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www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 28 - December 2012 / January 2013

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

Saturday

Sunday

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Village Market

Milford Village Square, 10am-2pm

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta

Devonport Lions Santa Parade & Christmas Festival Windsor Reserve, 11am-3pm

State New Zealand Ocean Swim SeriesHarbour Crossing

Torbay Sailing Club, Waiake Beach, Registration from 7am

Quinton Park, Bayswater, 9am-1pm

Broadway Baby

Torbay Sailing Club, Waiake Beach

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Monday

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta

Christmas Wonderland

Auckland City Theatre Academy End of Year Showcase

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Milford Indoor Bowls

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

The Santa Claus Show 2012 The Pumphouse, 1pm

Christmas Wonderland

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday-10.30pm

Takapuna Library, 3rd-21st December.

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Noon-10.30pm

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 7.30-9pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Art on the Shore-Exhibition Opening

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am, 3pm & 7.30pm

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday10.30pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Broadway Baby

Christmas Wonderland

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Tuesday

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 3rd-22nd Dec, 10.30am & 1pm

Christmas Wonderland

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday10.30pm

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 2-3.30pm

Milford Rainbow Natural Health & Mystic Fair Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Magpie Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am-2pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, Milford 10am-3pm

Mission for Madison-Ladies Afternoon Spencer on Byron, Takapuna 1-4pm

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels

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

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Book Launch: Auckland Infantry

Broadway Baby

Milford Indoor Bowls

Lake House Family Christmas Event

Christmas Wonderland

The Santa Claus Show 2012

Takapuna Library, 6pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 10.30am-FINAL

Lake House Arts Gardens, Admission Free, 3-7pm

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday10.30pm-FINAL

Christmas Wonderland

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 4pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Morning Melodies-Navy Band

Pawse for Christmas

Massey University Albany Campus, 10am-2pm

Ain’t No Ordinary Twelve Days of Christmas Auctions

Pawse for Christmas

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday 10.30pm

Variety Dance Show

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Broadway Baby

Birkenhead Town Centre, Midday-2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am & 4pm

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Birkenhead Santa Parade 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

The Santa Claus Show 2012

Bruce Mason Centre, 10th-22nd Dec

Albany Market Bazaar

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 4pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Mega Christmas Market

Westlake Boys High School, 9am-9pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

The Beachtour presented by 91ZM

A Christmas Spectacular

Milford Indoor Bowls

Mega Christmas Market

Browns Bay Market

Zonta Club Monthly Meeting

Takapuna Beach, Midday

Harbourside Church, Esmonde Rd, 2pm

Westlake Boys High School, 9am-9pm

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

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

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Pawse for Christmas

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 4pm-FINAL

Devonstock

Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 3-7pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

The Santa Claus Show 2012-FINAL The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Twelve Days of Christmas

The Feelers Acoustic & Electric

Albany Market Bazaar

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am, Midday & 6.30pm Albany Pub, 7.30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

MERRY CHRISTMAS The End of the Golden Weather Takapuna Beach Reserve, 10am

Milford Indoor Bowls

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & Midday

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

January

Massey University Albany Campus, 2-8pm

TUESDAY 1ST - NEW YEARS DAY Wednesday 2nd - U3A Monthly Meeting Citizens’ Centre, ¬¬, 9.45am – Ph: 489 4494

THURSDAY 3RD - 60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

Milford Village Market

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

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta

Torbay Sailing Club, Waiake Beach, Registration from 7am

SATURDAY 5TH - Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

SUNDAY 6TH - Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

MONDAY 7TH - 60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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

SATURDAY 12TH - Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am-12.30pm

SUNDAY 13TH - Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

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Wednesday

U3A Monthly Meeting

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

Christmas Wonderland

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday-10.30pm

Thursday

Friday

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

The Santa Claus Show 2012 The Pumphouse, 10.30am

Broadway Baby

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

The Turning Point

Christmas Extravaganza Christmas Tree Display

Christmas Wonderland

Bruce Mason Centre, 6.30pm

Mairangi Arts Centre, 7th-16th Dec, 10am-8pm

The Rawene Centre, Birkenhead, Midday-10.30pm

Pawse for Christmas

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 7pm

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Variety Dance Show

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Takapuna Night Markets

Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 5-10pm

TERM 4 ENDS - SECONDARY SCHOOLS The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Mega Christmas Market

Westlake Boys High School, 9am-9pm

Pawse for Christmas

The Santa Claus Show 2012

Pawse for Christmas

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 7pm

Pawse for Christmas

Stand Up Comedy-Feat. Mike King

TheatreWorks, Birkenhead 7pm

In Love and Miracles

The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Twelve Days of Christmas

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 6.30pm

TERM 4 ENDS-PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS 60’s Up Entertainment

Jolly Jingles Xmas Party

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Can Appeal-12 Days of Christmas

Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 5-10pm

Dress Your Pet Competition

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Adoption Drive-Adopt a Pet this Christmas

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & Midday

Bruce Mason Centre, 19th-23rd Dec, 11am Daily

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The Santa Claus Show 2012

The Pumphouse, 10.30am & 1pm

Twelve Days of Christmas

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am, Midday & 6.30pm

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Twelve Days of Christmas

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

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60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels

Monday 21st - 60’s Up Indoor Bowls

SATURDAY 26TH - Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Browns Bay Market

Children’s School Holiday Art Programme

Shakespeare in the Park-Hamlet

Albany Market Bazaar

TUESDAY 22ND - Children’s School Holiday Art Programme

The Beachtour presented by 91ZM

Beach Rd, Castor Bay, Open to Public 1-4pm Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon Massey University Albany Campus, 10am-2pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm Mairangi Arts Centre, 21st-25th Jan

MONDAY 14TH - 60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Mairangi Arts Centre

THURSDAY 17TH - 60’s Up Entertainment

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shakespeare in the Park-Hamlet

8am-12.30pm

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Takapuna Beach, Midday

New Zealand International Air Show

North Shore Airfield, 26th-28th Jan, 10am-5pm

SUNDAY 27TH - Takapuna Market 6am-Noon

Takapuna Night Markets

WEDNESDAY 23RD - Children’s School Holiday Art Programme

Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 5-9pm

Mairangi Arts Centre

SKYCITY Breakers vs Wollongong Hawks

Shakespeare in the Park-Hamlet

The Pumphouse, 8pm

North Shore Events Centre, 7.30pm

The Pumphouse, 8pm

SATURDAY 19TH - Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

THURSDAY 24TH - 60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

8am-12.30pm

Shakespeare in the Park -The Merchant of Venice The Pumphouse, 8pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shakespeare in the Park -The Merchant of Venice The Pumphouse, 8pm

Children’s School Holiday Art Programme

Milford Magpie Market

Mairangi Arts Centre

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 5-9pm

SUNDAY 20TH - Takapuna Market

North Shore Events Centre, 7.30pm

Shakespeare in the Park -The Merchant of Venice

Mairangi Arts Centre

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am-2pm Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm 6am-Noon

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

Takapuna Night Markets

Shakespeare in the Park -The Merchant of Venice Browns Bay Market

Anzac Rd Carpark, 6am-Noon

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MONDAY 28TH - AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY 60’s Up Indoor Bowls Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

TUESDAY 29TH - Shakespeare in the Park -The Merchant of Venice The Pumphouse, 8pm

WEDNESDAY 30TH - Shakespeare in the ParkHamlet

SKYCITY Breakers vs Sydney Kings

The Pumphouse, 8pm

FRIDAY 25TH - Children’s School Holiday Art Programme

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shakespeare in the Park-Hamlet

The Pumphouse, 8pm

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Hurstmere Green, Takapuna, 5-9pm

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In the Channel & Editorial

The Shore Christmas List - Gift Ideas Channel Community Calendar In The Channel & Editorial My North Shore With Rachel Ramsay I’ve Been Thinking... Out & About On The Shore Channel News NZRPG & Milford Centre: in the Community Channel News The Channel Eating Out Guide: Feature Restaurant - The Olive Press Feature Restaurant: Nicolino Restaurant Feature Restaurant: Sake Bar Nippon Cafes On The Shore: Feature Café - Toasted espresso 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 Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival Wine & Food With Liz Wheadon People On The Bus: Q&A Retail Therapy At Takapuna Beach Motoring with Tristram European The Channel Grill: Kathryn Leach Ultimate Motoring with Craig Sutherland Hobsonville Point: Farmers’ Market Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover Auckland Council with George Wood Travel: With The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna Lush Stylists Shore City Takapuna: Charles & Munro For The Home With Harvey Norman, Wairau Park Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited 5 Favourites on The Shore The Arts & Entertainment: With Shane Cortese Shore Matters with North Shore MP, Maggie Barry Northside with Mayor Len Brown Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley Stand Up Paddling: With Mark Jackson Chiropractic with Zest Body, Mind & Spirit with Kaytee Boyd The Healthy Channel With John Appleton Channel Feature Interview: Playwright Roger Hall Shopping at Highbury Mall Sports News Quality Healthcare with Medplus Lake Rd Fashion with Victoria J NZ Made Gifts with Nikau Channel Feature: The new Hurstmere Green North Harbour Club News Youthworx: The Appleseed Column Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates

092 Tight Lines & No Lies: Fishing with Hunts Sports 094 Profile: Recreational Services Ltd 096 Flametree Art Garden & Gallery Belmont Racquets 097 Shore People Offshore: Dan Ellensohn 098 Milford – Everyone’s Place: News 100 Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay 102 Milford – Everyone’s Place: News 106 Milford feature: Accessorio 110 Local Government with Schnauer and Co. 112 Business & Pleasure: Bonificateur Adage 114 Channel Pets with Dog HQ 115 Face It: Beauty with Amanda Care Interior Trends with Amanda Neill 116 Destination Devonport 117 On The Ferry with Fullers: Carolyn O’Neil 118 Devonport feature: Devonport Lingerie 119 Torpedo Bay Navy Museum News 120 Smales Farm 126 Ami North Harbour Netball with Adele Lendich 127 Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers 128 Building and Home Maintenance Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School 129 Accountancy Beyond the Numbers with Hayes Knight 130 Investing with Spicers 131 Investing with Mike Taylor, Piefunds Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports 132 North Shore YMCA: News 133 Shoreside Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park 134 The Pumphouse Theatre 136 The Rose Theatre 137 Cinema and Performing Arts at The Vic 138 Lake House Arts Centre: News 139 Northart: News 142 Education: Kristin School 144 Education: Takapuna Grammar 145 Education: Rosmini College 146 Education: Westlake Girls High School 147 Education: Westlake Boys High School 148 Education: Pinehurst School 149 Education: Carmel College 150 North Shore History With David Verran 151 North Shore Hospital News 152 Caring For Your Car: With Car-Fe 153 Vehicle Maintenance with AA Auto Service & Repair 154 Trade/Services Directory 156 The Poynton: People 158 Gundry’s Grumbles With Simon Gundry 159 Commercial Property with Colliers 160 North Harbour Business Association 162 Channel Feature Home with Suzie Eade, Precision Real Estate 166 Channel Feature Home: With Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate 168 Local Real Estate: The Power Of Two

left: Jared Trice, Nicky Malcon, The Channel Magazine team, from Bennett. Ulla Bennett, Heather Vermeer, Aidan

The Livin’ Is Easy, The Fish Are Jumpin’… When George Gershwin wrote his seasonally-titled classic, he could well have been writing about the glorious place we call home. Yes, George, the livin’ is easy, the fish are jumpin’ and I’m not sure about the cotton being high, but the rest pretty much fits. The brightness button on the sky (small ‘s’) remote has been set to full and summertime is here on The Shore in all its glory. With the sun bouncing off the water, the sand its brightest shade of gold, pohutukawa red lining the coast, the North Shore is hard to beat as one of the ultimate summer spots, anywhere. I was honoured to spend time, ahead of this issue, with an internationally successful, thoroughly engaging Kiwi who has chosen to make his home here in this corner of Godzone. Arguably New Zealand’s foremost playwright, Roger Hall has chosen to live here after years spent in the U.S.A, the U.K and many other places in New Zealand and beyond. The region provides for him closeness to family, access to the arts-rich offerings of the area and the city, and the wonders of Takapuna, natural and otherwise, on his doorstep. His humour and indomitable spirit inspired me, and I hope you enjoy learning more about the man and the Christmas Day tradition he has established here on the Shore, in this December/January issue. We highlight the new Hurstmere Road pedestrian development connecting the street to the beach, shine a light on some of the phenomenal young talent here on the Shore and celebrate with the area’s business high achievers. We provide heaps of Christmas and summer shopping ideas to encourage you to spend locally this festive season, as well as plenty more local goodness to read up on in this summery issue. So whether you’re near or far these holidays, pack your copy of Channel and keep the Shore close by! May the livin’ be easy this summertime. Happy Christmas. – Heather Vermeer heather@channelmag.co.nz Psssst…I can’t let this moment pass without mentioning the recent ‘big’ birthday of our esteemed publisher Aidan Bennett. Raucous congratulations on half a century not out Aidan, from all the Channel team.

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My North Shore with Rachel Ramsay

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 cope if you’ve left your Christmas shopping to the last minute Last minute Christmas shopping, aka that moment when you find yourself in a situation where, for whatever reason, you have two days left in which you need to buy every single item on your Christmas shopping list. No, this is not a pleasant place to be. But don’t panic - the time for panic has come and gone. Accept that these things happen. Forgive yourself, move past your feelings of fear and self-loathing, and shift into an intense mode of hyper-organisation and ultra-efficient brain function. Tips: - Stay local. There’s no time to do otherwise, and the Shore is adequately equipped to serve your last-minute shopping operations. - Deflect judgment. For now, avoid any highly organised friends you have – namely anyone who already has their presents wrapped, named and colour-coordinated under the tree. Their efficiency will only send you into a state of unneeded anxiety. - Remember that lots of shopping centres have consecutive late nights in the days leading up to Christmas, but these hours do not always apply to Christmas Eve. Yup. Turning up at 7pm on the 24th and finding the electronic Shore City doors do not open is a mistake you make once and once only. Step One: Write a list Army-esque diligence will get you through this experience. Get an idea of the size of the job ahead – write a list of all the people you need to buy for, and how much you’re going to spend on each one. Check your wrapping supplies. Step Two: Be realistic Unless you are a crafting genius, disregard any illusions you may have conjured up about making an outdoor table out of jars, or a bracelet out of feathers like those photos you saw on Pinterest. DIYs are reserved for people with time to spare and lots of patience – if you don’t have both these ingredients, it might be best to stay retail reliant for the time being. Step Three: Research Think before you shop. Decide on ideas for each gift recipient before you leave the house. If you are struggling, find out what other people are getting them so you can pick complimenting gifts. For instance, if you know the recipient is getting an iPhone, get them an iPhone case. Easy. It looks like you’ve thought really hard about it, when really you’re just riding on the coat tails of someone else’s gift. Minimum effort, maximum effect. That’s the mantra your entire shopping mission should obey. Ring around stores to check they have stock and compare prices online. These steps are crucial in reducing travel time and preventing aimless panic buying.

Step Four: Prepare Decide your tactics – will you start in Milford and work your way down to Devonport? Or will you get everything done in Albany? Hydrate, get a good night’s sleep, and think calm, positive thoughts. Bulk Christmas shopping is not a sprint, it is a marathon. It should be prepared for accordingly. Step Five: Shop Buy the easy presents first. Bottle of wine for the neighbours, chocolates for the hairdresser. Check, check. Cross off names as you go, and rejoice as your list becomes drastically smaller at an impressively efficient rate. This will lift your spirits, curb your stress levels, and get you in a productive, positive mindset – an essential state to be in when you reach the more difficult names on the list. Step Six: Enjoy yourself. Christmas really is a special time of year and as clichéd as it sounds, presents are the least essential component of having a good time. Soak up the atmosphere, remember what’s important, and enjoy the Christmassy spirit. It’ll be over before you know it.

www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 28 - December 2012 / January 2013

I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

I’veosbeen (p itively) Thinking... By Aidan Bennett

Welcome to my new monthly column I am calling “I’ve been (positively) thinking”. Having conceived and launched this magazine two and a half years ago I am thrilled to have handed over the editing role to the fabulous Heather Vermeer. But I still feel the need for my own column. So this is it. I am going to use this column – almost a ‘Blog’ in print – to share my thoughts on things that are happening in our community and I am inviting positive feedback from our readers. I must be blunt though, I don’t want feedback from grizzlers. I want positive feedback - (email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz).

50 the new 40! This month I’ve been thinking about the year that was 2012... I’ve been thinking... that 50 is the new 40! During November I clicked over the half century and was truly spoilt by family and friends. Lots of pressies, a great Nautical themed party at the Takapuna Boating Club (what a great venue!) and to my complete surprise I was presented with a special 52 page issue of “Channel” that had been put together by my two lovely daughters Courtney and Ashleigh, celebrating my first 50 years. There are contributions in it from family, friends, staff, people from the past, and even current Channel contributors. I must admit that every time I read it I get teary eyes. Thanks to everyone that made turning 50 so much fun for me.

The Movember look.

I’ve been thinking... how chuffed I am having ended up as one of the top handful of fundraisers in the country during ‘Movember’. Mich, my wife, was not so keen on me growing the little bit of fluff under my nose but it was all for a good cause – mens health. Thanks to all who gave generously to me and Movember. By the time you are reading this I can assure you my Movember fluff will have well and truly gone. I’ve been thinking... about how much I miss my dear dad Noel, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. He was a big part of my life and was instrumental in steering me on the right path. Family is so important... make sure you love them and value them.

I’ve been thinking... why do we need those horrible traffic lights that signal you on to the motorways? I think it would be a positive thing if we got rid of them. All they seem to do is bank traffic up on the feeder roads and ramps and don’t really seem to help the motorways flow.

there are facilities and organisations like the Bruce Mason Centre, The PumpHouse, Depot Art Space, The Vic Theatre, Rose Centre, NorthArt, The Lake House Arts Centre, Mairangi Arts Centre, theatre companies etc. etc. that provide us with an ongoing smorgasbord of art, culture and entertainment. We should celebrate them and support them. Channel does.

National Ocean Water Sports Centre (artists impression).

I’ve been thinking... that it’s essential we get the National Ocean Water Sports Centre and the Yachting New Zealand base at Takapuna. After many decades of stagnation Takapuna is undergoing a gradual rejuvenation and I believe additions such as the NOWSC are very important for the future. I must admit I have become tired of the negativity surrounding the whole issue. It seems that every time something exciting comes along for Takapuna there is a group that is focussed on doing everything they can to prevent it. They don’t want progress and they seem to be constantly supported by traditional local media, who seem to feel the need to highlight the negative. Lets hope the final decision is yes for NOWSC and Taka can get on with being the centre for yachting excellence in New Zealand. I’ve been thinking... how spoilt are we on the North Shore to have the people and the organisations involved in the Arts. In our November issue of Channel we highlighted the Sculpture onShore and Devonport Arts Festival. Both of these events were fantastic, as we knew they would be. But in addition to these events

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McKenzies.

I’ve been thinking... that Alan and Ben Wiltshire have a lot to answer for. The introduction of their McKenzies development to Takapuna – our ‘hood – continues to cost me a fortune! Breakfasts, coffees, drinks, dinners, clothing. The scary thing is that there is more to come. But isn’t it great for Takapuna? And we love it. I am sure in years to come we will look back and say “how good is Takapuna and McKenzies played a big part in kicking it all off”. I’ve been thinking... that Hurstmere Green is fantastic. Our popular columnist Simon Gundry was a bit critical of the cost in our last issue. But I must admit he got it totally wrong – the cost and his criticism. The finished Hurstmere Green is very Hurstmere Green. special and worth every cent that has been spent on it. I have done a little profile on the project in this issue.

I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

World Champion Golfer, 15 year old Lydia Ko, won the AIMES Supreme Award for 2012. I’ve been thinking... about how proud I am to be a trustee and the vice president of the North Harbour Club. We are an organisation of 150 local leaders who unselfishly provide annual grants to outstanding young people of our region through the AIMES Awards. We’ve been doing it for 17 years. These awards cover The Arts; IT Innovation & Science; Music; Education; Sport; Service to the Community. Every year, over $100,000 worth of grants are given to young people (aged 13-25 years) who are achieving excellence in these fields. In our February issue of Channel we will publish an 80 page special feature on the North Harbour Club and the AIMES Awards. It’s is a beauty, and you will be amazed by our talented youngsters. I’ve been thinking... that’s time for a break. I am looking forward to a long hot summer split between playing in and around Takapuna Beach and up North. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. I trust you have enjoyed reading our 11 bumper issues of Channel in 2012. – Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

I want your positive feedback...

Send your positive feedback to me. We are interested in interacting with readers so from the February issue will include a CHANNEL FEEDBACK page. Email me... aidan@benefitz.co.nz or send to Channel Feedback, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna.

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The Vic 100th Birthday Bash A packed house enjoyed an evening of variety entertainment from eras old and new. In a theme harking back to 1912, when the theatre originally opened, the audience were treated to a parlour-style sing-a-long followed by an array of performers, interspersed with commentary from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cinema founder John Leon Benwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as MC. Acts included a crowd-pleasing spot from Devonport comedian Paul Ego, local musician/composer Alex Taylor, Rikki and Gala Morris, Debbie Harwood, and the impressive young talent of breakthrough band Five Mile Town.

Paul Ego.

Robin Kewell, Philipp Jaser, Frances Nannion, Chris Smart.

Margot McRae, Jacqui Goldingham, Caroline Goldingham.

Tim and Victoria Koller, Robyn Norwell.

Catherine Stuart, Abbie Blacktopp, Jaramporn Yukalang.

Diane York, Clive Frances, Sharon Kohika, India Rose.

Natalie Sharod, David Downs, Gillian Werry, Chris Jones.

David Downs, Heather Vermeer, Michael Morel.

Finn and Zara Sigglekow, Jason Crane.

Barbara and Miles Gregory, Natalie Sharod.

Bruce and Sandra McLachlan, Jacqui McDonald.

Five Mile Town.

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AIMES Awards Gala Dinner The 2012 AIMES Awards Gala Dinner was held at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna on Saturday November 3rd. It was a glittering night for winners to shine. The AIMES Awards is the pinnacle event of the year for the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust and rewards excellence achieved by young people in the North Harbour Region. The AIMES Supreme Award winner for 2012 was 15 year old golfer Lydia Ko. Lydia received a total grant of $25,000. Over $110,000 worth of grants were awarded during the evening which was MCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d by Tina Cross. Channel Magazine mixed and mingled with the huge crowd.

Steve and Justina Cammish.

Andrew and Brenda Thomson, Jan and Brian Henderson.

Runa, Jan and Nicola McPheat, Carol Redfearn.

Gary and Lesley Monk, Sarah and James Greenway.

Lynda Barlow, Antony Lovrich, Andrew and Anne Scott.

Catherine and Simon Lamb.

Guy Wilson, Lydia Ko, Gil-Hong Ko.

Courtney Bennett, Heather Vermeer.

Grant Kerr, Maggie Barry, Bob Jago.

Catherine Gray, David and Patricia Schnauer.

Richard Belkner, Sarah McCallum, Robbie Ellis.

Paul and Janet Marshall, Mike Ryan.

Matt Clarke, Julia Turnwald, Sue and Trevor Stanaway.

Chris and Pauline Western, Dianne and Gary Simpson.

Michael Gourdie, Ann Hartley, Jonathan Coleman, Maggie Barry.

Dallas and Ulla Bennett.

Joe, John, Kerry and Kelsey Bergin, Matt Slijp.

Rob Tucker, Michelle Brosnan, Wendy and Hugh Stedman.

Matthew and Taryn Bellingham, Cam Calkoen, Dean Flyger, Mark Jago, Jane Donald.

Alistair Gribben and Wendy Sutherland.

Barb and Adair Brimelow, Bob and Robyn McGuigan, Harpo Want.

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Milford Centre Ladies Night The Milford Centre held their VIP Ladies Night on Thursday November 1st. A great way to celebrate the start of summer with a night of fashion, bubbles and prizes. One lucky attendee won a $1000 shopping spree with stylist Jackie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fee.

Laraine Vercoe, Karen We stern, Tom Hammond, Kim Dawson, Joanne Bea re.

Sherry and Rachel Hare.

Gayne Vandermerwe, Violet Eason, Tarryn Vanzyl.

Lynley Tubman, Tanya Henderson.

Laraine Vercoe and Jackie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fee.

Helen Michel and Tatian Allegra.

Nicky Malcon and Karina Tedjapoernama.

Debbie Campbell and Judith McCorkindale.

Jasmine Yeats and Debbie Scott.

Josephine Fryer and Wilma Wilkinson.

Vicky Fricker, Caroline Druce, Louise Moore, Elaine Culley.

Sarah Duncan, Gill Leech, Dianne Cooper.

Julie Reynolds and Glenis Milne.

Amy Ritchie, Jamie Armitage, Josh Nufable, Laila McCambridge.

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Westlake Girls Golf Day Westlake Girls annual Sport Golf Day was held at the Pupuke Golf Club on Thursday November 15th. This year’s event celebrated the schools 50th jubilee and despite the inclement November weather there was lots of enjoyable golf played in the ‘Ambrose’ event.

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Grant Brown, Dean Coker, Ray Evans, Dean Flyger.

Matthew Sim, Sharlene Smith, Jono Mills.

Steve Ruby, Mark Jago, Ross Merritt, Jim Iverson.

Kevin McLean, Roger Middleton, Alex West, Robert Berridge.

Gordon Simpson, Michael Simpson, Frano Botica.

Vernon Lu, Richard Powles, Tim Purdon, Phil Crampsie.

Nic Sullivan, Trevor Wheal, Charlie Meredith, Rob Taylor.

Mark Chandler, Laurent Ball, Adele Gordon, Rob Young.

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NZ Sculpture OnShore 2012 Gala Opening Local media personality Pippa Wetzell hosted the NZ Sculpture OnShore Gala Opening at Fort Takapuna on Wednesday November 7th. The guest speaker was Judy Bailey, Patron of Women’s Refuge. The biennial sculpture exhibition then ran every day through to Sunday, November 18. Judy Bailey’s speech about just one mother, and how she was able to turn her life around with the help of Women’s Refuge moved the audience at the early evening opening.

Ruth Bonita, Dianne Hale.

Jan Gooderham, Grace Alty, Libby Storey.

Michael and Lenore Sumpter, Gil Hanley, Helen Pollock, Genevieve Becroft.

Catherine Cocker, Karen and Mike Walters, Sasha Nunn.

Pippa Wetzell, Judy Bailey, Sue Harvey.

Jenny McLeod, Sofia Athineou, Peter Bell.

Graham Wilson, Carolyn Williams, Diane Atkinson.

Anne Rodda, Warrick Bell, Lynn Lacy-Hauck, Jackie Bell.

Kasia Jillings, Marnie Hallahan.

Kaytee Boyd, Jude Gibson, Charlotte Parallel, Christian Nicholson.

Karen Gardiner, Graeme Swan.

James McQuaid, Sudhir Lala, Joyce Samy, Katie Olsen.

Rhonwen Dewar, Emma Wheeler, Michelle Male, Jo Eve.

Suza Lawrence and Loreen Ozolins.

Ro, Peter, Ann Lang, Gina Ferguson.

Martin Langdon, Amy Potenger, Emil McAvoy.

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Jan O’Connor, Heather Henare.

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Shore City VIP Day On the evening of Thursday November 8th, Shore City celebrated a day of Music, Fizz, Freebies and Frivolity while switching on the Christmas Lights on their eight metre tall Christmas tree. Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith provided the entertainment. Lynley McCormick, Kevin Yeow.

Aja Boon, Simone Bishop, Jarrod Reilly.

Caroline Esley, Paul Tanday, Aja Boon.

Wendy Nicholson, Elaine Crabbe.

Sue Barnett, Mel Day.

Avril Balmer, Andrea Woodley.

Ellice Going, Jessie Walker.

Hamish and Glenis McMaster.

Hana Namik, Grace Lai, Tina Chiang.

Ashley Coutts, Katherine Mitchell, Chun-Lin Lee.

Looking for the perfect Christmas Gift? Daniel Shin, Charles Yoo, Natalia Angelakov, Nisha Cassim, Monique McGill.

Theo Manuel, Laura Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell.

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True North Investments AMP ‘Do Your Thing’ Scholarship Awards Alan Hartles and his business True North Investments were delighted to host their first AMP “Do Your Thing” Scholarship Awards evening. It was a memorable night where five welldeserving young adults walked away with a few extra thousand in their pockets to help them financially in their endeavour to excel on the world stage in their chosen field. The True North team were thrilled to be supporting such exceptional local talent. The winners were all of outstanding character and ability.

Alan Hartles, Chris Carnall, Joey Whorwood, Jonathan Whorwood, Ursula Mushett, Chris Matson, Gareth Grey, Karen Grey.

Joel Granger, Christine Granger, Richard Worker.

Joel Granger, Dalton Cop pins, Ursula Mushett, Sha ne Cortese, Jesse Hawkins, James Tur ner, Alan Hartles, Sophie Corbidge, Tania Dalton.

Joel Granger, Dalton Coppins, Jesse Hawkins, James Turner, Sophie Corbidge.

Katie Turner, Phil Turner, James Turner, Maryanne Turner.

Lucie Hawkins, Jesse Hawkins, Chris Hawkins, Milly Hawkins.

Joel Granger, Shane Cortese.

Melissa Smallberger, Alan Hartles.

Sophie Corbidge, Alan Hartles.

Richard Casutt, Jesse Hawkins, Thomas Hartles, Simon Connolly, Bede Jeffries.

Dawn Rann-Corbidge, Richard Corbidge, Sophie Corbidge, Peter Bennetts, Phillipa Bennetts.

Dalton Coppins, Beryl Coppins, Laressa Howard, Kevin Coppins, Bridie Crawford, Drew Coppins, Tracey Coppins.

TRUENORTH What we do at True North Investments is help people, so when asked to participate in the ‘AMP do your thing Scholarships’, we jumped at the opportunity. Call us if you think we could assist you with your Financial Planning.

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Tea Pot and Tea Cosy Show at Corelli On the evening of Wednesday November 14th, attendees enjoyed an evening of wonderful creations, including handmade tea pots and colourful tea cosies at Corelli in Devonport.

Ann Sullivan with winners - Suzy Dunser and Lynn Smart.

Michelle McKinstry, Maak Bow.

Leanne Evans, Sandra Quayle.

Teresa Watson, Nicki Sumicz.

Ruth Coombes, Sue Lorimer, Barbara Miller-Reilly.

Amber Davies, Peter Collis, Browyn Davies.

Fiona Brunton, Trish O’Sullivan.

Ruth Lorimer, Helen Scott.

Mark, Steph, Liam and Amelia Goody.

Jill Main Evening at Nikau On Wednesday night Nikau had a lovely evening with guest artist Jill Main showing her wonderful designs inspired by New Zealand beauty

Jill Main, Marian, Vanessa, Bruce Reen, Caroline Colliings.

Jill Main, Sarah Money, Margaret Self.

Jill Main and Penny Holden

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Wilson Home Garden Gala and Family Fun Day The annual Wilson Home Gala Day was held on Sunday November 11th. This year the event was called the “Garden Gala and Family Fun Day” and included a garden and history tour, entertainment, plants, produce, book stalls, raffles, food and drinks, auctions and lots of fun and games for the kids.

April Brough, Emma Moyle, Rose Steele, Francesca Cole, Sam Bang.

Jo Eden, Lori Trigwell, Sue McFadden.

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Michael Palin in Takapuna Michael Palin was at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in late October to talk about his adventures in Brazil which is now a major book and BBC TV series. He also covered his recent novel ‘The Truth’.

Suzie and Harry Wilkinson.

Jason and Ellen Lear.

Mei Tan, Jamie Sanson.

Janet Hird, Marie Sullivan, Sara Heslop, Helen Woodhouse, Belynda Smith, Sarah Thornton.

Linda Dowsett, Maggie Munford, Eileen Bandcroft, Sue Sommers, Susan Ryan, Moira Wright.

Andy Price, Delia Middleton, Bill Jones, Adrienne Tubbs.

Melissa Griffin, Jacqui Todd, Joanne Poulton.

Gerard Martin, Orla Mulvihill, Francis Mortimer.

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Styling night at Repertoire Takapuna Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a fantastic evening with the wonderful ladies at Repertoire in Takapuna when they unveil their latest collection. They always provide their clients with lots of ideas, including helpful styling tips.

Alison Sherning and Angela Mather.

Kate Kearin, Chris Walmsley, Jillian Radford.

Pam Laing, Jan Franklin.

Susana Patterson and Marcia Stier.

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Antonia Chapman and Maureen Banks.

Lauren Chappell and Dale Gamble.

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TBBA talking Social Media The Takapuna Beach Business Association’s monthly Business Meeting Wednesday (BMW) get-together was held at principal sponsor Jerry Clayton BMW’s showroom on Wednesday November 21st. The guest speaker was local Social Media expert Ken Brickley of DMD.

Norm Main, Peter White, Gill Saker, David Martin.

Margaret Ehrhorn, Elsemiek Doumg.

Calum Shaw, Darrel Kingham, Robbie Douglas.

Richard Pridham, James Pemberton.

Noeleen Esterhuyzen, Doug Cockroft, John Stanton.

Linda deVine, Dale Rowley, Julie Gerrand, Stuart Sinclair.

Dave Donaldson, Aidan Bennett, Blake Douglas.

Ros Stewart, Stephen Scott.

Ben Wiltshire, Kenny Chia, Andrew Jonas.

Debbie Stewart, Janet Donovan.

Ken Brickley, John Franich.

Riva Becomes Living Light’s First Concept Store Riva is now Living Light. The fabulous store in Hurstmere Road, that lights up your life, celebrated its merger with Living Light and Living Light Candles to create the first concept store in Takapuna on Wednesday November 21st. Louise Barnes, Bob Perriam

, Cynthia Baur.

Di Dudley, Bev Enoka.

Christine Spescha, Niki Peters, Kate Perriam.

SaraJane Howe, Alan Fletcher.

Malcolm Reeve, David Wang, Cynthia Baur.

nne Finlay, Louise Barnes.

Kathryn Tuttil, Angela Limanis.

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Abi, Roger, Harry, Louise Barns.

Shore Cafe Culture

Como Street Cafe

A must for Shore cafe lovers OK North Shore cafe lovers, we’ve got another treat for you to try out. The Como Street Cafe on the ground floor of the recently refurbished Takapuna Tower, the building right beside the Shore City carpark, at 19 Como Street in Takapuna. Como Street Cafe is a bit of a hidden secret. It has become a favourite of those who are based in Takapuna Tower and other offices and businesses in the area. But this sensational new addition to the local cafe scene – run by James Sax, previously the driving force behind ‘Industry’ a cafe over the bridge – is also becoming a favourite with those who just love good coffee (Allpress) and great food. The entire fit-out of the cafe is fresh and new and the staff, led by Sarah Chilman, are a team of foodies, mostly locals, dedicated to providing great coffee, great food and friendly service. Como Street Cafe is open from 7am every weekday morning, through until 3pm. All food is made fresh on site with their ‘All Day Breakfast’ available until the kitchen closes at 2pm. This brekky menu has all the favourites – including toast and preserves; granola; bacon and eggs; salmon; bagels; French toast; mushrooms; hash etc. etc. James and his team have also put together a neat summer menu with great salads; including a beaut Caesar Salad with Bacon and optional Chicken and an Open Chicken Sandwich. There is also a changing specials board which currently features a very popular Venison Burger with hand cut chips. Their ‘fish and chip’ Friday meal is proving very popular also. In addition there is a

There’s a special to take advantage of at the moment as well. Order any Breakfast off the ‘cork board’ between 7am and 9am and receive any Allpress coffee/tea on the house. Simply mention you read it in Channel Magazine till the end of December. good selection of cabinet food (home made pies, sweets etc.), iced chocolates and coffees, lots of teas, smoothies, Charlies juices and Phoenix drinks. Out-catering is also an important part of the Como Street Cafe business. If you have a private or business function coming up then talk to James and his team about your requirements – their food is sensational! You won’t miss the Como Street Cafe as it is the focal point of the entrance to the Takapuna Tower. The lucky people who work in the building walk through the delightful aroma of fresh coffee and tasty treats every time they enter or leave the building. There’s a special to take advantage of at the moment as well. Order any Breakfast off the ‘cork board’ between 7am and 9am and receive any Allpress coffee/tea on the house. Simply mention you read it in Channel Magazine till the end of December. Como Street Cafe – 19 Como Street, Takapuna. Phone: 489-2266, Email: info@comocafe.co.nz or visit:www.comocafe.co.nz.

NYDJ evening at Rayma Boutique Rayma, formally in Devonport, has opened her wonderful women’s boutique in Lake Road, Takapuna, celebrating with a special NYDJ (Not Your Daughter’s Jeans) evening on Wednesday November 21st with a personal stylist from NYDJ. Pettengell, Rayma Stirling

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Rayma Stirling, Nancey Roundtree.

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The Channel Eating Out Guide

Eating Out on the Shore Feature Restaurant - The Bolliwood, Olive Press Takapuna Bistro & Bar, Devonport

An Al Fresco Gem tucked away in Devonport The Olive Press Bistro and Bar is a perfect after-work wind-down venue. This hidden gem located in the heart of the village is only a short hop from the ferry and boasts a sunny courtyard for the summer and outdoor fire for the winter. With the sun spending plenty of time on the Shore this season, outdoor dining is where it’s at. And the tranquil courtyard is one of the stand-out features of this elegant Devonport eatery, along with the stunning well-stocked bar. Owner Andy Erickson has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and has links to many North Shore venues. Andy took over this pearl of a restaurant in Rattray Street earlier this year and is proud to offer Devonport diners something special. He said: “The Olive Press is a unique venue which features an elegant bar with the award-winning Moa beers on tap, indoor and outdoor bistro dining. Off the beaten track, it offers a quality dining experience in your neighbourhood.” He added: “The sun-drenched courtyard is the perfect venue for functions or catching up with friends on a summer evening. It’s also a great spot for families, as the courtyard is very child and pet-friendly and we have a good children’s menu.” New Zealand contemporary is the style, with a focus on tapas which at $5 per dish is excellent value and is served from 4-7pm Tuesday to Friday and from 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. Weekend daytime diners are now catered for, with The Olive Press open for brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.30am. General Manager of Operations Rael Kwasnik is determined that customers are given a special experience. He said: “The philosophy behind our food is to use the finest, freshest, locally sourced New Zealand ingredients and use them to create outstanding flavours and visually stunning dishes.” As well as sumptuous savoury offerings, The Olive Press serves up the most

decadent chocolate brownie, which is a must-try indulgent treat to end a meal. Rael said: “You’ve just got to try it! I can honestly say it’s by far the best I’ve ever had! And our customers who’ve tried it tend to agree.” The Olive Press, 2A Rattray Street, Devonport. Phone 09 445 1618 or visit www.theolivepressbistro.com and follow on Facebook.

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Eating Out on the Shore

Feature Restaurant - Nicolino Bolliwood, Restaurant Takapuna& Cube Bar, Devonport

Go Greek! You take a trip to the Mediterranean without leaving the North Shore, when you step inside a delightful Devonport restaurant packed with fun and flavour. Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar is now very much a part of Devonport’s heritage, having been bringing the tastes and sounds of Greece to the village for over 12 years. Owner Darbaz says: “We love to create a great atmosphere for our customers and enjoy providing the best in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and entertainment.” The walls of the characterful Nicolino Restaurant bear testimony to the many happy times that groups, couples and individuals have experienced over the years, with many people leaving messages and their names as lasting memories on the wonderful exposed brick walls. While its food style embraces Greece and the wider Mediterranean, Nicolino has a long-established tradition of hosting very distinctive Greek party nights every Thursday evening, featuring live Greek music and dance by Auckland’s outstanding duo “Sounds of Greece”. This regular entertainment transports customers back to the beautiful shores of Greece and her islands, and gives others who have never visited an insight into the vibe of a traditional evening – Greek-style. There is a certain distinctive flavour and aroma that comes with authentic Greek dishes and Nicolino captures this essence perfectly, with a mouthwatering range of Greek and wider Mediterranean dishes to excite customers of all tastes. Traditional Greek dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki, kleftiko (braised

lamb shanks), gemista (capsicums stuffed with savoury rice and mince) and spanakopita (spinach, feta cheese, oregano and olives baked in filo pastry) sit alongside a range of speciality dishes from the Mediterranean such as the popular Catalan duck, as well as a truly magnificent array of pastas and pizzas. A favourite is the Greek Special, which expertly combines lamb, feta cheese, sundried tomato, olives and roasted capsicum, and is topped with the Greek accompaniment, tzatziki - this is one special pizza! Nicolino has become very much an established name and destination in Devonport and has a look and feel very much befitting Devonport’s heritage, as well as that of a typical Greek taverna you might find on any Greek island, or in Plaka, the heart of old Athens itself. It is a natural marriage, and it is easy to see why customers come back, time and time again, for this unique cultural experience here on the Shore. And if you cannot spare the time to sit in and soak up the engaging atmosphere on offer seven days a week, Nicolino has an extensive takeaway menu, including their gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes and meals, including free delivery within the local area. And for a sweet treat, the traditional Greek baklava is amongst the wide range of delicious desserts. Nicolino Restaurant is both fully licensed and BYO, providing a wide selection of reasonably-priced wines, beers, non-alcoholic drinks, as well as spirits and liqueurs. Darbaz adds: “Come and join us for some wonderful food, music, atmosphere and fun! You don’t have to cross the world to experience Greece here on the Shore!” Nicolino Restaurant, 103 Victoria Road, Devonport. Open 7 days: 4.00pm till late. Phone: 09 446 6664 or visit: www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

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

Takapuna

Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café A Takapuna favourite with loads of seasonal ingredients. With a Flemish-French theme, this is not just your average pub food, it’s interesting – a huge range and variety – with suggested beer matches from their range of the best Belgian Beers. Ask about their Chefs Plate of the Day and popular Fish of the day. Open: Mon-Sat 11.30am-Late, Sun 9am-Late. 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 486 6331. www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz Treat “Munday Mussel Madness” – Every Monday you can get a one kilo mussel pot and frites (fries) for just $12. Every Tuesday you can get a half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with frites, for just $15.

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Mexico Takapuna

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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 until late. Mexico Takapuna (At McKenzies): 4 The Strand, Takapuna Beach. PH: 280 1487. www.mexico.net.nz

I want you to drink Champagne through the festive month of December, and by way of encouragement I will offer BYO Champagne ($20 corkage per bottle.) There’s only one condition - it must be from Champagne, France - and preferably chilled ready for drinking. Bring as many bottles as you wish. Book now for your company’s Champagne Christmas Lunch. We will open for your private lunch party subject to there being a minimum of 12 people. Regards, John Ingle. Open for dinner Tues – Sat from 5.30pm. 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna. PH: 4899510. www.pinotplus.co.nz

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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

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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 until 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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BYO Champagne - $20 corkage per bottle.

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The Elephant Wrestler The aim of host Paul Lomax was to create a bar that is just a “great local” and he has certainly achieved that. This is a place where you can meet, enjoy good company, have a drink and eat great food. Gastro style food – quality food at a reasonable price – is what you get at The Elephant Wrestler. Try their 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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Macs Brewbar Hurstmere Rd

Takapuna Bar

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

Takapuna Bar is the original ‘local’ and makes the ideal location to meet with friends and colleagues for after-work drinks. The spacious outdoor area is a great spot to people-watch as you enjoy one of the refreshing tap beers, a wine or even a cocktail treat. The hearty Sunday afternoon meals are popular with customers wanting a weekend winddown. On Thursdays, live music fills the air each week, whilst Friday brings a live DJ to the decks. Keep up with what’s happening at this buzzing bar in the heart of Takapuna, by following Takapuna Bar on Facebook. Open 7 days 11am until 1am. Cnr Hurstmere Rd & Anzac Street, Takapuna Beach. PH: 486 2666 www.facebook.com/TakapunaBar

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

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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 until 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 until 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.

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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 Valley 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 Thyme’s special coupon offer on the back of your supermarket receipt of buy one main and get the second for half price!

Devonport

Corelli’s Christmas Pottery Show, new works from Margaret Sumich, Chris Southern and Ann O’Sullivan. Book now for you Christmas function at Corellis. Set menus from $25 per person. Free live music from the famous Tattletale Saints every Sunday from 7pm. Excellent quality food, made with the finest ingredients, casual dinning, inside of outside. Home baking, freshley roasted coffee on site. 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. Only available Mon, Tues, Wed, Thursday.

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Otto Woo - Gourmet Asian Cuisine

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 excellent 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 15% off everything on menu from Mon to Sat for lunch & Monday for dinner.

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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 until 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.

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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.

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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Montrose Café, Bistro & Bar Located in Mairangi Bay Village – just a short stroll from the beach – Montrose is the perfect summer spot where you can dine outside, soak up the sun and enjoy a beverage with an excellent array of food. There’s a great selection of modern English style cuisine, an extensive range of wines and beers, coffees and real fruit smoothies. With our excellent service and food it is a great place to have a romantic dinner, a family outing with children and the perfect place to celebrate any occasion in style. Wide selection of gluten free and vegetarian options and a good kids menu available to keep the whole family happy. 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 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 valid with any other promotion. Kids meal includes a drink, kids main & one scoop sundae.

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Sigdi Authentic Indian Cuisine If you love Indian food, one of the Shore’s very best Indian restaurants, Sigdi, on Victoria Road in Devonport is for you. Sigdi only sources the freshest and finest ingredients to prepare your meals. At Sigdi our naan and entree items are cooked in a traditional tandoor oven - the authentic way. We have a delicious selection of mixed entrees, which are worth sampling. All our curries are gluten-free. Curries are served with the finest quality Basmati rice (also known as the ‘Queen of rices’). You’re welcome to bring BYO wine and it’s also fully licensed with wines and a selection of Indian beers like Kingfisher and Cobra. Sigdi also offer takeaway meals and delivery. Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/sigdi.devonport. Open 7 days for dinner from 5pm until 10pm. BYO wine. 161 Victoria road, Devonport. PH: 445 1546. www.sigdi.co.nz Christmas and New Year bookings being taken! Look out for events, specials and recipes at - www.sigdi.co.nz

Constellation – closed on the 25th ONLY Takapuna – closed 25th Dec & 1st Jan ONLY Silverdale – OPEN EVERY DAY Orewa – OPEN EVERY DAY New Lynn – OPEN EVERY DAY Mt Eden – OPEN EVERY DAY Parnell – OPEN EVERY DAY Victoria Park Market – OPEN EVERY DAY Grafton – closed 21st Dec – 6th Jan 2013 Hamilton – closed on the 25th ONLY

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Eating Out on the Shore Feature Restaurant - Sake Bar Nippon

Nozomu and Joy Uehara (right) with their son Nozzie and Kyoko (left).

Introducing... Sake Bar Nippon Traditional Japanese foodhouse and a vibrant, energetic and slightly chaotic place of entertainment and excitement. There have been some great additions to Takapuna in 2012 and that trend continues with the arrival of Japanese restaurant, Sake Bar Nippon. After 14 years in Epsom, this successful restaurant has been brought to Takapuna by Nozomu and Joy Uehara. The great thing for Takapuna about Sake Bar Nippon is that it is much more than a restaurant. It is an experience. It has taken the space that was previously Marvel Grill Takapuna under the cinemas in Anzac Street. “Due to the success of our Epsom restaurant we have been looking for an additional location for some time,” said Nozomu Uehara, when Channel visited in late November a month after the restaurant opened. “We believe that this is a great location and the people of the North Shore will love what we have to offer.” Nozomu says that people who have been to Japan love Sake Bar Nippon. “What we offer is the complete experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Our food is great, and our aim is to always be an entertaining place, with drums, singing and dancing. A vibrant, energetic and slightly chaotic place of entertainment and excitement.” The drums – and staff greetings with smiles and shouts – are an important part of the Sake Bar Nippon experience, to welcome, farewell and says thanks to customers. Nozomu explained that the drums are a very traditional part of the Japanese culture. The Sake Bar Nippon food is fresh and lovingly prepared by experienced Japanese Chefs in traditional costume. Colourful menus of mouth watering tapa-style dishes encourage and entice you. There’s something for everyone – Sashimi, Sushi, Nigiri, Skewers, Teppan Grill, Asemono,

Sake Bar Nippon chefs at work – Takadon, Katsu and Kanji.

Salads and Desserts. Very reasonably priced with dishes from $6.00, $7.00 and $8.00 through to $12.00 to $18.00, with specials changing daily. The drinks menu, titled “onomimono” or translated “How about a drink?” is extensive. Japanese beers Sapporro and Asahi are on tap, Kirin and Suntory are available by the bottle, and there are lots and lots of Sake options. Very popular is their Samurai Hot Sake and Joy says the ladies love their Japanese Fruit Cocktails. You can experience the Sake Bar Nippon “irashaimase” (welcome) by joining Nozomu and Joy for their happy hour from Sunday through until Wednesday, between 4pm and 6pm. So Channel readers – we’ve got a goodie for you here! A visit is a must prior to Christmas to check them out or you can book now for your group function or party. It will definitely be full of entertainment and excitement. Sake Bar Nippon: 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486-2249. Open Tuesday through to Sunday 4pm till late.

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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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Mozaik Caffe Mozaik Caffe's always have outstanding coffee. They roast their own Zigana beans. The food is always a great standard as they produce all their food onsite daily. Two of the busiest Mozaik Caffe's are right here on the Shore. Mozaik Caffe Constellation. 61 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay. Open: 7 Days, 7am-5.30pm. Mozaik Caffe Takapuna. Westfield Shore City. Open: 7 Days, 8am-6pm (Thursday late till 9pm). Mozaik also have cafes in Orewa, Silverdale, New Lynn, Mt Eden, Grafton, Victoria Park Market, Parnell, Hamilton.

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We have a great selection Tip of imported Belgium chocolates, Swiss Rahmtafeli fudge and Bennetts chocolates of Mangawhai. Excellent gift ideas in store for Christmas and that special occasion!

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Como Street Cafe Como Street Cafe is based on the ground floor of the recently refurbished Takapuna Tower, the building right beside the Shore City carpark. Como Street Cafe is a bit of a hidden secret. It has become a favourite of those who love good coffee (Allpress) and great food. All food is made fresh on site with their ‘All Day Breakfast’ available until the kitchen closes at 2pm. Try their great new summer menu featuring a great range of salads. Como Street Cafe - 19 Como Street, Takapuna. Phone: 489-2266,Email: info@comocafe.co.nz or visit:www.comocafe.co.nz.

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Swiss Bakery & Cafe Seasons Greetings! We are open up until Xmas Eve 4.30pm and re-open Monday 14 January 2013. Our Xmas specialties include: Swiss Christmas Konfekt, Croissants for Christmas, Gingerbread houses, Dresdener Christstollen filled with marzipan, Christmas fruitmince tarts, Christmas cakes and Personalised partybreads. TAKING XMAS ORDERS NOW. We wish all our loyal customers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Thankyou for another great year! From Franz and Eveline Muller and the team. Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Weekends 8am-2.30pm, 7 Days. 5 Milford Road, Milford. PH: 489 9737

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Toasted espresso is the roaster behind the best coffee shots here on the Shore. Being the winner of one gold and two silver medals at the recent annual New Zealand Coffee Awards proves it. The consummate professionals in boutique coffee roasting, toasted espresso has the passion, the expertise and the culture to set it apart. Owner Chris Innes said: “This is a medium-sized coffee business located on Barrys Point Road and there is a strong pedigree of long standing businesses on the street. “We are a roastery, training facility and coffee wholesale site. We have designed our space to be interactive, so come in and feel part of the coffee lifestyle!” This purveyor of fine coffee beans is located on the North Shore, Takapuna next door to Grind on Takapuna. On offer is a selection of five blends, based around an espresso flavour. At ‘toasted’ only the finest A-grade Arabica coffee cherries are used to create their superlative blends. Their organic fair trade blends were awarded Silver Medals in the recent 2012 NZ Coffee Awards, and a contract coffee blend developed and roasted by this Takapuna boutique firm, was awarded a prestigious gold medal. Many cafes on the Shore support this local producer, including: Grind on Takapuna, AJS, Verde Home Garden Espresso Cafe and Movenpick in Takapuna, Hum Cafe in Birkenhead, Swiss Bakery Cafe and Hamic Cafe in Milford, The Cake Lady - Cammish Lane in Orewa, Snowplanet and Dad’s Pies in Silverdale. If you need beans pop into one of the cafes or, if you are short on time, Grind on Takapuna will also courier upon request. Serious coffee drinkers know their beans, and toasted espresso is serious about its coffee. Toasted espresso, 4/38 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna. Phone: 966 6485 or visit www.toasted.co.nz

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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

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Well its that time of year again where we get a visit from the fat man in a red suit. Perhaps its our very own Sumo Man! Anyway, I know that most of you will be getting stressed out – joining the throngs of Christmas Shoppers and preparing for Christmas day. This salad is dedicated to my mother-in-law Yvonne who sadly lost the fight to cancer in late August. Christmas was always very special to her, and we miss her deeply, not to mention her beautiful roasts and amazing desserts, and beautiful cakes! She was the best cook ever. Some of you would know Yvonne – she was the lady making sure that I behaved on Sundays when she helped at the cafe. Two of her favourite foods were strawberries and avocados. This recipe was kindly supplied by my mate Corey from Sumo in Australia. It is really easy (took me two minutes) so will help with the stress levels. The dressing is simply delicious. Jacqui and myself along with our great staff would like to wish you all a fantastic Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in 2013.

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A Salad for Yvonne…

Strawberries & Avocados

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Enjoy Bacon, Eggs and Treat Tomato on Ciabatta with a Coffee for only $9.50. This deal is available for Breakfast and Lunch.

Ingredients Salad leaves as desired 2 avocados 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 punnet strawberries Method: Slice or cube the avocados. Slice strawberries, leaving 4 out for the dressing. Toss avocado and strawberries with salad leaves and dress to your liking. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Dressing: Blend together; 4 Tbsp lemon juice; 6 Tbsp canola oil; 1 tsp mustard; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp sugar; 4 strawberries (For those who believe whizzing up strawberries is sacrilege, try the dressing without them!!!). Sumo Salad Café, 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Phone 489 7866. Email: takapuna@sumosalad.com

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French Tip Get your Christmas mince pies, croissants and tart orders in now!

Latin Larder 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

Sumo Salad 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 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 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

French Rendez-vous Cafe Summer is on the way, so why not come down to French Rendez-vous and enjoy some homemade French delicacies, whilst looking at the beautiful lake Pupuke. We have ice cream, Christmas mince pies,croissants, tarts,and of course, the best breakfast in town! Great location, mouth-watering food and friendly staff… What more could you want? 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

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The crew at Home Fabrics wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas. Bad Jelly was away last week when four of the grandchildren – all under Enjoy your time with family and friends and may your grandchildren fall asleep five – arrived to stay Saturday night after going to Mary Poppins. What a long before they would start asking where the fun grandfather has gone! shock to the system! Of course they are great Kids, but I was instantly aware that I had forgotten so much about what it is like for young mum’s with energetic young “darlings” Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Phone 486 1103, to look after 24/7. I was also very aware of how much Bad Jelly does to keep Email: sales@homefabrics.co.nz or Visit: www.homefabrics.co.nz. them entertained and how much harder it is when one of you is not there. I was putting them back in bed for the umpteenth time when Lily (the spokesperson for the menagerie) asked, “aren’t you the fun Gung Gung anymore?”. They certainly learn very early on how to make you feel guilty! I finally got them all to sleep much later than I had been instructed to. Phew! What a relief and also a relief to know that we had the forethought to line the spare bedroom curtains in * blackout lining. At least there was a chance they would sleep in. Blackout lining is cream in colour, insulates very well and keeps out just about all the light. It is slightly more expensive than ordinary lining, but boy was I glad we had it now! The décor of the spare rooms had been a bit of a contentious issue. She still insists she is entitled to an opinion and obviously the curtains would have to be suitable for both adult guests and grandchildren. We like using colour in our décor so have used pastel paints in all rooms. We wanted pattern in the drapes, not too kidsy and not too adult. As I remember, when I was a child, staring at patterned curtains and finding all sorts of frightening shapes in them. Finally, we settled on some of the brighter Pegasus prints by James Dunlop Textiles. They have an extensive range of good value printed fabrics that add the right mix of style, interest and colour for a modern interior. FREE IN HOME CONSULTATIONS | HUGE SELECTION OF FABRICS | OUR GUARANTEE OF QUALITY The grandkids seemed to approve of the result. We are so thrilled that we had them lined in blackout. At Home Fabrics we want you to be as satisfied as the 28 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach, Auckland | Phone 09 486-1103 grandkids were. In fact we will upgrade the linings in any order Fax 09 489-6136 sales@homefabrics.co.nz | www.homefabrics.co.nz placed before the end of January to Blackout at no extra cost. *order before end of January 2013. Simply mention this Channel Magazine article when ordering.

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Quantum Events: Upcoming Summer Events

Your local weekly exercise option It’s all on at Takapuna Beach this summer, with the legendary State Beach Series now in full swing. Swim, run, paddle or walk your way to fun and fitness by being a part of this iconic Shore event. The current leaders of various events in the State Beach Series now stand out from the crowds, thanks to a suggestion by Olympic windsurfer JP Tobin. Last month, race leaders in select event categories began to don yellow vests and swim caps to celebrate their position at the top of the results table. Each week leaders keep these if they are able to maintain their lead, or hand over the vest or swim cap to their successor. Being familiar with the concept in competitive sailing, and, of course, the renowned yellow jersey of the Tour de France, Tobin could see the benefits of replicating the idea on a local level. “Wearing of the yellow vests and swim caps gives the other competitors, the spectators and the media more of an idea of what’s going on, and also the positions to watch. It’s nice to be able to put a face to a name, as well as just knowing who the leaders are,” said the locally-based Olympian. The yellow vests and swim caps are proving a welcome addition to the Series, says Event Organiser Scott Rice. He said: “It’s great to see the vests and caps in use. They make it easier for everyone to spot the leaders, providing recognition for their hard work.”

You might be surprised to learn just how beneficial it can be to take your usual run or walk on the sand rather than pounding the pavements. Not only does it provide optimum strengthening of the lower leg muscles, but it’s also easier on your joints and burns more calories than the equivalent exercise done on a hard surface. Before you start any running or walking on the sand, make sure you have good running shoes, try and keep to the wet, firmly-packed sand near the shoreline and try to stay away from the shore’s slope to avoid injury. Running and walking on sand is one of the best workouts you can get and it will transform your body and increase your coordination. What better way to give it a go than by joining the fun at the State Beach Series every Tuesday evening at Takapuna Beach.

Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect: 1. You’ll develop more strength in your lower body. Because the sand shifts beneath you as you run or walk, your ankles, arches and calves are more engaged and will become stronger.

this results in more strength and fluidity of motion, giving you better control over your body.

2. Running on sand burns more calories. Studies have shown that people who run or walk on sand burn between 0.7 and 1.1 times more calories per kilometre on each outing than those doing the same on hard surfaces. That’s between 12 and 50 extra calories per kilometre.

4. Running and walking on sand is easier on your joints. Running on a softer surface gives joints and muscles a break from the pounding they take on asphalt or pavement. Every time your foot hits the sand, the impact force is minimal, so your body is subjected to less strain.

3. You’ll become more coordinated and have better balance by running and walking on sand regularly. The uneven surface of sand not only activates the muscles of your lower body, it also engages your upper body as you subconsciously - or sometimes consciously - struggle to maintain your balance. Your core abdominals, back and shoulders all get a workout as you move through the shifting terrain. Over time,

5. You can’t beat the view. Takapuna Beach provides a stunning backdrop for your workout under any circumstances and with the buzz and excitement created by the State Beach Series you can’t help but be motivated to have a great run or walk that’s effective for the body and mind.

This popular summer event is attracting a strong field in the kids’ events, with numbers building every week. Bring your children along to take part and enter yourself into one of the 13 events to choose from on the night. You can also take part with your kids in their race. Discounts apply for families – so take part as a team! Have a look at photos from the State Beach Series so far and keep up-to-date with events via Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeachSeries and visit beachseries.co.nz To find out more about the series, which has a break from the last race pre-Christmas on 18th December and starts up again on 22 January. Get into it – enter today!

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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 report on the Royal visit, review an exciting transport initiative, congratulate Shore City on their rebrand, reveal further plans on the Takapuna Beach Night Market and give an update of “Takapuna ER” – with Takapuna Beach having recently received a new heart and placed on the waiting list for a new lung. Hope to see you here soon. – Pete

Takapuna ER

With the completion of the Hurstmere Green redevelopment, Takapuna has a new heart. If the Colmar Brunton building on The Strand in Takapuna was demolished The barriers came down for last month’s these are the views of Rangitoto and the gulf that will be available. dawn blessing and the space has been widely acclaimed by a huge number and variety of users. Lunchtimes, especially, have seen the Green come alive with workers http://www.facebook.com/TakaNightMarket or contact Kylie on leaving their offices to sunbathe on loungers, eat their lunch on picnic tables, Kylie@blackandwhite.net.nz or just to read a book in the shade of the trees. This project was been completed on budget ($2.7million), has provided Travel Plans to assist Christmas Trade marvellous amenity value to Takapuna and has given us a magnificent new December, with its Christmas trade, represents one of the busiest periods for the heart. Mayor Len Brown will officially open Hurstmere Green on December retail sector, however the associated traffic congestion and parking issues are 8th with a variety of activities planned for the day, including a Jazz Band as a downside for many. As a consequence Auckland Transport and the TBBA are entertainment, bouncy castles and face painting for the kids, and free ice combining to undertake a travel planning trial to understand If implementing travel creams and sausage sizzle. planning activities over this period demonstrates any measurable benefits for A special feature is the numerous plaques spread throughout the park, the retail sector. The focus of the trial will be to highlight travel choices available depicting some of Takapuna’s history; and it was nice to see Graeme Conning to employees in Takapuna and promote alternatives to single occupancy vehicle (grandson of the Takapuna Blacksmith, Bill Conning, who traded in the Green use. Community Transport will provide up to 250 free public transport passes in the 1920s and shoed horses whilst they were tethered to the Chestnut Tree) for staff at Takapuna Beach for use throughout the month of December 2012. viewing with pride the plaque depicting the site of his grandfathers shop The passes are aimed at staff who currently drive to work, to encourage them to Various publications have speculated recently on Council’s intentions to give public transport a go. Taking public transport will help reduce congestion in purchase and demolish the Colmar Brunton building with a view of connecting, Takapuna over the busy Christmas period and minimise costs. Using sustainable both physically and visually, Hurstmere Road and Hurstmere Green to the transport such as bus, train or ferry reduces stress and means more car parking beach (see image above of the views of Rangitoto and the gulf that will be spaces are available for customers. If you want to give it a go, contact Catherine at available should this exciting concept come to fruition); and in so doing catherine@takapunabeach.co.nz to register your interest. Hopefully this will result providing a new lung for our Metropolitan centre. With Takapuna projected to in more car parking being available in Takapuna for Christmas shoppers as well as accommodate 15,000 workers and 15,000 residents by 2040, green spaces a change in travel behavior leading to long term use of PT. will be at a premium. Takapuna Beach Reserve and Killarney Park will not only The TBBA will be working closely with Auckland Transport during 2013, to be the lungs of Takapuna, but also the backyards of those living in intensified implement travel plans amongst Takapuna Beach businesses to help cut travel developments. Lets hope that the waiting list is not too long! costs and free up more parking throughout the metropolitan centre.

Takapuna Beach Thursday Night Market returns

Planning is now well underway for the 12 Days of Christmas Festival and 2013 Night Markets. The organisers have some fantastic stall holders lined up with great products on offer, including a variety of craft, art, jewellery, candles, fashion accessories, giftware, sweets, cakes, bread, deli products, fast food, drinks and produce. The events have been upscaled enormously from last year and with a festival style adopted and entertainment at all events. The completion of the redeveloped Hurstmere Green and McKenzies project (with its strong hospitality cluster, including Mexico, Zomer, Elske and The Commons attracting large numbers of people from throughout Auckland) have both invigorated the southern end of Hurstmere Road and will provide further ambience and vibe to the Night Market, which makes a return in 2012 on the 13th and 20th December. We are looking forward to sharing some Thursday nights with you all in Takapuna. Check out all the updates and information on our facebook page -

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Prince Charles and Camilla visit the Bruce Mason Centre

The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla (the Duchess of Cornwall) made a special stop at the Bruce Mason Centre

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during their whirlwind visit to New Zealand and were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd before enjoying a Hairy Maclary production along with hundreds of school children. Congratulations to Tim Bray, Andrew Scott and the team at the Bruce Mason Centre in encouraging the Royals to our very special part of New Zealand.

Partners Life win two awards at Auckland North Business Awards

Congratulations to Takapuna businesswoman, Naomi Ballantyne, who picked up two awards at the recent Westpac Auckland North Business awards. Naomi established Partners Life in 2011 and in just 18 months has grown the business to such a degree that they now employ over 120 staff and are one of the largest writers of new personal insurance in New Zealand. Partners Life won the Best Emerging Business and Excellence in Strategy and Planning awards. Partners Life is based on the 1st Floor of the Wiltshire Building overlooking Hurstmere Green in Takapuna. Another local business, Federation Clothing were also successful in winning the Small Business of the Year award. Congratulations to Nick and Jenny Clegg.

ShoreCity Rebrand freshens up fashion hub

Shore City has undergone an extensive rebranding exercise to better suit its retail target and unique placement within the burgeoning Takapuna Beach shopping and entertainment hub. “Takapuna is getting a facelift and Shore City is coming to the party,” says Marketing Manager Lynley McCormick. “Our contemporary yet stylish new look reflects the best of what this area has to offer – a relaxed, calm and carefree existence alongside sophisticated, elegant, high-end, specialty retail options.” The new Shore City brand was unveiled during a VIP Day in November, when visitors were introduced to “New Zealand’s most iconic beachside shopping experience” including wine tasting; a concert featuring Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith, fresh from their nationwide Acoustic Church Tour; the lighting up of the new eight metre Shore City Christmas tree and the opening of a new children’s playground. Colliers International has been awarded the property management contract for Shore City, following its sale in late June to Aviva Investors Asia Pacific Property Fund (APPF) by the Colliers international sales team on behalf of Westfield, for $83.5 million. The three-level shopping centre contains 14,120 square metres of net lettable floor area, 74 tenants including two anchor tenants – Farmers and Les Mills World of Fitness, and 830 carparks. Shore City opened in 1974 and is located on the corner of Lake Road and Como Street in the heart of Takapuna’s shopping and entertainment hub and only 10 minutes’ drive from the Auckland central business district. Shore City’s strategic location amid a growing and affluent residential area, where average income levels are almost 28% above the national average, gives Aviva Investors the opportunity to further add value to the centre. Kevin Yeow, Asia Pacific head of asset management for Aviva Investors, visited from Singapore for the rebranding launch and said big international fashion and shoe brands not yet selling in New Zealand, might consider Takapuna’s Shore City. He cited Pedro Shoes with stores in countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam, and also mentioned fashion chain bYSI, which has 43 stores in eight countries. Colliers International is the third largest commercial real estate services company in the world with over 12,300 professionals operating out of more than 522 offices in 62 countries. In April 2012, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors once again recognised Colliers International as New Zealand’s top performing commercial, industrial and retail sales agency, with Colliers International winning all three awards at the annual RICS NZ Awards for the second year in a row. Colliers International New Zealand also won the top (fivestar) award for Best Property Consultancy Marketing at the 2012 Asia Pacific Property Awards, beating competition from throughout Australasia.

Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell

Christmas time in Takapuna! Pull out your poppers, plug in your lights, ready your bells, and share some eggnog – it’s Christmas time! If you thought the festive season was only celebrated over the bridge, think again because this year we’re doing it BIG with Takapuna’s Twelve Days of Christmas. With the proud support of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, and the Lion Foundation, the inaugural festival spans over a twelve-day period leading up to Christmas and officially kick-starts on Thursday 13th December with a Night Carnival. All of the events aim to provide locals and visitors alike with a fun, and family-friendly outlet to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. From ‘Dress Your Pet Contests’, an Outdoor Movie Screening of ‘Love Actually’, kid’s activity centers, caroling, through to Night Carnivals – you’ll never run out of reasons to rejoice. Come join us for the Night Carnivals, held on the Thursday 13th and 20th December from 5pm-10pm, where you can savour the tastes of Christmas, enjoy festive ambiance, and join in some caroling. We also have an exceptional lineup of entertainment, including Kozo the juggler, the Pinehurst Jazz Club, the Fobbawockeez Group, Luna the Fairy, and many, many more. Santa Clause will also be there on all Twelve Days handing out candy canes and good wishes. For a full list of activities over the Twelve Days of Christmas, download your map on Facebook ‘I Love Takapuna’. Here’s a few of the biggies coming up: Thursday 13th December: Night Carnival on Hurstmere Road, 5pm-10pm. Saturday 15th December: Kid’s Activity Centre on Hurstmere Green, 11am-3pm. Sunday 16th December: Kid’s Activity Centre on Hurstmere Green, 11am-3pm. Wednesday 19th December: Dress Your Pet Contest at the Bruce Mason Centre 7:30pm (free entry and goodie bags on the night). Thursday 20th December: Night Carnival on Hurstmere Road with Outdoor Night Screening of ‘Love Actually’ Friday 21st December: a MASSIVE Surprise, 7pm in Shore City – you definitely don’t want to miss this! Saturday 22nd December: Kid’s Activity Centre on Hurstmere Green, 11am-3pm. Merry Christmas Everyone from the Takapuna Beach Business Association!

A $10,000 Shopping Spree Winner! Congratulations to our winner, Pam Webb, who won Takapuna’s Mad Giveaway where the Takapuna Beach Business Association gave away a $10,000 shopping spree that needed to be spent in one day. Pam had entered in Shore City at Life Pharmacy and was over the moon. Although overwhelmed on the day, we think she and her husband did a great job spending the money. For all of you who are curious, here’s how she spent the cash: Playstation, watch from Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers, shoes from Overland, dishwasher from the Appliance Outlet, iPads and iPods from iStore, jewellery from Michael Hill, dress from Aqua, voucher to Rodney Wayne, vouchers at LIFE for Men, perfume from Life Pharmacy, voucher from House of Travel Takapuna.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna By Patrick Harris, Service Director at Les Mills Takapuna patrick.harris@lesmills.co.nz

The Right Resolutions It’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to the future and the road ahead is filled with nothing but good intentions. Understandably this is also a very busy period for someone in the personal training industry as we see countless people eagerly bounding through our doors enthusiastically seeking to “drop some fat”, “put on some muscle” and “get healthier”. The problem that we typically encounter with such resolutions is that they are vague and not thought through properly. This leads to failure and it’s no surprise that less than 10% of us are still committed to our New Year resolutions come the following June. What is needed is a careful plan of attack designed to get you to exactly where you want to be. So without further ado let’s take a look at how you should set about identifying and implementing the Right Resolutions. TEN COMMON RULES FOR THE RIGHT RESOLUTIONS Be Realistic A great approach to any client focused service is to always undersell and over deliver. We all recognise that to do the opposite is to create disappointment and a nagging sense of dissatisfaction. So why set yourself up for these negative and disempowering emotions by having expectations that are entirely unrealistic. You may want a body like Brad Pitt, or the athletic curves and moves of a Lara Croft, but lets get real for a minute. If you are 20kgs overweight and give yourself 5 weeks to ripped abs or tight buns, you are quite simply setting yourself up for failure. And with failure comes disappointment, derailment, and a gradual (or swift) regression back to your comfort zone of bad habits and easy self gratification. Pick a goal that you know in your heart of hearts you can really achieve. And a word to the wise, if you truly believe you can do it, then absolutely you should dare to dream! I work with people who one day dreamed of becoming Victoria’s Secrets girls, and now they really are – without that aim, and a tonne of hard work, they would never have achieved their goals. One goal at a time Following on from being realistic in your individual goals is the important factor of not putting too many well meaning resolutions on your plate in one fell swoop. Achieving anything meaningful requires a step by step process. Don’t try to lose body fat, add muscle, stop smoking, read a new book a week, and start French lessons all at the same time! You will fail and end up achieving absolutely diddly squat apart from an overwhelming feeling of frustration! Have a Plan Just as unrealistic, vague goals can scupper your motivation and progress, so too can the lack of clear and precise goals. Would you take a car journey to somewhere you have never been before without a map, hoping to get where you think you might want to go, and ever expect to get there? No, of course not. You would end up frustrated, bored, and lost, inevitably going back to your starting point because that’s the only place where you are comfortable and know your way around. Now imagine mapping out your journey, drawing up a plan of where you want to go, and how you are going to get there step by step. You know which roads to take, and you know that when you reach each way point you are closer to your final destination. This approach is the only approach to take when embarking on any action that takes you out of your normal modes of behaviour. Be it a fitness regime, a career progression, or enforcing new nutritional habits (note, I do not say dieting!), you will only succeed in the long haul (the only haul worth succeeding in) if you have clear goals to work towards, and to benchmark your progress against. The Importance of Perspective No, I am not contradicting myself here. Just as a lack of goals will derail you, so too will being overly focused on goals to the detriment of everything around you. One of my favorite poems is “If” by Rudyard Kipling, and we would all do well to have that printed up on our bathroom mirrors so as to remind ourselves every morning and night that a setback (a missed goal on the weighing scales, a lapse in our healthy living plan) is just a temporary fleeting thing, and that we have tomorrow to get back on track. In short, don’t be one of those people who is so wrapped up in their goals that at the first sign of a slip up, they throw in the towel and revert back to their unfulfilled old selves. It truly is all about the journey, and not the destination.

Patience Rome wasn’t built in a day and nothing worthwhile ever came easy. Take your time and remember that life is a journey and not a destination. Knowledge and Understanding You would think it foolish to try to assemble a complicated piece of machinery without a blueprint or guide, so why do so many of us set off down the path of New Year’s resolutions armed with bundles of enthusiasm but zero knowledge of how to achieve our goals? Read up on the how to of what you are about to do and you will markedly increase your chances of success. Discipline We live in an age of instant gratification – movies on demand, shopping at the click of a button, and microwave meals zapped and on your plate in 3 minutes flat. So it would seem that the prevailing mindset is that if I want that bar of chocolate, I want it now, and why shouldn’t I have it? I can give you 100 reasons why not, starting with those love handles that sit so attractively over your belt on the back of your hips, but I am not going to be there when you’re staring at the candy counter in the petrol station. You have to want to make a difference to yourself, because in the final analysis it’s down to you and nobody else. It takes discipline and strength of character to effect a fundamental change in any of our ingrained habits, but once the momentum has been created, and the sense of satisfaction and well being becomes your constant companion, you can do it. Reward Yourself The flip side of all that discipline is that you must also acknowledge your human frailties. No one is a machine and every one of us responds well to incentives and pats on the back. The way to achieve your goals and feel good in the process is to break your big plan into a series of smaller goals and each and every time you reach a mini milestone reward yourself. How you do this is entirely personal, it could be a slap up meal, a new pair of shoes, or a night out with the boys. The occasional planned break from any disciplined regime can be refreshing for both the mind and the body. Social Support We all need support. Remember that old saying “behind every good man is a good woman”? Well it’s true, although perhaps I can bring it slightly up to date by stating that “behind every successful person is a positive and reinforcing social structure”. Not as catchy as the original maybe, but far more relevant to the modern 21st century world we all live in. Negative people suck the life from you, they don’t want you to succeed because in doing so, in daring to be different and break free from the regular norm, you bring into stark reality the paucity and inadequacies of their own existence. These are the so called “friends” who will constantly question why you want to better yourself, why you work harder than they do, why you want to exert control over your own life be it through diet, exercise, or just general self discipline. We all know people like this, it’s the smart ones who jettison the negative and surround themselves with positive, reinforcing characters who want you to succeed and buy into your long term happiness and fulfillment. Professional Advice If your resolutions have any impact upon your health and/or are genuinely important to you then professional advice should be regarded as an investment, not an expense. Too many people waste too much time getting nowhere and following erroneous, if well meaning, advice. A good professional can fast track your progress and often be the difference between success and failure through frustration caused by mistakes and overly slow and limited progress. I very rarely see a new client who isn’t familiar with the gym, but I almost never see a new client who knows how to exercise and eat properly for their specific goals and physical and biochemical make up. Following these rules will provide you with the cornerstone for making any programme, whatever time of year you decide to implement it, an absolute success. Thanks to Nick Mitchell for providing a great look into what it takes to kick ”Resolution” butt. www.upfitness.co.uk

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Star

The makings of a

Most of us love celebrating Kiwis on the world stage, especially those who are from our local neighborhood. Keep an eye out for Talia Bennett who shot to fame when she was crowned Miss New Zealand, August 2012. Talia feels honored not only to have won Miss New Zealand, but to be representing her home country on the world stage competing for Miss Universe, December 2012. Even though Talia has a strong business acumen, qualified as a commercial property valuer, coupled with

a delightful, warm personality she has now not only been exposed to numerous new opportunities including modeling and brand ambassador roles, she has recently gone through a metamorphosis from being a North Shore sweet heart to a highly promising contender in the next

Miss Universe pageant. Heading off to the entertainment capital of the world in Las Vegas she will be competing against 88 of the most beautiful women from all over the globe. The competition is fierce, she will be judged on every aspect of who she is and what she looks like.

Photographer - Neil Gussey

“The universal language is a smile” Initially Talia didn’t realise the varying aspects that can influence one’s smile and found that seeing Dr Gilbert Stehbens was very thorough and insightful. “Talia already had a winning smile when she came to see us at Killarney Dental” says Gil, “but we wanted to send her off to Las Vegas with a smile to confidently represent her country and compete for the Miss Universe Crown.” Talia says “I had a good enough smile before, but Dr Gilbert Stehbens has now given me an amazing smile and something I am very proud to share to the world! With this comes confidence and this aided confidence is something that will help me

with my success and point of difference to stand out on the world stage at Miss Universe. When you have an outsider’s perspective with compliments, it really does give you a boost. I felt very relaxed and confident in Gil’s treatment, advice and all his work. He was very detailed with the overall look of what we were trying to attain and the outcome that could be expected. With a great smile you are a lot more confident within yourself together with being an overall happier person.”

After treatment

COSMETIC DENTISTRY Talia was unhappy with the shape and look of her teeth. While her smile looked great from a distance, close up there were a few minor problems. Her photographer Neil Gussey was also concerned her smile and teeth were holding her back as such a favorable contender in becoming New Zealand’s next Miss Universe.

Before

She had two veneers, one being longer and wider on the opposite side. One tooth was pointed, while the axis of her front teeth were out of alignment. Her lateral incisor was a poorly coloured veneer being two shades darker than her other teeth. Her teeth were also covered in uneven white spots called mottling. Overall she wanted a whiter, fuller smile that set her off to the stage with that winning Hollywood smile.

She took a visit to Killarney Dental to see what they could do. Firstly, the mottling was removed with cosmetic buffing, micro abrasion and applications of tooth mousse to remineralise the surface of her teeth. Talia was stunned that something that had bothered her for so long could be so easily and quickly fixed.

Dr Gilbert Stehbens has over 20 years dental experience, keeping up to date with the latest advances in cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry at some of the most prestigious dental centres around the globe including the Kois Centre in Seattle.

After

The most compelling and overwhelmingly exciting treatment was to remove the two existing veneers and place a thin layer of composite veneers over her upper teeth. The results were stunning! In a single appointment her smile was transformed to a fuller, wider, dazzling smile. Gil was thrilled to see how emotional Talia’s reaction was when she first took a glance in the mirror. “She was ecstatic!” he says.

“I’m so confident and proud of my new smile. I would highly recommend Gil to anyone who is not so confident about their smile or teeth. I would even so much as to recommend Gil for others who are happy with their teeth but just want that fine tuning and detail for perfection”. Talia Bennett

Contact us today for a free cosmetic consultation with Dr Gilbert Stehbens PHONE: 09 488 9050 EMAIL: info@killarneydental.co.nz 62A Killarney Street, Takapuna, Auckland www.killarneydental.co.nz

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16 - 17 February 2013 It’s summertime in Auckland and that can only mean one thing, its almost time for what must be Auckland’s most anticipated weekend – the More FM Devonport, Food, Wine & Music Festival. Now in its 24th year the festival is still going strong with a great new line up of entertainment, wineries and some great new sponsors. Held on the edge of the picturesque Waitemata Harbour, the 2013 festival features Avalanche City, Annabel Fay, Jamie McDell, and boy band Titanium as well as many other great bands. Accompanying the fantastic music, visitors to the festival are in for a real treat, again two great NZ comedians will be performing and you can sit back and laugh along to Ewen Gilmore and Andrew Clay or if comedy’s not what your after pull up a chair and hear from some of New Zealand’s best winemakers in the Demonstration Marquee. Next year, there will be many of the regular wineries showcasing their products like West Auckland’s West Brook Winery, and Passage Rock hailing from Waiheke Island, to brand new additions, such as Nederberg from South Africa and Villa Maria’s Thornbury. And of course, there will be plenty of food available for the hungry hoards to feast on. Local lounge and bar, Dida’s, will have a selection of cured meats and cheeses, perfect accompaniments to the wide range of wines available. Sample the flavours of the Middle East at Fatimas stall where you’ll find lamb or chicken stuffed pitas, falafel and their moreish potato koftas with a sweet chili aioli dipping sauce. With a collection of crepes from Le Creperie; pasties from Sarah’s Cornish Pasties company; Vietnamese cuisine from Saigonz; and a host of other delicious delicacies, you’ll definitely find yourself spoilt for choice. New initiatives at the festival include a special Designated Driver ticket for those that don’t wish to partake but still enjoy everything the festival has to offer as well as moving to a controlled smoke free environment but offering two dedicated smoking areas.

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Tickets are once again set at an affordable price of $35 on Saturday and $30 on Sunday, however get in before the festival weekend and guarantee you don’t miss out, buy your ticket through iticket, pay only $32 per ticket on Saturday and enter the draw to win some fanatastic prizes! Including: • one of two LG 42” LED Smart TV’s (valued at $2,000 each) • a trip for two with Hawaiian Airlines to the Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival in September 2013 staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for 5 nights (valued at over $5,000!). For more information (and to register your ticket for those great prizes) on the More FM Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival on 16 and 17 February, visit: www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz And lastly if you’re stuck for a Christmas present you can never go wrong slipping a couple of tickets in the Santa sock!

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The Glengarry December Wineletter contains my six cheese recommendations for this Christmas, matched with a range of wines from our unrivalled selection. In this article, you will find the same six cheeses along with wine matches. All cheeses are available in Dida’s stores and online through December. Brie de Meaux is a meatier style of Brie. When selecting this cheese, the rind on the outside should have mushroom aromas, the cheese inside should be creamy, have wild mushroom characters and a light fortified flavour. The cheese should have a smooth and runny texture. At home in France it’s often matched with Champagne; the region where Brie de Meaux is made is very close to the Champagne region. I love it with a Blanc de Blanc like Delamotte. As well as the traditional Brie de Meaux, we also have Brie de Meaux au truffle in stock at Dida’s; it’s a Brie de Meaux that has been split and a layer of truffles added, it’s quite divine and matched perfectly with a recent tasting of Krug. Chardonnay, being one of the big three varieties in the Champagne region, also matches well with Brie de Meaux; being a richer weightier cheese, it likes the structure of Chardonnay with both enhancing each other’s characters. Like a good marriage, they bring out the best in each other. Manchego is a hard cheese from Spain; made from sheep’s milk, it is sold in various stages of age. Curado indicates that the cheese is less than 13 weeks old; young Manchego is fruity and nutty. Viejo means aged, and indicates that the cheese is over 3 years old. Manchego is a versatile cheese; it is great on a cheese board and versatile in cooking. With its fruity nature, Manchego loves a fruity wine with a hint of something else; the spice of a Syrah is perfect, as is the earthy rustic notes of a Bourgogne (French Pinot Noir). It’s not a cheese to try with a heavy rich port, that’ll over power it; the Chateau Plince 2009 would work however, being from a hot and fruit forward vintage, whilst still young it’ll match nicely with Manchego. Over the Moon Triple Cream Brie Over the Moon Dairy is a boutique cheese maker in the Waikato, producing about 9000 kilograms of cheese a year. Their Triple Cream Brie is made from cow’s milk; it’s one of our top selling cheeses and is made from non animal rennet. There are many schools of thought when matching a Brie to wine, with this one there’s the added complexity of triple cream. The additional cream gives the cheese more richness and requires a wine that can cut through that. With that in mind, red wines are an excellent match with Over the Moon’s Triple Cream Brie; the

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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. tannin in red wine cuts through the fat and enhances the earthy characters of the cheese. Ossau Iraty Brebis is French AOC mountain cheese from the Pyrenees, in the very south. This cheese is a blend of milks, predominately sheep. It has a wonderful texture and tastes of almonds, hazelnuts and olives; it is mild but complex and instantly satisfying. Pinot Gris is a grape variety that produces numerous different styles, flavours range from floral to intense apricot kernels. Great Pinot Gris is known for its excellent mouth feel and richness: there’s spice, stone fruit and a lingering finish; these nutty and creamy notes match well with the Brebis. Pinot Gris generally has nice underlying acidity that works with the creamy nature of Brebis; the nutty fruity characters of the Pinot Gris enhancing these characters in the cheese. Being from the south and close to Spain, the northern white wines of Spain also match well with this cheese. Stilton To make a Stilton cheese it takes about 78 litres of milk to make a round; each round weighs about 8kg. True Stilton is only ever made in the cylindrical shape, any cheese not in this shape is just not Stilton. Another of the regulations is that the cheese must produce its own crust; it can’t have anything added to make the crust form. There are 1 million Stilton cheeses made every year with 10% of the quantity exported to around 40 countries. For Christmas, all Dida’s stores have some true English Stilton in stock. Our Stilton comes from one of the 6 dairies – Colston Basset & District Dairy Limited, which started in 1913 and was built specifically to make Stilton Cheese. The only breaks in production were in wartime. I love great Stilton served on its own and with a glass of sherry, it’s also delightful with Riesling (no seriously – give it a go). St Vernier is a soft washed-rind cheese that is made in the Jura region of France. The rind is washed with a local wine that gives the cheese its stickiness. Whilst it has a pungent strong aroma, the flavour of the cheese is delightfully fruity when young. As it ages it becomes rich and soft and develops some delicate sherry-like notes. When fully ripe it’ll run onto your cracker. Excellent served with Sauvignon Blanc or crisp Chablis. When matching food and wine, there are two general rules – like with like or complete opposites. In this case, like with like is a good way to go – the fresh fruity characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc match exceptionally well with the fruity notes in young St Vernier. The cheese’s creamy richness is balanced with the high acidity in Sauvignon Blanc.

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People On The Bus: Q&A

What is Champagne? Champagne is sparkling wine made from grapes grown within the region designated by the Appellation d’origine Contrôlée system in France as being Champagne. The history starts back with the first champagne house – Gosset, that started around 1500 AD as a still wine producer. There are some reports that record Dom Perignon as having invented Champagne; he did not in fact invent Champagne, but did successfully trap the bubbles in the bottle and keep them there. Over the following centuries production techniques were systematically refined and perfected. There are many different types of Champagne produced and a large number of Champagne houses. Non Vintage Champagne – Often referred to as the house style, a non vintage Champagne is made year in and year out from a blend of many vintages. The aim of the blending process is to give a consistent style. The blend, as well as being from wines of many vintages, can be a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, in proportions that suit that Champagne producers style. This means that each time you purchase a Non Vintage style of champagne you can be confident in the style that you’ll be drinking. Vintage Champagne – Vintage Champagne can only be made from grapes grown in a specific year. Vintage Champagne can be a blend of the three varieties; Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Unlike Non Vintage Champagne, Vintage Champagne ages very well and benefits from time in the cellar. Like the port houses in Portugal, the Champagne producers review each year and decide whether they will ‘declare’ a vintage year. Even in a declared vintage year for the region, not all producers will make a vintage. Some, like the Champagne house of Salon, have even higher standards and very rarely produce any wine. Vintage champagnes are unique and very special, they give you a little picture of that year, that vineyard and the skill of the producer neatly packed into a bottle. Zero Dosage – Champagne starts its life as a still wine, once in the bottle a secondary fermentation takes place. Then, to remove the sediment from the bottle, the neck is frozen, the cap removed and the sediment (now frozen) comes out. The bottle is then topped up with dosage to add the desired level of sweetness to the Champagne, the amount in each wine is different from house to house. Zero Dosage Champagnes are ones where no dosage is added, these are bone dry examples. Often described as the salad without the dressing, allowing you to perhaps see all the faults that the dosage covers. Demi Sec – This is a sweet style of Champagne where the dosage added is usually between 30 – 60gm/litre of residual sugar. Excellent for Champagne breakfast on Christmas day, and a perfect match with Foie Gras. Try the Pol Roger Demi Sec or the Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec, both excellent. Prestige Cuvee – The top production of the house, these wines are the very best from each Champagne producer. There are many available in New Zealand, my top five would be; Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill; Veuve Clicquot Le Grande Dame; Louis Roederer Cristal Bollinger Grande Annee; Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon. Visit your local Glengarry stores in Takapuna or Devonport or visit: www.glengarrywines.co.nz

Name: Michelle Budai Home/suburb: Takapuna Bus: 822 Occupation/Title: Executive Search - Personal Assistant at Signium Executive Search International Channel Magazine: Why do you take the bus? Michelle Budai: The bus stop is just down the road from home, so its very convenient. Also, its quick and saves me from sitting in the terrible traffic into town in the morning. CM: What is the most interesting conversation you’ve had on the bus? MB: I saw a person on the bus whom I went to school with and hadn’t seen in about 10 years! We had to catch-up on all the gossip. CM: There’s lots of time to play on our phones on the bus. What’s your favourite mobile/iphone app at the moment? MB: I would say it would have to be Fruit Ninja. I feel sorry for the poor soul sitting beside me whilst I’m playing it. CM: When you are not on the bus, we are most likely to find you...? MB: At the gym or going for a walk along the beach. Although sometimes when I’m feeling lazy, I just need to sit in front of the TV to catch up on the week’s worth of programmes I have recorded. CM: How long have you lived on the Shore? MB: Just over a year now. My partner and I were living overseas prior to this, but now we wouldn’t live anywhere else. CM: Favourite thing about the Shore? MB: The beaches. No matter where you live on the Shore, you are close to a beach. CM: Take us through an ideal Saturday on the Shore! MB: It would start off with boxing class in the morning, and then coming home and sitting on our deck with some friends having cheese and crackers (and a glass of vino) whilst enjoying the sunshine. CM: What’s your favourite restaurant on the Shore? MB: Mexico and Botticelli – both in Takapuna. CM: Summer is around the corner – what are you most looking forward to? MB: Swimming at the beach, picnics and some nice sunshine.

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

The Journey becomes a destination Life is all about the journey. So say many, including Gabrielle Becroft. Takapuna born and bred Gabrielle describes herself as a collector. She is a collector with style, a style that she describes as being ‘contemporary eclectic’. Gabrielle has been on many a journey to source the contemporary eclectic treasures that draw passing eyes to her new Hurstmere Road store. She said: “My main supply base is Bali. I like to find the beauty in individual items and purchase them rather than mass purchase the same product. This assures customers that they are getting something unique. “Every piece has been on its own journey. The shop is a stopping point, before it carries on its journey elsewhere!” Gabrielle ran a pop-up store in Christchurch before setting up The Journey on Hurstmere Road in November. She has returned to her North Shore roots to give people a taste of some of the things she loves, and hopes others will love them too. “Some of the pieces are very old vintage character items from Dutch colonial days. As vintage is the new modern, older pieces can be blended with any contemporary look and is great for softening any home that is a bit hard-edged.” Modern items are also sold, some having been produced from recycled teak, and others bringing an ultra-modern neon flash of colour to the home this festive season. Fluro Christmas trees in yellow, orange and pink are a must for the most on-trend North Shore homes this December. Gabrielle’s background is very pertinent to the concept she is developing with The Journey. She explained: “I worked for 11 years for Freedom Furniture as their conceptual visual manager developing New Zealand stores and have

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done many styling jobs for magazines, as well as interior design work. I was also general manager of a very cool furniture and retail brand in Ponsonby for four years.” As an opening special, Gabrielle is offering customers the chance to win one of four $100 gift vouchers by signing up to The Journey’s mailing list, which can be done in store or via the website www.thejourneyltd.co.nz. Customers can also follow The Journey Limited on Facebook or visit Gabrielle’s pop-up store in Newmarket at 6 Kent Street, which is open until mid-January. So, in Takapuna at least, it is apparent that The Journey is the destination. The Journey, 11 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone: 021 286 0611 www.thejourneyltd.co.nz

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

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Finest Flowers, with Fun! There are flowers, and then there are Florienne flowers. They are exquisite, sometimes rare, and are often presented with a healthy dose of fun! You can’t help but smile when you enter this boutique florist shop, whose stunningly vibrant blooms spill out onto Hurstmere Road. And, with a vibrancy to match her flowers, owner Franca Logan, can ensure that smile stays, by creating masterpieces of fragrant art. The store was invited to create floral displays at The Pavillion in Kohimarama for last month’s New Zealand launch of the world-renowned David Austin Roses. That is an honour worth shouting about. But Franca, who hails from Holland, known for its strong floral heritage, is reluctant to shout about her achievements and standing as a leader in the floral field. “I just do flowers, that’s all,” she smiled modestly. Even a passing glance into her abundantly colourful Takapuna store, is enough to immediately show, this is way more than ‘just doing flowers’. This is art. The latest find to have Franca and her delightful staff buzzing with excitement is the Masdevallia Orchid (pictured above). This rare orange orchid is tipped with cerise pink – a perfect statement for home or office to tie in with the similarly vibrant neons that are all over the fashion scene this summer. With over 20 years in the floristry field, Franca undoubtedly knows her stuff. She and her two full-time staff Imogen and Jo, along with the interns she gives industry experience to from Auckland’s floristry programmes, have an enviable reputation for weddings and corporate blooms. They also like to have fun with flowers. “When we see something new that’s come into season at the market, we’re like kids in a sweet shop!” Franca said with illuminated eyes. She added: “We like to have fun here, and every now and again you’ll see me cycling down Hurstmere Road delivering flowers on the shop’s bicycle. Very Dutch, I know. But I don’t go as far as riding in clogs!” Peonies continue to be popular posies, with old milk bottles and painted jugs being a vintage way to display them. Orchids are also a hit with the many customers who have shared in Franca’s success with the shop over the past three years. She also stocks a beautiful line in vases and has many stylish greeting cards too. Franca is proud to support other Takapuna businesses and when there is a chance for a break, often heads a couple of doors down to Café Melba, or to peruse Shore local Karen Murrell’s lipstick range at the pharmacy nearby. And what is Franca’s own favourite flower? Tulips, of course, white ones. Florienne, 60 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone: 09 486 6438 or visit: www.florienne.co.nz

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

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Takapuna Beach Ideas for gifts and entertaining at LIVING LIGHT Visit us at our new concept store at 60B Hurstmere Road (formerly Riva). Experience the heady and seductive fragrances of our signature granite range – including vanilla, white rose, blackcurrent, as well as three new Christmas aromas – green apple, white spice and red current. Plus check out our wax Eco Lamps exclusive to our Living Light store. Within our store are plenty of ideas for gifts and entertaining over the holiday season. Living Light, 60 B Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone 215-8808 www.livinglight.co.nz. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm and Sunday 10.30am-3pm.

Geneva Sound Systems at SHORE HI FI Ingeniously engineered inside one simple cabinet, Geneva Sound Systems provide everything you find in conventional stereo. Large option has CD, FM, Ipod dock, Stereo speaker system and built in subwoofer. All-in-one. One box. One plug. Need a Christmas present for the traveller in the family? Geneva XS is a rechargeable alarm clock radio with Bluetooth for only $349. See the range at Shore Hifi in Byron Ave. Shore Hifi, 1 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

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Octavo Tablets at PAPER PLUS Tablets and pads are the future and the team at Takapuna Paper Plus now have the latest offering in store – the Octavo Tablet. And at just $199, as a special introductory price (usually $249), it will make a great Christmas pressie. Octavo features a seven inch touch screen, front and back cameras, 8GB flash memory, 1GB of ram and Android 4.0. Lots of funky accessories are also available – carry cases, colourful protection cases etc. Takapuna Paper Plus, 20 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Clothing altered, restructured, repaired and created at SHORE FIT Shorefit Clothing Alterations Takapuna can provide you with the fit you want regardless of your shape, size and the type of clothing you bring in. It can be a simple repair, or a restructure of a garment, or creating something new from the fabric you provide. This small yet dynamic team are passionate about their work, have an eye for detail and strive on all occasions to provide customer satisfaction. Shore Fit, Corner Como Street and Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone 488 0188.

Christmas decorations at TRADE AID Trade Aid has a beautiful range of Christmas decorations and tree hangings. Also selling fast are the vine Christmas trees and reindeer. All lovingly hand-made in the Philippines. Make your Christmas a Fair Trade one at Trade Aid. Trade Aid, 55 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Visit: www.tradeaid.co.nz.

Lots for Christmas at BARDSLEYS LIGHTING & DESIGN With Christmas, 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. If you’re looking for something special in lighting, this is the place. Come along for a chat and see what Bardsleys can do to light up your home. Bardsleys Lighting, 3-5 Auburn Street, Takapuna. Phone: 09 489 9099. www.bardsleylighting.co.nz.

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Christmas Lilies and more at FLORIENNE Summer has arrived at Florienne with Christmas Lilies in time for the festivities. Hydrangeas and Dahlias are blooming again, Roses and Lisianthus flourishing, Lilies and Anthuriums long lasting choices. Gorgeous blooming plants such as Orchids and Bromeliads are great gifts for those that have it all. Plenty of lovely gift ideas in store such as vintage-look jars with a modern twist and jugs galore. Go to www.florienne. co.nz to order online or visit our wonderful store at 60A Hurstmere Road in the heart of Takapuna. We deliver Auckland wide. 486 6438

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Motoring: with Tristram European

Tristram European Volkswagen 4WD Experience Have you ever wanted to have a 4WD experience or to advance your offroad driving skills and take it to a whole new level? Have you experienced the latest of Volkswagen Technology? For a lucky group of drivers, these dreams were made into a reality on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October. Tristram European took selected guests, along with a company called ITL Technology, to experience the true capabilities of the 4WD Volkswagen product. Vehicles included Volkswagen Amarok in both Auto and Manual, Touareg, Tiguan and Passat Alltrack – all provided by Tristram European. Guests were also encouraged to drive their own Volkswagen 4WD’s to tackle the terrain and discover their true cabailities! Pete and Deb Ritchie of Natural Instincts, and their team, set up and facilitated a range of mild, through to complex, Off Road experiences. These included blindfolded driving, slalom racing and to finish off they demonstrated what the “real” limit is of an Volkswagen Amarok pushed to its full potential, before it could roll. The guests were fully hosted in the hospitality tent right through the day by the Tristram European team and to finish it off the ol’ Gumboot throw competition was a classic!

To view more of the amazing photos taken by Ross Marchant, visit our website www.tristrameuropean.co.nz/news. If you wish to experience the Volkswagen 4WD product then contact the team at Tristram European, Corner of Wairau and Hillside Roads, North Shore. Phone 441 0090.

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The Channel Grill

Channel Grill – Kathryn Leach

Coaching Our Kids to Keep Fit and Have Fun! With the summer holidays approaching it’s a great time to be thinking about how to get outside and enjoy some of the finer weather! Fitness coach and teacher Kathryn Leach is one lady who understands the importance of keeping kids healthy and active, so together with Joanne Martin she runs the Fitness4Kids holiday and school programmes. Channel magazine put Kathryn under the Channel Grill to find out more about how to enjoy what the Shore has to offer and her tips on keeping kids fit.

CM: Fitness4Kids had a stand at the recent Mairangi Bay Fun Run. How do community events like this help families keep fit and motivated? KL: This year was a record turnout at the Fun Run with 969 registrations compared with 767 last year. This shows how focused our community is becoming on family and fitness and community events such as this. Parents are their children’s most important role models and being enthused and involved in fitness activities can only lead to building that love of activity that will last a lifetime. We loved watching all the mums and dads running the race alongside their kids then hanging back and letting them cross the finish line first!

CATHERINE MURRAY: What’s the best thing about growing up on the Shore? KATHRYN LEACH: I grew up in the U.K, so I love the outdoor lifestyle and easy access to amazing parks and beaches in New Zealand. We love walking along the beach from Mairangi to Castor Bay and up the steps to Kennedy Park. Favourite beaches include Castor Bay with the combination of beach and grassed area, a great spot for a family picnic and the children love rolling down the hill! Joanne grew up in New Zealand and loves the fact her young family can now enjoy the same kiwi lifestyle she did.

CM: Do you have some ideas of keeping kids active and outside (away from the television and computer screens!), particularly with the upcoming school holidays? KL: Children love and are motivated by activities that involve their parents or peers, games and contests of some kind work really well for children who are often competitive little souls! Give them a range of simple equipment like skipping ropes, hoops, balls and a stopwatch and get them to devise their own circuit or obstacle course for their friends or family. Treasure hunts work well too and other old favourites like tag and hopscotch. Another idea is to take a family stroll around the neighbourhood after dinner - you can all help with the dishes when you get back!

CM: What are some of your favourite family activities to do on the North Shore? KL: We love to explore all the local beaches and you can often find us wandering between Milford and Takapuna beach on a rock walk searching for crabs. We love hanging out as families at Mairangi Bay Beach and grabbing a quick coffee or lazy summer afternoon drink at Papermoon afterwards. Another favourite activity is walking and scootering the Lake Loop in Milford and stopping for a drink at one of the great selection of bars or cafes in Takapuna. Another interesting walk is the Belmont to Northboro Reserve walkway with the gorgeous Little and Friday Cafe just a stone’s throw from the park.

CM: Some kids are just not into sport. What are some ways that parents and caregivers can help them keep fit and healthy? KL: My passion is fitness, while Joanne is the sports mad lady of our team, but health and wellbeing come in many different forms. We have found that often once children become fitter and more capable with fitness activities, they feel more confident about being part of a sports team. Find your child’s passion - it could be anything from dancing, swimming or even yoga. The important thing is to keep it fun and varied, do what you love but mix it up too. We believe life is about finding a good balance and that applies to fitness as well.

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Ultimate Motoring with Craig Sutherland It is my pleasure to present my 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.

Craig Sutherland.

Loving the Festive Season! Wow! I actually cannot believe the year is almost coming to a close and we soon see a new year upon us. I can still remember working last Christmas Eve and at 4PM I sold an X5, to now repeat customers – who were only passing by on there way up North for a few weeks from Nelson. Goes to show there is always someone wiling to buy even at times it seems most improbable. We have had an amazing year at BMW and Jerry Clayton as a Dealership. With so many amazing new amazing models such as the 1 series Hatch, 3 series sedan, X1, M5 sedan, 650 Grand Coupe (4 door) and now the all new M6 Coupe, it’s no wonder we are leading the market in luxury cars in New Zealand. With so many choices, we cater to everyone’s needs when it comes to vehicles. This month we are giving the gift of 0% interest and a 1/3 1/3 1/3 over 2 years, on selected vehicles. This is a one month only offer and will cease on 31st December 2012 at close of business hours. For so many people, having money in the bank is far greater value than it being locked up in a car. But in some cases with the 1/3 1/3 1/3, if you have a vehicle to trade you may not need to make any payments for a year – or even two! Depending on trade value, of course, but you see the value in it. And having it spread across more vehicles, not just one or two, I believe it is definitely a gift indeed! My pick of the used car department this month is a 2012 M5, ex BMW show car in stunning Monte Carlo Blue, 10,500km’s for $179,900 (RRP $233,500). If you wish to test drive or view any of our stock please does not hesitate to contact me. Finally, I just want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the Channel readers and everyone on the North Shore from myself and Jerry Clayton BMW.

Hobsonville Point: Farmers Market

The Foodie’s Shore I love finding new local places to source great ingredients. You may say I am a little biased - and I’ll tell you why later - but the Hobsonville Point Farmers Market is really worth a trip. It’s held every Saturday and Sunday morning, in a large old supply shed at what was the Hobsonville air base. With its unlined walls and huge barn doors it has a rustic romance to it and the quality of the produce is just magic. Too many highlights to name, but just to tingle your tastebuds, watch out for Ron the Salmon Man, Farm Gate’s pork, Earthbound honey Kevin Blakeman. and Rockhaven’s mind blowing olive oil. Full disclosure: I’m the demonstration chef there. Below is a recipe I plan to share with market-goers in the not too distant future. Come to the market and get everything you need this weekend and then try it out at home. Fresh, quality ingredients from local suppliers bought and cooked the same day. Way to live! What: Hobsonville Point Farmers Market. Where: Hobsonville Point, just past Catalina Cafe. When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 1pm. (Closed 29/30 Dec and 5/6 Jan.) Web: facebook.com/hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket Kevin Blakeman, Chef (www.chefkevinblakeman.com)

Hobsonville Point Farmers Market Hot Smoked Salmon Bruschetta INGREDIENTS – Serves 4

METHOD

4 Portions of Focaccia bread cut into squares 6 tblsp Rosemary oil 150g Natural smoked salmon from www.salmonman.co.nz 1 tblsp Honey from Earthbound Natural Honey (Or use a variety of runny honey) 1 Lemon (zested and juiced) Seasoning and micro sorrel to garnish

Sprinkle the oil onto the focaccia and toast. At the same time flake the salmon into a bowl with the zest and juice of lemon. Combine with honey until well mixed. Season. When toasted divide the mix evenly between the focaccia and garnish with sorrel or your preferred micro leaf. Optional extra to also finish with some reduced balsamic vinegar.

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

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THE WORLD UNTIL YESTERDAY: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? Jared Diamond $37 Visionary, award-winning author Jared Diamond changed the way we think about the rise and fall of human civilisations with his previous international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse. Now he returns with another epic and groundbreaking journey into our rapidly receding past. Diamond reveals how traditional societies around the world offer an extraordinary window onto how our ancestors lived for the majority of human history – until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms – and provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Drawing extensively on his decades working in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, Diamond explores how tribal societies approach essential human problems, from child-rearing to conflict resolution to health, and discovers we have much to learn from traditional ways of life. He unearths remarkable findings – from the reason why modern afflictions like diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s are virtually nonexistent in tribal societies to the surprising benefits of multi-lingualism. Panoramic in scope and thrillingly original, The World Until Yesterday provides an enthralling first-hand picture of the human past that also suggests profound lessons for how to live well today.

Shadows on the Nile - Kate Furnivall $37 It’s 1932 and 27-year-old Jessica Kenton is living London life to the full when her younger brother Tim, an ancient Egyptian archaeology expert, goes missing. Teaming up with Sir Montague Chamford – who can neither resist a damsel in distress nor the chance of adventure – Jessie vows to find her beloved brother. Following the clues Tim has left in his wake, Jessie and Monty head to Egypt. In the relentless heat of the desert, romance is kindled between them, but danger also lurks in every shadow. And then Jessie starts to wonder how much Monty really knows about her brother’s disappearance... Shadows on the Nile is a dramatic story of adventure, excitement, love and romance from the popular author of the bestsellers The Russian Concubine and The White Pearl.

Seducing Ingrid Bergman - Chris Greenhalgh $26 Paris, Spring 1945. A ripple of excitement passes through the crowd of photographers. Robert Capa waits for a glimpse of the anticipated Hollywood star. He sees her: beautiful, graceful and composed as she enters the Ritz. It is a chance meeting between the two most unlikely of people. So begins a sweeping and passionate secret love affair between Ingrid Bergman and Robert Capa. Desperate to be together, Ingrid vows to abandon her marriage, but their happiness is brought to a crashing halt with events neither could ever have predicted. This romantic and passionate novel, full of the glamour of ‘40s Paris and Hollywood, describes the true affair between the iconic ‘Casablanca’ actress and famous combat photographer – a story of love, loss and longing. Ideal for fans of The Paris Wife.

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THE POWER OF US – New Zealanders Who Dare to Dream Ray Avery, Cameron Bennett & Adrian Malloch This truly 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.

FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR Barbara Kingsolver From award-winning, bestselling author of The Lacuna and The Poisonwood Bible. On the Appalachian mountains above her farm, Dellarobia discovers something 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.

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THE SARTORIALIST – Closer Scott Schuman Following the international success of his first collection of beautiful images, Scott Schuman now looks more deeply and with greater breadth at human style, telling diverse and compelling stories of its expression around the world. These images encompass the varied taste and visual attitude of people as far afield as New York, Seoul, London, Rio de Janeiro, Paris and beyond. Always capturing an inspirational moment, the images continue to reflect Schuman’s unique sensibility and vision.

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THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE BLACKADDER J. F. Roberts The first in-depth examination of the creation of a British institution, arguably the greatest sitcom of all time – ‘Blackadder’. J.F. Roberts has used all existing archive footage and rare literature, plus new revelations from personal interviews with the makers themselves, to finally reflect the full scope of the tale of how the 70s alumni of three great universities – Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester – discovered a unique chemistry that would see them build a timeless comic masterpiece.

THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED Jonas Jonasson A huge party is planned for Allan Karlsson’s 100th birthday – he wants no part of it and climbs out the window of his room... As his escapades unfold, Allan’s earlier life is revealed: remarkably, he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the 20th century. A charming, warm and funny novel, beautifully woven with history and politics.

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SHAKESPEARE’S RESTLESS WORLD Neil MacGregor From the acclaimed creator of A History of the World in 100 Objects, a unique, enthralling exploration of the age of William Shakespeare. Neil MacGregor uncovers the fascinating stories behind 20 objects from Shakespeare’s life and times to recreate his world and the minds of his audiences. Each of them allows MacGregor to explore one of the defining themes of the Shakespearean age – globalisation, reformation, piracy, Islam, magic and many more.

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THE WINEMAKER – George Fistonich and the Villa Maria Story Kerry Tyack This biography of New Zealand’s most awarded wine-industry leader traces the arc of George Fistonich’s life, from his hard-working Mangere childhood to his self-taught marketing audacity, from having to save his beloved business from receivership to taking big bets on the future. What emerges is the portrait of a determined, savvy and visionary man, whose life in wine tracks the history of the modern New Zealand wine industry.

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THE WILD BUNCH – Movers, Shakers and Groundbreakers of the New Zealand Wine Industry Joelle Thomson Celebrated wine writer Joelle Thomson has invited 18 movers, shakers and risk-takers of the New Zealand wine industry to talk about their achievements, their favourite wines and how they see the industry developing in the future. They make up a ‘wild bunch’; all of them have had a powerful impact on New Zealand wine, and they continue to define the style, quality and value of New Zealand wine today.

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Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi are behind the famous London restaurants and the bestsellers Ottolenghi: The Cookbook and Plenty. At the heart of their innovative food is a shared home city: Jerusalem. Sami grew up on the Arab east side and Yotam in the Jewish west. With culinary influences coming from the Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian and Armenian communities of Jerusalem, the range of ingredients and styles in the 100 inspired, accessible recipes in Jerusalem is sensational.

Tessa Kiros The much-loved author of the classics Falling Cloudberries and Apples for Jam, Tessa Kiros celebrates the heritage of Italy, the country she has chosen to call home, in Limoncello and Linen Water. This whimsically feminine book is a tribute to the women in our lives – mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers – and the important lessons we learn from them. With accessible, delicious recipes ranging from robust family dishes to quirky cakes and old-fashioned preserves, this book is a precious heirloom to treasure.

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THE KITCHEN DIARIES II – A Year of Simple Cooking Nigel Slater The Kitchen Diaries was one of the most acclaimed food books of recent times. With The Kitchen Diaries II: A Year of Simple Cooking, Nigel Slater returns to this inspiring structure – recording the food he buys, prepares, eats and shares throughout the year. With over 300 recipes, this is full of classic Slater ideas, from a cider loaf to start the New Year, to an indulgent chicken and leek pie or a simple, fresh salad of pears and bitter leaves.

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A LIFE AT MUDBRICK Robyn Jones A stunningly photographed tribute to Waiheke Island’s fabulous, award-winning Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant. This part cookbook (with over 50 fine-dining recipes), part homage to the beauty and appeal of the island life, recounts Robyn and Nick Jones’ extraordinary 20-year journey to create this iconic vineyard and restaurant, now such an important part of the Waiheke landscape.

$55

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NZ Rugby Foundation Featuring great recipes created by New Zealand’s rugby stars, from the likes of Richie McCaw, Piri Weepu, Dan Carter, Jerome Kaino, Conrad Smith, plus older legends like Colin Meads, Waka Nathan and Graham Henry, this is a treasure trove of hearty, tasty recipes that Kiwi men and their families love to eat. With lots of photographs of the players cooking and relaxing, the appealing book is an intimate portrait of our rugby stars having a bit of down-time.

Al Brown Al Brown, star chef, author of bestsellers Go Fish and Stoked, and genius behind Depot and Logan Brown eateries, presents a loving portrait of regional New Zealand and its best fresh produce. Al’s 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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BIG HOUSE, SMALL HOUSE – New Houses by New Zealand Architects

CONVERTED HOUSES – New Zealand Architecture Recycled

John Walsh & Patrick Reynolds 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.

Lucinda Diack & Daniel Allen This impressive book showcases visionary examples of New Zealand’s early architecture being recycled for modern day living. From the unlikeliest of beginnings, character-filled spaces have emerged that imbue their owners’ daily lives with a unique sense of history. Industrial and farming buildings, halls, chapels, community landmarks and even a cool store are among the clever conversions featured within this inspiring collection of innovative homes.

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THINGS I LOVE Megan Morton A fun, inspiring and practical guide to loveable interiors. Leading Australian interiors stylist and bestselling author of Home Love, Megan Morton shares her infectious enthusiasm for the houses, people and design she loves. Quirky, witty and irreverent – and full of practical tips – Things I Love will put you in touch with the things you love and teach you how to make sure they fill your home and your life.

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RETHINK – The way you live

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Amanda Talbot A book to inspire and challenge people to reconsider how to redesign their homes. With beautifully photographed and evocative images of homes across the world, Rethink shows the way people are reviving age-old methods, redesigning their homes and communities to blend with modern life. Internationally renowned interiors stylist and designer Amanda Talbot reveals the ways we can weave creativity, sustainability, quality and technology into our life and home.

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BOWERBIRD Sibella Court From the bestselling author of Etcetera and Nomad. Sibella Court’s wanderlust has made her one of the world’s most sought-after interior stylists and creative directors. She is famous for creating interiors that entice and inspire from found objects, beloved mementos and upcycled furniture. In this book of ideas and interiors, she shares her approach to achieving unique style, a firm believer that our own collections, imparting the memories they do, are a vital part of any home.

$65

COLOUR – A Journey Victoria Alexander The bestselling author of One explores the implications, history and cultural meanings of colour in our lives. Colour is intrinsically linked to how individuals make sense of the world, has the power to completely transform mood, often subliminally, and is capable of being energetic or restful, passive or aggressive, harmonious or dull. With chapters on individual colours, and their influence, this book will inspire you to make creative choices in your wardrobe, your home and your life.

$50

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JAMIE’S 15-MINUTE MEALS

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Have you wished there was a magic formula to simplify cooking and amplify taste? Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall puts three good things together on a plate and, somehow, the whole is always greater and more delicious than the sum of its parts. Looking back over nearly two decades of professional cookery, he has worked out the combinations of three things to create 200 recipes, both well-loved classics and brand new ideas, accompanied by sumptuous photography.

Jamie Oliver Following the huge success of Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals, Jamie Oliver now pushes the concept of super quick, tasty, nutritious, everyday food to a new level, without compromising on flavour. He’s taken inspiration from all over the world, embracing the tastes that we all love, playing on classic chicken, steak and pasta dishes, looking at Asian-inspired street food and brilliant Moroccan flavours, putting together great salads and so much more… and the recipes are so easy to follow!

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THE ENGINE ROOM EATERY Natalia Schamroth & Carl Koppenhagen Natalia Schamroth and Carl Koppenhagen are renowned for innovative food, packed with flavour, so it’s easy to see why every year The Engine Room Eatery, on Northcote Point, wins awards: the food is fabulous, the wine list superb, the service snazzy and the entire experience exemplary. With 100 of the restaurant’s best dishes, all stunningly photographed, plus recipes for meals that Carl cooks for staff dinners, this superb book will delight and inspire you.

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THE VINTAGE TEA PARTY YEAR Angel Adoree From the author of the hugely successful Vintage Tea Party Book which featured bespoke tea parties from a bygone era, with a customised menu of treats to elevate any function into a swanky soiree. Angel Adoree’s perfect combination of recipes and lifestyle tips takes you through a year of hosting ideas and celebrations, covering all aspects of vintage style. Extensive new recipes, styling hints and tips for vintage hunting make this book a must-have for vintage connoisseurs and tea party enthusiasts.

$40

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LA CIGALE Elizabeth Lind People come from miles away to buy fresh produce and imported French goods at Parnell’s La Cigale French Market and Bistro, and to sample the fare on offer through the market stalls and at the cafe. With lots of appetising photographs, this gorgeous book, telling how Elizabeth and Mike Lind turned their love of France into a thriving business, includes recipes from home and abroad, and profiles of the local stallholders.

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Kevin McCloud To celebrate 14 glorious years of programmes, Kevin McCloud delves into the archives of ‘Grand Designs’ to highlight which were his favourite projects. But this is not just an idiosyncratic choice; the book charts where domestic architecture has come from, and is moving to. With stunning photography, building plans and Kevin’s unique analysis of each project, The Best of Grand Designs shows why the series has an important legacy for good house design.

$55

CONTEMPORARY GARDENS OF NEW ZEALAND Carol Bucknell & Sally Tagg This is coffee-table gardening at its best – the enjoyment of a garden trail from the comfort of your own home – as the superbly 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.

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Missy Melicious Sticky Date, Pumpkin Pie, Pina Colada, French Toast, Pink Lemonade, Baileys Baby, Crème Brûlée, Feijoa, Strawberry Shortcake are just some of the flavours in this quirky cupcake book. Bursting with beautiful cupcakes, but including some whoopie pies and cookies, for you to make at home, each treat, showcasing Missy Melicious’s individual style and flare, is surprising and delicious, just like those from her popular West Auckland shop.

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Michele Hickman A beautiful and well-researched guide to 50 interesting New Zealand private and public botanic gardens to visit. From New Zealand Gardens Trust gardens of international significance to small personal favourites, from Europeaninfluenced formality to gardens evoking the atmosphere of the native bush, this guidebook, with superb photographs and comprehensive contact details, is a delight for all gardening fans who will be inspired to plan a visit soon.

$50

ADAGIO – Living and Gardening Mindfully

THE NATURAL GARDEN Xanthe White A sumptuous and inspirational landscape design book that looks at how award-winning landscape designer Xanthe White’s signature style, which she calls the ‘natural’ or ‘wild’ garden, can be applied to flower, native, rural, dry, inner city, productive, subtropical, coastal, and small city wall and roof gardens. Warmly and expertly written, and lavishly illustrated with photos and Xanthe’s own hand-drawn plans, the book also contains best-plant guides for each garden type as well as growing and composting advice.

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BACK TO THE LAND – A Year of Country Gardening Lynda Hallinan Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan, having created a country-sized vegetable garden and heritage fruit orchard on a 20-hectare property near the Hunua Ranges, shares with characteristic wit a year of her gardening exploits. Peppered with practical advice, wonderful photographs and more than 60 recipes for making the most of her harvests, Lynda’s monthly accounts of country life reveal her unstoppable energy and down-to-earth enthusiasm for living off the land.

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Trisha Dixon A charming treatise on slow gardening and the importance of slowing down and enjoying life. At the same time, an environmental message regarding living ethically and sustainably is delivered in Trisha Dixon’s inimitable style, as she seamlessly blends personal anecdote with musings and facts, drawing on her gardening background and her wide-ranging interests in philosophy, music, art, nature and the environment. A gorgeous book for anyone who yearns for a more environmentally-attuned life.

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Orhan Pamuk The superb, moving story of a family gathering before the Turkish military coup of 1980. Orhan Pamuk writes about the fading Ottoman, cosmopolitan grandeur of Turkey, which has been overwhelmed by both the drive to modernise and become Western, and the counter-drive towards radical Islam. The ‘silent house’ is inhabited by an old widow, whose grandchildren come to visit from time to time, and her servant, an outcast. Told from multiple points of view, their story is the story of 20th-century Turkey.

Hugh Howey An epic story of life, love and survival at all odds. In a ruined and hostile landscape, a community exists in a giant underground silo. Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies. Those who don’t follow the rules are the dangerous ones, daring to hope and dream, and infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple and deadly – they are allowed outside. Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last. Wool is exhilarating, intense, addictive.

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THE HEART BROKE IN James Meek From the author of the acclaimed The People’s Act of Love, a gloriously seductive, contemporary drama, full of scandal, moral dilemmas, love and sacrifice. Bec Shepherd is a malaria researcher struggling to lead a good life. Ritchie, her reprobate brother, is a rock star turned TV producer. When Bec refuses an offer of marriage from a powerful newspaper editor and Ritchie’s indiscretions catch up with him, brother and sister are forced to choose between loyalty and betrayal.

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BACK TO BLOOD Tom Wolfe From the author of the international classic The Bonfire of the Vanities. Set in the turbulent heart of America’s racial vortex – Miami – this is a big, panoramic story of the new America, a brilliant and hilarious reckoning of contemporary life. Into the feverous landscape of the city, Tom Wolfe introduces an unforgettable array of characters: the Cuban mayor, the black police chief, an ambitious young journalist and his Yale-marinated editor; a psychiatrist who specialises in sex addiction…

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QUESTIONS OF TRAVEL Michelle de Kretser This dazzling and compassionate novel charts two very different lives. Laura travels the world before returning to Sydney, where she works for a publisher of travel guides. Ravi dreams of being a tourist until he is driven from Sri Lanka by devastating events. Around these two superbly drawn characters, a double narrative assembles an enthralling array of people, places and stories. Illuminating travel, work and modern dreams in this brilliant evocation of the way we live now, Questions of Travel is a transformative, funny and moving novel.

THE BAT Jo Nesbo A young Norwegian girl taking a gap year in Sydney has been murdered, and Detective Harry Hole has been sent to Australia to assist in any way he can, but he’s not supposed to get too involved. When the team unearths a string of unsolved murders and disappearances, nothing will stop Harry from finding out the truth. The hunt for a serial killer is on, but the murderer will talk only to Harry. The Bat is the legendary first novel from the international bestselling Jo Nesbo.

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THE ELEPHANT KEEPERS’ CHILDREN Peter Hoeg Peter and Tilte’s parents, the pastor and the organist of the only church on the tiny island of Fino, are known for fabricating cheap miracles to strengthen their congregation’s faith. When scientific and religious leaders from around the world are assembling in Copenhagen for a conference, Peter and Tilte suspect their parents are up to far greater mischief. Part adventure story, part study of human nature, this is a delightful, thought-provoking novel from a prizewinning Danish author.

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MR PENUMBRA’S 24-HOUR BOOKSTORE Robin Sloan This charming and hilarious adventure has secret societies, unbreakable codes, underground lairs, cutting-edge technology, the googleplex... and lots of books! These books will introduce Clay Jannon to the strangest, smartest girl he’s ever met. They will lead him across the country, through the shadowed spaces where old words hide. They will set him on a quest to unlock a secret held tight since the time of Gutenberg – a secret that touches us all.

$37

SWEET TOOTH Ian McEwan During her final year at Cambridge University in 1972, Serena Frome finds herself being groomed as an ideal recruit for MI5. England’s legendary intelligence agency is determined to manipulate the cultural conversation by funding writers whose politics align with those of the government. Serena’s ‘secret mission’ brings her into the literary world of Tom Haley, a promising young writer. Ian McEwan’s mastery dazzles the reader in this superbly deft and witty story of betrayal and intrigue, love, and the invented self.

TWO BROTHERS Ben Elton From one of contemporary literature’s most provocative and entertaining writers, a deeply poignant novel set in Berlin between 1920 and 1945. Two babies are born: two brothers, united and indivisible, sharing everything. Twins in all but blood. As Germany marches into its Nazi Armageddon, the ties of family, friendship and love are tested to the very limits of endurance. And the brothers are faced with an unimaginable choice... Which one of them will survive?

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FICTION

SAN MIGUEL T.C. Boyle From the international bestselling author, a haunting historical novel about three generations of women living on a desolate island off the California coast. As her husband takes over the sheep ranch on San Miguel in 1888, Marantha Waters strives to persevere in the face of brutal isolation; in 1930 the Lester family arrive, only to find the unyielding island is haunted by its history. San Miguel is a vivid, gripping story of hard lives pitched against the elements, the desires of stubborn men and the unbearable burden of love.

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NW Zadie Smith This brilliant tragi-comic novel follows four Londoners – Leah, Natalie, Felix and Nathan – as they try to make adult lives outside of Caldwell, the council estate of their childhood in North West London. From private houses to public parks, at work and at play, where the main streets hide the back alleys and taking the high road can sometimes lead you to a dead end, NW is a quietly devastating novel of encounters, mercurial and vital, like the city itself.

$37

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A POSSIBLE LIFE

Donna Leon From the international bestselling crime writer, a gripping tale of intrigue, music, history and greed. Caterina Pellegrini, a young Venetian music researcher, has been hired to find the truthful heir to an alleged treasure devised by a once-famous baroque composer. Caterina can only solve the mystery by reading through the papers contained in two antique chests left by the composer. His life draws her into one of the most scandalous affairs, and her research takes her in unexpected directions.

Sebastian Faulks From the author of the acclaimed Birdsong and Engleby, a dazzling novel about love and war – five transporting stories and five unforgettable lives, linked across continents and time. Soldiers and lovers, parents and children, scientists and musicians risk their bodies, hearts and minds in search of connection – some key to understanding what makes us the people we become. Provocative and profound, Sebastian Faulks, with superb storytelling, explores the chaos created by love, separation and missed opportunities.

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THE JEWELS OF PARADISE

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BUDDHALAND BROOKLYN

IN FALLING SNOW Mary-Rose MacColl In this vivid and compelling story of love, war and secrets, Iris, an elderly widow, is invited to attend a reunion in France, where she served in a hospital during WWI. Determined to go, she is overcome by memories of the past: war is a brutal thing, and when the ultimate tragedy happens, there is a terrible price that Iris had to pay, a price that will echo down the generations. A moving and uplifting novel about the small, unsung acts of heroism of which love makes us capable.

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Richard C. Morais From the author of the popular The Hundred-Foot Journey. When an introverted Buddhist monk, Seido Oda, is ordered to leave his peaceful refuge in the remote mountains of Japan and open a temple in Brooklyn, New York proves a severe shock to him. He has to work with a motley crew of American Buddhists whose misguided practices lead to a host of hilarious cultural misunderstandings. With rich descriptions and a cast of eccentric characters, this is a charming story about how we find ourselves in the unlikeliest of places.

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THE POTTER’S HAND

THE HYDROGEN SONATA Iain M. Banks The new Culture novel from one of the best science fiction writers of modern times is a masterpiece of storytelling, world-building and imagination. It is, truly, the final days for the Gzilt civilisation. An ancient people, they helped set up the Culture 10,000 years earlier; now they’ve made the collective decision to follow the well-trodden path of millions of other civilisations: they are going to Sublime, elevating themselves to a new and almost infinitely more rich and complex existence.

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David Day Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, master hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga’s thrilling surface. Intriguing to the uninitiated, enchanting to the Tolkien enthusiast, The Hobbit Companion, complete with original and atmospheric illustrations, will enhance our enjoyment of his dark, mysterious world.

VOGUE POSTCARDS – 100 Iconic Covers Vogue For lovers of fashion, classic style and graphic design: a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a striking Vogue cover. From early aspirational illustrations to modern celebrity photography, this is a stunning selection of Vogue’s most dazzling images since its launch 120 years ago.

NOVELTY

THE HOBBIT COMPANION

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A.N. Wilson The epic story of the Wedgwood dynasty. In 1774, Josiah Wedgwood, master craftsman with a burning scientific vision, embarks upon the 1000-piece Frog Service for Catherine the Great. As the family fortune is made, and Josiah’s entrepreneurial brilliance creates an empire that will endure for generations, it is his daughter Sukey who bears clear-eyed witness. Rich in warmth, intellect and humanity, The Potter’s Hand explores the lives and loves of one of Britain’s greatest families, whose travails are ordinary – and extraordinary.

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LATIN FOR GARDENERS

DIARY OF A DOG-WALKER

Lorraine Harrison An informative, entertaining and beautifully illustrated guide to unravelling the mysteries of botanical Latin. Over 3000 Latin names are listed alphabetically, showing how they reveal where a plant originally comes from, along with clear definitions, preferred growing conditions, and its shape, form, colour, taste and smell. Fascinating spreads retell the adventures of important plant hunters such as Sir Joseph Banks and Alexander von Humboldt, and explain how their discoveries affect the way our gardens look today.

Edward Stourton If you are accompanied by a dog you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you – about anything. Edward Stourton’s walks with Kudu, his dog, have become an opportunity for wonderfully unlikely encounters, and reflecting on the world from the dog-walker’s perspective proves remarkably illuminating. Small trips to the park offer big insights into romantic attachment, honour and heroism, guilt and depression, our sense of duty, beauty and the hard facts of life’s pecking order. Witty and wise, this gem is irresistible.

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IDIOMANTICS

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LOVE YOU – Be Your Best & Live Your Dreams Kimberley Crossman A motivational self-help book for young New Zealand women making their way in the world. Successful ‘Shortland Street’ actor and TV host Kimberley Crossman shares her life lessons and tools for building confidence and making positive changes that will enable you to attain your goals and dreams. Love You is full of practical advice and includes exercises to help with goal setting, relationships and developing a positive self image.

$26

NOVELTY

Philip Gooden & Peter Lewis Fascinating and illuminating, Idiomantics is a unique exploration of the world’s most unusual idiomatic phrases. What’s so intriguing about the wide range of colourful phrases used in everyday speech is their peculiarity: both in the sense of being particular or unique to the culture from which they originate, and in the sense of being downright odd. This playful book focuses on 12 groups of idioms around the world, looking at subjects such as fun and games, gastronomic delights and the daily grind.

$25

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NON-FICTION

MORANTHOLOGY Caitlin Moran The only drawback about the bestselling How to be a Woman was that Caitlin Moran was limited to one subject. Moranthology shows that Caitlin can be ‘quite chatty’ about many other things, including cultural, social and political issues. She ruminates on – and sometimes interviews – subjects as varied as caffeine, Keith Richards, Ghostbusters, Twitter, transsexuals, the welfare state, the royal wedding, Lady Gaga, among others. With her unique voice, Caitlin brings insight and humour to everything she writes.

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ON SONG Simon Sweetman A lively journey through New Zealand’s diverse pop landscape. Music journalist Simon Sweetman has interviewed the writers and performers of beloved Kiwi classics, presenting ‘in conversation’ text that illuminates the fascinating stories behind the pop songs we know and love, all complemented with a plethora of artists’ personal imagery and archival photographs. A stunning portrait of modern New Zealand through music, On Song is a broad and accessible record for music and pop culture lovers.

$65

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FIFTY MACHINES THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF HISTORY Eric Chaline The fourth title in the popular series, this celebration of 50 iconic machines, and of mechanical technology in general, charts the development of human civilisation through the machines it has produced. From the pre-eminent inventions of the Industrial Revolution to items that have revolutionised communications and enabled space exploration, Eric Chaline gives the historical and technological context behind the devices that, in their time, were pushing the boundaries.

SECRETS AND TREASURES

A FABLED LAND

Ray Waru Intriguing stories are behind many of the diverse objects in Archives New Zealand. The bizarre jostle with the significant in the thousands of boxes containing all sorts of treasures and secrets, including such intriguing items as: a rare letter written by Captain Cook; records of secret weapons; the battle-worn flag of the warrior prophet Te Kooti. This book delves into the archives to tell a very human story of New Zealand that involves love, death, war, immigration, disaster, protest, defiance, censorship – and hokey pokey.

Bruce Ansley & Peter Bush The historic Mesopotamia Station is located in mid-Canterbury at the headwaters of the magnificent Rangitata gorge. Bruce Ansley has brilliantly captured the spirit of this great sheep station: from the early pioneers who first braved its harsh winters and searing summers to the ingenuity and drive of the present-day owners. Peter Bush’s stunning images, taken over a 50-year period, illustrate the great musters of days gone by, the dignity of the shearing teams, the majestic country and the characters who people Mesopotamia’s story.

FIELD GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND’S NATIVE TREES

CHILDRENS

Brian Sibley Enter Bilbo Baggins’ world through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and all the principal cast and filmmakers, who share secrets and tales of what it was actually like bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel into breathtaking three-dimensional life and making movie magic in Middle-earth. This Official Movie Guide is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, locations, sets, creatures and costumes.

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John Dawson & Rob Lucas If the monumental award-winner has inspired you to venture into the outdoors to look more closely at our unique tree flora, this compact field guide will be your perfect companion. It contains detailed information on all native trees found on the main islands of New Zealand, including the Chathams. Organised in three main sections – conifers, tree ferns and flowering trees – this comprehensive reference book covers over 200 species, with over 1500 superb photos.

$50

100 AMAZING TALES FROM AOTEAROA Simon Morton & Riria Hotere Te Papa stores more than 2 million pieces in trust for the nation. This book takes readers on a tour behind the scenes of the museum to discover more about 100 of these treasured items. Readers will learn the secrets of the first dinosaur fossil ever discovered, see new and unique spider species, be inspired by famous paintings and quirky jewellery, encounter fearsome weapons and armour from the Pacific, and uncover the deep and personal stories of Maori taonga.

$35

FOOTSTEPS THROUGH THE FOG

THE LOOKY BOOK

Margaret Mahy & Gavin Bishop Unlike her brothers and sisters, Anthea cannot see, so when they all go to the beach one day, their mother tells them to take care of her. While they are playing on the sand, a thick fog rolls in from the ocean. Suddenly it’s up to Anthea to get everyone home safely. Written by Margaret Mahy and illustrated by Gavin Bishop, this is a beautiful, heart-warming story about using all the senses, that gives a new perspective on blindness.

Donovan Bixley Hours of fun for the kids, The Looky Book is a puzzle book with colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference when the mischievous keas have changed somebody’s campervan, find the animals hidden deep in the bush, match the farmers to their animals, spot what’s wrong in some weird and wonderful scenes. From the illustrator of the popular The Wheels on the Bus and Old Macdonald’s Farm.

$20

CHILDRENS

THE HOBBIT: An Unexpected Journey – Official Movie Guide

$20

THE MAN FROM THE LAND OF FANDANGO

MISTER WHISTLER

Margaret Mahy & Polly Dunbar A magical, fantastical rhyming poem, full of Margaret Mahy’s signature wordplay and joie de vivre, brilliantly matched by Polly Dunbar’s humourous illustrations. The man from the land of Fandango is coming to pay you a call! He wears a hat with a tassel and a polka-dot tie… and he juggles and bounces and dances with bears, bison, baboons, kangaroos and even dinosaurs. He’s wonderful and amazing – so watch out for him, because he only appears every 500 years!

Margaret Mahy & Gavin Bishop A hilarious, lively story by two luminaries of New Zealand children’s picture books. Absent-minded Mister Whistler always has a song in his head and a dance in his feet. But in a rush to catch the train, he is so distracted he loses his ticket. Is it in the bottom pockets of his big coat or the top pockets of his jacket? Perhaps he slipped it into his waistcoat... Mister Whistler has to dance his way out of his clothes to find his ticket!

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ANTIFRAGILE – How to Live in a World We Don’t Understand

Roger Osborne This fascinating and erudite history tells the stories of the world’s different democracies that have come into existence during the past 2500 years. From Athens to Rhaetia, Jamestown to Delhi, and Putney to Pretoria, Roger Osborne shows how democratic systems are always a reflection of the culture and history of their birthplaces. Democracy can only be understood through the engrossing and inspiring stories of the people who fought to bring it about.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb In his international bestseller The Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb explained the existence of high-impact rare events beyond the realms of normal expectations. In this new book, going much further, he tells us how to live in a world that is unpredictable and chaotic, and how to thrive during moments of disaster. Antifragility is about loving randomness, uncertainty, opacity, adventure and disorder, and benefitting from a variety of shocks – chaos is what makes us human.

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THE SWERVE – How the Renaissance Began Stephen Greenblatt Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction. An innovative work of history by one of the world’s most celebrated scholars and a thrilling story of discovery, The Swerve details how one manuscript by Lucretius, plucked from a thousand years of neglect almost six centuries ago, made possible the world as we know it. The ancient Roman philosophical epic’s most dangerous ideas fuelled the Renaissance, inspiring Botticelli, shaping the thoughts of Galileo, Darwin and Einstein, and influencing Montaigne.

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THE GREAT DEGENERATION – How Institutions Decay and Economies Die Niall Ferguson In this fascinating book, bestselling author Niall Ferguson dramatises the overwhelming importance of the structures that allow us to be governed, to trade and to legally protect ourselves. The Great Degeneration is an attempt to explain what it is that makes us human – how we come together to build our societies and how we succeed or fail in making the structures that allow us to be happy, secure and fulfilled. In a rapidly changing world, there can be no more important subject.

$37

BETTER THAN FICTION – True Travel Tales From Great Fiction Writers

TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS Daniel Klein The bestselling co-author of Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar journeys to the Greek island Hydra to discover the secrets of ageing happily. Drawing on the lives of his Greek friends, as well as philosophers ranging from Epicurus to Sartre, Daniel Klein learns to appreciate old age as a distinct and extraordinarily valuable stage of life. Travels with Epicurus is a travel book, a witty and accessible meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well.

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Lonely Planet A whirlwind tour of the globe, seeking out the highest, deepest, widest, narrowest, coolest, hottest, scariest, smelliest... things on the planet. What’s the longest place name? The oldest fossil? Most treacherous road in the world ? Most dangerous food to eat? Scariest place to stand because you might be struck by lightning? It’s all here! Each page is dedicated to a theme, and quirky graphics, illustrations and photographs capture these extreme themes from a child’s point of view.

$30

KIWI KIDS ROAD ATLAS & HOLIDAY ACTIVITY BOOK Hema Maps This fun atlas is designed for families to ensure it includes everything you need for travelling with kids. Each simple page is brought to life with a puzzle or game to help children pass the time… and every page wipes clean to be used again and again. The maps are easy for children to follow, showing plenty of places of interest, including wildlife experiences and things for the whole family to see and do.

CHILDRENS

EXTREME PLANET

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Lonely Planet A collection of original travel stories by some of the world’s best novelists, including Isabel Allende, Alexander McCall Smith, Bryce Courtenay, Keri Hulme, Frances Mayes, Joyce Carol Oates, Ta Obreht. Exhilaratingly varied in place, plot and voice, these tales all share one common characteristic: they manifest a passion for the precious gifts that travel confers, from its unexpected but inevitably enriching lessons about other peoples and places to the truths it reveals about ourselves.

$13

AT THE BEACH – Explore and Discover the New Zealand Seashore Ned Barraud & Gillian Candler A delightful introduction to the natural history of the New Zealand seashore: three familiar habitats – the sandy beach, rockpools and mudflats – are illustrated (including detailed cross-sections) with many of the plants and animals that play a part in these rich ecosystems. Readers are directed from there to pages dedicated to detailed coverage of crabs, sea stars, kina, sea anemones, shellfish, seaweeds, sponges, sandhoppers, fish, jellyfish, shrimps and birds.

THE ACB WITH HONORA LEE Kate De Goldi & Gregory O’Brien From the author of the award-winning The 10pm Question. When Perry and her father visit her gran, Honora Lee, at the rest home, Gran never remembers them. But on Thursday afternoons Perry is allowed to visit her gran on her own, and discovering that Honora has an unconventional interest in the alphabet, Perry decides to make an alphabet book with Honora’s help. With warmth, quirky humour and a rich cast of ‘residents’, the story is a meditation on kindness, patience and acceptance – of the very young and the very old.

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DART OF CASTLE HILL

THE QUEEN AND THE NOBODY BOY Barbara Else From the author of the acclaimed and popular The Travelling Restaurant. Hodie is the unpaid odd-job boy at the Grand Palace in the Kingdom of Fontania. Fed-up, he decides to leave and better himself in the South. But the young Queen, 12-year-old Sibilla, is fed-up, too, because of gossip about her lack of magical ability. She decides to go with him, insisting he go north to get his mother’s bag back from the Emperor of Um’Binnia.

$25

CHILDRENS

Christine Fernyhough & Susan Elijas This book has it all – superb contemporary collage illustrations, hide-and-seek interactive text, a great rhyming story, the backdrop of a stunning New Zealand sheep station, and a lovely sense of humour. Dart the dog is an appealing main character – a bundle of energy who is tireless in his search... and you get to find out what goes on in a hill country sheep station.

$20

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OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE – A New History of Democracy

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BIOGRAPHY

GRACE – A Memoir Grace Coddington Esteemed creative director of Vogue, the passionate and flame-haired doyenne of fashion, Grace Coddington’s extraordinary life is revealed in her own words, drawings and photographs. Beginning in wartime Anglesey, this witty, forthright memoir follows Grace’s trajectory from London in the swinging Sixties, to Paris and the ready-to-wear revolution, and on to America in the late 1980s when the era of power-dressing and the supermodel began, and the centre of gravity in the fashion world shifted from Europe.

$50

AFTER EVEREST – Inside the Private World of Edmund Hillary Paul Little This penetrating exploration of the life of mountaineer and adventurer, Edmund Hillary, reveals a complex character of paradoxes. Much has been written about his great adventures, but the drama of Ed’s later years throws fascinating light onto the world of the private man: the death of his wife and daughter in an air crash, his remarriage to the widow of an old friend, and, finally, the falling out, after his own death, of family members and those in his inner circle.

$37

Pamela Hicks This magical memoir about childhood in India, by the daughter of Lord Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, is a glimpse into the lives and loves of some of the 20th century’s leading figures: the British aristocracy, Hollywood stars, politicians and celebrities. Maintaining a life-long love affair with the people and place of India, Lady Pamela Hicks is a fascinating woman with a unique story: a blend of nostalgia for a lost world and a snapshot of a key moment in history.

$40

JOSEPH ANTON – A Memoir Salman Rushdie On 14 February 1989, Salman Rushdie was informed by a BBC journalist that he had been ‘sentenced to death’ by the Ayatollah Khomeini for his novel The Satanic Verses, which was accused of being ‘against Islam, the Prophet and the Quran’. In this remarkable memoir Rushdie tells the story of one of the crucial battles, in our time, for freedom of speech. It is a book of exceptional frankness and honesty, compelling, provocative, moving, and of vital importance.

$40

BOND ON BOND

ROD – The Autobiography

Roger Moore Of the many actors to take on the coveted role of James Bond, the most renowned 007 – the one with most panache and charisma – is undoubtedly Roger Moore. To celebrate Bond’s heritage, Roger Moore has written a wonderfully witty account of all the Bond movies. From the girls to the villains, the cars to the cocktails, the gadgets to the locations, this beautiful book is illustrated with many iconic images from all the films plus previously unseen shots from the Bond archive.

Rod Stewart With his soulful and singular voice, narrative songwriting and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has paved one of the most iconic and successful musical careers. After five decades at its pinnacle, he takes a candid and romping look back at his life both on and off the stage: his humble British roots, the hell-raising years with trailblazing bands The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, his great loves – three marriages and eight children – and decades touring the world as a solo performer.

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AC/DC – Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be

MICK JAGGER

Mick Wall Mick Wall, the don of heavy metal writing, penetrates the wall around the Young brothers and writes the first authoritative, in-depth critical account of Aussie rock legends AC/DC. Having moved to London in 1975, their loud rock and attitude chimed well with the lingering pub rock and soon-to-be punk crowd. In 1980 their album ‘Back in Black’ took off – over 45 million copies sold worldwide – and as the band became a global phenomenon, so their reclusiveness increased.

Philip Norman Bestselling biographer Philip Norman offers an unparalleled account of the life of a living legend, Mick Jagger. From Home Counties schoolboy, to rebel without a cause, to Sixties rock sensation and global idol, Norman unravels with astonishing intimacy the myth of the inimitable frontman of the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger charts his extraordinary journey, stripping away the colossal fame, wealth and idolatry to reveal a story of calculating intelligence, talent and promise unfulfilled.

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BIOGRAPHY

DAUGHTER OF EMPIRE – Life as a Mountbatten

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WAGING HEAVY PEACE

I’M YOUR MAN – The Life of Leonard Cohen

Neil Young An iconic figure in the history of rock and pop culture, Neil Young has written his eagerly awaited memoir. Candid, witty and revealing, he offers a kaleidoscopic view of his personal life and musical career, spanning his time in bands Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, and his role as the patron saint of the grunge scene. Waging Heavy Peace will take its place beside the recent classic memoirs of Bob Dylan and Keith Richards.

Sylvie Simmons Leonard Cohen is renowned as an accomplished literary figure for his poetry and prose and as one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a man of spirituality, emotion and intelligence whose work has explored the definitive issues of human life – sex, religion, power, meaning, love. I’m Your Man is a deeply insightful, well-rounded portrait of an artist whose reach, vision and incredible talent has had a profound impact on multiple generations.

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Auckland Council with George Wood

GEORGE WOOD is a North Shore ward councillor on the new Auckland Council. The former three-term mayor of North Shore City lives in Forrest Hill with wife Myra.

Your councillors view of 2012 The fast looming closure of 2012 makes one reflects on the high and low points of the last twelve months. Auckland Council has now moved into the final year of this first term and 2013 will be interesting as we countdown to the local elections in October. Election year is always a time when councillors look closely at what has been achieved and count off the wins and losses from over the previous two years. High points for me would be: • The Auckland Plan: This document is technically called the Spatial Plan and is the blueprint for the development of Auckland over the next 30 to 40 years. I was very pleased with the final document. It is good to know that we now have a complete plan for Auckland’s future. The plan states that Auckland Council has a major leadership role whilst ensuring that central government targets the billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money that is currently spent, in a more beneficial manner. The other aspect was the decision to agree that in the final analysis trying to shoehorn 70% of residential development within the existing urban limits was too over optimistic. Council has now agreed to a figure of 60% over the next 30 to 40 years. • Transport Improvements: The opening of the Victoria Park tunnel in November 2010 and then the lane change configuration of the Victoria Park viaduct for February this year was a real highlight. This change has made a huge improvement to the operation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Gone are the morning queues from the apex of the bridge to the viaduct at Victoria Park as everyone drove into Auckland City Centre. Improvements to North Shore arterial roads are still progressing with plans to continue to upgrade Lake Road south of Hauraki Corner, Glenfield and Wairau road and Albany Highway from Schnapper Rock Road down to Albany. • Completion of the North Shore Wastewater Network: Pretty bland subject but for the North Shore this was the culmination of ten years of work by a great team of citizens, both elected and volunteers, working with council staff to get a highly efficient 30-year plan in place. The North Shore is now well ahead of the rest of Auckland with this comprehensive plan that now has sign off from the Environment Court. Well done to all concerned, it is a great achievement. • North Shore ferry services: It is great to learn that good progress is being made on the completion of a ferry wharf at Beach Haven. Auckland Transport is continuing to improve ferry services to the North Shore. Low points for me would be: • Ever increasing council debt levels and rates increases: The perception that everyone on the North Shore is rich and well healed is a common misconception at City Hall. It has been a hard task trying to debunk this myth. Work and enterprise is the cornerstone of the North Shore culture and success. I will continue to fight for fairer rates and taking steps to keep the debt at a manageable level. It is important that Mayor Brown and the councillors who support cranking up the debt levels are told of your concerns. • Failure to achieve integrated public transport ticketing: Sadly this issue still has not been solved. It seems we are dogged by indecision and the lack of a comprehensive plan to get integrated ticketing up and running. It is sad that after 12 years of talk Very little in the way of positive results have come to fruition. At the time of writing we had two completely different HOP cards one on the metro rail and the other on New Zealand Bus buses. Here’s hoping that we do see some improvements in 2013 – the people of Auckland have waited long enough for this basic transport provision. • Continuing teething problems as the new Auckland Council beds down:

It is great to learn that good progress is being made on the completion of a ferry wharf at Beach Haven. Auckland Transport is continuing to improve ferry services to the North Shore. A big part of my role, as one of the North Shore councillors representing the North Shore, is to advocate on behalf of our residents. It is always great to hit success but sadly problems, in some cases, are still taking more time than I would like to resolve. I feel that there is a void still in some areas between the new council and the community. We will continue to work on correcting these problems. Please continue to call me when you have an issue that seems difficult to resolve. I wish you and yours all the very best for Christmas and New Year. Let’s hope 2013 will be a bumper year!

All North Shore residents: As the Festive Season draws near Myra and I extend warm thanks for your continued support and best wishes for a

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year George Wood

Auckland Councillor Mob 021 281 5555 www.facebook.com/george.wood.566 GeorgeWood2012 george.wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Working to keep rates as low as possible!

www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 28 - December 2012 / January 2013

Travel: with The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna

Merry Christmas everyone! And Happy, Happy Holidays to you all! Speaking about happy holidays, my team have gone “all out” this month to bring you three of the most special Bucket List items we could find… The Safari package is something really special and I look forward to taking this up as soon as can be arranged. The Tulip fields in Holland are a sight to behold and this package takes in some of the most beautiful sights in Europe. Then the jewel in the Aussie crown “The Ghan” opens the traveller up to the wonders of the Australian Outback in the most luxurious manner possible, short of being chauffeur driven in a Rolls! Here in the office, our guys have got well and truly into the Christmas Spirit we had to put a bit of a lid on it when I overheard a phone call arranging to rent a reindeer for the next two weeks…Santa got told he could pick them up on his way through on the 24th! The tree is up, the lights are on, and the supply of candy canes and other sugary sweets have already been replenished twice. There are also heaps of items on the tree for the Mum’s and Dad’s and their “elves” to come in and try. For the Takapuna Beach Business Association promotion we arranged, through a number of our suppliers and friends, a bag full of goodies which we were very proud of. It contained more than $350 worth of bits and pieces. On behalf of the Team at “The Nauti Adventure Company”, I want to wish you all a Happy and Safe Holiday period and we look forward to seeing you back in the office in the New Year. May your Christmas bring you all the joy and blessings you deserve. The Nauti Adventure Company, Ground Floor, Crown Centre,67-73 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open: 8.30am-5pm Weekdays.Contact them on: (09) 488-7735. Email info@nautitravel.com - www.nautitravel.com

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YOUR EXPERTS IN TRAVEL VIA LAND, SEA OR AIR Makutsi safari springs – south africa Makutsi Safari Springs – Family run for over 30 years, Makutsi offers affordable 1-week packages including private accommodation, 2 meals per day, game drives and excursions into the surrounding areas. Diverse adventures, warm mineral springs, organic meals & a casual atmosphere…raw African bush enjoyed by people that appreciate the peace and serenity of nature. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Diversity of packages: Safaris & excursions, main camp & tented camp combination. • Length of stay: Time to create strong relationships. Time to actually digest your experiences. • Unique to the classic package: All ages welcome. No single supplement

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Terms and Conditions: Fares are ‘cruise only’ per person in complete twin accommodation (Lead-in Standard outside stateroom with window), inclusive of port charges. Above price is for departure 5th May 2013, Amadeus Elegant. Gratuities are additional. Supplements apply for other cabin categories and single occupancy, contact us for details. Confirmation of booking must be secured by a partially refundable deposit of 15% pp or full payment (payable within 4 days of booking). The balance of cruise must be paid no later than 14 weeks prior to sailing. Cruise is subject to availability. To be read in conjunction with the Booking and Passage Conditions in the Lueftner River Cruises 2013 brochure (copies available) which passengers will be bound by. Prices are cruise only – airfares, pre / post cruise accommodation, transfers, optional excursions and daily sightseeing are an additional cost (unless otherwise stated). Prices above are converted from EURO as at November 2012 and are subject to currency fluctuations up until time of full payment.

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Styling: with Lush Stylists Whether you are styling your home, an event, a dinner party or even yourself it’s the small things that make all the difference. Fashions and trends come and go and our lives are ever changing. Here are 5 style secrets from expert interior designer, image consultant and event stylist Julia Turnwald from LUSH Stylists that will help you keep up with the latest styles.

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from LUSH Stylists LUSH stylists specialise in creating the very best look in interiors for your home or business. They theme & style weddings, dinner parties, corporate events & have an extensive gift service. The LUSH personal styling and makeover team will help you achieve your ideal fashion look! LUSH stylists believe that when it comes to style it’s the small things that make all the difference.

1. Break all the rules! It is important to have cohesion with your look however you don’t have to have everything in just one style or colour tone. Dare to be different! 2. Consider the overall look...whether styling a table, doing up your home or even yourself ensure that you give each element as much attention as the other. When looking at Interior design or Events we should never forget ceilings or lighting, these will add dimension and atmosphere to a space. When looking at your own personal look don’t forget that what is happening under your clothes creates the foundation. 3. Pick a colour palette and stick to it! Too many colours can be overwhelming, the best looks are created with 3 to 4 colours in mind. 4. Have fun – style isn’t like marriage you don’t have to commit to the same look forever! 5. Never ever underestimate accessories! Creating a style is all about you, your lifestyle and your personality, accessories are the key to bringing a look together.

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Shore City Takapuna: Charles & Munro

Sparkle and Shine this Christmas Time! If you want to recreate the delight and wonder reminiscent of your childhood this Christmas, then a quick stop into Charles & Munro in Shore City is not to be missed. An interior design and gift boutique originating from Bethlehem, Tauranga, Charles & Munro has opened its doors to tempt the Takapuna market and look to future expansion. Stylist and Creative Director Lynley Hancox says: “We’ve always done Christmas in a big way in Tauranga and when the opportunity came up we thought a move to the coastal hub of Auckland to be just the right next step.” “We’re known for our creative edge and design flair, carrying brands that reflect this including General Eclectic, Papaya, Lisbeth Dahl, Miss Etoile, Rice, PT Home, Karlsson and more.” The store is full of design ideas and inspiration, and although termed a “pop up” has the feel of a store with a permanent heart. The Christmas displays change regularly and the store tries to offer more than just the usual retail experience. Lynley said: “We want you to go home feeling you’ve seen something unique and different, something that makes you smile or gives a little sparkle.” Lynley and her creative team are behind the stunning Shore City Christmas decorations, with the amazing life-size angels overlooking the ground floor being a particularly eye-catching feature. As well as all of the basics, from balls to decorations, this delightful store stocks specialty items to dress up your table or your tree, delivering Christmas with a twist. Whether for your home, bach or office Charles & Munro can design a custom wreath or theme to suit your taste and budget. “It’s that one on one service you don’t get from the chains,” Lynley added.

Lynley and her creative team are behind the stunning Shore City Christmas decorations, with the amazing life-size angels overlooking the ground floor being a particularly eye-catching feature. Their store, in the appropriately festive-named town of Bethlehem, carries the full range of all their products including bespoke upcycled furniture. Charles & Munro have built a following for their individually designed chairs, and the few that are currently on display in the Shore City give North Shore shoppers a taste of more to come. An online presence also provides the added benefit of showcasing the delights available in both stores. Put an extra sparkle into your Christmas with Charles & Munro. Charles & Munro, Upper Level, Shore City, Takapuna.

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Have you been naughty or nice? Santa's arrival — 11am Sat 8th Dec

HE'S MADE HIS LIST, CHECKED IT TWICE, AND NOW HE'S BRINGING IT TO SHORE CITY TO FIND OuT IF YOu'VE GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL TO ADD. JOIN SANTA, MRS CLAuS, RuDOLPH AND THE GINGERBREAD MAN IN CENTRE COuRT FOR A CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG, FACE PAINTING AND FREE CANDY FLOSS FROM THE CANDY FACTORY!* *Candy floss available while stocks last.

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

BeefEater barbecues

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at Harvey Norman Wairau Park If you are starting to think about a new barbecue for summer then a trip to see the team at Harvey Norman at Wairau Park during December is a must. The weather people are predicting a long hot summer, so a new barbie is going to get lots of use. This month Harvey Norman Wairau Park have great deals on Australia’s legendary barbecue brand, BeefEater – one of the toughest, longest lasting barbecues you can buy. For over 25 years BeefEater has been making exceptional barbecues and are such a huge global brand that they’ve even been specified into luxury developments like the Palms in Dubai, and celebrities like Tiger Woods and Roger Federer are cooking with them. Ask the team at Harvey Norman Wairau Park and they’ll tell you that BeefEater Barbecues are one of the toughest, longest lasting barbecues you can buy. BeefEater have used materials like heavy gauge stainless steel in their manufacturing process and have numerous patents and trademarks based around their designs and technologies. Unlike many other manufacturers that screw or spot-weld their frames, BeefEater frames are fully seam welded along the length of the joins so they are stronger, more rigid, and won’t allow fats to drip through any gaps. BeefEater is so confident in the strength of their barbecue frames that they offer a 5 year warranty on their 1100 and Discovery series models and a LIFETIME warranty on their Signature series models. BeefEater is clearly a grill built to last! A BeefEater is not only tough – they’re great cookers too. Thanks to BeefEater’s unique vaporiser system you get a very even and very hot cooking surface that is very controllable. The burners on a BeefEater heat up so fast that there’s very little pre-heating time required. Simply turn a BeefEater on and

Ask the team at Harvey Norman Wairau Park and they’ll tell you that BeefEater Barbecues are one of the toughest, longest lasting barbecues you can buy. within minutes you’ll be grilling. BeefEater’s vaporiser system also reduces fatty flare-ups whilst you’re cooking as the fats and juices that hit the vaporisers turn to smoke before they flame. Plus there are the rust free cooking surfaces. All the cooking surfaces on a BeefEater are coated with a commercial grade porcelain enamel paint, which is baked on at very high temperatures. This means you’re cooking on a very tough and durable surface that is sealed to prevent rusting. Best of all this makes the BeefEater’s cooking surfaces non-porous and really easy to clean. And you don’t have to worry about residual flavours hanging around from the last time you cooked. This is all part of BeefEater’s “more time cooking, less time cleaning” philosophy. Starting a BeefEater is easy with BeefEater’s Quartz Start Ignition. Simply press and turn the control knob and the burner ignites every time. There’s no batteries required. BeefEater have a whole range of great BBQ’s. This month Harvey Norman have a great deal on the new BeefEater BUGG Portable Gas BBQ. The BUGG is a new species of BBQ. Small in size but big on technology and engineering with a host of features. The great thing about the BeefEater BUGG is you can take it anywhere. It works great on your balcony, but you can also easily take it to the beach. It can sit on the benchtop, or one of the superbly designed BUGG trolleys. This is the versatile BBQ that the world has been waiting for – available in funky orange or black. This month at Harvey Norman Wairau Park you can get the BeefEater BUGG, with the Trolley, for a special price on $899. Harvey Norman Wairau Park, 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. Visit: www.harveynorman.co.nz

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Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited

5 Favourites On The Shore Annette Muir is the owner of the Devonport Golf Shop. Originally from Melbourne, she has lived on the Shore for 25 years and is happy to call Takapuna home. This month, the keen golfer – who says she can’t go anywhere without bumping into someone she knows - shares with us her favourite things about living on the Shore.

evening Carole & Harriette at the Gala of the conference in France.

Pilates Worldwide Carole Fraser, owner & Authentic Romana’s Pilates instructor, and instructor Harriette Blackman have just returned from France after participating at the Romana’s Pilates Worldwide Conference. “It was a great experience and very inspirational to have lessons and spend time with master teachers. There is a fantastic camaraderie amongst the instructors from many other countries. This was the first conference that Romana Kyzanowska, 90 (the world renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates himself), did not attend, however, her daughter Sari and granddaughter Daria are carrying on her commitment as she did for Joe & Clara Pilates,” says Carole. Pilates Unlimited is a boutique style studio located in Takapuna, just along from The Department Store. Carole has been involved with the studio since it opened nearly 13 years ago, starting as a client, apprentice, Pilates instructor and, for the last six years, owner. “The question we get asked the most from people is ‘what is Authentic Pilates?” Says Carole. Pilates is a form of exercise, developed by Joseph H Pilates, for the mind and body based on principles of stretch and strength with control. At Pilates Unlimited we have all the apparatus (16 different pieces) that Joe Pilates developed. The main piece is the “Universal Reformer” that allows users to do over 60 exercises in sequence to work the overall body. The focus is to teach you to work from your ‘powerhouse’ (your centre stomach and buttock muscles) rather than your extremities (arms & legs). We elongate tone and strengthen rather than building bulk, along with a focus on flexibility and posture. We work with clients individually to achieve what their body needs. “By having all the apparatus means that we can teach the Pilates method to the clients as Joe Pilates developed the method to work the overall body and for you to take what we teach you into your everyday life. It is fair to say this man was ahead of his time, taking into account today the Pilates principles are being taught all over the world,” says Carole. If you would like to try Pilates please contact us or pop in to see one of our six Certified Authentic Romana’s Pilates instructors; Carole, Laiza, Ray, Joe, Lizzie & Harriette. www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz or phone 486 1018.

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Annette Muir 5 Favourite Shore Things 1. The friendly atmosphere There’s a real village feel to the North Shore – my relatives in Melbourne call it ‘the village’. It’s like everyone knows everyone. You can barely go anywhere without seeing someone you know. It makes it a very friendly, welcoming, happy place to live. 2. Takapuna Beach It’s got everything – boating, sailboarding, swimming. There’s something for everyone, and lots of people always get right behind any events that are put on there. It comes down to the village atmosphere again – people are always out and enjoying themselves. 3. The golf courses The North Shore has some of the best courses in Auckland. There’s nothing better, on a beautiful Saturday morning, than getting out and playing some golf. I’d say it was my ideal Saturday. As well as Waitemata, I play a lot at the North Shore Golf Club and I just love it. 4. Devonport Golf Shop I love being able to work there – because I’ve been there for quite a long time now, I’ve seen kids come through who started playing golf very young, and now I bump into them in Mac’s Brew Bar having a drink. It’s great to be able to stand by and watch players grow and develop. 5. Latin Larder I go there all the time. I like it because it has kept its consistency – it’s always good. They serve some very different dishes that you just don’t get everywhere else – I had the nicest Thai lamb salad there and I was very impressed. They’re friendly, the service is good – it’s just a nice place to go.

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The Arts & Entertainment: with Shane Cortese

Shore Matters with Maggie Barry

Eventful and Exciting First Year

Variety Bash’s ‘Bernie’ inspires Childrens Book I have always been a strong supporter of the Entertainers Charity “The Variety Club”. They go out of their way to help underprivileged kids in our country and always have a great time raising awareness and money. Imagine my pride when they asked me to become an ambassador for them. You may have heard about the ‘Bash’, an Shane Cortese action packed journey throughout parts of New Zealand in a convoy of painted up fire engines and cars, soaking each other on the way and calling into schools to donate money and in some cases bikes and mobility swings. One of the engines that I have a strong affiliation with is “Bernie” based on the North Shore. Bernie is a bright yellow engine with a team of dedicated personnel intent on having both a good time and raising a lot of money. Bernie is a 1964 Commer VK fire engine that was converted from a service engine to Variety Bash vehicle in the 1990’s. The team prides itself on having the best looking vehicle on the Bash and because of that it looks for as many opportunities to interact with children as possible. In this way the team is always aiming at generating as much exposure as possible to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand children. So to maximise this fund raising opportunity team member Adam Leslie has fulfilled a bucket list moment by writing a children’s book based on Bernie. He identified an incredible opportunity to turn a “Real” fire engine into an instantly recognisable children’s character. The Bernie’s Buddies book is in fact based on real life stories of the travels it has taken on the bash and some of the team that travelled on her. It is not only fun but also educates our children on the country they live in. Every place and every character in the book Bernie visited or met with on her cross New Zealand Journeys. I have seen a draft of the book and its bright, fun, informative and interactive. I am very proud to endorse it and can see it becoming a possible kids cult favourite. Just imagine if the next Thomas The Tank Engine type children’s series was born right here in our ‘hood. At around the $15.00 mark the book would make a great xmas present and for more information please feel free to email berniethefireengine@gmail.com (She even does children’s parties!) or visit the facebook page www.facebook.com/ BernieTheFireEngine

Working alongside you in the North Shore community and representing you in Parliament has made for an eventful and exciting 2012. In true Shore style, the end of the year is packed full of events from festive celebrations, the revived Devonport Arts festival, Sculpture onShore, to school prize giving’s, graduations and a Citizenship ceremony -and that’s just in one week. As I continue to get to know the diverse North Shore community and how to best represent ry. Bar Maggie your interests I’ve been reflecting on the successful milestones of 2012. It was a privilege in March to organise this years Bluegreens forum at Lake Pupuke where the PM John Key joined us to launch some significant new policies around water care and Nationals blueprint for the environment We had such good feedback from the colleges that attended my The Youth Leadership forum over winter that I’ve decided to make it an annual event. The speakers including the US Ambassador David Heubner and the Hon Jonathan Coleman, enjoyed their interaction with senior students on the theme of community and political leadership. Early in the new year I’ll be inviting applications for nominations for the Youth Parliament - a once in every 3 year opportunity to literally sit in my seat in the House and get to know what it’s like to be an MP. From those I’ve spoken to across the electorate, the mood is generally upbeat and positive We’re seeing increasingly positive signs both here and across the country when it comes to the economy. Not only is annual growth the highest it’s been since 2007, before the Global Financial Crisis hit, but last month Forbes placed New Zealand as the number one country to do business. They highlighted our stable and transparent business-friendly environment that supports entrepreneurship. In the 11 metrics they used to calculate our overall rank we came top in four: personal freedom, investor protection, lack of red tape and corruption. There were fine example of these values at work at both the recent North Harbour Club AIMES Awards and the Auckland North Westpac Business Excellence Awards. The pool of local talent and Shore based business innovation is having a growing impact on both our local and the national economies and its great to recognise and celebrate their successes. In the New Year I’ll be continuing my business breakfasts and inviting Minister’s as a way of helping facilitate ongoing interaction between the North Shore and the decision makers in Government. Rounding off the Ministerial visits that I’ve hosted throughout 2012 with the Prime Minister, Paula Bennett, Judith Collins, and Mark Mitchell, I hosted Jo Goodhew at my end of year Christmas lunch. Jo has Ministerial responsibility for Senior Citizens, Women’s Affairs and the Community and Voluntary Sector and I accompanied the Minister for meetings with members of North Shore Grey Power and Aged Concern. The North Shore hospital has continued to make great gains this past year and I was very proud to announce on behalf of the Health Minister Tony Ryall that the sub standard Tahoroto mental health facility is going to be completely rebuilt and will finally be the top class facility the North Shore needs and deserves. My offices in Anzac Street and Parliament will be closed over Christmas and New Year but phone messages will be cleared regularly and we will make every effort to assist where we can. In 2013 Devonport Gallery owner and long time teacher Prue Raos is joining us to head the Electorate Office alongside Rebekah, Monika and Sean. On behalf of the team, thank you all again for your support and for making me welcome in my first year as your North Shore MP. I wish you and your family a very happy and safe festive season and do come up and say hello if you see me around over the summer break. 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.

‘Quality’ is as important as ‘compact’ in Auckland’s future I know there is some concern on the North Shore about Auckland’s goal of becoming a quality compact city, and some confusion about the Unitary Plan process. The Unitary Plan will be the rulebook that sets out where and what we can develop and how we protect our environment and heritage. It will be the key tool to make sure ‘quality’ is as important as ‘compact’ in Auckland’s future. It will make sure new development is concentrated in the right areas, is of the right quality and that the character of our local communities is nurtured. It will protect our productive rural land and stunning coastal fringe from urban sprawl. Plus, it will ensure we can demand much better building design.

The Unitary Plan’s importance to our future development is why we want as many Aucklanders as possible to have their say on it. The plan will replace all of the differing former district and regional plans. This means one plan, for one Auckland, with clear rules for the whole region. It will be online and easier to use – saving time and money. What the Unitary Plan does NOT mean is wall-to-wall, high-rise apartments across the slopes of Auckland. The compact city model means a greater range of quality housing choices for people at all stages of life, whether it be housing a young, active family; a mid-rise apartment for young couples; or being able to downsize into a warm, dry and attractive terrace on retirement. It means building more of the homes we need, at the pace we need them, with the quality we all want. The Unitary Plan’s importance to our future development is why we want as many Aucklanders as possible to have their say on it. Auckland’s local boards have been holding workshops with key local stakeholders in their areas to provide local input into the draft plan. This feedback will shape the draft, which will be published in March for further informal consultation, when we want all Aucklanders to have their say. We will then process all the feedback, with a proposed plan notified in September 2013 and open for formal submission. Your local board members are happy to discuss the plan and its development with you if you are interested, and you can also look on the Auckland Council website for more information. Along with the Unitary Plan, another key part of Auckland’s future is a fully integrated transport system, and this month we took another important step towards that. AT HOP cards came into use on our ferries at the start of December, after a successful roll-out on the suburban rail network. From April the cards will become available on all Auckland buses as well. Our harbour setting comes into its own in summer, and as we move into the festive season, I wish you and your families a safe, happy and healthy summer, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley

Rigorously planning for our future

Ann Hartley.

Earlier this month, New Zealand’s population edged its way past the newsworthy milestone of 4,444,444 inhabitants – and as that total steadily rises, an increasing proportion is choosing to live in Auckland. Even during the ‘downturn’ of the past few years, Auckland’s population has grown at a rate approaching 2%, and more than a third of the nation now lives here. It’s reassuring then that we’re applying greater foresight and more rigorous processes to planning our future − to harness the city’s growth and preserve the quality of life that we’ve all come to expect. The guiding vision for Auckland is to become the ‘world’s most liveable city’, as spelled out in our 30-year Auckland Plan. The key tool in making that vision a reality is the Auckland Unitary Plan, which is now taking shape. It’s the new ‘rule book’ for what we can do on our land and property, and how we use the natural and physical resources of the region. The sort of issues to be considered include: Housing availability and affordability; Environmental protection; Rural and urban boundaries; Infrastructure, such as water and stormwater drainage; Business development areas; Provision of open space and community facilities; Transport improvements (including public transport, cycleways and new roads). Council officers and local board representatives are now meeting with key stakeholders and community groups to gather information and discuss ideas that will be used to prepare an initial draft. This will be released for informal public submissions from March to June next year. A sprawling, diverse city like Auckland throws up all sorts of challenges for those tasked with mapping its future. How do we bring our homes and our workplaces closer together? Retrofit Auckland with an integrated public transport system? Create enduring and vibrant neighbourhoods and business centres? Protect our natural assets and historical heritage for future generations? We haven’t always been the greatest planners, it’s true – perhaps that’s why ‘planning’ is almost a dirty word for some, along with ‘in-fill housing’ and ‘high-rise development’. But there is good planning and bad planning – and with growth comes change, and the need to be realistic about what is required to achieve our long-term goals. We’ve learned from other cities which have already gone through this process and, of course, from our own mistakes. Today, we’re following world best practice in our planning and design, and we’re encouraging our communities to take a full and active part in shaping our plans. We have a tremendous opportunity now to set the foundation for a sustainable and prosperous future, where local identity is celebrated alongside regional excellence. You can learn more about the Unitary Plan, as it develops, on the council’s website, and I encourage you to have a look, and to get involved if you feel strongly about an issue. The consultation process will provide every one of us with an opportunity to have our say and play a part. In March, the council will even cover the cost of having planners assist those people making submissions. After incorporating feedback, a final draft plan will go to the council in September 2013 for a decision on notification. Formal consultation and hearings will follow. If you have any questions, I would be delighted to hear from you – and you can also contact your local board representatives to discuss the issues. It’s been an exciting year for Auckland and for the North Shore, and you need only look through the pages of Channel each month to see the tremendous potential to be unlocked in our great city. I’m sure that 2013 will take us a significant step closer to realising our goals. Merry Christmas to you all, and a happy and safe holiday.

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Stand Up Paddling: with Mark Jackson

Our regular Stand Up Paddling (SUP) contributor is the energetic Mark Jackson, North Shore native and owner of Stand Up South Pacific Ltd.

Have a SUPer Holiday Season! Twas the weeks before Christmas and all through the house The family was stressing, even my spouse. Temperature’s rising, summer is near, But what should I buy for presents this year? The thought of shopping filled me with dread, While visions of beach breaks danced in my head. So down Hurstmere Road I went the next day, When a shop full of stand ups led me astray, I took the right turn and walked through the door. I looked all around me, and felt my heart soar. For what to my wondering eyes should appear, My problem’s solution, it was sooo clear…. SUP boarding’s the sport we all can enjoy. It’s easy to learn, and what a cool toy. Get your board and your paddle; bring a yearning for fun. This store’s got you sorted, they’re Number One.

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They have gifts galore to suit all price brackets; From gift vouchers for lessons to inflatable jackets. There are leg ropes and booties, rash shirts and shades, Paddles aplenty, there’s even “Quickblades!” As I strolled through the store all cheery and bright, I saw cameras and wetsuits, and a kiteboarding kite. And if that’s not enough, there’s still more to like, Be kind to the Earth, buy an electric bike. Now on to the boards, there’s so many to see, Kiteboards and surfboards, I spotted with glee. There are SUP boards to cruise on, to race, and to fish, SUP boards for waves, for whatever you wish. My shopping is finished, but one thing’s left undone. It hangs on the wall; it’s called the Stun Gun. I want and deserve it, my inner self roared; A present for me, a new paddle board.

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Chiropractic and a healthy lifestyle:

Body, Mind & Spirit with Kaytee Boyd

with Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic

of Real Health, Takapuna

Dr Nicola Pope has 12 years experience helping mums2be, kids and families. This month she shares her expertise and experience on pregnancy.

Kaytee Boyd is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, High Performance Nutritionist and Biomedical Intervention Therapist. In this issue she talks about Total Body Modification, a key tool used in the treatment of many health issues at Real Health Clinic in Takapuna.

Pregnancy Being pregnant is one of life’s highlights; a rollercoaster of excitement and hormone surges. If it’s your first, it’s probably rather daunting too. Your body is about to go through the fantastic changes that accompany bringing a new life into the world. Each of these changes, whether hormonal or more Dr Nicola Pope. physical, are controlled and coordinated by your Central Nerve System – your brain, spinal cord and nerves. Ensuring that this system is functioning well is the key to a comfortable, healthier pregnancy. A common misconception is that chiropractic care during pregnancy deals only with pain and discomfort, particularly within the pelvis and low back. This, however, is just one of many benefits. Studies show that women under regular chiropractic care through their pregnancy have fewer incidences of complications such as Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, indigestion, constipation and even miscarriage.

Studies show that women under regular chiropractic care through their pregnancy have fewer incidences of complications such as Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, indigestion, constipation and even miscarriage. Inuterine constraint is a condition that results from a twisting or tension in the pelvis. The resulting torsion causes the uterus to twist, leaving less room for bubs. This can lead to an awkward in utero position, such as transverse or breech. A leading chiropractor, Dr Larry Webster, pioneered a technique to address inuterine constraint. This was originally thought of as a ‘breech turning technique’ – something it does with great success. However, it’s now widely used by chiropractors trained in the technique to gently unwind the pelvis and uterus. By reducing inuterine constraint you give your growing baby the best chance possible to get into the correct position ready for birth-day. Research confirms that pregnant mums under chiropractic care have reduced labour times and require less intervention at birth. Now who doesn’t want that! Chiropractic can have huge benefits for mums2be and is becoming very popular with women who want to have the best pregnancy they can, naturally. Here at Zest, we look forward to supporting you to have a wonderful pregnancy experience! Contact: Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic, Phone 963 9447. Visit: www.zestchiro.co.nz

Kaytee Boyd.

Total Body Modification Here at Real Health we provide an holistic and integrated health care approach using Total Body Modification as the key tool in our treatments. Total Body Modification is a suite of advanced Kinesiology techniques that are designed to detect and correct faults that occur in most of the known body functions. Total Body Modification works on the well accepted philosophy that the body is controlled and organised by a biological computer being the brain and the nervous system. Disease and ill health are patterns and programs within the body that are

Total Body Modification works on the well accepted philosophy that the body is controlled and organised by a biological computer being the brain and the nervous system. not organised or managed correctly. The identification and correction of faulty functional programs and behavioural patterns allows the body to move to a healthier more balanced state to optimise healing emotionally, mentally and physically. You will be encouraged to be an active participant in your individual treatment plan by our caring and professional team. This is supported by regular open evenings we hold at our clinic educating you on the treatments being used. Using Total Body Modification we are able to specialise in the treatment of: Allergies; Hormonal and fertility issues; complicated and non responsive spinal problems; fat loss; chronic fatigue and adrenal fatigue; sugar imbalances; weight loss; addictions; anxiety; and many more. Take the first step of this journey by ringing the clinic on 489 3380 to book your first appointment or to join us for an educational evening. Real Health Clinic – 418 Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone 489 3380, or Visit: www.realhealth.co.nz

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The Healthy Channel with John Appleton

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.

D-Ribose Is it the sugar of life? As a result of seeing it featured in the excellent TV series IS MODERN MEDICINE KILLING YOU, many New Zealanders have now heard about D-Ribose. In the programme, integrative North Shore GP Dr Frances Pitsilis had success with a chronic fatigue (CFS) patient by supplementing his diet with a simple sugar known as D-Ribose. For many people this may have been the first time they have heard of D-Ribose. I have however been using it daily for many years – primarily to limit the possibility of an energy crisis during exercise and to assist with recovery afterwards. So what is D-Ribose (chemical name – alpha-D-ribofuranose)? It’s a simple 5 carbon sugar (glucose is a 6 carbon sugar) that is found in every cell in the human body. D-Ribose is a vital nutrient with a very significant role to play. Unlike sugars such as glucose which are metabolised to contribute to energy turnover – D-Ribose is not ‘burned’ for energy but is conserved by the cell for rebuilding the energy pool. It’s the only compound used by the body to manage cellular energy restoration. When we consume D-Ribose, the body recognizes that it is different from other sugars and preserves it for the vital work of actually making the energy molecule (ATP) that powers our hearts, muscles, brains, and every other tissue in the body. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy ‘currency’ of the cell and D-Ribose provides the key building block for ATP. Without sufficient D-Ribose the cell cannot make ATP. D-Ribose is naturally present in foods but only in very small amounts. Red meat is at the top of the list but the amount is insignificant. Dr Stephen Sinatra in his book ‘Metabolic Cardiology’ says “The dietary intake of D-Ribose is insufficient to provide any nutritional support, especially to those people suffering heart disease, neuromuscular disease and those hoping to recover quickly after exercise”. Although the first research on D-Ribose in humans goes back to 1958, D-Ribose was first developed as a dietary supplement in 1997 by Bioenergy Inc in the U.S. and since then many studies have investigated this amazing yet simple ‘sugar’. Much of the research has focused on the use of D-Ribose in association with heart disease and its use pre and post exercise. Results have indeed been exciting and it really is hard to believe that D-Ribose hasn’t been headline news. When there is a totally safe option that shows remarkable benefits we need to know about it. In 1973 German researchers reported that energy starved hearts could recover their energy levels if D-Ribose was given prior to or immediately following ischemia (reduced blood flow causing oxygen deprivation). In 1992 a study published in the Lancet showed that administration of D-Ribose to patients with severe stable coronary artery disease increased exercise tolerance and delayed the onset of angina. In 2003 University of Bonn Germany published the results of a heart failure study which showed that administration of D-Ribose improved the performance of the heart, increased exercise tolerance and significantly improved quality of life. When it comes to the use of D-Ribose by athletes it would have to be a ‘no brainer’. Dr James Roberts an American Cardiologist runs marathons. He says “it’s the impaired recovery of the muscle ATP pool that causes the pain, soreness and stiffness after training”. Dr Roberts found that taking D-Ribose before and after a run he felt really good and he was no longer fatigued in the days following a strenuous workout. Dr John St Cyr MD PhD an expert in cardiac metabolism points out that “three to four workouts per week may not allow enough rest between sessions for heart and muscle energy pools to return to normal levels”. Dr Ronald Terjung at University of Missouri discovered much to his surprise that when muscles were supplemented with D-Ribose they continued to add to their energy stores even while they were actively working. Until Dr Terjung’s study was published it was thought that muscle energy stores were only refilled when the muscle was at rest.

John Appleton.

As to who should consider supplementing with D-Ribose, it would be on my list for any condition where my cells might be energy starved – think - heart disease – chronic fatigue syndrome – fibromyalgia and any form of exercise. D-Ribose comes as a powder which dissolves instantly in water and it makes a very pleasant drink. Research shows that D-Ribose is very rapidly absorbed and approx 97% ‘gets through’. I take 5 grams daily (as a ‘sports’ drink). Even at high doses it’s a very safe supplement but because it can lower blood glucose levels, diabetics should talk with their doctor first. Cardiologists Drs Stephen Sinatra and James Roberts sum it up by saying – “we can’t overstate the effect of D-Ribose supplementation on maintaining energy levels. Any tissue that relies heavily on aerobic energy metabolism, such as the heart and muscles, will be severely affected by any amount of oxygen deprivation. The problem is ATP drain. The solution is to give it back.” Is D-Ribose the Sugar of Life? As I see it D-Ribose more than qualifies for this title. Footnote - If you would like to find out more about how D-Ribose and other nutritional interventions might help you, nutritionist and international athlete Kaytee Boyd at Real Health in Takapuna is the very best. Whether you have Olympic aspirations, are a Sunday jogger or have aches and pains that make it a struggle to get off the couch – have a chat with Kaytee. Ph: 09-489-3380 kayteeboydnz@gmail.com

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Channel Feature Interview: Playwright - Roger Hall

The Christmas Day audience enjoying a past performance.

Heather Vermeer meets iconic playwright Roger Hall, who has chosen to make his home here on the Shore.

Roger Hall.

Just bums on seats? You’re having a laugh! He somehow managed to walk purposefully, yet whimsically, along Hurstmere Road. His creased silvery linen jacket swayed from side to side above the deep indigo jeans that were just long enough to meet the tan brown leather shoes at the end of his towering frame. Casting a well-trained eye towards the new shop on his left, I imagined him simultaneously absorbing all he saw and compartmentalising it for possible future regurgitation. Here was an observer in action. One of New Zealand’s finest. I imagine this is how Roald Dahl would have appeared from behind. Roger Hall’s work has been performed on London’s West End, made into a feature film and several TV series. We can also thank him for establishing an Auckland Christmas tradition here on the North Shore. The performance on Takapuna Beach of a scene from The End of the Golden Weather, by another of the Shore’s greats, Bruce Mason, has been firmly fixed on the Christmas Day calendar for the past seven years. And the 10am event, which ‘allows time to open presents and get back for Christmas dinner’, is thankfully set again for this December 25th.

“Well, we don’t have many Christmas traditions here in New Zealand,” Roger pointed out, so he created one. Well-known Kiwi actor Stephen Lovatt will perform the scene from the oneman play that is set on a beach at Christmas in 1935, which Mason wrote as a low-cost production in that it only required one actor. Lovatt will donate his fee to Oxfam. It is hoped that the picnickers aplenty who flock to the event in their hundreds for this community-garnering festive occasion will also show their appreciation by giving to the charity on the day. The charity is one that is well-supported by Hall and his wife Dianne, who swapped their Havelock North villa for a Takapuna apartment seven years ago. The pair has also lived in Washington DC, Ponsonby, and Hawkes Bay, where Dianne was brought up. Living on the Shore enables the couple to enjoy time with their children and grandchildren and enjoy the vibrant, yet under-promoted, arts scene Auckland has. “It’s getting better and better; The Bruce Mason Centre and The Pumphouse, for example, are putting on some good productions. It’s amazing that there is so much theatre here in Auckland. I am not sure why young people are so much

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Channel Feature Interview: Playwright - Roger Hall

It’s getting better and better; The Bruce Mason Centre and The Pumphouse, for example, are putting on some good productions. It’s amazing that there is so much theatre here in Auckland.

Kiwi actor Stephen Lovatt.

more excited by theatre and performance these days.” Hall is delighted about the opening of the Q Theatre in the city and feels this venue will help to attract more international productions and talent to our shores. He enthused: “I describe Aotea Square as a multiplex, with The Civic Theatre, The ASB, The Herald, The Town Hall, The Basement, and now the Q Theatre – it’s phenomenal! But somehow we are not recognising Auckland as a great theatre city. The amount of venues and productions we have here really is phenomenal!” For his latest play, ‘You Can Always Hand Them Back’, Hall has worked with esteemed British songwriter and performer Peter Skellern and the two have become firm friends. Skellern, who has filled the London Palladium and performed for some of the world’s leading figures, starred in the concert that Hall put on here on the Shore for his own 70th birthday. The prolific songwriter, actor and singer has further connections to the Shore, with family based in Devonport, so his regular visits allow the two creative minds to meet. Their ‘play with songs’ focuses on a Grandma and Grandpa’s experiences of ‘grandparenthood’ and is due to be performed in Wellington and Dunedin next year. Hall allows me in on some of the quandaries of Christmas woven into the play, such as the unknown quantity of relatives that will be joining them for Christmas dinner and what size ham needs to be bought, questions currently being asked in his own home as the Hall family plan their festivities. Hall will be there on Takapuna Beach for the performance of ‘The End of the Golden Weather’, of course, followed this year by a family dinner here in Auckland. He and Dianne will treat the four grandchildren, instead of lavishing presents on each other, whilst also helping the developing world by purchasing ‘gifts with meaning’ for the adults. He and son Simon both unknowingly bought ‘each other’ a goat last year. Son Simon and daughter Pip are both based in Auckland and have followed their father’s path into writing; Pip is a playwright who is married to a TV director and Simon also writes and works in television. “I would, of course, have wished they had become lawyers or accountants, but no,” Hall smiles. His two children have quite a work rate to emulate as Hall, who also holds both the Queen’s Service Order and the New Zealand Order of Merit, aims to produce a new play every calendar year. This admirable feat has added works such as ‘Four Flat Whites in Italy’ and ‘A Short Cut to Happiness’, both of which were performed on the Shore last year, to his extensive body of work which started out with ‘Glide Time’ in 1976. This, Hall’s first play, was made into the popular 1980s TV series ‘Gliding On’. So how did a 19 year old who arrived in New Zealand from Essex in the late 1950s to an initial foray into the insurance field, forge a path to iconic playwright status?

Dialogue fascinates him. And he has a damn good knack of writing it in a believable way that people can relate to, and that, more often than not, makes them laugh. “I started writing a novel and realised it was full of dialogue. When I read a novel, I’d find I didn’t take in the descriptions very well and would find myself racing ahead to the next piece of dialogue. And I’d find that I couldn’t write the descriptions very well myself. “A lot of novelists have difficulty with the dialogue. It can so often end up with all the characters sounding the same. So, I think if you can do it well, you might as well do it. That’s how I ended up writing plays.” An insight into his mischievous humour comes when his eyes light up as he remembers back to the typing lessons he wisely decided to take up once he’d made the decision to become a writer. “I was the only male in the class at the time and we had to have this military band music playing whilst we typed along in time to the music. I thought this was absolutely hilarious!” he said, whilst acting out an exaggerated typing gesture in a staccato rhythm on an imaginary oldfashioned typewriter. He is pleased with the technological developments that have helped speed up the writing process over the decades. “I remember for my first play, I had all the drafts spread out all over my sitting room floor, marked with letters A, B etc. If you suddenly decided to change a character’s name, you had to re-type the whole script! These days, if you change your mind about anything you can just cut and paste it in. It’s wonderful how you can merge what would have been several drafts into one.” When I recall watching the play-turned-sitcom ‘Conjugal Rites’, penned by Hall, back in the early 1990s in the UK, Roger seemed surprised. It starred British family favourite actress Gwen Taylor, who had attracted a following in the smash-hit holiday-based comedy series of the time, ‘Duty Free’. ‘Conjugal Rites’ featured Hall’s acute observations and gentle humour brought to life through the frank discussions of a husband and wife - a style that has served Hall well over his four decades of writing. The title of his autobiography ‘Bums on Seats’ references the sometimes derogatory theatrical term, which he has heard being used in relation to his works. He alludes to the snobbery that exists within the arts, with high-brow proponents deriding the more accessible, often humorous works. He rebukes: “But if the theatres are getting full houses and the money’s rolling in…then I don’t hear any complaints!” And popularity is surely one of the greatest compliments of all, so who’s laughing now? The Christmas Day performance of a scene from ‘The End of the Golden Weather’ will take place on Takapuna Beach Reserve at 10am. No charge, donations to Oxfam.

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Dr Annie Si is a General Practitioner at Medplus. Her special interest and expertise in the management of food allergies was triggered by her own daughter’s food allergies.

Food Allergies in Children Joe Cachopa (centre) with a draft copy of his book during November. Left is Westlake Boys Head Master David Ferguson and right is the book’s designer Eddie van den Broek of Benefitz.

Book celebrates 50 years of Cricket at Westlake Boys A second comprehensive sporting book has been published to coincide with the Westlake Boys High School 50th Jubilee. Earlier this year “Westlake Rugby – the first 50 years”, written by Westlake Boys teacher Tony Vinicombe, was published. Now a second book “Westlake Cricket – The first half century” written by Westlake Boys Deputy Headmaster Joe Cachopa was launched at a function held at the school on Friday November 30th. The 240 page perfect bound book is a very comprehensive record of Westlake Boys cricket that has taken Joe Cachopa – the father of leading cricketers and Westlake old boys Brad, Carl and Craig – hundreds of hours to put together. There are over 120 pages of colour in the book that’s illustrated with lots of great photos from the past and present. A highlight of the launch night was the naming of the Westlake Boys “Golden Jubilee First XI”. There high profile of many of the names demonstrates that careers of some very good cricketers have started at Westlake. This was: 1. Peter Meads 2. Bradley Cachopa 3. Justin Vaughan 4. Alex O’Dowd (captain) 5. Lou Vincent 6. Craig Cachopa 7. Carl Cachopa 8. Martyn Kimber 9. Paul Kelly 10. Paul Hitchcock 11. Andre Adams 12. Willie Watson 13. James Fuller 14. Keith Cullum 15. John Little 16. Robert O’Donnell. Joe Cachopa immigrated to New Zealand in July 2002 with his family from his native South Africa, and resumed his teaching career at Westlake Boys as a History teacher. He took over as the 1st XI Manager in 2002 and built on the solid foundations and fine traditions of Westlake Cricket over the last decade. He was also the Master in charge of cricket for six years before he was appointed Deputy Headmaster, a position he currently holds. Both the rugby and cricket jubilee books were designed and printed in New Zealand by local company Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine. For more information on the book, or to get your copy visit: www.westlake.school.nz

“A constantly miserable, fully breastfed baby with widespread eczema was given cow’s milk formula at 5 months and instantly developed an allergic rash and started to wheeze. The diagnosis of milk protein allergy can be made. The baby is put onto specialised prescribed formula and becomes a completely different happy child.” The diagnosis of food allergy in a child is certainly among the top list of worries for any parent. The diagnosis is not always as clear cut as the case described above and can sometimes be difficult to make. Food allergies seem to be on a rise worldwide. Up to 8% of children under 3 years of age are affected and in those children with eczema, the prevalence may be as high as 30%. So, what constitutes an allergic reaction? Food allergy occurs when the immune system misidentifies the food as something harmful. The body then reacts by trying to fight the food, causing symptoms which range from skin manifestations such as hives and rashes to more life-threatening issues such as swelling of the throat and wheezing, known as an anaphylaxis reaction. On the other hand, ‘food intolerances’ are more a digestive problem and are generally not life-threatening. For example, one of the most common food intolerances is lactose intolerance, whereby there is a lack of the enzyme, lactase, which helps digest the sugar in dairy products. The most common childhood food allergens in New Zealand are milk, egg and peanut. Interestingly, the top food allergen in each country is different, pointing to differences in dietary patterns and exposure to pollens. For instance, fish allergy is more common in countries such as Norway and Japan, where fish is consumed in greater amounts. The cross-reactivity of certain environmental allergens to food allergen is also well known. For example, hazelnut allergy appears to be more common in geographical areas where levels of birch pollen are high. Accurate diagnosis, by careful history and appropriate tests, is necessary to safely manage food allergy. Inappropriate and unsupervised dietary eliminations can increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies in children, which can be harmful. Fortunately, most of the food allergies eventually do resolve, although some specific allergies such as to peanuts and tree nuts seem to be more persistant. As a child gets to school age, it is important that they are prepared and clear allergy plans and processes be put into place in conjunction with their doctor. A current allergy kit (which may include an adrenaline pen for use in life threatening situations) and a medical alert bracelet are important. Ultimately, the question for each parent should be “Am I teaching my child the skills to stay safe when I am not there?”

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Fashion with Victoria J, Mairangi Bay

Style, all sewn up! Rolls of sumptuous fabric sitting on the bench make an intriguing centrepiece to a stylish Mairangi Bay store. But then the very concept of Victoria J is intriguing. ‘Designer workshop’ and ‘stylish uniforms’ are phrases that mark this shop apart from the usual clothing boutiques. It was clothing designer and creator Victoria Jones’s vision to see Kiwi women dressed their best that brought about the collaboration she now has with muse Joanne McGowan. Victoria explained: “I couldn’t sew 13 years ago, coming from a computer industry background! But after a pattern-making and sewing course, I started distributing to 25 boutiques across the country, from Kerikeri to Invercargill, at first targeting the plus-size market. I wanted to get clothes to fit real Kiwi women.” Over five years, Victoria grew her business to the stage where she also began to cater for sizes 8-16. “Because the business grew so fast, I found it didn’t really accommodate my lifestyle so I started doing pop-up stores – selling my designs directly to my client base. People seem to really enjoy seeing the fabrics being cut and the dresses being made to measure,” she said. After having these temporary stores in Milford, Birkenhead and Hauraki Corner, Victoria J opened up at the Green Gables Shopping Centre venue in Mairangi Bay six months ago. “We love the area. It’s got a really friendly feel and being so close to the beach is great,” said Joanne McGowan, who Victoria first met at a charity fashion show five years ago. Both these North Shore residents have continued their involvement in

Victoria J Designer Workshop Shop 12, Green Gables Mairangi Bay, 021 705 935 www.victoriaj.co.nz

• Casual & Corporate Wear • Gorgeous Party Dresses • Stylish Uniforms • Made to Measure • Fabric • Sizes 8–26 • Made in NZ

Victoria Jones and Joanne McGowan.

charity fashion shows, staging a Hospice North Shore fundraiser at Pupuke Golf Club last month. Colour is big at Victoria J, with vivid prints and bold colours creating a feast for the eyes in store. Swarovski crystal embellishments add stylish party season sparkle, with Victoria J supplying her designs to the prestigious brand for company approval. Victoria cites her design ethos as ‘simplicity and clean lines’, with her business by-line being ‘we only do gorgeous’. She added: “We like to design and make garments that flatter the kiwi woman’s shape, which we know to be generally more curvaceous than that of other countries. We love colour too! But, of course, we still do the ubiquitous little black dress!” Their wrap dress is known to be very flattering – Victoria says wearers appear at least two kilos slimmer - and can be made in a variety of lengths and colours. Uniforms for corporates and the beauty industry are also a speciality; with a variety of designs and fabrics on offer to create work wear that is ‘fashionable, easy care and flattering for all figure types’. So for work or play, Victoria J has style all sewn up. Victoria J, Shop 12, Green Gables Shopping Centre, Mairangi Bay 021 705 935 www.victoriaj.co.nz

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NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay

Christmas Shopping

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Come in and enjoy the hospitality of Marian and her staff at Nikau a great place to do all of your Christmas shopping ‘a gift for everyone’. For December only Nikau have a free gift with purchase. Spend over $60 or more and receive a choice of either a peak cap or lovely tea towel. While stocks last, one item per purchase.

Tamsin Cooper Vintage Purse

Jill Main Cuff Bracelet & Earring Set

Tamsin Cooper Red Necklace

Ecoya A range of Gift Packs

Living Light Red Tapered Candles

Jill Main Jewellery Stand

CR8IVE Glass Plate Yacht

Red Gloves Possum, Merino, Silk Knitwear

Koru Jacket Possum, Merino & Silk Knitwear

Jenz Red & White Tile Set

Wine Gift Bag A range of humourous captions

Jill Main Jewellery Stand

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Spotlight on: Hurstmere Green Redevelopment

HE TAMARIKI A MATAKAMOKAMO RĀUA KO MATAKEREPŌ NĀ NGĀ TUPUA AHI. KO TŌ RĀUA KAINGA KO TE RUA MAUNGA. KA KANGA A MATAKAMOKAMO I A MAHUIKA. KA TONO A MAHUIKA I A MATAAHO KIA KA HEKE A TE RUA MAUNGA, KA PUP Ū AKE KO TURAKINA T Ō R Ā UA KAINGA KI RARO. N Ō KONA P Ū PUKE MOANA, WAIHOKI KO RANGITOTO. KA NOHO KO RANGITOTO HEI KAINGA HOU MO R Ā UA. MATAKAMOKAMO AND MATAKEREP Ō , WHO WERE C HILDREN OF THE FIRE GODS, LIVED ON TE RUA M AU N GA . M ATA K A M O K A M O C U R S E D T H E F I R E G O D D E S S MAHUIKA , WHO THEN SUMMONED HER REL ATIVE MATAOHO, GOD OF VOLC ANOES, TO DES TROY THEIR MOUNTAIN HOME. THUS SUBSIDED TE RUA MAUNGA BENEATH T H E E A R T H TO F O R M L AKE PUPUKE, AND THE ISL AND RAN GITOTO AROSE TO BECOME THEIR HOME IN EXILE.

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HE TAMARIKI A MATAKAMOKAMO RĀUA KO MATAKEREPŌ NĀ NGĀ TUPUA AHI. KO TŌ RĀUA KAINGA KO TE RUA MAUNGA. KA KANGA A MATAKAMOKAMO I A MAHUIKA. KA TONO A MAHUIKA I A MATAAHO KIA TURAKINA TŌ RĀUA KAINGA KI RARO. NŌ KONA KA HEKE A TE RUA MAUNGA, KA PUPŪ AKE KO PŪPUKE MOANA, WAIHOKI KO RANGITOTO. KA NOHO KO RANGITOTO HEI KAINGA HOU MO RĀUA. MATAKAMOKAMO AND MATAKEREPŌ, WHO WERE CHILDREN OF THE FIRE GODS, LIVED ON TE RUA M A U N G A . M ATA K A M O K A M O C U R S E D T H E F I R E G O D D E S S , MAHUIKA, WHO THEN SUMMONED HER RELATIVE MATAOHO, GOD OF VOLCANOES TO DESTROY THEIR MOUNTAIN HOME. THUS SUBSIDED TE RUA MAUNGA BENEATH THE EARTH TO FORM PUPUKEMOANA, AS THE ISLAND RANGITOTO AROSE TO BECOME THEIR HOME IN EXILE.

Artists impressions of the redevelopment.

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The new Hurstmere Green How good does Hurstmere Green look? The park located in Hurstmere Road has been transformed over recent months and the result is fantastic. If you haven’t been along for a look you should. It is very special. Another important piece of the jigsaw that’s slowly coming together to rejuvenate Takapuna. As a Takapuna local I am thrilled with the transformation and look forward to spending many hours in the park in the years ahead, just relaxing or attending the many events that will be held there. In late November I went in search of the story behind the project. The project first started way back in 2006 when a design competition was held to come up with a plan to transform the green that really only served primarily as a shortcut from the Hurstmere Road shopping area to car parking in Channel View Road. Many people walking along Hurstmere Road would miss it altogether as it was hidden behind the old iSite building and the large Spanish Chestnut tree. Over the years some trees in the park grew to the point where they blocked much of the light, which led to declining public use. The upgrade has provided easier connections through the park and better integration with the neighbouring terraces of the Wiltshire building and the post office building. The Rangitoto Path is a primary connecting axis that lines up directly with the cone of Rangitoto. There is the potential to have this path extend through to Gould Reserve in the future. Aaron Sills of Sills van Bohemen Architects – who got the job as a result of their competition entry – led the design team and the sculptor Brett Graham produced stunning carved elements that recall the myth around the creation of Lake Pupuke and Rangitoto Island. These sculptural elements are integrated into the fabric of the park – one even serves as a drinking fountain. Another new stone element commemorates the life of Kate Sheppard, reinforcing the existing plaque and white camellia that has been in Hurstmere Green since 1993 – the centenary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. Aaron Sills and Brett Graham are second cousins who had never worked together before this project. Sills studied architecture in Auckland and Oslo before graduating in 1994. He worked for Noel Lane before establishing Sills van Bohemen in 2001 with Christina van Bohemen. He combines architecture and urban design practice with teaching at Auckland University School of Architecture and Planning. Sills van Bohemen have worked on a number of recent North Shore projects including a concept design for Devonport Wharf, the Devonport Masterplan,

Anzac Street West precinct planning and the Takapuna Strategic Review. Brett Graham is one of New Zealand’s most exciting and accomplished sculptors, highly regarded for his ability to abstract complex historical ideas into formally strong and beautiful sculptural forms. Graham places strong emphasis on materiality and surface with the formal simplicity of his sculptural pieces and predominant use of wood and stone. He is the son of renowned artist Fred Graham, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Auckland in 1989. The following year he was awarded an East West Center for Education scholarship that helped him complete his master’s degree at the University of Hawaii. He also spent three months studying under the sculptor Atsuo Okamoto. The project manager at Hurstmere Green was Ian Bielawa of Auckland Council. The main contractor was local Takapuna company Kalmar Construction and primary subcontractor Contrax Ltd. Sills van Bohemen were the Engineers to the contract and Architects; Artist/Sculpture - Brett Graham; Quantity Surveyors - WT Partnership; Structural & Civil Engineers - Jawa Structures; Electrical & Lighting - LDP; Landscape Architect - Williams Landscape Architects; Works Arborist - Arborlab Tree Consultancy. Subcontractors were Dickson-Gray Electrical (Electrical & Lighting); Glass Projects (Glass & Metal Balustrading); Mace Contractors (Landscaping); DL Good Plumbers; Nauhria Precast (Precast Concrete Panels); Hunua Park Furniture (Street Furniture & Handrails); Italian Stone (Stone Supply); Barry Satchell Consultants (Surveyor).

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The upgrade has provided easier connections through the park and better integration with the neighbouring terraces of the Wiltshire building and the post office building. The Rangitoto Path is a primary connecting axis that lines up directly with the cone of Rangitoto. There is the potential to have this path extend through to Gould Reserve in the future.

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As a Takapuna local I am thrilled with the transformation and look forward to spending many hours in the park in the years ahead, just relaxing or attending the many events that will be held there.

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North Harbour Club: News

AIMES Awards Winners Announced and Presented! As mentioned in last month’s Channel Magazine, the pinnacle event of our calendar was held recently – the AIMES Awards Gala Dinner at the Bruce Mason Centre. This is our annual black tie dinner, where the Bruce Mason Centre is transformed into a glittering formal dinner venue and North Shore’s best and brightest arrive dressed up in their finery for a spectacular evening. The purpose of the evening is to announce, celebrate and award our AIMES Awards winners – they are the most outstanding young people from our region who are all achieving excellence in their chosen fields and they are truly incredible! As well as announcing our current winners, we were also

By Catherine Lamb, General Manager, North Harbour Club. catherine@northharbourclub.co.nz

incredibly lucky to be entertained by some or our past winners in the Arts & Music categories, some going back to 2008 and some from as recent as last year – they were all outstanding and it was fantastic to see where their careers have taken them since receiving their awards, they are all world-class performers and could hold the stage in any corner of the globe. It was also very heart-warming to know how keen they all were to perform for us, all giving their time freely – it really is a wonderful ‘family’ that we have. And speaking of ‘world-class’ we were also lucky to have North Shore girl – Tina Cross as our MC, who also wowed us all with her performance - a true professional.

THIS YEARS AIMES AWARDS WINNERS ARE… Lydia Ko (Sport & Supreme AIMES Award Winner) At the age of 15 Lydia has stunned the golfing world with her outstanding performances. A current student at Pinehurst School, Lydia began playing golf as a five-year-old and in May 2011, at the age of 14 years and 1 day, became the youngest person to be ranked number 1 Female amateur in the world. In July 2011 Lydia went to the States to play the US Amateur Qualifying and in the stroke play part of the championship, she shot a 6 under total after two rounds and became a medalist. After the US Amateur Lydia was presented with the inaugural Mark H McCormack Medal for 2011. She also received The R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA) award in recognition of her success in 2011, she was named ASB Young Sports Person of the year and Sports Person of the year 2011 at Pinehurst School (in addition to winning Academic Awards). She also received the 2011 Eagles Golfer of Year Award and a Herald Future Stars of Sport award. Her competitions in 2012 started in Australia, the first event being the Australian Amateur where Lydia became the youngest winner in it’s more than one hundred year history, and then winning the NSW Open in Sydney. She then played the first LPGA event (Australian Open) in Melbourne and had a great result - overall 19th and leading amateur. In March, she was invited to play in the China World Ladies Championship, followed by the Queen Sirikit Cup (Asia- Pacific country Golf Tournament), where the NZ Team came second and she was the 2nd best individual player. In July, Lydia played in the US Open, she made the cut successfully and in tough competition she continued her reign as leading Amateur. In Cleveland, Ohio Lydia played in the US Amateur competition, and at the age of 15 years, 3 months and 18 days, she became the youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur, with nine rounds of almost flawless golf. Lydia was again presented with the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading women’s amateur player. In August, Lydia became the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA Tour event at the Canadian Women’s Open, she was just 15 years and four months old at the time. Then, in early September she played at the British Open and in treacherous conditions battled hard, with a four-over 76 followed by a six-over 78 to finish in tie for 17th in a field of 144. Rob Tucker (The Arts) Hailing from Devonport and a former pupil of Takapuna Grammar School, Rob is an artist of International acclaim. Having held exhibitions here in New Zealand as well as Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, London and New York. He has recently returned from a scholarship through Rebecca Hossack’s gallery for a residency in a castle in Scotland for the month of September, along with other international artists. Whilst there, he also travelled to Glasgow and Edinburgh to meet gallery directors and view current exhibitions in commercial galleries as well as public galleries and institutes. His works have travelled to a wide audience, from Coca Cola branding, to bars and businesses, and to serious collectors such as the Wallace Art Trust in New Zealand. He has also sold internationally including to Judith Nelson (White Rabbit Gallery director, Sydney) and numerous works nationally.

All the AIMES Award winners for 2012: From left Byron Smith (accepted award on behalf of his sister Amy – IT, Innovation & Science), Joe Bergin (Service to the Community), Peter Menzies (Patron of the North Harbour Club), Lydia Ko (Sport & Supreme Award Winner), Matthew Bellingham (President of the North Harbour Club), Jason Bae (Music), Andrew MacDonald (Education), Rob Tucker (Arts).

Rob intends to set up a studio in Europe/Berlin early next year taking his unique work to an even higher international level. Amy Smith (IT, Innovation & Science) A former pupil of Rangitoto College, Amy is an outstanding scientist. She is currently completing a PhD at the University of Auckland in the field of Neuroscience for which she has received a Top Achiever Bright Future Doctoral Scholarship, the most prestigious scholarship for PhD study in New Zealand. During her time at University, Amy has also been awarded 8 scholarships. Amy’s research at the Centre for Brain Research involves studying human brain cells in order to better understand their functions in health and disease. She studies brain cells and tissue from the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Human Brain Bank, only a handful of biomedical research teams in the world do this type of work. The research that she has been carrying out has implications for treatment of many brain disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, Stroke and Epilepsy. To date, Amy has had two publications in scientific journals and contributed work to 8 abstracts presented to international audiences. She has presented her work at international conferences in Auckland, Queenstown, Singapore, U.S.A. and the Netherlands, and has recently presented her latest findings at the International Congress for Neuroimmunology in Boston. Jason Bae (Music) A past-pupil of Westlake Boys High School Jason, at only 20 years old, is recognised as one of the New Zealand’s top concert pianists. At the age of 12, Jason gave his first debut performance of Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, op.16 with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, soon after he was the youngest soloist in the country to perform with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 13. Jason made his international debut (at 16 years old) by winning 1st Prize at the 2008 Bradshaw & Buono (now, Alexander & Buono) International Piano Competition in New York City and, as a result, gave a debut performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City representing New Zealand. His success continued the year after, when he won the 2nd Prize at the Lev Vlassenko International Piano Competition in Brisbane, Australia, again the sole competitor representing New Zealand. In May this year, Jason was one of 60

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contestants, chosen from 170 applicants around the world aged between 16-32, to be invited to compete in the 2012 Dublin International Piano Competition in Ireland. Jason was the sole competitor from not only New Zealand, but from the Australasia region. He made it to the 2nd Round of the competition where they choose 24 contestants from the 60. Jason will soon complete a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the University of Auckland and hopes to complete a Masters of Arts in Piano Performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London; he will fly to London for the live audition in December this year. Andrew MacDonald (Education) Andrew has an incredible academic record. Throughout his six years at the University of Auckland Medical School, he has been one of the top students in his classes. In 2010, he was recognised with the Eric Hector Goodfellow Memorial Prize for the most distinguished academic performance throughout the first two years of medical school and has maintained perfect A+ grades (GPA of 9.0) in all written exams at university. Before this, Andrew was the highest academic achiever at Rangitoto College in all his senior years and was Dux in 2006. Earlier this year, Andrew had the opportunity to complete a two month medical elective in a rural hospital in Arctic Canada (Inuvik, Northwest Territories) where he was recognised in his evaluation for distinguished performance. Andrew has also had a highly active career in medical research. As an undergraduate student he managed to achieve an extraordinary amount, he has contributed to a myriad of projects across a number of fields of research, and had publication of papers in international journals. His lead management of a clinical study is particularly notable as he has taken on the primary management of this study for his supervisor, becoming the only researcher responsible for the study’s continued operation, its scientific direction, its conclusion and its preparation for publication. This study was submitted for presentation at the Fertility Society Australia (FSA) conference 2012 and HealthEx University of Auckland student research conference. It will also be submitted for publication in Human Reproduction, an Oxford University Press (OUP) journal. Andrew has recently secured his first junior doctor job at North Shore City Hospital with the Waitemata District Health Board (DHB). He was drawn back to North Shore Hospital in favour of any other hospital due to it being at the heart of his roots on the North Shore. Joe Bergin (Service to the Community) A former pupil of Rosmini College, Joe is a well-known and tireless worker for our community. In 2010, he put his name forward for the brand new Auckland Council just as he was in the final year of high school and was elected to the Local Board for Devonport-Takapuna. The only teenager ever to have done so, and the youngest member of the Board by a considerable margin. Additionally, following two years as a member of the Shore Youth Council and Youth representative to two community boards, Joe was voted by the Shore Youth Council onto the Mayor’s Foundation Youth Advisory Panel of 21 members for the Auckland area charged with developing a new model for youth engagement in Auckland within a year. In 2010 he was a recipient of a North Shore City Civic Award and was also accepted into the Faculty of Law at the AUT on the Robert Ned Covich Scholarship. Through his Chairmanship of the Youthfund, Joe was involved in initiatives such as the ‘Walk The Line’ Fashion Show, King of the Groms Skateboard Comp, Converse Youth Leadership Conference and The Lakeside Affair Music Festival. He also worked with the police in responding to youth issues and began work on the Youth Destination Project. These projects were cited when he was awarded a Kiwibank Local Heroes Award in 2011 for Community Service. In early 2011, following the death of a few close school-friends, Joe joined Youthline, training as a phone counsellor and where he has recently become a solo counsellor. Joe has acted as a local policy advisor to Maggie Barry and worked as an advisor to the Ministry of Youth Development. He has also been working closely with the CEO of the Zeal Education Trust, the Youth Sector Development Coordinator at Auckland Council North and the Director of the Youthworx Trust to create a Centre for youth on the North Shore. All this, and he is just completing his second year of a four-year law degree! We couldn’t be more proud of all of our winners, who are undoubtedly a credit to our region, their families and organisations to which they belong and we look forward to seeing where their careers continue to take them. I would like to extend an enormous ‘thank-you’ to all our sponsors, members and supporters who all make these awards possible. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas – enjoy time with those closest to you and we’ll look forward to some even bigger and brighter events next year!

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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.

Summer Hobbies School’s out! Which means the sun is shining and everyone is ready to flock to the beach. In addition to the freedom of summer comes the opportunity to learn about the community. What does your area have to offer? With the North Shore being the fourth most populous city in New Zealand, there are many events and activities to satisfy everyone during the summer break. What you might not be able to find in event websites or the local papers though, are these opportunities: Instead of throwing out the mountains of paper you used during your study period, up-cycle your notes and turn them into notebooks. Lovenotes, a company founded in the North Shore encourages the reusing of paper by turning your used scraps into smart and functional notebooks. With the use of your own scrap paper, you’ll have a way to jot down your notes during the summertime, and even when you get back to school. For those of you who are wanting to get readily involved in the community, why not volunteer at your local Trade Aid or Hospice stores? With the opportunity to practise your customer-service skills, this is a great way to give back to the community. Trade Aid, a non-profit organisation, gives the opportunity for impoverished individuals overseas to create goods that are sold all over New Zealand. Trade Aid has stores in 13 regions around the country, including the Takapuna branch on our Shore. The Takapuna region is also home to a Hospice North Shore store, where they continually look for volunteers to help with their local branches. Hospice North Shore stores give the opportunity to find your own treasures in toys, books, clothing and bric-a-brac, with the funds used to care for those affected by life-limiting illnesses. These stores can also be found in Browns Bay, Birkenhead, Albany and Link Drive.

What if you’re a budding journalist? Get in contact with Appleseed.com, a website created by Youthworx in partnership with 160 organisations working in the youth sector to bring you events, support and information. Being a “seedfeeder” (a.k.a an Appleseed Journalist) gives you the opportunity to post on the seedfeed twice a week, about topics that inspire you. Beyond those three opportunities, is always the chance to head to the beach with your family and friends to enjoy the bright summer weather! Congratulations to the high school students who have completed another season of exams, have a wonderful holiday season! To learn more about the opportunities mentioned, check out these websites: www.lovenotes.co.nz www.appleseed.org.nz/journalist-application www.hospicenorthshore.org.nz www.tradeaid.org.nz

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Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

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Devonport Chocolates Christmas and delicious sweet treats go together around the globe and there are a plethora of traditional Christmas confections to satisfy any sweet tooth. Here are just a few along with a delicious chocolate shortbread recipe you may like to try this Christmas. In Europe a tradition at Christmas is burning a Yule Log in the fireplace. This is one tradition that has transported itself into chocolate (not sure who the creative person was that thought of that) but it often takes the form of a chocolate log or a “Buche de Noel”. Shortbread is also a Christmas tradition, largely because at the time of Mary Queen of Scots who is said to have enjoyed the treat it was considered quite expensive and a treat item reserved for Christmas and Weddings. Rum balls. I don’t have much to say about rum balls except they do appear to be quite a Christmas tradition here and in Australia. I personally remember them as a child thinking they would be deliciously chocolatey and finding they’re not and being heartily disappointed, or maybe it’s just because in my family rum was definitely the bigger ingredient out of the lot. For a traditional Christmas treat that tastes great try this delicious Christmas Chocolate Shortbread. The recipe is adapted from The Australian Women’s Weekly Chocolate book. It makes approximately 25 pieces depending on the size of your cookie cutters.

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250g unsalted butter, softened 160g icing sugar and extra for dusting 185g plain flour 100g rice flour 25g Devonport Chocolates cocoa powder 60g Devonport Chocolates 56% Cocoa Solids Callets, chopped into small pieces • 1 small handful of dried cranberries chopped into small pieces • Extra Chocolate Callets for decorating (approximately 200g) Beat butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift and stir in flours and cocoa powder in two batches. Knead on a floured surface until smooth. As you are kneading knead in the chocolate pieces and chopped cranberries. Roll between sheets of backing paper until approximately 1cm thick and then put in the fridge for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 160 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees for a fan forced oven. Cut your shapes out and line them up on two baking trays lined with baking paper approximately 4 cm apart. If you like you can decorate with chocolate bits now prior to cooking. Bake for approximately 20 minutes and cool on the trays. Once cool you can decorate with melted chocolate. To melt your chocolate place chocolate Callets in a microwave proof bowl. Put in the microwave on medium for one minute bursts stir well between each burst. Place melted chocolate in a piping bag or a plastic glad bag and snip the corner off to pipe. Put in the fridge to set the chocolate. Decorate with a sprinkling of icing sugar.

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

Tight Lines & No Lies: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford

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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. A 3/0 hook is ample big enough with a small cube bait. They are also very soft in the mouth so show a bit of finesse – don’t rip their heads off as this will result in you pulling the hooks. I also suggest you have the net Wellready. it’s that time of the year again, and man where did 2012 go. Everything at the on the have fishing front is full with great reported There been some niceonfish taken off catches the rocksbeing over the last fewfrom all round place. weeks. Mythe advice is smaller baits and keep that berley going for the best of ourberley regularmix customers fish off a longline in cups the Motuihe channel results.One A cheap is half agot 5kg24berley bomb to three of boiled – now that’s impressive. The males are on the move so it’s really important rice into a bucket. The rice is great as it soaks up the oil of the berley bomb to keep theup sounder as theythe areblighters. in packs You andcan will laddle show up in places andyour youeyes don’tonend just feeding it into the you would never of (on the especially). they mid water as water, butthink remember to bottom keep it going. OnceAnd youdon’t stop forget the fish willswim stop in biting well. They are also still out wide on the 30-40 metres mark or chasing the birds and too. dolphins with the occasional whale to boot. The spectacle is hard to beat! The Firth of Thames around the 40 metre mark has been firing with good There appear to be anycan preference metal by jigs,setting live baits, catches beingdoesn’t the norm. Small boats also get between into the action or baittrail – they arethe alledge working well. I just late afternoon up softbaits a good berley along of shallow reefslove andthe fishing little or going into dark lazing back the in the shallows with a salmon berley unweighted baits down trail. It is quite amazing how manyhanging big fishover will the back with a couple of strayline rigs and a large bait way out the back for the come in. As stated last month, spending a bit of time getting live or fresh big one. Sometimes thetime baitfish hard catch. Small sabiki’s and arsenal. a small bit of squid yellowtail can be wellare spent astowell as adding to your bait does theenough trick soofcheck your berley blighters. Fresh is best by test! That’s my fishing secretsforforthe thislittle month! From the staff at Hunt’s thank’s for your business over the past year and have a great Tight LinesChristmas. & No Lies,We have some great options for Christmas presents in store or just & getHunty. them one of our Gift Vouchers and then they can chose themselves! Dodgy

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.

catches being reported!

Sure to be Shore! Tight Lines & No Lies, Dodgy & Hunty.

Paul Bayer, of Rothesay Bay and owner of Vantage Windows North Shore, caught this 40kg Kingfish near the Three Kings Islands in the north, 110 miles off the Coast line. This was just one of 37 Kingies they caught on a trip earlier in the year. Impressive!

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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 Whatyour we are looking If you wish to beThis in toiswin Hunts Fishing voucher fish. just email 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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Profile: Recreational Services, Supreme Winners: Westpac Auckland North Business Awards 2012

AUCKLAND NORTH

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Recreational Services Limited Directors Paul Broom, Keitha Turner, Natalie Turner and Brett Turner. The gifts are their 20th anniversary presents from the staff.

es ic v er S l a n io at Recre E M E WINNER

Building success from the ground up After celebrating their 20th birthday in January of this year, one North Shore business is in the perfect position to reflect on what makes them a success. Founded by Brett and Natalie Turner, Recreational Services are the parks and green spaces specialists. They provide turf care, assets and facilities management, horticulture and landscaping for parks, sports fields and golf courses, and renovations and development services. A division of Recreational Services is the Sports Surface Design and Management (SSDM) team who provide specialist turf consultancy services to local body and private organisations. It’s a business built on solid foundations, where ‘our people are our difference’ and the word ‘family’ includes every single employee. Catherine Murray paid a visit to the Directors at their Takapuna office to find out more, a week before Recreational Services won supreme honours at the Westpac Auckland North Business Awards making it the first organisation in the awards’ history to claim the prestigious title twice. The company also won the supreme award 12 years ago. On the night they also claimed the Babcock Excellence in Leadership Award.

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Recreational Services is a business established in the grass roots of the North Shore – literally. It was a case of opportunity knocking rather loudly for Managing Director Brett Turner, back in the days when he was a greenkeeper at the Takapuna Golf Club. “The opportunity came a bit out of left field,” recalls Brett. “I was a greenkeeper and I wasn’t really thinking about starting up a business. Two things happened back then – the golf course turf management was being leased out and councils were starting to contract out their work – so there was a huge opportunity. I bounced the idea off a lot of people, and just came to the conclusion ‘why wouldn’t you give it a go?’ First we secured the contract at the Takapuna Golf Course. We still have that contract after 20 years, and with the same guys running it. Next we picked up the then North Shore City Council sports field contract, and we’ve continuously grown, signing new contracts every single year since.” When the expanding business needed more hands on deck, Brett says it just seemed the natural thing to

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first turn to family. Paul Broom joined the leadership team in 1994 as the Finance Director, and Keitha Turner shortly after as a Director. The original staff roll of five has expanded to 290, and that number will increase again with the boost in workload over spring and summer. Recreational Services now covers the Far North, Whangarei, Tauranga, Auckland and Masterton, with the North Shore operation of 170 staff responsible for Auckland North – Urban and Rural. Brett says growing the business, both by geographical locations and services offered, has been a gradual process. “The biggest part of our business is our contracts with councils, and those come up every 3, 5, or 10 years. This would be over 90% of our business. We also continually look at other areas that will help our clients out such as our turf farm, SSDM and our sports field construction team. In addition, schools and golf courses take advantage of our depth of technical skill and systems initially developed for councils.” With the continuous growth of the business, robust structures and systems are essential, says Finance Director Paul Broom. “Rather than just having the growth happen and then wonder how we’re going to manage it, we’ve always tried to stay ahead of the game. We develop our systems and procedures to ensure that as new areas and services develop we are comfortable with that growth. That’s been very critical in the business.” It was just three years ago when the Directors decided to alter the structure of the company and appoint Cameron Parr as the General Manager. “With working Directors it can sometimes be a bit hard for the staff who have really grown in their roles. We could almost feel them saying ‘get out of the way!’. So we as Directors still work full time, but we have tried to step aside to let the leadership team come through, and bringing in Cameron has allowed that to happen. We have a great team of senior managers in place now with backgrounds in grassroots, from stadiums to horticulture. It’s not a hard business, from the perspective that when you’re in parks and reserves you’ve really got to want to look after gardens – it is a business you are passionate about. The trick is to hire people that are also passionate and then things seem to tick along quite well!” ‘Keeping it real’ for their valued staff is high on the list of priorities for the leadership team, says Brett. “We don’t like to think of ourselves as a huge company that is unresponsive to what’s happening with our staff. We want to understand what they are going through, from how much work they’ve got on, to how best to work with them. The systems are in place and we are forever trying to get feedback about what’s working, what’s not working, and how we can get everything running better to make their life easier, so they can concentrate on the core part of the business.” Recreational Services has a commitment to being the company that their competitors want to follow. “We don’t want to be the biggest and we don’t want to take on the world, but we do want people to know that if they hire us they’ll get a quality job,” says Brett. “That’s what it’s all about – keeping on your game and making sure you’re not trumped.” The past few years have seen business get just that bit harder according to Brett and Paul, with everyone watching closely where and how their money is spent. “Since business has become tougher, the dollar value even for councils is really squeezed. The need to constantly look for efficiencies and improvement in the business is even greater.” “Business is hard whatever area you are in,” adds Paul. “I think everyone has the same hurdles, whether it’s competitors, technology or legislation. We are all dealing with the same beasts, we are all trying to manage them, and that’s just the reality of business. As they say, if it was easy everyone would be doing it.” In line with the company’s ethos is their commitment to the community in which they work. There is the BBQ truck that is available for any community group to borrow, and the thousands of drink bottles that are handed out to sports teams throughout the country. Participating in events such as Santa Parades and tree plantings also means the staff have the opportunity to really connect with their community. “The company

is successful, so it’s a bit of a corporate responsibility to give back to the community,” suggests Paul. “If everyone played their part, the community would be a better place. We support everyone in our contract areas whether they’re in the Wairarapa or the Far North. There are lots of parts of the country that struggle for any type of sponsorship.” Brett believes that as custodians of the community’s environment, they just have to do things right. “We do take our community work very seriously,” says Brett. “Our client’s client is the community and if we connect directly with them, then we get feedback about what we can maybe do just a little bit better.” In 2004 Recreational Services began working towards the Enviro-Mark® certification, Landcare Research’s internationally recognised environmental management programme. They have held the Diamond Certification continuously since 2009, demonstrating commitment to the environment in which they work and their constant push for innovation and improvement. In order to achieve objectives and goals, Brett says the company has a philosophy of little and continuous. “We call it the ‘one percent’. One percent plus one percent plus one percent… it all adds up. You can’t do the big things often, but you can always do a little bit and that’s the philosophy we work on.” Finalists in three categories of the Westpac Auckland North Business Awards 2012, Brett says the awards provide a valuable opportunity for a company health check. “We went for the awards in 2000 and really enjoyed the process from the point of view that it showed us where our gaps were and what we needed to improve on. We have now been through two of the hardest years with our business and we want to know how we’ve come out at the end of it. Putting together the documents wasn’t an easy task – and it shouldn’t be. You really do need to think about what you are doing with your business.” Brett considers the awards to be an important recognition of the company’s success to date, made all the more special because the awards are a local accolade. “The North Shore is where we grew up and where we live. You never want to get it wrong in your own backyard – you want to get it right!” Recreational Services Ltd -12 Silverfield Estate,Takapuna. Phone: 443 5011 www.recreationalservices.co.nz

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Flametree Art Garden & Gallery

Belmont Racquets

Belmont Racquets hosts young Japanese Tennis players

Deck the walls… Do your windows look out over a boring fence or wall? At Flametree Art Garden & Gallery we have a wide range of contemporary outdoor artworks hand-crafted in New Zealand to instantly lift the mood of your outdoor environment. Treat those outdoor walls just as you would the interior of your home and find the perfect piece of art to finish your look. For a plastered wall, look for a sculptural artwork that throws great shadows as the sun passes overhead through the day. Or illuminate the piece at night with outdoor lighting for extra drama at the entrance to your home or in a pool, barbecue or entertaining area. Wooden fences benefit from a splash of colour or the glint of a metal work in between greenery and climbing plants. Outdoor fireplaces are another place that can benefit from one strong outdoor artwork above the mantel. We have a range of imaginative, original, weather-proof, outdoor works of art that can be hung, bolted or fixed in many ways to your exterior walls, fences and pergolas – from as large as a metre across to something much smaller. Great Christmas gifts for gardeners or anyone that loves to make the most of their outdoor room. Flametree will be open normal opening hours, Thurs to Sunday, 11am – 4pm until Dec 23rd. Re-opening again on January 17th. Wishing all our customers and visitors a wonderful holiday season. 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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Eight of Japan’s shining young tennis players flew in last week to train with Belmont Racquets’ resident coach, Mark Nielsen for ten days. Smash Tennis and Belmont Racquets were thrilled to host the boys aged 10 to 12 and their coach from Fujisawa. All were billeted into local families for that extra taste of kiwi lifestyle. Their stay was jam-packed with tennis, but this was nothing new for these juniors. Back home they train three hours a day, six days a week and regularly play in tournaments. While here they challenged top juniors from Belmont and other local clubs including Ngataringa and Milford. Competitive play with Auckland’s Regional Performance Programme players lead by Head Coach James Greenhalgh over at Scarbro Tennis Centre was another highlight. Joel Cattell (14) from Belmont Racquets was astounded at the Japanese talent, “Those little boys have huge power as well as amazing strategy for their age. They’re deadly!” Although the Japanese players spoke almost no English, their shared love of the sport created an instant bond with their kiwi counterparts. The boys had a fantastic time on and off court and were reluctant to leave. Japanese coach Ryo feels it’s the start of a great relationship and would like to make this an annual visit.

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Shore People Offshore

Loving life in London

Dan Ellensohn

This month we introduce a new feature we are calling Shore People Offshore. Where we catch up with North Shore people who are living in interesting places around the world. In this issue we catch up with former All White and and Rangitoto College pupil Dan Ellensohn who is living in London, where he has been for over three years. Prior to going offshore Dan completed a Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Degree at AUT University North Shore. He has also worked at Harbour Sport and Harbour Basketball. A handy footballer, he won a Chatham Cup with University Mt Wellington, went to the Beijing Olympics with ‘Olly Whites’, played for the All Whites and then professionally in Austria before moving to London. Channel caught up with him in London in mid-November. Channel Magazine: Why did you move to London? Dan Ellensohn: I moved to London to spend time with my older brother who moved to London. I hadn’t properly seen him for about six years. I also wanted to travel around Europe. CM: What do you do for work in London? DE: Since being in London I have been a teaching assistant in several special needs schools, logistics manager for a construction company, barman and tour leader and manager for an Australian-based tour company. Working for the tour company was great. I took punters to Pamplona for Running with the Bulls, Oktoberfest and La Tomatina (the big tomato fight outside of Valencia). Currently, I am a project manager for a construction company, a touch rugby venue manager, a smartphone APP account manager and a DJ. I’ve done a lot! CM: How long have you lived in London? DE: I have lived in London for 3 ½ years now. I haven’t lived on the North Shore since 2006 as before that I was in Sydney, Wellington and Austria playing football. CM: What do you like and dislike about London? DE: I like almost everything about London - even the fast pace. There is always something to do in London. If something happens around the world, it happens in London. Every week is different, and you can always find an event on, no matter what day of the week. Plus, travelling around Europe is very accessible; the shopping is good and there is great sightseeing! Everyone you hang out with in London, all foreigners that is, are here for the same reason: to have a good time and enjoy life! I dislike the weather although its not that bad, and there is hardly any customer service in most shops! CM: How does the cost of living compare to New Zealand? DE: Rent is a little bit expensive, but too many people waste money on living in the perfect house/flat and miss out on affording other things to improve their London experience. Food is very cheap, although I do miss New Zealand’s fresh produce. And, since transport can be expensive as hardly anyone drives due to high insurance costs of nearly a quarter of the car value each year, I bought a bicycle to ride to and from work to save money. CM: What is a typical daily routine for you? DE: I work from 7:30am-5:30pm, play touch rugby in the evening and then maybe go to the pub to watch football.

Dan Ellensohn.

CM: How do you spend your weekends? DE: Generally I have breakfast at a local café, play football, head to the pub for a drink and then head out to an event/club at night. On Sunday I DJ at The Church. CM: Have you had a chance to explore the region? DE: I haven’t seen as much of the UK as I should have. I have travelled to Cornwall, experienced a cottage weekend away and visited Liverpool and Manchester. I have yet to go to Wales or Scotland. CM: What do you think of the food? DE: The food is amazing. You can get any traditional dish from any country and generally very cheap as there is a lot of competition! My favourite may have to be Eritrean food; the whole eating experience is very social. CM: What’s the nightlife like? DE: Nightlife is amazing. There are no pretentious dress codes like in New Zealand, there are loads of gigs at great venues and – you can go for a quiet drink or have a big night whenever you want! CM: What’s your favourite spot in London? DE: My favourite spot in London may have to be South Bank which is along the Thames River and always has an amazing atmosphere of buskers, lots of people and al fresco dining. CM: What’s your must-do thing for visitors to London? DE: People visiting London need to try immersing themselves in the pub atmosphere and the pace of London. Watch a football game, go shopping in Oxford Street, attend a live gig, go to the theatre etc. CM: When’s the best time to visit? DE: Best time would have to be summertime, around July/August, where outdoor dining/drinking on a Sunday is a favourite pastime. CM: How easy is it for you to get back to New Zealand? DE: Being someone who loves travel and airplanes, I don’t mind the long journey home as you can break it up with a stop in the US or Asia. I have been back once since I moved to London, and will be going back for weddings in the New Year!

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: News

So what's

NEW

in Milford

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

Christmas Cheer in Milford Well, Christmas is now approaching fast! We’ve got our Christmas decorations up in the street and added some new pieces. Configure Express gym now has our blue and white Milford branded lights and we now have 2 Christmas stars – this year’s additional one at the top end of Milford thanks to the generosity of one of our hard-working landlords. Great news for the kids and the big kids! Santa is coming to Milford on Saturday December 8th through until Christmas. There is also going to be a ‘community night’ on Thursday December 6th. This is a great idea as it is a chance for locals to relax and enjoy a glass of bubbly while they shop.

ASO Christmas Concert in the Village Square and Milford Centre Sat 8th Dec 11.00am to 12 midday.

Peter Thomas, Music Director and Conductor of this truly talented orchestra, has agreed to bring two ensembles from the orchestra to Milford for a special Milford only concert. The ASO brass section will play in the Village Square and the ASO String Quartet section will play in the Milford Centre, simultaneously. Come and be entertained by these wonderful musicians who have become part of the fabric of the Milford community through our sponsorship of their Free concert series. We will again sponsor the orchestra in 2013 and have a special event we hope to bring to you at the end of next year.

The Organ Symphony Concert by the ASO Over 1000 fans were treated to yet another passionate performance by the ASO at the Bruce Mason Centre on Sun 18th November. Gary Daverne, the orchestra’s founding conductor, did a guest appearance and captured everyone’s attention with a rousing version of The Pirates of the Caribbean. Peter and his orchestral team performed to their normal high standard and delivered an afternoon of musical delight.

Year full of Fun Activities in Milford in 2012 We started the year with Latino Market day in February, which was a huge success. Next came Mothers Day and seven very special mums won Milford gifts. The iPad promotion followed and was immensely popular. Crafty Knitwits annual Knit-A-Thon took on a special meaning this year and over $13,000 was raised by our community for Child Cancer – it’s such a caring community here in Milford. In June we started our monthly craft market which continues to grow and also ran a promotion for an Air NZ Deluxe Mystery Weekend which went to such a deserving winner! August saw the first Auckland Symphony Orchestra FREE Concert sponsored by Milford and Channel magazine, which was an absolute success. We then joined forces with one of our wonderful sponsors and promoted our Family Break at Riverside Matakana, with the use of a new Audi Q7, thanks to Giltrap Audi. A fashion night was held in the Milford Centre, proving popular with our clientele. Around the same time, our biggest promotion ever, the Audi A1 12 month driving experience commenced and the Nov ASO concert took place, co-sponsored by the Milford Centre. Pirate Market Day saw our biggest event to date – it just gets bigger and better each year. To round off the year, our friends from the ASO are performing especially for our Milford community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our family of 7 sponsors who have given us the ability to bring you all these activities in Milford and on behalf of everyone, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year! See you all back in Milford again next year.

Merry Christmas!

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Murray Hill, Manager, Milford Business Association Email: milfordba@gmail.com

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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 eye care, and this month shares with readers the benefits of contact lenses…

Look sharp these holidays with contacts Although we all lead very different lifestyles, taking care of our eyes and maintaining the best vision possible should be a priority for everyone. For those to whom sport and fitness is a priority, contact lenses are often the best choice. Visique Milford Optometrists offer a wide range of contact lenses that can be tailored to suit your individual needs and many people who lead a very active or social lifestyle find that contacts offer them freedom and convenience as well as clear vision. As summer and the holiday season approaches, now could be a good time to try them out. Contact lenses are more comfortable, convenient and versatile than ever before. Whether you’d like to wear them every day, or as an alternative to glasses for sport or special occasions, almost everybody can wear contact lenses. Thanks to advances in technology, they perform better than ever before, and offer great comfort, vision and convenience. There are even lenses so breathable you can sleep in them. So if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to experience the freedom of contacts, now’s the time to find out. At Visique Milford Optometrists we can help you discover which ones are right for you. As contact

lenses are worn on the eye, there’s nothing to obstruct your peripheral vision so, compared to wearing glasses, you can see more of what’s happening around you. This is particularly important when playing a wide range of sports. Modern contact lenses also cater for a range of vision correction needs including astigmatism, short-sightedness or long-sightedness. Today there is a huge number of options for those considering contacts, from daily disposable lenses that give you hassle-free lens wear, to those designed for people who struggle with reading small print, offering clear and crisp vision at all distances. If you find the choice a little confusing or overwhelming, we are here to help. Better vision and eye health is the first priority at Visique. If you think you’re ready to try contacts in time for the festive season, talk to us to find the lens best suited to your lifestyle. Visique Milford Optometrists 155 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 4797.

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: TOMO no Ura

The authentic Sushi store in the heart of Milford If you love the taste of authentic Sushi, then you’ll love the taste sensations available from TOMO no Ura in Milford. TOMO no Ura means “Bay of TOMO” in Japanese and this is where Maki, the owner comes from in Japan. Maki has been providing a Japanese food catering service on the North Shore for almost three years. It was due to the requests from regular customers that Maki decided to open a shop in the heart of Milford, by the pedestrian crossing, opposite New World. Maki’s team in Milford includes an experienced Japanese chef who has worked in both Japan and New Zealand as a Sushi chef. TOMO no Ura provides authentic Sushi, Donburi and Bento Boxes and specialises in catering for functions, parties and corporate events. They can also organise platters to suit your requirements – including fish, vegetarian and even small rolls for kids. They have great experience in helping you plan the ideal party platter. Like their Sushi, TOMO no Ura’s Donburi is sensational. In fact a new Donburi menu has just been launched. Tasty treats on steamed rice in a bowl which for Japanese is a kind of soul food. As an introductory offer for Channel Magazine readers, the first 10 customers who book party platters (over $80 in value) will receive a Japanese style super soft gauze handkerchief for free. You must mention Channel Magazine! TOMO no Ura – Your local Sushi & Donburi place at 190 Kitchener Rd, Milford (By the crossing, opposite of New World). Phone 486-0323 or 021-263-6012, Email: kamoncatering.nz@gmail.com. Now open Friday and Saturday nights from 5-8pm for Donburi & Bento.

As an introductory offer for Channel Magazine readers, the first 10 customers who book party platters (over $80 in value) will receive a Japanese style super soft gauze handkerchief for free.

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Specialist catering supplier of Sushi for Functions, Parties, Dinners Phone: 486-0323 or 021-263-6012 • Email: kamoncatering.nz@gmail.com

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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Santa is coming…

to Milford on Saturday December 8th and will be hanging around through until he does his big job at Christmas. Don’t miss him kids!

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Crafty Knitwits

Crafty Christmas Gifts

It’s not too late to rustle up a few gifts from Crafty Knitwits Well here we are in December already and it’s still not too late to rustle up a few gifts. Here are some quick ideas. Kerry Bowles and Linda Geor.

Tea Towels, personalise them using already hemmed linen/cotton mix tea towelling; choose your fabric and just join onto the ends…looks really great! Tea Cosies can be whipped up in a night or two. But if you are really pushed for time, pop into the store, we have plenty of lovely gift ideas ready for you including gift vouchers! Don’t miss out on coming in and taking a look at our wonderful lampshades, which can be customised to your requirements, and we have a wonderful pure linen fabric range, great for cushions, table cloths and many other projects. We also have some lovely DIY Wall Art Embroidery Kits just arrived in store. These make great gifts for budding embroiderers. The kits include everything needed – including the hoop. Patterns are stamped onto the fabric and the instructions are beautifully clear and when finished they make lovely wall art. We have samples made up in the shop. These are New Zealand made, right here on the Shore!

If you don’t have the time to do it yourself, come and pick your fabric and cotton and we can complete it for you. Another lovely little summer project is to make up a little summer dress for your favourite little girl! ‘Linda Jane Design’ pattern is free for you when you purchase the cotton and fabric for this pretty little dress. It is as light as a feather and takes one to two balls of cotton and 50cms of 115cm wide fabric. If you don’t have the time to do it yourself, come and pick your fabric and cotton and we can complete it for you. Over the next few months you will see Crafty Knitwits Store being transformed, giving us more space and some really exciting services to offer our customers. So keep your eye on us. The first stage will happen during the first week in December and we will have some renovation specials out on a table in the second week of December. Keep your eye out for these! Have a great Christmas and keep safe and happy into the New Year. – Linda & Kerry

Phone: 486 2724 Email: craftyknitwits@gmail.com

Crafty Knitwits Limited, 101 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone: 486-2724 or visit: www.craftyknitwits.co.nz

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Shop Milford: Accessorio

Accessorise at Accessorio this

Christmas

Milford’s Accessorio, tucked away beside Hamic Café on Kitchener their own handbag,” says Kenneth. Road, is a little shop packed with a huge spectrum of accessories– and “It’s something people seem to enjoy being able to do.” according to Kenneth, who is part of the husband-wife duo that owns and Products can also be ordered from overseas brands (such as IKEA) for people operates the store – it is Milford’s newest treasure. who cannot find what they want in store. Accessorio stocks luxury handbags, evening bags, purses, and sunglasses. “If people like something they see in the catalogue, they can order it through Additionally, the store contains an impressive range of imported homeware us and we offer it at a competitive price.” from brands like Ikea. As well as handbags, Accessorio stocks a wide range of schoolbags for the Accessorio has been open since June and so far the locals have late-January back to school rush. CUSTOMER CK ACCESSORIES PUBLISHING 08/11/12 SALES REP S.TAYLOR PUBLICATION NORTH SHORE TIMES SECTI RTISING been impressed. Kenneth enjoys seeing people’s reactions, and is particularly excited about ROOF AD ID 4977530AA DESIGNER Bcaley PROOFED 11/7/2012 1:28:57 PM SIZE 27X18 F “We have had really positive feedback so far,” says Kenneth. helping people find the perfect gifts and accessories over the holiday and back to PLEASE APPROVE THIS AD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. “People come in and tell us they can’t believe they didn’t know we school period. were here. “It’s just nice for people to get something that isn’t everywhere else. They seem to like the fact that we have stock that is a little bit different.” Something unique.” As well as selling readymade, high quality handbags, Accessorio can also make custom-made handbags to suit shoppers’ needs. Phone: 027 823 4235 - Email: ckaccessoriesnz@gmail.com - Opening Hours: “We can send the order to our factory and it means people can produce Monday-Sunday 11am-3pm.

Christmas is coming. We have a wide range of selected products available at our shop with up to 60% OFF. You are very welcome to come and view our fabulous range!

Products Range: • Handbags • Traveller suitcases • Scarves • Sunglasses • Necklaces • lKEA household Address: Shop 5 (Next to Hamic Cafe) 145 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland 0620 Open Hours: Tue-Fri: 11am-4pm Sat: 10am-3pm 4977530AA

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Milford - Everyone’s Place

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Charlie Head, James O’ Riley, Louis Kolodzinski

Bernard Molloy of Molloy's of Milford Antiques provides this interesting monthly contribution on antiques and other wonderful things. As 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.

Kids n’ old stuff It’s 8.55am, October 31st, and I’m sitting at my desk checking emails. A young boy about six or so pulls his scooter up to my door and yells out to his Dad: “Dad I love this shop!” Dad is crossing the car park on his bike and is in a big hurry. He yells back: “C’mon or you’ll be late for school!” Boy zooms off on his scooter and yells: “I love old stuff Dad!” I smile and have a chuckle. What a neat kid, hope Dad brings him in sometime soon! We get three main comments when folk first enter our shop: “WOW - IT’S AN ALADDIN’S CAVE!” or “GEE, IT’S AS GOOD AS ANY MUSEUM, YOU SHOULD BE CHARGING AN ENTRANCE FEE!” or “IT’S HUGE! I’LL HAVE TO COME BACK WHEN I’VE GOT MORE TIME.” Well, we still don’t charge an entrance fee and we just love visitors looking around and reminiscing about all the ‘old stuff’. Better still are the increasing numbers of parents and/or grandparents bringing their youngsters in for a look and explaining what all the old items were used for and the history of things. I had a young lad come up to me a few months ago and ask me what were ‘the round flat black things’ at the back of the shop? I was totally thrown, so got him to show me....yes, oldies...they were VINYL RECORDS! We, of course, grew up with 78’s, 33’s and 45’s, but yep, it was obviously a wee while back wasn’t it! As I see it getting kids interested in “Old Stuff” & collecting is a great way for them to learn and get an interest in something other than X BOX and TV. Many of us collected stamps and coins when we were kids and when you think back it provided a real insight for us into the countries of the world, and increased our interest & knowledge in geography, peoples & cultures, zoology, history and even politics. But hey, nothing too much has changed: Boys still like guns and military stuff, bows and arrows, cars, planes, and ships etc. And girls still generally prefer dolls. And both boys and girls still seem to like old comics, coins, and stamps etc. and best of all is that it can be FUN as well as EDUCATIONAL! Pssst....don’t tell the kids it will be educational but...just let them learn through enjoyment...they’ll Google to their heart’s content! Pictured are three of our BIG TIME COLLECTORS with some of their spoils... thanks guys!

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We’re a family-run, watch and clock repair shop, servicing Auckland and the North Shore Interested in selling your old watch or purchasing a new one for yourself or a gift? Come visit our shop or contact us.

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Come and visit us for all your swiss speCialities

Christmas is near upon us.....A REAL BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR REGULAR CUSTOMERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEAR. WE ARE OPEN UP UNTIL SATURDAY DECEMBER 22nd and RE-OPEN TUESDAY 8th JANUARY 2013.

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We have a great selection of imported Belgium chocolates, Swiss Rahmtafeli fudge and Bennetts chocolates of Mangawhai. Excellent gift ideas in store for Christmas and that special occasion!

Seasons Greetings! We are open up until Xmas Eve 4.30pm and re-open Monday 14 January 2013. Our Xmas specialties include: -Swiss Christmas Konfekt -Croissants for Christmas -Gingerbread houses -Dresdener Christstollen filled with marzipan -Christmas fruitmince tarts -Christmas cakes -Personalised partybreads TAKING XMAS ORDERS NOW!!! We wish all our loyal customers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Thankyou for another great year! From Franz and Eveline Muller and the team.

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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Merry Christmas from all of us at the Milford Centre

MILFORD

STORE DIRECTORY 123 World ASB Bean Grinding Espresso Blue Illusion BNZ Bodyhaven Centre Pharmacy Countdown Decjuba ECCO Shoes E-Thing Everlast Nails & Waxing Eyewear at Milford Feet First Flight Centre Flowers By Sylvia Grand Diamond Greens

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Homestore Identity Jean Jones Kimberleys Lifesense L’Occitane Mama Mias Maxwells Drycleaning Milford Management Office Millers Mischief Shoes Mister Minit Moochi Muffin Break Natures Window Neo Espresso New Man Pintin

09 486 0086 09 489 3626 09 486 1007 09 489 6093 09 486 4185 09 489 7147 09 486 2356 09 489 9750 09 486 1559 09 489 2479 09 489 2186 09 486 0403 09 486 1060 09 489 2301 09 489 2332 09 486 7725 09 486 7555 09 489 2681

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Santa Photos Only $10 per photo! From 8th December 10am - 4pm

Tues 18th - Fri 21st Dec 9am – 9pm Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd December 9am – 7pm Mon 24th December 9am – 6pm Tue 25th December - Xmas Day CLOSED Wed 26th December - Boxing Day 10am – 5pm Thur 27th December 10am – 5pm Fri 28th - Sat 29th December 9am – 5-30pm Sun 30th December 10am – 5pm Mon 31st December 9am – 5 -30pm Tue 1st January - New Year’s Day CLOSED This will exclude Countdown & The Warehouse

Wed 2nd January Thur 3rd January Fri 4th January

10am – 5pm 9am – 5-30pm Resume normal hours

Platina Jewellery Rada Hairdressing Sharing Shed Sole Obsession Spinz Storm Surprizes Sushi Tomi Sweet Lotto Centre The Coffee Club NZ The Warehouse TS14 Plus Veronika Maine Vivoce Wendy’s Supa Sundaes Whitcoulls Witchery Witchery Men & Kids

09 489 3883 09 486 4915 09 486 0246 09 486 7787 09 489 3085 09 489 9635 09 489 3622 09 484 0037 09 489 3998 09 489 5128 09 489 3790 09 486 1424 09 489 2216 09 489 8984 09 489 2899 09 489 2488 09 486 5472 09 489 5815

Hey Kids… Come & have Breakfast with Santa at The Milford Centre!! Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December, from 9am till 10am. Only $8 per child!

Includes a sit down Brekkie with Santa, a Santa Hat, Candy Cane, Christmas Crackers and one FREE Santa Photo! Limited seating! Book now at the Management Kiosk or phone 09 486 1559

Exquisite Christmas Gift Ideas from the Milford Centre Witchery Man Print Swim Short, $79.90

ECCO Androw Boat Shoes, $299.00

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Whitcoulls WHSmith Birdcage Range, From $8.99 . *Range may vary by store

Surprizes Christmas Personalised Wine Collar, $16.00 Christmas Tea Towel Range, From $10.00

Homestore BBQ by Bodum, $139.95

Spinz Candelabras, $29.99 each

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Revisiting 2012 In this last article for 2012, we will recap on we have written during this year, looking forward to election year.

JUNE – JULY

FEBRUARY Here, we wrote on Mayor Brown’s vision of a compact city for Auckland. We asked whether Auckland needed to be unleashed, but maybe its politicians needed to be leashed. It was noted how Auckland will need at least 11,000 additional houses each year to meet expected demand. We asked whether the 75% / 25% ratio for rural/urban land was feasible, or whether much more land could be made available to enable more housing.

MARCH The Council’s long term plan (LTP) featured here. This is the 10-year strategic document outlining the intended activities and priority projects until June 2022, and how they are funded. The LTP has big spending promises. We questioned whether the Mayor could walk into Albert Park and pluck money from a tree. Mayor Brown rejected selling shares in any council-owned assets, or privatising assets. He did not mention cutting the bureaucracy. He did propose raising more revenue through 13 new taxes/levies.

The winter months were focused on rates, budgets, and the third harbour crossing. We noted how strange it was for councils to set their budgets on what projects they want to do and then set rates accordingly, rather than setting their revenue and asking what is affordable. For the harbour crossing, capacity will be constrained for heavy use traffic on the clip on lanes in about twenty years, and we shouldn’t have to wait until the nineteenth year to fix the issue.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Vociferous local responses can result when elected officials take on controversial issues. This was the case when the Devonport-Takapuna local board started to ponder the future of the caravan park. The never-ending issue of excessive rates increases again came to the fore. By revisiting history, we saw that in 2003 the then Auckland Regional Council suggested its rates would double, and thousands of ratepayers refused to pay their rates. The ARC backed down. New Zealand First refused to support Rodney Hide’s rates capping bill, and it was defeated.

FINISHING OFF The last edition looked at the Unitary Plan, and the obvious housing crisis that is upon us.

APRIL – MAY In these editions we looked at projects and plans in two local board areas: Devonport-Takapuna (DT) and Kaipatiki (KLB). The main goal for DT is revitalising Takapuna, including the controversial National Ocean Water Sports Centre. Kaipatiki is focused on capacity of sports fields and resolving these issues by replacing some grass fields with artificial turf which can be used 24 hours, 7 days a week. After good work by Chairwoman Lindsay Waugh, the Beach Haven ferry service was confirmed to start early next year.

2013 Next year is election year. Undoubtedly, candidates in Devonport-Takapuna will focus on the caravan park and the ocean sports centre. In Kaipatiki, it seems raising fears over intensification will be the order of the day. We will see you all then, and thank you for your feedback this year. We wish you a very happy and safe festive season.

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Business & Pleasure: Bonificateur Adage & The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor, Mangawhai

Yancee at the The Spirit of Agnès Sorel Manor in Mangawhai, holding a Bonificateur Adage appliance with their new vintage car, Citroenella, in the background.

Vintage Festive Season Celebration!

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SPECIAL OFFER OPTION 2

Jean Lenoir is both the proprietor of The Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor at Mangawhai, and one of the key people behind the Bonificateur Invino Adage appliance. As we have covered in recent issues of Channel Magazine, Bonificateur Invino Adage is one of the most revolutionary new appliances available for those who wish to drink healthier beverages in their own home to their own taste. Now Jean and his partner Yancee are inviting Channel readers to discover Citroenella, their new vintage car which now has its home at The Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor, Mangawhai. Citroenella, from the name given by her two previous owners, is a French 1938 Traction Legere, one of those luxurious Citroen’s manufactured in England for the Commonwealth market. She is in concourse condition. Jean and Yancee recently brought her back from Nelson. Her previous owners are moving to the USA and wanted her to find a new life with vintage car lovers, so they decided she would compliment the French Art de Vivre of INVINO products. Jean is making very special offers to Channel readers to come to Mangawhai, experience the hospitality of The Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor, see first hand how the amazing Bonificateur Invino Adage appliance transforms beverages, and also view his new baby – Citroenella.

SPECIAL ‘CITROENELLA OFFERS’ for Channel Readers for the Christmas Season (Note: Booking is essential, because the party can’t exceed 15 people, and those who wish to stay need to reserve one of the 4 luxurious manor rooms).

A special price of $499 includes a wine and spirit tasting in Mangawhai at The Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor; one night’s accommodation for two people; a Bonificateur Invino Adage; an exclusive offer to enjoy two wines and one spirit processed (BYO welcome, they will process them to your own taste) and the chance to taste cold brewed fresh tea or coffee.

You can enjoy the offer above for $415 without the accommodation for one night.

SPECIAL OFFER OPTION 3 Or if you simply just wish to purchase the revolutionary appliance, the Bonificateur Invino Adage will be sold at a ‘Santa Claus Gift Price’ of just $352 (plus $15 for shipping) for orders from Channel readers. Shipping is offered free for those who order four units or more for their staff or clients for end of year gifts. The Bonificateur makes a great corporate Christmas gift. VISIT ONLINE... Whether you want to discover the French atmosphere and Kiwi friendliness at The Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor in magical Mangawhai, or simply purchase online; discover how you can earn bottles all year round by telling us about your drinking experiences on www.invinoadage.co.nz. – Merry Christmas, from Jean and Yancee. 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 www.sasmanor.co.nz or email: jeanlenoir@ubernet.co.nz

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Bonificateur Ultrasonic Technology

An affordable beverage processor that provides everyone with a way to process still wines, liquors or spirits the way they want them – smooth, tasty, aromatic and easier to drink.

Within minutes: • Healthier Drinks • Reveals Fruits & Aroma • Gives Age

“Over tastings in New Zealand, Australia, USA and France we have demonstrated that the beverage processor can significantly smooth all spirits and a majority of still wines by removing the bitterness, astringency and aftertaste. The reason for these improvements is due to the fact that our low frequency ultrasonic beverage processor promotes favourable sonochemical reactions in spirits and still wines in very short times.” – Inventor Frank Patricelli

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Channel Pets with DogHQ

This lovable 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.

Holiday home work for your hound What gets in the way of the most well-meaning of dog owners is time. We want to train our dogs so that they behave beautifully….but we struggle to find the time! So now that you’re on holiday... you’ve got plenty of time to tune your training skills – right?! Here is an overview of the core concepts of training to help you in your quest. The most effective means of training your dog will be a combination of two techniques: 1. Rewarding good behaviours 2. Blocking or stopping the dog from being able to perform incorrect behaviours Whatever methods you use to train your dog (there are many differing techniques), keep the following Good Principles in mind to help you stay on track. Consistency – is the key to success. Training will be most successful if your dog knows what to expect in any situation. You will need to consider your responses at all times when interacting with your dog; not just in formal training sessions. Food rewards – are delivered on every occasion when the dog is using a new exercise. Once a new behaviour is established you can aim to reward only the very best responses. Reward the whole picture – to avoid inadvertently rewarding the wrong behaviour. As a general rule, the following three conditions must be met before delivering a reward: • The dog is performing the current exercise correctly • There is no tension in the lead

• The dog is focused on you Mean what you say – by following through on every command you issue. If you say sit, insist it happens. Set yourself up for success – by not issuing a command if it is obvious the dog may not respond and you are not in a position to do anything about it. Experiment with rewards – because it is your dog who decides what a reward is. For some a ball or game of tug may out-rate a piece of chicken. Reconsider punishment – if you are constantly applying a form of punishment (such as a check chain) you need to question the effectiveness. Your technique might not be right or it may not be appropriate for your dog. Keep quiet – as a general rule when your dog is misbehaving allow your actions to speak louder than words. Showing irritation or aggression in your voice is only going to let your dog know you are rattled and may be misinterpreted. Stop your training session – if you are feeling frustrated or angry. Try again later. Training should be for both you and your dog’s enjoyment!

Indie’s Insights Don’t forget your dog this Christmas. We may wish we were coming with you on holiday, but if we can’t we’ll wait patiently for your return. So go ahead and enjoy your holiday without worrying about us. Just make sure you bring home buckets of really tasty treats and shower us with constant affection for at least a week on your return!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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This month we introduce a new column by Shore beauty expert Amanda Care. A glowing example of her profession, Amanda owns stylish beauty oasis Face It in Devonport.

Summer Beauty Prep 101 Amanda Care.

At this time of year I often get asked how to look a million dollars without spending it. Here are my tips for being summer ready: Scrub For quick easy daily exfoliation, I highly recommend the European made ‘Riffi Massage and Body mitt’. It smoothes flaky skin, improves cellulite texture, and makes removal of fake tan much more simple. A basic sugar or salt scrub made with olive or almond oil will also do the trick (add a few drops of your favourite essential oil- divine!). Riffi mitt $31

Moisturise Plump your skin with moisturiser. I prefer a rich body butter over summer. It hydrates and maintains tans for longer. Spa Ritual has one with Fair Trade shea butter. Blended with exotic goodies it gives an antioxidant boost while calming skin. With a luscious Jasmine fragrance, it’s my daily body indulgence that leaves my skin with a silky smooth glow. SpaRitual Infinitely Loving Body Butter $139

Tan A good spray tan can take 5 kilos off, making you feel confident and fabulous. Prep the day before following the previous two steps. I use BrownAllYear organic tan solution. Truly, the best colour I’ve found in my eight year tanning history. For the D.I.Y option I also stock the BAY chocolate tanning cream, which smells good and develops to a natural golden tan in two hours. Spray tan $40 Chocolate tanning cream $30

Eyelashes For long-term natural, stand out lashes, I recommend you invest in LiLash serum. I apply it on my brows and lashes daily and consider it a beauty must have - it’s THAT good. Lilash serum $180

Microdermabrasion and UltraSonophoresis This combination is one of the fastest ways to glowing skin for 90% of skin types. The Microdermabrasion improves skin tone and clarity, while smoothing and removing dullness. The Ultrasonophoresis uses sound vibrations to infuse active ingredients into the skin, and increase the penetration of product. The result is plumper, more dewy-looking skin. This is in my top three of all beauty treatments. MDA and Sono combined $120 Face it, 95 Victoria Road, Devonport. Phone: 09 445 0600 or visit www.faceitbeauty.co.nz

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This summer the eclectic face of whimsical fabrics are making a statement. It’s all about the fantasy in design, where we are stopping in our tracks to catch our breath feasting on the beautiful visions laid out before us. The designs are taking us outside the square of how things are usually put together in our homes… making us stop and re-evaluate what is real… and what is fantasy… Amanda Neill, the head designer at Designworx says: “We are seeing an up-trend of bright bold colours thrown together, sometimes in unusual colour combinations like hot pink and citrus mustard- not something one would usually consider bringing into the home…and yet it works. Large floral oversized patterns that blend colour like a painter’s palette- harking back to a watercolour painting with one foot in the past, and taking it into the future with the fabric technology that is available” The catch phrase is mix it up, push the boundaries, take it outside of the realm of ordinary into extra-ordinary. The fabrics from Creation Bauman, the Art and Soul Collection and Harlequin combine glossy velvets, printed sheers, and natural fibres, bringing nature in to our interiors and creating that “wow” factor. Designworx is a cutting edge Interior Design company based in Devonport that is making a name for itself on doing things differently. “It’s all about helping clients to enhance their own individual taste, and helping them step outside their comfort zone” says Amanda, “and then showing them how to pull it all together… I love working with people who are willing to be bold” Designworx also run workshops on textiles helping people choose fabrics with confidence, their eclectic shop attached to the studio attracts magpies. People are always wandering in to browse and commenting on the products on display. A great place to do your xmas shopping if you are looking for something a bit different. Designworx, 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098. www.designworxnz.co.nz - facebook.com/designworxnz.co.nz

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Destination Devonport News, Views, and Information from the Village by the Sea – Devonport. By Eddie de Heer, Chairman of Devonport Business Association. Eddie de Heer.

Hello and welcome to this month’s account of what has been happening in the wonderful seaside village of Devonport. As I gaze out of my window while writing this article I am struck again by the wonderful contrasts that make up Devonport. My view takes in the wonderful main street with its century old buildings faithfully restored and a superb reminder of ages past. When I look more closely I see woolly poles! Crocheted art works covering the awning poles along Victoria Road. Now this is really getting art onto the street. Some of you may recall the woolly handrail on the ferry building during last year’s Rugby World Cup. Well it seems that ‘Knitty Graffity’ has struck again, this time as part of the Devonport Arts Festival. Devonport has such a strong arts and crafts culture that you don’t need to look far for evidence of its existence. When I look above the local streetscape Auckland city centre looms large and beautiful in the morning sun just on the other side of the harbour. As a result of the city amalgamation Devonport has been recognised as a ‘city fringe village’ along with Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell. And rightly so as it is just a scenic 10 minute ferry ride away and therefore much easier to access than some of the other fringe villages. It seems that visitors to Auckland have recognised Devonport’s close and easy proximity to the city centre and are choosing to find accommodation here. With our extensive range of hotels, motels, self contained apartments and bed & breakfasts there is something for everyone. But you need to be organised as advance bookings mean that many accommodation providers are fully booked many weeks ahead. To take a look at the types of accommodation available go to www.devonport.co.nz or www.visitdevonport.co.nz. You will find a wealth of information on where to stay, places to eat, things to do and what to see while you are in Devonport. While on the subject of places to eat we welcome two new establishments to Devonport’s dining and entertainment scene. Victoria Road Bistro sets the standard for great quality food in a relaxed setting while Bette’s Bar & Eatery will be a wonderful place to visit during the long lazy days (and nights) of summer. With Christmas almost upon us, it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was (where do they go so quickly) and to plan for the future. Devonport has not been immune to the ravages of the GFC but we are in good shape. Retail vacancies remain very low while quality office space is more difficult to find. The Devonport Business Association have been working hard to achieve the best results for the upcoming wharf upgrade and we will continue to press council to resolve the Lake Road issue and construct a road appropriate to the number of cars that use it every day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Aidan Bennett and his team at Channel magazine. We have appreciated his support of Devonport and we look forward to working with him next year. On behalf of everyone on the Devonport Business Association we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Make sure to take time to pay Devonport a visit during the summer months, you’ll love it. Cheers, Eddie.

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By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

We have some great events happening in December to get you primed and ready for the festive season! Following on from the Devonport Lions Santa Parade and Christmas Festival, is Carols at Windsor Reserve on Thursday 13th December, starting at 7:30pm. Organised by the churches of Devonport, this is an Maria Teape. all age community event where people are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic while you enjoy a traditional Christmas carol sing-along. On Saturday 15th December we have another music concert of a slightly different nature, Devonstock is back and this time around it is being held at Windsor Reserve. Devonport’s youth forum, Youthink.Devo, have organised a great line up of local youth bands: Five Mile Town, Josh Leys & Andy Keys, Petra Bullock and more. The concert, which kicks off at 3pm and finishes at 7pm, is a free, non-alcoholic event for all the community. The JETS Run, happening every Thursday until December 20th then starting up again on January 17th, is a great opportunity to step up your fitness routine. Meet at the Narrow Neck Beach Café at 6pm and take part in a scenic route of either three or five kilometres. Afterwards, enjoy a soft drink and catch up with fellow runners. Costs are just $6 for adults and $4 for children. Get reading this summer with Devonport Library’s ‘Dare to Explore Summer Reading Programme’. Running throughout the summer holidays, kids can take part in new challenges, library activities, meet friends and come along to the celebration party! You can take part wherever you are – at home or on holiday. You can also visit other libraries around Auckland and go to the website to complete online activities. Register at Devonport Library from 10th December and get involved. If you’re looking for a reprieve from the sun and surf in January, head along to The Depot’s Group Show ‘CommUnity’. The exhibition opens in the Main Gallery and Outerspace Gallery on Saturday 19th January at 3pm, and takes account of landmarks, history, people past and present and their relationships with one another and influences on the community. Opportunities will be provided for people to actively engage in ‘community building’ or to create their own community identity through the connections they identify and make with their own sense of place. Last but not least, a reminder from the Devonport Community House that it’s time to plant your pumpkin seeds for the Devonport Community House Harvest Fair! Be in to win competitions for the largest, brightest orange, smallest, or most unusual shaped pumpkin on 7th April 2013. Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season! - 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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Catching a ferry to work has to be one of the best possible ways to commute. Here on the Shore, many locals choose to make the most of this enviable option by sailing to the city each day. Channel’s Heather Vermeer catches ‘five minutes on the ferry’ with one of the Shore’s regular commuters. This month we introduce Carolyn O’Neil. Carolyn is one of many British ex-pats to make their home here on the North Shore. She lives with husband Andy and earlier this year established The Heritage Studio, a heritage consultancy specialising in architectural and building conservation.

Name and rank? Carolyn O’Neil, Heritage Consultant - The Heritage Studio. Where’s home? Devonport, but originally from the UK.

Carolyn O’Neil.

Why the ferry? Why not? After spending years travelling by car and having to contend with traffic to and from work, to commute by ferry where you can sit back, relax and take in the fantastic city and harbour views is a real treat and a novelty that is unlikely to ever wear off! How long have you been travelling by ferry? Three and a half years. In the time the crossing takes you could...? Prepare and mix the ingredients to make a mean chocolate brownie! Top deck/bar/outside/below deck - where is your on-board spot of choice? There’s no better place than outside on the top deck (of the Kea) when the sun is shining. When it’s cold or raining, you’ll find me on the top deck inside, close to the bar with a hot cup of tea in hand. Any amusing/memorable crossings? A couple of years back I was travelling into the city one morning with my husband when the captain announced that there were dolphins swimming in the harbour. That’s certainly not something you see every day - a very memorable crossing! Read a book or newspaper/hold a conversation/take in the views - how do you usually spend the time on your daily crossing? All of the above! The ferry is a great place to meet new people, chat with friends or immerse yourself (well as much as you can in 12 minutes) in a good book, but I must say that I never tire of just taking in the views. Wish you were getting off in? There are so many places! With summer on its way, I’m quite happy getting off the ferry in Devonport and heading to the beach. However, it would be lovely to alight in Cardiff Bay and surprise my family in South Wales with an impromptu visit. I’d also have to insist on a stop-over in Barcelona - great architecture, great people, great memories! And an all-time favourite captain? I should say someone meaningful like Captain James Cook or Captain Robert Falcon Scott - significant figures in maritime history, but it has to be...Captain Jack Sparrow!

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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Saucy or snuggly? It’s a science! Whether it’s something tantalising or simply comfortable knickers you’re after, this Shore boutique is for you. The personal service at Devonport Lingerie is a signature of the only remaining independent lingerie retail shop on the North Shore. Few people could justifiably call themselves lingerie experts, but Donna Gustafson is one of them. This amiable, smart mum-of-two has been providing North Shore women with underwear, swimwear and nightwear for seven years at Devonport Lingerie, and helped out in Shelly’s Lingerie, her mum’s well-known former store in Milford, since the age of 13. “Lingerie has been a big part of my life for quite a while now! I’m carrying on where Mum left off. It’s lovely to have some of her old customers coming down to Devonport for the personal service and attention to detail we can offer as a truly independent store.” Every day bras from brands such as Triumph and Berlei, sit alongside designer labels like Calvin Klein and Oroton, and luxury collections from French Chantelle and Passionata. Donna said: “I like to look at various brands and stock what I feel are the best lines from each. We offer bras for every day, special occasions, sports, and maternity. Because the big brands have a RRP (recommended retail price) customers can be assured of the same prices as the bigger stores, but we give the added value of time and attention given to proper, personalised fittings.” North Shore resident Donna, who, with husband Mark has two children - Tomas, 4 and Ella, 2 - also stocks a range of mastectomy bras and prosthetics in her beautiful store which moved from the Devonport Arcade to the current location opposite the ferry wharf a year ago. ‘Thunderpants’ are proving to be a big hit with customers. Donna raves about the organic cotton New Zealand-made knickers in a range of funky prints. Donna amusingly summed up: “They’re comfy undies that won’t go up your bum!” Pure cotton nightwear is also popular for summer. A delicate, vintage-style range from

The biggest thrill is when someone tries on a bra and they say ‘ahhhhh’ and want to walk out of the shop wearing it. New Zealand company Alice & Lily includes nightdresses and robes in various lengths and styles. Retail assistants Sioux Watson and Ann Mason have worked at the Queens Parade store for three and five years respectively. Sioux confesses: “Because people are in this personal setting, being fitted for underwear, they share all sorts

Donna Gustafson and Sioux Watson

with us! But we are always 100% confidential and couldn’t possibly divulge any secrets!” She adds: “The biggest thrill is when someone tries on a bra and they say ‘ahhhhh’ and want to walk out of the shop wearing it. Perhaps they’d forgotten how a good bra should make you feel.” Devonport Lingerie has all you need to help you make the most of your given assets. And if you’re still left wanting, cheat. Chicken fillets are not the only ‘solutions’ available; Invisilifts, Nudi Bras, Headlight Dimmers and Hollywood Tape make bust enhancement a science of its own. So go visit this friendly team of lingerie ‘scientists’ – they could change your look, and your life! Devonport Lingerie, Shop 2, Queens Parade, Devonport. Phone: 09 445 8347.

For Everday, Special Occasion, Sports or Maternity we’ll get you fitted. Now providing the North Shores only specialist Mastectomy Fitting Store. Shop 2, Queens Parade (opposite the ferry terminal) Phone: 09 445 8347. OPEN 7 DAYS.

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The Mates and Mascots exhibition tells the stories of In 1942, a and women’s was introduced to animals their service sailor mates. the Navy. Seventyrats years some of these From catching to later offering women return, this time to the Navy Museum, comfort and produce camaraderie, to design and an exhibition about the animals on ships provided Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service much Mates and Mascots and theneeded bravery, service. leadership and laughter that is brought it to life. an interactive trail exhibition with plenty to see and do ages. Come and seeinthis Come to for theall Navy Museum and share thefree exhibition. stories of the young women who not only broke Opening hours 10am to 5pm, 7 days down barriers in the Navy but in New Zealand 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport society as well. Admission is free | www.navymuseum.co.nz

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Demolition clears the way for $6 million development A $6 million phoenix will rise from the rubble of the old ten pin bowling alley at 2 Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna.

Built 26 years ago, the bowling alley was run down and neglected when Smales Farm purchased 2 and 4 Fred Thomas Drive in 2011. The combined site comprises two separate three-storey office buildings with a warehouse, the bowling alley and more than 250 car parks. The site has easy access to the Northern motorway network, with motorway interchanges at Esmonde Road to the South and Northcote Road to the North.

The old bowling lanes are now a wide open space.

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A period of intense work and investment has seen 4 Fred Thomas Drive – next to the bowling alley – achieve its true potential.

building has undergone a substantial painting has given the building a fresh, clean look. makeover inside and out, and tenants like AON, Riley Consultants, Revlon, Now it’s the turn of the bowling alley AMP Liquid, NZ Coastguard and GN at 2 Fred Thomas Drive. Decades of ReSound have signed a raft of neglect meant saving fresh long-term leases. Smales “The ground floor of the bowling alley the new development was not an option. Farm retained award-winning is already fully let.” architects Stephenson & North Shore firm says Smales Farm Turner NZ Ltd to help develop Kalmar Construction General Manager is managing both a creative concept for the Daniel Henderson. the demolition of building. The refurbishment the old structure, includes new lifts, new security and construction of the new purposeincluding closed circuit TV cameras, built facility that will replace it. new flooring, new doors, a completely remodelled foyer and feature lighting. The ground floor of the new Outside, a new landscaping plan development is already fully let, says Smales Farm General Manager along with spring cleaning, repairs and

Daniel Henderson. “We are also planning full refurbishment of the Level 1 & 2 offices,” he says. “We will make a full announcement in early 2013. Watch this space!” In the past two years Smales Farm has pursued a new growth strategy of acquiring properties outside the geographical footprint of the original Smales Farm site in Takapuna. Purchases to date include the ANZ Business Centre on Albany’s Corinthian Drive as well as 2 and 4 Fred Thomas Drive. All are managed by Smales Farm Management.

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

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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

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“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

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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

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“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

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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.

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“Welcome to the next generation of kiwi dentistry. Our brand new dental clinic is open 7 days a week.”

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“The beginner classes offer 26 poses that anyone can do.”

“Your little piece of California on the North Shore.”

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Bikram yoga is practiced in a room heated to just above body temperature. Practitioners enjoy a wide range of health benefits including pain relief, weight loss, improved sleep and relief from tension, stress and anger. All this, plus a more flexible body.

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

Classes run 7 days a week at two Shore locations – Albany at ANZ Business Centre call 415 4902, and Glenfield at 75 Porana Rd call 444 4070. www.bikramyoganz.co.nz

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“Big boys’ toys have never been this much fun!”

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Want to look sharp this weekend? Then come and get your hair cut at everyguy – the salon for guys. Just come when it’s convenient for you and enjoy Sky TV, Xbox and Playstation.

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.

Call us on 414 4026. Open 7 days. Mon 10.00am to 5.00pm Tues & Thurs 10.00am to 7.00pm Wed 9.00am to 7.00pm. Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm. Sat 8.30am to 3.00pm. Sun 10.00am to 2.00pm.

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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. Call us on 442 2044 Open 7 days 10.00am to 10.00pm

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

Netball Wins! The Netball Season, which runs for ten months of the year, is over. Where did the year go? Netball just seems to tick along seamlessly – due to the capable and experienced staff that we are fortunate to have. I look back at the magnitude of our delivery of netball and marvel at the numbers. This year we have delivered 6595 games of netball at the centre. (This excludes tournaments and events.) One tournament alone saw us deliver 520 games in one week! This year the AMI Netball complex has seen 424,000 visitors to the centre. We expect 2013 to be even busier. The game continues to grow and, to cater for this growth, we recently announced our new ‘junior netties’ competition for years 2-6 which will be played at the fabulous new undercover Westlake Girls complex. This new competition is for both girls and boys. Clubs are also welcome to enter junior teams. Check out our website www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz The subscriptions and affiliation fees from the game provide us with just 32% of our income. This means that the business side of our operation is extremely important. 2013 will be a significant year for fundraising ventures. Our key event for the year will be to launch a fabulous glossy recipe book called “Game On”. This will be a collection of recipes incorporating tips for preparing and serving the food. Whilst the cookbook will include lots of healthy options, it will also feature favourites from the past and some great recipes from celebrities. Many of these recipes have a lovely story behind them and we look forward to sharing these anecdotes with the netball community. So, if you have a treasured recipe with a great story behind it – please email sponsorship@ netballnorthharbour.co.nz All recipes that are submitted for the cookbook will go into the draw to

Our key event for the year will be to launch a fabulous glossy recipe book called “Game On”. This will be a collection of recipes incorporating tips for preparing and serving the food. win a dinner for up to ten people at your house prepared with ingredients from your own pantry and fridge by a top chef. This is a fabulous prize so send in those recipes now! It’s still not too late to BUY A BRICK for our Arena! This campaign is still going because we need to purchase electronic scoring machines, protectant carpet and some seating. Please consider purchasing a brick and help us furnish this fantastic facility. Many of you will have enjoyed the recent FastFIVE netball series. We were thrilled that our Onewa Arena was the preferred training venue for all six countries competing in the series (New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, Malawi and Jamaica). Thank you to all of the volunteers from Netball North Harbour who helped to run this fantastic event at the Vector Arena. Check out our website for YOUR opportunity to play this FastFIVE game here at Netball North Harbour. Lastly thank you to everyone who has contributed to Netball this year. I would like to pay tribute and thank all of our volunteers in particular the mums and dads who bring their kids along to play sport. If you think sport is just about participation then stop… and recall those fabulous moments when you hear the screams of delight and the faces of pure elation when your team WINS! Everyone loves to win but the real winner of the day is Netball.

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Legally Speaking with Simpson Western Lawyers Gary Simpson is a Partner in Simpson Western’s Takapuna Office. He specialises in wills, trust formation and administration. Email: garys@simpsonwestern.co.nz www.simpsonwestern.co.nz

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Gary Simpson.

Wills Have you a valid up to date will… and if not, then why not? Wills are relatively easy to complete and, for straightforward wills, are reasonably inexpensive. Wills perform a number of functions as follows: Dealing with Assets: Wills are regarded as primarily dealing with the distribution of a person’s property on death. Execution of a will ensures that a Willmaker’s assets are distributed in accordance with that person’s wishes failure to sign a will can result in a deceased person’s assets being distributed pursuant to the Administration Act, which may result in people inheriting property that would not have been the intention nor the desire of the Willmaker. Trusts: Wills can also be utilised to establish life interests, in which property is held in trust for a certain period of time, perhaps for the lifetime of a beneficiary. The creation of life interests is often utilised in the case of second marriages or relationships where a Willmaker wishes to protect a spouse or partner, but also wishes to ensure that children will eventually inherit assets. Guardians for Infant Children: In my experience the most difficult decision for many Willmakers with infant children is determining who their children’s guardian(s) should be. However, the failure to appoint guardians can result in disputes arising following the deaths of parents as to who will be responsible for their infant children. In extreme cases this can result in an application to the Courts for a determination - a most unfortunate result.

Funeral/Cremation Directions: Frequently a will contains a provision specifying how a Willmaker wishes their body disposed of - i.e. by way of funeral or cremation. It can also be utilised to specify (for example) the donation of body parts for transplant or medical purposes. Trust Directions: Wills can also be utilised to deal with issues pertaining to discretionary family trusts, in particular by specifying who should hold the powers to appoint and remove trustees following the Willmaker’s death, and/ or specifying who the replacement trustee(s) should be. Wills are also utilised to ensure that debts owing to a Willmaker by a Trust are forgiven on death. Conclusion: Surprisingly, and accepting the considerable benefits of wills, many people in New Zealand either do not have a will, or do not have an up to date will that confirms their wishes. The excuses are infinite - “too busy, too expensive ... too difficult to make”. However, wills can be prepared and executed reasonably easily for a reasonable cost - can you afford not to have one?

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Executors: Wills appoint executors. This ensures that the person(s) making decisions on the death of the Willmaker are the persons chosen by the Willmaker as being appropriate. The executors are responsible for determining personal family and financial matters, and are also responsible for funeral arrangements. The failure to appoint executors results in the need for a person to be appointed by the High Court pursuant to Letters of Administration in which the administrator is appointed pursuant to a ranking system based upon the relationship of various people with the deceased.

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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 info on fixing leaky homes. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Fixing leaky homes the process We have highlighted a few issues previously in this column on Leaky homes and recladds but we are often asked what is a leaky home and how are they fixed. Here is a bit of an outline of what’s involved and the steps it takes to get your house repaired. Your home may need recladding for a number of reasons. It may be leaking in multiple areas, it may have been designed poorly, or it could be a re-sale issue. Here is the process in a few bullet points which will hopefully answer some of your questions: • O nce moisture is detected (usually there are visual signs) you will need to get in touch with a good builder who has experience in this type of work. • The builder will assess the damage and then work closely with your architect, or help you find one to work with, to develop some plans for your home. • Once you are happy the plans then go through Council consent once these are all approved, building can commence. • Scaffolding will be erected around your property and shrink wrap or tarpaulins will be put up to keep out any rain. • In most cases the windows and doors are removed first and can be stored if they are being re-used or taken away. • The existing cladding will be removed and then the timber framing can be assessed. • Any damaged timber will need to be repaired or replaced. • Once this is done the re-cladding can commence and upon completion. • You will be supplied with a Code of Compliance Certificate stating that your home is like brand new again. In our next issue we will bring you some before and after pictures of some houses we have recladd recently on the North Shore. 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.

Great Expectations

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

Kristin School’s Executive Principal, Peter Clague, ponders the subliminal messages that we send to our children. I am pleasantly surprised not to have perished in a nuclear holocaust yet. Throughout my childhood the prevailing expectation was that the Cold War would inevitably become a very hot and irradiated war. The question was never whether it would happen, just when? This gloomy outlook extended well beyond the daily media who, it may be argued, have a financial imperative to forecast impending disasters - bad news sells papers. Unfortunately though, the certainty of being obliterated in an instant because Leonid Brezhnev and Richard Nixon finally got fed-up with each other was also being promoted in the classrooms of our schools. I can remember Social Studies lessons in which we were earnestly instructed on how to construct underground blast bunkers in our backyards (no great hardship for 13 year old boys I might add). We were taught a shorthand vocabulary of atomic annihilation: MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction), ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile), RAD (Radiation Absorption Dose). In Science we learned the difference between fallout and yield. Our English teacher fed us a diet of novels about the doomsday scenario and movies depicting life in a nuclear winter. I still have a cartoon given to me by a teacher which shows a dozylooking Ronald Reagan waking up in the White House. His finger hovers uncertainly over two buttons above the bedside table – one labelled LUNCH, the other, LAUNCH. Mushroom clouds over Auckland may seem a little silly now, but the fact remains that my generation grew up with a fair degree of fatalism that the end of the world really was nigh. And I sometimes wonder how that has affected our subsequent outlook on life. Are we more cautious, less committing, perhaps even cynical and blind to some of the joys of life as a result of being raised in a climate of such pessimism? Such introspection might not really matter, were it not for the fact that mine was not the only generation to have been educated against a backdrop of global fear. Throughout the past four decades, successive generations of young people have grown up knowing variously they were all going to die from either HIV/AIDS, SARs, Ebola, or Mad Cow Disease. An electronic infection, the Millennium Virus, threatened us all for a while, but it didn’t catch on. Sadly, Terror did, and the Net Generation were born into a world which threatened bombs on buses and guns in schools. More recently, the threat has gone truly global - climate change, oil shocks, ozone depletion and now, an economic meltdown that apparently jeopardises everyone on the planet. I do not mean to be flippant; each of these crises undoubtedly held the potential for disaster. But my concern is the effect of all this doom-saying has on impressionable young minds. Our children learn to expect what the adults in their lives expect. If we constantly portray the world as a fragile and doomed place, what impact does this have on their outlook? Expectation is a powerful force. In the late 1960s, Dr Robert Rosenthal of Harvard University conducted a study in which a school principal called three teachers to his office at the start of the year. He told them “Based on your teaching excellence over the past three or four years, it is clear that you are the best teachers in the school. As a reward, you will each be given a class of 30 of the brightest students in the school to teach this year.” The student’s selection would be based on their high IQs and their keenness to do well. He added: “Teach the children as you would any other class and do not tell them or their parents that you know they are special.” At the end of the school year, these three classes led the entire school district in academic accomplishment, performing twenty to thirty percent above average. The principal then dropped his bombshell on the teachers; “These students were not chosen for their academic ability – they were chosen out of a hat!” Surprised, the three teachers could only reason that the students had excelled because they, the teachers, were brilliant. But then the principal dropped bombshell number two – the teachers had also been chosen out of a hat! The teachers simply believed in themselves and expected the students would do very well. The students proved them correct. The message is simple and time honoured, people usually rise (or sink) to your expectations of them. Could it be that the same is true for our children’s expectation of the world they are growing up in? As you spend time with your kids over the holiday break, I encourage you to encourage them. Even if it’s a little harder to find these days, accentuate the positive and maybe help them build tree-huts, not fallout shelters.

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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

IT happens! Information Technology (IT) continues to evolve at a breath-taking pace. It is without a doubt the ultimate game changer. Businesses deploy new technology to reduce costs, increase efficiency, improve transactions, streamline information flows, and, at the end of the day, drive revenue. Complacency in this area is a sure company killer, regardless of your size or industry. Did you know that the average age of a director in New Zealand is 60*? I work closely with a number of boards and the reality of the situation is that many of the members don’t have the experience or technology background necessary to rein in IT and inject the direction necessary to really get it working for the business. Reading between the lines, I’d say that this disconnect is why many IT budgets prematurely get the chop, forcing companies to make do with what they have, tacking-on and patching-up as they go. While this may be a true test of kiwi ingenuity, it does mean they are left limping along, slowly falling behind. The flip side is also true. Chasing technology, without fully understanding IT’s role in your business, could well leave you out of pocket and quite possibly without the improvements you were hoping for. Last year we upgraded our phone system, twelve months behind schedule. What was the hold up? We have a technology road map that is closely aligned to our 3 and 5 year business strategy. So I knew what performance and infrastructure prerequisites had to be in place first – and we were short. Had we gone ahead with the installation the resulting compatibility issues and disruptions would have negated any benefits i.e. it would have been dead spend. Given our reliance on technology, my view is that companies should consider a more structured approach to overseeing IT. In my experience, this involves establishing new forums, rethinking the board structure and the conversations with your management team. Some words of wisdom for payroll company Talent2 whose Novopay system continues to botch up our teacher’s

Matthew Bellingham.

pay. This is a perfect example of what can happen if IT is left unchecked, in this case an operational and PR disaster. We should expect more from our CIO or IT Manager. Their roles must extend beyond simple “procurer of technology” to business architect. They need to be able to facilitate conversations about the potential of IT and its role in the business; conversations which also serve to up-skill the board and flesh out the bells and whistles into tangible business benefits. Smaller organisations I work with tend to bring in outside talent with an IT background, such as a current or former CIO to sit on their advisory board. Once these conversations start it will soon become clear what areas matter most to your business (e.g. data recovery, cloud services, mobile technology) and you can then start to build an IT roadmap around these mission critical areas. From here you need to ensure that IT gets regular air time, at least quarterly would be my suggestion, with the board spending at least 10% of their time here responding to four simple questions: • • • •

Are we doing the right things? - IT Strategy Are we doing them the right way? - IT Architecture Are we getting them done well? - IT Delivery Are we getting the results? - IT Value

The more embedded IT becomes in your business’ overall strategy; the more important it will be to understand how technology is used across the business. Boards should be actively having conversations with the management team to understand new IT developments in specialist areas such as finance, HR and marketing. This can help prevent a silo approach to IT strategy, which could end up being more costly and less effective. *Heidrick & Struggles 2011.

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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.

Can you rely on your inheritance to save you? How often have we heard our parents or grandparents say ‘it was different in my day’? Well when it comes to your inheritance, they may well have a point… You see, the world is changing and potentially you may no longer be able to rely on inheriting the family fortune when the time comes. That safe nest egg of a potential inheritance has signs of cracking; the windfall that used to be a sure thing for a lot of people, has possibly been thrown to the wind... here’s why: Living large… The ‘SKI’ club (Spending the Kids Inheritance) are baby boomers choosing to live large. They’re downsizing the family home and drawing heavily on funds to finance their lifestyle. They might be retired but you’re unlikely to find this bunch quilt making and joining in afternoon tea dances; they’re more into Singapore stopovers and Zumba! Then there’s the modern family… We’re a complicated bunch. About one in two marriages end in divorce, then we might remarry, and become part of extended step families. I’ve encountered numerous cases of individuals who were stunned when they discovered they didn’t get what they thought they would when it came to divvying up their beloved relative’s estate. One brother got more than another because he took care of Gran in her twilight years; Grandpa couldn’t stand his daughter-in-law so completely cut her – and his grandson - out of the will; Nana left most of her assets to just one of her three grandchildren, who she felt was more needy and in dire hardship than the other two (who had actually worked very hard to get where they were, unlike their sibling …); And Aunt Ethel wanted to leave everything to the poor parrots in the zoo! It’s their money, and their choice. And one thing I’ve learnt is that money can sometimes bring out the worst in people – even in the most loving of families. Extra long life… Another modern phenomenon is Kiwis are living longer – in fact, in the past 30 years or so, life expectancy has shot up 7.3 years longer for males (now living on average to 78.4), and 5.3 years longer for females (whose average life expectancy is now 82.4)*. That’s a huge chunk of time which will require a regular income (and possibly the funding of long term medical/ nursing home care, particularly if there’s no residential care subsidies due from the government, see www.workandincome.govt.nz for the rules on this). Even if today’s average retiree, who gets by on say $36,000 a year, this extra long life means we need to find an additional lump sum compared to the previous generation just to keep us in soup and slippers! Not to mention there’s been a global recession, which has meant many investments are struggling just to keep up with inflation.

Miss the abyss… So how does all this affect the generations lining up behind the baby boomers? Should we cross our fingers and hope there will be some financial legacy after all the money mayhem, mature merriment and medical bills are sorted? Or are we heading into a financial abyss where perhaps we forgot to take responsibility of our own financial affairs? Mission control… Start thinking about what is in your control when it comes to an income in retirement and make some small steps towards your future financial objectives. • W ork out what you need in dollar terms to sustain the lifestyle you’d like when you retire. • You may have a business to sell. Don’t ever think it’s too early to start succession planning. • You may have some investment properties, or own your own home. What improvements can you make that will add value (and profit) when you come to sell? • Are you making the most of your employer’s pension scheme, or Kiwi Saver? If you can afford to, increase your contributions. This is an effortless process but can be highly rewarding in the long run, especially if your employer matches your increase. • You may have an investment portfolio, which is geared to be your retirement funding. Ensure this is structured in a way that meets your timeframes and income requirements. Sort the paperwork… And while all this is top of mind, have a chat with family elders about the importance of up-to-date paperwork, such as wills, lists of investments, and instructions for gifts, as well as the need to appoint independent executors. Doing so can save months of working out ‘what’s what’ - and needless heartache - at such an inappropriate time. To summarise, the shift in today’s spending and demographic factors does mean a serious wake up call for saving for tomorrow. The good news is that you can take action now so that when you do reach retirement, that Singapore Sling will be waiting for you. 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 * According to the New Zealand Government’s 2010 Social Report. 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

When we talk about risk, what risk are we talking about? – Part 1 of 3

To us at Pie Funds, risk is simply the possibility of losing the money we already have. However, to many investment managers, risk is about the possibility of underperforming a benchmark (such as the ASX200 or NZX50) or more perniciously, about underperforming competitors. Clearly, there is a major disconnect between these two versions of risk. It surprises people to learn that many investment managers made huge bonuses in 2008 because they outperformed relative to a benchmark, even though they lost 30% or 40% of their clients’ money. While it may seem obvious that this is a strange way to manage money, as someone once said; “It’s very hard to get a person to understand something when their salary depends on them not understanding it.” One of the oddest outcomes of investing relative to benchmarks is that investment managers end up owning large positions in companies they think are rubbish. Why? Because the risk (relative to the market or the investment manager down the street) of not owning the stock is too high. Let’s say a stock is 5% of the ASX200. A benchmark relative manager would hold around 3.5% in the portfolio if they hated the stock, and 6.5% if they loved it. Conversely, if a really great stock was 1% of the index, this manager would hold a maximum of 2% in the portfolio! At Pie, all of us invest in our funds on the same terms as our clients. We intensely dislike the idea of managing against a market benchmark because: • We only want to own shares in companies we really, really like. We only really, really like 10-15 companies at any one time. • If we really, really like a company, we want to own enough of it to make a difference to our clients’ returns. • Ideally we don’t want to lose money when markets go down. And we certainly don’t expect to be paid performance fees when our clients have lost money. Let’s leave to last word to Warren Buffet: “If I was offered the chance to go into business where people would measure me against benchmarks, force me to be fully invested, crawl around looking over my shoulder etc., I would hate it. I would regard it as putting me into shackles.”

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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.

Tammy McLeod.

Karen Ross Ross and Karen set their trust up ten years ago. At the time, they transferred their family home to the trust and then two years later, settled the shares in their carpet cleaning business into the trust. They were up to date with their gifting programme, each diligently gifting $27,000 of the debt owed by the trust to each of them, each year. However, on 1 October 2011, gift duty was abolished in New Zealand, meaning that there were no tax implications if gifts of any amount are made. Ross and Karen were confused – did this mean that all of the gifting they had done in the past was a waste of time? What happened if they did decide to gift the balance of the debt owed by the trust? Would there be tax implications? Would it have an impact on their ability to get a rest home subsidy if they ever went into a rest home? Should they keep gifting at $27,000 per year? Fortunately Ross and Karen had a specialist trust lawyer who looked after their trust for them. She advised that they had done the right thing gifting at $27,000 per year over the last ten years – that was the maximum they could gift at the time without paying tax or gift duty and that had been a sensible thing to do. However, going forward it would be prudent to gift the balance of their loan accounts. The lawyer explained that if there had been no gift duty at the time of setting up the trust, everything would have been gifted at once, so there was no point carrying on with only gifting $27,000 per year – the point of the trust is to make the trust asset rich, not owing any debts. The lawyer further explained that the way rest home subsidies are calculated is a moving target. 10 years ago, having your assets in trust may have meant that you would not have to contribute to your own rest home care. However, the Department of Social Development has always had the discretion to look back as far as they like at gifts made to trusts, and in these economic times, regardless of the gift duty rules they are more likely to exercise that discretion. Ross and Karen’s lawyer explained that gifting the balance of the amount owed by the trust to them would be the best thing to do for them, but that it was important for everyone in the same position to take advice from their lawyer and accountant. To ensure you get the right advice as well, contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy. mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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It’s holiday time at YMCA! YMCA North Shore Holiday Programmes December 17 - 24, 2012 and January 3 - February 1, 2013

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

The YMCA ran its first holiday programme on Milford beach in 1910. Over 100 years later we are still offering fantastic holiday programme options. The YMCA is here to help over the long summer holidays by keeping children busy with a range of safe, inclusive and stimulating activities and experiences for children of different ages, sexes and cultural backgrounds. With trips including Jet Boat Tours, Ice skating, Paintball, Rainforest Express, Inflatable World and more, there is heaps to keep your child happy and active during December and January. Catering for all children, the general holiday programmes are split into age groups of 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-15 years, while the in-house sports programme caters to 5 - 12 year olds wanting to work on gymnastics, ball skills and team sports. OSCAR subsidies for the programme are also available through Work and Income - contact your local office to see if you qualify for a subsidy. YMCA North Shore also offers placements for those 16 and up wanting to gain some work experience in the childcare / teaching industry. For more information on volunteering or the programme email: y-kids.northshore@nzymca.com or call 480 7099.

Fitness Centre • Group Exercise Classes • Squash Courts • Holiday Programmes • Basketball • Gymnastics • Indoor Soccer • Sports Leagues • Kids’ Birthday Parties & more!

Ph 09 480 7099

YMCA North Shore

www.ymcaauckland.org.nz

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Shoreside Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park at The Pumphouse, Jan 19th to Feb 16th

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In Search of Justice, Revenge, Wealth, Marriage or Happiness The Shakespeare in the Park season at Takapuna’s PumpHouse is always the ‘real deal’ with plays presented true to era and in superb costumes. Shakespeare’s writings served as a mirror in which human beings saw themselves and over 400 years later his influence has far outlived his era. In 2013 Shoreside Theatre presents its 17th ever-popular summer season to growing audiences from the entire Auckland region. Starting on January 19th, this real Shakespeare looks at revenge with both comedy and tragedy. “Hamlet”, arguably the greatest tragedy written in the English language alternates with the suspenseful and controversial comedy “The Merchant of Venice”. Some of Shakespeare’s most famous quotations are to be heard during the performances of both plays. Who is not aware of “To be or not to be ...?” or “If you prick us do we not bleed ?” But these are only two of a large

number of electrifying phrases which have become part of today’s language. The plays therefore tend to be familiar also to new audiences and constantly surprising. The Merchant of Venice directed by Carol Dumbleton explores and celebrates a society of harmony and community but at it’s centre Shylock, the moneylender and Antonio, the merchant are desperately solitary figures in their mutual hatred. When Shylock sees an opportunity to exact revenge, he grabs it. In nearby Belmont, another kind of law must be observed when Portia is morally bound to respect the wishes of her late father. Apart from the Bible, Hamlet is the most often-quoted work in the English language. Directed by James Bell it has become a rite of passage for directors and actors and has the richest performance history of any of Shakespeare’s plays. The young Hamlet struggles to find his place in a family disturbed as much by political events

All but two of the shows in this Shakespeare season will be presented ‘under the stars’ in the Amphitheatre starting at 8pm. The performance of Hamlet on January 26 and The Merchant of Venice on February 02 will be inside the main auditorium and start at 7pm.

How do you stage the famous ghost scene of Hamlet on a cold and foggy night on the battlements of Elsinore Castle when it’s daylight saving and outdoors on an Auckland summer night? Find out how Shoreside Theatre did this by going to www.shoresidetheatre.com or www.pumphouse.co.nz. This innovation depicting when sentinels see a ghost that looks like the dead King Hamlet enables the introductory scene of the play to be experienced and a taste of the succeeding fare gained before patrons arrive at the Amphitheatre. Hamlet the son, resolves to see the ghost himself and you can too.

as by intimate relationships. When Hamlet’s father appears as a ghost his son is commanded to take revenge. If the words and predicaments of Shakespeare’s characters still move people throughout the world in 2013 it is because, it has been said, “he was not of an age but for all time!” Shakespeare in the Park 2013 is

performed live at The PumpHouse Arts Centre, Killarney Park, Takapuna from January 19th to February 16th. Tickets are available from www.pumphouse.co.nz or by calling 489 8360. There will also be door sales an hour before the start of each show. A special discount applies when bookings are made for both plays.

JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 16 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2013

SHAKESPEARE’S AVENGERS HAMLET

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE BOOK NOW 489 8360 www.pumphouse.co.nz

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The Pumphouse Theatre: What’s On

Over the centuries performances outdoors were the norm; covered performance spaces were rare and usually found in grand private residences, palaces or churches.

Theatre under the stars Summer Shakespeare in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre Hidden away behind The French Rendezvous Café at The PumpHouse is The PumpHouse Amphitheatre, a semi-circular outdoor performance space where annually, Milford-based Shoreside Theatre produces Shakespeare in the Park. The tradition of dedicated outdoor amphitheatres dates back to 5th century BC and Ancient Greece. Some of the surviving amphitheatres from both Ancient Greece and Rome are still in use today and offer outdoor audiences a chance to sit where the ancients sat, enjoying a very similar experience with perfect, mathematically-calculated acoustics designed over two millennia ago. The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus in Athens is one of the earliest preserved ancient amphitheatres of that time and was the venue for festivals to honour Dionysis, the God of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of

Shakespeare in the Park 2013

What's On...

Monday December 10 @ 6pm Dark Mondays play reading in The PumpHouse Coal Bunker Studio Auckland Shakes by Sam Brooks Bar opens 6pm. Reading starts at 7pm Entry by Koha All Welcome January 19 – February 16 2013 Shoreside Theatre Presents Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice Performed true to text and era on alternating nights outdoors in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre All sessions at 8pm Adult $25 Senior/Student $20 Child $16 Groups 7+ $19 Groups 20+ $16

TUE 15

WED 16

THU 17

FRI 18 January

December 3rd to 21st Theatre for children in the December school holidays Tim Bray Productions Presents The Santa Claus Show 2012 By Tim Bray Two shows per day 1.30am and 1pm No shows Sundays All tickets $22 Family rate 4+ $19.50 Group rate 10+ $18.50

MON 14

The Merchant No Show of Venice

No Show

The Hamlet Merchant of Venice

Hamlet

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The The Hamlet Merchant Merchant of Venice of Venice

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ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology. From this type of pagan festival and performances of a religious nature evolved the beginnings of Western theatre and the classic themes of comedy and tragedy that have remained staple plot devices in performance art for over 2500 years. Over the centuries performances outdoors were the norm; covered performance spaces were rare and usually found in grand private residences, palaces or churches. The outdoor theatre experience was for the general public and served to educate and inform static or remote communities in times of mass illiteracy. In medieval times when work and food sources were stable people stayed close to their home town and looked forward to feast days

Hamlet

The Hamlet Merchant of Venice

Hamlet

SHAKESPEARE’S AVENGERS OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES 8PM INDOOR PERFORMANCES 7PM BRING CUSHIONS, BLANKETS AND INSECT REPELLENT CAFE/BAR WILL BE OPEN. SORRY, BYO ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED

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and other types of festivals where travelling minstrels, bards and players would come to fairs in hamlets and villages to perform the latest ballads and morality plays. The stage usually took the form of what was known as a pageant wagon which moved from one location to another. In some larger towns a semi permanent stage structure would be erected for the performers with the audience standing below. Travelling players were usually sponsored by the clergy, nobility or the reigning monarch therefore the storylines of performances were often shaped by whatever message the sponsor wished to convey. From the biblical ‘mystery’ or ‘miracle’ plays of the 10th -14th centuries grew performing artworks of a secular theme paving the way for Renaissance playwrights such as Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare to tell dramatic stories inspired by real life and well-known historic events, some of which occurred within the living memory of the audience. The most famous amphitheatre of Shakespeare’s day is arguably The Globe Theatre at Southwark in London. It was built in 1599 by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the company of players for whom Shakespeare wrote. In 1613 the Globe caught fire during a performance of Henry VIII set off by a misfired theatrical cannon. Luckily the only injury was man whose pants caught fire; said fire was swiftly put out with a bottle of ale but sadly the theatre burned to the ground. It was rebuilt the following year but closed down by the fun police, The Puritans, in 1642. Within a couple of years it had been demolished under dubious, possibly illegal circumstances. In 1997 The Globe was rebuilt to the specifications of the original 16th century theatre and is a key outdoor performance space in Europe. Hamlet was staged in the first decade of the 17th century at the original Globe Theatre but there is no surviving record of The Merchant of Venice ever being performed there although a performance was held at the court of King James in 1605. In January and February 2013, Shoreside Theatre brings both Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice to The PumpHouse Amphitheatre, a smaller and more humble outdoor theatre standing on the shoulders of those giants of western theatre tradition, the Ancient Greeks and Romans and of course William Shakespeare. We can’t guarantee Dionysian ritual madness and ecstasy or flambeed buttocks but the bar will be well-stocked with wine and ale! He’s baaaack......... The Santa Claus Show returns to The PumpHouse in December. Tim Bray’s original play tells the story of Kelly and Alana, two little girls, best friends who decide to write to Santa Claus. But Kelly sends the longest list of things that a child wants for Christmas that Santa has ever seen. Santa flies Kelly to the North Pole where she learns for herself the true meaning of Christmas. It seems the idea of Santa and presents never loses its magic for children of all ages and children are encouraged to dress up in a Christmas theme when they come to the show. Dark Mondays - the last play reading for 2012 The new script ‘Auckland Shakes’ by Sam Brooks will be read on December 10th and will also be the last Dark Mondays event of the year. Play readings are held in The PumpHouse Coal Bunker Studio. In this intimate atmosphere the audience is encouraged to be involved with origination of new theatre works by giving feedback to actors, directors and writers after the reading.

BOOKINGS: Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz

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Kelly (Pipiajna Tui Jane), Santa (Jon Tamihere-Kemeys) and Elfie (Kayne Peters) Photo: David Rowland/One-Image.com.

by TIM BRAY songs by CHRISTINE WHITE

Magical treat for families, schools, p pre-schools or for the team at work

MON 3rd - SAT 22nd DECEMBER ‘12 TAKAPUNA Bookings g p ph 489-8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz p p

www.timbrayproductions.co.nz

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The Rose Centre: What's on

Chris James Discover Your Natural Voice Acclaimed international voice teacher, singer and musician Chris James, is returning to Auckland bringing his inspirational voice and expression sound work. “Everyone is born with a beautiful voice,” Chris says. Discovering the beauty of your natural voice – speaking and singing – is fun, fulfilling and not as tricky as it may seem to some. Renowned in the field of voice and sound Chris has inspired many from all walks of life at conferences, seminars, in schools, colleges and the corporate workplace for over 20 years, with the benefits of experiencing the joy and harmony of their voice, and the power of self expression. A vibrant and inspirational presenter, Chris teaches with ease and humour and is known for his ability to unite audiences of thousands and also facilitate intimate groups. So what is our ‘natural voice’? What concepts do we have around our expression? Uncertainty about how to express ourselves and be heard is a major stressor in the workplace and everyday life. How does this impact on our body and influence the way we relate to others? Through the wonderful medium of the voice it is possible, as we develop self-awareness, self-empowerment and confidence, to uncover the unique qualities and skills that we as individuals, have to offer – and we can have fun doing it!

A recipe for

love & miracles

Take one spiritual wild child – mix well with an inventive sense of humour, awesome wonder, stories of near death and angels, add a dash of spirit, a dollop of energy and an infusion of colour. A walk on the ‘real’ side of spirituality - explanations for everyday people (and not so everyday people) from an ex-sceptic who now lives in the realm of miracles. Would you like one? Wildchild, Visionary, Free Hugger, Mystic, Writer, Speaker, Teacher, Loving Guide, Healer & Miracleworker, Deb Wharfe creates a life of miracles and wonder for the people around her. Deb’s healing is powerful, transformational, simple, logical, and so amazing that to describe it in words would make it look like an unbelievable tabloid news advertisement. “I bring you back to the heart of who you are. A self you haven’t even met before. Life is simpler than you imagine. And magic is in a click of your fingers.” Working with energy, light, colour, faith and grace in the body/mind field and weaving the story of spirit to humanity in simple terms, Deb is an experience in herself. Her life experience has taken her from the doormat to the magic carpet and it will transform you. This evening ‘flight’ with Deb will leave you intrigued, inspired, uplifted, refreshed, renewed and probably walking more upright… Even better - she will teach you how to do it for yourself. How amazing would that be? Deb Wharfe is called ‘The Miracle Lady’ by many. She works internationally and locally and her Auckland base is The Devonport Health Store. NZ Residents: Join the DeLightScope – a Monday morning message of bliss for your week. It’s free! Just text your name to 021 726 276 to register. See Deb on Facebook, Twitter, Skype & YouTube and on her website – www.debwharfe.co.nz

English language made easy English Language Partners (ELP) North Shore is a notfor-profit incorporated society that provides English language and social support to adult migrants and refugees to assist them with their resettlement in New Zealand. The vision is that migrants and refugees have the opportunity to learn English, to pursue aspirations for themselves and their families, and to participate in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand. EPL offers One-to-one ESOL Home Tutoring programmes with trained volunteers and English Language Groups in many areas of the North Shore with new classes planned for 2013 in Takapuna, Albany and Warkworth. English classes for Job Seekers, English for Employees and English for Migrants are taught, with other programmes available (e.g. pronunciation class, IELTS preparation). A volunteer tutor training course, which is NZQA approved (Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring) covers cross-cultural awareness, adults as language learners and aspects of current TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) approaches to language learning. No prior teaching experiences/qualifications required. Visit our website for further details: www.englishlanguage.org.nz/north-shore Phone: 489 2078 Email: northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz

Drama, comedy, music, magic and dance! Open 8:30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Web: www.rosecentre.co.nz

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School Road, Belmont, North Shore Ph: (09) 445 9900 Fax: (09) 445 6606 Email: info@rosecentre.co.nz

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Welcome to

The Vic Cinema, Cafe & Theatre FILMS

YOUR PLACE – YOUR SPACE… A mixed use community cinema and performing arts space in the heart of Devonport, bringing you the best of films, live performances, and filmmaking and performing arts programmes. The word is spreading that The VIC is definitely open for business and showing some of the latest films, audiences have been very positive about what is on offer at The Vic. During the Devonport Arts Festival week The Vic screened 15 extra films about the Arts, complimenting the already rich selection on their normal programme. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY will be screened at one minute past midnight in the night from Tuesday 11th to Wednesday 12th December and there will be morning sessions with breakfast deals at local cafes before or after the movie. Films lined up for your eyes in the future include ‘Dolphin Boy’, ‘The Intouchables’, ‘Robot and Frank’, ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’, ‘Argo’, ‘Monsieur Lazhar’, ‘On the Road’, ‘Crossfire Hurricane’, ‘Love is All you Need’, ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘Diana Vreeland, the Eye has to Travel’ and ‘The Life of Pi’ on 1st January. “If audiences enjoying the films get one of their friends to come along next time, within a short time the cinema will be buzzing,” says film programme director Robin Kewell. “Our performing arts programme is also starting to build,” says theatre director Philipp Jaser. “We have an exciting mix of performances lined up and our performing arts programme will commence in January with holiday programmes for kids and teens, followed by acting for adults and mobility classes for seniors.”

PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND FILM-MAKING

12th December. Midnight screening tickets still available. Breakfast deals for all morning sessions.

1st January. Check out www.thevic.co.nz for details.

BRING THIS AD TO GET A FREE CUP OF TEA OR $1 OFF ON ANY CONCESSION ITEM* BRING THIS AD TO GET $3 OFF ANY MOVIE AND DRINK/ICE CREAM PACKAGE* *Valid until 31 January 2013. Not valid in conjunction with other offers, subject to terms and conditions as specified by our suppliers.

LIVE SHOWS

Dance Mobility® For Seniors Dance Mobility® classes are a lively and enjoyable way to stay active using simple and easy to learn movement based on a wide range of dance styles and are a new alternative to other movement and exercise programmes used for fall prevention. Dance Mobility® classes can help to build balance, coordination and strengthen the body so you can enjoy a more active life. For older adults (65+) - No dance experience required! Costs will be about $20 per class times and dates to be confirmed. Tutor: Felicity Molloy.

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 13-17 year olds: 21-25 January, 10am to 4pm, tutor: Robin Kewell Costs will be around $300 for a five day course.

COMEDY AT THE VIC

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 techniques 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

The Best of THE CLASSIC NZ’s home of live comedy

With Simon MCKinney feating Brendhan Lovegrove, plus guests; John Carrr and James Elliott.

26 January - 8pm

Disclaimer: All details are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notification.

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

Lake House Arts Wood Sculpture Live 2013 Calling all sculptors!! Sculpture large and small will be the focus at Lake House Arts Centre in April 2013. For ten intense days from the 17th to the 28th of April the Centre will be abuzz with the hum of chainsaws, power tools and the rhythmic beat of hand carving, while up to 30 artists from around New Zealand are pushed hard to complete their sculptures in time for the official opening on Sunday 28th April. Then the gardens will once again return to tranquillity to become the canvas for over 30 completed large outdoor sculptures in wood from the 28th April to the end of May giving the public ample opportunity to visit this significant outdoor exhibition. If this event is something you would love to take part in, then contact event manager Kim Boyd at the Arts Centre. The event is open to any artists including novice sculptors. Wood Sculpture Live has proved to be a worthy platform for artists to share ideas, support one another and to showcase their artwork. Major sponsors are Devonport Takapuna Local Board, Creative Communities,

the Becroft Foundation and Lake House Arts Centre. Exhibitions and events diary • A Victorian Christmas in the Becroft Gallery until 16 December 2012 • Lake House Tutors Exhibition (Becroft Gallery) 15 January – 3 February 2013 • Mogi’s World (Cafe) 15 January – 3 February 2013 • Childrens’ School Holiday Programme – 21 January – 1 February 2013 Lake House Arts Centre will close for the Christmas Break from 21 December 2012 and will reopen on Monday 14 January 2013 For more information about Wood Sculpture Live 2013 please contact the Event Coordinator, Kim Boyd on 486 4877 or email manager@lakehousearts.org.nz. Visit the website: www.lakehousearts.org.nz

Wood Sculpture Live Send your EXPRESSION OF INTEREST to Lake House NOW

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Heather Owens, Spider, 2012, mixed media on canvas. Right: Brendan Adams, Tall Cup, ceramic.

Helen Schamroth, Mini-zip, relief sculpture on canvas. Below: Di Ngapo, Orange knitted bag, recycled bread bags.

Give Art this Christmas! Summer is coming, and as everyone knows, summer goes hand in hand with Christmas. The approach of Christmas at Northart means one sure thing: Northart’s The pre-Christmas $100 (or less) Show,, the biggest and brightest show on the North Shore’s exhibition calendar! Artists began bringing work into the gallery in early November, and the excitement down here at Northart was at fever pitch by the time of the opening on December 1st. Dozens and dozens, if not hundreds, of pieces have been purchased since then and already taken from the gallery – maybe already wrapped ready to delight a recipient on Christmas morning. However, because displays are replenished and replaced as needed – certainly daily, sometimes hourly – the level of excitement and interest is kept high throughout the show. New and different works by featured artists, as well as new works by new artists, are put into the show all the time. Some would say the best is yet to come! When we claim that the show is the biggest of our year, we mean just that: there are literally hundreds of works on display, all available for sale, all for $100 or less. The variety is huge: Whether you are looking for gifts for a man or a woman, adult or child, someone who is fussy or someone who is happy with whatever they are given, there is something for everyone! From practical brightly

glazed bowls, plates and vases to frivolous and fun jewellery, crocheted embellished brooches, beaded necklaces and silver earrings, bright and colourful toys to mysterious spider paintings, cool and funky bags knitted from recycled plastic bags to businesslike handmade laptop bags. The ever-changing kaleidoscopic display will titillate your eyes – and tempt your wallet. The exhibition goes right up until the day that Northart closes for the summer break at 6pm on the 21st of December, so when we say that you can pop in and get all your last-minute Christmas gifts, we really mean it! Come in, and treat your friends, family or yourself, with that special Christmas gift. It is a ‘cash and carry’ show (cash, Eftpos, Visa and Mastercard accepted), so once you have selected, take it away with you. Northart will close for the Christmas/New Year break on 22 December, re-opening 15 January (with an exhibition of painting by Northart members). 2012 has been a great year for Northart, and our line-up of shows and arts events for 2013 suggests next year is going to be even better. Have a safe and happy festive season filled with “tidings of comfort and joy,” as the carol says.

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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y a B i g n a r i a M o t s n r u t e R Mairangi Arts Centre and Mairangi Bay Business Association are excited to once again be holding the Mairangi Bay Christmas Extravaganza. So what exactly is Christmas Extravaganza? Quite simply it is an event that captures the magic of Christmas through a display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each sponsored by a local community group or business. Last year a cafe adorned their tree with dozens of hand knitted cupcakes while the Surf club dressed theirs with little bottles of sand and jandals- but no more clues, you need to come and see for yourself! We know this is a expensive time of year for everyone so here is a great opportunity to get the

family together to come and enjoy an exciting community event that is affordable for all: The entry charge is only $2 per adult and $1 per child- so you could visit several times! Also, included in the entry fee on Sat 8/Sun 9 & Sat 15/Sun 16 December from 10am-1pm children can visit Santa in his grotto to let him know their Christmas wish list. You might like to bring a donation for the Salvation Army collection to help other local families on the North Shore. Hospice will also have a tree for those who like to support their work. The Christmas Extravaganza would not be possible without the very generous sponsorship and support of Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay (special thanks to Emma Donkin) and the Auckland Council Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if you are young or old - Christmas has a special magic and that is what the Mairangi Bay Christmas Extravaganza is all about, the magic of Christmas. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information about this event contact Mairangi Arts Centre ph 478-2237 Where: When:

Mairangi Arts Centre, 20Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay 10am-8pm Friday 7 December to Sunday 16 December 2012 Santa: 10am-1pm Sat8/Sun9, Sat15/Sun16 Dec Free parking available outside the centre.

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Education: Kristin School

Kristin School Celebrates Excellence Scholarship & Award Winners of 2012

Kristin School would like to congratulate the winners of the Senior School Prestige awards, Kristin Scholarships and external Scholarships who were announced at the Senior School Prize-giving on Friday 2 November. We recognise the immense amount of work that these students have put in throughout their schooling careers and offer our greatest congratulations and respect for their achievements. Prestige Awards:

Joel Granger.

• FOUNDATION CUP: Joel Granger - Kristin’s highest honour, awarded to a pupil who shows the true Kristin example. • STEVENS AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Rosaria Kelly - NCEA Dux of School • CLAUDIA WYSOKI MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: James Allen - IB Dux of School • PROXIME ACCESSIT: Tina Li - Runner up to Dux of School • SENIOR SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT TROPHY: Julitta Lam - For participation and contribution to a prestigious standard in Academic, Sporting and Cultural Activities • APPRECIATION CUP: Jocelyn Ho - For attitude, reliability, kindness, courtesy and consideration towards others. • SIR DENIS BLUNDELL TROPHY: Sam Puri - For Personal Conduct and Citizenship • ANNA FULLER TROPHY: Nicola Kluger - Awarded to a student who has displayed a consistently positive attitude, commitment and determination in the pursuit of excellence. • GIFFORD SHIELD: Michelle Meuli - For exemplifying the qualities of leadership. Premier Sporting Awards: • MARGE SCOTT TROPHY: Sarah Strom - For significant contribution to leadership in sport • TOURNAMENT TROPHY: Water Polo Premier Team - Awarded to a Premier Team achieving in a school’s tournament. Thomas Kingsmill, Captain. • FIRTH CUP: Thomas Kingsmill - Sportsperson of the Year Premier Cultural Awards: • SENIOR PERFORMING ARTS CUP: Hannah Schunk-Hockings - For Initiative and Leadership in the Performing Arts • PRODUCTION CUP: Matthew Burrows - Awarded to the student, who has in addition to exceptional performances, made the most significant contribution to, and impact on, major senior productions at Kristin. • KRISTIN PERFORMING ARTS TROPHY: Joel Granger - Awarded to the student who has made the most outstanding all-round contribution to cultural activities at Kristin.

James Allen and Rosaria Kelly with Senior School Principal Brendan Kelly.

Madeline Lister with Diane White of the University of Otago.

Premier Service Awards: • LIBERALITAS CUP: Francesco Kook - Awarded for leadership of a team in providing service to the school • SERVICE TO SCHOOL CUP: Sam Puri - presented in recognition of exemplary service to the school community • ‘K’ FACTOR TROPHY: Will Cobb - Awarded to a student who is an active and contributing member of a team of students who are fully committed and involved in school life and contributing significantly to the school community Scholarships: • THE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS Valued at $5000, these scholarships are offered to the top school leaver applicants enrolling in any of Victoria University’s Bachelor degree programmes: Olivia-Grace Forde, India Heath and Thomas Lloyd • THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO LEADERS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP $5000 for excellent academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential: Madeleine Lister • THE AUT UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP $15,000 (depending on the degree selected) for academic excellence at secondary school: Olivia-Grace Forde • TRUE NORTH INVESTMENTS SCHOLARSHIP True North Investments awards scholarships of

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$1000 to inspiring Kiwis from the North Shore region who have demonstrated passion and determination to achieve their goal. This year one of the five scholarships was awarded to: Joel Granger • AUCKLAND COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a student who has achieved academic success and been actively involved in their community. Sara Ellis-Jack • BENEFITZ GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP An annual Graphic Design scholarship for a student who has attained a high level of design achievement. Elizabeth Qiu • SULLIVANS SOFT TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a student who has attained a high level of achievement in working with textiles in Soft Technology. Georgina Thompson • YEAR 12 WESTPAC SCHOLARSHIPS Westpac scholarships are awarded to Year 12 students who have demonstrated a high level of success and an on-going commitment in one of four key categories: The Westpac Academic Scholarship: Isobell Campbell. The Westpac Cultural Scholarship: Isabelle Hunt. The Westpac Service Scholarship: Shayna Bridger. The Westpac Sporting Scholarship: Marko Nuich and Anton Sunde • YEAR 11 HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS – SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND Awarded to four Year 11 students. Each partial scholarship is valued at $900 and gives each recipient the opportunity to join a 10-day Youth Development Voyage aboard Spirit of New Zealand in 2013: Emma Bower, Francesca Jenkins, Callum McDonald and Andrew Sussman

Education: Kristin School

Unlocking the Secrets to

Parents and Kids How do you get your parents to give you what you want? How do you get your teenage son to tell you about his day? Two confounding questions which are at the heart of so many family frustrations. According to clinical psychologist Nigel Latta, the answer really is very simple; make Mum a cup of tea and stop pestering your son for details. In a hilarious and informative presentation directed to parents and kids alike, Nigel spoke to over 100 guests at the recent Kristin School Speaker Series breakfast, held in the Dove Theatre in November. With the comedic and straight-talking manner that has made him a favourite in his Politically Incorrect television series, Nigel covered topics such as the differing approaches to parenting of mums and dads, the dangers of peer pressure for young, undeveloped decision-makers, the societal changes which determine how we perceive success and tips on how to approach the apparent freedom of the internet. From the outset the audience was rocking with laughter as Nigel explained the advantages of doing the things which your parents think are a good idea. He encouraged caution amongst the students for when they find themselves out with friends and considering an activity which would have their parents in a fretful state. His recommendation; exercise caution, at least until your prefrontal cortex is fully developed which, he points out, may take some time. Nigelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to cut to the quick of the family dynamic meant that every member of his audience could relate to an anecdote or example. His animated delivery ensured that every guest connected with his message which was ultimately to take care of those around you. This was the second breakfast event held at Kristin School this term as a part of the Speaker Series. The first was a Mother Daughter breakfast which featured the fashion label Ruby. Christine Sharma, owner of Ruby Boutique, spoke to a delighted crowd of Kristin families along with her daughters Anna-Lise and Emily who are both passionate members of the fashion design industry.

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Takapuna Grammar

Takapuna Grammar leading the way in IB Takapuna Grammar School is now an authorised International Baccalaureate World School, the first state school in New Zealand to have achieved this status. While we are the strongest supporters of our national qualifications NCEA and Scholarship, there are intentionally minded domestic students at Takapuna Grammar School who seek to continue their educational and life long learning journey overseas. For many the International Baccalaureate gives a currency of qualification, which is fully transportable, and offers to them some advantage. This represents an addition to the range of opportunities and choices for students attending Takapuna Grammar School. Equally, the qualification pays full respect to notions of service, international mindedness and an insistence on the qualities of life long learning. These are rich qualities and they are already strong beliefs of Takapuna Grammar School with the commitment to our own “Aspiring to Personal Excellence through Knowing, Connecting, Relating and Supporting” axiom, we now have a range of assessment tools that engender these qualities. The focus of those in the local community has, over the years, become increasingly international in the way they consider the future for themselves, their families and their children. Families are travelling more regularly, both in and out of New Zealand. The world’s fiscal patterns over recent years have seen many coming and/or returning to New Zealand. Equally, local students are looking at options for their futures in a dynamic where New Zealand has a reputation as a country offering quality education alongside the world’s universities’ desires to capture the best students the international community has to offer. It signals a shift in thinking and a shift in the range of options available for our young people. It is an exciting change, characterised by a lack of boundaries and constraints, stretching as far as the imagination allows. This shift is enabled, even more so, by the increasing access to technology and the capability for this to maximise the access to

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institutions offering opportunity to young people here in what is a quite physically isolated country. In many respects this raises more questions than answers. What will be of the future? What will the realities be for our current generation of teenagers? What will their children, our grand children, experience? All I hope is that they can understand and appreciate the significant role their secondary school will have in the establishment of their future careers and personal aspirations. In offering choice and opportunity we hope, as educational leaders, that we have extended boundaries and enabled futures not even yet thought of. Therein lies the very reason Takapuna Grammar School is the proud provider of NCEA, Scholarship and our newly authorised International Baccalaureate World School status. By Simon Lamb, Principal, Takapuna Grammar School

It signals a shift in thinking and a shift in the range of options available for our young people.

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Rosmini Hockey Players Awarded At the recent North Harbour Hockey Awards Rosmini College reinforced their presence as the school to look out for in future years. Rosmini current students, old boys and staff were nominated for a vast number of awards and the evening’s MC and organiser was exRosmini student and New Zealand Hockey player David Kosoof. George Muir (Rosmini Old Boy) was named U18 Player of the Year, NHL Most Improved Player and as part of the North Harbour U21’s Mens team, picked up Team of the Year also. George is off to Malaysia to play for the Junior New Zealand BlackSticks in the Sultan of Johor Cup next month. Joachim Tan, a young and relatively new hockey player picked up the award for Most Outstanding Contribution and Taimana Iversen was awarded the Sportsmanship Award; both of these in the Under 13 category. But perhaps the most exceptional achievement of the night went to our very own Callum Dempster who was named Under 13 Player of the Year and also picked up the Hatch Cup Captains Cup. He, Joachim, Taimana and a number of other outstanding performers in the Under 13 category will be moving into Year 9 next year to strengthen the already successful senior school Rosmini hockey teams. Hockey is in good hands at Rosmini Callum Dempster. College!

The Rosmini College Intermediate Cricket Squad IS: Giles La Ville (Captain), Ryan Harrison, Zakk Finlay, Tom Barham, Ryan Zent, Jack Hart, Ben Forsyth - Jones, Eli Robb, Wilson Dowd, Luke Buxton, Finn Barry, Finn Delaney, Brandon D’Souza and Joshua Taylor.

Rosmini College wins Auckland Schools Cricket Comp Rosmini College have won the Auckland Intermediate Schools Cricket Competition for the first time in the history of the NZ Cup (formerly Milo Cup). The boys won an exciting final against Sacred Heart and now move forward as the Auckland Region Champion to play the Northern Districts representative. The team has been selected and coached by three Year 12 students (and 1st XI members) Alex Du Rand, Callum Simmonds and Mitchell Davie-Martin, whose enthusiasm, planning and maturity have assisted the squad in playing some outstanding cricket. The team is managed by Mr Keeling.

Senior Prizegiving – Special Awards Year 8 Camp Care and Compassion towards a Fellow Rosmini Student – Joshua Wood and Callum Turner Hospitality and Catering – Anthony Marzan Eric Hayden Debating Cup Oliver Going Technology winners Patrick Lalor Ray Hue. Prize – Theodore Carlos Academic Physical Education – Elliot Crean Graphics in Art Award – Jacob Holden Senior Graphics Award – Foss Shanahan / Theodore Carlos Senior Japanese Trophy – Godfrey Chan Aldiss Classical Studies Award – Redmond Coulter / Oliver Hooper-Nichols Crawley History Shield – Patrick Lalor / Cedric Tevaga John Skinner Geography Prize – Theodore Carlos Mohammed Trophy (Effort in Mathematics) – Ray Hu Senior English Prize – Ray Hu Philip Gales Memorial Biology Prize – Ray Hu Fr Charles Sormany Chemistry Cup – Ray Hu Jim Church Senior Physics Cup – Jacob Holden Mathematics with Statistics Prize – Sung Ho Lee Yunus Mohammed Cup (Excellence), Calculus – Ho Jung Lee Senior Economics Prize (Donnelly Cup) – Daniel Houzet / Stephen Shanahan Senior Accounting Prize – Matthew Regtien Senior Art Cup – Jacob Holden

Top International Student – Sung Ho Lee Senior Cup for English as a Second Language – Josh Ong Drama Cup – Christian Nickless Milne-Bland Award (Social Justice) – Nicholas Koe Scholz Debating Cup – Patrick Lalor Eric Haydon Debating Cup – Ray Hu Service to Liturgy, Music and Audiovisual Events – Simon Woodard / Bradley Pivac Senior Performing Arts Cup – Momo Miura Choir Cup – Alex de Vries Williams Award for Services to Music – Christian Malaitai North Shore Harmony Club Trophy – Momo Miura Antonio Rosmini Cup (Catholic Character) – Patrick Lalor / Alex de Vries Edmonds Cup (St. Vincent de Paul, achievement) – Suven Reddy Award for School Spirit (Chris Ireland Cup) – James Finlay RSA Trophy – Cedric Tevaga All-Rounder Award (Responsibility / Involvement) – Daniel Keeling Headmaster’s Prize – Daron Digges May Gore Cup (Reliability) – Justin Rosaria John Stevenson Memorial Cup (Determination) – Theodore Carlos Head Boys’ Prize – James Finlay / Ray Hu Proximat Accessit Dux – Christopher Samson Dux, Wallace Cup, Casey Cup – Ray Hu

Rosmini Year 8 boys got blue skies and outdoor action for their school camp. The boys were hosted by the YMCA Shakespear Lodge, at Whangaparaoa. Students endured fourteen hour days of being active. Leadership, new challenges, team work and discovering personal limits was all part of the fun. To top it all off they were able to enjoy afternoon swims, seconds in apple crumble and night games.

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Sporting Excellence Awards Westlake Girls High School celebrated their years sporting achievements at their annual Sporting Excellence Awards. The theme of the evening was Women at the Olympics as this year former student Jo Aleh became the first Westlake Girl to claim an Olympic medal when she won the Gold in the 470 sailing at the London Games. Guest speakers were Kayla Sharland (Blackstick hockey captain), and Sarah Cowley (athletics) who both competed at the London 2012 Olympics. The event was attended by 300 people. The Premier Cups went to: Sportswoman of the Year: Temalisi Fakahokotau (netball). Sporting All Rounder: Victoria Lelo. Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Yeonsu Lee (swimming). Team of the Year: Premier Badminton. Coach of the Year: Dean Beazley. Student Coach of the Year: Victoria Lelo. Volunteer of the Year: Sue Whiteman. The evening was capped off by Kayla Sharland presenting Principal Roz Mexted with a framed signed shirt from the Women’s Blackstick team in recognition of Westlake’s support as the training turf in their preparation to this year’s Olympics.

Staff Honours Principal, Roz Mexted has individually acknowledged staff who have gone well beyond

the call of duty for the school this year. Director of Music Rowan Johnston, for sustained excellence over many years and for outstanding leadership in Music, community engagement and operational quality. Librarian Megan Davidson, for vibrant Wednesday staff sessions and leadership in literacy. Specialist Classroom Teacher Tony Morgan, for service to school and his leadership of eLearning this year. HOD Maori Eddie Hudson, for leadership and sustained commitment and service to the school community and Whanau Parent Group. Sports Coordinator Debbie Wareham, for her pursuit of excellence and leadership in sport this year. Beth Beever, for sustained excellence leadership in sport (badminton) and long service to school. Trustee Beth Porteous, for her all round commitment to the Board of Trustees, Uniform Shop and PTA.

Elena Vázquez with students Yana Lazarova and Rebekah Waters.

Temalisi Fakahokotau – Westlake Girls High School Sportswoman of the Year 2012.

Premier Badminton Team Claims Prestigious Award The Westlake Girls Premier Badminton Team received the Team of the Year Award at the Badminton New Zealand awards function. This caps off an outstanding year where they retained their New Zealand Secondary Schools Badminton title and were finalists for the Junior Team of the Year at the Harbour Sports Awards.

Languages Take You Places The Language Assistants at Westlake Girls have come to live and work for a year on the other side of the world. In December we farewell Lena Becker from Germany, Camille Chanvry from France, both of whom have worked at Westlake Boys as well, and Elena Vázquez from Spain. All have taken part in a language assistantship programme organised at government level which brings young people who have finished their university studies, from Europe to New Zealand. Here they spend one or two days per week at

Presentation from the Blacksticks – Principal Roz Mexted with Special Guests Kayla Sharland (NZ Black Sticks Captain) and Sarah Cowley (4 time NZ heptathlon champion).

different schools assisting our language teachers and students, particularly with speaking skills, but also acting as cultural ambassadors for their countries. These programmes are reciprocal, giving New Zealand graduates, like our own Miss Danielle Payne, who spent a year on the programme in France in 2007/2008, the chance to live the language. Lena Becker says, “My time as a language assistant was wonderful. I really enjoyed working with the students, watching them improve and seeing their interest in our culture. I also gained an insight into the New Zealand education system, which is quite different from the German one. The chance to experience various teaching methods and become familiar with a range of resources has been very beneficial for me too, considering my future career as an English teacher back in Germany. All in all, I am very glad to have had the opportunity to work and live in New Zealand, meet the people and immerse myself in a different culture. I believe working as a language assistant is a very valuable experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in foreign languages and cultures.“

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Principal Roz Mexted with Head Girl Zailie Gillard and Dux Tia Tuiburelevu.

Westlake Girls Senior Prizegiving Westlake Girls Senior Prizegiving was held on Wednesday November 7th. The success and academic achievements of our senior students was acknowledged and the evening was one of celebration. Our Head Prefect, Zailie Gillard not only gave an outstanding speech in her capacity as Head Girl, but she also entertained us with a moving solo performance of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again. Zailie has received an Auckland University of Technology Scholarship for 2013 and intends to study Law and Communications. This year’s Dux was Adi Litia Tuiburelevu, our Academic prefect for 2012. Not only has her academic record been outstanding, Tia has been instrumental in setting up the ‘Smart Swans’ programme. The programme was set up to provide free, encouraging and regular academic tutoring for Year 10 students by senior students to give them extra-help with Literacy or Numeracy. Tia’s leadership has been outstanding and she has shown the initiative required to make this programme extremely successful. Not only has the programme assisted Year 10 students but it has also helped to build positive inter-school relationships between senior and junior students. In 2013, Tia intends to study Law and Political Science at the University of Auckland. She has received the University of Auckland Scholarship and the Russell McVeagh School Leavers Law Scholarship.

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Westlake Boys Top Sportsmen 2012 At Westlake Boys High School’s Sports Awards Dinner held on Friday November 16th, the following students were rewarded for their outstanding sporting achievements and contribution to the school community. COLOURS AWARDS Athletics Richard Callister – 1st place Discus North Harbour; 2nd AKSS Discus and Hammer; 2nd place NISS Hammer 4th Discus; 2nd NZSS Discus 4th in Hammer; NZ rep to New Caledonia and Australia 3rd u18 hammer 5th in Discus. Badminton Dylan Soedjasa – NZSS Champions; WBHS team 3 years; Nth Harbour Wisden Cup Men’s team; NI U19 singles and doubles champion; ASB College Sport finalist. Kerwyn Lee – NZSS champions; WBHS team 3 years; Captain 2010/2011; Nth Harbour Wisden Cup Mens Team; NI U19 Doubles Champion Basketball Alex Talma – 3 years WBHS; V captain 2012; 90 games; Junior Tall Blacks; World Junior Championships; NZ 3 on 3 U19. Jaylen Gerrand – Premier team 2 years; 62 games; NZ U19 3 0n 3; World Junior Championships Spain. Logan Poloai – 3 years premier team; 93 games; NZSS tournament team 2012. Geoff Heather – 1st year premier team; 30 games; Junior Tall Blacks World Championships China. Cricket Robbie O’Donnell – 3 years WBHS; Last 2 years Captain; 4 Centuries which equals the school record in a season; NZ U19 at world junior 50 over championships Australia; ASB College Sport finalist. Cycling Kurt Standen – NZ U17 rep; senior team time trial; 2 silver medals Individual NZSS Champs and silver in NZSS road race Palmerston North.

Football Jack Caunter – 3 years 1st XI; Loyalty commitment; 77 games/solid defender scored 4 goals. Ben Roberts – 3 years 1st XI; 76 games; 25 goals. Blair Whitlock – 3 years 1st XI; 76 games; 6 goals. Dylan Stansfield – 1st XI 2 years; captain 2012; Top goal scorer; NZ U17 2011; NZ U20 squad; ASB College Sport finalist. Liam Anderson – NZ U17 2011; NZ U20 squad 2012; Outstanding year as keeper for the 1st XI; ASB College Sport Finalist. Golf Harry Yang – Nth Harbour Champions 2011/2012; AKSS Champions: 2011/2012; 2nd AKSS stroke play; Top Nth Harbour player shooting 68; 6th in NZ U19; 1st NZ U17; ASB College Sport Finalist. Hockey Warren Wild – 1st XI 4 years; Nth Harbour U18 2 years; NZ U18 non travelling reserve. Tom Goodman – 1st XI 2 years; Nth Harbour U18 2 years. Rowing Michael Brake – Senior 8 2 years and senior 4; Nth Island Champions; 3rd in NZ; World Junior Champion coxed four; ASB College Sport Finalist. Cameron Webster – Senior 8 2 years and senior 4; N Island Champions; 3rd in NZ; World Junior Champion coxed four; ASB College Sport Finalist. Marty Davenport – Senior 8; Springbok Shield crew. Max Anstis – Senior 8; Springbok Shield crew. Jonathan Zouch – Senior 8; Springbok Shield crew; Coxswain to both senior 8/4 this years as well as doing a sterling job these past 5 years.

SPECIAL AWARDS Westlake 50th Jubilee Shield Was presented to those Westlake Students who have represented NZ at World u19 Championships. – Michael Brake, Gold Medallist Rowing (Bulgaria); Geoff Heather, Basketball (China); Jaylen Gerrand, Basketball (Spain); Robbie O’Donnell, Cricket semi-finalist ( Australia), Alex Talma, (China/Spain); Cameron Webster, Gold Medallist (Bulgaria). Brett Hart Trophy for Team of the Year The nominees were all NZSS Champions – Badminton, Basketball, Orienteering, Cross Country and Table Tennis. The winner for 2012 was Basketball under captain Tai Webster with 34 wins and 1 loss this season. Alf Butt Trophy Presented to a pupil who has given the most of himself with all the tenacity and determination of a true sportsman – Was awarded to Sion Wiggin (Squash / Tennis). Colin Pascoe Cup For the sportsman who has shown true sportsmanship and positive attitude – Was awarded to Robbie O’Donnell (Cricket). Simon Bryan Shield. For Outstanding achievement – Was awarded to Cameron Webster (Rowing) and Michael Brake (Rowing). 2012 Westlake Boys Sportsman of the Year The Nominees were – Michael Brake (Rowing), Sion Wiggin (Squash and Tennis), Tai Webster (Basketball), Robbie O’Donnell (Cricket) and Cameron Webster (Rowing). 2012 Westlake Boys Sportsman of the Year was Tai Webster (Basketball).

Westlake Boys teacher receives Rotary International Award Raewyn James, Head of the Music Department at Westlake Boys High School, and her husband were guests at the Rotary Club of Milford in late October, when she was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for her services to the School and Community. As Head of the Music, Raewyn’s role has involved being the conductor of the Concert Band and encouraging numerous students to get involved in music groups within the school. Over the course of eight years, Raewyn has taken a very active part in hosting the Rotary Musical Showcase in September each year. The Showcase is an opportunity for the community to see and hear the best school groups on the ‘Shore’, covering all aspects of performance music; Choirs, Orchestras, Bands and Barbershop. “Milford Rotary has greatly appreciated Raewyn’s contribution to the School and Community,” said President Rob Fullerton when presenting Raewyn with her award and a cheque for the Westlake Boys High School Music Department. “The club members take great pleasure in making her a Paul Harris Fellow.”

Colin Pascoe Cup winner Robbie O’Donnell.

Alf Butt Trophy winner Sion Wiggin.

Westlake Boys 2012 Sportsman of the Year Tai Webster.

Simon Bryan Shield winners Cameron Webster (shown) and Michael Brake.

ASB College Sport Awards 2012 13 Westlake students in 12 different sports were nominated as finalists in this year’s College Sports Awards. There were seven individual winners in seven sports. Tai Webster claimed the overall award for Young Sportsman of the year. He is the third Westlake student to win this coveted award since it was established in 1991. The other two students were Michael Bullot (Yachting) 2001 and Robert Loe (Basketball) in 2009. Individual winners: Dylan Soedjasa: Badminton; Tai Webster: Basketball; Robbie O’Donnell: Cricket; Liam Anderson: Football; Cameron Tier: Orienteering; Michael Brake: Rowing; Sion Wiggin: Squash To cap off a wonderful night Mr Theuns Strydom was awarded the Puma Sport Educator award for his services to sport and education.

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Education: Pinehurst School

Lydia Ko pictured receiving her North Harbour Club AIMES Supreme Award from North Harbour Club President Matthew Bellingham (right) and Patron Peter Menzies.

Pinehurst’s Lydia Ko Wins AIMES Award Congratulations to Pinehurst School student Lydia Ko, named Sportperson of the Year and the overall AIMES award winner at the North Harbour Club AIMES Awards Gala Dinner held recently at the Bruce Mason Centre. Lydia, well recognised as the World’s No.1 female amateur golfer, took out the overall AIMES award and was among prominent world class finalists including, doctors, a pianist, a community worker, politician and artist. When it was announced that Lydia was the overall AIMES award winner, the audience clapped endlessly in recognition of her outstanding achievements. In her acceptance speech, Lydia said she was proud to carry the New Zealand flag wherever she goes, playing since the age of five and made a point of thanking her Pinehurst teachers and stated how appreciative she was of Pinehurst School’s support.

Pinehurst Student Selected for NZ Maori Women’s Hockey Team Congratulations to Year 13 Pinehurst student Gabrielle Tomoana who has been named in the New Zealand Maori Under 21 Women’s Hockey team for a second year. In 2011, Gabrielle played hockey for Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) at the annual National Maori Hockey Tournament. Returning this year, a more experienced and seasoned team player, she again impressed selectors at the Labour weekend event to be named in the U21 team for a consecutive year.

Gabrielle Tomoana.

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Education: Carmel College

Tiana Frittelli and Mwangileni Kampanga.

Libby Whittaker and Tara Spencer.

Molly Harpur and Laura Mallon.

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Rebecca Fitzgerald and Roisin Coleman.

Carmel College Top Scholars, Award Winners & 2013 Leaders Georgia Whelan.

Sophie Wilton.

The following were awarded at the Carmel College and end of year prizegiving. DUX: Georgia Whelan. Proxime Accessit: Sophie Wilton. University Scholarship Winners Victoria University: Georgia Whelan, Claudia Ibbotson, Lorraine Sorely and Megan Wilson. AUT University: Alex Conway, Grace Ng and Charlotte Marsh. Massey University: Genevieve Coleman. University of Miami Sports Scholarship for rowing worth US$250,000: Sarah Aschebrock. Award for Outstanding School Spirit: Kirstie Taplin. 2012 Sports Awards Winners Service to Sport: Molly Harpur. Outstanding Commitment to Sport: Grace Bergin. Outstanding Sporting Achievement: Tessa Mullins. Senior Sportswoman of the Year: Alex Conway. Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Annika Anderson. Year 7/8 Sportswoman of the Year: Millie Howard. 2013 Student Leaders Head Girls: Tiana Frittelli and Mwangileni Kampanga. Heads of Liturgy: Libby Whittaker and Tara Spencer. Heads of Student Council: Molly Harpur and Laura Mallon. Heads of Sport: Rebecca Fitzgerald and Roisin Coleman. Prefects: Francesca Alesana-Rennie, Gemma Edwards, Georgia Leddy, Grace Mason, Emma Moxley, Sanne Roschmann, Elena Siljic and Emily Sheldrake.

Students Combine Study with Charity

2012 Sports Award Winners with Carmel College Old Girl and Olympic Hockey Player, Bianca Russell.

Jesse Eichman, Yasmin Agnew, Silvia Salinas and Alexis Melchor with their products ready for delivery to De Paul House.

One of the NCEA internal assessments completed this year by the Year 11 Food Technology students at Carmel was to develop and produce a product which could be enjoyed over the festive season by the people at de Paul House. The students (Jesse Eichman, Yasmin Agnew, Silvia Salinas and Alexis Melchor) chose a range of products to develop, some of these being rocky road, truffles, shortbread and lemon curd. They had to consider multiunit production and the visual appearance of the final product along with packaging and labelling.

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North Shore History with David Verran

Devonport 1869. Ref D_GVDE_0012, Takapuna Research Centre, Auckland Libraries.

The North Head Volunteer Corps and North Shore Maori in 1863 Local historian Tom Walsh, when writing in the 1920s, claims that by the early 1860s there were still 50 or so Maori living on the banks of what at that time was a swamp, between Cambridge and Cheltenham Roads fronting King Edward Parade. They had at least one whare there, which they used as a meetinghouse. Patuone’s numerous whanau had already moved from what is now the Alison Park area, before it was reclaimed, to the Takapuna area. On 9 July 1863, prior to what the Waitangi Tribunal describes as the invasion of Maori land in the Waikato, local Maori in the Auckland area came under a curfew restricting their movements at night. They were also ordered to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen, hand in any weapons, or depart for the Waikato. From 11 July 1863 there was a curfew introduced on Maori vessels and waka on the Waitemata and Manukau harbours outside the hours of daylight. Because of these restrictions, most of the 50 or so Maori still in the area left for the Waikato soon after, as did most Maori living in the Mangere area. An ordinance had been passed in 1845 to allow for the raising of local civilian based militias, and following the Militia Act of 1858 all adult Pakeha males from 16 to 55 years old could be compulsorily enrolled in local militias, as the government did in 1863. Once enrolled, single men aged between

…all adult Pakeha males from 16 to 55 years old could be compulsorily enrolled in local militias. 16 and 40 became the first to serve and if there were insufficient numbers then married men with children were similarly called upon to serve. If still not sufficient, then all those between 40 and 55 were called upon. Accordingly, on 21 July 1863, 40 to 50 sworn members of the newly formed North Head Volunteer Corps received from the Government 30 guns and 1,400 rounds of ammunition. The area they were to defend was all of the Flagstaff and Devonport area northwards to Patuone’s land. Eruera Maihi Patuone had been granted around 110 acres of Crown land on 13 July 1852, to monitor the northern borders of Auckland for the Crown. Any invading Maori would need to cross the land of this highly regarded Ngapuhi chief who had married into Ngati Paoa. The land itself included what is now the Esmonde Road and Takapuna Beach area. Gladwin John Richard Wynyard (formerly of the

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58th Regiment) was appointed Captain, Henry Bowles Franklyn became Lieutenant and Joseph Lawry Vercoe became the Ensign. George Banks and Alexander Alison (senior) were elected Sergeants, and there were two Corporals. One Corps member was a son of Major Collings de Jersey Grut, of Duck Creek or now Chelsea, who recalled waka on the Rangitoto Channel proceeding to the Waikato. However, the waka were too fast to be intercepted. The 125 member Corps later became a company of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers, which served until 1865. The Maori population of the area was now restricted to a few individuals in Devonport and Awataha (near the AUT North Shore campus) and the Patuone kainga at Takapuna. Wynyard died on 11 February 1871 aged 40 years and he is buried next to Patuone in the Victoria Cemetery. From the late 1850s Devonport was the accepted name of the village at the south of Mount Victoria and the Signal Station. That name gradually replaced Flagstaff as the name of the whole area from the 1860s. The Flagstaff Road Board was renamed the Devonport Road Board in 1869 and the Post Office similarly renamed in the same decade. By David Verran.

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High-tech testing saves heartache Blocked coronary arteries are all too common in New Zealanders. Thankfully, effective treatment – stents and the blood-thinning medication clopidogrel – is widely available. But what happens when you are genetically unable to respond to clopidogrel? Sharon Deaker knows. Last year, after being diagnosed with a blocked right coronary artery she had a stent inserted and was prescribed clopidogrel. Just two days later her angina was back. Five days later, her now blocked stent was replaced and she was put on an alternative drug. Waitemata DHB cardiologist Dr Patrick Gladding explains: “Some people carry a particular gene that makes them not receptive to clopidogrel. They can have one or two copies. If they have one copy they need a higher dose of the drug. If they have two copies, they need a different drug.” This year, in a joint venture, North Shore Hospital’s microbiology lab took possession of two machines that test conclusively, quickly and cheaply for clopidogrel insensitivity. The blood test takes just 2.5 hours and costs around $200 a patient. Private biotechnology company Theranostics Lab bought the machines. Two Waitemata DHB microbiology scientists, Darren Welch and Kevin Smith operate them. Within 2.5 hours of Sharon’s blood being tested, the answer came back: she has two copies of the gene and does not respond to clopidogrel. “It’s something that’s so simple, but that’s actually so vital to my longevity,” Sharon says. The Nanosphere Verigene readers and processor in North Shore Hospital are the only ones of their kind in Australasia. They could test up to six patients a day and literally save lots of heartache.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Genetic testing revealed why Sharon Deaker did not respond to a common blood-thinning medication.

“Clopidigrel is the first-line treatment for anyone who has had a stent,” says Kevin. At Waitemata DHB, that’s about 500 patients a year. And there’s enough capacity to test patients from other DHBs. As for Sharon, she’s now fit and healthy – and knows just how to stay that way. “This test gave me hard, cold evidence. It’s a wonderful piece of information to have.”

Everyone’s a winner New beginning for Health Link North Waitemata DHB staff have been known to win a few national awards. So we thought we’d highlight two recent North Shore Hospital winners.

Around 70 people gathered at Orewa Rotary Hall last month to launch the new Health Link North. The community health organisation, funded by Waitemata DHB, has been formed from the merger of the former Rodney Health Link and North Shore Community Health Voice. Carol Ryan, interim chair of Health Link North, said a lot of work had gone into bringing the two organisations together. “It’s heartening that organisations such as Waitemata DHB are demonstrating their commitment to community engagement.” The new Health Link North is based in Orewa. You can reach community engagement coordinator Anne Curtis by phone on (09) 426 0116 or by email on anne@healthlinknorth.org.nz.

Jean Bothwell – urology clinical nurse specialist In September, Jean won the Urological Nurses Society OBEX Travel Award, worth $2,500 to attend an international conference.This is Jean’s third win. Her second win helped her to go to Bristol to study urodynamics (or how the bladder fills and empties). As a result, North Shore Hospital set up a urodynamics service. This year, Jean presented on painful bladder syndrome – a distressing condition that differs for each patient. “There’s no known cause and treatments have to be adapted for different people,” Jean says. Some patients receive drugs directly into their bladder, through a catheter, to improve the symptoms. “Some patients I’ve taught to put in a catheter and draw up their medications themselves.”

This year she won the Nutrition Foundation Nutritionist Development Award – and $5000 to help her do so. Last year Sarah-Jane went on a five-week Rotary Group Exchange to Alaska and Yukon, Canada, looking at maternity and neonatal care. “What really struck me was the dietitian input into maternal and neonatal care. Dietitians saw every mother and baby after birth, and gave education on breastfeeding and introducing solids. “I felt dietitians could be more involved in the maternity sector. One of that ways I want to do that is to train as a lactation consultant.” HOLISTIC APPROACH: By also training as a lactation consultant, Sarah-Jane Westbrooke hopes to offer even better care to mums and babies.

Sarah-Jane Westbrooke – dietitian Sarah-Jane loves being a dietitian, but she wants more: she also wants to be a lactation consultant. For more information visit our website www.waitematadhb.govt.nz

For more information visit our website www.waitematadhb.govt.nz

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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-fé 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.

Grace for vets - a great day! Carfe Takapuna in conjunction with over 1,900 other car wash locations provided FREE car washes to veterans and current military service personnel, through the Grace for Vets FREE Wash Program, on 11.11.12. The FREE washes were given to honour and recognize those that have and are serving in the armed forces. Grace for Vets was founded by Mike Mountz, owner of Cloister Wash & Lube, in 2004. The program continues to grow and expand its reach of honouring military service each year as additional car washes register under the program to give FREE washes. Currently there is participation from all 50 United States, and three other countries, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In 2011, 638 wash operators, totalling 1,446 locations washed 119,317 military service vehicles on November 11th “We’re excited that the programme has expanded internationally as it allows more military service to be honoured,” says Robert Bonnici. “I’m proud to be a part of an industry that continually supports our military.” For more information visit www.graceforvets.org. Carfe Takapuna would like to beat our personal best of 98 and provide 200 washes so please put this event on your calendar now. Carfe – 87 Barrys Point Road, Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

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Save some money over Christmas Here is AA Auto Service’s top ten tips for helping your cars fuel economy – saving you money over Christmas. 1. Change your oil. Clean oil reduces wear caused by friction between moving parts and removes harmful substances from the engine. Change your oil as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. 2. Keep your engine tuned. Studies have shown that a poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 to 20 percent depending on a car’s condition. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your owners manual; you’ll save fuel and your car will run better and last longer.

6. Use cruise control. Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, reduce your fuel consumption. 7. Anticipate driving situations. If you anticipate traffic conditions and don’t tailgate, you can avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration, and improve your fuel economy by 5 to 10 percent. In city driving, nearly 50 percent of the energy needed to power your car goes to acceleration. Go easy on the gas pedal and brakes. “Jack-rabbit” starts and sudden stops are wasteful.

3. Keep your tyres properly inflated and aligned. Car manufacturers must place a label in the car stating the correct tyre pressure. The label usually is on the edge of the door or door jamb, in the glove box, or on the inside of the gas cap cover. If the label lists a PSI (pounds per square inch) range, use the higher number to maximise your fuel efficiency. Underinflated tyres cause fuel consumption to increase by six percent.

8. Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait. No matter how efficient your car is, unnecessary idling wastes fuel, costs you money and pollutes the air.

4. Stay within posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. For example, driving at 110 kilometres per hour (kph), rather than 100 kph, increases fuel consumption by 20 percent. Driving at 120 kph, rather than 110 kph, increases fuel consumption by another 25 percent.

10. Remove excess weight from the trunk. Avoid carrying un-needed items, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 kgs in the trunk reduces a typical car’s fuel economy by one to two percent.

5. Use overdrive gears. Overdrive gears improve the fuel economy of your car during highway driving. Your car’s engine speed decreases when you use overdrive. This reduces both fuel consumption and engine wear.

9. Combine errands. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm.

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The Poynton: People

The Poynton balconies light up during the festive season

The Festive Poynton Celebrates a Great Year! Christmas is a time of peace, love and goodwill to all and no one knows this better than the residents at The Poynton. With many activities in the pipeline, it is little wonder that the residents’ diaries are jam packed, as they keep on top of all the tasks on hand. Being so preoccupied, it is certainly a relief that they don’t have to worry about household or gardening chores, but have the time and energy to focus on the festive and fun tasks on hand while village staff take care of all the maintenance needs. The official turning on of the Christmas tree and balcony lights on the 3rd December plunges The Poynton into the festive season. What started out as a little harmless fun has turned into fierce competition as residents vie to outshine each other for the esteemed Best Balcony Lights prize, awarded on 21st December at Happy Hour in The Poynton’s bar, The Mix. “Our annual Christmas lights have taken on a life of their own, “says Linda Hull, the Village Manager. “Like Franklin Road’s Christmas lights, people from all over the North Shore come to view the interesting efforts of our residents.” The highlight of the season is the Residents’ Christmas dinner on the 8th December, held in The Poynton’s very own Sage restaurant. A delicious feast is served and even The Big Man in Red, (as he’s affectionately referred to), takes time out of his busy schedule, making an early seasonal appearance. Not forgetting that it is the season for giving, residents take

great pride in building a generous food bank donation for The Salvation Army with the goal this year of improving on last year’s donation of close to 2,000 items! An evening of carol singing accompanies the handover of the donation, as the true spirit of Christmas is intended. The pot luck dinner on Christmas day, shared amongst friends, makes a wonderful end to the Christmas celebration period. It is no wonder The residents aim to make this year’s donation that residents look even larger than last year forward to the month of January as a time of rest and relaxation, with the intention of recharging their batteries in preparation for a busy and fulfilling year ahead. The Poynton would like to wish all North Shore residents peace and goodwill during the festive season. The Poynton - 142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna. www.thepoynton.co.nz

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Cheers to a great year! 2013 is looking even better. 2012 has been an exceptional year for The Poynton. More new residents than ever before now live in this grand retirement lifestyle village on the North Shore. They enjoy the convenience and great service, knowing they have security and peace of mind at all times. The Poynton has a great social scene with residents making use of the great dining, impressive leisure facilities and events. What are you plans for 2013? Joining the fun at The Poynton, of course!

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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.

Believe it or not... this is a true story This is a true story, and the facts have not been altered to protect the innocent. If it hadn’t happened outside my own window, I’d never have believed it. I work from a small office on a very quiet slip road, off a main road in Devonport. Where I am seated, I have a very good view over the road, in fact a road where nothing much happens at all for long periods of time. The other day, if I hadn’t been here, and somebody had told me this had happened, I’d never have believed them. It all started about 9 o’clock in the morning, when a high vis and safety hat wearing individual strolled up the street with a can of Dazzle paint and diligently marked a square in the middle of my small slip road. This took at least half an hour with a tape measure and the Dazzle can. After undertaking this task, in a diligent sort of way, he disappeared down the road. An hour later, another gentleman wearing a high vis jacket and safety hat came up the road, and took a photograph of the dazzle painted square in the middle of the road. After doing this, he disappeared down the road. Another hour later a small truck appeared carrying a small digger, and duly unloaded this onto the road, where it was placed carefully to one side and the truck disappeared. Ten minutes later, two high vis wearing gentlemen, different ones from the previous two, both wearing hard hats and carrying road closure signs appeared. They duly put these signs on each side of the digger and reappeared some ten minutes later, with high vis road cones and surrounded the digger with them. The time now was about 11am. Shortly after this, two gentlemen pulled up in an Auckland Council car, wearing the obligatory high vis jackets and safety hats and stood chatting to the Traffic control people. Twenty minutes later, two more gentlemen appeared up the road, chatted to the Council officials and started looking at the protected tree adjacent to the proposed road works. These were obviously Arborists, as they spent considerable time with the Council officials looking at the tree and the root system. At this stage there were eight people onsite. The digger operator, digger operator’s labourer, road closure man and his assistant, Council officer and his assistant and two Arborists. The time was now pushing just after midday. After about 40 minutes consultation, the Council officers and the Arborists disappeared from sight. However, just when I thought the four men remaining would be adequate to undertake this huge job, two more men arrived who were drainlayers. I knew

they were drainlayers, because they were wearing high vis jackets, donning the obligatory hard hats and the obvious clue was that they drove up in a drainlayer’s truck. At this stage I wandered down to get my mail, and asked the drainlayer what was going on. He said “We are putting a manhole in the middle of the road because of sewer problems over the years, and this will give us an inspection point for the sewer.” Well, I’ve lived in this road for over 25 years and never once have I seen a drain problem in the middle of the road. On returning to my office, I heard the concrete saw start up, with no silt control measures in place and begin cutting into the tar seal tarmac of my road, throwing a horrible cloud of tar seal fragments and dust into the air. This went on for some twenty minutes. The rest of the day there was a procession of high vis and helmet wearing Council officials and engineers and road control people arriving and departing from this small area of construction. The excavation went on all afternoon excavating out a one metre m2 hole to put their new manhole in. Come 4pm, with only five men on site, I wandered down to ask how they were getting on. They had indeed found the sewer line, which was about 2 feet underground and right beside it was the gas line. Well, that certainly threw the whole planning procedure into turmoil, as obviously you cannot put a manhole down with a gas line running through it. Works were stopped for the day, the digger parked up with twenty red cones around it, and two “Road Open” signs carefully placed. Everyone departed then, after a hard day’s work. The next day, all morning there was a procession of high vis wearing, hard hat wearing Council types coming and going from the site. Just after lunch a truckload of metal arrived, and the small digger spent a couple of hours filling the hole with a pneumatic thumper to reinstate the road to a workmanlike condition. Everyone departed after the second day’s work. Two days later, a tar sealing gang arrived with road closure people, and tar sealed over the patch. That’s the last I’ve seen of them. If it hadn’t happened outside my own window, I’d never have believed it. Our hard earned rates being used so wisely once again. The whole exercise would have cost a small fortune. Well, It’s Christmas time again – I hope everyone has a wonderful time with their families and friends and enjoys a well earned break at the end of another year. The pohutukawa blossoms, barbecues, our beautiful beaches and some decent weather all there for us to enjoy. Happy Christmas to you all.

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Commercial Property with Colliers International North Shore

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Andrew Hiskens and Jimmy O’Brien, Colliers International North Shore Jimmy O’Brien.

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A strong year for Colliers International North Shore Several large sales deals have resulted in Colliers International North Shore having one of its most successful years ever in 2012. The office’s 12 brokers have sold $275 million of commercial property in the year to date. We are very proud that our relatively small team has been able to achieve some fantastic results for our clients at a time when some areas of the market remain challenging following the global financial crisis. We have a hard-working team which is dedicated to the job and we believe our success is down to the excellent relationships in the market the team has forged over the years. Colliers International has carried out many of the North Shore’s most significant real estate sales deals in 2012. Highlights include: • 3 , 5 and 9 Parkway Dr in November for a confidential sum • 14-18 Raines Ave in November for $3.075m • 55 Clyde Rd in October for $5.725m • 232 State Highway 17 in October for $4.25m. • 40 Triton Dr in September for $3.636m. • Shore City Centre, Takapuna in July for $83.5m • 8-10 Volkner Pl in July for $2.076m • 1-5 Saturn Place in June for $4.271m • 263 Albany Highway in February for $12.35m • 50 Anzac Ave in February for $3.23m It has been obvious this year that there is no shortage of investment funds looking for a safe haven. Investment stock with the key elements of strong tenant covenant, fundamentally-sound real estate and solid lease terms have been achieving firm yields. We expect to continue to see very solid demand for A grade investment offerings. With the uncertainty in the global economy, we have seen a real surge in investment

…we believe our success is down to the excellent relationships in the market the team has forged over the years. demand for bricks and mortar over the course of the year. We are also proud that we have continued to achieve good results in the auction room this year with the support of our national auctioneer John Bowring, in many cases exceeding our vendors’ expectations. We have proven the auction process to be a worthy method of selling strongly-tenanted investment properties at the smaller end of the market on the North Shore, and believe we are now the local market leaders in the commercial property auction space. In the leasing market, we have seen lease incentives offered by landlords level out this year, largely owing to a decreasing supply of commercial properties offered for lease on the North Shore – especially at the prime end of the market. This has resulted in rental increases. Commercial and industrial space in Mairangi Bay has been particularly in demand this year, with the suburb experiencing some of the lowest vacancy rates on the Shore. This is a reflection of the suburb’s convenient transport access, as well as its good range of high-quality buildings which have proved popular with tenants looking for new premises.

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North Harbour Business Association

Combined voice for business delivering increased growth and connection Next year marks another significant development step for business and property owners located in the wider North Harbour area. A vote of business and property owners located adjacent to the current North Harbour Business Improvement District (BID) on the eastern side of the Northern Motorway is being undertaken early next year. A successful result will see these businesses join forces with North Harbour Business Association (NHBA) to create an effective voice for the wider business community – one voice for local business. Economies of scale will deliver independence from the need for Government and Council grant funding and will enable the continued growth and development of core services and benefits, relevant to local business and commercial property owners. In 2003, a group of North Harbour business owners took action against rising crime and inadequate transport infrastructure and formed the predecessor of the North Harbour Business Association (NHBA) – the Albany Basin Business Association. Since those days it has evolved from a small membership organisation reliant on the resources of a few volunteer business people to a professional Business Association whose services are funded by members through a targeted rate which the Auckland Council collects on behalf of the Association. Over the past 9 years, NHBA has earned a reputation as one of Auckland’s most effective Business Improvement District (BID) and aims to add real value to its members through a range of programmes including Advocacy, Crime Prevention, Transport Improvement, Economic Development and Member Communications. This aim translated into action by improving transport access to business for staff, trade and suppliers – through transport management initiatives and programmes; connecting business and encouraging business development through local networking events and the annual business expo; developing training and personal development portals to increase business capability and productivity; minimising crime through crime prevention training, resources and support; representing the needs of business at a regional level with Auckland Council, NZ Police, Auckland Transport and Upper Harbour Local Board – making sure the voice of business is heard. What has NHBA delivered to business? Transport: Congestion minimisation has been one of our core focus areas. Initiatives such as flexible start hours and the provision of real time information via our camera network, promotion and connection within schools and businesses are all programmes aimed at reducing single occupancy car journeys. Public transport and car sharing programmes have delivered both economic benefits to the region and to the individual commuter. In the past twelve months, there have been 5600 less school related journeys, $186,000 of economic value to the region through public transport patronage, over 300 registrations of interest to a carpooling/rideshare website. Understanding business and commuter needs, plus the issues of freight management have been critical to keeping transport networks in North Harbour functioning efficiently and safely. Effective advocacy and representation with Auckland Transport and New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) in terms of transport infrastructure investment and support have been high priorities. Communication and Business Development: Rather than spending time and money using suppliers based all over Auckland, building local connections enable increased ‘just in time’ opportunities and reciprocal supplier relationships, and save time and money as an additional benefit. Recognising that this needs to be simple, NHBA invested in a Business Directory hosted on www.nhba.org.nz so that everyone is aware of the mix of products and services available locally. The success and demand for connectivity between business owners and managers prompted the introduction of NHBA’s Business Expo in 2011. This event grew by over 120% in 2012 and now has become an annual showcase event provides real economic development. The Business Expo planned for May 2013,

will enable North Harbour business to really celebrate the success of this commercial hub to a growing audience locally and across Auckland. Combining networking and inspiring speakers has delivered some very exciting Business Breakfasts and Lunches with many new business ventures being introduced through these regular events. Crime Prevention: The key issue back in 2003 was burglary at night and over the weekends. Since then NHBA’s Crime Prevention programme has been instrumental in driving an overall reduction in burglaries by 61%, with night time burglaries falling by 74%. Our NHBA nightly security patrols have played a key role in communicating the ’Crime is not OK’ message within North Harbour and created an effective deterrent to criminal activity. To ensure this message is clear, we have empowered business owners and staff to be proactive with crime prevention, educated them via Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Surveys (CPTED). Over 450 CPTED surveys have been completed with property and business managers to ensure the environment is being managed effectively to reduce the incidence of crime. The Association has also developed and distributed over 960 Crime Prevention Toolkits. These Toolkits include forensic property marking products and associated signage, government agencies and NZ Police information that can assist businesses and property owners in minimising the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime. In response from business owners and their staff, educational programmes and seminars covering topics such as personal safety, credit card and internet fraud, internal fraud, CCTV and shoplifting are also being undertaken. NHBA has memorandum of understanding with North Shore Police and through this additional commitment, and our proactive relationship with the community constable, have provided delivering additional support and response for business if they are unfortunate to be a victim of crime. Graffiti is another area which has shown a dramatic improvement. The increased security patrol presence, supported by the Auckland Regional Graffiti Free project, since 2008, reinforced this message. How is NHBA funded? NHBA is a membership organisation which manages a Business Improvement District (BID) on behalf of members who include owners of a commercial zoned property and businesses operating within a the defined North Harbour BID. All members within this area pay a Targeted Rate which is collected by Auckland Council and distributed to NHBA to pay for service programmes on behalf of their members. How do I get involved? During 2013, NHBA will be holding a ballot to invite business and property owners in the adjourning industrial estates to become members of the North Harbour BID. Full details will be made available in February/March 2013 however in the meantime, please contact Janine Brinsdon – General Manager on 09 968 2222 or gm@nhba.org.nz for further information on the Association and how NHBA can assist with your business growth.

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CAMPBELLS BAY 209 Beach Road

MAIRANGI BAY 48 Whitby Crescent

Unsurpassed European Lifestyle – Enchanting Views One of the finest family properties in the Campbells Bay coastal area – styled with European summers in mind. Designed with four large bedrooms and multiple living spaces this home is designed to capture the sunshine and embrace the views. Just one back from the cliff top you are elevated and yet very private. There are numerous options for entertaining by the sparkling swimming pool, large family room or upstairs in the formal lounge. A grandstand to enjoy the Hauraki Gulf, this is an incredible, generous family home offering a peaceful retreat for astute buyers who appreciate location. View online: www.barfoot.co.nz/487447

Make your Cliff-Top Dream a Reality Proudly positioned within Mairangi Bay’s dress circle the 894m2 cliff-top estate presents an incredible chance to purchase on this coveted street. Set down a driveway, with a dazzling grandstand position, the property opens up to the wide cliff-top frontage overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. The modern 5 bedroom home is spread across 3 levels and maximises incredible vistas, with the principal rooms opening out to the sea. Uninterrupted views overlook the large flat section. A visionary buyer will see the full potential of the freehold title and there’s current resource consent to rebuild a magnificent 400m2 residence. Unprecedented potential – explore the many possibilities. View online: www.barfoot.co.nz/480512

TORBAY 23 Sharon Road An Idyllic Location – 1013m2 Subdivide or Re-Develop An absolute treasure – renovate, revitalise or re-develop this magnificent site! Set on a full ¼ acre section with exquisite gardens in a beautiful setting in Waiake. The layout is open, captures glistening sea views, with formal and informal living, three bedrooms and office with huge decks to enjoy the sunshine, entertain and relax. The possibilities are endless, loads of potential for development, extension or revitalising this much loved family home. View online: www.barfoot.co.nz/486794

BAYSWATER POINT 2/2 Norwood Road Discover Perfection – Bayswater Point! Set securely off the road behind electric gates this four bedroom family home is private and in an idyllic and peaceful position. Expansive ground floor open plan living spills effortlessly out to tranquil gardens and alfresco summer dining. An undeniably privileged lifestyle just a few minutes wander from beautiful Bayswater Marina and access to the City ... It’s incomparable! View online: www.barfoot.co.nz/486280

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Channel Feature Home: With Suzie Eade, Precision Real Estate

World Class

Lifestyle Estate

Build Completed 2012 Within one of the most exclusive and sought after lifestyle areas in Auckland this World Class Estate offers refined sophistication and oozes quality and style. At the end of a country lane you will find this stunning property set on two hectares (five acres) of beautiful grounds with the most tranquil north facing vistas. Features within this sprawling 1000mÂ˛ residence include six luxurious bedrooms, five generous bathrooms, two separate powder rooms, five living areas including open plan and formal options, large gourmet kitchen with large butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, home theatre, office/study, wine cellar, air conditioning, two gas fire places, generous four car internal access garaging, workshop area, large laundry, under floor heating and smart wiring with entertainment system throughout. Sun drenched open plan living allowing for effortless entertaining and an easy flow to substantial outdoor areas as well as an enormous indoor pool complex strategically designed to ensure enjoyment through every season. Featuring an in-ground heated pool, feature spa, wet bar, gym area and private changing room/bathroom.

A substantial Central Coatesville lifestyle property emulating the highest in quality, style and overwhelming appeal. PRICE GUIDE 5.5M

5.6M

5.7M

Suzie Eade Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

5.8M

Email suzieeade@xtra.co.nz Phone 0800 888 011 Mobile 021 425626

www.precision.net.nz ID 270524

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‘Stonebrook’ Timeless - Classical - Understated Elegance COATESVILLE

PRICE GUIDE 3.8M

4.0M

4.2M

4.4M

Solid masonry, 640m² French Country Residence located within a gorgeous north facing 1.85 hectare picturesque setting. Complete with pond, wharf and majestic mature oak tree taking centre stage. Featuring four (easily five) bedrooms, three bathrooms, two powder rooms, gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, formal and informal living and dining/billiards room, home theatre/library, office, gym, exquisite laundry with drying room, seven car garaging, 82m² boat house and two workshops. A sensational lifestyle property constructed with an impressive list of hand selected features of the highest quality. This residence has quality and class with absolutely no compromise!

EXCLUSIVE Please phone for viewing times www.precision.net.nz ID# 274805

SUZIE EADE 021 425 626 I 0800 888 011 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz Precision Real Estate Ltd mreinz 09 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

Spectacular Lifestyle Luxury COATESVILLE

PRICE GUIDE 3.8M

3.95M

4.05M

4.2M

Of an international standard in quality and design this 700m² Lodge style home oozes luxury in all respects. Featuring; solid masonry construction, towering ceilings, gorgeous detailing throughout, solid natural timbers, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, separate children’s wing, guest areas, home office, gym and several additional useful areas. Substantial Gourmet kitchen, huge formal and informal living areas with effortless flow to sundrenched outdoor entertaining, several separate decking options including a large undercover area with dining, open fireplace, large screen television and spa pool. There is also a large barn on the property. A lifestyle property with absolute ‘X Factor’ and overwhelming appeal!

EXCLUSIVE Please phone for viewing times www.precision.net.nz ID# 265104 SUZIE EADE 021 425 626 I 0800 888 011 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz TOM KANE 021 936 055 tom@precision.net.nz Precision Real Estate Ltd mreinz 09 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

The Height of Lifestyle Excellence COATESVILLE

PRICE GUIDE 2.9M

3.0M

3.2M

3.3M

A private gated driveway invites you to this imposing residence, an inspired design that embraces the finest of indoor - outdoor living ideal for entertaining. Features include high vaulted ceilings, polished concrete floors, spacious sun filled living areas, huge living accommodation, massive timber doors and joinery, enormous rustic beams, sensational gourmet kitchen and a commanding solid stone central fire place within the formal lounge. Four large bedrooms, home office, study, home theatre, three bathrooms, swimming pool and a separate two bedroom guest wing with a real wow factor! Set on five and a half easy to maintain acres, beautifully planted with olives and spectacular views over the Coatesville valley. An Ultimate Lifestyle - This Property is Sensational!

EXCLUSIVE Please phone for viewing times www.precision.net.nz ID# 280829 SUZIE EADE 021 425 626 I 0800 888 011 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz DEbbIE MANNING 022 348 3460 debbiemanning@clear.net.nz Precision Real Estate Ltd mreinz 09 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

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Channel Feature Home: With Suzie Eade, Precision Real Estate

Sensational

Lifestyle Estate

22 Colgan Lane, Waitoki This lodge styled estate, sitting on 86 acres, is a true family home full of subtle luxuries, a magical and rare haven of peace and solitude combining unspoiled beauty, outdoor adventure and luxury accommodation. Offering complete privacy and classic comfort surrounded by rolling countryside. Located in the heart of this friendly community and within one of Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable lifestyle areas, discover understated luxury, authentic character and open architecture from the moment you arrive. As you wind your way from the end of a quiet lane over the hand built timber detailed bridge, a setting chosen by filmmakers for its beauty and authenticity envelopes you. The main residence boasts towering ceilings, rooms of great proportion that are flooded with natural light and supported by beams reclaimed from a weathered South Island rail bridge, timber shutters, copper accents and hidden treasures, no detail has been overlooked. All living areas open to the fabulous PRICE GUIDE 4.5M

4.6M

4.8M

Suzie Eade Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

outdoor entertaining areas and covered loggia, complete with roaring wood fire and spilling onto flat lawns. A further lounge, library, loft style studio, office and media/games room are included among the impressive floor plan. Seven large bedrooms, five bathrooms, a powder room and separate loft provide the necessary accommodation, and all have stunning views of the surrounding rural landscape. Across the lawn lies the heated pool, spa, pool house and tennis court. Plus kids playground, generous four car garaging, a massive barn and completing the estate are fenced grazing pastures, bulk native planting and the indescribable age-old Totaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that hold the secrets of a world gone by.

As you wind your way from the end of a quiet lane over the hand built timber detailed bridge, a setting chosen by filmmakers for its beauty and authenticity envelopes you.

5.0M

Email suzieeade@xtra.co.nz Phone 0800 888 011 Mobile 021 425626

www.precision.net.nz ID 276594

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111 Acres, Land Bank? Subdivide?

PRICE GUIDE + gst if any

DAIRY FLAT

VENDOR WILL CONSIDER TRADES

3.0M

3.1M

3.3M

3.4M

Over 45 hectares (111 Acres) perfect for land banking or just a smart investment given the close proximity to motorway access, Albany and the increasing development at Silverdale. This stunning picturesque property offers absolute privacy, a northerly aspect, gentle to rolling pasture with a small amount of bush, several ponds and wet lands ideal for subdivision potential, a tree lined driveway as well as mature trees throughout the property and that X Factor seldom found. There is existing accommodation (2-3 Bedrooms) as well as a barn and stock yards. Vendors will consider Trades or potentially retaining an interest in the property.

EXCLUSIVE Please phone for viewing times by negotiation www.precision.net.nz ID# 280587 SUZIE EADE 021 425 626 I 0800 888 011 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz Precision Real Estate Ltd mreinz 09 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

Impressive Resort Style Waterfront Living

PRICE GUIDE NZ$1.85M (FJ$2.7M)

MARINA POINT DENARAU - FIJI VENDOR WILL CONSIDER TRADES

Modern pavilion-style architecture with a distinctive exotic theme designed for relaxed, comfortable living, creates a laid-back lifestyle for the most memorable holiday or envious location for every-day living. Luxurious in all respects and tailored to suit its climate and conditions. Inside, timber flooring and features continue the exotic flavour along with high vaulted ceilings, strong colouring and open plan living. The kitchen and butlers pantry was designed for entertaining, highly functional yet with visual impact and has effortless flow to spacious outdoor areas. Featuring; lush tropical landscaping, in-ground swimming pool, spacious undercover entertaining, four spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms including two en-suites, air conditioning, outdoor shower, double garaging and 10m deep water jetty. The attention to detail is reflected in all aspects of the construction and finishing touches within this sensational freehold property. Absolute waterfront and located within exclusive Marina Point on Denarau Island.

EXCLUSIVE Please phone for viewing times www.precision.net.nz ID# 271295 SUZIE EADE 021 425 626 I 0800 888 011 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz Precision Real Estate Ltd mreinz 09 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

Coatesville Land – Stunning Views COATESVILLE

PRICE GUIDE 600K

625K

685K

700K

With stunning 180 degree views spanning over the Coatesville valley, Riverhead Forest and across to the distant Waitakere Ranges, your heart really will skip a beat. Located up a private drive and well off the road, this 1.68 hectare (4.15 acres) block enjoys an elevated position and a substantial level building site. Boasting a complete Northerly aspect, this property is drenched in all day sunshine. One of the few beautiful bare blocks in Coatesville available! Thinking of building your dream home - this is a must view!

EXCLUSIVE Please phone for viewing times www.precision.net.nz ID# 273570

SUZIE EADE 021 425 626 I 0800 888 011 suzieeade@xtra.co.nz Precision Real Estate Ltd mreinz 09 489 1189 (Licensed – REAA 2008)

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Channel Feature Home: With Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

One of North Shores

Finest Homes

45 Churchill Road, Murrays Bay 45 Churchill Road is one of the most talked about and admired properties in the area. Finely crafted by Glover developments and designed by Crofton Umbers, this magnificent and elegant American Cape Cod home is simply breathtaking. The property faces due north on its 1172m2 fully landscaped site, and is hugely appealing from every angle. The home was designed to take advantage of its 180 degrees sea views whist giving its owners the upmost privacy. Accommodation in the main home is four generous bedrooms three of which take in stunning sea views. The master has an elegant walk in wardrobe, ensuite, study area and balcony. Downstairs the living is extensive. Offering a very wide water frontage, the home has generous kitchen and lounge area then two separate living areas flanking the main entertaining area making four separate spaces. Separate “Loft” accommodation is detached from the main home above the second double garage and offers guests or live in help options. 4 car garaging, excellent school zones, timeless design and sound construction are a few other features of this stunning home. You have admired it – now is your chance to own it!

Andrew Dorreen Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Email andrew@precision.net.nz Phone 021 747 334

www.precision.net.nz ID 265502

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Minimalist 1000m2 Cliff Top Home

Best Of The Best

• 180 degree sea views from this waterfront site

• 700m2 concrete residence completely rebuilt

• 1000m2 home on ¾ acre site, Richard Priest design

• Half acre waterfront site with beach access

CASTOR BAY

TAKAPUNA

• 6-9 Bedrooms, sprawling living spaces, large heated pool and spa

• 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 350m2 of living space

• A spectacular example of great design with uncomprised living space

• One of the finest homes in Takapuna

EXCLUSIVE

Please phone for viewing times By negotiation

Please phone for viewing times By negotiation www.precision.net.nz ID# 275562

ANDREW DORREEN 021 747 334

andrew@precision.co.nz

Milford Beachfront

Perfection In O’Neills

• 361m2 Beachfront home offering 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms

• 600m2 home designed by Richard Priest

• 582m2 site with flat lawn, parking for 5 cars and swimming pool

• Large pool area, 6 bedrooms with beautiful bathrooms

• 3 sprawling living areas, stunning views from Castor Bay to North Head • Major work just completed, full repaint

• Large living areas, American oak flooring, media room, outdoor fire, central heating

• New Building and Thermo report available

• Triple garaging, walking distance to beach and shops, all day sun

MILFORD BEACH

TAKAPUNA

This is Milford’s Best Beachfront Buying Opportunity

EXCLUSIVE

Please phone for viewing times By negotiation www.precision.net.nz ID# 268594

Please phone for viewing times By negotiation www.precision.net.nz ID# 222245

ANDREW DORREEN 021 747 334

andrew@precision.co.nz

Golden Mile Lock Up And Leave

Ground Breaking Luxury!

• The ultimate lock up and leave Home, 3700sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 living, 2.5 bathrooms • Breathtaking Views of Hauraki Gulf and Lake Pupuke • Golden Mile location, Private Access to Thorne Bay Beach • Suburb concrete construction, hush glass, underground garaging, lift to all floors • Air-conditioning, underfloor heating, Gas fire, Exquisite Bathrooms

• • • •

TAKAPUNA

MAIRANgI BAY

Breathtaking ocean front views from living/master bedroom and tiled decking areas Solid concrete construction with touches of German limestone and alucobond 3 double bedrooms, 3 ensuites with built in sound & luxurious fittings Extensive home automation, featuring automated windows, lights, blinds, audio, security cameras and heated floors and pool

EXCLUSIVE

Please phone for viewing times By negotiation www.precision.net.nz ID# 263733

Please phone for viewing times By negotiation www.precision.net.nz ID# 258632

ANDREW DORREEN 021 747 334

andrew@precision.co.nz

PHONE ANDREW DORREEN 021 747 334

andrew@precision.co.nz

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Local Real Estate: The Rosies – The Power of Two By Real Estate Duo Rosie Houghton & Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate – Both local identities in the Takapuna community.

Tips for buying at Auction

Many New Zealanders seem to be intimidated by the Auction process and it’s easy to understand why. Auctions are really exciting, even with a few years under our belt in Real Estate we still get butterflies when we have a great auction. But if you avoid Auctions because you`re uncomfortable with the process, you`re going to miss a lot of great buying or selling opportunities. It’s usually the best properties that are offered for sale via Auction. On the North Shore, a strong culture of Auctions is ingrained, with now approximately 80% of properties taken initially to auction. Still, many buyers perceive them as highly stressful events that lead to spur of the moment decisions based on emotions rather than sensibility. This only happens when people are unprepared. Many people forget that pretty much all the tough choices, decisions (e.g. for buyers – such as determining your maximum price) can be pre planned – thereby reducing the Auction itself to merely a forum for executing decisions already made.

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS: Prior to Auction Day Do your research and keep your budget in mind. Have a strategy to know when to stop bidding, but give yourself a little leeway. Make sure you know realistically what the property could go for, ask for some comparable sales in the area from the agent. Have your finance already in place and attend the auction ready to write a deposit cheque. If you have decided to make an offer prior to the auction date, and the vendors accept your offer, often this will mean the auction is brought forward and your offer is made the reserve. Check what the Real Estate Company’s policy is on pre auction offers. Before your desired home goes to auction do some research in how auctions

are run, get some ideas on strategies for bidding. Perhaps have someone bid for you. Before attending an Auction organise any changes to the agreement, i.e. longer settlement – talk to the agent and get any changes in writing. Remember this is an unconditional sale. On the Day If you are going to start bidding, start low. Project confidence; make the other bidders think you have no limit. Make your bids fast and assertive. Agonising over your next bid is a sign of weakness. If the home is passed in – make sure you were the last bidder so you get first chance to negotiate with the vendors. Just remember stick to your walk away price, it’s better to have the disappointment of missing out on the property you love, than the long lasting remorse of paying too much. We hope this has been some help to those looking to buy at an auction. If we can help you in your buying process, please give one of us a call, and let us help you find your next home. Should you be considering selling in the future, call us for a no obligation appraisal of your home; we are experienced negotiators with many sales under our belt and great references to validate us. Call Rosie & Rose; Helping you make it Home. As this is the last issue for the year, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look forward to meeting you soon. Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz or Rose Arnott 021876333, Email: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz

Contact:

ONLY METRES FROM TAKAPUNA BEACH ID 5219

MILFORD BEACHFRONT

ID 5858

SEACLIFFE SANCTUARY ID 5876

Uncompromising in every way, this home has space and design to suit growing families. 5 bedrooms, multiple living, entertaining areas, heated lap pool and spa, large double garage with off street parking, plenty of storage and workshop areas. This home has been specifically designed around the day to day living for a busy active family. Close sea views from the upper level and just a few paces to the white sands of Takapuna beach. Viewing is by appointment only. Price by Negotiation.

Living on the Milford foreshore - well life couldn't get any better than this. The owners have maintained this home to an impeccable standard. Secure and private behind an electric gate, it allows for those living here to enjoy the spectacular views but also maintaining privacy from beach walkers, and passer-bys. There would be no reason for you to holiday anywhere else, this is perfect. Currently vacant, motivated owners would like to sell, phone us now for your own personal viewing.

With panoramic and tantalising views of the Gulf and Rangitoto 14 Seacliffe is unique. Offered for sale for the first time this 1845m2 property with riparian rights offers the opportunity to live in one of Auckland's exclusive positions. The approximately 470 square metre architecturally designed home offers a once in a lifetime opportunity. Viewing by appointment.

Location 22 Blomfield Spa

Location 26 Tiri Road, Milford

Location 14 Seacliff Road, Belmont

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Rose Arnott Ph: 021 876 333 Rosie Houghton Ph: 021 623 952

550M² VILLA ON 1609M² WITH BEACH ACCESS

SA L

28 Stanley Point Road, Stanley Point www.bayleys.co.nz/4106030

Iconic Devonport Landmark www.bayleys.co.nz/4106141

Subdivision Potential By The Beach www.bayleys.co.nz/4106050

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

Bayleys Real Estate Limited, Takapuna Licensed under the REA Act 2008