Channel Magazine FEBRUARY 2013 by Benefitz

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Channel Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Share the love… Valentine’s Gifts Shore to please

Platina Jewellery Pink Sapphires, 18ct rose gold heart cut outs. Made in Italy. Only one in New Zealand. Valentine’s Day Special $11,900.00 (was $12,400.00). Visit Platina Jewellery in Milford Shopping Centre to view this stunning necklace and other unique jewellery ranging from $20.00

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Devonport Lingerie French lingerie, Passionata Belle de Nuit in Scarlet, presented in a beautiful gift box with a gift with purchase for your someone special. Gift Vouchers also available. Shop 2, Queens Parade, Devonport Phone 445 8347

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

Friday

Saturday

Worlds Apart Exhibition – Anneke Muijlwijk

Mairangi Arts Centre, 1st-9th Feb, 5pm

Sunday

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Pet Day

Artists Den & Art Gallery, 1st-17th, 10am

Torpedo Bay Naval Museum 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport 11am – 4pm

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet

Shakespeare in the Park - The Merchant of Venice

Kiwiana Exhibition

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Alan Davies – Life is Pain Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Viva la Uke – Summer Tour 2013

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet

Milford Indoor Bowls

The Vic Devonport, 7:30pm

The Pumphouse, 7pm

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Monday

JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

North Shore Plunket Toy Library Open Day

Timing Spaces Exhibition

Mairangi Bay, 11am - 2pm

Northart, Gallery 4/5, 4th-20th Feb

Ivy Ma: Chinese Watercolour Paintings Northart, Gallery 1, 4th-20th Feb

Jen-Ta Lin: Watercolour Paintings Northart, Gallery 2, 4th-20th Feb

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

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Milford Village Market

Milford Village Square, 10am – 2pm

Chinese Painting Workshop for Kids

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Shakespeare in the Park - The Merchant of Venice

Northart, Gallery 1, 11am

Monica and the Explosion – NZ Tour

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

The Vic Devonport, 8pm

JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15

Highbury Community House, 9am – 1pm

MoreFM Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival 2013

The Rose Centre, 8pm -10pm, R15

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

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

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Latino Market Day

MoreFM Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival 2013

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Windsor Reserve, 11am – 6pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

‘Reconfiguration’ Exhibition

The Peony Pavilion China Performing Arts

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

Windsor Reserve Devonport, 11am – 6pm

H!TCH – A Brand New Kiwi Comedy Play

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet

The Pumphouse, 8pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Shakespeare in the Park - The Merchant of Venice

Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

The Pumphouse, 8pm

The Laughing Samoans

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Milford Shopping Centre, 9:30 – 2pm Deport Artspace Devonport, 16th-28th Feb Opening 16th Feb 3 to 4.30 pm.

Milford Indoor Bowls

Bruce Mason Centre, 16th-17th Feb, 7:30pm

The Johnnys – all-girl Johnny Cash Cover The Vic Devonport, 8pm

Contact Tri Series

JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15

Takapuna, 7am – 6pm

H!TCH – A Brand New Kiwi Comedy Play

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet

The Rose Centre, 5pm – 7pm, R15

The Pumphouse, 8pm

H!TCH – A Brand New Kiwi Comedy Play The Rose Centre, 8pm -10pm, R15

Takapuna Beach Cup

Takapuna Beach, 1pm – 6pm

Cat Power

Bruce Mason Centre, 7:30pm

Coastal Challenge

Windsor Reserve Devonport, 7am – 3pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Relay for Life

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Takapuna Beach, 1pm – 6pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Kelvin Cruickshank presents Soul Food

Morning Melodies – North Shore Brass Band

The Pumphouse, 7pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Comedy at The Vic

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15

The Vic Devonport, 8pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Takapuna Beach Cup

Millennium Institute of Sports & Health, 4pm

The Rose Centre, 8pm-9:30pm, R16

Methodist Church Hall Takapuna, 1pm

Takapuna Beach Cup

Takapuna Beach, 22nd-24th Feb, 1pm – 6pm

Dark Tales: Dreams and Desires

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Belmont Primary Family Fair Including ‘The Battle of The Schools’

Behind the Rose Centre, Belmont 1 – 6pm

Dark Tales: Dreams and Desires

The Rose Centre, 8pm-9:30pm, R16

Belmont Primary School Family Fair

School Rd & Harrison Ave Entrances, 1pm - 6pm

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Presentation by Eion Scott (as part of the Eco Fest) The Vic Devonport, 2pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15

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Tuesday State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm – 8pm

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet The Pumphouse, 8pm

Wednesday

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

Thursday 60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Devonport Jets Fun Run

Narrow Neck Beach Café, 6pm – 7pm

Takapuna Night Markets Hurstmere Green, 5 – 9pm

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet

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The Pumphouse, 8pm

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm – 8pm

Shakespeare in the Park - The Merchant of Venice

The Pumphouse, 8pm

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

H!TCH – A Brand New Kiwi Comedy Play The Rose Centre, 8pm -10pm, R15

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Interior Design Leisure Course

Mairangi Arts Centre, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Devonport Jets Fun Run

Narrow Neck Beach Café, 6pm – 7pm

Summer Fun Programme for Kids

Lake house Arts Centre, 10am – 12pm

Takapuna Night Markets Hurstmere Green, 5 – 9pm

Shakespeare in the Park - Hamlet The Pumphouse, 8pm

H!TCH – A Brand New Kiwi Comedy Play The Rose Centre, 8pm -10pm, R15

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm – 8pm

60’s Up Entertainment

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Devonport Jets Fun Run

Narrow Neck Beach Café, 6pm – 7pm

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Takapuna Night Markets Hurstmere Green, 5 – 9pm

Mark Olsen – Art Talk

Mairangi Arts Centre, 6pm

Mark Olsen – Demystifying the World of an Artist

• A decade with Colliers on the Shore

Artist Talk, Gold Coin Donation Mairangi Arts Centre, 6pm

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm – 8pm

Summer Fun Programme for Kids

Lake house Arts Centre, 10am – 12pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Devonport Jets Fun Run

Narrow Neck Beach Café, 6pm – 7pm

• In excess of $20 million in sales last year

Takapuna Night Markets Hurstmere Green, 5 – 9pm

Dark Tales: Dreams and Desires

The Rose Centre, 8pm-9:30pm, R16

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm – 8pm

Mancub, 5th-9th Mar

The Pumphouse, 7:30pm – 8:15pm

Mancub

The Pumphouse, 7:30pm – 8:15pm

Devonport Jets Fun Run

Narrow Neck Beach Café, 6pm – 7pm

Takapuna Night Markets

Hurstmere Green, 5 – 9pm (until 28th Mar)

Mancub

The Pumphouse, 7:30pm – 8:15pm

Contact:

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

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Share the Love - Shore Valentine’s Gift Ideas Channel Community Calendar In The Channel & Editorial My North Shore With Rachel Ramsay I’ve Been Thinking... Out & About On The Shore The Vic Out & About On The Shore AMI North Harbour Netball Quantum Events The Channel Eating Out Guide: Mairangi Japanese Cuisine 022 The Channel Eating Out Guide: Feature Restaurant - The Olive Press 026 Cafes on The Shore 030 Fashion with Aktivworx 029 Your Home with Home Fabrics 034 Views From The Beach with Peter White, TBBA 032 Health and Fitness with Les Mills Takapuna 034 News: North Shore Hospice 035 Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach 038 Channel People: Lisa Kent 039 The Smile Doctor 039 Computer Talk with Alex Grant, Easy PC 040 Caring For Your Car with Car-fe 042 European Motoring: Penny Thomas, Tristram European 043 The Channel Grill: Nathan Handley 045 Auckland Council with George Wood 046 Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover 047 Stand Up Paddling with Mark Jackson 048 Travel: With The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna 050 For the Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park 052 Looking Good with Bare Waxing & Skin Centre 053 Guide to More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival 066 Wine & Food with Liz Wheadon 067 People On The Bus 068 Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited 068 Five Favourites on the Shore: Peter Raos 069 The Arts and Entertainment with Shane Cortese 070 Channel Pets with Dogs HQ 072 Milford – Everyone’s Place: News 074 Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Optometrists 075 Shore People Offshore 076 Milford – Everyone’s Place: The Mat 077 Milford’s – Everyone’s Place News 079 Milford – Everyone’s Place: Crafty Knitwits 080 Spotlight on Milford: House of Travel 081 Milford – Everyone’s Place 082 Northside with Mayor Len Brown 082 Hobsonville Markets 083 North Harbour Business Association

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Chiropractic and a healthy lifestyle Body, Mind & Spirit with Kaytee Boyd The Healthy Channel with John Appleton Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates Community News Quality Healthcare with Medplus Lake Road NZ Made Gifts with Nikau, Mairangi Bay Bikes, BBQ and Blues Event, Fort Takapuna Residential Property Management with Quinovic 092 Tight Lines & No Flies: Fishing with Hunts Sports of Milford 093 Reorganisational Healing 093 Flametree Art Garden & Gallery 094 Business & Pleasure: Bonificateur Adage 096 Devonport News 097 Face It: Beauty with Amanda Care 097 On the Ferry with Fullers: Q & A 098 Devonport Feature: Puzzle Shop On the Wharf 099 Interior Trends with Amanda Neill Investing with Spicers 099 Torpedo Bay Navy Museum News 100 Smales Corner@Smales Farm 105 Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School 105 Building and Home Maintenance: QPC Builders 106 LIFE North Campus 107 Investing with Mike Taylor, PieFunds 107 Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports 108 Accountancy Beyond the Numbers with Matthew Bellingham 109 Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co 110 North Shore YMCA: News 112 The Rose Centre: What’s On 113 Mairangi Arts Centre: News 114 Lake House Arts Centre: News 115 Northart: News 116 Education: Takapuna Grammar 118 Education: Kristin School 120 North Shore History with David Verran 121 North Shore Hospital News 122 Trade/Services Directory 124 The Poynton: People 126 Gundry’s Grumbles With Simon Gundry 127 Commercial Property with Colliers 129 Channel Feature Home with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson 130 Channel Feature Home: With Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate 132 Local Real Estate: The Rosies - The Power Of Two

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All You Need is Love… and wine… and food… and music… Happy New Year! The Channel team is back from holiday adventures near and far and were busy putting together this February issue before the Christmas decorations came down and barely a New Year’s resolution had been broken. We’re rapt to present this ‘double issue’. A bumper monthly issue of Channel in which we have also included Northside, the annual publication of the North Harbour Club. Northside showcases the astounding talents and achievements of some of the young rising stars of the region who have received AIMES Awards from the North Harbour Club. Members and sponsors involved with the club give their time and support to back youngsters who show particular promise in their field – be it the arts, IT, science, music, education, sport or community. Read Northside and be amazed. Love is in the air this issue with Valentine’s Day just around the corner so we have some sweet ideas on how to share the love this month with gifts from local stores. Also on our minds this month are fine wine, good food and music as February brings with it an iconic celebration on the southern-most tip of the Shore. Devonport Wine, Food & Music Festival is a recipe for a cracking weekend on the 16th and 17th. Some of New Zealand’s top acts will provide the soundtrack whilst visitors indulge in some of our finest New Zealand wines and food in a stunning village setting. How lucky we are not to have to travel far to be a part of this very special summertime celebration! Gather your friends and picnic blankets, pray for sun and enjoy! We’re all about shining a positive light on people and organisations doing well on the Shore. If there’s something or someone you feel is worth celebrating in our pages, do get in touch. Enjoy the warmest, brightest month on our beautiful Shore. Get out there and have some fun! – Heather Vermeer heather@channelmag.co.nz

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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.

Resolution Crunch Time

February, in my opinion, is the do or die month for New Year’s resolutions.

Granted, I try not to take New Year’s resolutions too seriously. They’re kind of like the end of season cliffhangers for trashy soap operas.. You know you shouldn’t get too into them, but when they come round once a year you can’t help but get drawn in. I’m a fairly consistent resolutionwriter – I come up with a new list every year - and January 2013 has been just like every January before it. For the first four weeks, I chug along quite nicely. Whether the plan is to stop biting my nails, or to borrow and read a new book from Takapuna library every 10 days, or simply to stop spending over $20 a week on coffee from Milford Mall cafés alone – January generally tends to be a roaring success. I ride along on a wave of self-righteousness. I look back upon my old ways and scoff at my past inadequacies. I smile smugly, knowing that I’m now a more developed, refined version of myself and I’m never going to revert to former bad habits again. But it’s February that has always possessed the unfailing knack of bringing me down to earth with an ungraceful bump. I mean admittedly, it doesn’t take much. A stressful day that sends me into a nail-biting frenzy, or an average novel I can’t get enthusiastic about. I fail to stick to my habit just once, my newfound self-satisfaction deﬂates, and I don’t give resolutions another thought until the following December. I am determined to make this February different. The thing about February is that it’s the month when everything truly returns to normal. The pace revs up after a sunny, salty, lax January spent

paddling on Lake Pupuke and trying every new café in Takapuna. With schools back, traffic on Taharoto Road starts clogging up after 8am, and trying to get anywhere around 3pm turns out to be a decision you live to regret. Life slots back into familiar routines. With routine comes obstacles. Newly formed good habits get shoved from your everyday priorities by obstacle-induced stress and before long, you’ve fallen right off the resolution wagon. In anticipation of this more than likely series of events, I have devised a resolution maintenance guide that should (hopefully) ensure resolution longevity. Firstly, I have split my resolutions into bitesized chunks so I can always see the light at the end of the tunnel. For example, this year I’ve stupidly decided that I’m going to run the Auckland Marathon. Considering how knackered I was after last year’s half, this is a daunting prospect. However I’m not focusing on the full marathon for now. Rather, I’m simply aiming to be running a reasonably fast 10k by the end of February. I’ll deal with anything harder than that at a later date.

I have also vowed to see routine as an aid rather than a threat to my resolutions. I’m trying the library resolution again this year – one book every two weeks – and have decided to build my library trip into my weekly routine so it becomes just that – routine. Lastly, I am determined not to let slip-ups beat me. I figure if you do happen to take a tumble off the wagon, waiting until 2014 to climb back on is not the most sensible solution. The difference between December 31 and January 1 is no more than the difference between February 22 and February 23. A new day is a new day, and you can embark on selfimprovement journeys any time it suits. Here’s to February 2013 – the February where for once, I resolve to make my resolutions stick around until at least March.

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I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

Time to think This month I’ve Been Thinking quite a bit as I have had the opportunity for a relaxing break after a busy 12 months. The batteries are charged and I am looking forward to a big 2013! I’ve Been Thinking... about how proud I feel about our company Benefitz celebrating 25 years of business during 2013. It is quite a milestone. It was way back in mid-1988 that I decided it was time to have my own gig and Benefitz has stood the test of time. The two aspects I am most proud of is that we now employ over 80 people and we also play a big part in the community. There will be a big party sometime during the year! I’ve Been Thinking... that it would be great if the recessionary times that we have been contending with for five years now moved away during 2013. In the quarter century I have been in private enterprise there has never been a more challenging time to be in business. Not only are we all having to contend with tough economic conditions, but all the massive changes taking place in technology – fuelled by the internet – are also challenging most sectors. The part that isn’t quite right in all of this is that a great deal of the internet is all about selling things cheap and employing less people. Not good long term but the horse has bolted. Believe me, business is tougher than ever before, so some economic relief would be much appreciated. I’ve Been Thinking... that there probably isn’t too many better places to live in the world during the months of January and February than in the northern parts of Aotearoa. The temperature is consistently in the mid-20’s, the water’s warm

and it is as easy as anywhere in the world to get a fishing rod in your hand, or hop on a paddle board. We’re spoilt! Sure, we don’t have the real high temperatures like across the ditch, but I’ll take our milder climate any day rather than bush fires and the like. Oh, and I caught this big snapper in mid-January as well. An 18-pound beauty! I’ve Been Thinking... how refreshing it is that a group of ‘younger’ people from Takapuna are just as passionate about the area as we are. As Peter White has alluded to in his Views from the Beach column, young locals Cam Calkoen and Amanda Judd are driving an initiative of encouraging younger people to make a contribution that:- Promotes the awesomeness of Takapuna; Ensures a centre of excellence for customer service; Encourages the ‘young guns’ to stay and play; Inspires innovation; Makes for a desirable place for people to work, resulting in pride and all round excellence; Through networking provides feedback to the likes of TBBA and Council when and if appropriate. I think a strong youthful voice within Takapuna will be great for the place and we will be supporting these guys any way we can. Keep an eye on ‘I love Takapuna’ on Facebook for further developments and of course we will be all over it in Channel as well. I’ve also been thinking... that my column from the last issue provoked a bit of interest and discussion. Particularly my piece on the National Ocean Water Sports Centre and the Yachting New Zealand base at Takapuna. What needs to be made clear is the people driving this NOWSC project, and working closely with all stakeholders (including council), are not rich pricks as is the picture many would like to paint. Just like the youngsters I have detailed above, they are passionate locals who want progress for Takapuna and the North Shore.

I want your positive feedback...

I caught this 18-pound beauty in mid-January.

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

aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

FEEDBACK I also received this very positive feedback from Christine Currey... Thank you so much for mentioning the contribution Mairangi Arts Centre and other arts facilities make on the North Shore. We are very passionate about what we do so it’s wonderful to have our efforts recognised. I also concur with your comments about those pesky motorway light signals. I was just commenting to my husband the other day how dangerous they are, slowing traffic to almost a standstill and then you have to try to merge with other vehicles moving at 80-100kmh! And the comments you made about the value of family... Well, whether it’s precious time spent with the older generation or with children who will all too soon ‘ﬂy from the nest’, I can’t think of anything that could possibly be more important. We should cherish it every day! – Christine Currey, Mairangi Arts Centre. Have a great February. Oh, and make sure you read our special addition to this issue – Northside. I am hugely proud of my involvement in the North Harbour Club and Northside is our annual celebration of the achievements of all concerned. – Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

Send your positive feedback to me. We are interested in interacting with readers. Email me... aidan@benefitz.co.nz or send to Channel Feedback, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna.

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Out & About on the Shore

North Harbour Club AIMES Alumni Breakfast With this special issue of Channel we include Northside Magazine, the annual publication of the North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust (see the back section of this magazine). The North Harbour Club have been awarding AIMES Awards scholarships to young people of the region since 1996. The inaugural North Harbour Club AIMES Alumni Breakfast was held at the Takapuna Boating Club in mid December. It was a meeting of scholars, creatives, musicians, artists, sports people and Olympic medalists who mixed and mingled with North Harbour Club trustees and members.

Simon Lamb, Gary Simpson, Joan Finlayson, Juliette Haigh, Sarah McCracken, Amalia Hall.

Catherine Lidgard, Peter Menzies, Daniel Playne.

North Harbour Club Alumni, Trustees and Members.

Amy Smith, Rob Tucker, Joseph Bergin, Mike Atkinson, Michael MacDonald.

Juliette Haigh and Jo Aleh.

Rebecca Dubber, Petra Bullock, Alexandra Foster, Ben Sanders, Jo Aleh.

Anita Walbran, Cam Calkoen, Alisha McLennan, Matthew Bellingham, Dima Ivanov.

13 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach - Phone: 489 2495

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Out & About on the Shore

Devonport Arts Festival

Arts Festival Organiser Toni van Tonder.

Karren Beanland, Michele Leggott, Prue Raos.

The revived Devonport Arts Festival was a resounding success with huge enthusiasm and commitment from organiser Toni van Tonder and the Devonport Community. Nine days of inspiring and diverse art experiences helped cement Devonport’s identity as Auckland’s urban arts village. Toni said: “I really want to thank all the people who contributed to the schedule. Your time, energy and resources were hugely appreciated.” After consultation, it has been agreed there is a real place for the Arts Festival to continue, but as a biennial event to allow time to really expand upon 2012’s revival. For input into Devonport Arts Festival 2014 contact: devonportartsfestival@gmail.com.

Mike Cohen, Toni van Tonder, Len Brown.

Robin Kewell, Philipp Jaser, Maggie Barry.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown.

Bruce, Caroline Pheeny, Meilin Lopez.

Prue and Peter Raos, Louise Kiely.

Wayne Tokley, Jacqueline Nairn, Simon Salt, Sonje Tokley, Di Waldegrave.

Sally Ridge, Warren Fenning.

Max Pollock, Mickey Smith, Aaron Pollock.

Lynda Southon, Wayne Wright, Teri Parat, Diane Wright.

New Zealand Poet Laureate Ian Wedde.

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Out & About on the Shore

Tennis, Bowls and Croquet celebrates 100 years in Takapuna Over the weekend of December 8th and 9th, the Takapuna Tennis, Bowls and Croquet Clubs celebrated their centenary. These celebrations involved past and present members, their families and supporters. Channel magazine went along for the Saturday evening cocktail party, attended by 300 members and guests. Mayor Len Brown and local councillors were there, as was a live band, and many joined in the nostalgia theme by dressing in olde-world attire for the evening. A highlight of the weekend was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give it a Goâ&#x20AC;? Open Day which encouraged potential new members to come along and join in on the Sunday and have a go at any of the three sports.

Mayor Len Brown with brother and sister Ralph Roberts and Evelyn Johnson beside the gates dedicated to the memory of their late mother Zella Roberts who passed away at the age of 107 in 2012 after being a member of the tennis club for 70 years.

Gwen Watt, Dorothy Miller.

Murray Mathieson, Liz Stephens.

Takapuna Tennis President Chris Raynes.

Basil Phillips, Patricia Phillips, Jean and Les Bird,.

Marty and Shirley Martinengo with granddaughter Danielle.

Melissa Smallberger, ConnieAlan Mathieson, Hartles. Jenni Taylor and Angela Stead.

Neil McCrorie, John McCormack. Margaret Smith, Maureen Brown, Eva Parsonson.

Evelyn Wright, Lucia Devoy.

David and Susan Verran.

The Mayor with guests.

Rita Grigg, Judy Crooks, Ralph Roberts, Dianne Hale.

Catherine and Lloyd Rountree.

Marie Cabrey, Margaret Johnson.

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Patricia Moore, Annette Sharrow, Jennifer and Bryan Mahon.

Arlene and John Valentine.

Mary Steel and Sue Rossiter.

Mayor Len Brown.

Fran Woods, Pam Knight, Anne Mortimer.

About the Clubs... It’s easy to get started. All three clubs offer introductory coaching and we have club days where it’s easy to mix and mingle with members and quickly get a feel for what we’re all about.

Takapuna Tennis Club Seniors, juniors, midweek, weekend and night tennis under the lights. We have our own coach. Visitors and casual players also welcome. Contact: Chris Raynes, Phone 489 6775 or Email: chris@topspin.co.nz or Visit: www.takapunatennis.co.nz

In 2013, we’re ready to offer you a big warm welcome! Tennis, Bowls or Croquet... whether you are a serious competitor, a social player or looking for some casual fun, the perfect clubs are located right in the heart of Takapuna.

Takapuna Bowling Club Social ‘roll ups’, weekday and weekend competitive bowls, business house bowls. We play all year round on our combination of natural and carpet greens. Club coaches available. Visitors and casual players welcome. Contact: Liz Stephens, Phone 489 4731 or Email: coliz1@xtra.co.nz or Visit: www.takapunabowling.co.nz

It’s easy to get started. All three clubs offer introductory coaching and have club days where it is easy to mix and mingle with members and quickly get a feel for how welcome you are.

Tennis For more information contact: Chris Raynes, Phone 489-6775 Email: chris@topspin.co.nz or visit www.takapunatennis.co.nz Takapuna Tennis Club – 5 Bracken Avenue, Takapuna

Takapuna Croquet Club We offer a choice of three different types of croquet… ‘Association’ (traditional); ‘Golf Croquet’ (simpler) and ‘Gateball’ (an exciting new variation). Croquet is for all ages. Instruction available for new players. Visitors, casual players and corporate groups welcome. Contact: Judy Hocquard, Phone 410 7062 or Email: judithannhocquard@xtra.co.nz

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Bowls For more information contact: Liz Stephens, Phone 489-4731 Email: colin1@xtra.co.nz or visit www.takapunabowling.co.nz Takapuna Bowling Club – 9 Bracken Avenue, Takapuna Croquet For more information contact: Judy Hocquard, Phone 410-7062 Email: judithannhocquard@xtra.co.nz Takapuna Croquet Club – 8 Auburn Street, Takapuna

We’ve been 100% New Zealand owned and independent for over 160 years, that’s why we’re proud to support the Takapuna Bowls, Tennis and Croquet clubs’ 100th anniversary. If you’re interested in competitive rates, low or no fees and personal service from locals, call in to see the friendly team at the Takapuna office. Cnr Lake & Hurstmere Rds | 09 920 4270 www.tsbbank.co.nz See TSB Bank Ltd for a Disclosure Statement.

Out & About on the Shore

Westlake Boys Cricket Book Launch Westlake Boys High School celebrated their 50th Jubilee in 2012. Two fabulous sporting books were produced to celebrate the half century. Earlier in the year a Jubilee Rugby book was published and in November a superb 240 page Jubilee Cricket book “Westlake Cricket – The first half century”, written by Deputy Headmaster Joe Cachopa was published. A launch function was held at the school in late November. Guest speaker was old boy Alex O’Dowd and a feature of the night was the naming of the Jubilee XI, a team put together from the best players to represent the school. Tony Manning MC’d, Russ Glackin named the team and Westlake Boys Headmaster David Ferguson presented a framed cover of the book to Joe Cachopa.

Joe Cachopa and David Ferguson.

Alex O’Dowd.

Elliot Herd, Andrew Cowell, Rob Taylor and Craig Cachopa.

Blake Douglas, Jason Mills and Ryan Scivier.

Stephen Healey, Andreas Baumgartner, Mark Steyn.

Russ Glackin and Tony Manning.

Mark O’Donnell and Paul Hitchcock.

Chris Martin, Daniel James, Manaia Harris and Sam Wyborn.

Paul Langton, Simon Matthewson and Mike Power.

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Johan Kirstein, Carl Howey and Chris Glackin.

Stephen Lyon and Alex O’Dowd.

Helen Booth, Deborah Cachopa, Sharon and Shane Young, Carl Cachopa.

Roderick Green and Keith Callum.

Joe Cachopa, Aidan Bennett and Eddie van den Broek.

Cinema and Performing Arts at The Vic, Devonport

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Out & About on the Shore

The Journey Opening Celebration After a long career in design, retail and merchandising, Gabrielle Becroft finally fulfilled one of her dreams by opening a furniture and home wares store in Takapuna late last year. The Journey opened it doors at 11 Hurstmere Road and celebrated with an opening night with friends and family on Tuesday December 4th. Gabrielle says that every piece, whether it’s old or new, has been on its own journey – from Dutch colonial antiques to fun fresh and colourful pieces. If you are looking for something fresh and inspiring to stimulate your home environment then you should probably spend time at ‘The Journey’. Andrew Kay, Gabrielle Becroft, Amanda Kay.

Beatrice Carlson, Piero and Betsy Peirone, Brigette van Kessel.

Chris O’Reagan, David and Genevieve Becroft, Simon Gill.

Jess and Hayley Morrice, Jade Bentley.

Jennie and Linda Morrice.

Sofiane Tib, Gene and Biddy Cooksley.

Chester Becroft , Maria Linnell, Andrew Kay.

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Terry Curtis, Jose Taiapa.

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Get involved in Netball I hope you have had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday over the Christmas break. Over the New Year, many of us would have made New Year’s resolutions that generally involve our health, wellbeing, or to spend more time doing activities we love or are good at etc. How many of us think

AMI can now rescue you from punctures, flat batteries, missing keys, locking your keys in the car, walking for miles, the scorching midday sun, screaming children, arguments, and missing your holiday. There’s a whole lot of stress that comes with a breakdown but the fact is no matter how hard you try sometimes they just happen. With AMI’s Breakdown Service you can relax because we’ll come to your car when you need us. And with over 1000 contractors on the road, you can stop worrying about your car and start getting on with your holiday. You’ll be even less stressed when you hear the price, from just $32 a year. Call 0800 100 200 or pop into your local branch for more details. Terms and conditions apply.

about donating some of our time to volunteering??? Generally speaking doing an act of goodwill or volunteering to help others typically ticks all of the boxes mentioned above. It certainly makes you feel good knowing you are helping others and giving back to the community! As an employer I am always interested in the volunteering component of a CV! Sport cannot be played or run without volunteers and there is a role or project (large or small) that will suit all types of skills. If you have ever played netball, or have had a child that did then please give us a call as we always have a task that we’d appreciate some assistance with.. If you are more skilled then we will shortly be advertising more coaching positions for our younger age groups. Visit our website for more information www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz Our complex and facilities hireage opportunities at the AMI Netball Centre are probably the best deals in town. We have a variety of spaces available that will suit groups from 10-400 people. We can cater for corporate events, team building, prizegivings and general meetings. We also hold many weddings, birthday bashes, children’s events, and last year hosted two boxing bouts in our fantastic Onewa Arena. We can tailor an event to suit your needs and your budget. Please contact Debbie Kirton , Operations and Complex Manager, on 481 0947 if you would like to make enquiries regarding venue hireage. Planning and implementation of our 2013 Recipe Book “Game On” is well under way. Many recipies – Breakfasts and Brunches, Lunches, Main Courses and Special Occasions have been sent in. It is interesting to note that nearly 40% of the recipes we have received so far are for Desserts, Baking or Sweets! The competition winner will have dinner cooked by a top chef in your home (using the ingredients from your pantry or fridge) - winner will be announced soon. Please either visit our website www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz - for details or contact Annie Greenheld at annie@netballnorthharbour.co.nz. We would like to thank Benefitz who are sponsoring the printing of the Recipe Book. Their generosity will have a major inﬂuence on the costs involved with this project. As this is a fundraiser, we are hoping to keep costs down and save money wherever we can! If you would like to advertise in the Recipe Book we have a variety of ad sizes and prices that will suit all budgets. Please contact Annie on the above email address if you would like to discuss advertising your business.

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Quantum Events: Upcoming Summer Events

Dates for the remainder of the season: 5 February 2013 12 February 2013 19 February 2013 26 February 2013 5 March 2013 12 March 2013 19 March 2013 (Starship Charity & Double Points Event) 26 March 2013 (Series Awards Prize Giving)

Beach Series is Back in 2013 The New Year brings a new opportunity to get involved in the exciting beach event of the summer right here on the North Shore. Having started back on 22 January after a Christmas break, the State Beach Series is back in full swing. Pull on your shorts, your togs, your sense of fun and come have a go! It’s not too late to enter and get involved with single race passes or discounted multi-passes still available. Joining the fun and games of the State Beach Series makes a great routine to get into to help you achieve those New Year resolutions of getting fitter &

healthier in 2013. Bring some friends or family along to join in – giving you an extra incentive to keep coming back week after week. This season there are new event offerings including a 2.5km walk, junior & social Stand Up Paddle races along with a wider range of swim distances so there’s no excuse not to join in with one or more of these varying events. For more information visit www.beachseries.co.nz or come down to Takapuna Beach between 5-6pm on Tuesdays.

Celebrating a decade of King of the Bays! State King of the Bays, 6 April 2013, Takapuna This year’s King of the Bays, race 6 of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series will be the event’s 10th Anniversary. Whether it’s your first time or 10th time (yes some of our loyal supporters have competed in every event for the past nine years) celebrate with us at New Zealand’s largest swimming event. The same four event distances will be on offer, with something for everyone including the ‘State OceanKids’ 200m swim, the ‘Give It A Go’ 300m, the ‘Step it Up’ 1000m or the original ‘I’m Going Long’ 2.8km swim. So grab your togs and be a part of it as this iconic event hits double figures!

State OceanKids: The Jetstar Super Swim Squad The fastest swimmers at each State OceanKids event will form the inaugural Jetstar Super Swim Squad and win a once-in-a-lifetime experience – a weekend squad camp in April 2013 with Olympic swimmers including travel and accommodation, special surprises and specialist swim clinics! The first boy and first girl in each age group at each event will automatically become part of the Jetstar Super Swim Squad and be awarded their entry to the squad at the prizegiving. Each Jetstar Super Swim Squad member will also receive exclusive squad gear and become role models for other young swimmers and their communities. Come on in, the water’s warm and the atmosphere’s even warmer! Photographer: Simon Watts.

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

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Eating EatingOut Outon onthe theShore Shore FeatureRestaurant Restaurant- Mairangi - Bolliwood, Takapuna Feature Japanese Cuisine

From Mairangi, with love

This month we shine a light on a Japanese restaurant that packs a punch

Some restaurants pride themselves on their exquisite food, some shine in excellent service, others have a stand-out ambience and some, a great sense of space. Few have all of the above. Even fewer have all of the above and a little bit extra. Mairangi in Japanese means Dancing Orchid Tree. This graceful term is behind the image that represents Mairangi Japanese Cuisine. There is thought behind every aspect of the business that was created by local resident Jay two years ago this month. Whilst I was sitting down to experience lunch at his Green Gables Centre restaurant, Jay suggested I put my pen and notebook away and take in the experience as any other customer would. He said: “I am always thinking as the customer. Everything I do here, I do with the perspective of the customer in mind at all times.” And it shows. There is reason to be delighted at every turn. On being handed the menu, this place shouts of quality. The menu itself is heavy and beautifully bound with the striking image of a swaying orchid, which Jay explains represents the Japanese translation of Mairangi. Food photos are often not overly impressive on menus, but these are stylishly presented and cannot fail to raise a smile. The Gecko Roll wows children and playful adults alike, the Sunset Harbour Bridge is a stunning nod to Auckland’s landmark and an erupting Mount Taranaki is impressive. With Channel being all about local, I chose the Murrays Bay – a spectacular ‘lunchbox’ bursting with colour and fresh, culinary goodness. There are others named after the many local East Coast Bays. When I ask Jay what he sees as being the most important elements to Mairangi Japanese Cuisine, he replies: “Great taste, atmosphere, service and feedback. Feedback is very important to us; feedback on the food and on the service. From these, the customer will then decide whether or not to come back.”

“I’m pleased that we have many regular customers,” he adds with a smile. In keeping true to the restaurant’s culinary style, all staff are Japanese; front of house employees offer impeccable service and the highly experienced head chef, Kengo, has 25 years’ experience in creating top quality Japanese food. He has even created food for a U.S. presidential family. For a party or work event with a difference, a function room is available. It was the Christmas party venue of choice for some locally-based corporate businesses. Jay is offering a free drink with each main meal ordered throughout the restaurant’s second anniversary this February. So take someone special there this month and enjoy the Love Me Tender heart-shaped sushi with crab, salmon, tobiko, caper, mayo and wasabi mayonnaise. You won’t be able to eat it without smiling. Mairangi Japanese Cuisine, Green Gables Shopping Centre, Mairangi Bay. Phone: 476 9977 www.mairangicuisine.co.nz Open 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm – 10.30pm, closed Sundays.

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

Takapuna

Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café Blankenberg is one of Taka’s favourites. A great bar, with great beer – as is the Belgian tradition – but also a great place to enjoy good food. Not just your average pub food. Food with a FlemishFrench theme. Lots of tasty options with suggested beer matches. It is a great place for brunch (Sat and Sun), lunch or dinner with lots of dishes you simply won’t find anywhere else in Takapuna. Our favourites are their Mussels, Croque Monsieur, Chicken and Leek Pie, Seafood Waterzooi and traditional Flemish Beef Stew. But there is something for everyone! 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.

Takapuna

Mexico Takapuna

Pinot Plus

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

This is one of those unique little gems in Takapuna; It’s not just a wine bar, it’s not just a restaurant – this is the living embodiment of owner John Ingle’s passion, love and taste of good wine and food. The wines are boutique, it’s unlikely there will be many of the labels you’re familiar with, but that’s John’s challenge – he’s not here to keep you comfortable, but to help you discover something new, and share what he has to offer. And there are always great treats at Pinot plus like this one below… Open for dinner Tues – Sat from 5.30pm. 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna. PH: 4899510. www.pinotplus.co.nz

Tip Try the desserts, they're sensational! Churros con Xocolate or the Crema Catalana – yum!

Takapuna Devonport

Dida’s Wine Lounge Dida’s Wine Lounge in Devonport is located in the front of the majestically restored Victoria Theatre on Devonport’s main street. As with its older sibling across the water (Ponsonby), the Lounge offers an exquisite selection of small plates, tapas to tempt you to have a glass of something different, from a winelist and menu that makes the most of the prodigious Glengarry produce and wine cellar resources. Open: Mon-Thurs 3.30pm-10.30pm; Fri 3.30pm-12am, Sat-Sun 12pm-12am. 54 Victoria Street, Devonport. PH: 445 1392. www.didas.co.nz Tip Try the top wines from Akarua Winery in Central Otago at Didas Devonport this month

Takapuna

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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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 $13.50 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!

Tip Happy Hour every Monday to Wednesday 4-7pm.

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Al Forno Italian Restaurant Cointreau Creme Brulee and Ricotta Pear Cheesecake... two new reasons to visit one of Takapuna’s top restaurants, Al Forno. These seasonal offerings are but a taste of the latest dishes to be delighting diners at this popular local spot. Always a welcome experience at Al Forno restaurant. 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, and sumptuous mains like Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, prime Eye Fillets or King Prawns to name just a few. Open: Monday-closed. Tuesday-Sunday 5pm till late. 34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. PH: 488 0179. www.alforno.co.nz Come and try Bistecca all Salmone prime eye ﬁllet grilled!

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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.

Takapuna

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 Great home-cooked food and arty surrounds are stand-out features of Corelli’s, a firm favourite in Devonport with locals and visitors alike. As well as serving up a mouth-watering selection of savoury dishes, sweet treats, great coffees and smoothies, this iconic Victoria Road eatery provides creative treats for the eyes through it’s regular exhibitions of local art. From February 6th, visit the goblet exhibition - an amazing collection created by local potters which are all for sale. Buy a goblet and have it filled with wine for free! Open 7 days 7am until late. 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

Sake Bar Nippon

Niko's Pizza

Experience the excitement of Sake Bar Nippon this month! Drums, traditional Japanese dress, and vibrant greetings, colourful menus of mouthwatering tapas-style dishes and Japanese beers on tap make this place truly authentic – and lots of fun! The reasonably-priced dishes start from $6.00 and specials change daily. The food, service and entertainment will ensure you leave with a smile! Sake Bar Nippon: 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486-2249. Open Tuesday through to Sunday 4pm till late.

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.

Tip Happy hour 4 - 6pm Tues to Sun Tap Beer and House Wine $7 each. Feb special: Set menu - Was $38pp. Now $30pp. Min of 2 people.

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 Before 5pm Special: 15% off everything on the menu before 5pm every day!

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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-Sat 12pm-2.30pm; Dinner – 7 nights 5pm until late. 83/85 Kitchener Rd, Milford. PH: 489 9568. www.talaythai.co.nz Tip Barbarque Beef - Talay Thai Speciality

Faro Korean Grill Dining

The Olive Press Bistro & Bar

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.

This is the perfect after-work wind-down venue hidden away in the heart of Devonport. The Olive Press offers a quality dining experience in stylish surrounds; boasting a tranquil sunny courtyard and stunning well-stocked bar. New Zealand contemporary cuisine and sumptuous tapas are served alongside a tempting range of quality wines and Moa beer on tap. From 4pm Tuesday and Thursday, From 3pm Fridays and From 11:30am Saturdays and Sundays. 2A Rattray St, Devonport Phone 09 445 1618 or visit www.theolivepressbistro.com

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

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Try the $5 tapas special available from 3pm to 7pm Tues - Fri and 11.30am to 6pm, Sat and Sun.

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Gorgeous Gorgeous. The name says it all. Recently opened in Takapuna, this restaurant is adding its weight to the thriving eating out scene. Gorgeous has two expert chefs for different cuisine specialities; one from a top Auckland restaurant specialising in Yum Cha and an Asian cuisine Chef to provide a range of delicious savoury delights. Popular recipes are both the prawn dumplings and chive dumplings, with a sumptuous range of tasty beef dishes. Also tempting diners are their sweet and sour pork, honey barbecue pork, pork ribs and their fabulous duck! All dishes are freshly made to order and are only prepared once ordered. Yum Cha from 11:00 to 3pm 7 days - lunch only. Open 5pm to 9:30 for dinner. 174 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Ph: 489 4727 Selected stir-fried rice or noodle for $10 from Mon to Fri (Evenings) - dine in and take out.

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Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Sigdi Authentic Indian Cuisine

A “taste of Greece and the Mediterranean” in every sense of the word: food, atmosphere, live entertainment and the relaxed, but attentive service you’d find in a Greek taverna There is a distinctive ﬂavour and aroma that comes with authentic Greek dishes. With a mouth-watering range of Greek and wider Mediterranean meals such as: moussaka, souvlaki, kleftiko (braised lamb shanks) and Catalan duck, as well as a magnificent array of pastas and pizzas. Nicolino is BYO and provides takeaway pizzas and meals, including free delivery within the local area. Open: 7 days, 4.00pm till late. 103 Victoria Road, Devonport. PH: 446 6664. www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz

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. All our curries are gluten-free. Curries are served with the finest quality Basmati rice (also known as the ‘Queen of rices’). BYO wine and also fully licensed with wines and Indian beers like Kingfisher and Cobra. Takeaway meals and delivery available. www.facebook.com/sigdi.devonport. Open 7 days for dinner from 5pm until 10pm. 161 Victoria Road, Devonport. PH: 445 1546. www.sigdi.co.nz

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

Treat $45 Family Deal (normally $57) Choice of 3 curries plus 3 naan, Basmati rice, 4 poppodums & raita. Conditions apply.

One free drink* during February with any main meal. *Beer, glass of wine, soft drink, sake. Evenings only, conditions apply.

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Cafes on the Shore Feature Cafe

A Second Home at Café D’Amour It was Café D’Amour’s name that ﬁrst attracted David to buying the Hurstmere Road café. “I liked the name,” he says. “It’s a very romantic name.” Café D’Amour translates to Café of Love, and having owned the café for two years, David has become a well-loved ﬁgure amongst Takapuna residents and business owners. Takapuna

ARK Coffee Company Newly opened in Takapuna ARK coffee a specialty coffee roastery who endeavor to create an exceptional coffee experience for their customers. Try some of their coffees from around the world. Freshly roasted coffee beans plus some great home brewing equipment. ARK is a Roastery. ARK Coffee Company, Shop 6, 461 Lake Road, Takapuna. Open Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm. Sunday 7:30am to Noon Phone: 09 489 8488, Email: hello@arkcoffee.co.nz. Website: arkcoffee.co.nz. facebook and twitter apps

Treat Coffee of the Day $2 or when you purchase 250gram or more beans ‘free coffee of your choice’.

Como Street Cafe With a smile and laugh Como st Cafe is serving up Takapuna’s best kept secret! Beautiful food made on site accompanied by Allpress coffee in a new, large funky space, ideal for meetings and a good chat. Come discover Como st Cafe. 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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Latin Larder Latin Larder just up the road from Takapuna Beach is a cafe with a fabulous menu especially their hearty breakfasts. An idyllic garden setting at the rear of the cafe, is a great place to catch up with friends and family. Out catering available. Serving Millers Coffee with the best in town Breakfast / Lunch Menu. Open: 6.30am-3pm, Tues-Sun (closed Mondays) 170 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 5563

Try our delicious banana, berry and mango smoothies!

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He says being a Takapuna café owner means you make lots of friends. “That’s what I love about being based here,” he says. “You really get to know people well. Everyone is friendly, you can have good discussions with people, they come in and share their stories, you get chatting.” David has even been known to take recipe suggestions from customers. “People come in and say to me ‘David! Try this recipe? This would be great in your cabinet!’ or they offer suggestions for current dishes.“So I give it a try.” It’s a freedom David enjoys being able to embrace – all of Café D’Amour’s food is made fresh onsite, leaving room for ﬂair, experimentation and consequently an impressively varied cabinet and extensive menu. David prides himself on the fresh, homemade quality of the food that the café offers. The café’s service is comprised of three principles: a

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friendly experience, reasonable prices, and food and coffee that are kept to exquisitely high standards. David uses top quality coffee from Roma Coffee Roasters – a blend that has won awards at the New Zealand Coffee Awards for the past four years, including silver in 2012. Additionally, the café boasts a range of smoothies and milkshakes and other cool drinks. Café D’Amour is located at 86 Hurstmere Road. Phone: 488 0200. Hours: 7.30am – 4pm daily.

Tip Try the sensational summer beef salad, grilled sirloin steak tossed with greens, tomatoes and sesame soy source dressing.

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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Tiger Coffee

Tip Tiger Coffee also contribute to reducing carbon foot print by using Biopack cups. $3.50 coffee to go for month of Feb.

Tucked away on Barrys Point road opersite Kiwivelo is a Gem of a cafe and showroom providing great coffee, homemade food and their super breakfast for only $12 Tiger Coffee have a spacious place for your meetings and friendly fabulous staff. Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-2:30pm. 18 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. PH: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com

Swiss Bakery & Cafe

Milford

Tip Watch out for our 20th birthday celebration. Details to be advertised in the March edition. Easter Goodies will be on sale early March!

It’s hard to find something that is truly artisan. But Eveline and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things Swiss style. Baked on site daily, this European ﬂavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads, just in time for summer. They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding , Birthday, Anniversaries etc. Party Breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also Breads, rolls & small savouries. Catering Available. Open: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm; Weekends 8am-2.30pm, 7 Days. 5 Milford Road, Milford. PH: 489 9737

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It was a bit of a hectic build up to Christmas and Michael and I had done a fair bit of travel in December; installing drapes and blinds in customers’ homes in various parts of the country, from the far north to the bottom of the South Island and quite a few in the Coromandel. We had stayed overnight in various motels and often discussed how poor the beds were and how lousy the bedding was (I think he is going a bit soft). The motels that had comfortable beds really stood out. Almost always they had a feather topper and really good quality pillows. It made me wonder why some motels put such little emphasis on providing a comfortable night’s sleep. We spend so much time in bed and it has such a big impact on how we feel the next day. For very little more money than we were paying to stay there, we sell luxury feather mattress toppers that make the bed extra comfortable and our feather pillows are about the same cost as the tank of petrol we used to get there, or the cost of a restaurant meal. Not that long ago you judged a motel by its bathroom, but I believe that now it’s the bed that brings people back again and again. This same quality hotel bedding is also available in our Takapuna store. We have a range of hotel-quality feather pillows made to the exact specifications of one of the large luxury hotel chains. We also make our own, exclusive, double-cased mattress toppers. (A queen size contains more than 10kilos of feathers.) So, if you have experienced a great night’s sleep in a hotel over the holidays, we can almost certainly provide you with the bedding to make your bed at home just as luxurious. Call in and ask to see the range. You’ll have a great night’s sleep for ever more. Also, if you are like me and have been staying with friends with, let’s say, less than average bedding in the guest room, then point them to our website. We do free mail order - next year you may really enjoy your stay!

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Views From The Beach with Peter White, TBBA

This month we identify one of Takapuna’s “young guns”. A young woman who is making a name for herself in the world of fashion. We also investigate the convenience and reliability of public transport. Hope to see you here soon. – Pete

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

Takapuna’s Young Guns Dave Donaldson and I were recently approached by Cam Calkoen and Amanda Judd about an Another magic Takapuna Beach Sunset. idea that they had to promote and embrace all that is good about Takapuna. These two youth leaders (Cam is an inspiring International unique experience to come and see a real-life fashion workroom in action “Even motivational speaker and Amanda an entrenpeneur) both live in, and love, all though it’s just me!” She adds, “I love the fact that it’s open-plan, and I can be that is Takapuna. pattern drafting while people pop in and view or buy the clothes. It also allows Recognising that there are a number of young businessmen, sportspeople, me to interact with everyone coming in, and seeing first hand what attracts their musicians and politicians (Robbie Douglas – Nauti Travel, Ben Wiltshire – eye, or what garments they try on, or why they don’t love other garments– haha – McKenzies, Andrew Dorreen – Prestige Real Estate, Nick Honeyman – The there are still a few things I am yet to learn!” Commons and Joe Bergin – Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, to name a The name ‘Kesho’ derives from the Swahili language, which Felicity fell in love few) that work, live, or play in Takapuna; their aim is to provide them with an with on a recent trip to Tanzania. It means ‘Tomorrow’, which holds a lot of opportunity to socialise with, and support each other, to become better in what meaning to her. “Obviously fashion and tomorrow relate closely together, as we they do. are all trying to work for the future – but also it is important for me to think of our A group of our future leaders have met and the idea is still evolving, however future with our garments – what will happen to this once the trend has gone? Am the TBBA applaud Cam and Amanda on their initiative. Keep an eye out on the I encouraging fast fashion? Will this garment last longer than 1 year? Although “I love Takapuna” facebook page for further details on this exciting initiative. I am not producing ‘organic made’ garments (yet), I do try to do my bit in the fashion industry – starting with being New Zealand made. I do all the design, Redeveloped Hurstmere Green provides opportunity pattern making, fabric sourcing and garment cutting myself. And work closely with for young Fashion Designer local machinists who also have their own small businesses on the North Shore. “It started out as just an idea and dream, I never thought I would actually get Together we are able to create small unique and limited collections, and at a much the chance to make my own clothes in my own work room, and people buy quicker turn-around time” states Felicity and love them!” Felicity Speedy’s eyes sparkle as she describes how she is Instead of designing a year in advance, Felicity can talk with her customers or see now living her dream. what’s selling and pretty much have it in store the following week. Felicity has created her own label which is based on the fringe of the new There certainly isn’t much else like it on the North Shore. And seeing people trying Hurstmere Green. on items or walking down the street in Kesho clothes gives her huge satisfaction. Originally tucked away, She is not sure what the future holds for Kesho yet... for now it is going exactly blocked from the public to her plan – keep it simple, keep it fun and hopefully everyone else enjoys it as eye, and busily making much as she does. clothes for her Online “It started out as just an idea and dream, I never thought I would actually get the Store (www.kesho. chance to make my own clothes in my own workroom, and people buy and love co.nz) and for one of them.” her stockists, Superette; Felicity tells how the redeveloped Hustmere Public Transport proves both convenient and reliable Green offered the perfect I must admit I was surprised at just how convenient and easy it is to catch a bus opportunity to showcase on a regular basis to Takapuna. her collection whilst Taking advantage of a travel planning trial initiated by Auckland Transport (AT), making the clothes at I travelled by bus to Takapuna every day for the last two weeks of the year. AT the same time. It also issued 250 Public Transport passes to Takapuna businesses, that were available Felicity Speedy. provided customers a to be used for the month of December, with the intention of maximising the

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opportunities that exist to retailers during the lead in to Christmas The passes were aimed at staff that drove to work, to encourage them to give public transport a go. It was envisioned that the trial would provide a number of benefits including • freeing up car parking in Takapuna for Xmas shoppers. • providing an alternative and sustainable long term travel option for staff. • providing positive publicity for Takapuna Beach (This trial was promoted in the media and advertised by Auckland Transport). • providing staff a financial benefit (No petrol and parking costs for a month). • reducing stress. I have not received the results as yet; however from a personal perspective can only say that it was a great success. Travel to work has never been easier. Without bothering to pre-check timetables, the longest time I waited to catch a bus was 10 minutes (This included one late night trip after attending a Takapuna Beach Business Association BMW – Business Meeting on Wednesday) event. Once on board I had the opportunity to receive and write emails or relax as the bus travelled along the East Coast Bays to Takapuna and appreciate what a beautiful coastline we enjoy. In fact I was so impressed that I have purchased a HOP pass and will use the service on a regular basis. NOTE – Auckland Transport plan to offer another trial to Takapuna businesses later in the year. Please contact me (peter@takapunabeach.co.nz) if you wish to receive further information.

George Henare and Annie Whittle to perform at the Pumphouse Tadpole Productions continue to bring quality theatre to Takapuna Beach and have announced the leads for their next show – iconic New Zealand actors George Henare and Annie Whittle will be starring in “Driving Miss Daisy”, to be staged at the Takapuna PumpHouse Theatre in May 2013. Look for booking details in February.

Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell

Lots happening in Taka I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years and are feeling refreshed from the holidays. We’re so pleased to be kicking off 2013 with an exciting lineup of sporting events and festivals. In particular, keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming Snapper Festival on March 2nd and 3rd as well as our weekly Thursday Night Markets, now being held in the lovely ‘new’ Hurstmere Green. Hope to see you all there!

Snapper Festival In just under a month’s time, Takapuna will be centre stage to what will surely be one of the Shore’s most epic events – the Snapper Festival. The festival, which aims to celebrate the epitome of Kiwiana summer and New Zealander’s iconic fish, the snapper, will span a period of the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd and is expected to draw in crowds of thousands. From an incredible lineup of entertainers, fishing competitions, celebrity chef appearances, water shows, comedians, to an outdoor movie screening, this event caters to all ages and is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to grab yours from iticket or check out ‘The Snapper Festival’ on Facebook for more details.

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Simpson Western Lawyers Simpson Western Lawyers was founded with just two partners in Takapuna in 1985. Since then the firm has gone from strength to strength and now has nine partners, 15 additional legal advisors and 14 support staff. They have a broad wealth of experience with specialist lawyers covering all aspects of law with an emphasis on business, employment, civil litigation, property and asset protection. When the firm was established, the North Shore had many small branch offices of larger city based practices. The partners of Simpson Western saw this as an opportunity to provide the residents and businesses of the North Shore with a local firm, that was committed to the North Shore, providing legal advice of the same calibre as some of the larger firms but with a more personal down to earth touch. Their concern is to ensure that their clients receive pragmatic, effective advice that works for that client. The firm continues to grow and last week opened a new office in Silverdale, in addition to those in Takapuna and North Harbour. They are regular contributors to Channel Magazine and also have articles published in the Sunday Star Times and elsewhere. Partner Robert Clark is a most valuable, and long serving, member of the TBBA executive. Simpson Western Lawyers - Level 17, AIA Building, 5-7 Byron Ave, Takapuna. Ph 486 3058 - www.simpsonwestern.co.nz

We want to see your best shots of Takapuna. Each week, one lucky snaphappy photographer will take home an awesome prize donated by a local business. To be in to win simply post your image on our Facebook wall ‘I Love Takapuna’. We’ll select a winner and showcase the awesome shot on our new website: www.takapunabeach.co.nz.

Contact Tri Series and Market Day in Takapuna The Contact Tri Series is once again hitting our shores on the Sunday February 17th. From first timers to the seasoned professional, there is a race and a challenge for everyone. However, if competing isn’t your thing than take your pick of any one of the many sun-drenched cafes and bars to cheer on your heroes or stroll along Hurstmere Road for a spot of bargain hunting at the markets.

Thursday Night Markets After a cold winter leg of hibernation, the Thursday Night Markets are back in Takapuna – better and bigger than ever. Run by Black&White, the markets aim to provide the public with a fun and free community event during the warmer summer months – all in the surroundings of the new and beautiful Hurstmere Green. Bring your whole family down for an evening of entertainment, artisanal stalls and food from 5pm to 9pm. For more info, check out the market’s Facebook page ‘Takapuna Thursday Night Market’.

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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 Good, the Bad, and the Fattening It’s that time of year again; the time where “expert” post-holiday eating tips from nutritionists and celebrities flow like beer from a tap. Some of the gems include “drink more water” or “carry a bag of celery sticks around with you.” These are mostly intended to entertain rather than educate, to make people “feel” like they’re doing something good for themselves instead of actually producing results. So you curse this ﬂuff to the Underworld and proclaim the only value to the magazine it appeared in would be as emergency toilet paper during the next apocalypse. (As the last one didn’t happen!) So you have embraced that need to feast. Many of us are now back settling into our routine and may be looking at ways to shed a few kilos. What I want to talk about is a basic food group choice that can have a huge impact on whether you “lose or gain” body fat. There seems to be a common misconception concerning carb selection strategies. Many are choosing which starchy carbohydrates to eat for the wrong reasons, thus their starchy carb food pyramid is upside down. Let me explain. Starchy Carbs - Nonessential or Conditionally Essential? You may have read or heard something like, “carbs are not essential nutrients” or “there is no such thing as an essential carbohydrate.” Those are both 100% accurate statements. Which leads to the question – why eat starchy carbs at all? Many lowcarb proponents would suggest you shouldn’t, and while that may be fine for sedentary folks, it’s not the most effective or efficient approach for the highly active, the strength trainer or the athlete. In a sports nutrition context, carbohydrates are thus considered conditionally essential, with activity level, body type, training/performance demands, and physique goals dictating intake. What’s the reason this group should be eating starchy carbs? It should be for the sole purpose of obtaining the pure starch compounds within those carbohydrates, which in turn can be used to: • Fuel anaerobic activity by way of glycolysis (the breakdown of carbohydrates). In this unique metabolic environment, glucose molecules can be used to efficiently regenerate ATP. • Restock glycogen that’s been depleted through hard training, especially high volume training. • Provide an anabolic environment that offsets, and hopefully exceeds, the initial catabolic stress/stimulus brought on by intense training.

Misguided Carb Selection Strategies The moral of the story is that for athletes, it’s the glucose chains in starchy carbs that really matter, not all the additional compounds that come along for the ride. If you’re eating starchy carbs for any other reason than to obtain those glucose chains, you’re eating them for the wrong reasons. Let me elaborate and give you some examples. 1. I choose “x” carbohydrate food because it’s higher in protein. Grain proteins are of inferior quality and bioavailability than animal proteins. You should be getting the bulk of your protein needs from animal sources. Any protein in grain foods is incidental, not necessary. It can even be counterproductive for some. It’s often the protein component in grain foods that’s so problematic for body composition and overall health – think gluten allergy/sensitivity. The body can handle the actual starch component of wheat, but many suffer gastrointestinal distress, lethargy, stubborn fat and water retention from a negative reaction to the protein component – gluten.

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2. I choose “y” carbohydrate food because it’s high in fibre. Fibre is invaluable for overall health, and a lack of it’s been linked to diseases ranging from diverticulitis and colon cancer to high blood cholesterol and kidney stones. “Don’t whole grains equal fibre? When our doctors tell us to add more fibre to our diet, don’t they mean us to eat more oatmeal? The truth is that whole grains can’t hold a candle to fruits and vegetables. Fruits average almost twice as much fibre as whole grains. Compared to whole grains, nonstarchy vegetables have eight times more fibre. One of the greatest dietary myths in the Western world is that whole grains and legumes are healthful. Worse, cereal grains and legumes even contain ‘anti-nutrients’ – chemicals that actually prevent your body from absorbing the proper nutrients and can damage the gastrointestinal and immune systems.” So as an alternative opinion from someone not inﬂuenced by traditional recommendations, the fibre in grains, which comes from the bran, can be problematic not beneficial, for the digestive tract and overall health. In addition, whole fruits and vegetables contain a ton of nutrients other than fibre – vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, compounds for which we only understand a fraction of their importance for disease prevention and health. 3. I choose “z” carbohydrate food because it’s low glycemic. I believe the glycemic index is overvalued at best, misleading at worst, and should not be the sole determinant in your carbohydrate selection process. Pure fructose is low glycemic – fructose is the major compound in table sugar that leads to insulin resistance, type II diabetes, and abdominal obesity. Meanwhile, carrots have a high glycemic index. I guess that’s why Bugs Bunny is so fat! The way most of us eat, the glycemic index becomes no more than a minor issue. If you’re eating super-sized portions of carbs alone, than yes, starches like rice can send blood sugar and insulin levels soaring. But if you combine starchy carbs with proteins and fibrous vegetables, and eat them in targeted amounts and ratios, then digestion is slowed and blood sugar and insulin release is better controlled. I know most of us understand this on a conceptual level, but many have forgotten it on a practical level as a result of Anti-Carbomania. Low Carb Wrap (Up) Whether your current nutritional protocol calls for 50 grams or 500 grams of carbohydrates, the TYPE of carbohydrates you choose matters. That means you need to understand why you’re eating starchy carbs to begin with. It’s not for the protein, the fibre, or the vitamins or minerals; it’s simply to obtain a high powered molecule (glucose) that can help you fuel, recover from, and respond to the physiological environment created by training. You may have heard this before “I get fat when I eat carbs.” Well, if your carb sources are loaded with sugar and your base starches are foods you may potentially be sensitive to like bread and oatmeal, then yes, you’re going to get fat eating carbs. But what would happen if you replaced the sugar and gluten with rice and potato varieties, moderate portion sizes, and food combining practices? That’s an experiment I propose you try.

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Sport to Support! Own a private tennis court? Want to play on some of the North Shore’s best? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, North Shore Hospice wants to hear from you. Next month, from Devonport through to Albany, tennis players from basic to brilliant can enjoy a fun day of games at some of the North Shore’s most stunning private courts to raise funds for the hospice cause. Event Manager Ginnette Lee from the charity said: “We welcome new players to join us and have the chance to play on some of North Shore’s most stunning private courts. Secondly, if you own a tennis court and would be happy for us to use your court and facilities on this very special day, with all proceeds to Hospice North Shore, we would love to hear from you.” This Hospice North Shore Fun Charity Tennis Day will be held on Sunday 3rd March from 9.30am to 4.30pm. This month, golf is on the cards when the annual Hospice North Shore Golf Tournament is held on Thursday 21st February. Played at North Shore Golf Club, this will be played as a shotgun start from 1pm. The $150 cost per person includes dinner, beverages and prize giving, and the event is open to all handicaps. Contact Ginette on DDI 485 3537 or view the website: www.nshospice.org.nz for more details.

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Thursday 21st February 2013 North Shore Golf Club Team Event—Best 3 of 4 Stableford Men, Women, Affiliated and Social Players welcome.

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Registration Forms on-line www.hospicenorthshore.org.nz Or call Ginette on 09 485 3537 email: Ginette.Lee@hospicenorthshore.org.nz Shop 3, 445 Lake Road Takapuna Phone 489 9597 www.rayma.co.nz

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

Hardbacks to hard-wearing tech

20 HURSTMERE ROAD, TAKAPUNA

New android tablets are flying off the shelves at Paper Plus Takapuna, literally. Heather Vermeer ducks for cover as owner Vanessa Kerr lets rip with the store’s new hi-tech offerings… Making the ability to connect with friends, family and colleagues more convenient and less costly is a new string to Paper Plus Takapuna’s bow. Alongside the huge ranges of books, stationery and greetings cards one would ordinarily expect a stationery store to stock, sit the latest in low-cost, high-durability android tablets.

Customers will often pop in to ask how the children are doing, it’s lovely. I enjoy being part of the community Owner of the Hurstmere Road store, Vanessa Kerr recognises the importance of keeping up with trends in reading habits, and as such stocks the Kobo electronic reading tablet, as well as the multi-functional Octavo. She said: “The Kobo is solely for reading on, and great for someone who wants to take it away on holiday and read a number of books whilst they’re away for example. While the Octavo is more versatile, being a multifunctional device. This allows you to connect via Skype, take photos and link up to the internet on wifi.” At just $199, these tablets are hard to beat in price, and in durability too. So as to demonstrate their hardiness, Vanessa grabs her own fuchsia pinkcovered device and throws it down the aisle. It bounces once before settling on the carpeted ﬂoor. Vanessa smiles proudly as she picks it up and ﬂicks it over as if to show the lack of any kind of visible damage, before touching the screen to demonstrate it still actually works too. “As you can see, they’re perfect for kids!” She smiles. And I know from my own parents having one – they’re in their mid-sixties and admit to being techno-challenged – they are easy to use and great for travelling with. Being a part of the community she serves through the store is important to mum-of-two Vanessa, who lives in Northcote Point. Since taking ownership of the store five years ago – all the NZ Paper Plus stores are co-operative franchises - Vanessa has also had two children; Grace, 3, and Cooper, 1. “Customers will often pop in to ask how the children are doing, it’s lovely. I enjoy being part of the community.” Vanessa and her team of 10 at the store are ready to help out with any last minute back to school stationery requirements, and also now stock the Inkie range of ‘fashion stationery’, as well as offering mobile phone top ups.

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Paper Plus, 20, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 486 7472 www.paperplus.co.nz

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

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Love is in the air at FLORIENNE Welcome to Florienne, where love is in the air. Don’t forget your Valentine on February 14th. Roses, Dahlias, Hydrangeas, Lilies, Lisianthus, Orchids are some of the lovely seasonal blooms in store for Valentine’s Day and for your special occasions this month. Go on, treat a loved one or spoil yourself with ﬂowers today. Florienne, 60A Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, we deliver Auckland wide. Phone 486 6438 or visit: www.ﬂorienne.co.nz. Summer means garden lighting at BARDSLEYS LIGHTING AND DESIGN With some wonderful summer weather upon us, now is the time to work on your garden lighting. From re-lamping and repairing existing lighting to completely new energy efficient LED lighting systems. Your local lighting experts, Bardsleys Lighting & Design are the best people to call. Enjoy their friendly, knowledgeable expertise. Stop in and talk to Mark, the lighting “Master” as seen on The Block, or any of their expert staff. They pride themselves on taking the time to provide tailored lighting solutions to suit every requirement and budget. Bardsleys Lighting & Design. 3 Auburn St. Takapuna Beach. www.bardsleyslighting.co.nz 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, 1 Byron Ave, Takapuna. Great gifts and more at TAKAPUNA TRADE AID Trade Aid are new Zealand’s foremost Fair Trade Organisation selling handcrafted items made by disadvantaged producer groups around the world. Featured products are Organic milk chocolate, Trade Aid soap and candles, with heart shaped containers for that special gift. Trade Aid, 55 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Visit: www.tradeaid.co.nz. Packs, sleeping bags, clothing, footwear at OUTDOOR AFFINITY Ideal outdoor gear for you! Packs, sleeping bags, clothing, footwear. Look great and feel confident that what you have out there won’t let you down! Whether you’re going walking or hitting the slopes, we’re dedicated to offering you informed choices when it comes to outdoor gear and clothing. Centrally located in Lake Road, Takapuna and online, it’s easy to get the right outdoor gear you need at a great price! Visit www.outdooraffinity.co.nz or drop by the shop, we’re ready to help you!

Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

personal designing and dressmaking

Kara Morrison Director Morrison K Designs LTD T/A Shore Fit Clothing Alterations 2 Como Street, Takapuna.

Kara Morrison

Unique Fashion Solutions at Shore Fit When Kara’s husband finished two decades of Navy service, the couple decided it was time for Kara to chase a dream that had been over 20 years in the making. “I have always loved sewing,” says Shore Fit owner Kara Morrison. “I love working with fabric, creating garments from scratch and I really love to push the boundaries when it comes to designing.” Kara has owned the Como Street alteration store since Christmas Eve 2009. Previously, she worked at Shore Fit under different management. However when the opportunity arose for her to buy the store herself, Kara jumped at the chance. Kara revamped the interior design of the store, and over the last three years has fashioned an alteration store infused with a few key differences. As well as the restructuring and repairing of garments, Kara and her team offer wardrobe makeovers, dressmaking and personal design services. Shore Fit is also home to Kara’s own label Morrison.K. “I’ve learned a lot from working in the sewing industry for 27 years,” she says. “It’s been great being able to use all that knowledge to help my vision come to life.” Kara prides herself on the Shore Fit team’s ability to outdo the expectations of their clients. “There are people who come in thinking certain alterations cannot be achieved,” says Kara. “We all have an eye for detail and add our professional spin to things. People are often really pleasantly surprised by the difference a few small changes can make to a garment.” Kara has earned a proven trusted name among her clients - she has had overseas customers hold off from altering garments until they can make a trip to Auckland to get her opinion on the matter. Kara admits she is not afraid to be honest. “I think people appreciate that though,” she says. “After all this time in the business, I know what looks good on people. What will work and what won’t.” Kara says she loves being able to help people feel good in their clothes. “I love sending people out with a revamped outfit or a new garment that makes them look a million dollars. It makes them feel good, which makes me feel good.”

Work: +64 9 488 0188 Mobile: +64 212666920 Email: kara@shorefit.co.nz Web: www.shorefit.co.nz

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Channel People: Lisa Kent

Helping Hand s

Dish Out Support for Shore Families

Lisa Kent.

When Lisa Kent had her daughter, she had the family support that she needed to get through those early days. The thought that others may not be as fortunate prompted her to become involved with Bellyful, an organisation that provides free meals to families in need. Catherine Murray caught up with Lisa to hear about her volunteer work with Bellyful and to see what can be achieved when a community rallies around to help those in need.

The Bellyful ethos revolves around the desire to see families being supported by their fellow community members. The brainchild of Jacqui Ritchie, Bellyful was founded in 2009 and currently has 16 branches throughout New Zealand. “We believe that it’s more than OK to ask for and accept help – in fact it’s really brave,” says Lisa Kent. “It’s important to acknowledge that parenting a newborn can be really hard. We believe that new parents don’t need another source of advice, and as a community we need to look after each other. Food also brings people together.” Lisa is a wife to Phil and a mother to preschooler Vanessa, living in Bayview after moving up from Christchurch in May 2011 after the quakes. She first joined Bellyful North Shore as a volunteer in October 2011, and then progressed to Fundraising and Event Manager for Head Office in April, followed by Area Coordinator for the North Shore in June 2012. As well as her volunteer roles Lisa also manages her own Tupperware business. “Becoming a new Mum was a totally different world to me,” recalls Lisa. “Nothing can prepare you for the change it brings to you, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and the complete control you once had goes out the window! No one likes to talk about the ‘real’ stuff involved in having a baby or the disruption it causes to your home - everyone loves the ﬂuffy, cuddly, nice stories.” The concept behind Bellyful is simple – they cook and deliver free meals to families who need support. The families must meet certain criteria - having a new baby, or having a young family where someone in that family unit has a serious or terminal illness. There is no financial assessment involved. Lisa says it’s important to note that Bellyful isn’t a service that provides meals based on financial need, the service is based more on an emotional need for support. “Having a few meals delivered by a friendly face can be a real sanity-saver,” says Lisa. “We hope by having this simple and free service available to people who need it most that they will have the courage to put their hand up and say ‘yes please’. We hope our message of ‘we know it’s hard those first few months’ makes people feel like they do have support and aren’t alone. The key to our service is that we are here to provide some practical support in the form of cooked meals – for those families who wouldn’t have that support otherwise. We don’t want to take over from all of the other wonderful forms of support

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available to families (like support from family, friends, church, Play Centre, other family groups and networks) - we step in where none of those exist.” Bellyful is a true testament to the adage ‘many hands make light work’. “The food is prepared at a ‘cookathon’ which is held every four to six weeks (depending on level of referrals) and in which dozens of meals are made,” explains Lisa. “Our branch volunteers are local Mums, full time workers, business owners, and the kitchen we cook in is in Takapuna. We have three set recipes that are used across the whole organisation – Spaghetti Bolognese, Macaroni Cheese and Lasagne. These are then frozen, ready for the referrals. These come in from local midwives, doctors and Plunket nurses, friends or family members.” Everything across the organisation is streamlined, and every branch must follow the same guidelines and policies to ensure professional standards are maintained. Each branch is operated at a local level to enforce the reason behind Bellyful - local community helping each other. All fundraising must be done locally with the support of the North Shore families and business. “Bellyful is a service that is dependent on the generosity of people and businesses in the local community,” says Lisa. “As a local branch we have to regularly fundraise to ensure we have the funds to continue cooking the meals. Donations can be given in the form of money, product donations and/or time.” While the organisation has a very practical aim, there are undoubtedly intrinsic benefits of volunteering time for a worthwhile cause. “I have never volunteered before and didn’t realise how much you personally get from it, says Lisa. “I just love waking each day and knowing that I am going to do something good today that will help another family that really needs it. Bellyful gives support and friendships to the families we meet but it also gives to the volunteers that support and friendship also. I feel so privileged to work with such an amazing group of volunteers who all believe in the charity for their own experiences and reasons but all have the one common goal.” Adding: “Bellyful helps provide a little bit of sunshine to those families’ lives by doing something so simple yet magical at the same time and just to be a part of that is awesome.” For more information go to www.bellyful.org.nz. A New Volunteer Information Evening is being held on the North Shore on Tuesday 12th February (venue TBC). Email Lisa at lisa.kent@bellyful.org.nz

The Smile Doctor:

Computer Talk with Alex Grant of Easy PC

Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental

This month we introduce Alex Grant, a Takapuna based IT specialist supporting business and home users. Dr. Gilbert Stehbens.

Invisalign – Straightening teeth without braces What is Invisalign? Invisalign is the invisible new way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires. It combines 21st century technology and revolutionary manufacturing to customize a treatment for each individual patient. Invisalign uses 3D computer imaging technology to depict the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position from which a series of custom-made ‘aligners’ are produced. Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.

Does Invisalign really work? Yes. In both clinical research and in orthodontic and dental practices around the world Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening teeth. Over a million patients have either been treated or are in treatment and over 44,000 orthodontist and dentists have been trained on how to use Invisalign. In most cases, Invisalign has proven to be as effective as straightening teeth as traditional braces. Some severe cases may require treatment using Invisalign together with another teeth straightening technique. To see before and after pictures of patients who have been through Invisalign treatment visit www.invisalign.com.au What are the primary benefits of Invisalign? Invisalign is nearly invisible you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Invisalign is removable - you can eat and drink what you want in treatment; you can also brush and ﬂoss normally to maintain good oral hygiene. Invisalign is comfortable - there are no metal brackets or wires to cause mouth irritation: no metal or wires also means you spend less time in the dentist’s chair getting adjustments. Invisalign allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start so you can see how straight your teeth will look when treatment is complete. What are aligners made of? Aligners are made of clear, strong medical grade non-toxic plastic that is virtually invisible when worn. What do aligners look like? Aligners are nearly invisible and look similar to clear tooth-whitening trays, but are custom made for a better fit to move teeth. Some orthodontists have referred to them as “contact lenses for teeth”. How do I know if I’m a candidate for Invisalign? Align Technology defers to the professional judgement of an accredited Invisalign dentist in determining how Invisalign can be incorporated into the treatment plan. Align Technology almost never rejects the cases submitted with over 98% of all cases accepted.

Alex Grant.

What is Disaster Recovery and how can it aﬀect me? Disasters in the IT (Information Technology) sense can range from a minor virus to total network and systems outage. They can strike at any time in business or at home causing data loss and frustrating downtime. The disruption can bring businesses to a crawl; home users to lose their precious digitally-stored photos; or cost a service-based company the loss of their entire database. Disaster Recovery is split into three stages: 1. Preventative - A good Disaster Recovery plan will focus mainly on preventative measures to avoid disaster before it occurs. This can be as simple as implementing and regularly testing a back-up system, taking regular images of each PC and server, and monitoring (can be done remotely) of systems. 2. Detective - A maintenance plan to ensure PCs and servers are checked regularly for potential problems, protected against viruses and Malware, and monitored to detect issues before they become bigger problems. 3. Corrective - Methods to recover from a disaster can include: restoring backups or RAID arrays (mirrored disks which allow for disk failure without data loss) and restoring PCS or servers from system images. Certain software and data forensic agencies can recover deleted and corrupted data that seem irrecoverable. Recovering from an unexpected disaster can be expensive and time-consuming so try to plan ahead. If you are in business, an IT Service Level Agreement (SLAs) is a must to quantify minimal downtime according to your business needs and manage the cost so you only pay the same ﬂat rate each month. Disaster Recovery is referred to alongside Business Continuity or High Availability. It affects anyone who uses any PC, laptop or digital device to process, store, prepare or manage any form of data. Ph 0800 EASYPC (327 972) alex@easypc.co.nz

How do I get started with Invisalign? Just make an appointment for an initial consultation at Killarney Dental by calling 488 9050. Killarney Dental - 62A Killarney Street, Takapuna. Ph: 488 9050.

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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.

Have you ever seen white marks on your car that won’t wash oﬀ and wondered what they are?

Before.

After

Before.

After

I see these daily at the carwash and people ask me, ”How did they get there?” and ”Is there any way to remove them?”. How did they get there? In the photos above you can see the obvious hand print. These marks come from hand body lotions, hand creams and sun screen. They are not always as obvious as the examples shown and can be from kids leaning on the car leaving smears or the rolling of an arm or leg brushing the car. This issue with these marks is that we tend to leave them or try to wash them off only to find that the mark won’t lift. Once left the sun plays its nasty role in helping the lotions bake onto the car, etching into your clear coats or paint work. So for prevention, always try to wipe the excess lotion off the kids before they leave the beach so once they start touching the car minimal transfer occurs. Is there any way to remove them? Good News. Yes, depending on the age of the mark, any good cutting compound applied by hand and then polished over will remove these marks. The older marks that have etched into your paintwork will need to be machine cut off to get a good result. The usual affected areas are around the boot, on the roof above the doors and on the doors themselves. My advice is, when you see these marks deal to them quickly, minimising the amount of direct sunlight that hits the car, as this is when issues start. If you are unable to do the job, we always are more than happy to help down at Car-Fe Takapuna to remove these for you.

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Purchase a suncreen removal service this month, mention this advert and you will get a

free coffee from the team at Car-fe.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 09 4887000 to discuss. Regards, Robert & Siobhan Bonnici.

Car-fe is proud to be supporting a range of community initiatives, including The Radio Network Special Children’s Christmas Party, St John’s School Gala and Grace For Vets Car Wash Day.

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European Motoring: with Penny Thorne, Tristram European

High Heels, Suits and Gumboots After 32 years of living my life on the Shore, it’s great to boast that ‘my home’ is and has always been the North Shore. That’s exactly how I think Tristram European customers feel – at home – when they step foot into our Tristram Penny Thorne. European showroom. Often I take a walk down Takapuna’s ‘golden mile’, or on one of our wonderful beaches, and appreciate what beauty our community has to offer. Not only with its scenery, but also in our friendly people. Just like Gary Molloy, our Company Concierge, who will meet and greet you as you arrive at Tristram European. He will make your tea or coffee and make you feel very welcomed. A great culture and working environment only comes from the top, and in my opinion we are lead by the best in the industry, owner/operator Mark Hayward. Mark has a great eye for detail and is focussed on achieving the perfect result for you when you purchase your vehicle with his down to earth approach. When you consider what Volkswagen currently has to offer, it is clear that the market leading brand ticks all of the boxes.

The Beetle. An icon returns. Like the original Beetle it retains the iconic shape that put a smile on the faces of many generations. But unlike the original Beetle, this iconic shape now wraps around a powerful twincharged 118kW TSI petrol engine combined with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox, making the perfect blend of driving fun and fuel efficiency. Contact us to arrange a test drive today.

Priced from $46,500*

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Home of Volkswagen on the Shore Skoda vehicles.

With something to suit the requirements of almost every customer – price, performance, luxury or simply purchased, based on practicality without losing the ‘cool factor’. Tristram European’s biggest selling models are Volkswagen Golf Hatch (available in seven different models including our ‘pocket rockets’ GTI and R) which suits families, couples and singles proving its worth providing room to fit in most of life’s daily necessities whether it be gym gear, prams or pets! Volkswagen Tiguan is also a very popular model for us. It’s a lovely sized SUV (available in diesel and petrol) that not only looks fantastic in its standard specification, but can also be enhanced with the options of a luxury package or a more aggressive look through adding Volkswagen genuine accessories. An exciting addition to the range returns to our showroom and is available for demonstrations now – the all-new Volkswagen Beetle. The 2013 Beetle is longer, wider and lower, featuring a 118kW supercharged turbo engine. But this sensational vehicle still offers great economy, along with a five star safety rating, amazing style and is an icon for both men and woman. New Volkswagen Beetle is available now for purchase or custom order with a killer price from $46,500. The popular Volkswagen Amarok Ute is now also available in automatic! There are also unlimited options for the Amarok to achieve your own personalised look using our designer “look books”. Volkswagen Amarok is the first and only European Ute in the market. The team at Tristram European would like to thank all customers and friends of the dealership who helped us with our support for our chosen charities in 2012. These were North Shore Hospice and KIDSCAN who we just love working with and giving back to such worthy causes. Keep an eye out for your invitation to our famous showroom vehicle launches and charity events for 2013 and our OFF ROAD 4X4 weekends that featured in the previous issue of Channel Magazine. Or feel free to drop by and see us for a coffee and to experience the Tristram European style and approach to being ‘The Home Of Volkswagen’ on the Shore.

Our new workshop facility can offer real value and “one-stop-shop” servicing. We have fully trained factory

technicians, the latest generation factory diagnostic Tristram European, Corner Wairau and Hillside Glenfield, North Shore. equipment, specialised factory toolsRoads, and menu pricing. Dealer Name All of this resulting in faster servicing and better value Phone: 441 0090 or visit: www.tristrameuropean.co.nz. to you. We can provide transportation locally to your Dealer Adress, Dealer City. Ph: xx-xxx xxxx. www.<dealer website>.co.nz destination via our morning shuttle service, or you may wish to arrange a loan vehicle at a nominal cost while we take special care of your vehicle.

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

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

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The Channel Grill

Coaching Success - Nathan Handley Nathan Handley is the man who coached our local Olympians Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie to Gold at the 2012 Olympics in London. The Castor Bay resident took some time out from his busy schedule to go under the Channel Grill and answer a few questions put to him by Catherine Murray. CATHERINE MURRAY: Last November you were awarded Coach of the Year at the Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards. How does it feel to be recognised in this way for your work? NATHAN HANDLEY: It’s a great feeling to be recognised for my coaching. 2012 was a big year for me and my athletes. It is also good to be recognised in your local area, along with other sports. CM: How does it feel to coach a team to win Gold at the Olympics? NH: It is a great feeling. It wasn’t until we got back to New Zealand that we realised how significant it was - and it still hasn’t sunk in properly! CM: What are some of the attributes a person needs to become a great coach? What advice would you give someone wanting to pursue a career as a sporting coach? NH: A good coach needs great communication skills to be able to listen to what the athlete needs, and also ﬂexibility. If you want to pursue a career as a sporting coach you need to be passionate about your sport and to believe in your athletes. It also involves a lot of travelling which isn’t as glamorous as it sounds when you are working within an athlete’s budget. CM: You went to school on the North Shore. What are some of your fond memories of this time – any particular highlights? NH: I made long lasting friendships at both Kristin and Rangitoto College. I enjoyed all of my sporting pursuits, but probably should have spent more time in the classroom. CM: Have you made any resolutions to ring in the New Year? NH: I am not someone who does New Year’s resolutions but I like to take advantage of all opportunities that come my way. And always look at the positive side of life.

Nathan Handley with his kids and gold medal sailors Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie.

CM: What are your hopes for 2013? NH: We have our third baby due this month, so am hoping for some sleep in 2013! Professionally I will be coaching on the European circuit again this year and would like some more medal winning performances from the teams I am coaching. CM: What’s your favourite way to enjoy our beautiful North Shore over the summer? NH: A family day out at our local beach, Castor Bay. It’s a great beach for the kids and catching up with locals. If there are any waves, then surfing the local spots of Milford and Takapuna reef. Paddle boarding off the Bays is also a great way to enjoy the summer and keep fit.

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THE VALUE OF PERFECT ENGINEERING. Introducing the BMW Edition 30’s, two very special limited edition vehicles that epitomise the Ultimate Driving Machine and now, unprecedented value for money. To celebrate thirty years of BMW in New Zealand, these already perfectly engineered vehicles have been signiﬁcantly upgraded with a combination of additional features and unique design elements, representing unrivalled value in their class and resulting in a unique vehicle that is the ultimate in sporty style. These award winning vehicles are available in limited quantities, so don’t miss out - secure your BMW Edition 30 today.

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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.

Well into Third Year at Auckland Council Happy New Year! We are now well into 2013 and things are starting to fire up indicating a busy year ahead. The end of 2012 was an enjoyable time as I fitted in a number of school prize giving ceremonies, something that I really enjoy. It is always so hard to experience the speed at which the Christmas and New Year period seems to ﬂy past and then before we know it everyone is back to work and the new school year begins. For Auckland Council this will be another year with a big work load. A lot of the projects have already commenced but there are still new issues that will require much needed attention. This year local government politicians will also have their thought processes targeted towards the October triennial elections. For me the main issues for this next 12 months are:

Many North Shore residents unfairly treated with rates: Again we are back into the position where the mayor’s policy of setting a low uniform annual general charge will penalise a large section of the ratepayers on the North Shore in the new council year starting on 1 July, 2013. Setting this uniform charge at $350 means many North Shore ratepayers are subsidising the lower valued properties in other parts of the Auckland region. Despite my colleagues and I putting up counter arguments Mayor Brown seems to believe in his unfair policy. We have tried to point out the unfairness of the current policy but our concerns seem to fall on death ears. North Shore residents should continue to submit to the Auckland Council to point out the unfairness of this policy.

Aﬀordable Housing: So much talk has gone into how Auckland can solve the current high cost of housing. Housing prices have continued to rise unabated in recent years and this trend will continue into 2013. Currently Auckland is getting more and more into the mire with shortages of accommodation. People cannot find the funding to buy into the housing market even to purchase a modest house. Auckland has grown unabated over the last 50 years and the North Shore has experienced much of this growth. It is my view that Central Government needs to find ways of diverting the pressure on Auckland to other centres in New Zealand. It is great to hear that Christchurch is beginning to experience a growth spurt as part of the earthquake recovery.

Releasing more land on the fringes of Auckland will assist and this is one of the planned strategies in the new Auckland Unitary Plan. Let’s hope that the Auckland Council will make a concerted effort in 2013 to release more land.

Additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing: Planning for the new alternative crossing from the North Shore to Auckland City Centre is high on my list of priorities. Latest information from the New Zealand Transport Agency suggests that a new harbour crossing should open on 1 January 2026. Depending on whether the crossing is a tunnel or bridge, the tunnel would need to commence construction by 2019 and a bridge by 2021. North Shore residents, especially those living and working in the areas of Northcote and Takapuna, need to know more details of how the possible bridge or tunnel projects would impact upon their communities. I will be pressing the transport agency to talk more with the local people. If construction of a tunnel was to commence in 2019 time is getting short for the in-depth consultation that needs to take place.

New Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act: The next 12 months will be extremely busy as Auckland Council develops a local alcohol policy required to administer this new legislation. Auckland Council can now set the hours of opening and closing for liquor outlets, conditions such as one way door systems after a certain time in the early hours of the morning and how many and what type liquor outlets will be permitted in particular areas. The licensing of liquor outlets is now more a responsibility of local government. The local alcohol policy development will start off the process but then council must set up district licensing committees to administer the issuing of licences. These bodies will need to be in place by the start of 2014.

Ensuring Auckland Council maintains levels of service: It is important that North Shore people get the same levels of service from the new council that were delivered by the former North Shore City Council. Where residents do have concerns I would appreciate details of the issues. I can follow up with the appropriate area of council. Only by raising and pointing out any problems do we maintain a sound level of service from all areas of Auckland Council.

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Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover

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The Blind Man’s Garden Nadeen Aslam $37 Love is not consolation, it is light. Two brothers and two love stories are caught in the midst of war in this moving new novel from the acclaimed author of Maps for Lost Lovers and The Wasted Vigil. Searing and exquisitely written, set in Pakistan and Afghanistan in the months following 9/11, The Blind Man’s Garden is a story of war, of one family’s losses, and of the simplest, most enduring human impulses. Jeo and Mikal, foster-brothers from a small Pakistani city, secretly enter Afghanistan: not to fight with the Taliban, but to help and care for wounded civilians. But it soon becomes apparent that good intentions can’t keep them out of harm’s way... From the wilds of Afghanistan to the heart of the family left behind – their blind father haunted for years by the death of his wife, by the mistakes he may have made in the name of Islam and nationhood, Jeo’s steadfast wife and her superstitious mother – Nadeen Aslam’s prose takes us on an extraordinary journey, through war, tragedy, love and brotherhood. In language as lyrical as it is piercing, in scenes at once beautiful and harrowing, The Blind Man’s Garden unﬂinchingly describes a topical yet timeless world, powerfully evoking a place where the line between enemy and friend is indistinct and where the desire to return home burns brightest of all.

A myriad of reading choices for all ages...

A Teaspoon Of Earth And Sea - Nadeen Aslam $37 A heartwarming, uplifting, magical novel about a young Iranian woman lifted from grief by her powerful imagination and love of Western culture. Growing up in a small rice-farming village in 1980s Iran, 11-year-old Saba Hafezi and her twin sister, Mahtab, are captivated by America. They keep lists of English words and collect illegal ‘Life’ magazines, television shows, and rock music. So when her mother and sister disappear, leaving Saba and her father alone in Iran, Saba is certain that they have moved to America without her. But her parents have taught her that “all fate is written in the blood”, and that twins will live the same life, even if separated by land and sea. As she grows up in the warmth and community of her local village, falls in and out of love, and struggles with the limited possibilities in post-revolutionary Iran, Saba envisions that there is another way for her story to unfold. Somewhere, it must be that her sister is living the Western version of this life. And where Saba’s world has all the grit and brutality of real life under the new Islamic regime, her sister’s experience gives her a freedom and control that Saba can only dream of. Filled with a colourful cast of characters and presented in a bewitching voice that mingles the rhythms of Eastern storytelling with modern Western prose, A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea is a tale about memory and the importance of controlling one’s own fate.

The Rainbow Troops - Andrea Hirata $38 An international bestseller that has captivated readers in the tradition of Slumdog Millionaire and Shantaram. Ikal is a student at Muhammadiyah Elementary, on the Indonesian island of Belitong, where graduating from sixth grade is considered a major achievement. His school is under constant threat of closure. In fact, Ikal and his friends – a group called the Rainbow Troops – face threats from every angle: pessimistic, corrupt government officials; greedy corporations hardly distinguishable from the colonialism they’ve replaced; deepening poverty and crumbling infrastructure; and their own faltering self-confidence. But in the form of two extraordinary teachers, they also have hope, and Ikal’s education is an uplifting one, in and out of the classroom, as he and his friends defy the town’s powerful tin miners, and match the rich company children in any academic challenge. The Rainbow Troops is classic story-telling: an engrossing depiction of a world not often encountered, bursting with charm and verve.

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Acclaimed sustainability and environment adviser Tony Juniper’s previous book How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Planet? became an international bestseller. His new book will change the whole way you think about life, the planet and the economy. From Indian vultures to Chinese bees, Nature provides the ‘natural services’ that keep the economies of the world going. From the recycling miracles in the soil; an army of predators ridding us of unwanted pests; an abundance of life creating a genetic codebook that underpins our food, pharmaceutical industries and much more, it has been estimated that these and other services are each year worth about double global GDP. Yet we take most of Nature’s services for granted, imagining them free and limitless... until they suddenly switch off. This is a fascinating book full of immediate, impactful stories, containing both warnings (such as in the tale of India’s vultures, killed off by drugs given to cattle, leading to an epidemic of rabies) but also the positive (how birds protect fruit harvests, coral reefs protect coasts from storms, and how the rainforests absorb billions of tonnes of carbon released from cars and power stations).

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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.

It’s a Family Aﬀair Fred Dagg summed it up nicely when he said about New Zealand as a place to live, “We don’t know how lucky we are.” 2013 is no exception. It’s been a stellar summer so far. BBQ’s have been doing overtime, jandals need retreads, togs and towels need a time out. Suntanned bodies, salty skin and sandy feet are the telltale signs that the beach has been the playground for us all. Through December and January it seemed like half of Auckland had chosen Takapuna Beach as their place to play, and Stand Up Paddling ranked a close second to sand castle building as the number one activity. On this note, StandUp Takapuna would like to thank all of our clients and especially our students for choosing us as their go to store on the shore. We have taught hundreds of good keen Kiwis how fun it is to SUP and we are proud to have been a catalyst that has “empowered the lifestyle of paddling. That lifestyle is fast becoming a healthy addiction and Takapuna Beach is now the number one place to get that Stand Up fix. This summer, Takapuna Beach will play host to several exciting events, including the Takapuna Beach Cup and the Snapper Festival. February 22-24th are the dates for the Takapuna Beach Cup, my favourite Takapuna Beach event. Put this on your calendar! This year 15 international crews are confirmed to race. I’ll get to meet all my mates from Maui and for the first time the Takapuna Beach Cup is going to have a SUP relay race which StandUp Takapuna is proud to support. Go to their website for details and get your team together. It can be A Family Affair in which Mum, Dad, the kids and even the dog can get to watch world class Waka Ama racing and participate in the relay SUP race that’ll allow you to be part of the heritage of the Pacific Culture of paddling. The Snapper Festival, Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd is not just a fishing contest but another day for the whole family to play at Takapuna Beach. Even the Westpac helicopter and the Royal New Zealand Navy are going to be there. Look forward to seeing you at the beach. Come and join us on Wednesday’s for The STELLA SUP night’s – See details on this page. StandUp Takapuna – 53 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486-6229 or 022 0723 353 or visit us on Facebook.

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Travel: with The Nauti Adventure Company, Takapuna

Happy New Year Everyone!

It is hard to believe that Christmas, the Holidays and 2012 are behind us. I trust that you are all well rested and that 2013 is living up to all of the promises you had hoped it would. Our team of elves continued to beaver away while we were recovering from last year and have come up with a number of offerings to get our year off to a ‘flying start’. We here at ‘Nauti’ are very pleased to announce that we have secured, along with Malaysian Tourism, a MAJOR COUP. This encompasses the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2013 and other events in KL, Penang and other parts of Malaysia. ‘Nauti’ will be offering packages to the Grand Prix inclusive of Grand Stand tickets, accommodation, and transfers to and from the track. Additionally, Malaysia Tourism and ‘Nauti’ are running a competition in conjunction with Radio Hauraki starting at end of January, culminating in someone winning an escorted trip to the Grand Prix, along with ‘Pit Visits’ - meeting the Drivers, and much, much more. For those of us still hankering for a trip to the snow, we have the trip of a lifetime for you: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, as well as two days and two nights through the Rockies on the ‘Rocky Mountaineer’, with helicopter flights and other tours included. However, for those of us thinking further afield, how does eight nights sound surrounded by the most awesome scenery and history we have to offer? The flavours, the food and the wines in this part of the world are extreme - extremely good that is! We can tailor make a package to suit your pocket, your tastes and even your most decadent desires. Feel free to contact any of our staff for details, and watch this space for some more exciting developments…!

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Until end of March 2013 we are offering FREE TRAVEL INSURANCE with all bookings / tickets issued.

YOUR EXPERTS IN TRAVEL VIA LAND, SEA OR AIR Rocky MountaineeR WesteRn exploReR JouRney This top selling 8 day trip includes all the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies! Book before 28 March 2013 and receive up to CAD$800 per couple in bonus credit. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Stopovers include Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary.

7 nights from $4535 per person $800 credits* per couple if you book by 28th MaRch 2013

Departures: Eastbound from Vancouver: Departs on selected dates from 22nd April – 30th September 2013. Westbound from Calgary: Departs on selected dates from 20th April – 28th September 2013. Valid for Travel: For travel in 2013. Price based on travel in low season.

includes: 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts 7 nights hotel accommodation Banff, Jasper, and Calgary tours Icefields Parkway and Yoho Park tours Helicopter Flightseeing Station and hotel transfers

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid on new 2013 bookings made between January 14, 2013 and March 28, 2013. This offer is applicable to any Rocky Mountaineer holiday of four or more nights from the 2013 Rocky Mountaineer brochure. Deposits are required at the time of booking. Maximum offer value of $400 per adult bonus credit ($800 bonus per couple) is with qualifying holidays of seven nights or more in GoldLeaf Service. Bonus credit amount varies by package class of service and duration of holiday. Travel during the 2013 Rocky Mountaineer summer season between April and October. Applicable to single or double package tour prices; triple room bookings receive a lower per person credit. Qualifying packages can be purchased in any class of train travel or grade of accommodation. Credit must be requested at the time of booking and will not be automatically allocated or retrospectively added. Credited option must be selected at the time of booking and can only be added to a Rocky Mountaineer package. An amendment fee of $50 CAD per booking will be charged for changes to the use of the credit after the booking has been confirmed. Credits can only be used towards the purchase of additional services offered by Rocky Mountaineer-the credit cannot be used to upgrade rail service or accommodation and cannot be used against the price of the core package. Add-on credit values are expressed in CAD. Credit cannot be deferred to a later trip. Offer is not applicable to child prices, 2-day rail only bookings or Group Tour bookings. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer has no cash value and is non-transferable. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply. *Credits can be used for extra hotel nights in any Rocky Mountaineer destination, additional Tours in the Canadian Rockies (including Jasper Wildlife Discovery Tour; Mountain, Lakes & Waterfalls Tour and more), Whistler Sea to Sky Climb rail journey, additional meals and meal plans, transfers, activities (including Jasper Tramway, Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola and more).

poRtuGal & spain upclose Explore many UNESCO World Heritage Sights, from the historic cities of Evora and Sintra to the palaces and gardens of Sevilles Alcazar. While along the way immerse yourself into the art of Flamenco with a private lesson and sample regional olive oils and outstanding wines. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Stay in Historic Properties that evoke character of each city from a 19th Century Palace in Lisbon to a 15th Century Medieval Convent in Evora • City Tours, Shows, Markets, Wineries, Historical buildings such as Palaces, Cathedrals, Museums and so much more

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Valid for Travel: From 12th May 2013

includes: Stay 8 nights in Historic Accommodation Properties 4.5- 5 star Coach Airport Transfers in Lisbon and Madrid Breakfast Daily at Hotels Accommodations (except in Madrid) Return Economy Class flights departing Auckland to Lisbon, departing Madrid to Auckland Plus so much more. Go to www.nautitravel.com for full details on this package

Terms and Conditions: Airfare: Airfare prices are valid as of today’s date and subject to availability, blackout periods may apply. Ticketing must be completed 14 days after the airline reservations have been made. Stopover permitted at any transfer point along the route map of the airfare purchased. Accommodation: Availability is subject to change prior to full payment being received. Fees and Surcharges have been included in the hotel rate. Additional hotel Fees and surcharges may apply- discretionary of the hotel accommodation concerned, Breakfast are included except in Madrid or Granada – pay EUR 25.00 per person. All tours are prebooked, some subjects to reconfirmation please ensure to read the terms and conditions of each tour voucher, all tours have a professional English Speak Guide. Transfers- Shared Coach transfer all air-conditioned with professional local coach driver Meet and greet at Airport and at your Hotel. A deposit of NZD$250 per person is required to make a booking at “The Nauti Adventure Company “ don’t miss out on a spectacular holiday enriched with history. *Breakfast daily excludes Madrid.

petRonas Malaysian GRand pRix 2013 Feel the heat and excitement this March with the 2013 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Grandstand tickets to the Sepang International Circuit to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix • Complimentary Mobile Sim Card – to reduce your mobile phone data charges while away

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Valid for Travel: 21st March -26th March 2013

includes: Return Economy Airfare flying Malaysian Airlines 3 nights at the Novotel KLCC Hotel in a Superior Room with Daily American Breakfast Return Private Airport transfers from KL International Airport to Hotel Return transfers to the track on the 23rd & 24th March

Terms and Conditions: All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and are subject to availability and change prior to booking being made, a non-refundable deposit of NZD$250.00 being made and the residual/ balance payment received within 7 days of making the booking. Airfares are booked in accordance with the best available economy class seating on Malaysian Airlines and is strictly subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis. Return Private Airport transfers, coach transfers to the Sepang international circuit and accommodation as stated at the Novotel KLCC in Kuala Lumpur is subject to availability and change prior to booking being made and full payment received. Tickets to the Sepang International Circuit is provided ‘in-hand’ from The Nauti Adventure Company approximately two weeks prior to the event. For full terms and conditions, please see you dedicated Nauti Travel Agent today. Grandstand ticketing is allocated in the following areas; Jade, Garnet, Topaz, Citrine & K1, all subject to Nauti’s and Tourism Malaysia – NZ’s allocation.

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

Harvey Norman Wairau Park’s cooking appliance specialist Ben McCarthy beside the Fisher & Paykel DCS Outdoor Grill showroom display.

DCS – Don’t call it a barbecue!

Now available from the Harvey Norman Cooking Superstore at Wairau Park The Fisher & Paykel DCS range of serious outdoor grills are available now at Harvey Norman. They say that DCS (Dynamic Cooking Systems) invented the art of outdoor grilling. They pioneered a new category in high performance outdoor cooking — beyond traditional barbecues. These products are not barbecues, they are grills, defined as such by much higher burner power and ability to quickly reach intense searing temperatures which fall far out of the realm of ordinary BBQs. “The DCS Grill range is the absolute best in the market,” explained Brian Lee of Harvey Norman Wairau Park, when Channel Magazine popped in for a chat in mid-January. “They are much more than a barbecue. Purchasing a DCS, after having a normal barbecue, is like stepping out of a Commodore and into a Ferrari if you relate it to motor vehicles. DCS products are absolute quality. If you purchase one of these you won’t have to buy another. They are built to last from cast solid stainless steel and come with a 15 year warranty.” The concept behind the DCS range was for a complete professional outdoor kitchen — the heart of which is the Grill. DCS Grills are built to deliver the functionality demanded by any professional chef — performance, simplicity and durability. Building on a heritage of their commercial-quality appliances, the DCS Grill Range is unparalleled in delivering intense heat, low heat and easy cleanability. The range is unique in its simplicity of design — a patented high performance cooking system, strongly engineered and hand crafted, whilst eschewing unnecessary temperature gauges, single zone sear burners and other unreliable domestic grade features. Designed in Huntington Beach, California, USA, DCS Grills are constructed to

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Purchasing a DCS, after having a normal barbecue, is like stepping out of a Commodore and into a Ferrari withstand the demands of professional chefs and the extremes of mother nature. Fisher & Paykel DCS Outdoor Grills are designed to compliment any outdoor environment. Whether it’s fully built-in integration within an architecturally designed outdoor kitchen space or the maneuverability and ﬂexibility of a Grill cart, the DCS range takes performance to a new level. The range consists of three Grill head units: a 36” All Grill; a 36” Grill with two Side Burners (on 48” base) and the largest of all 48” All Grill. Each head unit is fitted as standard with heavy duty rotisserie, including high torque weather proof motor, roller bearing cradles, dedicated high power infrared burner, 25kg capacity rod and adjustable forks. The head units may be attached to either 36” or 48” all Stainless Steel carts, complete with convenient storage drawers & cupboards, to create spectacular freestanding units. Take a look at the Fisher & Paykel DCS Outdoor Grill range at Harvey Norman’s Cooking Superstore today. Harvey Norman Wairau Park, 10 Croftﬁeld Lane, North Shore. Phone 441 9750. Store Hours Monday to Wednesday 9am-5.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5.30pm. Visit: www.harveynorman.co.nz.

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The DCS can reach temperatures in excess of 480°C. This is achieved through the combination of U-Shaped Stainless Steel Burners, Ceramic Radiant Technology and Double Sided Cast Stainless Steel Grilling Grates.

Complete fabrication from type 304 Stainless Steel as well as heavy gauge fittings, handles and controls means the DCS range is built to last.

Simple Design = Better Ergonomics Through observing the exacting processes and within professional kitchens we have developed a range of outdoor grills incorporating functionality that makes food preparation, cooking as well as cleaning up easy. The grill cart incorporates shelving and drawers to keep everything you will need when cooking outdoors, within reach.

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1. Is your therapist experienced? There is an art to ensuring your tan is applied evenly, and at the right depth and colour to ensure a natural glow. It’s a good idea to check what experience the therapist has. 2. Plan your appointment. Ask your therapist about the best timing for your tan – especially if it’s for a big event. You need to wait between 2 and 4 hours after your spray tan’s been applied before you shower so be conscious of what you are planning after your appointment. 3. Preparing for your spray tan. Ensure your skin is well hydrated ahead of time and give yourself a once over with an exfoliating brush or gloves the night before so your skin is in the best condition for spray tan application. Wear loose, dark clothes to your appointment as you don’t want anything tight that will rub where the tan is developing on your skin. 4. Spray Tan after-care. How you take care of your tan once you leave the salon will impact on how long it lasts. Keep skin well moisturised following your treatment as this increases the longevity of the tan and ensures it fades evenly without becoming patchy. Finally, a spray tan does not offer any sun protection, so it’s really important that you apply a sunscreen if heading out in the sunshine to show off that gorgeous glow! For more tips and information on Bare Waxing & Skin Centre’s Naked Tan and real-life client before and after photos visit www.barewaxing.co.nz

The experts at Bare Waxing and Skin Care Centre’s can answer your beauty questions. I am keen to get a spray tan, however I don’t know much about the products and ingredients they contain. I prefer more natural based products - are there any organic spray tan products available? – Megan Koppens, Birkenhead With so many spray tan brands to choose from, it is hard to know which ones are the best, so it’s worth having a chat to your therapist first. As a guide, most spray tan solutions use an active ingredient called DHA (dihydroxyacetone – it’s the same ingredient in your at-home self tanning products). The better quality solutions will use an organic version of this ingredient, which will be odour-free, and won’t contain alcohol (which is drying to the skin) or any nasty parabens. Great spray tan solutions will also include the botanical Erythrulose (a natural based keto-sugar) which interacts with the outer layer of the skin to give a longer lasting tan. In our clinics we use a great natural product called Naked Tan which also gives fantastic results.

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More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival Once again North Shore’s favourite festival, the More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival, returns for its 24th consecutive year. Bringing fabulous food, ﬁne wines, great music at what must be one of the most picturesque locations in New Zealand, on the foreshore of the Waitamata Harbour, Windsor Reserve, Devonport. This year there are a number of exciting changes, but the essence of what makes it so great – the food, wine and music that everyone has come to love and expect – is still at its heart. Returning this year are Kohu Road Ice Cream, a luxury range of ice cream and sorbet that is often declared “The best ice cream I’ve ever had!” by people trying it for the first time - the perfect partner to the wonderful wine and music on offer. Try the famous Dark Chocolate, or the Cuisine Magazine Artisan award winning Golden Syrup ﬂavour. Also returning at the festival is Stoke Beer and Rochdale Cider. Being one of New Zealand’s top boutique beers, and premium ciders with a heritage and legacy few other breweries can match. This has recently been recognised internationally with Rochdale winning the best NZ cider at the Beer & Brewer Awards in Australia last year! New this year is Nederburg Wines from South Africa. Known for its great wines the world over and is South Africa’s most awarded winery, Nederburg will have a big presence there this year sponsoring the Rotunda Stage and offering people the chance to try their hand at a touch of petanque. Joining Nederburg at the festival is returning winery Villa Maria who will be serving the S Series and Thornbury brands. Villa Maria is one of New Zealand’s greatest success stories and we are very happy to see them return with their

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award winning wines. Finally making it a Tri Nations extravaganza we have Australian Winery Yellowtail, based in New South Wales, Yellowtail is Australia’s Largest Wine exporter if you haven’t tried their wines check out their Muscato. “The festival enables you to sample many wines you may not have come across as well as, in the case of the smaller wineries, speak directly with the owner and the winemaker them selves,” says Gavin Busch, Event Director for festival organisers B3 Events. “Add to this a great selection of easy to eat tasty food and great music it’s one of the best weekends in Auckland” Returning top wineries and vineyards such as Kim Crawford, Passage Rock (Waiheke Island), Omaha Bay (Matakana), Waimea (Nelson) and others from around the country are available and as always there is a wide selection of food to indulge in. “We have everything from Snails to whitebait and mussels to Pizza and Crepes,” says Busch. “The food gets better and better every year as we introduce new vendors. It’s all about tasty, premium offerings and a good variety with lots of choice, so there’s always something for everyone.” A change this year sees a move from having cooking demos to more educational wine classes, these will be held in the Choice TV Marquee. Confirmed classes include Glengarry’s providing a

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What to bring Sunscreen, a hat and a smile!

Don’t forget Children 13 years and under are admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult. No dogs except guide dogs. Alcohol ceases to be served 30 minutes before the end of the day. Pre purchased tickets are only $30 for Sunday and $32 for Saturday. Gates sales will be limited and available for $30 on Sunday /$35 on Saturday.

Every ticket pre purchased also goes into the draw to WIN either… One of two LG 42” LED TVs (LM6410). OR - Return Flights to Hawaii ﬂying Economy Class with Hawaiian Airlines, 5 nights accommodation at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and tickets to the Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival in September 2013. Valued at over $5,000! Don’t miss out, purchase your ticket today!

compacted version of the Glengarry’s Wine Academy, the Riedel Glass experience, Barista demonstrations and Beer tastings with Emma McCashin. On the entertainment side the festival again brings a range of performers and comedians to suit the mood of each day. This includes Avalanche City, Annabel Fay, Jamie McDell, Paul Ubana Jones and Shona Laing playing the beach stage while Supergroove band members Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart will be performing with their band Foghorn on the Nederburg Stage. Complimenting them are comedians Ewen Gilmore and Andrew Clay as well as many other great artists. “I am really excited about the line up this year, many of our performers have all played at the festival before, while first timers such as Avalanche City and The Reputations will be exciting with them bringing their own energy. To top that off and be able to offer classes on the Riedel Glass Experience and the Wine Academy at no extra cost really makes the festival stand out” says Gavin. First established in 1990 by the Devonport Rotary Club, which remains the charity of choice, as a means of fundraising, the festival has risen in excess of $2 million for international, national, and local charitable groups, while taking on a life of its own to become the premier event on Auckland’s calendar. Gavin says that the event itself has constantly evolved and changed over the years. “Like all things, it has to evolve to keep up to date with the times.” In 2013 we have welcomed a new major supporter Hawaiian Airlines. They have generously offered a fantastic prize for all pre purchased tickets can go into the draw to win a trip for two to the Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival in September 2013 staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for 5 nights! Secondary prizes of two TV’s have again been offered by LG. Also this year there are number of events that local business in Devonport are putting on to support the festival. These will be run in the week in the lead up to the festival weekend and you can check them out on our website. The biggest change how ever is that the festival will operate a restricted smoking policy with two designated smoking areas. While a Designated Driver Programme helps to promote and reward

the festival has risen in excess of $2 million for international, national, and local charitable groups, while taking on a life of its own to become the premier event on Auckland’s calendar.

responsible habits, this is through a special ticket offer where the purchaser receives four free non alcoholic drinks. Also North Harbour Taxis will be operating from a designated taxi stand outside the exit/entrance. “For a $30/$35 entrance you get an awful lot of value. The festival has a proud history and it’s a great day out. Regular bus schedules running from Takapuna, as well as Fullers putting on extra ferries from the city help to ensure there is easy access to the festival.” With tickets to the festival at an affordable price, it likely to be a sellout again so get in quick and purchase your tickets early to ensure you don’t miss out.

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Although Avalanche City is a solo project, live performances will feature various musicians and instruments from mandolin, ukulele, glockenspiel, to accordion. David Baxter is an artist who so passionately felt the need to create his own music, he dedicated the entire past year to slowly learning how to sing, play, record and perform – the result being a unique perspective and a tender voice just ripe for the moment. Avalanche City is the epitome of lo-fi pop perfection: delicately woven chords wrapped around honest words of dedication that are guaranteed to warm the heart of the true music fan.

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Luke Thompson is a Kiwi singer songwriter influenced by icons across the generations – McLean, Dylan, Cohen, LaMontagne. Luke has spent the last few years writing and recording music in his homeland, drawing the attention of audiences and critics alike. No pretension here, just a whimsical, melancholy song with a distinct clear voice.

One More Dollar Like an old wine that has mellowed with the years, the same can be said for this country folk trio. Cam Bennett (dobro, fiddle, guitar, vocals), Wayne Gillies (guitar, percussion, vocals) & Richard Kelsey (guitar, mandolin, vocals) have been playing music together since they were teenagers. They hail from Auckland folk roots - the Devonport Bunker on Monday nights. Today they’re still drawn to play music together, but these days their musical tastes have broadened to include rootsy Americana and some original tunes by Cam Bennett.

Paul Ubana Jones Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul Ubana Jones was playing guitar by the age of 11, beginning a three decade career that would see him crossing continents and recording seven albums of mostly original songs. In the late 80s Paul and his family moved to New Zealand. He has continued to perform internationally, to growing acclaim. Performances include opening for the likes of Bob Dylan, Patti Smith and touring with: Taj Mahal, Keb Mo’, Tuck and Patti, Crowded House and Norah Jones. Festival appearances include Dublin Blues Festival, Byron Bay Blues Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, Comox Festival, Calgary Festival, Edmonton Festival, Winnipeg and Blues at Bridgetown.

Andrew Clay Andrew Clay is one of New Zealand’s best stand up comedians, and he should be, he’s be doing it for longer than just about anybody else. He first stood on a comedy stage at the Sydney Comedy Store in 1990 having left his comfortable career as a sales rep for Columbia Tristar Pictures. He learnt his craft in the unforgiving world of the Australian Stand Up Comedy scene often battling drunken yobbos, halfwit hecklers and disinterested bar patrons who just wanted to watch the footy. In mid 1994 on a trip back home he sensed something in the air. The local comedy scene was being born and Andrew wanted to be part of it. Andrew has proved himself to be popular choice as an after dinner comedy speaker, a debater or as an MC for any number of different occasions.

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Paul Ubana Jones.

Avalanche City.

Annabel Fay.

Jamie Mcdell. Andrew Clay.

One More Dollar.

Foghorn.

Luke Thompson.

Ewen Gilmour.

The Reputations.

The Baxters.

Eddie Floyd to Bobby Womack and originals that sit so close they’d be at home in the same record rack.

The Baxters

Kingsnake

The Baxters are made up of Jane Sinnott, Steven Grey, Zaria Yusoff and Sean Harvey. Beautiful girly vocals, accompanied by melodic beats and riffs. The Baxters play tunes that speak to your heart and humor your soul.

Was formed by a group of Blues music enthusiasts mainly as a weekly, social get together. Founding member, Greer Wilcox (ex long established, Blue Collar Band) decided to move back to performing the Music genres that keep calling him back – Blues, Soul & Rock ’n Roll. KingSnake line-up is Kevin Chambers – Lead vocals and harmonica; Greer Wilcox – Bass guitar & vocals; Rob Lock (Jnr) – Lead guitar & vocals; George Keenan – Drums & BV’s; Dave Seares – Keyboards & vocals.

Ewen Gilmour Ewen has been making Kiwis laugh for over 15 years and is adored here in New Zealand as Ewen “The Westie” Gilmour. He is without a doubt New Zealand’s most recognisable and respected stand up comedian and as such recently received the inaugural “Decade Achievement Award” at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards. Known as the V8 OF NZ COMEDY, Ewen’s outrageous style, sometimes wicked other times self deprecating sense of humour, will definitely have you racing from laugh to laugh.

Motor City Family Funk

Foghorn Nick Atkinson’s quartet Foghorn play driving jazz and soul rhythms with many African and Eurasian overtones. With the horn section from Supergroove and the drummer from Dam Native this quartet perform mainly original compositions. The set list for the Devonport Food and Wine Festival will also include adaptations of tunes by McCoy Tyner and John Coltrane as well as a selection of HopetounBrown duets on bass clarinet and muted trumpet. Foghorn span the afro-beat jazz-funk divide.

The Reputations Put your hands together for Soul Music. The Reputations are a hard-working ten-piece soul band from Auckland, New Zealand. With a roster of hugely talented, experienced musicians, they bring a special energy to their shows, performing a gritty songbook of well-known and obscure soul songs. The Reputations play authentic vintage soul, including a set of finger-snapping instrumentals that audiences can dance to, soul standards ranging from Al Green to

Inspired by the Funk Brothers and taking ‘Standing in the Shadows of Motown’ as our Holy Writ Motor City Family Funk strive to perform material from the heyday of the Soul/Funk era just like it was originally performed in the Snakepit at Hitsville USA. Features members of Tangent, One Million Dollars, The FreelarkTrio, The Mr Miyagi Project, Dr. Colossus, The Shades and the mandolin player for the Auckland season of Fiddler on the Roof.

Mike Walker Jazz Trio Mike Walker is somewhat of a New Zealand jazz icon. Mike packed the crowds into the Montmarte years ago with his Jazz Trio, and is still one of our most exciting piano players. The Mike Walker Trio (awarded best group by Variety Artists Club of NZ 2011) comprises Mike on Piano or keyboards, NZ’s most internationally acclaimed drummer Frank Gibson, and Pete McGregor on acoustic bass.

Shona Laing Shona Laing is an intelligent and hugely talented singer/songwriter who surfaced as a result of extensive television exposure on the show New Faces in 1972 with her song 1905 (dedicated to Henry Fonda). Shona has an extensive catalogue of material that not only spans three decades but continues to endure, and endures well!

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FESTIVAL WInErIES & BrEWErS The More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival is the place to try some of the best New Zealand wines. We have proﬁled many of the participating wines in this festival guide.

Wooing Tree Central Otago - Stand 16 The Wooing Tree has long been a place for Central Otago locals to woo their lovers. It sits prominently in the middle of our family owned vineyard in Cromwell, where we specialise in making pinot with passion. At Devonport this year, come and find us by the band rotunda and enjoy our award winning Central Otago wines. www.wooingtree.co.nz Ph: 03 445 4142

Lone Goat Vineyard Canterbury - Stand 5 Lone Goat’s name is inspired by the family pet, Ella the Goat. This mischievous madame is well known for her sassy attitude and excellent taste. Our award winning wines are produced from vines grown at Burnham School Road were amongst the first planted in Canterbury and has been producing wines of distinction for 30 years. When it comes to fine wine, at this family run business we don’t kid around! www.lonegoat.co.nz

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Westbrook Winery

Omaha Bay

West Auckland- Stand 7

Omaha, Matakana - Stand 14

West Brook is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected boutique wineries owned and operated by the renowned fourth generation, Ivicevich family winemakers. Grapes are sourced from top New Zealand growing regions to produce iconic wine styles that show the full potential and diversity of New Zealand. Visiting our stand is a must, to experience the taste of our highly acclaimed wines.

Omaha Bay Vineyard is one of those “must visit” wineries. The popular tasting room has spectacular views out over the Hauraki Gulf to Little Barrier Island.

www.westbrook.co.nz Ph: 09-411 9924

S-Series Villa Maria - Stand 4 Moscato The new S-series sparkling Moscato is a hint of sweet summer with a cheeky sense of sassiness. Succulent and fragrant with soft fruity flavours. Brut: Sophisticated yet simple with elegant style, the S-Series Brut is a delicious and fresh sparkling for the sexy, smart, and inquisitive types. www.sseries.co.nz Ph: 09 255 0660

Enjoy handcrafted wines including OBV Rose and OBV “FAB” Sparkling Flora with a platter of fresh local food ~ you won’t be disappointed. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. www.omahabay.co.nz Ph: 09 423 0022

Thornbury Villa Maria - Stand 4 Thornbury wines celebrate life by matching New Zealand’s favourite grape varieties with our iconic wine regions. Our varietal range of wines includes a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara Pinot Gris and Riesling, Gisborne Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay Merlot and Central Otago Pinot Noir. www.thornbury.co.nz Ph: 09 255 0660

Lime Rock Wines Hawke’s Bay - Stand 13 Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2009 - Top Pinot Noir over $30 - WineNZ magazine June 2010. Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2008 - Trophy and Gold Medal for Pinot Noir-Australian Boutique Wine Awards July 2011; Gold Medal First in ClassWinewise Small Vigneron Awards 2009 Canberra; Top Pinot Noir under $35-WineNZ magazine June 2009. Lime Rock White Knuckle Hill Pinot Noir 2007 - 5 Stars, 93/100 Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine October 2010; Gold Medal-Winewise Small Vigneron Award 2008; Top Pinot Noir over $35-WineNZ magazine June 2009. www.limerock.co.nz

Waimea Nelson - Stand 6 Pinot Rose 2011. This Rosé captures your attention with its party pink colour and divine aromas of cherry, strawberry and coconut ice. The palate is fruit laden and juicy, while lightly structured by the light oak use. It makes a fun and stimulating aperitif to a meal. Its bright and delicate characters also make it very suitable for lunchtime dining, and the juicy fruit characters make it an excellent companion with pork dishes. www.waimeabrands.com Ph: 03 544 6385

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Bloody Bay

Nederburg

Marlborough - Stand 6

WINE OF NEW ZEALAND

South Africa- Stand 17

Gisborne Chardonnay Peaches & Cream | Silver Medal Royal Easter Show Wine Awards

Pinot Gris 2009. Marlborough Pinot Gris Bloody Bay wines are sourced from the Marlborough Pinot Noir premium wine regions of New Zealand. A dry Marlborough Sav Blanc spicy-pear style from Marlborough, showing Hawkes Bay Syrah plenty of fruit weight, a touch of class. Bold well spined, mouth-filling and very enjoyable. www.bloodybay.co.nz A crisp fresh wine.

Silver Medal Int’l Aromatic Wine Competition | Silver Medal Liquorland Int’l Wine Comp

Cherries & blackcurrants | 83 Points Sam Kim

Best Value Sauv Blanc Wine NZ Magazine | Gold Medal Liquorland Int’l Wine Comp

Dark plum & liquorice | 87 Points Sam Kim

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For generations the Winemasters at the Nederburg Estate have been mastering the craft of making superior and highly acclaimed wines. Nederburg earned the highest number of five-star ratings in the Platter’s South African Wine Guide, and their unyielding passion has created a legacy of wine mastery that has endured for over two centuries. www.nederburg.com

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Tohu Wines Marlborough - Stand 5 Tohu Wines – Distributed by Kono Beverages. Tohu is the world’s first and most well-known Māori wine company. Since 1998 we’ve been making our mark on the world with award winning wines produced from New Zealand’s premier grape growing regions. We are proud to be the leading indigenous wine company of Aotearoa. Please enjoy our gift from the land “nga hua a te whenua”. www.tohuwines.co.nz

Passage Rock Wines Waiheki Island- Stand 8 Passage Rock Wines is the holder of more awards and medals than any other Waiheke Island Winery. We pride ourselves as being consistently excellent quality Waiheke Island grown wine. Passage Rock is a love affair that follows the will of the seasons and the instincts of the vintner. The intertwined canes of the Passage Rock wreath represent the endless cycle of these seasons and the many human elements that go into the making of wonderful wine and a beautiful life. www.passagerockwines.co.nz

Two Rivers Marlborough - Stand 13 Established in 2004, Two Rivers of Marlborough takes its name from the iconic rivers that feed the wine growing heart of Marlborough’s renowned Wairau and Awatere Valleys. It was in the Awatere valley, overlooking the braided river, that founder and winemaker David Clouston spent his childhood. He now lives in the Wairau valley, where he has made his home and his mark on the wine industry. www.tworivers.co.nz

Kim Crawford Stand 1 Respectfully defiant. That’s how we’ve been described by some. We’re not confined to tradition. We break the ‘winemaking rules’, when they need breaking. Small Parcels are our flagship wines – a range devoted to delivering the very best expression of Kim Crawford and New Zealand. The range is mastered from carefully selected small parcels of grapes from exceptional vineyards in New Zealand’s best wine growing regions. Our Regional Reserves range is alive with taste. We wait until the grape is at its peak, and preserve that moment in the bottle. The range is a result of our pursuit of excellence and offers grape varietal and regional correctness with our hallmark clean-palate exploration. www.kimcrawfordwines.co.nz

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Richmond Plains

Nelson - Stand 16

Glengarry

Richmond Plains from Nelson is an organic and biodynamic wine-making pioneer, producing New Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from certified organic and biodynamic grapes. You can also try our Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, or Blanc de Noir (100% Pinot Noir made as a still white wine – delicious!) Since our inception in 1991, we’ve been making great wines by working with nature in our vineyard environment, truly expressing character or terroir through organics and biodynamics.

Glengarry Wines are proud to be involved in the More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival this year. We’ve been pouring fine wines at this event for many years and love to do so to support the local community. This year we’ve selected a range of fine wines from New Zealand and around the world for you to enjoy. Don’t forget to bring your Glengarry Card along to the festival and identify yourself, there’s some extra special deals for Glengarry card holders – don’t have a card? Pop into Glengarry Devonport and grab one before the Festival.

Stand 11

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Stoke Beer

Rochdale Cider

Nelson - Stand 11 “Craft beer is the new wine”. Come along to the Stoke Beer stand and discover for yourself that there’s more to beer than just lager. McCashin’s Brewery founder Terry McCashin has been credited as starting the craft beer revolution in 1981 when the only beers available in New Zealand were lacking in the subtle and distinctive flavours that craft beers are now famous for. Fast forward a few years and the 2nd generation of McCashin’s launched Stoke Beer in 2009. Still made using only water, hops, malt and yeast, Stoke Beer now has 12 variants in the range. So why not start 2013 discovering why beer is the new wine… with some beer and food matching at the Devonport Wine & Food Festival. Come along to stand 11 and try the new Stoke Pilsner – perfect for hot summer days. Stoke Pilsner is a New Zealand style Pilsner full of aromatic Motueka and Nelson Sauvin hops. www.mccashins.co.nz

Nelson - Stand 15 McCashin’s Brewery is housed in the historic Rochdale Cider Factory. Rochdale Cider has been brewed on site since the late 1930s. The Stoke site was the ideal location for a cidery as it was surrounded by apple orchards. Terry McCashin bought the Rochdale Cider factory in 1980 and continued to make Rochdale Cider as well as making beer. Rochdale Cider was voted NZ’s best Cider at the Australian Beer and Brewer Awards in Nov 2012. Rochdale Cider comes in Traditional Apple, Pear and Ginger Lime variants and is made without preservatives or added sugar and is gluten free. Come and try one for yourself at Stand No 15. www.rochdale cider.co.nz

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You can enjoy this mouth-watering experience on any visit to the Hawaiian Islands, however for an unforgettable week of delicious food and incredible wines then the 3rd Annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is a must! Join Hawaii’s James Beard Award-winning chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong and more than 50 of the hottest chefs and culinary personalities from Hawaii and around the globe. Each chef’s creative culinary style and the state’s local produce, seafood, beef and poultry will be highlighted at special events throughout Oahu and Maui from Sept. 1-8, 2013. For more information, please visit HawaiiFoodandWineFestival.com

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FESTIVAL FOOD The More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival offers a feast of tasty food. Try something sweet, savory or exotic. There’s something for everyone!

The Whitebait People

Fiona’s Fabulous Food

Whitebait fritters - Stand K

Filled Baguettes & Rolls - Stand L

Jonathan and Penny Cole have been cooking their well-known West Coast whitebait fritters at Wine and Food Festivals and other events around New Zealand for the last sixteen years. They spend whitebait season at their home, Karamea, catching the whitebait and then go on the road for the rest of the year cooking them up. Their delicious wild venison also comes from the South Island.

Fiona’s hot glazed Ham on the Bone rolls, made with fresh rocket, lemon lime Aioli, Marrakesh condiment or honey mustard are a taste sensation. You can choose either a crispy fresh baguette or a gluten free roll. Also as a gluten free and vegan choice we offer a delicious Chick Pea and Brown Rice Salad, full of vegetables and seeds, served in a noodle box.

Kohu Road Ice Cream

Fatima’s Middle Eastern Cuisine - Stand E

Luxury Ice Cream and Sorbet - Stand J

A perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine or beer! Freshly wrapped pitas with a choice of either spiced lamb, marinated chicken or falafel with a selection of tempting salads and mouth watering sauces. As for the potato kofta with sweet chilli aioli, they are compulsory! Fatima’s offer a full menu at their Takapuna and Ponsonby stores, where the Foo Fighters regularly treat themselves when in Auckland.

Add something special to your festival experience with a luxurious Kohu Road ice cream treat. The perfect partner to the wonderful wine and music on offer. Try our world famous Dark Chocolate or the Cuisine Magazine Artisan award winning Golden Syrup flavour. Our refreshing fruit sorbets are the perfect pallet cleanser between wines or bands! Kohu Road is an eco/sustainable business with no additives and delicious gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options. Celebrate summer with Kohu Road.

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Cook at Home Paella Sarah’s Cornish Pasties

Authentic Spanish Paella - Stand F

Cornish Pasties - Stand B

“Cook at Home Paella” is New Zealand’s only Certified Carbon Neutral Spanish Catering Company, selling both Paella and Churros. All our plates, forks, napkins and cups are 100% biodegradable and all made from sustainable materials. We pride ourselves in quality ingredients using only Spanish Calasparra Rice and Spices. We have an extensive range of Paella Pans and Accessories for sale which can be viewed on our website. We also have a boutique catering service catering for any size group Auckland wide.

Sarah makes mouthwatering pasties from a recipe handed down through her husband’s Cornish family. Offering the best of traditional British baking she also makes Eccles cakes as well as other treats. The emphasis is on tradition, using methods and ingredients that have stood the test of time. Sold through farmer’s markets around Auckland and a few select outlets. Here is your chance to spoil your taste buds. Sarah’s pasties go particularly well washed down with a good ale or biting Sauvignon Blanc. www.sarahscornishpasties.co.nz

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www.paella.co.nz Ph: 0800 PAELLA (723552)

Devonport, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February 2013

Nederburg Zone Drink

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Fionas Fabulous Food

Lime Rock Wines

Coromandel Mussel Kitchen

Two Rivers Wines

La Creperie

Omaha Bay Vineyard

Urban Escargot

Rochdale Cider

Fired Pizza

Wooing Tree Vineyard Richmonds Plains

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Yummy Thai

M&L Food for Pleasure

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Cook at Home Paella

Tohu Wines

Maldito Mandez

Thornbury Wines S-Series

Fritz Weiners

Atomic Coffee Beach Café

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The Whitebait People

Lone Goat Winery

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Wood ﬁred pizzas - Stand P

Dida’s Devonport has enjoyed being a Devonport Local for a year now and are thrilled to be part of the Devonport Festival. At the festival we’ll have a selection of European cheese and cured meats as well as some of our delicious Tapas (prepared in a festival friendly way). All the ideal accompaniment to a glass of wine from Glengarry (located just next door).

Our mobile wood ovens bring unique wood fired flavours and a fantastic point of difference to Devonport. Our wood fired pizzas are fresh, fragrant, flavoursome and fast – made right in front of you, served piping hot straight from the wood oven. We proudly make our own pizza dough and fresh tomato sauce and use only quality ingredients.

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The Coromandel Mussel Kitchen Atomic Coﬀee Coﬀee - Stand I Hello, we are Atomic – New Zealand’s finest roasters, purveyors and pushers of amazing coffee and good taste! Wine is tasty, but if you need a little pick-me-up come and try our famous Cold Brew or tasty milkshakes to cool you off. We’ll also be serving your favourite hot beverages. Nice, see you soon. www.atomiccoffee.co.nz

Fresh Mussels - Stand M The Coromandel Mussel Kitchen represents a forgotten way of life. Back then people took the time to do things properly, which is exactly the way we like to do things too. We use only premium mussels from our own farms, which are then opened by hand, steamed in specially built ovens, or smoked over a Manuka fire. Real, fresh ingredients are then added straight from the garden out the back. And that’s it. No mucking around - just fresh, tasty mussels prepared in the old way. www.musselkitchen.co.nz Ph:0800 888 344

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More FM Devonport food, wine & music festival: Your Guide Malidto Mendez South American Streetfood - Stand G

Fritz`s Wieners Bratwurst Sausages - Stand H

fritz’s wieners BAVARIAN STYLE

Fritz`s Wieners, New Zealands favourite Bratwurst Sausages served in a tiger bun with a choice of Onions, Sauerkraut, mustards and sauces. Can now be found 7 days a week on Pier 4 Quay street Auckland CBD as well as all good markets and events. Come and try us out at Devonport Food Wine & music Festival. alastairandsandra@xtra.co.nz

M&L’s Food For Pleasure Seafood - Stand D We are a mobile Catering Company which offers an assortment of NZ Seafood from Fresh Mussel Fritters to Creamed Paua, Freshly Smoked Eel & much more. Our philosophy and approach is the use of quality ingrediants prepared fresh daily and cooked as you order. We are a family owned business in which we have built a very good reputation for fresh quality food. We pride ourselves on good old fashioned value for money and service with a smile. Ph: 021 450 945

La Crepêrie Genuine French Crêpes - Stand N At La Crêperie, French couple Véronique and Guy cook fresh delicious crêpes and galettes. Galettes are made from buckwheat flour which give them that unique crispy taste. We offer a wide variety of fillings, mostly organic and home made, like lemon sugar, red berries, banana maple syrup, chocolate sauce, apple cinnamon, smoked salmon quesadilla, NZ scallops, Gruyere cheese, free farm ham and much more… Gluten free choices available. Visit us at the festival to taste a bit of France. www.lacreperie.co.nz Ph: 021 204 6633

Hola Gringos and welcome to Maldito Mendez! We are all about providing New Zealanders with an opportunity to try unique South American streetfood – ceviche, empanadas, feijoada, sweetcorn, choripan – without the need to jump on a plane. Normally Maldito Mendez is located at Ponsonby Central but we look forward to serving you in Devonport at the festival. www.mendez.co.nz

Yummy Thai Thai cuisine - Stand C Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components. The spiciness of Thai cuisine is well known. As with other Asian cuisines, balance, detail and variety are of great significance to Thai chefs. Thai food is known for its balance of three to four fundamental taste senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet, salty and sometimes bitter.

Saigonz Vietnamese Cuisine - Stand Q Saigonz Vietnamese Cuisine is a taste of authentic Vietnam right here in New Zealand. Bursts of flavours in every mouthful. Hints of Lemongrass, mint herbs and spices bring to mind the unique taste that is Vietnamese Cuisine. You can experience this at the 2011 Kia Motors Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival.Saigonz Vietnamese Cuisine is located at 105/40 Beach Road in Auckland City (near Vector arena) – it’s only a short drive to tasting the best Vietnam has to offer. Dine in and Takeaway. See you at the Festival! www.saigonz.co.nz Ph: 0800 SAIGONZ (7244669)

URBAN ESCARGOT Catering with French ﬂair - Stand O Urban Escargot Menu’s are at the More FM Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival for the very first time! Escargots (snails cooked in garlic butter), Lamb Shanks, Venison Burger Ciabatta, Megadog (French spicy lamb sausages), Bacon and free range eggs… www.urbanescargot.co.nz Ph: 027 642 0315

CORELLIS WINE GOBLET EXHIBITION 6TH FEB – 25TH FEB

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FREE Mimosa with all breakfasts at Corellis on Sat and Sunday 16th and 17th Feb 7am to 11am. Meet here before going to the festival! FREE live music at Corellis from 6pm on Sat. 16th Feb. Corellis Cafe & Bar – 46 Victoria Road, Devonport, Phone 445 4151

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Mike Walker Trio Foghorn Ewen Gilmore The Baxters Ewen Gilmore One More Dollar

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Wine & Food with Liz Wheadon

Our monthly Channel Wine & Food columnist is Liz Wheadon, General Manager of Glengarry Wines. Liz is also a passionate foodie. Weekends are often spent ﬁrst planning the event and then entertaining friends and family with magniﬁcent food and wine experiences.

Valentines Day and Champagne February, for those with a sense of occasion it means Waitangi Day and the forging of a Nation but for those romantically inclined it means St. Valentines Day. Who was this mysterious saint and what is the history behind the celebration?

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Moet, Delamotte has a light touch and an impressive depth of ﬂavour. Pol Roger is one of the great names of Champagne. The “Réserve” is an exquisite wine with a rich fruity fragrant bouquet and a delicate creamy mousse. It combines great fruit depth ﬂavours within an elegant structure. Nicely weighted it finishes on a fine citrus note. Drappier Carte D’Or is blended exclusively from first pressings. This is elegantly structured champagne. It is a fruit driven bubbly with classic tell-tale biscuity notes on the nose. The palate has a light deliciously fresh lively character; great as an aperitif and superb value. Happy Valentines Day!

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According to one legend Claudius II in the 3rd Century outlawed young men from marrying (his source of potential soldiers) but Valentine; a priest defied Claudius, and continued to marry young lovers. Claudius had him executed; Valentine was declared a martyr and sainted by the Pope. Sending red roses on Valentines Day, as a declaration of undying devotion, is a very sweet thought. But considering the pecuniary cynical world we live in, the reaction might well be (with apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning) “How do you love me? Let me count the roses” . Maybe it’s best to send Champagne. That way you can share in the pleasure and maybe even pop the question. At Glengarry you’ll find a host of choices of Champagne. My top three wines would have to be Delamotte Blanc de Blanc Non Vintage, Pol Roger Brut Non Vintage, Drappier Carte D’Or Non Vintage and if money was of no matter then Salon for sure. In a world where the majority of companies place profit ahead of quality it is refreshing to discover that integrity has not totally disappeared. Champagne Delamotte (established in 1760) together with its extraordinary sister company Salon (they only make a very very rare Blanc de Blanc) are one of the few still dedicated to the pursuit of perfection. This Non Vintage, surely one of the best kept secrets of Champagne, is a remarkably consistent bubbly. The Chardonnay content is principally from 100% Grand Cru vineyards, the Pinots, Noir and Meunier from selected vineyards. It is a perfect expression of vivacity with a persistent stream of bubbles; doughy, berry fruit, mineral aromas, and wonderfully fresh ﬂavours. Like its much celebrated competitor

People On The Bus: Q&A

Name: Stephanie Creasy Home/suburb: Castor Bay Bus: 873X, 874X Occupation/Title: Digital Strategist

The Perfect Cheeseboard So how do you set about preparing the perfect cheese board? Ideally a cheese board should have three – four different cheeses on it. In saying that, there’s also nothing wrong with one very nicely aged piece of cheese on a beautiful plate with the right accompaniments. But given this article is about a cheeseboard, not a piece of cheese, let’s stick with three – four different cheeses. I find any more than this is too much choice for your guest. The different types of cheeses should get a look in on your cheese board, positioned in order, from fresh to blue – moving clock wise around your plate from 12 o’clock.

Channel Magazine: Why do you take the bus? Stephanie Creasy: It’s affordable and quick. I love the ritual of it, and it gives me the ability to enjoy the view or use the time to think or do work. The bus drivers are amazing and friendly, and I love the the fact that most people say thanks to the driver on the way out. CM: Do you have any “bus buddies”? If yes, how many? SC: There are a few people I bump into that I know through work.

Fresh Cheeses: These are young cheeses that are essentially the curd, once it’s been separated from the whey. Cheeses like feta (a preserved fresh cheese) and buffalo mozzarella (a stretched curd fresh cheese) can both feature on a cheese board and should be in the 12’clock position, but are not a must have in this occasion as this group of cheeses tend to have better uses.

CM: What is the most interesting conversation you have had on the bus? SC: I have to admit I tend to be armed with mobile phone and/or work reading, so I’m pretty sad to say I haven’t had that many – it’s kind of ‘me’ time. One time I bumped into an old colleague, and we got chatting and I ended up on the wrong bus near Albany!

Natural rind: This is a great section of cheeses, these are fresh young cheeses that have developed a natural rind, and my favourite is Chabichou – a goat’s cheese from the Loire Valley region in France. It has a wonderful texture when fully ripened and makes a great start to the cheese board. We also have a delicious range of Chevre in stock that would also be a good start.

CM: There’s lots of time to play on our phones on the bus. What’s your favourite mobile/iphone app at the moment? SC: I am a creature of habit so it usually goes: Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Ted – in that order in the morning. Facebook, Twitter and my RSS reader on the way home. With a bunch of content in between!

White rind: Think Camembert or Brie. Both are white rind cheeses, when ripe, lovely and creamy in the centre. Either makes an ideal second cheese on your cheese board. A favourite at the moment is the Camembert du Bocage - the unpasteurized version is just superb.

CM: When you are not on the bus, we are most likely to find you...? SC: Biding my time between work, walking my dog and hanging with my kids. We spend a lot of time at the beach or sports with the kids during term time.

Washed rind: These are my favorite section of cheese, but I would leave them off your cheese board unless you have a true group of cheese lovers for dinner; the washing of the rind as they age, does produce cheeses that are pungent and strong smelling – some are often quite mild inside. Hard Cheeses: A must on any cheese board is a good quality hard cheese, one often overlooked is Grana Padano – a hard Italian Parmesan.

CM: How long have you lived on the Shore? SC: I grew up city-side but we moved to Birkenhead when we got back from London in 2005. We fell in love with being so close to water and the sky. The occassional dalliance with considering moving back over the bridge just felt all wrong and too far away from the water. We recently moved to Castor Bay, and I can see us staying here for a long time.

Blue cheeses: These come in many guises, from strong to mild, hard to soft and everything in between. On a cheese board I like to use Gorgonzola Dulce, it has a distinctive blue character with a creamy sweet finish that will see it a favourite with the most adamant non blue cheese eater.

CM: Favourite thing about the Shore? SC: It’s like the beach, in the city! I love the horizons and hearing the sea. My favourite thing is seeing the sun rise over Rangitoto on my morning walks.

So there you have it – how to put a cheese board together – don’t forget the accompaniments – I’d pop those in the centre of the plate – muscatels, quince paste and perhaps a little chutney.

CM: Take us through an ideal Saturday on the Shore. SC: Slow breakfast at home watching the sun come up, dog walk with kids to Takapuna around the rocks. Visit to The Department Store for hair and nails. Dinner at Mexico with a pile of friends.

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Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited

Laiza teaching Carmel in her private sessions.

New Year, New Body You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a new body in 30 sessions. – Joseph pilates (when you practice three times a week). “The Pilates Method of body conditioning is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed over nearly one hundred years ago by Joseph H.Pilates. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides ﬂexibility and balance, unites body and mind, and creates a more streamlined shape. Many of the exercises we teach at the studio were developed by Joe Pilates to take into our everyday life and that’s what we teach our clients,” says Owner Carole Fraser. At Pilates Unlimited we have many clients that do two or three sessions of Authentic Pilates each week, which means they see the best results and benefits. 80% of the clients choose to book in private lessons this way the workout is specific to their individual body. The studio is fully equipped with all of the apparatus from Gratz in New York to offer an overall body workout. If you want to try Authentic Pilates we have a 12-week programme comprising of 2 private lessons per week and then adding in an extra session with a class. If this is something you are interested in please contact the Studio to discuss. Carmel Byrne is a loyal long-term client that commits most weeks to three Pilates sessions with instructor Laiza Lima (pictured above) at the studio. Carmel says: “It’s all about wellbeing and feeling good. I have been a client for over 10 years; during that time my enthusiasm for Pilates has continued to grow as I enjoy the benefits of improved strength, ﬂexibility, balance and alignment in my day to day life. As well as the physical benefits, I also find Pilates great for stress relief. The concentration required to do the exercises means I can’t focus on anything else at the time.” So if you are interested in trying Authentic Pilates, we have many options that we can tailor to suit, please pop into our studio in Northcroft Street studio just along from The Department Store or contact the studio on 486 1018 or refer to our website www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

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Five Favourites On The Shore Peter Raos has been working as a glass artist on the Shore for 34 years. He lives in Devonport with wife Prue, who also works in his Queens Parade Gallery. He creates his glass art in his garden studio, and when not creating, enjoys helping Prue in the garden, cooking , cycling, beach walks, movies and the occasional glass of Pinot Noir. He tells Heather Vermeer about his ﬁve favourite aspects to living on the North Shore. Peter Raos.

Peter Raos 5 Favourite Shore Things The renowned glass artist shares his ﬁve favourite aspects to living on The Shore. 1. BEACHES: A favourite thing about the Shore is the beaches, we can walk the water’s edge and marvel at the iconic Rangitoto from many different aspects, I think of Rangi as our “great pyramid” icon which is so close we hardly think about it, yet it is such a strong reminder of the forces of Nature. So the first thing about the Shore for me is our beaches with strong connection with nature and the sea. My best beach walk is at the low tide from Narrow Neck to Cheltenham in the early morning. 2. CHIASSO COFFEE: Another favourite thing is Chiasso Coffee from Wynyard Street in Devonport. Brendan and Val run a friendly unpretentious coffee roasting business and Chiasso Coffee is part of my daily indulgence, a time to sit and chat with my wife Prue while the coffee sets us up for our day. I have recently tried roasting my own beans for fun with mixed results. I know I can always rely on the professionals at Chiasso for a consistently good product , my favourite blend called “Pacific” is not even on the list any more they make it up for me, it is mostly New Guinea beans mixed with Columbian I think, not too dark a roast I like the brown chocolate colour and the creamy texture. No sugar! 3. DEVONPORT VILLAGE: Another favourite activity is shopping in Devonport Village. Since we set up the Peter Raos Gallery in Devonport 10 years ago, village life has become a very social experience, New World supermarket is also a centre of village life and it is very rare to go there and not catch up with at least one friend or neighbour. 4. BRIDGEWAY NORTHCOTE: Another favourite thing is heading to Northcote to the Bridgeway Cinema to meet friends for a glass of wine and see a movie, great that we still have an “old school” movie venue that is commercially viable. We also try and park close to Antiques and Angels so that we can look in on Sheridan Keith’s lovely pieces. Such a shame that “The Vic” in Devonport ran into difficulty last year. We did go there a lot last summer, and hope that the new managers are able to make a success of this venue this year. 5. SHORE COMMUNITY: I suppose my main “favourite” aspect of the Shore is the real sense of community often seen in the number of clubs run by volunteers. Be they sports and sailing clubs or others like Rotary, Lions , Schools, Folk Music, Church Groups, Art Groups, Garden Circles, Book Clubs, people like to get together and pursue their common interests, often with incredible results with individuals and teams excelling on the world stage. I know at different times with our children growing up here our family has benefitted from involvement with these community groups.

The Arts & Entertainment: with Shane Cortese

Plugging the gap between gigs! So when on a break between jobs what does an entertainer do? Going to a show is kind of like a busmans holiday, so I thought I would focus on something that has been entertaining me for years. Now I say entertaining but its probably better described as Frustrating me! I often get asked to play in corporate or Celebrity type sports events. I’m a sports lover through and through so it’s a no brainer but more than often they are of the golfing nature! They are a great way to raise charitable funds and profile of business. Quite a few of my work mates are keen golfers and we try to play as often as we can. Guys like Geoff Dolan from The Almighty Johnsons, and Will Hall from Nothing Trivial. We give each other hell for 18 holes, except when Writer and creator James Griffin plays, then we are very polite and often give him a few shots to make him feel good!! Anyway my golf is pretty average at best but I love the game. I constantly want to improve my technique and handicap. I have been playing for 20 years without a lesson, well until October last year, where I took the plunge and had an appraisal at the Institute of Golf next to Kristin school. I must say straight up I felt a little nervous walking in for my first lesson, I mean this is where Lydio Ko and Mike Hendry practice day in day out. I should not have worried one little bit. Craig Dixon one of the owners and resident pro couldn’t have made me feel more relaxed. It doesn’t matter whether you are a pro on the circuit or a high handicap golfer everyone is treated with the same respect and enthusiasm grown from a love of seeing people enjoy golf. My weaknesses (many) were quickly worked out and a training schedule and plan of attack to fix them quickly worked out. Goals were put in place along with time frames to reach them. Along with a programme of lessons It was up to me to get to the Institute and practice in their driving range which was all included in my package. Once I graduated from the first training phase it was up to Gulf Harbour, surely one of the most beautiful courses in Auckland for further practice and lessons. Mauri (Muldy), Craigs assistant coach and my trainer wheels, runs me through drills and irons before Guy Wilson excuses himself from coaching Lydia Ko to give me an extended lesson on chipping. The next day its off around the course for 18 holes with Mauri where we start putting into practice what we have been working on. Its working as on the par three third I hit to within three centimetres of my first hole in one! Its quite possibly the best money I have ever spent on golf but more importantly I’m back to enjoying the game which has a spin off in a hole lot of other areas! Next step the Pro Am at the Hills. I mean if Don Cheadle can tour the world playing golf on the back of acting who knows! Next month we’ll be back talking work!

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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.

Keep out of reach of Children At this time of year, there are a large number of new pet owners who are keen to do the very best by their new companion. One of the areas of risk for your pet which is often not thought about until it is too late is poison risk. Poisoning is something most long term pet owners can tell you a story about. Unfortunately we live in a world of natural and manufactured toxic substances so it pays to be aware of the common things pets get into and what to do if you suspect your precious pet has been poisoned. The more you understand and can prevent, the less likely you will have to deal with this often lethal situation. If you suspect your pet has eaten something toxic, is very unwell or is displaying extreme and unusual lethargy/hyperactivity – call your vet immediately. The more information you have, the better so try to have the following at hand when you are discussing the situation with your vet: Identify the poison • Empty containers • Chewed up material • Smells • Residue around the pets mouth • Fragments in the pets vomit • Animals behaviour/symptoms How much has the pet ingested • How much was in the container to begin with? • How much is missing? Establish if the pet has any symptoms -Animals can not tell us where it hurts, you will need to look carefully • Evidence of an upset stomach (vomit, not eating) • Excessive drooling • Weakness or over excitement • Breathing rate • Body temperature • Gum colour • Skin hydration To know abnormal, you need to know what is normal so it’s good practice to constantly observe your pet’s manners and habits so the abnormal stands out more obviously to you.

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in Milford Diversity of Businesses a key character of Milford Shops Welcome back to my Milford column for another year. We hope you all had a wonderful festive season and welcome you back to our Milford Shopping mecca. Lots of things have been happening since December. Milford will be welcoming nine new businesses to our town centre over the next few months plus there have been renovations to other businesses over the Christmas and New Year break. New businesses/premises will include: • New wine bar at 99 Kitchener Road. • New Yoga studio above Air New Zealand. • New Gelato/ Frozen Yogurt Store parlour next to Tea Total. • New cafe` in the old Steamship Co premise. • New shoe shop in old BNZ building. • New salon for Milford Hair Design in the old BNZ building. • New hearing professional in old Amcal chemist premises. • Two new physiotherapy businesses. • Milford Beauty Therapy relocating to 4 Dodson Avenue. • Crafty Knitwits expanding into Milford Beauty premises with a secret ‘twist’ on service!

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

1st Craft Market of the New Year

Saturday 9th February 9.30am to 2.00pm. In the Village Square Come and see a great collection of stalls with NZ made products - our own unique Milford Market.

Latino Market Day – Saturday 16th February

Businesses renovated include: • Swiss Bakery & Cafe. • Tea Total. So if you have been away during this period, there are plenty of new shops to see on your next shopping trip!

Congratulations to Pauline McFarlane Audi A1 Milford Christmas Promotion Winner

Pauline McFarlane was the lucky winner of the fabulous Audi A1 prize we had up for grabs in our biggest ever Christmas promotion. This picture was taken at Giltrap Audi, when she returned from a holiday in Austrailia to pick it up. Pauline regularly travels from Taupo to Milford to shop and catch up with friends, having lived in the area for over 12 years. Pauline will be giving us regular updates of her travels in the car. Follow her on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/milfordshops

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This is one of our big outdoor events and yet again will be run in conjunction with the Head of Harbour Rowing Regatta on Lake Pupuke. Our last market day attracted 65 stalls with a wide variety of merchandise on offer. This one will be similar but with a Latino theme. We invite you to dress Latino for the day and come down to Milford. Kids, if Latino is not your thing, then come along dressed as your favourite ‘Superhero’. We will have our own secret Superhero to entertain you and have our new Food/Fun zone operating in Dodson Avenue. Our shuttle service will be running during the day to the rowing event, so if you want to see New Zealand’s next generation of Olympic rowers, catch the shuttle at the Village Square. See you all back in Milford on Latino Market Day!

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

For details on Milford community groups, go to the Milford Residents Association website: www.milford.org.nz

Latino Market Day

Saturday 16th February 9.30am - 2.00pm Entertainment starts at 10.30am See new Food/Fun Zone in Dodson Ave! Kids come dressed as your favourite ‘Superhero’!

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists

Helping keep our readers up to date with optometry and eyewear news is Melissa Hay, owner of Visique Milford Optometrists. Melissa has a Bachelor of Optometry and provides an insight into eye health this month in the ﬁrst of her columns for 2013... Melissa Hay.

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Kiwis see amazing things through healthy eyes; the importance of good vision cannot be underestimated. At every stage in our lives it is vital that we look after our eyes, protecting them from UV damage caused by the sun’s harmful rays, and ensuring that they are regularly examined by an optometrist – after all, we only have one pair! Ensuring that our eyes remain as healthy as possible begins when we are young. Good vision is essential to a child’s learning and reading performance. Often parents and teachers overlook a child’s vision problems as a cause of learning difficulties. This is also a key stage for protecting the eyes from UV damage, as young eyes are more sensitive to the sun’s damaging rays. Long-sightedness, which occurs when distant objects can be seen clearly, but those close up do not come into focus properly, can be common in children, as can ‘lazy eye’. Vision screening programmes run in schools are only designed to detect major difficulties. A child may “pass” this screening test and still have vision problems that impair learning and the ability to play safely. Young adults may also find themselves suffering from a range of quite common eye conditions, easily identified by an eye test, such as shortsightedness, which occurs when objects can be seen clearly up close, but objects further away appear blurred.

Our eyes tend to change considerably as we get older, and we become more susceptible to a range of eye conditions. Our eyes tend to change considerably as we get older, and we become more susceptible to a range of eye conditions. Regular eye tests become even more important. Presbyopia is where the lens of the eye loses its ability to re-focus, making it difficult to see things up close; this often occurs as we age. Spots (often called ‘ﬂoaters’) are small cloudy specks that ﬂoat about in your field of vision. Diabetic retinopathy occurs in people with diabetes when there is gradual damage to the eye’s retina. As we approach our senior years, looking after our eye health remains equally important, as we become susceptible to conditions such as macular degeneration which affects sharpness of vision or even Glaucoma, potentially one of the most damaging eye diseases that often remains undetected without regular eye tests. An eye test undertaken by your local optometrist is a painless experience that, if undertaken regularly, can help detect eye conditions early and prevent loss of vision as well as ensure that you are provided with the best eye wear solutions to suit your eyes’ needs and your lifestyle, be it glasses or contact lenses. An eye test at Visique Milford Optometrists is extremely comprehensive; using the latest and most sophisticated equipment, and we always take the time to ensure that we learn about our customers’ lifestyle too, so that any eyewear recommended is tailored to their unique requirements. Understanding the customer’s individual requirements is of paramount importance to an optometrist; lens quality and any necessary coatings to reduce glare or dust is something that should never be compromised on.

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We caught up with Forrest Hill native and Westlake Boys former pupil Clem Gherardi who has been living in Sydney for nearly four years pursuing love and the Sydney Opera House! Channel Magazine: Where are you living offshore? Clem Gherardi: I’m living in Bronte, Sydney. We chose Bronte because it has an amazing beach. Plus, we were about to start a family, and the beach has a great park and playground area which is perfect for the little nippers. CM: Why did you move? CG: I moved for love! While I was living in Auckland I started seeing a Kiwi lass who was from the Shore but based in Sydney. We actually went to intermediate school together! We started seeing each other long distance, but after she realised what a catch I was she convinced me to move to Australia. I was also looking to work somewhere different, and there were more opportunities for engineers in Oz at the time. CM: How long have you been there? CG: I moved here in May 2009. I started living in a small town called Tumut working on a dam project at the base of the Snowy Mountains. It was an amazing location but a nightmare to get back to Sydney every weekend. CM: Any typical Aussie phrases you have picked up/use regularly? CG: Too easy….mate. CM: What do you do in Sydney? CG: I’m a Senior Project Engineer working for one of Australia’s largest construction firms. My current job is pretty amazing. We are building a new loading dock and tunnels under the Opera House. It’s a technically challenging project, so while I’m really busy, it’s massively rewarding. Our site office is directly in front of the Opera House with best view in Sydney. The only down side is that I’ve lost about 90% of my hair since I’ve been on the project! CM: What is a typical daily routine for you? CG: I’m up between 5:00 and 5:30 am and ride 9km from Bronte to the Opera House. I work until about 6pm, and then ride home to see my 2 year-old son. Then it’s help with bath time and putting the little man to bed. I generally cook a meal before collapsing on the sofa for some mind numbing TV. CM: How do you spend your weekends? CG: I work every second weekend, but when I’m not working, I love spending time with my partner and son. I love being a dad! An ideal weekend is a family trip away down the coast to somewhere like Gerroa. It’s a small seaside town with cool little shops and an amazing beach.

CM: What do you like and dislike about where you are living? CG: The city beaches are amazing. Living in the Eastern suburbs you get the best of all worlds - great cafes, pubs and beaches at hand. Plus, you’ve got good shopping, and you’re close to the centre of town. Also it’s a real outdoor lifestyle, so you stay fit and healthy. The worst part has to be the parking on our street! We live about 150m from the beach and without a car park. We are constantly battling beachgoers for a parking spot, and sometimes I’m driving around for half an hour looking for a park. Drives me nuts! I think I’ve paid about $2000 in parking fines since I’ve been here. The cost of living is high too! CM: Have you had a chance to explore the country? What have been your favourite spots? CG: The coast line south of Sydney is incredible. You don’t have to go far to find a nice picturesque beach. The Byron Bay area is also really lovely and has cool vibe. CM: What do you think of the food? CG: Food in Sydney is great with a broad range of places to eat. My favourite is Asian. There’s a really good Japanese place in North Bondi called Raw Bar. And, in Darlinghurst, there’s an amazing Vietnamese place called Phamish. CM: Favourite place/store to shop at? CG: I’m a fan of Bondi Junction because it’s a one stop place for all shopping. There’s easy parking and heaps of good shops to go to. I think I shop at Marcs more than anywhere else when I buy clothes. CM: What’s your must-do thing for visitors? CG: Eastern suburbs beaches! Bondi is always great for plenty to see and do, and the coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee is a great thing to do. It hugs the coastline and is about 14km - so wear good runners. If you can get on the water for a harbour cruise, I’d also recommend that. I love the Sydney Harbour! CM: What do you miss about the Shore? CG: I miss all my friends!

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: TheMat Yoga Studio

Discover a love of Yoga Introducing “TheMat” a yoga space in Milford where you can unravel yourself We love highlighting exciting new additions to our local community in Channel Magazine. We’ve discovered a real beauty with a new yoga studio that opened in the heart of Milford in early February. The new studio – called TheMat – is a space dedicated to the practice of yoga, aimed at helping locals discover the benefits of yoga. A team of experienced instructors await you at TheMat. Natalie, Liz, Selina, Marie and Maddy are all Yoga Alliance Certified and registered teachers with qualifications in Ashtanga, Pre-natal and Kids Yoga. “We can teach you the correct alignment of your body and help you to keep your joints and your spine safe,” explained Natalie Stettler to Channel Magazine during January. “We have experience teaching beginners and look forward to helping our clients find the right class and teacher to develop their yoga practice. The purpose designed studio is also an ideal space for more experienced practitioners to build and maintain their practice – in a convenient and beautiful space. Our aim is to work with clients to find length and strength in the muscles of their body and mind.” TheMat have classes to suit your needs: • Do you get recurring back pain, headaches or other muscle/joint pain? • Would you like to improve your muscle tone and lose weight? • Have you injured yourself recently or in the past? • Have you recently had a baby and would like to find our way back to your body? • Are you an athlete needing to improve flexibility or core strength to balance out your training? • Would your kids like to try out yoga? • Are you expecting and wanting to learn more about how to care for yourself during your pregnancy? • Do you feel nervous about being in a class full of overly flexible women...? • Are you curious about what yoga is and want to try it out? • “Guys” - are you nervous about being in a room full of flexible women... “We are all available to answer any questions or concerns that people might have,” added Natalie. “We offer one-on-one tuition where we can address specific issues with careful attention, and work towards getting those interested integrated into a class.” TheMat is located at 107 Kitchener Road in Milford, between the Barber Shop and Air New Zealand, near the intersection with Milford Road and Dodson Avenue. Parking is very easy around this area. Phone 963 2352, visit www.themat.co.nz or like them on Facebook to be kept up to date with the latest news.

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Meet TheMat team… Natalie Moving to New Zealand and having my first child provided me with the opportunity to pursue my love of yoga and train as a teacher. Opening TheMat is the realisation of my dream to make my passion my profession. Yoga (and motherhood) have taught me to look to the future and let go of the past, they connect me to the present moment. My background is pro sport, I used to ski race and then worked as an event planner in the Swiss Alps. I am fascinated by anatomy, physiology, and how the mind and body work together.

Marie I began my yoga journey in Tokyo in 2004. I won an air ticket to NZ from a radio station promo, and following my interest in yoga began 2 years of intensive teacher training in Auckland. I apply my yoga skills on a daily basis, working with the body and mind to build awareness and develop confidence and self esteem. I am now a NZ resident with a kiwi son, and my practice helps me with the many challenges of being a busy mother.

Madeline I was born and raised in the beautiful Hokianga. I was lucky enough to stumble upon yoga about 9 years ago. That day I caught the yoga bug! Now I read yoga books, talk yoga, watch yoga on TV and socialise with other yogis. Yoga has taught me to take myself to where I think my limit is and then push a little bit more. With yoga I find I can achieve things I would have previously imagined to be impossible – this being physically, mentally and emotionally. I am a mum with one daughter who inspires me to keep practicing and become a better role model for her .

Liz I am a kiwi, born on the North Shore, grew up in Milford and went to Milford Primary. I first found yoga about 12 years ago. My first teacher, who was 74 at the time, is who inspired me to want to learn more and to teach. I later found Ashtanga yoga. Coming from a background of running, tennis and netball I connected with this dynamic and ﬂowing form. It was only later I realised the depth of yoga and the difference it makes to every part of my life. I currently work in Human Resources and have done for nearly eight years. Yoga is what keeps me grounded during the stressful times. I recommend yoga to anyone of any age, ability or background as a way to balance the busy lives we lead.

Selina Come and meet our fabulous teachers and enjoy our February opening offer of 20% off your first week of sessions at The Mat. Open from Saturday February 2nd. TheMat, 107 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 963 2352 or visit www.themat.co.nz

I am a dedicated yoga student and am committed to a positive lifestyle and wellbeing, which I love to share with my students. I started practising yoga at 15, when I tagged along with my mum to an Iyengar yoga class. I loved it, and soon, I was the one dragging Mum to the classes! While at university, I tried an Ashtanga class with my best friend at the Auckland Yoga Academy and felt an immediate connection with this amazing practice. The rewards of a regular practice soon became apparent ‘off the mat’ – physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a result of this deep connection, I went on to complete two years of intensive yoga teacher training, and have gained qualification as a Yoga Alliance 500 hours registered yoga teacher.

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Crafty Knitwits

Get All Sewn Up in 2013! Crafty Knitwits’ Linda Geor looks ahead to 2013 and shares her tips on shoulder seams... Milford does have its own special MAGIC! Our mall is different from all of the others; it is actually pleasant to shop. The street shops are interesting and offer friendly service. At our end of Milford, there is a lot of change happening and it is all good. Kerry and I have been able to go and have a quiet wine at the new Thirsty Frog just next door to us on Kitchener Road. They are just in the throes of refurbishing, so will be interesting to watch how it develops into a French-ﬂavoured wine bar. In the meantime, it is very pleasant to sit and have a quiet wine - really good idea for Milford! We notice there is refurbishing going on in a few of the other shops at this end of Kitchener Road and, from what we hear, these new businesses will be good for Milford. We are also extending our premises into the Milford Beauty Salon space as they are relocating into Dobson Street. Watch our space as we develop our store and service offerings. 2013 promises to be an interesting year! 2012 was a busy and challenging year for us. It got a bit hectic towards Christmas, with lots of late orders for Christmas presents, but after a few very late nights, we made it! Kerry’s beautifully handcrafted Christmas trees lit up our windows and caused quite a lot of comment and very positive feedback. It was a bit sad to take them down. If you haven’t visited us lately, it is worth dropping in as we have made more space on the Milford Road side of the building. This means that customers have much easier access and are able to view our fabrics, haberdashery and needlework kits more easily - do pop in for a browse!

What to do for 2013 We have an interesting Class List this year, as printed here. Check it out and book in early, that way you won’t be disappointed. We no longer have one day classes for quilting/sewing projects, but have shifted to having Monday night classes giving people the opportunity to see projects right through to completion. We have just heard so much feedback from people saying that they have attended one day classes, but have never actually finished the project they started to learn. So, for instance, we will run a class on making Bali Bags over the course of a month, giving people time to finish properly and be satisfied that they have learned all the techniques and see completion for the fruits of their efforts. I was very lucky to be given a Liberty Print English Paper Quilting Kit for Christmas along with a lovely Liberty Print Book. I must admit to be more a knitter than a sewer, but this is hand sewing and I am really enjoying completing the hexagons. It is something I can pick up and do anywhere and the result is very lovely. We may start up an evening group for people who would like to learn this or simply be in good company completing their work. If you are interested, come in and register your interest.

Tip of the Month Grafting shoulder seams is a good idea instead of sewing the shoulders together. The finish is much tidier. When you get to the cast off (bind off) at the shoulder, put the stitches on a holder until you are ready to put the shoulders together. You need to have the same number of stitches for each shoulder piece. So, for instance, if you have 15 stitches for the front shoulder, you should have 15 for the matching shoulder piece. Put each 15 stitches on a separate needle with the needles facing the same way when holding the two pieces for grafting together (right sides together) so you are knitting with two needles in the left hand and one needle in the right hand. Put the right hand needle through the front of the first stitch on the front needle and the front of the first stitch on the back needle. Knit as usual dropping both loops off the left hand needles at the same time (so in effect you are knitting two stitches together) and repeat this for the second stitches on both needles and then cast off in the usual way from the right hand needle. Keep repeating this process until you have completed casting off. Voila! You have finished grafting the shoulder and it looks so neat and tidy! - Linda.

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Crafty Knitwits Classes for First Half of 2013 Weekly Knitting Group Every Wednesday 2 Sessions 1-2.30pm or 7-8.30pm. Tutor: Heather Mcdonald. Cost: $5 per session plus materials. Light refreshments provided. Weekly Crochet Group Every Thursday 6.30-8pm. Tutor: Kerry Bowles. Cost: $5 per session plus materials. Light refreshments provided Weekly Knitting Project Speciﬁc Group Every Thursday 6.30-8pm. Tutor: Linda Geor Cost: $5 per session plus materials. Light refreshments provided. Jelly Roll Fun Quilt 4 sessions to complete the quilt. Dates: Monday nights 6.30pm - 9pm. 11 March, 18 March, 8 April, 15 April. Tutor: Kerry Bowles. Cost: $10 per session (total cost $40) plus materials. Bring own Sewing Machine. Light refreshments provided. Baby Bow Quilt 3 initial sessions to start the quilt. Dates for initial sessions: Monday nights 6.30pm - 8.30pm, 22 April, 29 April, 13 May. This quilt is a combination of Machine and Hand Quilting. Further sessions planned as progress of all participants is gauged. Tutor: Glen Weir. Cost: $10 per session plus materials. Bring own Sewing Machine. Light refreshments provided. Bali Bag 4 Sessions to complete bag. Dates Monday Nights 6.30-9pm, 10 June, 17 June, 24 June, 1 July. Tutor: Kerry Bowles. Cost: $10 per session plus materials. Bring own Sewing Machine. Light refreshments provided. English Paper Quilting Group We are thinking of holding this on a Monday Night once a month for people who would like to learn or who already enjoy hand sewing quilts using this method. We have not set any dates yet, just looking for expressions of interest to join this group. No machine required.Co- ordinator: Linda Geor. Watch out for the second half of the year. We are thinking of having some of the following sessions: Embroidery, Advent Calendar, Bonbon Bag, Christmas Table Runner. Of course Knitathon will be on and this year we intend to include Knitting, Crochet and Quilting and have some new ideas on ensuring we produce good quality, highly desirable rugs and quilts for auction… And of course have great fun! More on this in upcoming issues of Channel.

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Spotlight on Milford: House of Travel

For the Love of Travel

Heather Vermeer meets global travel guru, Mary Shields The word expert is often bandied about, but in the case of travel knowledge, Milford has such an undisputed expert in its midst. After 20 previous years in the travel industry, Mary Shields established the House of Travel branch in the village 12 years ago. In this time, she has grown her team of herself plus two, into the size of a football team. Yes, with industry experience stretching into the hundreds of years, the 11-strong travel team sure knows a thing or two about how to plan a good trip. Leisure travel is based on the ground ﬂoor of the Kitchener Road centre, part of the New Zealand-owned brand, with a dedicated team focusing on corporate travel needs on the first ﬂoor. Despite her 30-plus years of experience, Milford resident Mary has the enthusiasm of a newcomer to the field – her eyes illuminating when recalling travel tales: “Oh I just love to travel! I do love France, and Europe in general, for me, you can never grow tired of it; with so many very different countries and cultures to experience.” Mary has lived in the USA and travelled through much of Asia. Currently Africa intrigues her, as does ‘emerging’ destination, Burma. One of their clients has just returned from this newly democratic state and ‘place of the moment’. Raving about its beauty and its charm, the client’s advice was to go as soon as possible before it inevitably alters. Living and working in the heart of Milford, Mary’s has become very much a recognisable and undeniably elegant presence in the village, helping to launch many a travel plan in style. She said: “We have established trust within

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Oh I just love to travel! I do love France, and Europe in general, for me, you can never grow tired of it… the local community and have so many happy clients who return again and again; it’s reassuring and very gratifying for us.” Cruises are reliably popular with their established client base, but many new cruising destinations such as Antarctica, Cambodia and Vietnam offer something different to ensure that even the most experienced cruise enthusiast doesn’t get stuck in a rut. Mary added: “People should never think twice about coming in to see us with their ideas. They may have done their own research themselves and we can put the structure around it to make a plan.” So if you’re planning to get out into the big wide world any time soon, make Mary’s team in Milford your first port of call and set off in style. House of Travel, 172, Kitchener Road, Milford 486 2549 mshields@hot.co.nz www.hotmilford.co.nz

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Antiques & Things With Bernard Molloy

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 talks about Art Deco.

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“Loving” Art Deco What with the Napier ART DECO WEEKEND coming up this February 14-17th, many avid Deco followers will be climbing aboard their ‘period automobiles’ together with all their Deco clothes & trappings and heading south to the Bay for a glorious fun-filled time. You lucky lot! Napier, thanks to the destruction caused by the 1931 earthquake and the re-build in the 1930’s, is of course now considered by many as the world’s leading example of an ‘Art Deco City’. We also love Art Deco and do have an interesting assortment of Deco pieces in store. We will be featuring these on display from February 1st, so please do come in and have a look. Art Deco or Deco, is a stunning bold design style which first appeared in France during the 1920’s, flourished internationally during the 1930’s and 40’s, then eventually disappeared in the post World War II era. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with machine-age imagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colors with bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology and this distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by the earlier Art Nouveau style. The Art Deco era is often dated from 1925 when the French ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels’ was organised to showcase new ideas in ‘Applied Arts’. Deco, therefore, is definitely French in origin but the period was also heavily influenced by pre-modern art from around the world. The term “Flapper” was in use in the early 1900’s but by 1920 it had taken on the full meaning of the ‘flapper generation style and attitudes’ and was thus linked to the Deco Era. In his 1920 lecture on Britain’s surplus of young women caused by the loss of young men in war, Dr. R. Murray-Leslie criticised ‘the social butterfly type’ as, “the frivolous, scantily-clad, jazzing flapper, irresponsible and undisciplined, to whom a dance, a new hat, or a man with a car, were of more importance than the fate of nations”. DECO covers a huge range of ‘things’ from architecture, to clothes, decorative items, cars, aeroplanes, ships, magazines & books, advertising, jewellery, watches, and so on. It was a fascinating and glamorous period and is therefore a wonderful period for collectors to indulge in.

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It’s hard to find something that is truly artisan. But Evelyn and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things - Swiss style. Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads, just in time for summer. They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding, Birthday, Anniversaries etc. Party Breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also Breads, rolls & small savouries. Catering Available.

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Hobsonville Point: Farmers Market

Mayor Len Brown.

Spirit of Hard Work Shown on The Shore Auckland Mayor Len Brown sees Channel Magazine as a great way to communicate with North Shore people. This is his first column of 2013... As we head back to work after the summer break, I want to reflect on the hard work and strong commitment of the North Shore local boards and councillors. In December,the Auditor-General’s report into two years of Auckland Council noted the ‘can-do’ attitude amongst council staff, the local boards, councillors and our council-controlled organisations, and their commitment to making a unified Auckland work. The North Shore is the embodiment of this spirit and I am proud of the commitment your elected representatives and our council staff have, not only to making the unified Auckland succeed, but working hard towards our goal of Auckland being the most liveable city in the world. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board chair Chris Darby and Kaipatiki Local Board chair Lindsay Waugh consistently and constructively engage with me, my office and local councillors Ann Hartley and George Wood. There is a tangible and productive relationship between the two boards and the governing body representatives in their respective and complementary roles. That doesn’t mean everyone agrees all of the time, but there is genuine mutual respect for different perspectives and opinions, and passion to achieve the best for the Shore and its people. In a poll conducted not long before the amalgamation, the majority of North Shore residents supported the super city proposal as long as their representatives worked positively and collaboratively. Your message was clear and it was rewarded – you have staunch North Shore champions in your local boards. Chris, Lindsay and their teams have made sure their communities’ interests are well-represented and reflected in the blueprint for our future, the Auckland Plan, and the draft Unitary Plan. I enjoyed sharing Chris and Lindsay’s company at a recent milestone – the re-opening of the stunning Hurstmere Green and look forward to sharing this month’s launch of the Beach Haven wharf and ferry service with Lindsay, who lobbied so hard for it. Both chairs have also been very supportive of my Mayor in the Chair events on the North Shore, attending the sessions, chatting to locals about their concerns and always well-versed in the local issues and the action their boards and the wider council are taking to address them. In my experience, Chris, Lindsay, Ann and George’s engagement with and commitment to their areas is totally characteristic of the North Shore. Governance and council operations come under intense public scrutiny and lively debate. I’ve enjoyed some frank and feisty discussions with local residents and business people in places like Devonport, Takapuna, Sunnynook. It is awesome to see such an engaged community. Your representatives are doing your passion for your community proud – they share it wholeheartedly. Len Brown – Mayor of Auckland

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The Foodie’s Shore Why go to Farmers Markets? There are many reasons: You get to meet producers who actually make their products, there is a great community atmosphere, they have unique products, you meet interesting people, and you get to see great chefs cook market food (well you do at our market anyway). But my number one reason is actually a lot simpler: Fresh vegetables. I made a post on my Facebook page about 1 dollar broccoli and it went crazy. I was walking past the Country Fresh stall at the Hobsonville Point Farmers Market and they had a special on broccoli. This was the greenest, freshest broccoli I have ever seen. I was told it was pulled out of the ground THAT morning! 4 hours old broccoli. Speaking to the producer, he is very modest and explains to me it’s nothing special. It is the same as the produce the supermarkets get but just a couple of weeks (yes weeks) fresher. Fresh broccoli is delicious and I have posted a great broccoli recipe on my website.

It is the same as the produce the supermarkets get but just a couple of weeks (yes weeks) fresher. That for me sums up the markets, the freshest and most cared for produce you can get. With a bit of pre-planning it really isn’t that hard to do your shopping at the markets and then go to the supermarket for your toiletries etc. What: Hobsonville Point Farmers Market. Where: Hobsonville Point, just over the Greenhithe Bridge (Squadron Drive Exit) When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 1pm. Web: facebook.com/hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket As always if you have an opinion I would love to hear it and you can get in touch through www.chefkevinblakeman.com or www.facebook.com/chefkevinblakeman Kevin Blakeman, Demonstration Chef at the Hobsonville Point Farmers Market.

North Harbour Business Association

What is in it for me? How many times have you heard this from clients, suppliers and other business partners? We are hearing this more often as business owners seek to determine what their value proposition is within a crowded and competitive market. Does your product have capacity for innovation – to grow and adapt with the market? Is your price component protected through operational excellence, i.e. is it fit for service – not under or over specced, as neither will be valued by the recipient. And finally – how well do you know your customer? If you are in tune, then the outcome will reﬂect the two way commitment. Feedback is that if you can meet the market in two aspects and beat the market in the third, you are well placed. What has the above got to do with the heading? This is exactly the process NHBA has undergone over the last twelve to eighteen months. So here are the ways we are going to help grow your business in 2013. We will take responsibility to make sure that Auckland Transport understands what is important to business. We will work with business to maximise the use of the parking available, to promote and educate staff and businesses as to the alternatives available to simply driving in on your own. We will even provide free public transport passes so there is no risk to give it a try. Our Real Time Cameras will show you when is a good time to leave the office and when to avoid the frustrations of being stuck in traffic. Real ways to help prevent crime. We have received excellent feedback from businesses about our crime prevention toolkit – therefore this will still be available along with the crime prevention through environmental design surveys. We will also provide training around subjects such as internet fraud, personal safety, internal theft, shoplifting and CCTV – plus more as identified as important to you throughout the year. Our security patrol also adds a further layer of deterrent and compliments your own security arrangement. Last

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year burglaries decreased by a further 8% in our NHBA area, and we aim to do everything possible to ensure this downward trend continues. Easy ways to meet your biggest customers and to share breakfast with people in power. We are committed to over ten functions per year which include the NHBA Business Breakfasts, Luncheons, Business After Five and our annual Business Expo. The chance to hear from industry leaders while networking with other local business is a profitable and fun way to learn. Give you a voice for your business in the meetings that count. We understand the importance of having someone you can call if you have issues which need resolving. With the voice of 1300 plus members, NHBA does have access to the decision makers. We are here to empower your business and to take away some of the roadblocks which can frustrate you and your staff. In summary, we are here to make sure you are free to concentrate on extracting the most from your business in 2013. If you are part of the North Harbour Business Improvement District, please give us a call if we can help. If you are outside of the North Harbour Business Improvement District, but close by, there is some good news. NHBA intends to invite businesses in the Mairangi Bay/ Albany area to join our association in the coming months. Find out how via www.nhba.org.nz/togetherstronger

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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.

Dr Nicola Pope has 12 years experience on post birth care for both mum and newborns. This month she shares her expertise and experience on pregnancy.

Chiropractic

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.

– birth and beyond

One of my favourite success stories is the baby girl who’d cried since birth with little sleep and no respite for her new parents. After 12 long weeks, mum and dad were at their wits end; sleep deprived and worried what could possibly be wrong with their little girl when they came to see me. As I held her head in my hands and gently began to unwind the stress within her cranial bones and upper neck she went from crying to whimpering and then quiet. After her first 20 minutes of chiropractic care, she went to sleep to tears of relief and joy from mum and grandma. Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the movement of the spine and cranial bones (head) and the central nerve system (brain and spinal cord). When the spine and head don’t move properly, this impinges on the nerve system, which in turn affects the function of the whole body. These affects are different for everyone: In a child, it may manifest as crying, an inability to sleep or ear infections. An adult, perhaps digestive problems, low energy or aches and pains. Post-birth, the attention is obviously on beautiful new bubs. So often I see the new mum’s needs come a poor second, or the common misconception that discomfort and extreme fatigue is just a necessary part of the story. New mums need to be nurtured too and, whether you’ve have had an easy birth with a great recovery, or are recuperating from a C-section, your body needs support for its important role as the provider for your new bundle of joy. Chiropractic care offers you more energy and a quicker recovery, helping you adapt to the wonderful new challenges of being a mother... and thrive in the process! Book yourself or your newborn with us in February and get 50% discount just for mentioning you saw us here in Channel Magazine. Limited to the ﬁrst 7 callers!

Kaytee Boyd.

Are you addicted to sugar? Are you addicted to sugar? Can’t seem to walk past the fridge or pantry without sampling the Christmas left-over chocolate or cakes? Do you feel exhausted? Anxious? Depressed? Tired? Many people eat their weight in sugar every year. This may be why you feel tired, achy, ‘brain fogged’, anxious, and unable to lose weight. As most people have found, simply trying to cut out sugar usually does not work very well. Who wants to cut out things that give you pleasure anyway? If you live a long life because you’ve cut out everything you enjoy, why bother? In Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum’s book “Beat Your Sugar Addiction Now” he talks about the four key types of sugar addiction:TYPE 1: Hooked on “Energy Drinks or Coffee” Chronically exhausted and hooked on caffeine and sugar – when daily fatigue causes sugar (and caffeine) cravings. Sometimes all you need is to improve nutrition, sleep, and exercise. When your energy increases, you won’t need sugar and caffeine for an energy boost. Real Health Clinic will teach you how to turbo charge your energy in an easy and healthy way. TYPE 2: Feed Me Now or I’m Gunna Kill You When life’s stress has exhausted your adrenal glands – for those of you who get irritable when you’re hungry and crash under stress, it is important to treat your adrenal exhaustion. TYPE 3: The Happy Lollie Hunter Sugar cravings caused by yeast/Candida overgrowth – for those of you with chronic nasal congestion, sinusitis, spastic colon (irritable bowel syndrome), treating yeast overgrowth is critical. TYPE 4: Depressed and Craving Carbs Sugar cravings caused by your period, menopause, or andropause. Standard blood testing for hormonal deficiencies will not reveal the problems until they are very severe, sometimes leaving people deficient for decades. THE SOLUTION Finally, there’s a simple solution to sugar addiction. At Real Health we treat the underlying causes using Total Body Modification, finding the functional faults of the body’s sugar control mechanism and correct it, then we create a diet focusing on your individual sugar type. You will find that not only do your sugar cravings go away, but you also feel dramatically better overall. There’s more good news! Once you have broken your sugar addiction, your body will usually be able to handle sugar in moderation. This means saving sugar for dessert or snacks where it belongs, and going for quality, not quantity. Call today and make the first step in gaining greater health and vitality.

Contact: Dr Nicola Pope, Zest Chiropractic, Phone 963 9447. Visit: www.zestchiro.co.nz

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

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. John Appleton.

Heart Failure As I See It

Fourteen years ago at the age of 79 my father died of ‘heart failure’. At the time I knew very little about this condition but I set out to learn as much as I could in the hope that I might avoid the onset of this life threatening disease. Many people might imagine that the term heart failure refers to a situation where the heart suddenly stops beating. Heart failure is in fact a chronic and progressive condition whereby the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s requirement for blood and oxygen. The most common contributors to the development of heart failure are coronary heart disease – high blood pressure which puts extra strain on the heart – heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and damage to the heart muscle by infections alcohol, drug abuse or sometimes as a side effect of prescribed drugs. In a recent letter to the editor of the NZ Herald Dr Andrew Connolly from Middlemore Hospital noted that ‘50% of health costs accrue in the last two years of life’. With this in mind heart failure should be a priority for our health system. The Ministry of Health acknowledges that it’s a significant personal and public health problem and international literature shows growing hospital admission rates for heart failure and a high level of re-admissions (my father was admitted several times). Maori have the highest hospital admissions for heart failure at nearly three times that of non-Maori. The two most noticeable indications of heart failure are shortness of breath (dyspnea) and Odema (build-up of fluid). As the pumping action of the heart becomes less and less powerful, blood does not move efficiently through the circulatory system and starts to back up, increasing the pressure in the blood vessels and forcing fluid from the blood vessels into body tissues. If the left side of the heart (the left ventricle) starts to fail, fluid collects in the lungs making it more difficult for the airways to expand and breathing becomes more difficult particularly with activity or when lying down. If the right side of the heart, (the right ventricle) which pumps de-oxygenated blood to the lungs is not able to maintain function, fluid collects in the feet and lower legs. Many people might be surprised to know that it takes more energy for the heart to relax and fill with blood than it does to contract and pump the blood. There’s a condition associated with heart failure known as Diastolic Dysfunction which is where the filling phase of the heart is compromised. Current treatment for heart failure is based on a cocktail of pharmaceuticals which include vasodilators which help the blood vessels to dilate (the most commonly used is an ACE inhibitor) Beta Blockers which slow down the heart rate, lower blood pressure, and have a direct effect on the heart muscle to lessen the workload of the heart. Diuretics (often referred to as ‘water’ pills) are used to help remove fluid buildup. The most commonly prescribed Diuretics are Furosemide and Spironolactone. Another drug is Digoxin which helps to slow the heart and make the heart contract more strongly. Many heart failure patients are also taking Cholesterol lowering drugs and other medications.

All this would be well and good if the statistics for heart failure were significantly improving thus avoiding the ever increasing requirement for secondary care as the disease progresses. This is however not the case and clearly some new thinking is required. Anyone who is willing to open their eyes to search for new horizons will see that the answer lies in the field of ‘bioenergetics’ (a field of biochemistry that concerns energy ﬂow through living systems). One thing that is very clear – heart failure is not caused by a deficiency of any pharmaceutical drug but it may be caused by deficiencies of key nutrients essential for the production of cellular energy (the energy currency used by the body is known as ATP - adenosine triphosphate). Heart failure is a disease that manifests when the energy needs of the heart are not able to be met. This is simple biochemistry and surely therefore, prevention and treatment of heart failure should be based on meeting the energy needs of the heart. The energy powerhouses found in all of our cells are known as Mitochondria and it’s no surprise given the energy requirements of the heart that Mitochondria occupy 75% of the volume of every heart cell. There are four vital nutrients that our Mitochondria need if they are to function optimally thus providing the cell with the fuel it needs – Coenzyme Q10 – D-Ribose – L-Carnitine and Magnesium (known in metabolic cardiology as ‘The Awesome Foursome’). Q10 is known as the ‘energy’ molecule – sparking the production of ATP D-Ribose is a key component of the molecular structure of ATP – L-Carnitine shuttles fats into the Mitochondria to be burned for energy and Magnesium has many roles including switching on the ‘energy enzymes’. It should be noted that Beta Blockers and Cholesterol drugs inhibit the endogenous (in the body) production of Coenzyme Q10 – effectively compromising the process of making ATP. As levels of Coenzyme Q10 drop the heart becomes weaker. Prior to Christmas I learned of an elderly man who was dying of heart failure. His doctors told him that there was nothing more that could be done and he was referred to the hospice. Family members arrived from overseas fearing the worst. Thanks to a doctor who was not willing to give up – the man was given optimal doses of the ‘Awesome Foursome’. He’s back at home able to walk around and although he is still very ill he’s doing really well. If simple nutritional interventions can be life-saving for someone at the end stage, what could they do when it comes to prevention, treatment at the time of diagnosis or reducing the need for hospital care later on? As I see it, it’s high time to overcome bias and what we learned in the 20th century and start looking into simple very safe and effective solutions to a very costly disease. American Cardiologist Dr Stephen Sinatra has written an excellent and easy to read book on this topic “The Sinatra Solution” (available from Amazon.com)

John Appleton Ph: 09-489-9362 – john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

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Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

Fizzing Temptations As Valentine’s Day approaches the romantics out there start thinking of ways to treat their partners, woo their soul mates or maybe just treat themselves and what could be more romantic than champagne or sparkling wine and chocolate. Before you dash to your local supermarket or Glengarrys this difficult pairing can be bubbles of trouble if you don’t put a little thought into it or make a night of choosing what you think tastes the best. Bubbles are high in acidity, and chocolate (yes I have to admit it) has a high fat content and this can mean that neither ends up tasting very wonderful. There are a few tips below on how to match these two iconic romantic treats but please remember you can have a lot of fun trying to put them together. When choosing your champagne or sparkling wine try to stay away from the particularly dry ones, otherwise after a bite of chocolate you will find yourself avoiding taking another sip of your bubbles as it will be even sharper in taste than before. Find something that is particularly fruity, rosé bubbles are a good choice and what could be more romantic than pink bubbles on Valentine’s Day. The more adventurous could try Shiraz bubbles. When choosing your chocolate, I’m afraid dark chocolate lovers will struggle to match it to bubbles, it is far more suited to a delicious red wine although our sharp lemon ﬂavoured heart did work well – at least I thought so! White chocolate is best suited to champagne, especially if it has some fruity notes as well. The chocolates at Devonport Chocolates that will be delightful with champagne are our freeze dried raspberry and honey bon bon, passionfruit honey bon bon, dark chocolate and lemon heart and our limoncello cup.

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Community News

Quality Healthcare: with Medplus Lake Rd

Showcasing the Very Best of NZ General Practice

Volunteers Colin Mayers, Chairman, and Cindy Koroi.

Don’t Bin It – Donate It! Tidying up the business, warehouse or even your home and garage this summer? Think twice before dumping old unwanted off-cuts and material items, they could be used for crafty projects by the community. The North Shore Resource Centre was established in 1985 in response to a need expressed by local community groups ‘for a centre to be established in a central location to provide sorting, storage and distribution facilities for factory off cuts to be recycled as art and craft resources.’ Located at 100 Wairau Road, behind Hire Quip, beside Westpac Bank, Glenfield, the centre is manned by a small team of unpaid, dedicated volunteers on Wednesdays from 10am until 4pm and the first Saturday of each month from 10am until 12noon. Chairman Colin Mayers said: “We desperately need help from our local community so that we can give something back to the community. We collect all sorts of items that are usually over-looked or thrown away.” Materials donated to the centre include wool, small untreated wood off cuts, paper, cardboard, material, cards, beads, feathers or any useful item. Colin added: “If there is an obsolete picture or advert on one side of some paper, for example, that doesn’t matter at all. We’ll even come and collect if you can provide some resources for us.” Community groups such as Brownies, Guides, kindergartens, play centres, schools, and home schoolers, use the resources for art lessons and special projects, giving a small donation towards the expenses of running the centre in return. Volunteers are also sought to help run the centre on a rostered basis, so if you are able to donate goods or volunteer time please contact Colin Mayers on 4104605 or Barbara on 4108923 or email northshoresource@gmail.com - or head down to the centre and leave your name and contact details at 100 Wairau Road, Glenﬁeld, behind Hire Quip.

Whilst most of us know about Master Plumbers and Master Builders when choosing tradesmen, not many people know what designations of quality to look for when choosing a doctor or general practice. There are several key markers to guide you, and the information should be easily obtained, either on the practice or the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners websites. Family doctors will provide you with their qualifications, not just their basic medical degree but also any special interests or post graduate qualifications they may have, such as diplomas in Child Health, Family Planning, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Medicine, Aviation Medicine etc. If they have “FRNZCGP” after their name they are a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Fellowship is a good indicator that they have undergone a rigorous post graduate training programme in order to become a General Practitioner. Fellowship of the College is attained by completing the two-stage General Practice Education Programme, passing the Primary Membership Examination and the Fellowship Assessment and producing a certificate of good standing from the Medical Council of NZ. Those that are members or associates of the College are working towards fellowship. Not only should individual doctors be accredited, but the medical practice they operate in should be too. The Royal NZ College of General Practitioner’s test for this is called “Cornerstone”. This accreditation process is used by health care organisations to accurately assess their level of performance in relation to established standards and to implement ways to continuously improve the health care system. Cornerstone looks at every aspect of the practice’s functioning, from the patient experience, physical environment, clinical effectiveness and professional development. There are minimum standards that have to be met by legislation, higher standards that are required by the RNZCGP and desirable standards that are not essential. Cornerstone accreditation lasts 3 years, and practices interested in demonstrating excellence undergo an initial assessment and then complete an annual review to maintain accreditation. Medplus has recently completed its inaugural Cornerstone accreditation, to assure both patients and the wider public that Medplus is providing the very best in health care services. Dr Michele Hollis commented “Whilst we were confident that we had set up Medplus to exceed all the standards, we were taken aback with the very positive feedback provided by the Cornerstone assessors.” In assessing Medplus, the representatives from the RNZCGP stated that “This practice demonstrates the very best of New Zealand General Practice.” They further commented that “The service they provide to their community is the vision of integrated family health services.” Medplus is certainly proud of this achievement. When asked what the most rewarding aspect from the Cornerstone assessment was, Dr Heidi MacRae stated that “It was great to hear the assessors say that our team all shared the same vision and showcased what quality general practice is all about. We are fortunate to have the people in our practice that have the passion and drive to ensure everything we do is of the highest standards.” Dr Fiona Brow commented that “Our vision was to provide a superb and user friendly service to our population and it is gratifying to know that this was exactly the feedback we received from professional assessors.” Dr Annie Si said “The Medplus team are pleased to have achieved so much in just 18 months of operation but we are already working on new ideas and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and to retain the high standards set to date. This is just the beginning!”

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NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay

This Month at NIKAU Lovely gifts suitable for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, beautiful heart and rose candles from Living light in romantic colours. Surprize your valentine with a gift of love from one of Nikauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many beautiful presents.

Wearable Art

Anna Palmer is a New Zealand born artist who specialises in dichroic glass jewellery. Since teaching herself to make dichroic glass jewellery Anna has created stunning pieces of wearable art. Her pieces display a wide spectrum of colours that change when viewed from different directions. The result is fiery iridescence an effect also seen in nature, peacock feathers and opals creating stunning pieces of wearable art.

Wall Art

Nikki Johnson works mostly with glass, Paua and metal, of which is a secret blend. Her art is described as house jewellery - art to adorn your walls. With a passion for her art and surroundings each piece is handmade. Creating her own designs from her studio by the sea in Nelson.

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Ceramic Beauty

Natural Beauty Mike Hughes lives in Waiatarua and works from home producing Kauri photo frames. Housed in these beautiful frames are Kevin Kilsby ceramics tiles. Each of his frames are unique and make lovely gifts for special occasions.

Rod Harris a professional self taught artist has been painting for 15 years. Harris is a versatile artist, painting contemporary and realism inspired by New Zealand coastal and landscape scenes. Harris also produces a range of garden art wall panels. With the vibrant colour palette Harris uses, these ceramic beauties are sure to brighten any home.

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Bikes, BBQ and Blues, Fort Takapuna: Sunday 3 March, 10am – 5pm

Get Your Motors Running… A bikers’ mecca will be created on the North Shore next month as enthusiasts gather to ogle some ﬁne machinery and enjoy some live Blues and tasty barbecuing, all for a great cause. “Bikes, BBQ & the Blues” is a must for all motorcycle enthusiasts, says bike aficionado Rob Lauder, co-organiser of this Devonport Rotary Club bike-fest fund-raiser at Fort Takapuna on March 3rd. North Shore local Rob said: “It’s an event all about motorcyclists and THEIR bikes! It’s a day to celebrate our collective passion for motorcycles, at Auckland’s largest gathering of bikes, together with a Blues concert and plenty of food vendors to suit all tastes. It’s a brilliant afternoon for emersion in our passion and every rider and club display has the chance to win one of many spot prizes.” The stunning location on the cliff top at Fort Takapuna in Devonport is perfect for a summer’s afternoon of outdoor fun and is guaranteed to have an extra sparkle on March 3rd when the event promises to bring hundreds of gleaming motorcycles to the peninsula. The event is open to all - $5 entry for individuals, $20 for motorcyclists on their bikes – with each entry going into a rafﬂe to win some fabulous bike-related prizes. Rob, manager of The Esplanade Hotel Bar and Restaurant in Devonport, started up the event four years ago with fellow enthusiast Roy Dykes. Roy said: “It’s becoming the event to be at for the biking community across Auckland. We had over 1500 people and at least 500 bikes last time so we’re hoping to build on that again this year.”

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Rob, who owns a Buell XB12R and three small 1950s British 2-stroke bikes two James and a pink BSA Bantam - said: “It’s been a great pleasure in the last three years to see the wonderful machinery that has been ridden up on the day. To add to the day, we have bike shops with exhibits of the very latest on the show room ﬂoor, and club and collector displays featuring so much motorcycling history. Adding: “You will see bikes of all types and marques with much to enthuse about. From the rare and prestigious point of view we regularly have displays of the famous McIntosh Manx Nortons and other restorations from the workshop of Ken McIntosh. Also expected again this year, is the incredible Britten.” Interesting and amusing bike-related footage from early days of motorcycling, to cult movie clips and stunning racing footage will be shown throughout the day. A strong line-up of Blues artists will provide the moody sounds for the day and food aplenty will be on sale. Organisers Roy and Rob are grateful to the Navy for their support and co-operation on the Fort Takapuna festival, which promises to give visitors and Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand a real rev up! Bikes, BBQ and Blues, Fort Takapuna, Sunday 3 March, 10am – 5pm, $20 on a motorbike, $5 on-foot entry.

Residential Property Management with Quinovic

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Quinovic has been operating in Takapuna for the past 12 months. It is a privately owned and operated business that has been around for 24 years. Their expertise is in renting and effective management of residential properties. Local business owners Graeme and Michelle Henderson are Shore people. They have lived on the Shore for over 25 years and are property investors themselves. They have operated a portfolio of homes and apartments for property owners on the North Shore for some time and have now opened a Takapuna office to enhance their services to North Shore property owners and to expand the business. There are many advantages to the Quinovic offering for property owners. “Firstly we don’t charge Letting Fees so we attract a wider group of tenants” explains Graeme Henderson. “We have leading edge computerised management systems that give owners 24/7 access to their file and a big advantage is that property management is our business. That’s what we do. Pure and simple. That’s our core business. We don’t have the conﬂict that is often associated with real estate agencies and body corporate managers.” Sandra May is Quinovic’s Business Development Manager. Sandra enjoys living in Takapuna with husband Bjoern and has extensive experience in residential property management. “I understand the need for residential rental owners to maximise the return on their investments”, explains Sandra. “I work closely with the owners to ensure the property is presented well to prospective tenants, this way we ensure we maximise the weekly rent, often higher than our competitors, even in today’s market”. We make the whole process easy for the property owner,” adds Graeme. “I challenge North Shore home owners who are looking for a better property management option to let us show you what we can do. We offer a free rental appraisal for your property with absolutely no strings attached.”

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

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

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

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Kiwi ingenuity never fails to amaze me, and fishers are some of the best. Aidan Bennett Craig, my faithful stocktaker, was telling me how he carries a solar of Benefitz and Channel Magazine powered garden light in his rocket launcher as a night light. I have never tagged and released heard of that before.had a great Christmas and you are all enjoying this spell of good I hope everyone this 20kg plus Kingy It is a shame that the days are starting to shorten and there is the smell in the passage weather. between Durville of winter in again, the air.just Butlike the last greatyear, news Trevally haveinarrived mythe tank farms to Once theisfithe sh have arrived droves–off and Stephen Islands favourite sashimi. Just remember they have small mouths so down-size your at the top of the Devonport Wharf and all the way up to the Chelsea Sugar Works. hooksItand baits. A 3/0 hook is ample big enough with a small cube bait. They South Island over appears to be better fishing when there is a bit of current flow and being on the drift Easter. areisalso very soft in the mouth sofishow bitthe of fimove nessewith – don’t the preferred method as the sh area on fish rip up their to theheads 500mm mark not offuncommon. as this will result in you pulling the hooks. I also suggest you have the net at the With ready. there being so much more noise and the number of boats on the water during There someornice fishthe taken off the overoption the last Graham Blackall of Waiake caught these two 15 pound the day,have earlybeen morning during evening arerocks a better forfew getting a good catch. Snappers at the North Eastern end of Kawau during a great weeks.InMy advice is smaller baits and keep that berley going for the the Motuihe Channel we have had some good reports, but thebest fish seem to be days fishing in early January. results. A cheap berley mix is half a 5kg berley bomb to three cups of boiled coming through in patches so it is all on for 15 or so minutes and then seems to be a lull rice intothey a bucket. rice is great as it soaks up the oil of the berley bomb until appearThe again. and you up just the Kawau blighters. Youhave can laddle it into of therat Kingi’s. These are Outdon’t wide,end around Flatfeeding Rock and there been heaps water, but remember to keep it going. Once you stop the fi sh will stop biting great fun on the softbaits with some horse Kahawhai to boot. too. There have also been some reports of some very large Kingi’s being caught as well in Thearea Firthonofstick Thames the 40 metre mark with good this baitsaround and poppers. It has got thehas bebeen one offiring the biggest buzz’s you can catches being theanorm. Small boats can also getyour intolure. the action have watching monster Kingi charging after Yahooo!by setting We are running this photo of thePhoto month competition month in Channel FishiNG oF each the MoNth up a good trail along the edge of shallow reefs and fishing little or Magazine. Goodberley luck, tight lines and no lies! unweighted baits down the trail. It is quite amazing how many big fish will The photo can beWe anything to do with fishing even old ones (black and white). each are running this photo of the month competition This is not all about the biggest fish. What we are looking for are interesting come in. As stated last month, spending a bit of time getting live or fresh Hunty & Dodgy. month ininChannel photos that we can publish Channel Magazine. Magazine and they will be of real interest yellowtail be time well spent as well as adding to your bait arsenal. Sure to can be Shore! The photo can be anything to do with fishing, – even old ones (black to people. That’s enough my fishing secrets for this month! If you wish to be in to white). win a Hunts voucher emailfish. your photo(s) to... and This isFishing not all about thejust biggest What we are looking Tight Lines & NoofLies,

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Reorganisational Healing:

With Doctor’s Chris and Lisa Lucks

Doctor's Lisa and Chris

Lucks.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Make an extraordinary start to 2013 with Well & Wild... Pain is a common human experience that we all share. Pain can be physical, emotional, or psychological. Whatever form pain takes, it is always uncomfortable and it is most often perceived as an inconvenience that interrupts life as usual and disrupts our ordinary ways of living. From this perspective, the goal of treatment or therapy is to eliminate pain and return us to life as usual as quickly as possible. If this is not possible, then the goal becomes managing the pain so that we can return (as closely as we can) back to our ordinary ways of living. From a higher perspective, pain can be viewed as a spiritual calling which requires life to become unusual and out of the ordinary. Pain from this perspective has purpose and offers us opportunities for healing, growth, and progress. If you are dealing with pain, disease, or other health or life circumstances, Well & Wild Chiropractic offers you an invitation to go from the ordinary to the non-ordinary to the extraordinary. Dr.’s Chris and Lisa Lucks’ practice sits within a new healthcare paradigm called Reorganisational Healing (ROH), where healthcare meets personal development. Well & Wild Chiropractic provides evidence-based, leading edge NSA and SRI care for spinal reorganisation, personal transformation, and extraordinary living.

Special Oﬀer for Channel Mag Readers Start Well & Wild care this month for only $59 (usually $195). This initial visit includes: comprehensive health history and consultation, computerised spinal exams, first NSA and SRI session, and further recommendations

Where the Wild Things Are Despite the beautiful weather, it’s raining cats and dogs at Flametree Art Garden & Gallery this month, not to mention donkeys, birds, goats and elephants. The theme for February is Wild Thing, with a selection of New Zealand contemporary artists submitting work with an animal theme. Voted People’s Favourite at the recent Sculpture on Shore event for his life-sized elephant, Central North Island driftwood artist Jack Marsden-Mayer is conjuring up a lifesized goat for the show. Jack selects sea-bleached native hardwoods from the coast to make his outdoor artworks, each one filled with unique personality. Te Awamutu- based artist Fleur Benn will show a selection of her whimsical, finely drawn animal portraits on board – bold, cartoonish and with a contemporary spin. Waikato-based illustrator Lara Josei-Bryers includes a framed series of watercolour miniatures of some of her favourite animals – exotic and domestic. There’s even a 1m tall elephant’s head made from chicken wire by Rebekah Dellar. Also outdoors is new work from veteran South Island sculptor Ian Lamont. Ian is famous for his wild and curvaceous interpretation of the NZ cabbage tree. His rusty steel trees have been sent all over the world in his long career, direct from the West Coast of the South Island where he finds his inspiration. Ian’s newest work at Flametree is a towering 3m tall, ready to add instant personality to a native or sub-tropical landscape. Flametree Art Garden & Gallery: 16a O’Brien Road, Coatesville. Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 11am – 4pm. Phone: 09 414 7433, email: shelley@ﬂametreegallery.co.nz, Visit: www.ﬂametreegallery.co.nz or follow us on Facebook.

Call 449-2074 to make an appointment. Mention this ad to receive this special offer. Offer limited to the first 20 callers only. Offer expires March 1st, 2013. To start Well & Wild care today, call 449-2074, or email info@wellandwild.co.nz Visit www.wellandwild.co.nz. For weekly wellness tips, support and inspiration, follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/chiropractornorthshore

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

Once Upon a Time… Jean Lenoir reflects the world’s view of new inventions By 1885, De Dion Bouton, Peugeot, Daimler Benz... these brands were synonymous of rumbling noises, smoke, jerking moves – jeopardising all pedestrians around at speeds berween three to five kilometres per hour. There is nothing new under the sun. When incumbent industries are threatened by a new and disruptive technology, they will use any justification imaginable to kill it in its infancy, trying to convince legislators that their particular special interest is a public interest. Inevitably, it always ends badly. To explain, the Red Flag Act edicted in UK in 1865 for very few ancestors of these first gas and diesel light cars (vis-à-vis, or cyclo cars) imposed a pedestrian to walk 55 yards ahead of the moving monster! By 1770 French Engineer Cugnot invented the first automotive – called Fardier de Cugnot – powered by steam and able to carry five tons of military equipment at an incredible speed of four kilometres per hour. It was difficult to manoeuvre and had no real brakes. It came to an end when it destroyed a brick wall. Later in the 19th century prominent scientists predicted that no man would survive passing in a tunnel at a higher speed than 50 kilometres per hour. Well the first cars were commercialised by 1885 and the overall sales figure in 1905 reached 30,000 units all over the world! Now, most of us have several cars in our lives and would struggle to get by without one. Happy New Year for 2013! We are sure that we will not need to convince you of the effectiveness of Bonificateur ADAGE, like they had to do with the motor vehicle, to entertain your palate and to preserve your health. The revolutionary Bonificateur ADAGE appliance uses Ultrasound Technology, very simple to operate – much easier than your car! Wines and spirits have, for a large portion of their production, been melted and mixed with hundred of molecules, some of them giving bad taste and not good for your future. One of my sons worked in the food industry 8-12 years ago and was exposed to chemicals. This turned for him into bladder cancer three years ago. Fortunately, he overcame the illness – by being fit, eating well, and living a healthy life. The revolutionary Bonificateur ADAGE appliance assists people with healthier living. Drinking good wines responsibly – as described in the Bible– is good for your health. Therefore I do thank Frank and Judy, the local Devonport based Inventors Bonificateur ADAGE appliance to help me to live longer on this Earth. Take advantage of our offers that have been featured in both the December/January and February issues for Bonificateur ADAGE appliance and also the option of staying at our fabulous Spirit of Agnes Sorel Manor in magical Mangawhai (www.sasmanor.co.nz). If, for any reason, you do not want it within one month from the date of purchase, we shall refund you on return of the appliance. Guess why we do make you this offer?!

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SPECIAL OFFER OPTION 1 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.

SPECIAL OFFER OPTION 2 Or you can enjoy this 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 ‘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 birthday or corporate gift. 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.

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. – Happy New Year , from Jean and Yancee.

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our charming village by the sea By Eddie de Heer, Chairman of Devonport Business Association.

. Eddie de Heer

Destination Devonport News, Views, and Information from the Village by the Sea – Devonport.

Hello and welcome to this month’s account of what has been happening in the wonderful seaside village of Devonport. Devonport comes alive in the summer months. Not only is it Auckland’s most beautiful village with 5 sandy beaches, spectacular views from Mount Victoria and North Head, as well as a huge range of wonderful parks and reserves. Many organisations recognise the incredible beauty of Devonport and choose to stage their events here. Two notable events this month are the Devonport Food Wine and Music festival held on the weekend of 16 – 17 February. If you enjoy sitting on the waterfront under pohutukawa trees listening to great music while sampling some of New Zealand’s best food and wine then this festival is for you. The following Saturday 23rd is the Auckland Coastal Challenge with all races finishing in Windsor Reserve. This will certainly be a fun filled day with plenty going on. Of course, while you are in Devonport take time to enjoy and experience the wide range of unique and diverse shopping options. Devonport’s Main Street shopping district is an experience not to be missed. Situated in grand old heritage buildings the retail centre offers a truly unique shopping experience. Most of the shops are independent and locally owned, offering a vast range of boutique products that you will not find in the large corporate malls. From designer clothing to Nordic giftware, handmade chocolates to handmade hats, Devonport has it all. So if you are looking for a special piece of stationary or an old hard to find book, or perhaps a lovely piece of jewellery, a toy for a special grand child or a gift for a friend, take time to discover all the hidden gems that shopping in Devonport has to offer.

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Devonport Community News

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust Happy new year everyone! I hope you have had a relaxing start to 2013. It’s a busy time of year in Devonport with many events underway and coming up in February. Our popular Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings in parks have recommenced. You will find us every Tuesday morning in Windsor Reserve, Devonport, from 9:30am to 11:00am until the end of March. If you Maria Teape. haven’t had a chance to get along to one of these events before, it’s a great opportunity for children and adults alike to socialise and make the most of our fantastic parks. North Shore Croquet Club will once again be holding their annual garage sale on Saturday 9th of February, 8am to midday at the clubhouse, 5 Wairoa Road, Devonport. There will be the usual range of stalls; furniture, furnishings, electrical, white elephant, cakes and preserves and a sausage sizzle for the lookers rather than the shoppers! Devonport Library’s Rhymetime and Wriggle & Rhyme programmes for preschoolers start at 10am on Monday 4th February and 10am on Friday 8th February respectively. The second week of Rhymetime celebrates Chinese New Year with a Year of the Snake Rhymetime: Little Snake Rhymetime and crafts.

For those of you who have recently moved into the area, we’d love to meet you… For those of you who have recently moved into the area, we’d love to meet you at one of our ‘welcome to Devonport’ meetings. The next meeting is being held on Monday the 11th of February. We meet at the Devonport Community House at 10:30am for morning tea and again in the evening at 7pm for wine and nibbles. Another great programme for children is our Kids’ Athletics series held at Vauxhall Reserve, Devonport. Starting on Wednesday 20th of February, 4pm to 6pm, the series will be held weekly at the same time until the 13th of March. Children aged 5ish – 11ish can have fun, giving activities like long jump, high jump and running races a go. Kids should bring a hat and water bottle and need to register when they arrive. Devonport’s folk music event, Folk in the Park, is back at the band rotunda in Windsor Reserve on Sunday 24th February, from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, listening to talented musicians by the sea. There will be food and drink for sale and a preschool play area to entertain the little ones. That’s all from me for now - Maria. For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, please contact dportcomm@xtra.co.nz or call 445 9533

On the Ferry with Fullers: Q&A

Face It: Beauty with Amanda Care Shore beauty expert Amanda Care shares her secrets to looking and feeling gorgeous with Channel readers in her monthly column. Owner of Face It in Devonport, Amanda starts 2013 with a focus on staying stunning over summer.

On the Ferry with

Amanda Care.

Beauty Tips for Hot Summer Days Phew, summer is certainly here in full force! I love this time of year on the Shore, making full use of all our great outdoor spaces. However, the sun and surf can play havoc with your usual beauty routines. The following are my tips for glamour on the go: Make-up: This time of year a good tinted SPF moisturiser will usually suffice, but if you’re like me and like a little more coverage and staying power, then use a light dusting of mineral powder through the t-zone. Apply a glossy bright lip shade and you’re all set. Ultraceuticals Ultra Active Mineral Powder SPF15 $70 and Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+ $79 Skin Breakouts: Due to the heat and humidity skin can feel can feel a lot more congested than usual. Try switching to a lighter moisturiser and incorporating a serum, which works intensively on smoothing the face and keeping pores clear without feeling too heavy. Ultraceuticals A Skin Perfecting Serum $109 Feet: Constantly wearing jandals is a recipe for dry, cracked heels with the continual friction they create. Start using some pumice in the shower and moisturise with a thick cream at night. Toenails also tend to chip and break more often at this time of year, so keep them short and don’t be tempted to pick them off if they break, use clippers instead.

Constantly wearing jandals is a recipe for dry, cracked heels with the continual friction they create. Summer to me is all about keeping things simple and getting out more with friends in the sunshine, not going overboard with too much mascara and fake tan. While it’s warm outside less is more. PS. Don’t forget Valentine’s day on the 14th. Spoil your valentine with a gift voucher from Face It Beauty. Phone or email your request today! Face It, 95 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 0600 www.faceitbeauty.co.nz

Summer sailings across the harbour are one of the many endearing features of living on our glorious North Shore. Not only do locals choose to make the most of this enviable option by sailing to the city each day, but, of course many visitors can be found enjoying this Auckland experience. In this Valentine’s month, Channel grabs ﬁve minutes with a couple who were obviously happy to be sailing together to the city. Alison and Derrick Barker are currently escaping the dreadful British weather and plan to take the Fullers ferries to Waiheke and Rangitoto during their trip.

Names and ranks? Alison, pharmacy dispenser and Derrick, fragrance specialist. Where’s home? England.

Alison & Derrick.

Why the ferry? D: We use the ferry as often as we can to visit the city because it’s such a relaxing and refreshing method of transport, which is not available to us in the UK. A: It must be a wonderful way to go to work! We wish we could travel this way to work – it’s so much better than a 45 minute train ride. In the time the crossing takes you could...? D: …start your night out to the city with a bottle of bubbles (with the Auckland skyline in the background)! A: Play one hole of a golf course. Top deck/bar/outside/below deck - where is your on-board spot of choice? A: Top deck, outside. D: …after you’ve passed by the bar! Any amusing/memorable crossings? D: We’ve been lucky to see dolphins. And as we tucked into a cheeky glass of bubbles on board, we were once surprised to be told that another group of customers before us drank three of these bottles each as they sailed over to the city! A: I dread to think what they were like on the way back! Read a book or newspaper/hold a conversation/take in the views? A: Take in the views. D: It’s also a great way to get a good look at any cruise ships that may be berthed on the quayside. Once the Queen Victoria was docked there looking very regal and majestic – it made the ferry feel like a dinghy in comparison! With Valentine’s Day this month, can you tell us about any romantic sailing experiences? D: Bateau Parisienne – evening dinner cruise on the Seine. A: …followed closely by a delightful dinner cruise around Auckland harbour. It was beautiful to see the sun setting through the Harbour Bridge. And an all-time favourite captain? A: Being a keen golfer, I’d have to say former Ryder Cup Captain Seve Ballesteros who is sadly no longer with us but is still remembered and respected by golfers all over the world. D: Captain of the HMS Pinafore from the famous d’oley carte operas of Gilbert and Sullivan (breaks into song!).

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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Life’s a Puzzle! But it’s fun. Having fun, that’s what it’s all about. So says, the playful owner of Devonport’s puzzle mecca. Petro De Bruyn is passionate about having fun and wants other people to savour the experiences of game-playing and pass this onto the next generation. “My fondest memories are of playing games with the family; all sitting round to play board games and do puzzles together. Although I sometimes didn’t appreciate it at the time, those memories are priceless. These are family memories that you cannot replace.” Will children remember a particular day they played on their electronic hand-held games or phones? Probably not. But if Grandma and Grandad work with you to build a truly impressively sized jigsaw, or Dad is crying laughing at a sneaky move he pulled to win at a board game, those are the moments you remember. Petro and husband Rudi’s store on the Devonport Ferry Building is home to New Zealand’s largest completed jigsaw puzzle – an incredible 18,000 painstaking pieces. It is also home to a colourful, mind-boggling collection of puzzles, board games, card games and jigsaws, of less than 18,000 pieces – though there is one of this size for sale if customers feel that way inclined. (A 5,000 piece jigsaw also on display took Petro and Rudi four months if you want to pit your skills against that.) New Zealand-made wooden puzzles such as Balancing Kiwis and other animals make great gifts for visitors to take home. A range of sturdy metal 3-D puzzles that fit in the palm of your hand, will last a lifetime, are great for tactile puzzling on the go and make a stylish talking point on the coffee table.

There is a lot of basic logic involved that enables you to build your analytical skills. It’s a good work-out for the brain! Former accountant Petro enjoys the logic needed to complete puzzles and makes a habit of testing out all new stock. “Rudi used to be the puzzle person, but now I’m getting pretty good! There is a lot of basic logic involved that enables you to build your analytical skills. It’s a

Petro De Bruyn.

Tactile puzzles - highly addictive.

good work-out for the brain!” A huge range of jigsaws, travel games, card games, logic puzzles, strategy games and piece by piece building puzzles are amongst the staggering selection to please toddlers through to pensioners. Many ought to come with a warning that addiction is likely. Many customers talk to Petro about having a toy chest, a piece of home décor that she feels is a great idea for the home to keep toys and puzzles in one place and allow children and visiting grandchildren to be able to ‘dig in’ whenever they like. The couple are expecting a baby De Bruyn, and one thing is for sure; He or she will be growing up with plenty of precious puzzle-making family memories. Puzzle Shop On the Wharf, Devonport Wharf 446 6060 fun@puzzled.co.nz www.puzzled.co.nz

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Interior Trends: with Amanda Neill

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Navy Museum Breaking open 7 daysDown the Barriers Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service Exhibition 1 June - 31 August 2012 Images from Trendszine.com

Summer Taking the Inside Out

Amanda Neill.

This summer is all about connecting outdoor and indoor styles and making a statement with colour. There is a trend toward fully upholstered furniture and soft furnishings that can sit comfortably inside or outside. Amanda Neill from Designworx an interior designer, has years of experience with fabrics. She knows how important it is to understand how a fabric performs, “The fabric technology that is used to manufacture fabrics means you can have fabrics that will survive in any weather because they’re so durable, even in the harsh New Zealand climate. The foam can stay outdoors in rain, hail or shine so now we can create that extra room outdoors that will enhance our outdoors lifestyle” Amanda suggests a combination of fabrics, patterns and colour to create interest. It is all about how you want to feel in a space. Whether outdoor or indoor products should be chosen that will enhance the feeling you are trying to achieve. Adding an outside ﬂoor rug will also help create a cohesive communication space. 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, and have their own eclectic shop attached to the studio that attracts magpies. People are always wandering in to browse and commenting on the products on display. A great place for your 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

PET DAY @ TORPEDO BAY

In 1942, a women’s service was introduced to 2NDNavy. FEB 2013 | 11 AM later - 4 PM the Seventy years some of these women return, this time to the Navy Museum, Looking fun day an theexhibition whole family to design for andaproduce aboutcan the enjoy? And we do mean the whole family, Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service and bravery, leadership laughter petsthe and all. Come alongand to the Matesthat and brought it to life. Mascots open day. Come to the Navy Museum and share in the Hosted Navy Museum stories of by thethe young women who to notcelebrate only broke the Mates and Mascots exhibition, this fun down barriers in the Navy but in New Zealand society asday well.will raise funds for the SPCA carnival

Auckland. An exhibition not to be missed. Free admission There will be live animal stage shows, stalls

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balloon animals, competitions*, craft activities, and even some friendly SPCA pets up for adoption.

www.navymuseum.co.nz

With lots of fun activities for you and your pet, there will be plenty to see and do. Don’t have a pet, or think that your’s would prefer to stay at home, there will still be a day of fun for you at the Pet Day @ Torpedo Bay event. Entry is free, but a gold coin donation to the SPCA is appreciated. Come along and support this worthy cause. *Best pet/owner look a like, best hat on a pet, best trick, best animal costume on child All animals in attendance must be wellsocialised and be on appropriate restraints (leads or cage). Animals’ actions are the responsibility of their owner.

For more information or bookings phone: (09) 445 5186 or email: info@navymuseum.co.nz IN STORE NOW

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North Shore delivers ‘the whole package’ for larger enterprises The North Shore is attracting larger enterprises away from the CBD by offering a unique blend of lower outgoings and generously proportioned modern buildings, playing to a growing trend of bringing teams together to work in open plan space.

Large enterprise tenants increasingly want big floor plates, high ceilings and natural light, says Janet Marshall, Commercial Manager for Colliers International North Shore. “Larger organisations are often looking to amalgamate their teams, housing them together in good quality space. The trend toward open plan working is accelerating because it makes teams more cohesive and enriches the company culture. Many companies see it as part of their strategy to retain good staff,” she says. Smales Farm Management currently has a substantial 2400sqm floor plate with signage and naming rights

available for lease at high-profile 4 Fred Thomas Drive. Number One Shoes moved its company headquarters to Smales Farm last year. Head of Human Resources Antonia Davies said the move ‘allows us a team-building environment where we share successes and inspire each other’. “We found that any decent space available in the CBD had the wrong feel or had very limited parking/transport options for staff. Our previous CBD location segregated our teams into offices around a central lift well, which didn’t fit the way we wanted to work,” she said.

One of the largest container shipping lines in the world shifted its headquarters to Smales Farm last year. Hapag-Lloyd General Manager Gary Carter said three main criteria – travel times for staff, the high standard of premises and proximity to facilities such as cafes and banking – made Smales Farm the best option for the company. “Hapag-Lloyd has high interaction between departments on a daily basis. Our fit-out plan enables this to occur, with a modern design,” he said. Auckland Transport also moved to Smales Farm last year. CEO David Warburton said Smales Farm provided a single space to improve integration of its northern operations teams. “A breakout space in the heart of the open plan office, low partitions between desks, and facilities and furniture to support informal meetings all encourage staff collaboration and interaction, and retain flexibility to accommodate future developments,” he said. The North Shore in general has newer building stock, cheaper parking, lower outgoings and a highly educated workforce, says Collier’s Janet Marshall. “When you add the lifestyle it’s a highly compelling package, and the growing demand from larger tenants reflects this,” she says.

“Two years ago I had six large tenants looking for space on the North Shore – right now I have almost 30.”

“Auckland CBD won’t get it until 2014,” she says.

“Tertiary education is another key area where the North Shore has a competitive advantage. The area is rich in providers of tertiary education – Massey University has a campus here, and Unitech has a new campus in Albany that is experiencing “It’s not just cost, it’s access – substantial growth. AUT has its northern the closer the better,” he says. campus in Takapuna. These all provide “Having to walk up the street to access work-ready students for North Shore a multi-level car park takes time, but a businesses. Companies get excellent park right next to your building saves support from AUT in particular, time. Signage and exposure is an which works with North Harbour added selling point Business Association to ensure for the North Shore It’s not just the cost they produce the types of of carparks that – what you can graduates needed to fill jobs. companies weigh up, achieve at Smales it’s also their proximity “The North Harbour Business Farm, for example, Association provides advocacy or at 4 Fred Thomas to the office space, for businesses to local and says Caleb Belling, Drive, is just not available in the CBD. Commercial Manager central government. It’s the voice of business in matters Ultrafast Broadband for Bayleys North ranging from general business Shore Commercial. and cabling are infrastructure, transport, parking, also very important crime prevention and networking to tenants. There are lots of technologyand business connections. All these based companies on the North Shore, things come together to make it easy to and these companies tend to be fast do business. It’s safe, attractive and has growers. Broadband speed is critical excellent infrastructure. Locating here for them.” helps a business to function and thrive.” North Harbour is the first commercial area to have widespread Ultrafast Broadband, says Janine Brinsdon, General Manager North Harbour Business Association. It’s not just the cost of carparks that companies weigh up, it’s also their proximity to the office space, says Caleb Belling, Commercial Manager for Bayleys North Shore Commercial.

SmalesCorner@SmalesFarm – New Zealand’s best place to work and do business “People don’t need “People don’t need to understand banks, to understand banks need to banks, banks need people.” to understand understand people.”

“At child® our goal is simple: to make learning irresistible.” Lee Clark, Director

ASB Smales Farm branch

Banks don’t exist without the people who entrust their lives, dreams, or plans in them. It’s one thing ASB has never forgotten and it’s what drives us to be a better bank. Whether you’re just popping in to deposit some cash or sitting down with us to talk about your financial goals, we’re here to discuss and more importantly, listen. It’s not just about being a bank. It’s about being human too. Phone Number: (09) 448 4480 Hours: Mon — Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm ASB Bank Limited’s current Disclosure Statement is available free of charge from any branch of ASB.

“Some days you just need to escape the daily grind. Meet you there!” Gordon Simpson, Owner

child® at Smales Farm is the highest quality pre-school available in New Zealand, setting the standard in both education and staffing. We offer five innovative and individual learning environments, catering for all pre-school children from birth to five years. Our holistic teaching programmes use leading technology, structured learning plans, lesson evaluations and child-initiated activities. Call us on 488 7766, or visit www.childpreschool.co.nz

“Servilles Barber is about fuss-free haircuts for the modern man who is short on time but still requires great style and a quality cut.” Jeremy Foster-Moan, Owner

Quarry Bar at Smales Farm offers lunch, dinner and bar snacks in surroundings that are both smart and comfortable. With a choice of indoor or al fresco seating, it’s the perfect place for a meal or just a quiet drink with friends. Come in and check out their great menu today! Quarry also offers the ultimate venue for private functions.

Servilles Barber is an extension of the Servilles philosophy to deliver a personalised service, to meet the needs of today’s busy professional men. Servilles Barber is a man’s space, simple and masculine. No bookings required, come in and enjoy Sky Sport, men’s magazines and the latest range of professional hair products.

Monday – Friday 11.30am to Late Saturday – 12.00pm to Late Call us on 915 0101 www.quarrybar.co.nz

Sun & Mon closed, Tue, Wed & Fri 8.00am to 6.00pm Thurs 8.00am to 7.00pm Sat 9.00am to 2.00pm

“Ordering with SUBWAY restaurants is super easy – text, internet or in person. Great parking right outside means a no-hassle pick up.”

“The Hamper is a corner dairy, fruit shop and dry cleaning agent rolled into one.” Peter and Jenny Zou, Owners

Daniel Noble, Manager Order on the internet, from your mobile or watch our friendly staff make your food – just the way you like it. We custom make every order: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We have excellent catering options for all sized functions, and you can collect loyalty points with SUBCARD. Open from 6.30am weekdays Text orders to jc3553 Online ordering at subway.co.nz

Convenience store ‘The Hamper’ brings unique one-stop shopping to Smales Farm. You can get anything from a pie and a bottle of coke to frozen meals, sandwiches, cakes, muffins, magazines, chocolates, groceries and personal items. 7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday Call us on 488 7070

“We offer a fabulous environment for business meetings, or just relax with wine and some exceptional food.”

“We strive for simplicity and convenience.” Lim, Manager

Jayson Hayde, Owner

Hatsuhana at Smales Farm bridges the gap between East and West. It’s a friendly and welcoming sushi and noodle bar where you can depend on getting the freshest fish and the tastiest noodles. This is deceptively simple cuisine, saluting the centuries-old methods used by the very best sushi shops and chefs in Japan and China.

Seriously good food and coffee has seen Columbus Coffee Smales Farm build a great reputation, win industry awards and gain a loyal following of regulars. Whether you’re seated in the plush leather lounge chairs, or out in the courtyard with its piazza atmosphere, you can relax in comfort and style.

Monday – Friday 10.00am to 3.30pm Call us on 488 0210

From 6.00am weekdays and 8.00am weekends. Call us on 486 3200

“We offer Accident & Medical 24/7, G.P afterhours and a reduced fee for After-hour Network qualifying groups.”

“Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm is open from 8.30am until 11.00pm every day.” Bryan Rowney, Director

Dr Hilton Jones, Shorecare Medical Director

Shorecare’s new accident and medical clinic is open to everyone 24/7 on a casual, walk-in basis. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, X-ray and ultrasound, for the entire North Shore population.

Shorecare Pharmacy at Smales Farm sells a full range of pharmacy retail products including cosmetics, vitamins and supplements, baby products, sunscreens and sun hats, toilet bags and gifts, in addition to prescriptions and medicines. It is the last pharmacy to close on the North Shore every night.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Ground floor, Sovereign House, Smales Farm

Shop 8, Q4 Building 8.30am to 11.00pm seven days 365 days of the year Call us on 488 0880

www.shorecare.co.nz

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

“Come in and meet our senior stylists at Vivo Smales Farm with our fantastic Highlight Package – just $139!”

Dr Andrew Campbell, owner of The Tooth Company

Vivo Hair & Beauty, Smales Farm.

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ANZ Business Centre, Corinthian Drive Albany The Smales Farm brand is now ‘virtual’ following the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre. Smales Farm has expanded beyond the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park in Takapuna. The ANZ Business Centre is managed by Smales Farm Management Services, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service. We’ll see you there!

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

“We bring a taste of home to Africans living in New Zealand.”

Andy Edwards, Owner

Luke Joseph, Owner

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

Inside Africa sells African groceries, snacks, clothes and more. If you have ever lived in Africa, you’ll find all your favourite things here. If you have never been to Africa but would love to go, get the flavour by visiting us!

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

Open 7 days 9.30am to 6.30pm Call us on 443 0548

“We serve Yum Cha 7 days a week, or try our famous Peking Duck.”

“We specialise in men’s haircutting and colouring in a male environment.” Jackie Warren, Manager

Connie Ng, Owner

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. 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.

North Sea Village is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in food from the Southern half of China. It uses only Southern Chinese chefs, so the flavours are authentic. The Peking Duck is so good, it has its own loyal following. Live seafood is also a speciality – including paua, clams and crayfish. Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

“We are open 7 days for all your liquor needs.”

“We think our flamegrilled peri peri chicken is the best in the world.”

Lily Shen, Owner

Ashwini Kumar, Owner

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

Nando’s - Albany Shop 9, 7 Mercari Way, Albany

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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Kristin School's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, explores the mechanical mysteries of boys. Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

Generally, I’ve found flight tends to be the best option when threatened by hostile beasts.

Fear of the Feral Boy Kristin School’s Executive Principal, Peter Clague, reflects our fear of unpredictable threats like spiders, lions and teenage boys. Fear of wild animals is a normal human response. Nature has given us three simple instinctive choices when confronted by a large salivating man-eater: fight, fright or flight. Admittedly there may not be a lot of ravenous lions roaming the streets of suburban Auckland, but we still react the same way when confronted by our own local fauna. Growing up in New Zealand I’ve been bitten by dogs, chased by bulls and dive-bombed by magpies. I also saw Jaws at a very influential age and even now have to be coaxed just to get into a swimming pool. Generally, I’ve found flight tends to be the best option when threatened by hostile beasts. But some creatures are so benign that I simply can’t fathom our irrational fear of them. Specifically, why are we frightened of spiders? Or mice? Or teenage boys? Sure,like lions, all three species are unpredictable and sometimes startle us. They lurk in the dark corners around our own homes or dart out of the pantry unexpectedly. But do they really warrant such consternation? For a start, if we run away they couldn’t hope to catch us. A mouse reaches exhaustion after three minutes and a spider moves at a top speed of one kilometre a day. A teenage boy is twice as slow as a spider and tires after 90 seconds (or 10 paces beyond food, whichever comes first). And even if they did suddenly feel inspired to chase you, a teenager would tangle in their low-riding jeans and be braked by their billowing boxers long before they got up speed. So why do some people find them so intimidating? Certainly they sometimes roam like a marauding band of lions on a hunt. But lions move in a pack for a kill; boys loiter in groups for a thrill. Lions camouflage themselves for a surprise attack; boys hide behind hoodies, long hair and tinted shades because they aren’t yet sure of their place in the jungle. More often than not, they hide their eyes not because they’re about to pounce but because they think you might be. When Spring exerts it’s powerful forces on the animal kingdom, teenage boys, like bears, awake from their Winter hibernation, their dormancy broken by the as yet unfathomed demands of mating season. As the Summer has worn on, they have grown more confident and the pursuit of a mate has become almost as important as the search for their next meal. Normally nocturnal, you may even catch a glimpse of one in the morning, shuffling in search of food as the longer daylight hours offer extended opportunities to eat. Should you encounter one, or even a pack of them, stay calm. If they were once your own, take heart that even feral boys can be domesticated once again. And if they’re not, don’t judge them badly or be intimidated. I’ve worked with hundreds of them over the years and have very rarely been bitten. Remember, they’re more like spiders than lions. If you find one inside don’t scream and crush it, just open a door and shoo it outside.

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 and an example on the eﬀectiveness of recladding plaster homes. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz After

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Recladding plaster homes In our last article we mentioned some of the benefits in recladding your plaster home. This is one of the homes we have recently completed. The house was a standard solid plaster home located here on the North Shore. The owners had enough of constant water issues and the declining value of the property due to it being plaster so they made the decision to reclad. When we started work on the house we uncovered many issues and problems with the original framing. As as you can see from the before and after photos below the difference is a big improvement. The result is now a home that is built to current standards, looks modern and refreshed, and will also be much more appealing for resale. For a free no obligation quote for your home please feel free to give me a call. Alex Coburn, on 0275362494 or check-out our website: www.qpcbuilders.co.nz.

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LIFE North Campus: Open Sunday February 3rd, Arrenway Drive, Albany

LIFE – a church to call home to launch new campus on the North Shore in February 2013 LIFE new North campus will officially open Sunday February 3rd, 2013 at 25 Arrenway Drive, Albany, with services at 9am and 11am. “LIFE is a church passionate about people living their lives connected and on purpose”, says Senior Pastor Paul de Jong. “The much anticipated opening of the North campus at Arrenway Drive, Albany, will bring together existing congregations who have been meeting on the Hibiscus Coast, as well as at West Auckland. We have over the past 12 months been planning to maximise our impact and reach by running three large worship services across the city. Additionally a significant number of North Shore residents have been travelling across the bridge to services at our Central campus at Mt Eden; many of these folk will now be part of new LIFE North campus” adds Pastor Paul. “At LIFE we have four major focuses: Church, Community, Business, and Kingdom which underpin all that we do to impact and change the generations with the reality of Christ. We meet with each other and the community in multiple locations on Sundays and in 11 regions across Auckland throughout the week”, says Ps Paul.

At LIFE we have four major focuses: Church, Community, Business, and Kingdom which underpin all that we do to impact and change the generations with the reality of Christ.

Senior LIFE Pastors Paul and Maree de Jong.

LIFE has been active in Auckland for over 20 years (formerly known as Christian Life Centre Auckland), with thriving campuses at LIFE South (Mangere), and LIFE Central (Mt Eden). There are also campuses at Warkworth, and Melbourne. LIFE TV, with Paul de Jong, has recently commenced (Prime 6.30 am and 9.30am Sundays), offering a fresh style of Christian television. Ps Paul says, “LIFE has fantastic programmes for kids, youth, and families, plus many ways for people to connect regionally, and within their local campus. We’re welcoming community members from across the North Shore, West Auckland, and Hibiscus Coast, looking for a great local church to call home, to come and visit us!” From the Sunday February 3rd 2013 launch, LIFE will offer multiple service times to suit everyone, with full facilities such as Café, LIFE Kids programme, Parents’ Room, and excellent audio-visual facilities. For more information visit: www.lifenz.org

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Building signage being installed at new LIFE North campus.

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 2 of 3) Volatility Volatility is another common measure of risk in the investment industry. Volatility measures the degree to which the price of an asset can change over time (up or down). While this might be useful when comparing one asset to another, it does have a fundamental ﬂaw as a measure of risk, in that it doesn’t capture the risk of losing money. A particularly good example of why one shouldn’t rely on volatility as a measure of risk is that of turkeys heading into Thanksgiving. Each day that passes, our turkey is fed and watered, so it feels increasingly confident in what the following day will look like. There is no ‘volatility’ in the turkey’s life. However, of course every day that passes takes our poor turkey a day closer to Thanksgiving.

This same chart could also be applied to finance companies, Icelandic banks, structured credit products or Lehman Brothers shareholders. As long term investors, we are not too concerned about volatility. Markets are always volatile, and in our particular niche (small companies) this means the market often gives us opportunities to buy great companies at fire sale prices. Where volatility does get tricky is that we are all emotional about money. When prices fall we feel anxious and are quick to calculate our ‘losses’. While this is an understandable response, it is not logical. We only lose if we sell. If we still believe the investment is fundamentally sound, we should (if we can) buy more of it when the price falls, not worry!

Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports

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This monthly column is provided by Tammy Mcleod (BA LLB), a partner at Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Tammy leads the Davenports Harbour Trust Team and enjoys providing clients with advice and assistance on a broad range of issues involving the establishment and structuring of asset plans, interpretation of trust deeds, duties of trustees and the management and administration of trust funds. A key part of Tammy’s practice is reviewing existing asset holding structures to ensure they achieve the needs and requirements they were established to meet. She is also experienced in Property (Relationships) Act issues and believes that the provisions of the Act are an important consideration in personal asset planning. Tammy is a past president of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current co-convenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

John, Judy, Sarah&Tom

Tammy McLeod.

John and Judy had done well over the years. They had worked hard, started their own business, paid off debt and were now looking forward to their retirement. They only had one child, a daughter, Sarah, who they adored. Sarah was happily married to Tom. Back in 2006, at the time of selling their business, John and Judy thought it would be nice to help Sarah and Tom out. The house market had gone through the roof and to John and Judy it seemed that things were a lot tougher for young people these days, than when they were starting out. Sarah and Tom had been fortunate enough to get their feet on the property ladder. However, now that Sarah was pregnant with their second child and wasn’t planning on going back to work, their mortgage payments were going to be a lot harder to meet. John and Judy decided to give Sarah and Tom $200,000 to help alleviate the pressures of their mortgage. The funds were in their family trust, and as Sarah was a beneficiary of the trust, their co-trustee agreed that they would make the $200,000 a gift rather than a loan, as there wasn’t an expectation that the amount would be re-paid. Sarah and Tom were thrilled. Unfortunately, towards the end of last year, Sarah told John and Judy that she and Tom had agreed to separate. Things hadn’t been very good for a while apparently and it was an amicable split. However, as is often the case, things were amicable until it came to the separation of assets. Sarah argued that the $200,000 received from her parents’ trust six years ago should be paid to her and that Tom should not receive half of that amount. Tom said that the $200,000 was a gift to both Sarah and Tom, that it had been intermingled with their relationship property and so he was entitled to half. Unfortunately for Sarah and John and Judy, Tom’s lawyer was right. Even though the money had come from John and Judy’s trust, it had been paid to Sarah and Tom. They had used it to pay off a joint mortgage on their family home. At the time of making the gift, John and Judy should have sought advice from their lawyer who would have advised them that they should have made a loan to Sarah and Tom. Then when the house was sold, that loan would have had to be paid back, Sarah and Tom would have split the balance of the proceeds and the trust could have re-advanced the $200,000 to Sarah at another stage. To ensure you don’t make a similar mistake, take advice. Contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Accountancy Beyond The Numbers with Matthew Bellingham Matthew Bellingham is Chairman of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Public Practice Advisory Board. Not your typical chartered accountant, Matthew specialises in strategic planning and business improvement – preferring to turn his back on the traditional in favour of being more relevant, which has led to far more powerful outcomes for his clients.

Will you be dumped for greener pastures?

Matthew Bellingham.

Hold on to those star performers because the New Year often sparks career- resolutions and the prospect of a fresh start. People are our biggest asset. But they can also be the biggest cost on a business’ profit and loss statement, which is why I believe many owners are struggling to balance profitability with their role as an employer. Just the other day I read in the paper that less than a third of New Zealand businesses are planning to hire new staff; choosing instead to focus on improving the productivity of existing team members. But over the last few years workloads and performance pressures have increased; while pay rises have been slow and benefits leaner. In my mind pursuing such a model isn’t sustainable and eventually employees will hang up the towel in search of greener pastures. According to seek.co.nz a staggering 43% of Kiwis are intent on changing jobs this year. This figure is higher than what I would have predicted. I suspect that rising house prices, increased consumer spending and a strengthening dollar have somewhat overinﬂated people’s confidence. Regardless, these initial signs of improvement are motivating employees to reassess their position. The skills shortage, a topic which continues to receive a lot of publicity, is providing a further confidence boost, tilting the job market in the employee’s favour. For many of my clients and the boards that I sit on, finding skilled candidates to fill new positions while holding on to their star performers is a very real challenge. We are now in an environment where those businesses short of good staff, and there are a lot, will be constantly looking to raid other businesses. What makes this more frightening is that losing an employee today can cost your business 50-300% of that employee’s salary to find a replacement. The challenge is often how businesses approach retention — reactively. Earning your employee’s loyalty requires a long term commitment and a personal touch. An annual survey run by US based company, “Great Places to Work” has found that although some businesses offer amazing perks for their staff; fitness equipment, day care facilities and free meals to name just a few, the true value lies in the nature of the relationship between management and team. All the best places to work had one thing in common – a spirit within the organisation built on trust, pride in their work and enjoyment, which drove employees to focus their energy on the organisational goals and always give their personal best. These

great workplaces are built not through a checklist of program and benefits, but through the day-to-day relationships that employees experience. As an example, increasingly work / life balance features high on many an employee wish list, along with ﬂexible working arrangements. A few years ago a team member told me that their partner had taken a position at one of the wineries in Hawkes Bay. Although we didn’t have an office in Hawkes Bay I valued her skills and trusted her to work remotely, luckily we had the foresight to invest in the front edge technology to support such strategies. This display of trust fostered greater accountability due to the increased autonomy of the role, which in turn has resulted in a high level of engagement – her words, not mine. At the end of last year they moved back to Auckland. She is still with the firm and still a valued member of our team. Obviously every company has different parameters within which they must work – be it working arrangements, finances, structure or resources. But as employers we need to really understand what makes the good people tick and then build a strategy around each individual, remembering that not all your star performers are at the coal face. For example we have a talented Marketing Manager who we value, but because our core business is accounting and business advisory we had to think a little bit harder about their career path. I know from our many conversations that his long-term goal is to move into a general manager position and we, as a firm, recognise that as we grow that we are going to need more skill in the area of Human Resources. He is thrilled to be starting back at University (part time) and hopefully, when he is done, he’ll stick with us and be ready to move up. It is unfortunate our efforts don’t come with any guarantees. The best advice I can give is to work on building a relationship of trust and collaboration with each team member. As you can see from the examples above, success for either party is more likely to emerge from a two way partnership. A director of several companies and not-for-proﬁt boards, Matthew understands the practical challenges of running an organisation. Contact Matthew Bellingham on 09 379 1584.

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Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Time to review your aﬀairs Many people start off the New Year with resolutions about losing weight; or exercising more; or spending more time with family. There are many others. But how many start the year determined to sort out the many legal affairs that exist?

Wills A good place to start is with wills. For those who own property jointly, it is not strictly necessary to have a will because with jointly owned property, including real estate, upon the death of one joint owner the property vests automatically in the other joint owner. But of course this doesn’t apply in the situation where real estate is owned by companies. In that case, the shares in the company need to be transferred to the trustees of the estate, if they are not owned jointly. And, if real estate property is owned in shares (say 50/50) then the owner of the deceased’s 50% share needs to be set out in the will. Other matters that are often important in wills are testamentary guardians for infant children, and who the trustees are to be. This is critical because trustee decisions must be unanimous, so it is not advisable to choose executors/trustees who may end up in conﬂict.

Trust deed If you have a family trust that owns property, maybe 2013 is a good time to review it. Matters that can form part of a review of the trust deed include the power of appointment and beneficiaries. The power to hire and fire trustees (the power of appointment) is probably the single most important part of the trust deed. The person (or persons) who

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decide who the trustees are ultimately controls the trust. Consideration should be given as to who these should be. In terms of beneficiaries, it is useful to reconsider these. Although beneficiaries under a discretionary trust only have a right to be considered for a distribution of the trust’s assets, it can be useful to keep the group of potential beneficiaries as small as possible. It is an unfortunate part of life that family disputes arise, so removing, or adding, potential beneficiaries should form part of any trust review in 2013. The final part of any trust review should involve a complete asset planning exercise involving wills. Ideally, all assets not already owned by the trust should be left to the trust under a will for distribution according to the trust deed.

Lease renewals If you are in occupation of a commercial property under a lease, does your right of renewal come up this year? If it does, most leases say the notice advising of renewal must be given at least three months before the current lease term ends. If this is not done in time, it is possible the landlord could refuse the grant of a further renewed term. Although there are provisions in the Property Law Act that allow the tenant to claim relief against such a decision, these can involve costly court applications. A simple way to avoid this is to give written notice advising of the renewal as soon as the decision has been made, and at least three months before the end of the term. Visit: www.schnauer.com

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North Shore YMCA: News

Top row, left to right: Karin Oestreich, Judy North, Gillian Roger, Mary Goddard, Lynn Thornton – award recipient, Kristina Ineson, Joan James, Sheila Leaney Middle row, left to right: Myllys Hartley, Samantha Ineson, Joan Duncan Bottom row, left to right: Alton Jenkinson, Edith Rogers, Strini Naidoo, Shirley McKain, Mike Lacey

Queen’s Honour for YMCA Star It gives me great pleasure to announce that Lynn Thornton has received a QSM in the New Year’s Honours list.

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where you can be yourself and feel comfortable working out in a fun and friendly environment...

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

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Lynn is an amazing woman who has given almost 60 years service to the North Shore community, 51 years unbroken service to the YMCA and 56 years unbroken service to the fitness and recreation industry. Lynn’s first involvement with the YMCA was in the mid 1950’s when she first volunteered as a gymnastics teacher. Now 78, Lynn shows no sign of slowing down, well, perhaps just a little bit. She is still teaching three classes a week (two at YMCA North Shore and one at Northbridge Retirement Village). Lynn began her YMCA Group Exercise instructing as a volunteer teaching a class in Devonport in 1960. She taught at various church halls and community centres during the 60’s and 70’s before basing herself at the YMCA Northcote branch when it opened in 1972. She has taught there ever since. Her roles have included gymnastics teaching, holiday programme supervisor and camp cook but her main focus has been group exercise. Her classes in recent years have been ground breaking, being the fore runner to the successful Never 2 Old programme. Lynn has an amazing thirst for knowledge, always wanting to attend workshops and training, particularly in the areas of senior exercise and cardiac rehabilitation. She has recently attended the NZ Active Conference and the Heart Foundation’s one day training workshop. In 2005, Lynn was accorded the honour of Life Member of the YMCA Auckland, the first female to be bestowed with the honour. During her long association with the YMCA, Lynn has been totally committed to the organisation and the participants she has taught and cared for. When needing a hip replacement in 2008, Lynn timed the operation to take place in December so that she could undergo her rehabilitation over the Xmas/New Year break therefore minimising the number of classes she would miss! A truly inspirational person, Lynn is a deserved recipient of the Queens Service Medal. If you wish to ﬁnd out more information about Lynn’s classes and other opportunities for exercise, please call the YMCA 480 7099.

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The Pumphouse Theatre: What’s On

Summer by the Lake

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AUCKLAND FRINGE 2013

music poetry theatre movement monologue performance art

Kelvin Cruickshank.

unhinged binge bar

Soul Food Psychic Medium and all-round nice bloke Kelvin Cruickshank returns to The PumpHouse with Soul Food - an evening with this well-known regular from TV’s Sensing Murder. With the success of Sensing Murder, Kelvin has been able to get the message out about spirit and how the afterlife works. A live show has to be one of the hardest things a medium can do. During a live evening with Kelvin, audiences experience first-hand what and how their spirit family makes contact with a medium. Not only can these connections bring closure to recently bereaved or those saddened by a great loss, it reunites the bond for each other and gives clarity with understanding. This is an eye-opener as Kelvin not only connects to spirit but he also inspires people with positive messages about day to day life or past events. If you choose to experience Soul Food then come with an open heart and an open mind, for you never know if it will be you he reads on the night. And there’s always the chance that the PumpHouse’s resident ghost will pop his head in the door to say gidday. Kelvin Cruickshank is appearing one night only. If you’re a fan, a believer in spirit or even just curious you’d be best to book asap. His last PumpHouse appearance was a sell-out.

MARCH 5 -9 2013

A mini-festival of slightly unhinged performances

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Shakespeare in the Park season going strong If you haven’t booked tickets for either The Merchant of Venice or Hamlet there’s still time. This year the season extends into the third week of February. The final performance is Hamlet on February 16th. Outdoor theatre in the summer is a real treat and definitely an original ‘datenight’ activity. So if you’re wondering where to take your beloved on Valentine’s Day you’ll come up trumps by taking your date for a dinner for two at The French Rendez-vous Cafe followed by Shakespeare under the stars. Très romantique! Tiger, The PumpHouse cat has also made the occasional impromptu appearance on the amphitheatre stage during this year’s Shakespeare season. His favourite play is The Merchant of Venice. On opening night he walked out of the wings and delivered a loud meow after the Prince of Morocco’s speech. He’s not so keen on Hamlet and has been quietly watching the performances of the tormented Prince of Denmark from the safety of the shrubs at the back of the amphitheatre.

BOOKINGS:

Ph 489 8360 or www.pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse Theatre (off Manurere Ave) Killarney Park, Takapuna. info@pumphouse.co.nz The PumpHouse acknowledges the support of Pub Charity.

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The Rose Centre: What's on

Silly Cow at The Rose Centre The hilarious comic revenge tragedy from Ben Elton, the master of comedy.

Local theatre company, North Shore Players, presents Ben Elton’s first West End success and 2nd play sandwiched between his other stage work ‘Gasping’ and ‘Popcorn’. The popular English-born comedian, writer and director, is well-known for his TV writing credits including

The Young Ones, Blackadder and The Thin Blue Line. He has more lately become known for writing the musical We Will Rock You in 2002 and Love Never Dies in 2010, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Although first performed in 1991 at London’s Haymarket Theatre, Silly Cow, is still very relevant in today’s celebrity obsessed culture and will keep you either laughing or on the edge of your seat throughout. ‘I trust all editors to be dirty, duplicitous little weasels and not one has ever failed me!’ Phone hacking? Super injunctions? Elton focuses on actors, the price of ambition, critics and ‘journalistic liberty’ in this astutely observational ‘comic revenge tragedy’. His dry satirical view on the slick and savage world of the tabloid press portrays a protagonist, Doris Wallace, who has clawed her way to celebrity success as a merciless and vicious critic; ‘I’m the nasty cow who slaughters the sacred cows’. She is on the verge of a glorious venture in TV. Moreover, she’s not going to let anything get in her way; not even the “silly cow” suing her for libel. After the case goes to court, Doris naturally believes she has won but has she? All is not what it seems and events shortly start to spiral and conspire against her. Who will save her - Sidney, the deeply duplicitous prospective boss or perhaps Eduardo, Doris’ “happening” toyboy? Maybe it will be Douglas, her ‘perfect gent’ accountant? Or surely sweet and innocent Peggy, Doris’ trusty PA will come to her rescue? The course of events that follow is hilarious, and at times cutting, but will keep you laughing until your sides hurt. Producer, Jonathan Callinan, also playing the role of sleazy editor ‘Sidney Skinner’ added; “The script has some hilarious set pieces, plenty of sidesplitting one-liners and five brilliant characters.” This is the first production staged by North Shore Players and is an ideal summer’s evening of entertainment providing the very best of Elton’s comic stage work. Come along, support some local new talent and indulge in some of the funniest theatre you’ll experience this year! Silly Cow contains adult-esque humour and is not suitable for young children or those offended by

“Crude, clever and killingly funny” ~ Daily Mirror Carry On-style double entendres. Cast: Sidney - Jonathan Callinan, Doris - Claire Buckley, Peggy - Claire Wingfield, Douglas - Matt MacDougall, Eduardo - Dane Dawson, Director Lynne Davis. Dates & times: Thursday 7th - Saturday 16th March, 8pm at The Rose Centre, Belmont. Matinee: Sunday 10th March at 2pm. No Mon performances. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. Group discounts (10+ seats) available. Bookings: Ph. Richard at The Rose Centre on 445 9900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz.

‘H!TCH’

A play by Kerr Inkson, Directed by Sioux Smith. It is 2008. Aucklander John Hitchcock (Hitch) is in an enviable situation. His finance company, Gold Standard, is hugely successful and he has all the trappings of wealth including the beautiful trophy wife, Kimberley. However, all is not as it seems andwhen events in global finance markets suddenly threaten Hitch’s company, his investors and his marriage, his inner demons and drives are revealed and released. Money, sex, power and revenge combine in this very Kiwi comedy that looks at the greed and psychology of ‘big shot’ financial tycoons who ruin the lives of hapless investors while feathering their own nests! What are they thinking and how do they sleep at night and with whom? You will find yourself laughing and nodding in recognition as this dark comedy unfolds to reveal the inner workings of the mind of a self serving ‘Big Shot’. Cutting Edge Drama is known for bringing you dynamic and different shows so make this one not to miss! To Book: Ring Richard at The Rose Theatre on 445 9900 or email at: info@rosecentre.co.nz Dates: Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 February at 8pm, Matinee on Sunday 17 February at 5pm Tickets $20 / 15 concessions. Cash only/ No Eftpos *Bar open one hour before performance*

THE ROSE CENTRE is a bright, modern, performance venue, community centre and Community Pre-school in the heart of Belmont five minutes from Takapuna on the way to Devonport. THE ROSE CENTRE has a fully-functional intimate theatre with tiered seating offering comfort plus at affordable rates for a huge range of performance options. A unique atmosphere, superb acoustics and a performance area that brings performers right to the audience make THE ROSE CENTRE one of the best intimate theatres anywhere. Our beautiful glass-roofed foyer opens onto a large deck and garden.

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

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Mairangi Arts Centre: News

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World’s Apart ‘Austerity’ by Anneke Muijwijk.

Students in a Mairangi Arts Centre art class.

Cast glass by glass tutor Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson.

Mairangi Arts Centre In Full Swing Art classes for all age groups including adults, teens and children Mairangi Arts Centre is already in full swing for the year with our term one art classes due to start in February. It is not a problem to join a class a couple of weeks into the term so now is an ideal time to take the plunge and fulfil that New Year’s Resolution to try out an art class. We have a wide range of classes for all age groups including adults, teens and children as well as a brand new class for parents to come along to create some art with their preschoolers. Our programme includes oil, watercolour, acrylic painting, basic and advanced drawing skills, clay and cast glass. We also have some brand new classes for you to learn how to crochet, weave ﬂax or make a paper mache bowl. Teenagers can learn drawing and painting techniques, pick up some crochet skills or create a garment from recycled materials to enter in the Trash to Fashion Awards. Children enjoy a range of classes including painting/drawing, clay and movie making. Our brand new clay class gives young people aged 5-12 years the opportunity to make sculptures such as lighthouses, miniature furniture or kiwiana. In our ‘Fish, Birds & All Kinds of Creepy Crawlies’ class children will make fantastic pictures of NZ birds, insects, fish and reptiles using a wide variety of drawing/painting materials. Most children’s classes take place after school but in response to high demand for our Saturday morning art class we now have a class available on Saturday afternoons as well. You can come & see us in person, phone us or use the online booking system on our website. Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay. www.mairangiarts.co.nz, email: mairangiartscentre@xtra.co.nz Telephone 478-2237. Ofﬁce/gallery open: 9.30am-4pm Monday to Friday or 10am-2pm Saturday.

What's On... @ Mairangi Arts Centre

February Exhibitions:Anneke Muijlwijk – Worlds Apart Opens 5pm February 1st, February 2nd-9th Worlds Apart is the result of artist Anneke Muijlwijk’s two years of travel and artist-in-residencies in Portugal, Spain and the USA. The residencies provided space, time & resources to allow her to be totally immersed in art and also in totally different worlds. She was simultaneously one of the locals and a tourist, but most of all she was an observer. Artspaces One Opens February 13th 5pm, February 14th - March 2nd This exhibition features an assortment of artworks by a range of artists and many styles. We hope you will be able to visit the centre very soon!

Open 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Saturday We open on Sundays for some exhibitions. Check the Current Exhibitions page. Follow us on Twitter

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

Changing of the guard

at Lake House Arts Centre When the Lake House Arts Centre reopened for 2013, there was a changing of the guard. Our manager for the last six years, Kim Boyd, has moved on to pursue new creative endeavours. Kim has expanded the scope and range of activities at the Lake House and made it what it is today. A vibrant, busy and friendly communityorientated centre for a wide variety of artistic activities plus Lisa Rogers. an interesting place to visit to enjoy the exhibitions, heritage house, gardens and last but not least our excellent café. Our thanks to Kim who has put her heart and soul into the place as well as many more hours of her time and energy than she was remunerated for and we will miss her. We wish her well and will follow her creative projects with interest. Our new manager Lisa Rogers is well qualified to build and expand on the legacy Kim is leaving. Lisa has a number of years experience working in similar types of organisations. She was curator and public programmes Manager at the Corban Estate Arts Centre for four years and recently has had similar roles at The Te Manawa Museum and Gallery in Palmerston North and the Air Force Museum in Christchurch. We look forward to working with her on her return to Auckland.

Bronwyn Menhinick The Whau River 5 - 17 February

Becroft Gallery

Lisa’s first big challenge is to take charge of our seventh Wood Sculpture Live starting on April 17. This is the biggest event on our calendar and happens every second year with up to 30 sculptors carving on site. Our dedicated staff team of Rebecca Owen, Tracy Sampson, Saskia Charteris and Joanna Duder will be there to assist Lisa and our team of volunteers who give so much time to the Lake House. The Lake House is Takapuna’s Art Centre and we hope you will all visit on or before the prize giving on Sunday April 28th to observe sculptures being created out of tree trunks. Watch the sculptors at work and talk to them about their work. It has become a very popular event with sculptors as well as spectators. They are artists who usually work in isolation so to work alongside up to 30 other sculptors they say energises and inspires them. The exhibition of finished Wood Sculpture Live work runs from April 28 to May 26. 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

Denice Symons Shifting Horizons 5 - 24 February

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Northart: News

Renee Kim - Flat Iron 2012 (detail) textile.

Ivy Ma - Landscape 2012 , watercolour on Chinese paper.

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Clinton Watkins Avalanche still

New exhibitions opening

February 4th at NorthArt Once again Northart has made an excellent start to the year, with the opening reception of the Fixed Format, the members’ exhibition, attracting well over 120 artists and their guests. The show went on to prove rather popular (despite the beach weather) but now has run its course and on February 4 we open a suite of new shows. While our (Western) New Year holiday seems but a dream for those of us who have been back at work for a couple of weeks, we are now preparing for Asian New Year – February 10 ushers in the Year of the Snake. Here at Northart we are starting our celebrations a little early with three new exhibitions starting on Monday February 4th. Taiwanese New Zealander Ivy Ma is a skilled practitioner of traditional Chinese watercolour painting and she will be exhibiting twelve or so works – dramatic landscapes, of quaint, pretty villages teetering on the brink of snow laden cliff faces, as well as serene still lives and ﬂower studies. Jen-Ta Lin also works in watercolours; his compositions and subjects are more contemporary, everyday street scenes, parks and waiting rooms, while the third participant is Chinese calligrapher, Jimmy Yuan. Timing Spaces, an innovative film based exhibition which explores our sense of time and place through both Eastern and Western artistic perspectives, opens at Northart at February the 4th also. It will encourage visitors to slow down and engage with the reality captured in a series of wall projection works – video based pieces as well as interactive art installations which pick up the movements of viewers standing in front of the work. The exhibition is an Auckland Council initiative and the four featured artists, Mengmeng Guo, Clinton Watkins, Leo Zhou and Robert Carter, are recent art school graduates. These shows close February 20; the following Sunday evening we open four new and exciting exhibitions.

David Austin and Carly van Wintel are both established photographers who have been studying for Masters of Design degrees at Unitec over the past few years. They will be presenting their graduation exhibitions – Small Town Revelations (Helensville) and Trophy Hunting in New Zealand. John Perry – artist, consultant, collector and expert in New Zealand folk art – has brought together a body of small intimate collages for his exhibition Alphabet Soup. Working with a Find/ Collect/ Employ philosophy, Perry uses text from a wide variety of ages, styles and sources and includes especially prepared papers to produce art works that are variously whimsical, witty, ironical and thought provoking. Textile based artist Renee Kim also transforms seemingly everyday bits and pieces of fabric and fibre into innovative and challenging art works. She cuts, patches, stitches and rearranges a smorgasboard of historical Western objects, patterns and images she has collected together with antique linens, fine cloths and ephemera from her Korean culture, and in so doing repurposes them, gives them a new lease of life appropriate for today’s world. Ivy Ma is also tutoring a Chinese watercolour class for children on Saturday February 9th, 11am start, entry by koha. It coincides with Northcote Shopping Centre’s Chinese New Year festivities, with its full on programme of music and dance, with lots of food and other stalls and of course the traditional dragon dance. In other public programmes Renee Kim is giving a ﬂoor talk on the works in her show on Sunday 10 March at 2pm, and John Perry close his show with a ﬂoor talk on Wednesday 13 March at 7pm. All welcome. If you can’t get to the gallery during regular opening hours (10am – 4pm daily during exhibitions, closed public holidays) make up a party and come along after hours (a small fee applies). For further information, please contact the gallery on 480 9633 or visit www.northart.co.nz

Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre Phone 09 480 9633 northart@ihug.co.nz www.northart.co.nz Northart is supported by Auckland Council and the Birkenhead Licensing Trust and is open 10am – 4pm daily, evening viewings by arrangement. Admission is free.

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

TGS Celebrating Teachers While it is always great to celebrate student endeavours and achievements, sometimes it is good to know about the contributions of teachers as well. This page acknowledges four TGS staff and their various endeavours during 2012.

The H. C. Hulme Memorial Prize Takapuna Grammar School International Baccalaureate World School

David Stent.

TGS Rowing 1983 – 2013 A 30 year anniversary fund-raising dinner for former rowers and supporters March 2, 2013, 7.30 p.m. School Hall - For details and tickets go to www.tgsrowing.org.nz

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The award grants $1000.00 to its recipient and recognises a staff member who contributes most significantly to the co-curricular programmes of the school. This is a new award has been donated by the family of Harold Charles Hulme a pupil of the school in 1929. He died of his wounds, in the Second World War, aged 27, and is buried in the NZ cemetery at Souda Bay, on Crete. Although only a student for one year before the family moved to Nelson, his connections with the school continue through two of his great nephews who are current students. The inaugural recipient was Mr David Stent, HOD Music. David is a busy man. He leads and or manages the Jazz Band, Leonessa, choirs, the barbershop quartets, the Concert Band, the String Orchestra, the Harlequin Trio, and the Jazz Combo. This includes preparing them for outside competitions such as The Big Sing, the Young Singers in Harmony and KBB Music festival. In 2012, both the Jazz Band and Leonessa won their respective competitions. In addition he was the Musical Director for the 2012 major production of West Side Story. He has taken the Concert Band on an international tour, organised a national tour with the Jazz Band and taken various choirs and bands to perform at charity events and to play at places such as The Wilson Home, the Bruce Mason Centre, local primary and intermediate schools, and of course at Prize Giving. He recently instituted a programme of concert performances for junior students (which is partly curriculum related) where they are coached in event and personnel management, in order to produce their own concert at the end of each term on a smaller scale. A talented pianist himself, he is also a great conductor. He is always keen to mentor his students into new and challenging roles – evidenced by his tutelage of Gemma Price as a ﬂedgling conductor while still in Year 13. David’s contribution to music at Takapuna Grammar is immense and he is a worthy recipient of this award.

Education: Takapuna Grammar

Jane Evans: HOD Social Sciences

Jane Evans.

Jane won a Distinguished Service Award for services to Geography education in New Zealand, at the end of 2012. This is a national award by the New Zealand Geographic Society, a branch of the Royal Society. Each year they give only one award at tertiary level, one to the most promising graduate and one to a teacher at the secondary level. Jane will receive her award in person this month, at a ceremony at the University of Auckland. She has many years of teaching experience, and has been at TGS since 1994, moving into an HOD position in 2003. She has been responsible for writing achievement standards for NZQA and sample assessment tasks for teachers at national level. She has been the Chair of the Auckland geography teachers’ Association for seven years, facilitated workshops for Geography teachers in Auckland and Northland, presented at national and international conferences and written a text book used in most schools in the country.

The Staﬀ Study Award This annual award is one that teachers may apply for. Once all applications are in, committee makes a decision that is then announced at senior Prize Giving. This study award enables a staff member to travel to investigate an aspect of their subject area, or to observe good practice in another school, in New Zealand or overseas. It has been available since the mid-1990s and more than 15 staff have won the award. People have travelled to the UK, Australia, United States of America, and other destinations. The 2012 - 13 recipient is Mrs Mary Hutton, English teacher, who plans to go to England, to visit all things Shakespearean, including the Globe Theatre, and Shakespeare’s birth place. She also has an interest in Dickens, so is including a diversion to Keith in 1978. Portsmouth and Kent.

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The Staff Achievement Award Students make nominations through an electronic voting system in Term 3. A judging panel that includes students, Principal and Board representatives, review the top ten nominations, along with the endorsements from HODs, with supporting information and data. This can include the nature of student achievement ‘above the norm’, contribution to the improvement of student outcomes, and to best Nick Whiting. practice. This year’s award went to Mr Nick Whiting, of the Social Sciences department. His students appreciate his huge enthusiasm for, and his extensive knowledge of, Classical Studies. He was delighted to know that he has had such a positive effect on his students – the ones he calls “great kids” - and was proud to accept the award.

Mr Keith Knewstubb, Mathematics teacher 1978 – 2012, After 34 years, we said farewell to Mr Keith Knewstubb. He was an inspiring, supportive and creative teacher of Mathematics, weaving complete understanding of his subject into everyday life. He was a wonderful form teacher, his gruff and business-like outer manner masking a caring and diligent carer of his charges. Keith’s contribution to the school extended over the full range of activities. On the sports fields he was heavily involved in cricket and soccer, as well as organising table tennis. His work involved not only coaching or managing teams but also organising the leagues for all soccer teams in Auckland. He went on school camps, was in school musical shows, and co-edited the school Year Book. There were two school trips to India and a soccer trip to Australia. However, what people will remember most is Keith’s contribution to the mathematical education of thousands of students, and his colleagues. Among the Maths staff, he was known as a highly intelligent, sharp and creative mathematician with a wicked mental arithmetic ability; the one to go to for wise advice about what something means or how to teach a tricky concept. He seemed to always find a way to help with a lucid explanation or practical resources. Mr. Lamb acknowledged his contribution at Senior Prize Giving, addressing him directly as “one of the most dynamic, enthusiastic and highly regarded staff at this school and outside of this school. Keith you are a career teacher, one of the Golds in New Zealand’s teaching profession and deserving of every accolade and acknowledgment”. Keith Knewstubb was a giant among teachers at TGS and will be sorely missed.

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Education: Kristin School

A New Principal for Kristin Junior School The start of the school year is an exciting time for fresh starts and new opportunities. This is particularly the case for the students of Kristin Junior School who are returning to their classrooms under the guidance of their new Junior School Principal, Mrs Dianna Patchett. With a background in Science, Sport and Outdoor Education, Mrs Patchett comes to Kristin from Moreton Bay Boys’ College, an IB World School in Brisbane where she has held the position of Deputy Head of College. Her familiarisation with the International Baccalaureate programme will set her in great stead at Kristin where the Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered from Kindergarten through to Year 6 and then followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma in the Middle and Senior Schools. Speaking on her new role, Mrs Patchett said, “I am proud to take on the role of Junior School Principal and join the Kristin community. Kristin has a strong international reputation for educational excellence, offering a rich environment for students to achieve greatness in a multitude of pursuits. I bring a passion for supporting young people, developing their academic, physical, social and emotional selves in preparation for success in life. “Adulthood may be some ways off for our Junior School students, but a firm grounding of academic and social skills will lay a reliable foundation for whatever path they may choose to pursue. With a strong personal interest in the sciences and natural environment, I hope to build on the work of the Kristin School community and develop the important skills of critical thinking in students.” Executive Principal Mr Peter Clague is confident that Mrs Patchett will be a fitting addition to the Principals team and will continue to build on the strong foundations that Mrs Judi Paape has created in the Junior School; “I concur with Board Chair, Philippa Fee, in her observation that Diana’s obvious passion, professionalism and willingness to innovate will be a natural fit with the Kristin culture.”

Dianna Patchett.

An active person who has represented her country in rowing and water polo, Diana loves sailing and has a passion for the outdoors. She relishes the opportunities that New Zealand offers in this regard and is also looking forward the move because of the strong affinity that her Canadian heritage shares with the values and lifestyle of New Zealanders. Mrs Patchett has joined the senior leadership team at Kristin following the retirement of Mrs Judi Paape who held the position for eight and a half years.

Kristin’s 40th Anniversary When Kristin School first opened its doors in 1972, it was the optimistic vision of a small handful of families. Forty years later, it stands as a North Shore icon, now educating over 1500 young people each year and regarded as one of the New Zealand’s leading schools. Yet it remains a family school, where boys and girls of all ages learn together on a tranquil, safe and modern campus. Kristin’s reputation has been built on core beliefs that are as relevant today as when they were conceived forty years ago. Encouraging passion, innovation and excellence, balanced with loyalty, respect and traditional values, has been the hallmark of the school’s success. As the North Shore has ﬂourished over the past four decades, so too has Kristin. Its legacy of excellence in the performing arts, sport, service and academic achievement is renowned and admired. Sought after by parents who place a premium on a well-balanced education for their children, the school caters to a wide cross-section of families. What has distinguished a Kristin education for many over the years, has been a personal engagement and recognition of every child’s individuality. Our 40th Anniversary is a cause for pride and will be commemorated with a series of events throughout 2013. The first of these will be a Kristin vs Alumni All Stars Cricket match which will be held on the Auditorium Field on 3 February. We encourage anyone who is interested in this or any other commemorative event, to take the opportunity to get in touch with the school. With a strong and ever-growing alumni, the school family now numbers in the thousands and many will be returning for the festivities. Yet Kristin is an integral part of the North Shore community too, and all are welcome to share in our celebrations. Forty years on, Kristin remains as committed, confident and resilient as the young people we educate. A full list of our 40th Anniversary events can be found on the Kristin website; www.kristin.school.nz.

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Education: Kristin School

James Allen.

Tina Li.

Kelly Su.

Record Success for Kristin Students in the International Baccalaureate

School Tours

Kristin School has commenced its 40 Year anniversary celebrations in the best possible way, with news this week of a record set of examination results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Kristin was the first school in New Zealand to offer the prestigious qualification, which is held in high regard in universities around the world. The School’s 2012 results maintain a proud academic tradition which has consistently exceeded world averages over the past 23 years. This includes a 98% pass rate and a record 21 students scoring 40 points or more of the maximum 45 available in the Diploma; 20% of Kristin’s candidates scored at this elite level, compared to a world average of 6%. The top score of 44 was achieved by Kelly Su, with James Allen and Tina Li scoring 43 points. Executive Principal Peter Clague commends the work required to excel in this challenging qualification. “I am hugely proud of our students and the results they have achieved this year. They have committed to their studies with an enthusiasm and spirit that is a true reflection of the IB philosophy. What is even more impressive is the requirement of the IB Diploma for each student to engage in creative, physical and service activities throughout their two-year programme as well as their academic pursuits. Last year’s graduates are talented and inspired individuals and I have every confidence that they will go on to make a significant contribution to NZ society and the global community.” Kristin was the first school in New Zealand to introduce the IB Diploma programme in 1989 and since then its students have developed a reputation for producing consistently high results in the demanding course. Kristin’s IB students are regularly accepted into the leading tertiary institutions in Australasia, Europe and the US, many on fully funded scholarship programmes. The IB Diploma consists of six subject areas including native and acquired languages, social sciences, experimental sciences and mathematics and the arts, and is designed to be academically challenging and holistically balanced. In addition to their six chosen courses, students are challenged to broaden their educational experience through community service, self-directed research (in the form of a 4000-word extended essay) and critical examination in the Theory of Knowledge. Currently there are close to 1 million IB students at 3,440 schools in 141 countries across the world. Senior School students at Kristin have the choice to follow the NCEA pathway from Year 11 to 13 or to undertake the two-year IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. On average, 58% of students elect to complete the Diploma, which usually equates to approximately 100 students in each year level. These students represent just over 30% of New Zealand’s IB Diploma students.

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Kindergarten, Junior and Senior School tours commence 9.30am, Middle School tours commence at 11.00am. Contact us to register your attendance. admissions@kristin.school.nz 64 9 415 9566 Ext 2324

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North Shore History with David Verran

Edwin Harrow;

the local eccentric who gave Milford its name When reading mid 1880s to early 1900s Auckland newspapers and magazines, particularly via the Papers Past website, you will ﬁnd there is much written about or by Edwin Harrow. Harrow was also quite adept at ‘engineering’ stories about himself, as with some celebrities of today. Harrow’s father Henry was a Lieutenant and later a Commander in the Royal Navy. Edwin Harrow was born in January 1841 in Lymington in Hampshire, England, and made his fortune digging for diamonds in Natal in the 1860s. He came to Auckland in late 1882 or early 1883, still a very rich man, and bought six acres of land bordering Lake Pupuke between Killarney and Anzac Streets and further into Hurstmere Road in Takapuna. He named his estate ‘Buona Vista’, and bought other land elsewhere in Auckland. Harrow was a rather litigious fellow and as an example he sued the Waitemata County Council when his buggy was damaged whilst using the East Coast Road. He was also involved in a few assaults with fellow residents. In 1887, he adopted a monkey “Jeremiah” and took it with him wherever he went, treating it like a person.

In 1887, he adopted a monkey “Jeremiah” and took it with him wherever he went, treating it like a person. Also in 1887, he built the Lake Takapuna Hotel along his Killarney Street frontage, with the building having views to both the Lake and Takapuna Beach. He received a liquor licence in June 1888, and while the licence was later taken up by Patrick Meagher and others, Harrow still owned the hotel until he eventually left New Zealand. He also developed an extensive orchard on four of his six acres, mainly apples, and for manure he relied on human waste from his hotel further up the hill. He tried to stock Lake Pupuke with trout. I had understood that Harrow named Milford after his hometown in Wales. However, I now know Harrow was actually baptised on 22 February 1841 in the Parish of Milford, Lymington, Hampshire, not Wales. Around 1889, Harrow bought land on the south side of the Wairau Creek and commenced to develop his rather sandy property. Initially the Waitemata County Council referred to it as Harrow’s Sandspit Road, while the first reference to Milford is in an ‘Auckland Star’ advertisement (10 February 1892,

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page 8) by Harrow, giving Milford as his place of residence. Later in 1894, Harrow urged the Waitemata County Council to complete work on Milford Road, and from 1898 his estranged wife was letting out a two-storey house called ‘Sandcroft’ at Milford Beach, as well as some holiday baches. In 1890, Harrow wrote and published his anti-Property Tax polemic: “New Zealand as I have found it, or, the harrow-ing experiences of a settler at the Lake, Auckland, N.Z.”. A man with financial assets of around £5,000 (just over $900,000 in today’s money) but seemingly cash poor, Harrow condescendingly addressed the Knights of Labour as “brother paupers”. He further petitioned the Auckland Charitable Aid Board to be regarded as a ‘pauper’ and have his passage back to Natal at least partially paid for. In August 1890 he had his own death notice published in the newspaper, declaring that he had died of starvation! There are many other stories about Harrow that are worthy of reading via Papers Past, especially the stories in the ‘Observer’ magazine. He later lived in Sydney for a time, got into more personal strife and returned to Natal in 1902. He died there on 13 June 1904. His former Lake Hotel burned down on 1 March 1909, and his widow, Annie Harrow, died in Devonport on 21 June 1935 aged 84 years. By David Verran.

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North Shore leading the CLAB-free way There has been a lot of celebrating of infection-free milestones at North Shore Hospital recently. Last July, the intensive care and high dependency units reached 160 days without a single case of the often fatal bloodstream infection known as central line-associated bacteraemia, or CLAB. On November 15 they made it to 300 days. They are the largest ICU/HDU in New Zealand to achieve this life-saving milestone. Infection control link nurse Helen Hourigan says the units have had “amazing buy-in” from all staff. “Everyone’s been enthusiastic and supportive.” The units had “a little party” to mark 200 CLAB-free days earlier in the year. Meanwhile Ward 8, which had a small cluster of CLAB infections in June, marked 150 days of being CLAB-free late last year, celebrating with a cake. Charge nurse manager Frances Scheirlinck and infection control nurse specialist Barbara Davidson say it has been a real team effort. ICU nurses Liz Dalby and Rupert Murch and infection control nurse Mae Cottham provided the initial training, and the infection control team audited staff record-keeping and documentation. “Staying CLAB-free is a real team effort, involving those who insert the lines in the theatre procedure room and those who maintain them in the wards,” says Barbara. “We’re seeing real progress in Ward 8.” And Frances says that thanks to the standardised recording, staff are more aware of the part they play in staying CLAB-free. “By having the charts to monitor it, we can then say: we’ve aseptically completed the dressing, we’ve monitored the lines correctly and we have contributed to this success.”

One lucky person who went for bowel screening

CELEBRATION TIME: Infection control nurse specialist Barbara Davidson (left) celebrates the CLAB-free milestone with Ward 8 staff (from left) Nina Pretorius, Adrienne Wood, Dr Akanksha Bhargava, Frances Scheirlinck and Hannah Bagnall.

Just starting out

Beverley Walker is a fit and active 68-year old who thanks her lucky stars she took part in Waitemata DHB’s BowelScreening pilot. The Glenfield woman accepted an invitation to take part in the programme last year and sent off her test sample. Mrs Walker says she had shown none of the classic symptoms and she was surprised when her doctor phoned her to say her test was positive and she would have to have a colonoscopy. “They found three polyps, and one was malignant,” she says. After surgery, Mrs Walker is now in the clear, and she is very pleased she opted to take part in the pilot, as bowel cancer can be treated successfully if caught early. “I just think I’m one lucky person that I went for the free bowel screening,” she says. “I encourage all other eligible residents to take part – it could quite literally save your life.” The BowelScreening pilot has now been running for one year. Programme manger Gaye Tozer says the response has been pleasing, and to the end of September 2012 the programme resulted in: • 22,852 samples returned • 1456 positive results • 885 colonoscopies • 34 cancers detected. Bowel cancer is the second most IN THE CLEAR: Beverley Walker commonly diagnosed cancer for both (pictured) thanks her lucky stars she men and women in New Zealand, and decided to participate in WDHB’s the second leading cause of death BowelScreening pilot which picked up from cancer, killing 100 people a that she had bowel cancer. month.

It was all concentration for Jin Gao and Karla Griffith late last year, who were among 50 new house officers taking part in a weeklong orientation before starting work at Waitemata DHB. As well as covering clinical topics such as inserting cannulas (which Jin and Karla are practising here) the orientation covered admin, computer training, time management, discussion of Waitemata DHB’s values and even a race around the hospital. At the end of the week they all began work at North Shore and Waitakere hospitals – welcome to Waitemata DHB!

New mental health unit North Shore MP Maggie Barry was on site to announce a new mental health unit is to be built at North Shore Hospital. The $25-million, 46-bed unit will be built on Shakespeare Rd, on a current staff carpark site. It will replace the Taharoto Unit, which is housed in a converted 1950s maternity unit. “North Shore Hospital’s new mental health unit will provide better outcomes for patients and offer greater reassurance for their patients,” Ms Barry said. Clinical director for mental health services Dr Murray Patton said at the same time the DHB would work with non-governmental organisations to provide up to 17 beds in the community across the district. Building of the new unit will start next year, and it will be completed by the end of 2014. For more information visit our website www.waitematadhb.govt.nz

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Retirement: The Poynton

Are your loved ones struggling with life at home?

Moving into a serviced apartment may be the perfect answer. We all know the saying ‘there’s no place like home’. Well, as our loved ones get older, this still rings true. They want to stay in the comfort of their own home and they want their independence! Even for the most able retiree, there comes a time when help is needed with the basics of day-to-day living. More often than not, this help comes from family members who live close by and can assist when they can. Despite this support, realistically, there is a limit to how much time a family can commit, especially as the needs of a loved one increase. Sometimes we reach this point without warning, in the case of a sudden health issue or a spouse passing away. Other times it happens slowly and over time we start to notice the small things Mum and Dad are struggling with.

With its great location and close proximity to shops, cafés and all the medical services in Shakespeare Road, this stunning village offers an outstanding retirement lifestyle. Maybe the gardens are getting overgrown, when once they were immaculate. Household chores like cleaning are being overlooked. Or Mum and Dad are not cooking proper meals like they used to and in some cases they’re skipping meals all together. Physically your loved ones may also be finding it harder to get around,

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especially if they have stairs or slopes to negotiate. For a person at this stage of life there are various options. While residential aged care is considered an alternative, this type of care may not always be the best fit for those who want to stay independent, but need the extra support. In this case, Serviced Apartments provide the perfect answer. The Poynton retirement village in Takapuna offers this style of Serviced Apartment living. With its great location and close proximity to shops, cafés and all the medical services in Shakespeare Road, this stunning village offers an outstanding retirement lifestyle. Serviced Apartment packages include a range of support services, so you can be assured that your Mum and Dad are being well looked after. These packages may include services such as daily meals, cleaning of the apartment, removal of rubbish and a laundry service. On top of that, residents love being part of a vibrant community where there are plenty of social and recreational activities to take part in. Serviced Apartments at Metlifecare really do offer the best of both worlds. Loved ones can have the independence they treasure combined with peace of mind knowing help is always at hand. Plus, because many of life’s chores are taken care of, they end up having more time to enjoy the things they really love. As well as that, the whole family knows that Mum or Dad are in safe hands. To find out more about The Poynton and its services, please call Jan on 09 488 5711 to arrange an appointment at a time that suits you.

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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.

A splendid summer... Oh, what a splendid summer I have had. I didn’t go too far actually, just stayed at home and let the holiday come to me. It was marvellous having all the family home in one place for a short time. They came from Spain, Germany, United States and Australia – just to be home with Dad for a few short hours on Christmas Day. Then as soon as they arrived, the golden horde disappeared – on holiday, all over New Zealand. It was wonderful having them here, using their home in Devonport as a base. We had lots of barbecues, and the odd cold one. Couldn’t get much out of the boys though, where they’d been in the last year or so and where their adventures are taking them. Just the odd grunt, as boys do. Fleetingly dropping their guards to tell me of their lives overseas. No sooner than they arrived home, three of them then left, in late January and early February to continue their lives in different parts of the world. New Zealand is indeed a great training ground for our youth, building, boat building, surveying, marine diesel engineering and ﬂying. Great vocations to take out into the world. I suppose New Zealand has always been like this, training our youth to send overseas, there are just not enough jobs here for good qualified people. We’re just too small. Here’s an interesting fact for you, number three son graduated from Otago University with a degree in surveying. No fewer than 38 of the 40 graduates of his year have gone to work overseas; most of them headhunted by large international surveying companies. They never actually worked in New Zealand. Many years ago when the family were young, they almost talked me into building a swimming pool at home. We got very close, I had all the design drawn up, feasibility study done, Arborists’ reports done, as it would have been close to protected trees, Engineering drawings completed – I even got it to the stage where I applied for a permit. After several visits from the compliance officers, Arborists and council engineers, I was issued with resource consent and a building permit. It was about the same time as I had a pretty savage house fire in my home, which curtailed the construction of the pool. After a major rebuild, and a year later, I again went to the Council to see how the permit was for the pool. They told me it had lapsed and I had to reapply, which I duly did. I went through the same drama trying to get building consent, resource consent, engineers’

reports, Arborists reports, and compliance and all the other parts of Council one has to deal with prior to issuing any consents or permits. This was duly granted after another six months. In fact it got to the point where it was put in the too hard basket, and I let it go. But, I had some two years prior already been issued with a building permit – but had let it slip because of the house fire. Now every year I get letters from the Council with notification of pool fencing inspections. I have tried to tell them I don’t have a swimming pool, I applied to build one but don’t actually have one. This has been going for ten years now. You’d think Council would be able to sort this one out; I don’t have a swimming pool. Why do they bother having pool inspections, when we are surrounded by water? Why do they continually harass homeowners and not themselves when it comes to swimming pool fencing? If they were really vigilant in their drive to keep children safe from water, I’d like to see a fence right around Lake Pupuke, a fence right along Takapuna Beach, and maybe a fence around the Scott Memorial fountain outside Hammer Hardware in Devonport, and of course a fence around the fountain by the library. I’ll tell you another place for a fence, which would be along the duck pond adjacent to the golf course in Narrowneck. While we are on the subject of stupidity, and overbearing Council, I was sitting having a quiet cup of tea in a café in Devonport on January 3rd, which was the first day back at work for some people. Sure enough, just after 9am a Council parking warden – who was some 500 metres out of her jurisdiction of down town Devonport – was checking vehicles for overdue warrants and registrations between Devonport and North Head. For God’s sake, couldn’t people be left alone for a couple of weeks over the holiday period, even the parking wardens might like a holiday, but the Council revenue machine continues on. One thing I would really like to see done in the year 2013 in Devonport, would be the complete removal of the library building in Windsor Reserve. I would love to see the area just left with the statue of the Untidy Soldier, and where the library building now stands, just grass. The only human structures to remain would be the beautiful old band rotunda and the War Memorial corner. And of course, the fountain - with the fence round it. See you next month. – Simon.

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Andrew Hiskens and Alan McMahon, Colliers International North Shore

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The 80% conﬁdence gap this quarter is much greater than the 62% spread recorded in six months ago, and the 52% difference in March 2012.

2013 – Looking good

for investors The results of Colliers International’s fourth quarter 2012 commercial property investor confidence survey show the gulf between the most optimistic and the most pessimistic cities in New Zealand continuing to widen. Christchurch is the most positive city at 53% optimistic, in stark contrast to the most negative, Palmerston North, which is a full 80 percentage points behind at -26% pessimistic. The 80% confidence gap this quarter is much greater than the 62% spread recorded in six months ago, and the 52% difference in March 2012. The quarterly investor confidence survey asks commercial property market participants about their views on the outlook for commercial property investment over the next 12 months. The average result for New Zealand as a whole this quarter was a net 15% — meaning more respondents think things will get better for commercial property investors over the next year, by the margin of 15%. Alan McMahon, national director of research and consulting at Colliers International, says the dramatic spread between the most and least confident cities reﬂects the divergent expectations of regional economic prospects. “New demand for property of whatever type arises from expansion – of population, businesses or the public sector. That extra demand can push prices up and/or or trigger new supply. Where there is an expectation of expansion then investors see a change to their benefit in the supply demand balance, and the reverse also applies.” Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland commercial property market participants are once again the most optimistic in New Zealand about the upcoming investment climate – albeit for different reasons, McMahon says. “People in Christchurch have felt very upbeat about the

future for some time now, which is not surprising given the lows the city has been through since the earthquakes. Over the longer term we expect Christchurch to become less optimistic about the year ahead, as some sort of normality is eventually restored.” Queenstown’s consistent optimism can be attributed to the ongoing strong growth in tourism; while Auckland investors feel positive about the strong projected population growth which will fuel investment in the region.” At the other end of the scale, Palmerston North is once again the most pessimistic centre at a net -26%, followed by Wellington at -11% and Whangarei at -10%. “Investor confidence in these cities has been consistently pessimistic over the past year, reﬂecting the ongoing deferral of economic recovery. In Wellington, this is compounded by earthquake strengthening concerns and uncertainty around public sector cuts, although we expect Wellington to become more optimistic as the seismic policy impacts are better understood and are worked through,” says McMahon Despite the negative regional results, McMahon says there are several positive factors at work in the commercial property market. “The market has at last achieved stability and we are now waiting for growth. There is strong demand from private investors, with syndications proving popular. The expectation that the cost of debt will stay low for the foreseeable future is also encouraging decision-making.” By sector in the three main centres, Auckland retail investors show the most improvement in confidence, up from 2% to 14%. Wellington office and retail investors remained the most pessimistic at -18% and -12% respectively. The survey results were compiled from 4485 responses.

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Channel Feature Home: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

Breathtaking Views – Live at the Beach! 39 Hyde Road, Rothesay Bay – For Sale by Auction (February 16th). Nadja Court from Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay is marketing this magical three bedroom family home in an exquisite coastal location, just a few minutes stroll from the sand! The home is perfectly positioned to capture both the sunshine and the views. It also offers you exceptional spaces for all the family, whatever their ages and stages. Quiet, sundrenched and idyllic – this home offers simply magnificent living in the heart of Rothesay Bay, where you can enjoy the glistening sea views from dawn to dusk. The layout is superb, with a private master suite that embraces the view, lots of ﬂexibility for additional living spaces and bedrooms for children and teenagers.

Entertaining is easy with seamless ﬂow from living spaces to huge decks, and/or in the beautiful garden that encourages alfresco dining, BBQs on those balmy summer nights... or just relaxing with a good book. Owners are able to offer a long settlement. Call Nadja Court now on 021 777 690 to secure your own piece of coastal paradise.

Quiet, sundrenched and idyllic – this home offers simply magniﬁcent living in the heart of Rothesay Bay… Auction on site 16 February 2013 at 2pm 39 Hyde Road, Rothesay Bay View: Phone for viewing times View property onlIne: www.barfoot.co.nz/488729 For further information contact: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay M: 021-777-690 or 478-9089 e: n.court@barfoot.co.nz Number 1 Salesperson, Barfoot & Thompson 2011-12

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Half Acre Cliﬀ-Top Opportunity! 197 Beach Road, Campbells Bay – For Sale By Tender

Marijke (left) and Maartje Knoester.

Those looking for the ultimate cliff-top opportunity will be all over this property being marketed by Andrew Dorreen of Precision Real Estate. The prime cliff-top property was developed by Dutch immigrants Jan and Maartje Knoester 54 years ago. They bought the section in early 1959 and spent 18 months building their dream home, moving in during September 1960. Channel Magazine dropped in for a chat with Maartje Knoester and her daughter Marijke in mid January. It was a stunning summer’s day – just perfect for sitting on the deck and having a chat while looking out over the waters of the magnificent Shore coastline that is only metres away. “When Dad was a young man he used to spearfish along the reefs below the property so he knew the location was a good one,” explained Marijke Knoester. “Mum and Dad loved the location close to beaches, the beautiful, never-to-bebuilt-out view, a fantastic half acre of cliff top land, and the mature pohutukawa trees. A developer suggested that they rip out all the trees so they could see what they had, to which Dad replied … yes, nothing but North Shore clay! I’d rather have the trees, thanks... Mum had inherited some money from an aunt in Holland so they were able to buy the property unconditionally from a desperate vendor for around £1350.” Maartje Knoester says that the old real estate rule of location, location, location was the reason that they decided on purchasing the property all those years ago. She explained that there were several advantages, including the proximity to beaches, Campbells Bay Primary School, the tennis club in Centennial Park (where she has been a member for over 50 years and is still playing), the local 4Square store just up Aberdeen Road. The Auckland Harbour Bridge was about to open also, so they knew the area would develop quickly. “The family’s had a good life here. Our kids, Marijke and sons Maarten and Jan, had a wonderful time sailing small yachts, fishing down at Pakiti Pool and playing out amongst the reefs at low tide – from which I could whistle them home for dinner. They were spoilt for room with a large garden to play in with plenty of trees for tree huts and swings.”

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“Dad used to have a chicken run along the cliff for up to 40 chooks,” adds Marijke, remembering her childhood. “He used to get day-old chicks from Pat Brown down along Beach Road and he would sell the eggs to work colleagues and neighbours to cover the cost. The chicken manure got recycled onto the large veggie garden. Kennedy Park is just down the road also, and in those early days the tunnels were open to explore – they were dark and scary!” When quizzed as to what makes the property so special both mother and daughter agree that it is the wide cliff frontage and 180˚ view out over Rangitoto and the other islands in the Gulf. “The beauty of sun and moon rises over Rangitoto sends a glittering path of light towards our house,” says Maartje. “As we’re down a right-of-way we don’t get street noise and we enjoy total privacy from neighbours. The site has great integrity and lovely large trees.” So 50 years on what are the greatest memories for the Knoester family of the property? Marijke provides the answers. “Observing bird and fish life. Seeing orcas coming right in close to feed on stingray. Dolphins splashing down in Stingray Bay. Scrambling down through the Pohutukawa roots to drop down onto Back Beach. Chooks with a million dollar view and enjoying the best eggs around. Seeing the Rainbow Warrior come into the harbour – the day before she was destroyed. Seeing the amazing ﬂotilla of yachts welcoming the Whitbread yachts into Auckland. The America’s Cup racing. Seeing lightning strikes explode into the sea right in front of the house. One night, on a full moon and big spring tide, my younger brother tossed a line over the cliff and pulled up a decent 5lb snapper. The wonderful BBQ’s and parties we had down on the bottom lawn. “But the greatest thing was the foresight Mum and Dad had to buy a fabulous piece of land and make a wonderful life for our family. Us three kids all agree that none of us would swap growing up on this property for anything else... we know we were very lucky.”

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The property at a glance... • Ultimate privacy, Half acre (2079m2) cliff top property • Fantastic views of gulf through framed pohutukawas • Zoned res 2B (one per 600m2) multitude of development options • Comfortable 1950s home with 2/3 bedroom and large basement • Fantastic schools, close to shops, beach and motorway access. TENDER CLOSES WEDNESDAY 27TH February AT 4PM (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) www.precision.net.nz ID# 282279

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Kick off 2013 with a bang with this brilliant buying opportunity! Overseas vendors want this magnificent beachside home sold and are prepared to meet the market. A stunning transformation (Code of compliance 2012) makes this 4 bedroom, two living, plus office weatherboard home the perfect beach side proposition for family buyers! It also happens to be one of Milford’s best buying opportunities! Low maintenance grounds, a very large master suite with its own balcony and stunning views, a spacious modern entertainers kitchen flowing out to ground floor living and look at the location! The home was renovated extensively and the result is sensational. Brand new weatherboard construction, new joinery with double glazing, new wide board timber floors, the list goes on. The children do not even need to cross the road to get to the beach and the home has two separate living areas for spilt entertaining - perfect for families. Where else can you find such a complete property in this location? Our overseas based vendors are wanting this home sold at Tender. View today - this is a great opportunity to have a complete product in a superb location. Tender closes Wednesday 28th February 2013 (unless sold prior by private treaty) www.precision.net.nz id #283206

ANDREW DORREEN- leading North Shore Real Estate Agent In the last five months Andrew Dorreen has sold just under $45 million dollars’ worth of North Shore Real Estate, including the Highest Residential Sale in New Zealand. Already in 2013 year he has sold a Home over $8 million – the highest recorded this year. For a completely professional approach to the handling of one of your largest assests please give Andrew a Call and become a success story – you will not be disappointed. A significant portion of these sales are confidential out of respect for all parties involved. They will remain that way. If you think your property is one that fits into this category why not give Andrew a call for a completely confidential discussion.

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By Real Estate Duo Rosie Houghton & Rose Arnott of Prestige Real Estate – Both local identities in the Takapuna community.

before, during and after There are many of you who are back from holidays ready to sell or start looking for your next home or first home or investment. The summer months are the most active in the Real Estate calendar, and traditionally there are more homes for sale than any other time. The home usually looks its best and buyers are out in full force. Before buying your next home Here are some pointers into what you need to consider prior to buying your next home or property investment. Currently 87% of properties are being taken to auction, so it`s pertinent to have all the information available so that you are fully informed, as once the hammer goes down you are unable to ask for any conditions to be added into the auction agreement. Once you’ve found the home you want, its time to get it thoroughly checked out and arrange a loan from the bank. Here are some things you might need to pay for at this stage:- Builders Report; Valuation from a registered property valuer; Home loan application and establishment fees- if any- depending on your relationship with your bank; LIM report, if the vendor doesn’t have a current one available; All going to plan if you agree to buy the house, you`ll pay a deposit straight away, normally this is 10% of the purchase price, unless a lesser amount is mutually agreed.

Paying for the house and moving in. If you agree to buy the house, you`ll pay a deposit straight away and the remainder gets paid on the agreed settlement day, which is the day you`ll pay the rest, then you are given the key. Costs during this stage can include:- Lawyer’s fees for “conveyancing,” which is the legal changeof-ownership process for the property; Your share of the rates that the previous owner might have pre paid; Insurance – house and contents, loan repayment and life insurance so you can still repay your home loan if the unexpected happens, for example you become critically ill or are made redundant; Carpet and/ or commercial cleaning while the house is empty; Locksmith, if you want to change the locks; Additional appliances, i.e. Sky TV or furniture; Removal truck; Must-do immediate maintenance.

Body Corp Fees if in a building complex.Before your next move consider a GOOD Real Estate Salesperson and how they will help you with providing information, or help send you in the right direction. If you are considering selling, whether it is now or further down the track give Rosie or Rose a call for a no obligation appraisal of your home; we are experienced negotiators with many sales under our belts and great references to validate us.

After you`re in. Naturally, owning a home comes with on going costs and it pays to check these out before you go ahead. Even if it`s not your first home, the costs can be different once you’ve moved in. Here are some examples:- Rates; Insurance – house and contents, loan repayment and life insurance; Regular maintenance to protect your homes value; Home loan repayments; Possible loan service fees if you; Re-fix the interest rate after a fixed interest rate period ends;

Some of our last year’s sales... 127a Shakespeare Road Milford • 14a Stratford Ave, Milford • 13 Bardia Street, Belmont • 309 Lake Road • 9 Babington Place, Torbay • 10a Killarney Street, Takapuna • 3/3 Erewhon Place, Birkdale • 18a Craig Road Milford • 1/3 Parr Terrace, Caster Bay • 105 Kowhai Road, Mairangi Bay • 25B Onepoto Road, Hauraki • 2/259 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna • 19a Bayview Road, Hauraki • 19a Wolsley Ave Milford • 6/4 Campbell Road, Takapuna • 6/11 Sanders Ave, Takapuna • 52 Seabreeze Road, Narrow Neck • 7/35 Kitchener Road, Takapuna • 18B Stanley Road, Milford • 441-443A Beach Road, Mairangi Bay.

Contact: Rose Arnott Ph: 021 876 333

Takapuna- The Sentinel Apartment 703

Rosie Houghton Ph: 021 623 952

Is it your dream to have a place where you can relax, enjoy sensational views, beDEVELOP secure, have a pool without |the a gym to go to OR RESTORE IDmaintenance, 5745 without leaving the building, central Takapuna with an easy stroll to all the 1012m2 of Potential, Subdivide into 2, move the old original bungalow forward and build on the back, cafes, beach, and shops plus enjoy the numerous sporting remove bars, the bungalow completely and build 2 new homes, renovate the old bungalow andevents enjoy a massive yard, Build a dream home on a full site. Phew!! Not many properties in Takapuna can give you held in Takapuna from your own balcony. Then this could be your this many options. Quotes have been sourced already for various options and available to answer. interested parties. Panoramic Views over the harbour to Rangitoto- North East Facing, well presented apartment, has(unless all the cons, 2 bedrooms. Yours for the Tender close date 6/8/2012 4pm. soldmod by prior) viewing. Call us now. Location 309 Lake Road, Takapuna. Location 703/3 Northcroft Street, Takapuna.

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Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@ prestigerealty.co.nz or Rose Arnott 021876333, Email: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz

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A recent customer... I had the pleasure of working with Rosie and Rose recently when we purchased our ﬁrst house in over 15 years. We had been assured by friends that buying and selling was a very stressful process and I can assure you they were very wrong. Rosie and Rose were fantastic to work with and made the process incredibly easy. The way that they are able to engage with us as clients with very frank and honest dialogue along with an ability to be able to put us at ease was very reassuring given it had been a while since we had been through this process. The little things they did like offering to lend us their water blaster, along with tips to help us sell our house certainly left us feeling that they were on the journey with us. I would not hesitate to recommend this team and will be using them in the future if the opportunity arises. Leeanne Langridge, General Manager Direct Sales/Cabin Crew Manager, Air New Zealand.

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