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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

Double Trouble

Think hard before getting two puppies at the same time New dog owners who are thinking that if they’d like to get a puppy, that getting two at the same time must surely be easier, might want to think again.

Obvious considerations are of course the double expense of two versus one, but there are other issues new owners need to understand.

Initially, two puppies taken into a new and unfamiliar environment will definitely enjoy comfort from each other and be happy together. The owners at this time can easily think they have done the right thing but it is often not until the puppies start to get older that the perfect picture begins to crumble.

Of course, whilst you may be lucky enough to strike the perfect pair, here are some very common issues that arise when taking on two puppies: • The puppies create a very tight bond with each other instead of their new owner • They then start to respond to either name, or worse, neither • One puppy will assume leader and the other will follow Then there is training. Usually one owner goes to training classes and is expected somehow to train two puppies and the same result as the others who are training one!

Often, one of the puppies may be extremely timid, having always had another

puppy to hide behind. As this puppy has no need to change - always having the lead puppy around - it is virtually impossible for it to learn independence and self-confidence. If you are in this situation, by the way, Dog Day Care is possibly one of the few options to give confidence and independence.

As the puppies mature there may be issues around food time, getting through the gate and arguments over toys. All of which they couldn’t have if there weren’t two of them, and which they are less likely to have if one were already a well-balanced adult.

Yes, two dogs can be good and it has been documented that, ideally, you should wait one year for small breeds and about four years for larger breeds. This way, the first dog has a chance to bond with its human family and has the chance to mature and develop its own personality and confidence. The adult dog will also be able to discipline the new puppy rather than compete with it. Puppies are far more respectful towards adult dogs than they are towards their litter-mates.

Some households do successfully rear two puppies of the same age, by continually working hard to overcome the problems. They are committed to the extra workload and to making sure that in the formative months, the puppies receive time-out from each other every day.

They have also had to take the time to socialise the puppies both individually and together.

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www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 31 - April 2013

Monday

Tuesday

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Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

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

Wednesday

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Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Make your own Lollipop The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

Bowls

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Thursday

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Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Keep Fit

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Niko’s Pizza, 7:30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Cartooning Workshop

Devonport Community House, 3:45pm-5:45pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

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Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

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Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Make your own Lollipop The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

Skycity NZ Badminton Open

North Shore Events Centre, 10th-14th April

ARTSLAB: Job Search

Depot Artspace Devonport, 9:30am-3pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Morning Melodies: Royal NZ Airforce Auckland Band

Cards 500 or Canasta

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

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60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Keep Fit

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Cartooning Workshop

Devonport Community House, 3:45pm-5:45pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

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The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Make your own Lollipop

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The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Wood Sculpture Live 2013

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Cartooning Workshop

Cards 500 or Canasta

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

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

60’s Up Entertainment

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Keep Fit

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

Lake House Arts Centre, 17th-28th Apr, 2pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Devonport Community House, 3:45pm-5:45pm

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The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

School Holiday Programme

Mairangi Arts Centre, 22nd April-3rd May

Morning Melodies: Royal NZ Navy Band

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Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Make your own Lollipop

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The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

Body Painting Workshop-Dutch Bihary Lake House Arts Centre, 10am-6pm

Peggy Square Knitting Group

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Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Body Painting Workshop-Dutch Bihary Lake House Arts Centre, 10am-6pm

Bowls

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

Keep Fit

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Anzac Day Salute - North Shore Brass Band

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 7pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 2:30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna, 10am

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Bruce Mason Centre, 29th April-4th May, 10:30am

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Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

ALLSTARS School Holiday Programme

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The Rose Centre, 30th Apr-4th May, Tues-Fri, 9am-4pm

Images of Architecture Exhibition Mairangi Arts Centre, 1st-11th May

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 7pm

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

Make your own Lollipop

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Bowls

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

More Tape - The Boy With Tape On His Face

Milford Indoor Bowls

Cards 500 or Canasta

JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15 Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm-9:15pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

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60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

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April 2013

Community Calendar Friday Pastel Artists of NZ (PANZ) Exhibition Mairangi Arts Centre, 5th-7th Apr

Art Exhibition - JEWEL LYNAM

Saturday

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Bruce Mason Centre, 5th-30th April

Sunday

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Purely Pastel Exhibition

Mairangi Arts Centre, 6th-27th Apr

Gifford Jackson: NZ Industrial Design Pathfinder Depot Artspace Devonport, 6th-23rd April

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Devonport Craft Market

Bowls

State NZ Ocean Swim Series - King of the Bays

Make your own Lollipop

Friday Forum - George Henare

Talking of Katherine Mansfield

Gerry and The Pacemakers with The Searchers

Live Show: Anika Moa

CALENDAR GIRLS by Tim Firth

Talking of Katherine Mansfield

8am – 12.30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

ARTSLAB Seminar: New Media

The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

The Vic Cinema Café Theatre, 7:30pm

The Vic, Devonport, 8pm

Rummikub

Devonport Community House, 10am-2pm

Takapuna Beach, 9:30am-2:30pm

The Pumphouse, 5pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

The Rose Centre, 6th-27th Apr, Weds-Sat, 8pm Sunday Matinees, 7th & 14th

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Depot Artspace Devonport, 9:30am-3pm

The Beachtour presented by 91ZM Takapuna Beach, Midday

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

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Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Pic of the Week

King of the Bays, Takapuna Beach, Sat 6th.

The Vic Devonport, 7:30pm

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8am – 12.30pm

Seen Recently: New Young Artists Exhibition Northart, Gallery 4/5, 14th Apr-1st May

Frances Rood: Transposition Exhibition

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Northart, Gallery 1/2/3, 14th Apr-1st May

Bowls

Jacqueline Aust – Enshrined Exhibition

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Northart, Gallery 1/2/3, 14th Apr-1st May

Fiona Lee Graham: Out of the Blue Exhibition Northart, Gallery 1/2/3, 14th Apr-1st May

North Shore: Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon Woodall Park, 7am

Albany Market Bazaar

Massey University Albany Campus, 10am-2pm

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Bowls

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Browns Bay Craft Market

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Phoenix Plaza, 9:30am-2pm

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Skycity NZ Badminton Open, Wed 10th.

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Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Birkenhead Artisan Market

Make your own Lollipop

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

Harvest Fair

Highbury Community House, 9am-1pm

The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 5pm

Devonport Community House, Noon-3pm

Auckland Vintage Jazz Society

Takapuna Boating Club, 7pm-9:30pm

Taking Off by Roger Hall

Bruce Mason Centre, 7:30pm

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Bowls

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Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Sandesh Heinicke: Puriri Me (Ode to a Tree) Depot Artspace Devonport, 27th Apr-17th May

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

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8am – 12.30pm

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 7pm

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Wood Sculpture Live 2013, Wed 17th.

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Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Introduction to Watercolours for Beginners

Make your own Lollipop

Milford Magpie Market

Vintage Fair

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 9am-4pm

The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-2pm

North Shore Events Centre, 11am-2pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

The Pumphouse, 2pm & 5pm

Comedy Allstars

Make your own Lollipop, The Old Lolly Shop, Sundays, 10am

Bruce Mason Centre, 7:30pm

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Milford Village Square Markets

Milford Village Square, 9:30am-2pm

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Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

Make your own Lollipop

The Wayans Brothers

The 5 Star Comedy Tour - An International Showcase

Devonport Craft Market

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 7pm Bruce Mason Centre, 7:30pm-9pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm-10:15pm

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The Old Lolly Shop, 10am

Devonport Community House, 10am-2pm

Op Shop Fashion Show Northcote Baptist Church

More Tape, Bruce Mason Centre, Wed 1st May.

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Contents: In the Channel

Cover Features

25 What’s Hot on the Shore 68 Weddings on the Shore 88 Channel Feature Interview: Devonport’s Dame Anne Salmond, New Zealander Of The Year 98 Our Rising Sporting Stars

More Features 6 47 57 74 104 134 138 142 148

I’ve Been Positively Thinking The Channel Grill: Jade MacKinnon Five Favourites on the Shore: Andy Gore Making a Point: Birkenhead and Northcote Khaos and The Lost Boys: Street Dance North Shore History with David Verran Print Technology Spotlight Gundry’s Grumbles with Simon Gundry Shore People Offshore: Ben Panettiere

Clinical Study Recruitment

Sun Damage

Out & About 2 7

Community Calendar Out & About

Eating Out On The Shore 27 28 32 33

Feature Restaurant: Niko’s Pizza Restaurant Listings Feature Café: Little King Café Cafe Listings

Takapuna Beach 18 20 42 43

Views From the Beach with TBBA Shore City retail features Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach Takapuna Retail Feature: Beach Hut

Milford 16 58 59

New Business Spotlight: Mikko Shoes Milford: MBA News Milford, Everyone’s Place: Retail

Devonport

70 Devonport News: DBA 72 Devonport Retail Feature: Devonport Golf Club

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Arts

35 The Arts and Entertainment with Shane Cortese 118 The Pumphouse 122 Lake House Arts Centre News 123 Northart News 124 The Rose Centre 125 Mairangi Arts Centre

• You are aged between 40 and 80 years • You are in good general health • You live in the Auckland area

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Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School Kristin School Rosmini College Takapuna Grammar School Pinehurst School Westlake Girls’ High School

Real Estate 143 144 147 152

Commerical Property with Colliers Project Spotlight: Orchard Park, Albany Channel Feature Homes Local Real Estate: The Rosies

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From the Editor

• One of the leading Office & Retail brokers on the Shore The Channel Magazine team with the newly branded Channel vehicle that will be prominent around the Shore.

From left: Aidan Bennett, Heather Vermeer, Ulla Bennett and Jared Trice.

• Janet guarantees to find a solution for you

April, Without the Fools With this April issue being published after the 1st (on the first Friday of the month, as always) it hit the streets too late to include an April Fool’s joke.

Shame, I love an inventive April Fool’s Day prank.

The mocking of the gullible who fall for them is not the main attraction for me, but the hilarious lengths people will go to to make their parents/children/ colleagues/readers believe something utterly implausible. The art is in treading that fine line between the realistic and the ridiculous.

I remember the rumoured re-location of Stonehenge, the sheep-poo powered Intercity Coachlines service and last year’s Air New Zealand advert showcasing the company’s ‘new’ standing-room service where passengers would be herded onto already full flights with ceiling straps to hold on to, underground train-style.

Humour, like that other saucier advertising ploy, often sells. People usually remember the perpetrators of these pranks, I have, and most think positively of the companies who play prankster for that one, forgivable day - providing they’re funny. Advertisers, get your thinking caps on and your whiteboards out to plan ahead for next year.

Joking aside, we’re pleased to present some seriously good content this month. I had the opportunity to chat to the New Zealander of the Year ahead of this issue. Dame Anne Salmond was generous with her time and her smile, sharing with readers on her North Shore home turf, an insight into her outstanding life, works and her suitably big plans for how the nation should celebrate 250 years of shared history in 2019.

We take another look into the future, through the eyes

and aspirations of some of our emerging sports stars.

Known as a breeding ground for athletic talent, the North Shore’s facilities, sporting history and supportive families and communities all contribute towards building sports’ winners. We look at the raw talent that could be shaped into greatness over the coming years.

As wedding show season kicks off this month across the country, we begin our own wedding feature, giving locals a chance to share a slice of their big day and giving local businesses the chance to promote their wedding wares. We hope to continue and expand on this wedding feature from spring, so encourage readers to send in photos of North Shore couples getting hitched – regardless of where – this year.

We also feature local dance crews making moves on the street dance scene, and shine a light on some of the Shore’s emerging destinations – Birkenhead Point and Northcote Point.

Aside from the hard copy magazine, our tweet count is rising as we shout about good stuff on the Shore through @channelmag. And if, like I do, you also like to use one of those old-fashioned pens every once in a while, you can also write to us at Channel Magazine, P.O. Box 33-1630, Takapuna, if e-mail is not your thing and you want to let us know about something positive you think we should be shouting about.

Enjoy the best of autumn this April on the Shore.

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Janet Marshall

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I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

This month goes to the dogs...

I’ve been thinking… about dogs. About the positive role that our four-legged friends play in our lives.

I was brought up in an environment that always had a dog as part of the family. When I was young they were Pugs (my parents had two over a couple of decades and my mum still has one) and we have had Cocker Spaniels as part of our own family (we are now onto “Olive,” our fourth).

As friends and colleagues are well aware, Olive is one spoilt pooch!

She is on the beach and running, walking and swimming most days.

She comes to our group fitness training and most days she also comes to work with us at Benefitz.

She is well known at most of the cafes around the neighbourhood as well!

But as is the case with most well cared for dogs, little Olive spoils us in return with the pleasure she brings to our lives.

Yes, a dog can be a nuisance when you want to go on holiday at places where they are not welcome or overseas. Five-year-old Olive is still not above doing her business in naughty places as well! But, from my perspective, these are far outweighed by the positive things dogs bring to the family and life in general.

Caring for a dog, looking after it, spoiling it, training it, controlling it, feeding it and exercising it also has some great messages for kids during their formative years. The youngsters are, by default, learning some valuable caring and nurturing skills for later in life.

Dogs are also great companions for young and old.

When you’ve got a loyal dog you are never alone and without something to do – especially when they are looking at you expectantly, waiting around to go for that much-loved daily exercise. Exercise that’s not only good for the dog, but good for its master as well.

Dogs are great. I know my life has been much the better for having them as part of my family for 50 years.

I’ve been thinking… that we really need to improve the focus of a good number of our corporate business people. It seems to me that too often now their only way of improving business is cutting staff to improve the ‘bottom line’. It is an easy target.

To me this is actually short-term thinking and has led to the breakdown of many established businesses and brands over the past 20 or so years, through loss of quality, service and most damaging, culture.

businesses. Change has never been so fast as it is now. It is the way that the corporate world adapts to this change that I have big question marks over. It seems to me that we have a generation of corporate business people whose answer is to just slash and burn – with people being an easy target. They become heroes at quickly improving the bottom line, irrespective of the long-term cost to that business and its people.

What we need is people who’s skills are growing these businesses, moving them into new areas without the need to cut people. I believe it can be done. But there needs to be a big mind-shift in the way we train corporate business people. Make them heroes for employing people and growing the business. Good businesses are built over long periods, by planning and being well prepared for what is ahead.

I’ve been thinking… (again) about those damn lights that are meant to feed people onto the motorways. The other morning I left home at Takapuna before 7am to go across the Harbour Bridge. The hardest part of the trip was getting onto the motorway from Esmonde Road. And I reckon the problem was not the traffic, its was those painful lights! Once I was on the motorway the trip in was a breeze. The same happens when you are trying to get on the motorway at Constellation Drive and the lights are on. It’s a shambles!

Can somebody tell me why we have those motorway on-ramp lights? For the life of me I can’t see the purpose.

Will the instigator please stand up and tell us?

I’ve been thinking… that the Harbour Bridge SkyPath is going to be something very special.

Imagine being able to walk, run or cycle all the way from Takapuna, Milford or Devonport over the Harbour Bridge and into the city. As both Peter White and Ann Hartley explain in this issue, the architecturally designed walking and cycling facility will be constructed underneath the city-side clip-on of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. SkyPath will be four metres wide with sufficient shared space for walkers, joggers and cyclists. I’ll be more than happy to pay the two dollar user-pays fee that will help pay for it. Visit: www.skypath.org.nz for more details.

Have a great April, Easter break and school holidays.

– Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

I want your positive feedback...

I’ve Been Thinking...

By Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

To the Channel Team This is new for me, praising something, because I am a bit of a grouch and find fault with alot of life.

But your magazine is great. As a local for too many years I often know the people you interview and I even read the ads!

The quality and set-up is also great and I can’t believe that with over 140 pages all it costs me is the angst if I have to wait for my read.

Please keep up the great work.

– Chloris, Milford Thanks Chloris, really appreciate the feedback.

We believe the North Shore deserves a great magazine and they have now got one.

Dear Aidan Thanks for highlighting the issue of the yet-to-berepaired walkway on the seaside walk between Takapuna and Milford. Like you, I am astounded that it has taken so long to be repaired and that the owner of the property has had people walking through his back yard for so long.

Apparently it has meant less freedom for his dog in his back yard.

I walk the track frequently with my own dog and love it. There are so many others doing the same, so you would think that it would be a priority for the authorities to get it fixed quickly, but it obviously isn’t the case.

Love your magazine as it is always so positive and full of local stuff.

– Paddy, Takapuna Thanks Paddy, I was down in Napier in early March and discovered that they have a fully concreted walkway that stretches for kilometres and kilometres along their waterfront. If they can have that, you’d think we could afford to repair just a 70 metre stretch on our waterfront here on the North Shore!

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The Pumphouse Unhinged This year for the first time, The PumpHouse Theatre hosted events as part of The Auckland Fringe Festival. The mini-festival entitled UnHinged opened officially on Thursday 7th March at The PumpHouse and included a brief cameo stage appearance by Mayor Len Brown in his first ever visit to the PumpHouse.

Channel went along for the opening.

Kendall Fricker Jan O’Connor, Coral Fricker, Gill Saker.

Michael Murphy.

Jean Raw, Emma Poyner, Alan Reekie, Margie Hart, Des Raw.

Bryan Johnston, Richard Osborne, Tansy Hayden, Rob Mokaraka.

Benjamin Teh, Gill Saker, David Martin, Michael Murphy.

Peter Brierley-Millman, Ken & Freda Brierley.

Lindsey Dawson, Sue Lloyd, Denis Edwards.

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During March Repertoire held a function at their Takapuna store to present their new seasons stories – Midnight Express, Dark Romance and Bleeding Hearts. In a generous gesture all ticket proceeds for the event went to the North Shore Hospice. Apparently the ‘new seasons stories’ are very special.

Ann Saunders, Karen Coats, Verna Cain.

Kate Casey, Jacqui Herbert, Chantal Chilcott, Ginette Lee.

Raewyn Hawthorn, Lesley Rees, Yvonne Mehrtens.

Kate Salmon, Jan Franklin, Sally Johnson.

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InsideOut 4 opening at Mairangi Arts Centre On Saturday March 9th Mairangi Arts Centre presented the opening preview of the InsideOut 4 Exhibition.

This exhibition, on at MAC during March, was a beautiful display of paintings, drawings, carvings, quilting, handmade clothing and prints produced by prisoners through the ‘Art in Prisons Programme’.

Ivan Dunn, Julia Parfitt, George Wood, Glen Wilcox, Maurice Morris.

Oli Kraemer, Lene Kovac, Anne & Nils Pokel, Christian Bogdanow.

Karyn Morris, Levonne Hughes, Olivia McCarthy, Sue Macklin.

Sandra and Rob Hodge, Des Ripi.

Noeline Hodge, Zoe Fifield, Madeleine Houston.

Lesley, Nikki and Shannon Hale, Mark Jensen.

Maiana Waugh, Robyn Hughes, Jacqui Connor, Jayne Waugh.

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Richard Davis, Sam Leitch, Dr David Rogers.

The brand new Insight-Ascot Radiology Clinic at AUT Millennium in Mairangi Bay was officially opened by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Tony Ryall on Thursday February 28th.

It is a fantastic new state-of-the-art facility within the redeveloped Millennium complex.

Guests were also wowed by the art works on display by emerging artist Sam Leitch.

Susan Paterson, Dr Jon Wilcock, Dr Stephen Kruger, Jordan Davis.

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Con Balasoglou, Danny Chan, Ted van Arkel, Andy Tapper, Richard Keys.

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Outside In - Sport Expo at Pinehurst School Pinehurst School presented The Outside In - Sport Expo in March, hosting up to 50 different sporting codes for families to have the opportunity to experience. A range of well known sport stars attended the event.

Eli Hackney-Rose, Vincent Fegan, Ben Tsukada.

Trishie Gilvray, Rix Donaldson, Chris Lee, David Gilvray.

Malcolm and Judy Pascoe, Lilly and Charlie Molloy.

Reilly Polascher, Tia Tuiburulevu, Richard Rahardja, Carl Monk, Thomas Taylor, Warren Johnson.

Maria Tutaia, Elisapeta Toeava, Madaline Oliver, Lavinia Vaitohi, Jess Bourke, Georgia Southon, Lily Quin, Mikayla Rutter.

Fenella Chia, Ada Wong, Willow Te Kapaiwaho, Winston Yao, Mark Chester.

Katy Eichelbaum, Hayley Sesto, Lucia Thwaites, Sophie Negus, Hope Atkinson.

Paper Plus Takapuna presents Meet Bill Tito Last month old reading relics and hard-backed family heirlooms were taken into Paper Plus, Takapuna to be assessed by the eye of NZ Craftsman Book Repair Specialist Bill Tito. Bill spent time giving customers feedback on their treasured texts and guide prices for their restoration.

Lisa Castleton.

Anne and Colin Andrews.

Bill Tito, Angus and Lillian Willis.

Vicki, Mitchell, Sammi and Jarrod Spencer.

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St Patrick’s Day Hurstmere Hooley Takapuna The world famous St Patrick’s Day Hurstmere Hooley was huge again in Takapuna. For a fourth consecutive year Takapuna strip’s top bars – Led by the Shore’s leading Irish Pub Florrie McGreal’s – put on a huge party to celebrate and fondly toast the Patron Saint of Ireland on Sunday March 17th.

The Green Zone was pumping outside Florrie McGreal’s, The Elephant Wrestler and the Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe.

Rachel McDonnell, Jen Carroll, Paul Feeney, Sarah Geoghegan, John Murphy, Shane Finnegan, Colin Cameron.

Fiona, Patrick, Charlotte, and Sophia Hancock.

Sue Stanaway, Penny and Ralph Roberts, Trevor Stanaway.

Kim Stone, Karyn Green, Avril Balmer, Judi Burline, Charlie McVicar.

Margaret Pelley, Cathy Wildermoth, Jenny Howard, Angela Heather, Rachel Munro.

Jason Kelly, Dorothy Soy e, Chelsea Gosden, Gavin Sharkey, Patrick O’Hoolihan, Gavin Kerr, Dave Hamlyn.

Jen Milks, Ellie Miller, Jocelyn lee, Simon Schueller, Dan Greene.

Trent Hall, Melissa Lee, Natalie Connell, Aston Hooker, Tom McCarty, Rory Gray, Luke Corlett, Fred Ward.

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Esteemed visitor for Pilates Unlimited’s 13th Anniversary

Harriette Blackman, Lizzie Kumar, Mari Winsor, Ray Medemblik, Laiza Lima, Carole Fraser, Caroline Corbineau.

Pilates Unlimited Takapuna Beach was thrilled to have Mari Winsor from Los Angeles USA as part of their recent 13th Anniversary Celebrations. Mari is widely credited with popularising Pilates and making this once obscure workout accessible to the public at large. Mari imparted her knowledge at a special function attended by clients and instructors at the Northcroft Street studio during March.

Harriette Blackman, Fiona Lees, Wendy Stedman, Ruth Purdy.

Debbie Abernethy, Chris Fraser, Vanessa Barrell, Steve Mueller, Belinda Cooke.

Mike Cohen, Alison Oliver-Smith, Nicky and Chris Hume.

Lizzie Kumar, Shirina Falk, Liz Powell, Trish Kelly.

Cheryl Dorey, Marinka Hoogerdijk, Clare Hart, Caroline Corbineau.

Belinda Cooke, Lorelle Sheeran, Wendy Stedman.

Carole Fraser, Mari Winsor.

Sherry and Hugh Bush, Dawdy Brown.

Rogan Hampson, Erin Scarlett, Dave Purdy.

Kevin Weston, Debi Rowan and John Stoyanof.

Barb McLean and Lorelle Sheeran.

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Mikko Shoes Opening Celebration Milford locals will be thrilled with the recent additions to their shopping strip. Some great new cafes, bars and retail stores. One such store is Mikko Shoes that opened during March in the redeveloped building that was once the BNZ on Kitchener Road.

Michaela Inger is the local lady behind this sensational new store that features European and International brands of womens fashion shoes. Channel went along to help them celebrate the opening in mid March.

Sheryl Strapford, Jesse Strapford, Michaela Inger.

Peter Rakich, Michelle Rakich, Lisa Brock, Steve Brock.

Max and Rosalye Inger.

Chris Cowell, Liz Cowell, Joanne Inger.

Sheryl Strapford, Sam Binks.

Debbie Collins, Jo Shelford.

Meg Wilson, Natalie Gray, Simone Freundlich.

Michaela Inger, Shelley White, Vicky Inger.

Amy Blair, Roger Collins, Lyn Blair, Antony Leveridge.

Kat Longstaff, Lydia Brewer, Jesse Strapford, Rachel Harvey.

Nelson, Lachie, Samantha.

Danelle Snowden, Doug Fenton, Mark Longstaff.

North Shore Hospice Annual Golf Day North Shore Hospice’s annual Golf Day fundraiser was held at North Shore Golf Club on Thursday February 21st. The big field enjoyed a great day in superb weather that we have become accustomed to in 2013.

Garth Nielsen, Harry Cranefi eld, Guy Wilson, Adrian Charya.

Adrian Charya, Antony Mita, Shaheen Khan.

Joanna Watt, LorraIne Moorhouse, Lance Howe, Rick Bush.

Bourke O’Connor, Ian Weatherly, Garth Nielsen, Steve Schade, James Cornett, Mark Rodway.

Joe Oak, Craig King, Rob Skinner, Peter Neven.

Mike Franklin, Stan Harwood, Howard Mace, Don Hudson.

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John McConnachie, Murray Allison, Grant Peak, Ben Stock.

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House of Travel House of Travel Devonport began a schedule of monthly travel evenings at the Victoria Road store. First up, guests were treated to experience a taste of India. Guest speaker Amaan Khan shared his knowledge of the land and travel options with guests who enjoyed traditional Indian nibbles and refreshments. Later in the month, Takapuna Boating Club was the stunning setting for House of Travel Milford’s promotion on Silver Seas Cruises. Guests enjoyed an afternoon tea presentation by Kathy Tees from the company.

Tessa Dakers, Mary Shields, Linda Halladay, Kathy Tees.

Kitty Chang and Sue Wilsby.

Sylvia and Allan Bradley.

Peter Cole, John Connolly, Tessa Dakers, Les Wimhall.

Andy Thompson, Ian Goddard, Helen Goddard, Maria McCann.

Andy Thompson, Elizabeth Cones, Brian Croon, Maria McCann.

Mary Shields, Andy Thompson, Debbie Betts.

Speaker Amaan Khan intrigues guests about India.

Northart ‘Retrospective’ Opening The opening to ‘Tracing the Seasons’, a retrospective exhibition by Geoff Tune, brought visitors to Northart last month. Works created by the Auckland artist from 1969 to 2011 were showcased at the opening held at the Northcote gallery. Large, multi-media pieces, such as Steps Along the Way - Wainui 2006, are striking features of the exhibition, which runs until April 7th.

Gary Russell, Michael Dunn, Sue and Roy Good.

Margaret Harris and Ian Ayers.

Lindsay Waugh, , Francies Atkins, Wendy Harsant.

Martin Ball, Ron Clark, Ruth Sumner.

Lynette Joli Coeur, Mary and Maurice Norton.

Rebecca and Elizabeth Tune.

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With the 2013 Oscars recently awarded, we’ve worked hard to get a good selection of award-winning films for movie goers.

Despite fewer 35mm films being available we have managed to secure a selection of art house movies, quality New Zealand Films as well as latest releases. Educational, entertaining, and discussion provoking, The Whale is a family-friendly documentary that grows on its audience very quickly. Newly released Jack The Giant Slayer and The Croods keep the whole family entertained, and don’t forget the Kids Club for $7 movies!

We have also launched a loyalty card - for every five movie tickets purchased our customers get one free. On top of that, we’re working to introduce cheaper tickets during before 5pm in addition to the cheap Tuesday and with winter not far away we’ve started planning some very special themed film nights!

Also on offer is the course FILM MAKING FOR KIDS with actor and film-maker Nichola Jones. It runs from 22-26 April and again from 29 April – 3 May, 10am-4pm and costs $300 for the week, including a red carpet premiere. Participants get to experience the making of a film from inception of an idea to the finished product and presentation at The Vic. In the very near future the Albert Theatre will be fitted with a new screen and fundraising is under way for going Digital later in the year. If you would like to help, get in touch with the Trust or make a donation via our website www.thevic.co.nz.

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NZ FILMS ALEX 20 APRIL To celebrate the work of local author Tessa Duder the Michael King Writers Centre presents Alex - the story of a young woman’s quest to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games. One-off screening with special guests Tessa Duder and Lauren Jackson who played Alex.

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New Business Spotlight: Mikko Shoes, Milford

Inside Mikko Shoes.

Michaela Inger – Managing director of Mikko Shoes – and Jo-anne Walker, store manager.

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Bringing European Shoes To Milford

Ambling through European shoe fairs sounds very glamorous, but for Michaela Inger it was the hard work required to bring European shoes to Milford.

Michaela opened the doors of Mikko Shoes on March 11, following months of research, travel, careful buying and even making a pair of shoes herself.

“I hunted for my brands and I’m really happy with the ones I have secured,” she said, having now built a strong range of internationally recognised brands, many exclusive to Mikko Shoes.

The creative parts of the business are my favourite parts but I wouldn’t have got to this point without a steady head and a realistic approach.

“You can’t just walk up and choose what you want. You have to build relationships. It’s a lengthy and important process. Not only does the brand need to fit with Mikko Shoes; Mikko Shoe needs to fit with the brand.

“It’s great that many of the suppliers back me because of my youth. It’s an advantage being one of the youngest in the industry as my ideas and my approach are different, new and fresh- exactly what the industry needs.”

She said the buying process is not as easy as many people think.

“You have to make sure that the product is marketable. There was a lot I had to say no to.

Michaela searched and found quality shoes which encompass Mikko Shoes’ philosophy; that comfort, style and value should always go together, whatever the occasion.

The next step involved critiquing top retailers across New Zealand and Australia to bring the best customer service to Mikko Shoes.

Designing the fit-out and cabinetry was also a creative outlet for Michaela,

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who graduated in Fashion Design at AUT University and worked in the clothing industry following her study.

“You need a balance in life to allow yourself to work on such a large project.

The creative parts of the business are my favourite parts but I wouldn’t have got to this point without a steady head and a realistic approach.”

The store’s fit-out was not all creativity, she said. It was also project management and “expecting the unexpected”. The end result is a world class “European feeling” store which opened as planned on March 11.

Michaela said she is excited to be a retailer in a changing Milford but is also looking forward to launching her second store in Remuera, opening this month, as well as the website.

“More people take you seriously when you are expecting to be successful. If I didn’t have the second store it wouldn’t be as serious for some of the brands.”

A supportive and involved family has also been instrumental in putting the business together; whether it was quality checks and feedback from her Mum and sister or retailing advice from Dad and The Warehouse Group co-founder, Glen Inger.

“With Dad’s retail background, he is my mentor. I’ll come up with an idea and he’ll tell me if I am being crazy or not and visa versa.

“It’s about realistic solutions. Because he has been in retail for so long it’s second nature to him.”

The store has a wide selection of shoes suitable for a range of customers; from small and large sizes to wide and orthotic friendly fittings.

So far the shop has been filled with excitement as the Milford community checks out the new addition to their main street.

“I’ve been really surprised by the all-encompassing age bracket. I’m glad that ladies of all ages are starting to recognise quality.

“Everyone is excited for Mikko Shoes. Milford society is excited. I’m excited.

I can’t wait to see the reaction as more shoes arrive in store over the coming months.”

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Views From The Beach with Peter White, TBBA

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

This month we look at the Unitary Plan – the rulebook that will shape the way Auckland grows and helps make this the world’s most liveable city. We also examine the deliberations of commissioners sitting on hearings of the draft Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan.

Skypath is an exciting new initiative that looks to link pedestrians and cyclists from the North Shore with Auckland City, read on to learn more.

The new reserve land will provide a marvellous gateway to the Takapuna Milford coastal walkway.

Hope to see you here soon – Pete

Unitary Plan launched Last month Mayor Len Brown unveiled the Unitary Plan. This, along with The Auckland Plan, is most significant and will play a huge role in ensuring our future quality of life. The Unitary Plan will set out what can be built and where, shaping where we live, where we work and how we look after the things we value in both our urban and rural areas.

Takapuna is a Metropilitan centre and has long been identified to accommodate growth. It is vitally important that this intensification is serviced by quality infrastructure (storm and waste waters, public transport, park land, roading etc); that the very best of urban design is employed (taking into account shading, wind tunneling, the protection of view shafts, and the provison of amenity value), and that our significant natural assets (including our beach, lake and foreshores) and heritage are protected. The Unitary Plan is the document that is written to do so, and as a consequence I would encourage you to attend the numerous workshops which will be hosted by the Local Board. NB - TBBA members will have an opportunity to listen to John Duguid (Manager Unitary Plan) at a BMW evening on April 10th at Jerry Clayton BMW.

Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan commissioners reach decision In mid March, before a large gallery assembled in the Takapuna Chambers, commissioners hearing submissions on the draft reserve management plan deliberated in public the recommendations that they will make to the DevonportTakapuna Local Board. Commissioners agreed, for a number of reasons, that the Takapuna Holiday Park does not have a long term future. These included the fact that the lease has already expired; the Resource Consent for the Park will expire in 2014; and that when the lease was originally granted it was envisioned that population growth would increase demands upon the reserve and that a finite lease expiry date should be given. The majority view of the panel was that the plan should contemplate a future spacial arrangement for marine related activities as opposed to defining the spacial arrangement in the Management Plan and that 30% of boat storage space be safeguarded for genuine community use. It was also agreed that as much of the reserve as possible be available for public use. It was felt that commercial offices had no place on the reserve, however some debriefining rooms might be appropriate.

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The removal of the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park will provide up to a further 6829 square metres of public reserve land.

The commisioners felt that there were multiple tidyups required and the plan was in need of a rewrite, and also commented on the importance of regular beach cleaning; endorsement of integrated stormwater management; limited beach related commercial activities; and the importance of events and a childrens playground.

As a result of this decision up to 6829 square metres of flat land will be made available as a public reserve providing a marvellous gateway to the Takapuna Milford coastal walkway – which will soon be enhanced by the addition of a Pocket Park at Brett Ave.

Hurstmere Green to be expanded The revamped and vibrant Hurstmere Green is proving extremely popular, and it is in the process of getting even better, with the 30m extension of the 3m wide Rangitoto path which leads from the Green towards the beach. Work started on March 25th and will be finished by April 12th and will provide improved access between Takapuna’s shopping area and the beachfront.

Shoal Bay walkway The SkyPath proposal is even more exciting when taken into consideration with the Shoal Bay pedestrian and cycling connection proposed by Garth Falcolner of Reset Urban Design. This beachfront path from Takapuna to the Auckland Harbour Bridge is an opportunity to restore a 4km length of the inner harbour destroyed by the construction of the northern motorways in the late 1950’s.

Falconer believes that by reconstructing the beaches at Sulphur Beach and City of Cork beach and developing a walk and cycleway will enhance the existing shell banks bird habitat; extend the indigenous vegetation; improve pedestrian linkages between public open space and also give marvellous vistas of the harbour and across to the city centre.

The SkyPath and Shoal Bay walkway projects provide a wonderful opportunity for Takapuna to capitalise on, and enhance, Auckland’s tourism market, with visitors having a unique medium to travel across our harbour and enjoy the many delights of Takapuna

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Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell Artists impression of the SkyPath.

What a great summer!

Harbour Bridge SkyPath SkyPath is an exciting proposal for a self funded walking and cycling facility on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. This architecturally designed walking and cycling facility constructed underneath the city-side clip-on of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, will enable excellent harbour vistas, whilst providing shelter from adverse weather and vehicle emissions.

SkyPath is designed to attract tourists, recreational users and commuters, and being 4 metres wide has sufficient shared space for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Observation decks will provide viewing platforms, exhibits and other potential amenities such as a coffee cart, or bungy jump viewing.

The SkyPath’s estimated cost of $28 million includes two observation decks, access ramps, bridge strengthening works, lighting and a contingency sum of $4 milllion. In order to implement SkyPath as a community facility, it is proposed to provide funding by charging tourists, recreational users and commuters a $2 toll to walk or cycle across it.

Visit: www.skypath.org.nz

April in Takapuna is often synonymous with the blue and black seas that wash over Hurstmere Road as graduates take to the street and celebrate their accomplishments. This year will be an exciting one for myself as I will be taking the alumna walk across town to the Bruce Mason Centre where degrees and handshakes will be handed out in indiscriminate amounts.

April is also a chance for everyone to recover and unwind from what has been one of the best summers on records, packed with events and sunshine.

One such event, which came early this year, was the Easter Carnival - a big thank you to those sponsors that made the day possible: Berkeley Cinemas, the BNZ, Benefitz, and Water Buddies.

Fun Fair Takapuna Primary invite you to their Cultural Carnival Fair on Sunday 13th April from 10am-3pm where you can enjoy an array of arts and craft stalls, loads of activities, dance, entertainment, and heaps more. For more information contact the school directly.

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Mayor Len Brown and Local Board Chair Chris Darby, recently addressed a large audience of Takapuna Landlords, discussing Takapuna’s role in ensuring that Auckland becomes the World’s most liveable city.

Presentations were also given on assessment options to determine earthquake prone buildings (especially adept considering the recent 3.9 quake that rocked Takapuna on Sunday 17th March).

Andrew Hiskens (Director of Colliers North Shore and Auckland’s Investment Sales team) provided an overview of the Takapuna Commercial Property Market (see article below).

Run for three consecutive days, the Auckland Massey capping ceremonies will be held from the 16th-17th of April this year. If you know someone who will be taking the walk, be sure to pop into the local shops this month where you’ll find the perfect congratulatory gift. Likewise, book your celebratory dinner table today before they are all gone.

Takapuna Commercial Property Market Colliers North Shore Director, Andrew Hiskens recently provided Takapauna landlords with an overview of the Commercial Property Market and highlighted three key themes:· Vacancy levels in Takapuna continue to reduce · Yields remain stable · Rental growth predicted Retail vacancy rate is the second lowest in Auckland at just 3%, with commercial office space in Hurstmere Rd virtually non existant and a 9% vacancy rate overall.

VIP Day at Shore City Shore City will be celebrating the new season and showcasing their wonderful range of winter fashion, designer homewares and accessories with a special VIP shopping day on April 11th.

Many stores will be participating with store wide discounts, giveaways and offers for this day only... a chance for you to visit and take advantage of Shore City exclusive offers – one day only – April 11th!

Les Mills Outdoor Gym Given that Takapuna is one of Auckland’ biggest sporting communities, the free outdoor workout sessions run by Les Mills in the month of March were a fantastic way to provide locals with a chance to stay active at no cost.

The classes provided were Sh’Bam and GRIT, if you didn’t manage to make it down, check out the Les Mills website where you’ll find the perfect program to gear you up for next summer’s outdoor gym!

Thursday Night Markets With summer about to tuck itself away, the Takapuna Thursday Night Markets have also gone into hibernation over the coming winter months. It was fantastic to see the town centre come to life every Thursday afternoon as locals and workers enjoyed the new Hurstmere Green Park with some great music and produce.

If you happened to be one of those people that made it down we’d love to hear your feedback, email your thoughts through directly to me at Catherine@takapunabeach.co.nz

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

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Shore City: Laura Ashley

Shore City: Mi Piaci

Sandy Morrison, Amy Greening, Tracey Holland and Sue Johnson.

Timeless Elegance in Takapuna Originally a Welsh fashion designer, Laura Ashley made a name for herself in home furnishing and clothing, having started out by printing fabrics on her kitchen table.

It was in 1953 that Laura and husband Bernard began creating their own designs from their London home, when they were unable to find suitable materials to use to make their own patchwork quilts. After spending ten British pounds on wood for a screen, dyes and linen, and making several trips to the local library to research their new hobby, the enterprising young couple set about creating their own fabric designs.

From these humble beginnings, the internationally-respected brand was born. Laura Ashley is a name now synonymous with quality and timeless elegance in both clothing and homewares.

Takapuna is lucky to house one of only three Laura Ashley stores in this country.

A wander into the Shore City shop evokes thoughts of an elegant British country home, filled with colour and style in abundance. North Shore resident and store manager Tracey Holland appreciates what brings locals and visitors alike to the store.

“It’s about the quality,” she says. “We hear that time and time again.

We have a point of difference here. People know, from the name and the products, that they are undoubtedly buying quality.”

Bed linen, curtains, cushions, lamps and other finishing touches, displayed in ‘stories’, help complement the larger pieces. Tracey’s current favourite is the ‘Coastal Living’ range with its palette of sea blues and sandy beiges.

The Laura Ashley Design Service promises: “Your home can be whatever you want it to be.” Interior design specialists work with clients in their own homes to help ‘reinvent their interior landscape’.

But it’s not only about the home. Clothing is a large part of the Laura Ashley story and this is where the lady behind the name began by making small square headscarves from her embryonic prints.

“It’s a place where people can come to do home and personal clothing shopping, as well as to find beautiful gifts. This is a destination store for many people,” said Tracey.

The Bayview resident thrives on the customer interaction her role provides and has got to know some customers very well.

The autumn/winter collections are now in, so make Laura Ashley your destination for a new look this season – both for yourself and for your home.

Laura Ashley, Upper Level, Shore City, Takapuna 09 486 7659 shore.city@laura-ashley.com.au

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Mi Piaci manager Sharon McMahon.

Shoes, Glorious Shoes!

The well-heeled woman at the helm of Mi Piaci, Takapuna, discusses her favourite subject with Channel’s Heather Vermeer.

Lace overlays, buckles, studs, and classic styles are apparently going to be encasing the best-dressed feet this coming winter. Mi Piaci manager Sharon McMahon knows a thing or two about shoes, and she’s sharing with me the stylish Shore City store’s latest looks to hit the shelves this autumn. ‘Dark Romance’ is one of four upcoming themes, with the other three ‘Country Folk’, ‘Oriental Express’ and ‘Hello Sailor’, encompassing vintage burnish on classic boots, sequinned gold and reds, and navy blue brogue designs respectively.

Torbay resident Sharon loves her job with the company that last year scooped this country’s ‘Best Place to Work’ award. The New Zealand-based Anselmi family behind the Mi Piaci and Overland brands in this country, originate from Italy. Shane and Louise Anselmi keep their fingers firmly on the fashion pulse in Milan. They are known for creating quality designer-inspired collections, from what began as King Country Shoes with a factory based in Te Kuiti. “The culture that they have instilled in the company is quite amazing. It really is a wonderful company to work for. We’re very lucky,” says Sharon.

In the Takapuna store, Sharon currently has her eyes on the Le Pepe boot – well, her hands and feet too as she recently added a pair to her own ‘healthy’ footwear collection. The ‘Leda’ design is a striking knee-high style with ontrend stud design crafted from beautifully smooth leather.

Sharon feels that Mi Piaci is an ideal fit for the North Shore. “There is a fair amount of cultural mix here on the Shore. That European influence is big and there’s that affiliation with European style here too,” she said.

It must be tempting, must it not, to be the Imelda Marcos of the Shore given her workplace? “I have a house rule,” Sharon explains, “whereby if I buy a pair I have to get rid of a pair. I try to control my tendency to be a shoe freak!

I guess you could say I like to reinvest in the products!”

The petite-framed Sharon shares with me the enviable fact that she often shares clothes with her daughter, and her smile widens as she tells me that she is thankful that her daughter does not, however, share the same shoe size.

Mi Piaci, Upper Level, Shore City, Takapuna 09 489 3495

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cnr lake rd & como St, takapuna ph 09 978 6300 www.shore-city.co.nz

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AMI North Harbour Netball

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

Summer Weather Aids Repairs Like most people, we have been enjoying the hot weather at the AMI Netball Centre. Since late January 15 all of our courts have been undergoing major refurbishment and these repairs can only take place in fine weather.

The team behind your team Turned up to your netball game recently with no hair tie?

Forgot to cut those finger nails as well?

No problem, the AMI on-court netball crew will be on hand again this season to help you get on with your game.

Just think of us as the team behind your team.

AMI is hugely proud to be principal sponsors of Netball North Harbour.

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Given our timeline was seven weeks, we are delighted that the sun has shone for all of those weeks! The major upgrade (the first significant maintenance programme in ten years) is due to the financial support from Auckland Council ($170K) and in particular I would like to acknowledge our local Kaipatiki Board for their continued backing.

Just when we have some great stuff happening out on the courts - we have recently received some damning news in that our pavilion has been identified as a Leaky Building. Whilst we had our suspicions over the years, to have confirmation is very disappointing. The construction back in the early nineties was a result of years of fundraising efforts by lots of volunteers, collaboration and funding from North Shore City council as well as many other funding agencies. So whilst we have a significant challenge facing us within the next few years we also have some exciting opportunities to consider regarding our future which will ensure the continued growth of the game.

In the meantime‌ Netball continues to run as efficiently as ever!

Our preseason games for Club begin on Saturday April 13th with the remainder of teams commencing on Saturday May 11th. The following week (May 18th) we will be launching our brand new Junior Netties competition at the Westlake Girls High School undercover courts.

Our collaboration with Westlake Girls is hugely beneficial for us, particularly as a major sport currently operating at capacity at the Onewa site. We are all very excited that we can now cater for Junior Netties (years 2-6) on a Saturday morning. I am sure that our parents will enjoy Saturday netball under cover!

We are all very excited that we can now cater for Junior Netties (years 2-6) on a Saturday morning. I am sure that our parents will enjoy Saturday netball under cover!

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Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

Delectable

Back in 1999, the core of the Devonport Chocolates business was the Truffle Logs.

Wrapped in polka dot cellophane and a bow label, they were the iconic product of Devonport Chocolates. Originally designed by Gayle McDuff and her daughter Joanne, they were sold through pharmacies, florists and the odd gift shop. Then, Stephanie Everitt purchased the business, realising the potential that this sweet treat of a company had…

New Truffle Slices

In the years that our family has owned Devonport Chocolates we have seen the chocolate market in New Zealand change significantly. We hope that Devonport Chocolates has been part of the reason significantly more New Zealanders are eating and appreciating gourmet handmade chocolate.

Fast forward a few years and the Truffle Log recipe no longer satisfied the average gourmet chocolate loving New Zealander’s palette. Overall we are eating more dark chocolate and our Truffle Log recipe was a little sweet, so change was in order. But how do you go about changing an iconic product? Firstly, a number of our customers were crying out for the product to be boxed. Moore Wilson, a big customer in Wellington, wanted to stack them and they ended up damaged in their cellophane format. Focus groups we ran let us know very clearly that they liked being able to see the truffle logs, and we wanted packaging that was recyclable. Hence the clear acetate box the Truffle Logs are now presented in.

It is recyclable and, if you are eating the truffle slice yourself, you can slice a couple of pieces off and then put it back in its box.

…our palettes have changed and more people want dark chocolate – a good quality dark chocolate. We spent hours and hours, months and years developing this new recipe.

Secondly we needed to work on the ingredients. As I mentioned earlier, our palettes have changed and more people want dark chocolate – a good quality dark chocolate. We spent hours and hours, months and years developing this new recipe. It needed to contain top quality ingredients, be able to be made in a big batch without the mix splitting, it needed to slice well, the coating needed to stay on it and of course it had to taste great and have a smooth texture.

Changing the recipe has been one of the biggest challenges we have faced in our business and one we are so pleased to have overcome. We are incredibly

proud of the new recipe and it has been really well received by our customers.

Finally it became all about the name. We decided to change calling them Truffle Logs to Truffle Slices. Why? Well they look less like a log now and of course they are best served sliced. You can serve them for dessert, on a cheese board, with your favourite coffee and of course they make great gifts! Come in store and have a look at our delightful renovated Truffle Slices, we really are quite proud of them!

Free luxury giftwrapping

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Smooth, decadent and delicious a gourmet treat perfect for dinner parties, gifts and indulgence.

Small $12.90 Large $19.90 OPEN 7 DAYS. SHOP ONLINE: WWW.DEVONPORTCHOCOLATES.CO.NZ | PH: 0800 002462 | VISIT OUR STORES: 17 WYNYARD ST, DEVONPORT 177B PONSONBY RD (FRANKLIN RD INTERSECTION) | SHOP 34 QUEENS ARCADE, 34-40 QUEENS ST (DOWNTOWN END), AUCKLAND CBD

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WHAT’S HOT ON THE SHORE IN…

April Where we’re eating…

We thought it was time to add a new regular feature to Channel. What’s Hot will feature an array of local goodies we are loving right now; new places to shop, new products we think Shore people should know about, and local ‘things to do’ that we’re currently enjoying. We’ll mix it up each month, so keep an eye out for more What’s Hot next issue!

We love seeing new eateries pop up on the Shore and we’re particularly excited to try Little King Cafe, which has just opened in Milford.

The decor is fun with mismatched chairs, rustic tables and hanging lights. There is a very Melbourne feel to the place, whilst also having the relaxed Shore vibe. Little King Cafe is child-friendly, with a nutritious kids’ menu and a cute area especially for the little ones.

The menu has all the cafe favourites such as ‘eggs bennie’ and muesli, alongside a huge range of ‘delish’ waffle dishes and tempting cabinet offerings.

Best of all, Little King Cafe is open from 7am Tuesday- Friday for pre-work brekkie, and from 8am Saturday and Sunday.

Little King Cafe: 132 Kitchener Rd, Milford (across from Crafty Knitwits.)

Is there something you think we should feature in What’s Hot here on the Shore?

Tweet us your suggestions @channelmag using the hashtag #hotontheshore …or email heather@channelmag.co.nz

What we’re buying…

If you’re a North Shore local, you will know Florienne is hard to go past for beautiful flowers. A visit is worth your while just to look at the fantastic window displays, let alone the beautiful flowers. Whoever said $5 couldn’t buy anything? Keep an eye out for Florienne’s pretty little flower arrangements outside.

They are always very reasonably priced and make gorgeous gifts. A few weeks ago I bought a bunch for just $5 and it looked beautiful displayed in a jam jar at home. There are flowers for a wide range of budgets and some gorgeous gifts for all occasions, be sure to check it out!

Florienne, 60A Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 486 6438.

Spotted in the shops…

It’s hard to believe it’s Autumn with all this good weather we have been having. Dressing for the weather can be a hassle during the change of season, but there are plenty of in-between items to be found locally to combat those unpredictable April weather conditions: Laura Ashley scarves: If you haven’t already discovered Laura Ashley in Shore City, you’re missing out because the store has some great finds! Our top picks this month are the pure silk European-inspired polka dot scarves ($59). They also have some beautiful clothing, homewares and gifts.

What we’re listening to…

We are loving the sounds of Lorde, aka North Shore local Ella Yelich-O’Connor, who recently debuted at number one on the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart with her enchanting track ‘Royals’. The enigmatic Takapuna Grammar student seems destined for big things, having recently signed to American-based record label Lava Records, owned by industry heavyweight Universal. Her EP The Love Club has also stormed the album charts, topping the NZ Albums chart last month and reaching number two on the main Albums Chart. Listen up, world!

Country Road jacket, scarf and ballet flats: On a quick trip to the local shops right now you will discover khaki jackets and jeans everywhere.

This jacket from Country Rd ($229) is perfect for April and May, it’s lightweight but warm enough to wear in the evenings.

The star print scarf ($79.90) is fun, on-trend and will be useful all year round being warm, but not heavy and woolly. Country Road consistently has a fantastic range of ballet flats, but this season they come in a variety of funky animal prints, studs and metallic snake skin (pictured, $169).

Country Road Takapuna, Shore City 486 6782.

Millie dress: Local store Millié is hot to shop for party dresses. If you’re looking for that perfect birthday, wedding or other special occasion outfit, you’ll find something sure to ‘wow’ here. The new Penelope Polka Dot Dress ($129) is a super-stylish solution for in-between seasons. It’s a great summer dress worn with jandals or sandals during the warmer days, but could work well with tights, boots and a blazer.

Boom! Millié Boutique - 106 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach - 022 125 9720.

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Eating Out on the Shore Feature Restaurant - Niko’s Pizza

Fun and Fasolakia!

Heather Vermeer is charmed by Takapuna’s very own god of Greek cuisine and his heart-warming hospitality.

If you want to have a memorable night out, enjoy some authentic Greek cuisine and, most importantly, have fun, then you need go no further than Niko’s.

Characterful, warm, delightful, charming, are all words that can be used to describe not only this quaint hideaway on Anzac Street, but also the restaurant’s host. Owner Niko Voudouris oozes Greek charm and a spirit of fun and adventure that ensures each and every customer is treated like a Greek God or Goddess!

If you have had the pleasure of visiting any of the splendid Greek Islands, or mainland Greece, you’ll appreciate how in keeping this Takapuna restaurant is with the traditional Greek taverna.

The bottles of Mythos and Malatina, the maps, the paintings and the distinctive guitar-led sounds all help create a sense of a European escape in the heart of the North Shore.

Niko loves the North Shore. And he loves Greece. He openly admits to suffering from homesickness 20 years on from moving to New Zealand. Yet the way he combats that feeling is to the advantage of all who visit his rustic restaurant.

“I put my heart into this place. I like to welcome people, make them feel at home, give them a taste of my home, and have fun! I can give people a taste of Greece and that makes me happy.”

Originating from Thessaloniki, Niko is a recognisable man about town in Takapuna, who loves to party as well as create a great party vibe at the restaurant he has owned for five years.

“With me, what you see is what you get. I love to have fun and make people smile,” he said.

Niko Voudouris.

He learnt to cook in the family kitchen, with his mother proving to be a strong influence on his career in food. He loves to share dishes he grew up with and has certainly perfected the art of creating hearty, robust authentic Greek cuisine, his personal favourite being fasolakia – a dish of sliced green beans served with potatoes and braised beef.

Whilst perusing the menu of mouth-watering Greek offerings, gourmet pizzas and desserts, Niko helped to make my decision easy when he asked if I liked fettuccine. He had just finished making a batch of fresh pasta and was excited for me to try it. Within minutes, this culinary dynamo had flown around the kitchen and concocted a delicious pasta dish, perfectly seasoned, with a not-too-rich pepper cream sauce binding together the many mushrooms and pieces of tender chicken fillet.

I explained that this had not only been delicious but very filling – exactly what I needed as I nervously faced a dental procedure following my dinner. Niko smiled cheekily and knew exactly what I needed to help alleviate my obvious nerves and numb the pain. He almost instantaneously returned holding two shot glasses. “Yammas!” he declared as we simultaneously knocked the traditional Greek ouzo back. Dining out, and my subsequent tooth extraction, has never been so much fun.

I put my heart into this place. I like to welcome people, make them feel at home, give them a taste of my home, and have fun!

Niko’s Pizza Greek and Italian Restaurant, 2, Anzac Street, Takapuna.

Ph: 09 486 0600 or visit: www.nikospizza.co.nz.

Open 7 days – Mon to Fri from 5pm, Sat and Sun 3pm until late.

Takeaways, fully licensed drinks and BYO available.

Greek party night every Wednesday.

New Vietnam Cafe One of Takapuna’s great local eating spots for Vietnamese at very affordable prices. Manager Jessie Kuang and her friendly team love recommending interesting options or variations off their extensive menu.

Like their Lamb Ribs or Vietnamese-style Salads. The Lamb Ribs are a French-inspired Vietnamese dish that includes garlic, red wine, onion, broccoli and their very own special sauce. New Vietnam is a popular spot for lunch and dinner – to eat in or take out.

Open 7 Days, 10.30am until 9.30pm. 62-78 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach (in the arcade by Melba Cafe).

Phone 489-3869.

Make sure you try their Chili and Garlic Sauce Beef (as photographed).

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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

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!

A dozen Bluff Oysters for only $36!!

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Takapuna

The Elephant Wrestler

Mairangi Bay

Devonport

Dida’s Wine Lounge

Mairangi Japanese Cuisine

Dida’s Wine Lounge in Devonport is located in the front of the majestically restored Vic Theatre on Devonport’s main street. With 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. Dida’s Devonport is running fortnightly tastings, matching wine with food. This month A Taste Of Spain.

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

Lunch Special $9.90 - Mairangi Japanese Cuisine is a hidden treasure located in Green Gables shopping village in Mairangi Bay. Delicious Japanese food is prepared by the head chef who has over 20 years’ experience of serving top quality meals. Mairangi Japanese is both fully licensed and BYO, with a good selection of wine, Japanese tap beer and Sake also available. Live music every Saturday night. Small functions are also welcomed.

Open: For Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner 6pm-10.30pm Mon-Sat (closed Sundays) 376/384 Beach Rd. Mairangi Bay. PH: 476 9977. www.mairangicuisine.co.nz

Tip Don’t miss “A Taste Of Spain” at Dida’s on Wednesday April 10th. Food and wine just $40 per-person. RSVP to Dida’s Devonport.

Try our delicious new lunch menu.

Daily Lunch Special $9.90.

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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 gourmet hand pulled pizzas to share! Some great deals here… 2 for 1 meals on Mondays, Steak (prime Angus beef) for $15.90 on Thursdays, Fish ‘n’ Chips just $13.50 on Fridays and a Roast dinner at our Sunday Cider Safari from $15.50.

Open: 7 days from 11am to late.

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, PH: 489 8030. www.elephantwrestler.co.nz Come down on Tuesdays for our Battle of the Brains quiz night and enjoy our pizza of the day for just $10

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Takapuna Bar Milford

Morgan’s Burgers Exciting new restaurant providing the ultimate burger experience. Build the burger that YOU want by putting the salads and sauces on yourself from our produce truck in the middle of the restaurant!

Menu includes beef burgers (in 3 sizes), chicken, fish, lamb, vegetarian and an ‘exotics’ range.

Burger buns are baked in-house daily, and there is a bakery section serving cakes, coffee and ice creams. Fully licensed with a large sunny balcony, and there is even a kids games room.

Open: 7 days 9am-9pm, grill opens 11am.

Milford Shopping Centre (next to Whitcoulls), 143 Kitchener Road, Milford. Ph: 09 489 3431 or visit www.morgansburgers.co.nz.

Try one of our ‘challenge’ burgers one pound of beef!

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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 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 our chicken galliano and our amaretto chocolate cake!

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Bolliwood Restaurant

Devonport

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.

Sigdi Authentic Indian Cuisine

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 Duo of Angus Beef, Parma Ham wrapped Northland Gurnard and Hawke’s Bay Lamb Rump.

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 Enjoy live entertainment Monday to Saturday making Thyme Restaurant the perfect place to celebrate!

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

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Devonport

Victoria Road Bistro

Takapuna

Sake Bar Nippon After looking after the needs of of our locals and not so locals in Epsom for the last 15 years we have opened up Takapuna under the Berkeley cinema. Reasonably priced fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura, yakitori skewers and other favourites.

Private area available with karaoke facilities for your special occasions.

Sake Bar Nippon: 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486-2249. Open Tuesday through to Sunday 4pm till late.

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Victoria Road Bistro brings new culinary flair to Devonport’s main shopping and dining strip. This little jewel of a restaurant manages to blend the relaxed ambience of this seaside village with the style expectations of some of the country’s foremost eating out establishments. For those looking for innovation and true quality in their contemporary dining experience, this place delivers.

A well-designed interior includes characterful table cloths referencing old newspaper print, brick and wood walls, well-considered lighting, blackboards, and a piano. ‘Beginnings, Middle and Endings’ are cute monikers for the course offerings, expertlycrafted from highest quality ingredients.

Open: Monday-Sunday 5pm till late, closed Tuesdays. Victoria Road Bistro, 97, Victoria Road, Devonport. Phone 445 2037. www.victoriaroadbistro.co.nz Try our Galbraith Munich Lager $6 a bottle for the month of April

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Otto Woo - Gourmet Asian Cuisine 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 delicious tapas are served alongside a tempting range of quality wines and Moa beer on tap.

From 4pm Monday to 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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Takapuna

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 scrumptious 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 Collect 5 stir-fried noodles or rice stamp, 6th for free (dinner only).

Takapuna

Devonport

Gorgeous

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Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar

Macs Brewbar Hurstmere Rd

Take a trip to the Mediterranean without leaving the North Shore! Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar has been bringing the tastes and sounds of Greece to Devonport for over 12 years.

Traditional Greek dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki, kleftiko (braised lamb shanks) and spanakopita (spinach, feta cheese, oregano and olives baked in filo pastry) sit alongside Mediterranean specialities such as Catalan duck, and delicious pizzas and pastas. Nicolino’s is both BYO and fully licensed, 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

The good folks at Mac’s Brewbar Hurstmere Road not only provide perfect beer matches to complement each meal, but have gone and created a marvellous new menu too. Heirloom tomato gnocchi with wild rocket, goat’s curd and balsamic vinegar is one of the new mains, as is 12-hour Braised Lamb Shank with kumara, apple and broccolini and many more superb-sounding creations. There are sumptuous stone-baked pizzas aplenty and the popular ‘Sliders’, served three at a time on warm butter buns, include Umami Beef with vintage Gouda and porcini. Find your beer match, and you’ve got it made!

Open: 7 days - 11am to late.

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

Tip Greek party night every Thursday with live Greek music and dance by “Sounds of Greece”.

Leave room for dessert! Try the lemongrass panna cotta with roasted stone fruit compote.

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Cafes on the Shore

Takapuna

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

Watch out for some funky new dishes in the cabinet and menu!

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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 Breakfast / Lunch Menu in town.

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

Little King, Like us on facebook & go in to win a free lunch! *Conditions Apply.

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Sumo Salad At this popular cafe in Takapuna you will find much more than Salads. All day breakfast, great coffee, gourmet toasties, wraps, long rolls and of course – as the name suggests – they do fantastic salads. Some say the best in Takapuna. The added bonus is that they offer free internet (cond. apply) and you’ll always get a friendly smile from Stuart, Jacqui and their team.

Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm; Weekends 8am-7pm. PH: 489 7866. 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach.

Home of the FREE Mini Brownie with any in house beverage

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Takapuna

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 8am4pm. 62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach. PH: 489 0091

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

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Big Hit

Heather Vermeer meets the hip family guy behind the new big thing on the Shore café scene.

When a place is jumping in its opening week, it’s a good indication that whoever is behind the venture has got it right.

There is a new tour-de-force on the North Shore café scene. And, if the first week in business is anything to go by, despite its name, it’s going to be big. There must be a reverse psychology effect at work in including the word ‘little’ in a café’s name. Because the latest addition to the local thriving coffee cultural make-up, Little King Café, shows signs of being as big as the Shore’s other well-known ‘Little’ café.

David Lee is the self-effacing, uber-cool, caring family guy behind the new Milford venture. He hit on the right formula with his previous offering too – the multi-Metro Top 50 awardwinning Ben Gusto in Browns Bay - and word has spread fast about his latest place.

The café had been open just five days when I met David there. He said: “Ben Gusto is a proven café. It was always very busy and it’s been a busy opening week here, which makes for a really, really good start.”

The narrow design of the Browns Bay space, however, prompted David to lookout for an interior which would allow him to install large communal tables and manage the entire space more easily. In the former luggage ‘pop-up’ shop on Kitchener Road, he has found that roominess which also allows space for a cute children’s area. He is all about family and offers brilliant kids’ food, as well as non-chemical decaf coffee, perfect for pregnant woman like his wife, fellow Little King Café collaborator, Sue.

Cafes on the Shore

Takapuna

Tiger Coffee

Breakfast offer: Bacon sandwich Treat and any size coffee for $8.00 until 11am! For the month of April only.

LITTLE KING THE

COFFEE BAR & EATERY

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

Little King Cafe, 132-136 Kitchener Road, Milford.

Phone: 09 489 7278 or visit our Facebook: www.facebook.com/LittleKingNZ

Tucked away on Barry’s Point road opposite 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. Looking for a coffee machine for the office? Tiger offer a wide range of products and equipment for the office – there’s something for everyone!

Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-1pm.

18 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna.

PH: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com

ARK Coffee Company

Takapuna

The self-titled ‘café freak’ is insatiable in his quest for café perfection. “I reckon I’ve tried out every café in New Zealand and most in Australia too! I take photos and get inspiration wherever I go,” he said. He investigated many locations for Little King Café, but all close to home on his beloved North Shore. “I love the North Shore. I am a North Shore person. I never thought about going anywhere else.

Starting up in Milford is a bit of a risk, but I like a challenge!”

The father of one, with number two due this winter, is keen to prise café-goers out of Takapuna and encourage Milford residents to make greater use of their own village for their coffees and lunches out. With Little King Café, David has presented a solid reason for residents to stay put. He is also promoting the space to local employers as being ideal for work ‘tea-break functions’.

The menu includes a rare and extensive range of wafflebased dishes. “Everyone loves waffles, but it’s not often you see them served in cafés in New Zealand,” David points out.

True. There are the expected sweet offerings, listed alongside such fascinating surprises as the Chicken Waffle Sandwich.

‘Customised coffee’ is something that David also believes in and customers can request their preference from flavours including cherry sour and blueberry blends from the Wellington-based Supreme Coffee house.

Oh, and did I mention the look of the place? David has managed to strike a minimal yet homely, industrial, yet characterful mix that makes you feel as though you’ve stepped right into the pages of an edgy Kiwi design magazine. Like the coffee, he has the blend just right.

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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.

Shop 6, 461 Lake Road, Takapuna.

Open Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm. Sun 7:30am to Noon. Phone: 09 489 8488, Email: hello@ arkcoffee.co.nz Website: arkcoffee.co.nz

Milford

Swiss Bakery & Cafe

Tip Swiss Bakerywould like to thank all their customers for helping them to celebrate their 20th anniversary!

Swiss Bakery make their own Hot Cross Buns, Easter Chocolate Bunnies and Easter Eggs filled with truffles. Made on the premise with high quality chocolate. Come in and try our delicious lunch menu, including crisp salads. They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding , Birthday, Anniversaries etc. Catering Available.

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

Coffee General

Birkenhead Pt

Whether you like your coffee darker or lighter, sweeter or stronger, Merito Coffee Roasters will have something for you.

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Coffee General brings together some of the finest coffee on offer in New Zealand.

We removed some of the boundaries, bringing the coffee from across the country to one place, and open up your world to exquisite coffees. We also offer non-pressurised brewing equipment, highlighting some of the subtleties and complexities often masked in the espresso process.

100a Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Pt. Open Mon - Fri 6.30am to 4pm. Sat - Sun 7:30am to 3pm. Phone: 418 1815. www.coffeegeneral.co.nz

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Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited

Mari teaching the client mat class.

Instructor Workshop.

Mari Winsor, age 63.

Celebrations at Pilates Unlimited Pilates Unlimited Takapuna Beach was delighted to host Mari Winsor from Los Angeles to celebrate the studio’s 13th Anniversary.

“I first met Mari five years ago at a Romana’s Pilates Worldwide Conference. Our last time together was in 2011 in New York at a Teacher Trainers’ meeting,” says owner Carole Fraser.

While at the studio, Mari presented a fabulous entertaining mat workshop for clients. As well as a great workout, clients were able to benefit from Mari’s knowledge and experience of working with master teacher Romana Krysanowska, and her skill in changing bodies for top Hollywood celebrities.

Mari offered insights into the Pilates technique along with stories of working with the likes of Meg Ryan, Sharon Stone and Dustin Hoffman. Mari also taught an in-depth workshop for instructors, leaving the whole team and many teachers from across New Zealand inspired. Some were lucky enough to take private lessons with Mari as well.

The team at Pilates Unlimited also celebrated instructor Ray Medemblik’s 10th anniversary of teaching. Ray has a very loyal clientele and some of his clients have been having sessions with him for many years. Ray’s background is in massage therapy and personal training before he ventured into training to be a Romana’s Pilates Instructor in 2003.

It’s great having a male instructor at the studio, as Joseph Pilates first developed his method of exercise with male gymnasts and circus performers in New York. Each year we have more and more male clients working out at the studio, adding Pilates to their personal exercise programmes.

The team at Pilates Unlimited also celebrated instructor Ray Medemblik’s 10th anniversary of teaching. Ray has a very loyal clientele and some of his clients have been having sessions with him for many years.

If you would like to know more about Authentic Pilates, please contact the studio - we are located at 18 Northcroft Street, just along from the Department Store.

Ph 486 1018 or visit www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach.

Phone 486 1018

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The Arts & Entertainment: with Shane Cortese

Lovin’ the 50’s!

Its no secret I love the 50’s especially the cars and the music. I have a band which also loves the era and we thoroughly enjoy paying homage to it. We go out of our way not to be known as impersonators, its hard to recreate the real thing, however I take great pride in paying heartfelt tribute to the music of the era and some of the stars that changed the face of music.

It got me asking the question... What in fact is a tribute act and why do we flock to see them, especially when some of the acts still compete with the real thing?

Well it’s pretty simple in my opinion, a tribute act can’t have an off night, they must faithfully re-create the sound of the singer or band when they were at the height of their powers.

Some of the World’s greatest tribute bands tour the world fulltime these days.

Bands like the Bootleg Beatles, and Bjorn Again from Australia make an excellent living and having been to see them are a lot of fun.

A tribute band never takes themselves too seriously unlike the music they are honouring which is usually played excellently and often with better production values than their originals.

One of the benefits is that we often get high quality acts at theatre venues rather than stadiums. In fact at the turn of the century I saw a fantastic Queen show in a small corporate venue in Lincoln England, I swore Freddie was on stage.

Sometimes things can be so good for the band that big things come their way.

Oasis tribute band No Way Sis took the notion of tribute bands a step further in 1997 by achieving a UK top 20 hit single with their rendition of “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing”. In addition to this, the band was asked to step in for Oasis and play to a sell out audience in Paris after Oasis cancelled their show.

The reason for all of this is that one of the World’s great Pink Floyd acts is coming to our neighbourhood, no not at North Harbour Stadium but in the middle

Shane Cortese

The Pink Floyd Experience.

of Takapuna at the Bruce Mason Centre.

The Pink Floyd Experience will be seeking to reproduce live, with intricate detail, all those classic Floyd sounds. From the in your face guitar solos of Time & Money to the huge synth & organ sounds of Breathe and On the Run to the astonishing vocals of Great Gig in the Sky and Eclipse.

The second half of the show will feature some of our favorite Pink Floyd songs as well as some very often requested in what can only be described as a selection of the ‘Finest Floyd’.

With sell out shows in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, once again the Pink Floyd Experience will be presenting a show of the highest standard. With state-of-the-art sound, lighting and visuals, meticulous attention to detail and an unsurpassed passion for performing Pink Floyd’s music.

This is Floyd... at its finest. It will be two cracking nights out!

See you at the show!

Pink Floyd Experience: Bruce Mason Centre on Friday 17th May and Saturday 18th May, 8pm. Visit: www.bmcentre.co.nz

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Your Home with Home Fabrics

Something to Hide?

Customise Your Decor This month, Gerald of Home Fabrics discusses creative solutions for keeping eyesores under wraps…

OFF ALL

BLINDS * VALID TO 30 APRIL 2013

FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION OUR GUARANTEE OF QUALITY Phone 09 486-1103 | sales@homefabrics.co.nz 28 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach, Auckland www.homefabrics.co.nz

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I have never been quite comfortable with the large picture of the mother-in-law, with her all-knowing piercing eyes, that sits on our bedroom wall. I have often thought we should have a blind that drops down over it, at the touch of a remote, whenever I feel uneasy.

Not that long ago we had a customer who wanted to “hide” the television in their lounge and master bedroom (a TV in the bedroom?) behind a blind that fitted in with their décor. I can understand why they wanted to do it.

Modern televisions are getting larger and larger and, it seems, noisier and noisier. They are really dominating the décor of living spaces and often seem to have been manufactured without an “off” button. The clients chose two wonderful photos and we had these digitally printed onto motorized roller blinds. These were set in a recessed frame so that when the blinds were down they looked exactly like a painting but, push the TV remote and the blind rolled up to reveal the television behind it - a very practical and attractive solution. Of course you do need a very high quality picture and there are the usual constraints on size etc, but they look great.

We had another client who lived in the Waitakeres and was so taken with their view down to the Sky Tower that they had a photo of the scene printed on to a blind so that they could still enjoy the view when the blinds were down at night.

Today this sort of customized décor is becoming more and more achievable and affordable. We have great fun finding suitable solutions to clients’ décor problems.

At Home Fabrics we keep up with the very best in décor trends and try to offer you the widest variety of fabrics available, all custom-made to suit your home.

If you need to enhance your view or, hide the mother-in-law’s photo, call us for an in-house consultation.

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

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Impressed with

Our Youngsters

Having visited the five colleges in the North Shore electorate to talk about the two big initiatives I’m organising for youth this year, I’ve been very impressed with the enthusiastic students I’ve met and their willingness to rise to the challenge of becoming young politicians. My observations that I’d found more manure being thrown around in the House than I had in all my years as a journalist, let alone as a gardener, didn’t seem to put them off.

Our newly appointed North Shore Youth MP’s first task this month was to present a 90 second speech at a shared five electorate breakfast at North Harbour Stadium. Breakfast guests, including the Rt Hon John Key, Ministers Murray McCully and Jonathan Coleman, Rodney MP Mark Mitchell and I, were treated to light-hearted and humorous accounts of what the Youth MPs from north of the Harbour Bridge would do for their country if they were Prime Minister for a day. We are now finalising arrangements for the second Youth Leadership Forum for Year 12 and 13 students being held at Takapuna Grammar on Friday 28 June. Please contact my office to find out more about the event and the international study and travel opportunities we will be featuring.

I’d like to extend an invitation to welcome any of my electorate students visiting Wellington on sitting days to contact my office for an appointment and I’d be happy to show them around Parliament and talk with them about some of the sometimes arcane practices of politics in the “Big House”. Students wanting to take part in the parliamentary education experience have an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the history of the buildings, and to see first-hand how our democracy works.

My “Maggie’s Monday Meetings” in cafes around the North Shore remain excellent opportunities to discuss issues of concern and all too often they involve

people experiencing immigration problems. Our immigration officials and the Ministry work very thoroughly as they must to keep undesirables out, which can mean that these processes can Maggie Barry. often take a lot of time to investigate properly and applicants need to understand and allow for this.

The onus of responsibility is on the person who wants to live, visit, study or work in New Zealand, to complete their application as early as practically possible rather than face the prospect of missing out because of a combination of ‘deadline mentality’ and delays.

I’d highly recommend all applicants for visas to be very thorough in their approach and gather all of the information and details they require and also to be careful about the advice that they take. The golden rule is that it’s always better to get your applications in early, in case there’s a missing piece of information that might hold up or derail the process.

It was a great pleasure to announce the national winners of the IHC Good Neighbour Gardening competition at the Staff Support award-winning garden in Mairangi Bay. As a veteran Ellerslie Flower Show judge, I was very impressed with the high standard of the winning gardens and the often tireless efforts of the entrants. Many of the gardens were created on a shoestring budget, with clever recycling and innovative ideas that any one of us could apply to our own gardens. IHC wants to recognise those who take pride in their gardens and also to encourage neighbours to lend their support and I commend them for that and was very happy to play my part in applauding the efforts of all who entered.

Visit: www.MaggieBarry.co.nz or facebook.com/MaggieBarryNZ.

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GREAT NEWS YOUNG CHANNEL READERS!

Channel Profile: Water Buddies founder Sian Leonard

Water Buddies

A thirst quenching story

From this month we introduce our Water Buddies Channel Kids Corner. We are thrilled to have Water Buddies on board to help us bring lots of healthy fun for local kids every month in Channel Magazine.

At Channel Magazine we are all about highlighting the sensational things happening in our community. One example is growing local brand Water Buddies.

Water Buddies has been created by a local Takapuna family to encourage children to drink more water rather than sugary drinks and juices.

Many of you will not have heard of Water Buddies, but by the sound of it those with young kids who have discovered it just can’t get enough of it. Parents love that Water Buddies is a healthy alternative whilst their kids love the yummy flavours like Goodie Goodie Grape and Real Yum Raspberry. The kids also love the fun shaped and coloured bottles that the Water Buddies drinks come in. Water Buddies is produced and marketed

by MMC Tradelink Limited, based in the heart of Takapuna. Over the past six months it had grown hugely in New Zealand and is also moving across the Tasman. Channel’s Aidan Bennett went along to the Water Buddies HQ in Hurstmere Road to talk with Sian Leonard, the Creator and Director behind this thirst quenching story.

AIDAN BENNETT: Where did the idea come from for Water Buddies?

SIAN LEONARD: As parents of three children we really struggled to get our kids to drink water, they often complained water was boring and were constantly asking for the brightly coloured sugary drinks. After lots of searching across the globe we concluded there were very few if any low sugar children’s beverages in the market place so we teamed up with our kids and created our own.

AB: So tell us about the product. What is it and where does it come from?

SL: Water Buddies is just pure New Zealand spring water with a splash of natural flavour and only 1.8% cane sugar. Water Buddies contains 80% less sugar than Orange Juice.

AB: What is your background?

SL: I’ve spent the last 13 years in multiple roles across the FMCG grocery and Pharmacy sector working with companies such as L’Oreal, Goodman Fielder, Nestle and Life Pharmacy. More recently my partner, Matt Clifford and I were the previous owners of Garrison Public House in Sylvia Park during my three years as a stay at home Mum.

Sian Leonard and her five Water Buddies flavours.

AB: The packaging is sensational, really reflecting the fun nature of the product. How did you come up with all of it? The fun branding, fun names, packaging, website etc.

SL: We’ve had an amazing time creating Water Buddies. We worked closely with our children and allowed them to help select logos, colours, bottle shape, taste test flavours and develop characters.

Two of the characters Carter and Milla are inspired by them. It was important to give them creative license because at the end of the day we want kids to make the healthier choice over the sugary alternatives even if they don’t know it!

AB: You are obviously passionate about what you are doing. It appears to be so much more to you than just a business?

SL: Absolutely! We see this as an amazing opportunity to educate about the importance of healthy eating and drinking for kids. Obesity is set to become the leading cause of death in this country with our Government estimated to exceed over a billion dollars a year spend on this issue. We’re teaming up with some brilliant initiatives such as the Auckland Council Community Development Health team to implement fun learning programs in Schools and will continue to create special events such as The Big New Zealand Play Hour to encourage more active play for kids.

AB: Tell us about the Water Buddies Club.

It looks like loads of fun for the kids?

SL: When we started Kids Club we thought we might get between 100-200 members but over 4,000 kid’s joined resulting in many late fun nights filling new Goodie Packs! Kids love receiving mail and goodies from the Water Buddies in their letter boxes. Our free Slap Watches were a big hit last year and we’re now thinking about what clever giveaway we can come up with next!

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AB: There is a lot happening on Facebook with the brand as well, isn’t there?

SL: We now have over 7,000 Facebook friends and this is growing. So many brilliant ideas come from our Facebook friends such as our delicious new flavour due out later in the year.

AB: What are your goals for Water Buddies?

The product is now in Aussie I believe.

SL: Australia has been a big game changer for us.

We always knew we had to be able to look outside the New Zealand market place and Australia was the natural step. Their market is dominated by high sugar fruit drinks and we can’t wait to get Water Buddies into kids hands. We’re launching into over 2,000 Woolworths and IGA outlets over there in May with other big retailers set to join them mid way through the year.

AB: It’s a bit of a family affair for you and your husband Matt as well isn’t it?

SL: Yes it is, two years ago we decided to join forces and work together. Matt and I have totally different skills which compliment each other well in our business. It also works with having a busy active family, we’re constantly tagging each other in and out as one does a soccer run and the other stays behind to work and vice versa. It’s important to us that we have a successful family business but not at the expense of our family. It’s a constant balance.

AB: It really is a real thrill to have you guys on board to help us present our monthly Channel Kids Corner.

SL: We’re very excited to be part of Channel.

Grown ups, we hope this keeps the kids busy while you enjoy a well deserved cup of coffee and a quiet moment to enjoy the rest of the magazine.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

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

10 Foods for Fat Loss

and Improved Body Composition Pills, powders and magic potions… a short cut to the promised land. Get the body you’ve always wanted, lose weight and gain muscle to sleep better and wake up changed forever, ok that last one was a stretch!

Now let’s consider the use, if any of nutritional supplements in getting that “to die for body”. Unless you have been advised by your doctor, a qualified health professional or have earned the right to include these you probably do not need supplements. Your daily food intake should adequately represent your requirements, that is a well balanced one anyway.

The claims about nutritional supplements can be confusing as there is a mountain of choices and it can be difficult in getting it right let alone wonder if you are being misled.

There is no doubt that the marketing of supplements cash in on the lack of knowledge and the gullibility of the purchasers. Add to this the use of celebrities promoting systems that try to convince you that adding a ground crustacean shell supplement will block fat storage allowing you to eat and drink whatever you like. Trouble is when you are desperate you will believe almost anything.

Before I start on the list, last month I provided a list of whole food choices; this was “my list”. From this I fielded some good questions - Why basmati rice and for what reason do you have a protein powder as one of your top 3 choices in the protein group? Hence my above spiel on supplements. The first answer is simple but the second, not so.

I choose basmati rice because it is one of the lower GI (glycemic index) rice’s compared to other rice types and I simply like the flavor.

The protein supplement, and this will not be exclusive to me, also I say specifically “supplement” - meaning “supplemental to” fills, for me a daily need in getting adequate protein intake in addition to my whole food sources.

Because I lift weights 4 times a week I find it beneficial and convenient to use a good quality protein supplement to offset muscle tissue breakdown and to assist with recovery without having to sit down to eat. Having said this protein supplements should not replace whole food choices, they are not meal replacements. The foundation of a balanced food plan comes first; from there you should earn the right to include a supplement such as protein powder, as I do, for it to be part of a daily food plan or strategy.

So what follows is a list of the 10 whole foods that should be considered “essential” in your food plan if you want to look great and feel better.

Cold Water Fish – Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines and Whitefish Reason: High in omega 3 fats and also help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation. Aim to eat 4-5 servings per week. Studies have shown an association of a better body composition (less fat) in people who eat more than 5 servings of cold water fish a week.

Nuts – Almonds and Walnuts Reason: Nuts are high in antioxidants, protein, fibre and healthy fats. Just be conscious of the amount you eat as it is easy to overdo it. Walnuts maybe the healthiest nut because they are typically eaten raw with the skin on. A small handful everyday would be adequate.

Berries, Mangoes and Pomegranate Reason: Besides being yummy these are also great for antioxidants, fibre and being low GI. Scientists have actually called them anti-obesity fruits. Raspberries in particular contain a unique antioxidant called ellagitannins that have shown to improve the brains sensitivity to leptin which is a hormone that makes you feel less hungry.

Avocados Reason: Besides having a tremendous antioxidant capacity one avocado contains 250 calories, 10gms fibre, 15gms of monounsaturated fat, 4gms of protein and 20 essential nutrients. Selectively include these in your diet depending on other sources of fat intake, eat them a few days per week.

Cruciferous Vegetables Reason: Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower can help the body clear excess estrogen – both naturally occurring and chemical estrogens such as BPA. Research has also shown that the high fiber content of these veggies will delay carbohydrate absorption favorably modifying the glucose response which brings about a lower insulin response. Aim for multiple servings daily. Broccoli, cauli, bok choy, kale, spinach and radish are good choices. Dark green veggies usually have larger antioxidant content as well.

Next month will see the other 5 of which you will probably be surprised by a few.

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Lorna Jane – women can have and do it all!

See how today at Beach Hut, Takapuna Beach When something new comes into the “Channel-Zone” here on the sunny North Shore, I usually get pretty excited. I did when I heard that Beach Hut was introducing Australia’s award-winning Lorna Jane activewear label to their store in the heart of Takapuna. But a few months on, I’m not so excited. My wife and two daughters are frequent visitors to Beach Hut Takapuna and they now look like Lorna Jane models!

Beach Hut is actually the exclusive stockist of Lorna Jane Activewear in New Zealand. As well as the store in Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, they also have stores at Silverdale, Dominion Road (city), Onehunga, Whangamata and Whitianga. They are also the exclusive New Zealand stockists of Jennifer Dean Swimwear.

Lorna Jane is a huge brand in Australia, with over 100 stores and a further 50 stores worldwide. The brand was launched over two decades ago across the Tasman and is recognised as the leader in fitness and fashion, due to the clothing being designed for women by women.

The Lorna Jane aim is to inspire women to live their best life through active living. They believe in a three pillared philosophy of move, nourish and believe.

It is this mantra – together with their clothing – that encourages and motivates women globally to be the best they can be.

They say that Lorna Jane is “not simply a clothing label, it is a way of life”.

And unfortunately my family seem to have adopted this totally which has cost a bit – but gee they all look pretty good in their Lorna Jane activewear. They tell me it is money very well spent!

The frightening thing for one living in a female dominated household is that the Beach Hut people tell me that Lorna Jane (the founder who puts her name to the brand) believes women can have and do it all. They really don’t need any encouragement! Lorna’s focus is apparently on women being sporty, sexy and stylish in her activewear wardrobe for the modern woman.

Lorna Jane has found a very appropriate home in Takapuna. As well as being beach-side, the area is recognised as being one of the most active fitness areas in the country so the brand is selling like hot-cakes.

“We are thrilled to have the Lorna Jane brand,” said Cathy Cederwall of Beach Hut during March. “It is a quality, market-leading brand that fits very nicely with our stores.”

Beach Hut, 13 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Phone 489-2495. Also at Silverdale, Dominion Road (city), Onehunga, Whangamata and Whitianga.

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

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LIVING LIGHT The nights are drawing in fast, and the time is perfect for lighting candles.

Create your own evening ambience with Living Light – with our exquisite range of hand-crafted candles. Offering a wide selection of colours, fragrances, shapes and sizes, from floating tealights and hearts to celebration bowls and designer globes - the possibilities are endless!

To introduce our new range of colours and fragrances for winter, we are offering a free candle with every two pillar candles purchased.

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PAPER PLUS We have an amazing range of art books in this month in store. These books cover a range of abilities, styles and techniques. Acrylics, pastels, oils and sketching are all covered. As an added feature for the month we have 20% off all art books in store. Remember, if there is anything that we do not have on our shelves we are always willing to track them down and order them in for you.

FLORIENNE Send some autumnal cheer with the rich colours and flowers of the season, Antique Hydrangeas, Lilies, Chrysanthemums, Willow, Roses, Orchids in stunning autumnal shades while the season lasts. Add a fabulous vase, chocolates and scented treasures and you have created the perfect gift.

Visit our lovely store or www.florienne.co.nz for all your floral wishes. Orders being placed now for Mother’s Day 2013 Sunday May 12. We deliver our flowers Auckland wide and Nationwide and Internationally via Interflora.

SHORE FIT Shore Fit clothing alterations Takapuna can provide you with the fit you want - regardless of your shape or size, or the type of clothing you bring in to the store. It could be a simple repair or a complete restructure of a garment, Shore Fit’s small yet dynamic team are passionate about their work, have an eye for detail and strive on all occasions to provide customer satisfaction.

MIGUN Step into this oasis of calm and healing on Hurstmere Road. Try the therapeutic thermal massage beds which not only relax but help allieviate pain and provide relief to a wide ranges of ailments. Or treat yourself to a sumptuous Balinese hands-on massage or make the most of this month’s special. Ail no more! Visit Migun this April.

TRADE AID Trade Aid purchases furniture products from India, where artisans use a hardwood similar to Rosewood, called Sheesham. It grows in Northern India and is used in a sustainable way to make tables, boxes and draws.

The tables are inlaid with copper and brass designs. The chair comes from Indonesia where an organisation called Pekerti Nusantara provides employment opportunities for marginalised rural workers, enabling them to remain in their villages rather than migrate to the cities.

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BARDSLEYS LIGHTING Bardsleys Lighting is pleased to announce the addition of leading American brands, Hinkley, Frederick Raymond, Kichler, Feiss and Hubbardton Forge to our already extensive range of suppliers. These quality brands represent the finest in American design and offer literally thousands of new and innovative lighting choices. Tired of seeing the same old lighting over and over again?

Come to Bardsleys, your local lighting specialists, and see what many of our customers say is the best range available in Auckland.

SHORE HI FI Shore Hifi are Auckland’s turntable specialists. They have a range of turntables from British manufacturers Rega and Avid, as well as NZ-designed Well Tempered. Shore Hifi can also service your old turntable and offer a great selection of accessories including styli, record cleaning machines and replacement cartridges. Combined, John and Matt have over thirty years in the Hifi business and can answer any questions about old turntables or modern technologies like streaming and digital music.

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THE ULTIMATE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SPORTS WAGON IS HERE. THE ALL-NEW BMW 3 SERIES TOURING. The all-new BMW 3 Series Touring has arrived and for the first time in New Zealand it's now available with BMW xDrive, the world’s most sophisticated all-wheel drive system.

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anything else to take place in my life besides work and training over the past 6 months. Especially because I am alcohol-free, and a lot of socialising at this age still involves alcohol, I had to distance myself from different situations which, at times, did make me feel alienated from my friends. I lost friends who didn’t understand. However it has turned out for the best as the friends I have now have stuck with me through it and understood my goals, appreciated my lifestyle, and have found other ways to catch up.

Everyone has different goals and ambitions in life and true friends stick by you no matter what!

All Figured Out… A supremely-tuned body, a smart mind and mega-motivation are a formidable combination. Heather Vermeer finds out why talented Takapuna resident and Channel fan Jade MacKinnon –professional athlete, qualified accountant, account manager and entrepreneur - is causing a stir on the North Shore and beyond in this month’s Channel Grill.

Channel Magazine: How did you get into bodybuilding/sculpting?

Jade Mackinnon: It all started only a couple of years ago, when I decided to give exercise a try for the first time. Unlike most other athletes, I never came from a sports-orientated background. I had my first full-time position as a Graduate Accountant at a firm, and I was in an office all day. I had been reading a few motivational books at the time, and I decided to give things a go in life that I ‘hated’ physical exercise being one of them. I joined a gym close to work and made a promise to myself I would give it a real go. I started off with generic group fitness classes, quickly taking up a love for Pump Classes (high-rep lightweight class). I just loved the changes I was seeing in my body from this. But being the type of person I am, I wanted more. Soon after that, I built up the confidence to make my way down to the weights room, made some friends and used the internet a lot to learn about weight training for females. As soon as I got my first PT session, I was hooked. I loved the feeling it gave me, I loved having a hobby, I loved the people I met, and I loved the changes I was seeing in my body. I haven’t looked back since! It’s my life!

CM: What is it that you most enjoy about competing?

JM: Competing gives me a goal to train towards. It gives me a great purpose to get up and do it, and also a great sense of achievement, whatever the outcome. I love meeting new like-minded peopleespecially females who are into weight training like

myself, because a lot of women are mostly into cardio-based training. Competing motivates me to push myself harder, especially when there were other people investing their time and energy into me (such as sponsors and mentors).

CM: Training must be intense. What’s your typical schedule each week?

JM: It is intense, but I love it! Of course I put in 200 per cent, especially when I got asked to represent New Zealand internationally. I wanted to make NZ proud! The most difficult thing for me is juggling an intense full time job with basically a full time training schedule. I get up every morning and pick up my Trainer Jasmine Pou by 6am, and am at the gym by 6.45am. We train weights on a particular muscle group for just over an hour, I shower, then head to work for the day (with prepared meals for the day ahead ready packed in the car). I get back home at 6pm, then head back to my local gym for further weight training and sometimes 15 minute cardio sessions as well. This is five days a week, and usually both days in the weekend too! But this is totally my choice. A lot of people say they don’t have time for physical activity - I used to say that too, it’s ok! But I MADE time. If it meant going to bed an hour earlier and getting up an hour earlier, then so be it. I did what I had to do to be the best I could possibly be.

CM: Does this leave room for any partying/time out with friends/or other interests?

JM: It most definitely has been challenging for

CM: I’m aware you’ve recently returned from the ‘Arnold Classic’ in Ohio. Could you tell us a little bit about this Arnold Schwarzenegger-founded event and the experiences you had there?

JM: The Arnold Classic was the most amazing experience. I still can’t believe I got a chance to go! Thanks so much to Moe El Moussawi and the NZIFBB - without them I would not have had this once in a lifetime opportunity. Because I could only get very limited time off work, I literally jumped on the plane for over 20 hours, competed, and the very next morning hopped back on the plane 20+ hours back to NZ, then right back to work! The expo itself was incredible. There were five athletes from Team NZ; two male Bodybuilders, 2 male Physique and just me for Bikini. We all managed to place within the top ten which is incredible! I was very nervous backstage and started having second thoughts, which I suppose is natural! But once I stepped on that stage I knew why I went through all that physical, emotional, and mental energy. I was in my zone! Being on stage was so natural to me. I loved every moment of it. I was so happy to be placed 4th out of a HUGE class of 40+ athletes.

CM: Where’s next?

JM: Well, following the Arnold Classic, I competed in the NZIFBB Bikini PRO/AM Show in which I placed 1st in my Bikini Short Class, then took out 1st in Bikini over and got granted my Pro Card! This means I am now considered an international professional athlete and compete as a PRO. I then went straight back on stage that night newly-granted my pro card with the pro’s themselves (including Nicole Nagrani- former Miss Olympia Bikini) and placed 4th! I was over the moon. From here I want to aim to compete at the Olympia and take out the number one spot! Big goals for a little lady! Watch this space.

Readers can follow Jade’s journey via her Facebook page: @Jade MacKinnon – Athlete

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Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover

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Americanah Chimamanda Adichie $35 From the award-winning author of Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, a powerful story of love, race and identity centred around a young man and woman from Nigeria who face difficult choices and challenges in the countries they come to call home.

As teenagers in a Lagos secondary school, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love. Their Nigeria is under military dictatorship, and people are fleeing the country if they can. The beautiful and self-assured Ifemelu departs for America to study. There she suffers defeats and triumphs, finds and loses relationships and friendships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Obinze, the quiet, thoughtful son of a professor, had hoped to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London.

Thirteen years later, Obinze is a wealthy man in a newly democratic Nigeria, while Ifemelu has achieved success as a writer of an eyeopening blog about race in America. But after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face? When Ifemelu returns to Nigeria, and she and Obinze reignite their shared passion – for their homeland and for each other – they face the toughest decisions of their lives. Fearless, gripping, at once darkly funny and tender, spanning three continents and numerous lives, Americanah is a richly told story of love and expectation set in today’s globalised world.

Z: A Novel Of Zelda Fitzgerald - Therese Anne Fowler $37 For our many customers who enjoyed The Paris Wife: Set against the glamorous backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, Z is the story of the golden couple who had it all, but who weren’t destined for a happy ending. Before F. Scott Fitzgerald was a literary darling, before he’d even begun to imagine The Great Gatsby, he was a young WWI army lieutenant who fell hard for a spirited Southern belle named Zelda Sayre. The life he and Zelda would lead together in New York, Long Island, Paris, Hollywood and the French Riviera made them legends, even in their own time.

Set amidst the glamour of the Jazz Age and The Lost Generation’s seductive world abroad, Z vividly brings Zelda and Scott’s irresistibly rich, romantic, tumultuous, extraordinary journey to life.

Zelda, the embodiment of the times, was vibrant, headstrong, complicated and misunderstood. Filled with larger-than-life characters such as Ernest Hemingway, Sara and Gerald Murphy and Gertrude Stein, you will watch the evolution of this iconic woman as she lived large and ached to find her own identity in the shadow of her celebrated husband.

The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom $35

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‘You must not become too friendly with them,’ she said. ‘They are not the same as us.’ ‘How?’ I asked. ‘How are they not the same?’

A coming-of-age story set in 18th century Virginia, USA, this international bestseller is perfect for book groups and fans of The Help. When a white servant girl’s presence upsets the order of plantation society, it exposes the worst and best in the people she has come to call her family.

It is 1791: Orphaned while onboard a ship from Ireland, seven-year-old Lavinia is taken to Virginia to work in the kitchen of a wealthy tobacco plantation owner.

She is absorbed into the life of the kitchen house and becomes part of the family of black slaves. But Lavinia’s skin will always set her apart, whether she wishes it or not. As she grows older and is forced to make a choice, she is torn between the life that awaits her as a white woman and the childhood she has spent with the people she knows as kin, those suffering under the cruel repression that permeates every area of life on the plantation. The Kitchen House is a tragic story of page-turning suspense, exploring the meaning of family, where love and loyalty prevail.

THE PERFECT MEAL: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France - John Baxter $25

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If you became immersed in his bestseller The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris, you will enjoy John Baxter’s new title: part grand tour of France, part history of French cuisine.

He takes you on an irresistible journey, from Paris to Normandy to Provence, to discover and savour some of the most revered and complex elements of French cuisine in danger of disappearing as old ways of farming, food preparation and cooking fade and are forgotten.

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

Sum Sum Summertime Sale @ Stand Up Takapuna We’ve had it bloody good this summer! Sea breezes and sunshine have bathed our beaches, creating a paradise for our Stand Up Paddle classes at Stand Up Takapuna.

Have you tried it yet? Anyone can do it – it’s fun, easy and gets you fit and feeling great! At Stand Up Takapuna we have taught hundreds and hundreds of people Stand Up Paddling with 100% success. That’s a summertime sum that adds up to an “A” on your report card!

Our “Board Meetings” (SUP Classes) are the best and so are our boards.

Our ‘Paddle and Pizza’ class (sponsored by Sal’s with 50% OFF a Pizza ) is just $35.00 for 2 hours. What a deal! Want another Deal? Here it is! OUR BOARD OF THE MONTH: THE 12’6” SEARCHER IS now $500 OFF. It has been the most popular paddle board in our ‘Paddle and Pizza’ class. A touring machine, based on the Blade II racing design, but beefed up to a massive width for stability and utility. This board can go anywhere. In fact, check out this YouTube Video to see just what The Searcher can do! www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ncWno-hqdVA It’s the perfect board for touring the Waitemata, taking the kids paddling with you, fishing, racing or just mucking about. It was even used by the Northland Region Surf Lifesaving Association as a surf patrol board. It does it all, and what’s more, we have it ALL right here at our backdoor - “LITERALLY!” The Shop at Stand Up Takapuna stands in an iconic little town with a BIG future. A shop adjacent to the Takapuna Post Office on Hurstmere Rd that has a back door (Channel View Rd) leading directly to the beach. That little back door has opened up playful possibilities and ignited the adventurous mind.

Sand is getting dragged into the streets of Takapuna from the happy feet of the Stand Up paddlers bold enough to give it a go. If you haven’t tried it, it’s time you did the Bob Marley move and “Get Up Stand Up.” 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

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Hi-De-Hi! Well the drought has finally broken, thank goodness for that.

There were some of those among us who were definitely showing signs of going ‘tropo’. Never seen anything like that in my life time! (And that covers quite a few decades!) However, as they say, the best way to break a drought - start a Cricket Test!

The promotion we ran in conjunction with Tourism Malaysia was a HUGE success, along with the co-operation we received from Radio Hauraki in promoting the Petronas Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix in K.L. The promotion ran for three weeks leading up to the drawing of the five “winners” who were then flown to Auckland from around the country and competed in a “Race Off”.

The Winners were flown Business Class to Malaysia and stayed in an awesome five star resort. They were treated like royalty and escorted to and from KL by one of the top DJ’s in the country.

The second place getters won a weekend in The Point Villas, Taupo and our third place getters were rewarded with a romantic weekend in Bushland Park Lodge. All-in-all a fantastic promotion and “thanks ever” to all those involved, this includes our awesome travel insurance company “1Cover” for their continued support.

This month my elves have really pulled one out of the bag for you - a fantastic package in Malaysia, going diving off one of the region’s best resorts.

Furthermore, we are pleased to provide, for the more energetic of you, a chance to run in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon. This three-night package includes return airfares, transfers, tickets and entry to the Marathon event and (in conjunction with our awesome travel insurance company) for those who request it, repatriation back to New Zealand as necessary!

The “coup de grace” this month, however, has got to be seven nights in Phuket; being pampered to within an inch of your life in the middle of winter has got to be a major consideration. Sun, surf, spa, with the fabulous markets and food being an extra bonus.

For details about this or any other destination please contact our team for further info.

The Nauti Adventure Company, Ground Floor, Crown Centre,67-73 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open: 8.30am-5pm Weekdays.Contact them on: (09) 488-7735. Email info@nautitravel.com - www.nautitravel.com

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At Nauti we can organise: >> Flight Bookings >> Travel Insurance

>> Christmas Functions

>> Theatre/Show Tickets

>> Corporate Travel

>> Sporting Packages

>> Cruises

>> Family Holidays

>> River or Canal Boats

>> Fishing Charters

>> Diving

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 the ultimate diving experience - rawa island resort Nestling in the crystal clear waters of the South China Sea in Malaysia, this paradise island is a heaven from the stresses and strains of daily life.

As you step off the boat, feel the magic of Rawa begin to work its spell upon you. Catch the sound of the soft tropical breeze as it whispers through the palm trees and you gaze on the beautiful white sand beach, you know that here, for a while, you can truly relax.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • One nights accommodation in Hillside Standard Chalet • Welcome drink upon arrival at the resort • Full Set of Diving Equipment

includes: Return Transfers from Mersing All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) provided

person 1 night from $325 per twin share

Valid for Travel: All year around and subject to availability Terms and Conditions: All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and are correct at time of publishing. Full payment must be received in order to book and confirm package. This package is subject to availability and change prior to booking being made and full payment being received. Bookings can be deferred to anytime with 6 months from the original booking date, subject only to availability and being informed at least 14 days in advance from original booking date. Please note modifying your booking and changing the length of stay may result in a rate change to the original price. No refunds in full or part will be made for unutilised services included in the package. Please note the children age 12 years and above are charged at the adult rate. Cancellation fees and terms and conditions apply. Airfares, transfers and travel insurance are additional. For further details please see your dedicated Nauti Travel Agent today.

gold coast airport marathon The Gold Coast Airport Marathon takes place in one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations known for its sunshine, golden surf beaches, beautiful broadwater, popular restaurants and cafes, exciting theme parks and accommodation to suit all travellers.

Not only, is The Gold Coast Airport Marathon a member of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Road Races) with the courses certified by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) and Athletics Australia, but also provides people of all ages and abilities with a personal challenge, from running a distance, running a personal best time or being part of a fundraising effort for a charity.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Return economy airfares flying Virgin Australia, Auckland - Coolangatta • Ticket and entry to your chosen running category

free nauti /gc supports tshirt if you book by 1st may 2013

includes: Return airport transfers to hotel 3 night’s accommodation at the Crown Plaza - Surfers Paradise twin share Unlimited transfers from Hotel to Registration centre and start/finish line Daily Full Breakfast at hotel Includes all taxes and surcharges during the event period

person 3 nights from $1435 per twin share

Valid for Travel: 5th July -8th July 2013

Terms and Conditions: All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and are correct at time of publishing. Prices indicated are based upon per person twin share. This package is subject to availability for flights and is not able to be confirmed until full payment is made. Valid for travel from the 5th July – 8th July 2013. Cancellation fees apply. A cancellation fee of 25% of the total package cost will be charged, if a reservation is cancelled between 7-30 days prior to travel. Special terms and conditions apply. The FREE T-shirt offer is applicable for all fully paid bookings completed before 1st May 2013. For full terms and conditions and details, please see your dedicated Nauti Travel Agent.

escape to phuket for a winter escape!

Before the wild weather of winter sets in, take advantage of a winter escape and soak up the warm weather in Phuket. Explore the night markets, day trip to the outer islands or just sit back and relax and take it all in – the choice is yours ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • 7 night’s accommodation staying at the Banthai Beach Resort & Spa Patong Beach in a Superior Room – twin share • Includes Daily Breakfast for two

ask us about our additional stopover options in thailand

includes: Return Economy Airfares flying Thai Airways Standard Transfers from Phuket Airport to Hotel

person 7 nights from $2795 per twin share

Valid for Travel: July - August 2013

Terms and Conditions: All prices are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and are correct at time of publishing. A non-refundable deposit of NZD$250.00 is applicable to secure a booking. Airfares are based upon ‘Q’ and ‘H’ class economy airfares flying on Thai Airways return per person. Prices for the package are based upon per person twin share. This package is subject to availability and change prior to booking being made and full payment being received. Accommodation is based upon twin share accommodation at the Banthai Resort & Spa Phuket, in a Superior Room twin share with daily breakfast for two. Dates are valid from July through to August 2013. Cancellation fees apply. Special terms and conditions and additional fees may apply. For further details, please see your dedicated Nauti Travel Agent today.

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The Nauti Adventure Company – Terms and Conditions: *Sales and travel periods are advertised as above. Capacity limitations apply and subject to availability or until sold out. Airfares are additional unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person as indicated unless otherwise stated, in New Zealand Dollars based on paymen featured were correct at time of printing. Travel Agent professional service fees may apply. For full terms and conditions please see your dedicated Nauti travel agent. The Nauti Adventure Company is a registered trade mark and all rights reserved.

VIP Day Thurs 11th April 9am to 9pm

Shop during our vip day and not only Will you get a great deal, but you could alSo be one of 30 lucky ShopperS Who Will receive a Shore city gift card up to the value of $500 and a bottle of jacobS creek Sparkling chardonnay pinot noir.

Sip on a mt riley Wine While you Shop up a Storm, and keep an eye out for our Shopper Spotter!

eSprit 20% off full priced items

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bendon lingerie 50% off storewide 5-9pm

bejeWeled 30% off storewide

WhitcoullS 20% off cook books† & 25% off bargain books

life pharmacy double points on living card. two beautiful gift baskets to be won

fifth avenue diamond jeWellerS buy any item over $99 & receive a pair of cz studs worth $49*

portmanS 30% off full priced product

olive kebabS $1 off all meals

cotton on clothing nothing over $30

kikki k 20% off storewide**

jacqui e 30% off full priced items

hartleyS Spend $100 & receive free scarf valued at $49

miSter minit 10% off storewide

barkerS 20% off full priced barkers product

laura aShley 30% off full priced fashion & homewares (ex furniture)

the body Shop Spend $60 or more and receive a free body butter duo (200ml)

flying SaucerS 20% off storewide pluS loadS more dealS & diScountS!

the listed discounts are only available at Shore city on thursday 11th april 2013 while stocks last ** conditions apply, see in store for details † not in conjunction with any other offer ‡ excludes accessories, lay-bys and gift cards. not available in conjunction with any other offer.

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Residential Property Management with Quinovic

Self Managing Rental Properties Risky!

Call it the Kiwi “do it yourself” attitude - about 80 percent of us with rental properties generally manage them ourselves.

But as Quinovic Takapuna Property Management expert Sandra May points out, self managing invariably proves riskier, more expensive and stressful than owners realise.

That’s why in Australia, most rental properties are managed by professionals.

Sandra says her clients generally profit from better rental income, more reliable tenants, shorter gaps between tenancies, and better maintained property; benefits that eliminate the stress of self managing.

“Self managed properties often remain vacant longer and are rented below market value,” she says. “There’s also the risk of letting to an unreliable tenant through the typical Kiwi trait of taking people at face value.”

“Interestingly,” Sandra says,” we have many tenants who will not go to self managed properties again due to past bad experiences. With us they know they will get professional service.”

Sandra says increasingly owners are leaving property management to companies like Quinovic because the alternative becomes too hard.

“I’ve seen owners avoiding rent reviews through not wanting to upset a good tenant. Many landlords won’t start property viewings before the tenant moves out because the tenant will not co-operate or a personal relationship has developed,” she says. “So, each time they lose around 3 weeks rent!”

Sandra says Quinovic establishes strict tenancy standards for cleanliness, maintenance and ‘wear and tear’ and so avoids having properties unrented.

The company thoroughly vets prospective tenants, regularly inspects properties, arranges maintenance, and manages the bookwork for tax purposes, with weekly proceeds simply deposited in the property owners’ accounts.

“Compare that to the time, cost and hassle of managing a property yourself!”

Quinovic Takapuna business owner Graeme Henderson adds, “We make the whole process easy for the property owner, let us show you how we are different. We offer a free rental appraisal for your property with absolutely no strings attached.”

For more information call Sandra May or Graeme Henderson at Quinovic; Ph 486 7450, 021 844 531 or; sandra@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz

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NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay

This month at

NIKAU…

Take home a touch of kiwiana with these colourful cotton tees. Featuring adorable morepork, pohutukawa, fantail and woodpigeon designs, they are great for everyday wear.

Being made in New Zealand, you can feel a touch of kiwi pride and feel good knowing you’re supporting business in this country.

The flatteringly-fitted t-shirts contain a touch of spandex and keep their shape well. They make great, lightweight gifts to send overseas. If Nikau doesn’t have a particular size or design in stock, they will happily order this to land in store within two days. Wear a piece of New Zealand, or send to homesick Kiwis overseas! Nikau has a multitude of gifts sorted. Call in this month to see more tempting ideas in store.

We have a huge range of possum merino gloves, scarves, and beanies

20% off T-shirts for the month of April!

nikaunz@xtra.co.nz

Not your traditional souvenir shop...

Nikau is an iconic gift store!

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

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We are reprinting the rules.

And we are doing this with the new Brother inkjet Multi-Function Centre. It’s one of a kind landscape printing feature gives you fast, high quality prints. Designed to accomplish more in one sleek device, it can even print up to A3 size. It offers both web and mobile connectivity that supports a range of Cloud printing and scanning features. Low Energy Standby technology helps you reduce energy consumption and with the option of super highyield ink cartridges, it is little wonder that this will be the best thing to ever happen to your office.

Range includes: MFCJ4510DW (pictured), DCP4110DW & MFCJ4710DW. Visit www.brother.co.nz to find out more or visit your nearest Brother stockist.

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Five Favourites On The Shore

Computer Talk with Alex Grant of Easy PC

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Alex Grant, a Takapuna based IT specialist supporting business and home users.

Alex Grant.

New Era Of Computing…

The Cloud Andy Gore.

With the 2013 football season kicking off, we hear from North Shore United Association Football Club Chairman Andy Gore about his ‘Five Favourites on the Shore’. As a member at the Allen Hill-based club in Devonport for over 45 years, Andy has progressed through the ranks and still takes to the field with the spirited Over 40s team at the club. Born and bred in Devonport, Andy now lives in Takapuna and works as a buyer with Atlas Concrete, one of the sponsors of the 125-year-old football club.

Andy Gore Why I Love The Shore 1. THE GREENERY: The hills, grassy areas and recreational spaces are just fantastic here on the Shore. The areas we have here are quite special and you don’t fully appreciate them until you leave. They are often what make people who do leave, want to come back!

2. NSUAFC: I believe everything goes in cycles - in the 1970’s and 80’s we were up in the top league and have recently spent time in the second division. But having been promoted back to the Northern League 1st Division last season, I feel things are on the up for the club. It’s starting to get more of a club feel about it, a bit more stability. I think team sports are great for kids, and for everybody; you have got to work together, accept people the way they are and take the good with the bad. Just like in life! The club has also been great socially for me – it’s like another family!

3. THE WATER: I lived in London for a while and I really missed the water.

The murky River Thames just wasn’t the same as the water here! I don’t think I’d ever want to move too far away from the sea in future.

4. MOUNT VICTORIA/TAKARUNGA: This is a special place for me. I was born on the slopes of the Mount, on Buchanan Street, and went to Devonport Primary School up there. It’s such a special place that I actually wrote a poem about it once, which actually won a local competition! It’s just one of those places that mean a lot to me.

5. BIG BUDDY MENTORING: I thought it would be a good idea to get involved with this organisation that helps fatherless boys, to give something back. I have a young boy of 11 who I meet up with once a week. We meet for about two or three hours at a time and don’t have to do anything, sometimes we just hang out. He’s now playing football at the club and he’s doing well. There’s a huge need out there for boys to have positive male role models in their lives. You can make a difference to someone’s life by giving just a couple of hours a week. (The registered charity has an office based in Takapuna: www.bigbuddy.org.nz)

Cloud computing breaks away from storing data locally on your PC/ device. Instead, it stores it online (usually in data centres around the world) making access available wherever there is internet. Cloud provides reliable storage online for not just data but entire user experiences, also allowing better collaboration with other users.

Main Tools and Advantages: • ECONOMY - Cloud tools require less expensive hardware and software licensing to run.

• RELIABILITY - Online backup tools such as RebitPro or IDrive ensures important data is backed up from your desktop regularly to the Cloud to avoid the disaster of data loss. Apple users have the equivalent iCloud is an online backup tool to back up mail accounts, apps, preferences, photos, etc...

• STORAGE - There are several Cloud data storage tools such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net and Microsoft SkyDrive (built into Windows 8). They enable you to add files to store in the Cloud so you can access them from anywhere while providing backup of them too.

• HOSTED EXCHANGE - Your entire mail system can be hosted in the Cloud.

Microsoft Office 365 is the most commonly known provider of Hosted Exchange but many hosting companies offer this service too at reasonable costs.

• ACCESSIBILITY - There are several hosted desktop and hosted software applications, such as Office 365 and Google Apps, that enable whole operating system desktops and software to be stored in the Cloud so you can log in remotely and access them from anywhere. Even music is available in the Cloud with such tools as Spotify and Audiobox.fm which charge a small fee to give you access to music wherever you are.

The good news is that many of these Cloud tools are available not just as programmes but also as apps, giving access across multiple different platforms and devices.

Bandwidth may be a consideration when moving into the Cloud. Uploading large amounts of data to the Cloud will use a sizeable chunk of your monthly internet bandwidth. However it’s a small price to pay for the freedom and ease of logging in to your computer system when you want and wherever you are.

Also worth considering is whether to host locally which gives better performance but costs more or abroad.

Therese Brooking of A Walker’s World says: “We moved our office system to the Cloud and now we have access from home and anywhere in the world.

It has saved a lot of time and money especially as our work is often away from the office. The bonus was there was little change to how our systems operated before moving to the Cloud.”

Move up and into the cloud. Take the next step and call EasyPC today for an appraisal to upgrade your current setup.

Ph 0800 EASYPC (327 972) alex@easypc.co.nz

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: News

So what's

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

Community Vision for Milford Old BNZ building offers new classy appeal At last the gap in the main street of Milford has been filled with retailers. Dawn, from Milford Hair Design has relocated her business from further up the road to her new beautifully appointed salon and is noticing the new business from people just walking off the street for hair appointments as well as receiving wonderful endorsements from existing clients. Next door, a brand new business, Mikko Shoes, has opened bringing up-market shoes from around the world to Milford in a classy, brightly-lit environment. Come and meet Michaela Inger and her team and try on some very special shoes. Both these businesses trade seven days a week adding to the number of Milford businesses already open every day. With five shoe stores throughout the business district now, ladies, you must come to the Shoe Mecca of the Shore – Milford!

Auckland Council Unitary Plan I was at the launch of the draft Unitary Plan on Friday 16th March and heard all the rhetoric about this new 30 year vision for Auckland. I spent time with one of the planners discussing the plan as it affects Milford and after having had various discussions with local politicians, found the plan to be some-what different to my expectations. Essentially, Milford is classified as a Town Centre and the maximum allowable height is eight storey’s. However, on the street front there is a set back after a certain number of storey’s. The residential land around Milford and close to the centre is designated as four storey’s although the planner said some may be allowed to go to six storey’s to get the trickle-down effect from the eight storey’s in the Town Centre. All this is subject to public meetings and there are a number planned for the district. Members of the public can also put their submissions into the council by September on their thoughts about the draft plan.

Milford is long overdue for a revamp and there are many differing opinions on the shape and form Milford should have in the next 30 years. The only thing for sure, is that Milford will have more density of residential housing – something that most accept as being realistic. Make sure you are informed and have your say in the future of our fantastic community!

More information is available on the Auckland Council website: www.shapeauckland.co.nz

Funding has been approved by the local board of council for a four to six week project which will be facilitated by well-known local, Peter Carter (Milford Village Forum). He will be organising a series of discussions with all key stakeholders – residents, businesses, landlords, schools, churches and other local organisations’ to develop a shared vision/set of ideas that can mesh in with the work done by the Auckland Council planning officers.

Your participation is important and you can make a difference by sending your submissions in to council.

The next stage is anticipated to be a participation in community-led planning to ensure that the shape of Milford will be developed to enhance the character and environment that the community wants.

Mothers Day Competition Our Mothers Day competition is advertised on the opposite page and once again has some great prizes for that special person in our lives.

Make sure you enter when shopping in Milford.

To save Mum cooking on Mothers day, why not come to Milford and have a meal at one of our wonderful café`s or restaurants, where you can relax and enjoy each others company, whilst we do the cooking!

Civil Defence Exercise Recently I took part in a simulated emergency Civil Defence exercise, with members of the residents association, on how to use Civil Defence communications equipment. It was a very worthwhile event and with the earthquakes in our area on Sunday 17th March, there is always a need to be prepared.

Last year a simple one page A4 booklet (folded to A5) was produced and supposedly delivered to every household in Milford. If you have misplaced yours, or need a copy of the Milford Neighbourhood Response Booklet that we prepared last year with CD, contact me and I will arrange delivery. This booklet details what to do in an emergency in a simple, easy to follow format and has links to other important information required in the case of an emergency.

See you all back in Milford visiting our new and old favourite businesses!

NEXT MONTHLY

Craft Market & Bazzar Saturday 9th April 9.30am - 2pm If wet, check website for details

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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

Shop locally in Milford & go in the draw to WIN one these fantastic prizes!

1 x 6 month membership (Value $623) $100 Voucher for Treatments/Products

1 x 3 month membership

1 x 3 month membership (Value $395) 1 x 1 month membership (Value $130)

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Promo commences 15th April. Drawn Thursday 10th May. Winners will notified by phone/email. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists

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This month, Melissa Hay and the team at Visique Milford Optometrists celebrate their 10th anniversary! In this issue, Melissa takes a look at problems associated with older eyes...

Caring for…

Aging Eyes

Here at Visique Milford Optometrists we see a huge variety of people through the practice. One of the areas I feel needs extra care and consideration is when dealing with older people who are losing their eyesight. If you put yourself in their shoes you can imagine that this is a very distressing and scary thing to be happening.

There are many common causes of eyesight loss – such as cataracts, glaucoma or macula degeneration. Cataracts are usually operable and can give people a huge improvement in vision with surgery. This always creates a ‘wow’ factor for them, as their vision is literally improved in minutes.

Glaucoma creates much slower vision loss, and it specifically damages their peripheral vision. This is treated with daily eye drops, which lower the pressure in the eye.

Macula degeneration is the most significant issue that can affect older people.

Macula degeneration is where the central cells on the retina die away – either through natural old age, or a bleed inside the eye. This causes straight lines to appear wiggly and central vision to be weakened. This significantly impacts their reading ability and quality of life. Unfortunately there is no treatment for some forms of macula degeneration, and the only way to look after someone is through magnifying devices.

My approach, when dealing with these issues, is always to provide factual information in a plain English way so that my patients can understand how their eyes might be changing and how we can best maintain or improve their sight.

Some lovely feedback I received from the mother of one of my patients said: “You stood firmly against her fears and clearly told her she was OK and doing the best she can to care for her sight. I just wanted you to know I thought you communicated with her wonderfully and I so appreciated this.”

The best way to look after your eyes is to come in for your regular eye exam, or, if you start to notice changes come and see us immediately. With diseases like Glaucoma, the earlier the diagnosis, the better we can treat it.

Visique Milford Optometrists,155 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 4797.

0800 VISIQUE | visique.co.nz

ANYONE CAN SELL GLASSES. WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR IS GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED SERVICE. The moment you step into your local Visique you’ll see why we’ve earned a reputation for excellence. From our thorough eye exams through to our professional advice, we offer Kiwis the highest level of optometry care. Come in and experience good, old-fashioned service today.

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

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The Fastest Non-Surgical Path to Youthful Smoothness Introducing: Intensive Wrinkle Reducer ® Rapid Peel Exclusive to Caci

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ECCO ECCO MIND - THIS IS HOW SHOEMAKERS CELEBRATE To celebrate ECCO’s 50th anniversary, the Danish shoemakers decided to do what they do best: make a great pair of shoes. ECCO MIND takes a playful look back at some of the company’s best-selling models, while also looking ahead with innovative technology, high-quality materials and fun colours. It’s casually chick, playfully retro and completely comfortable. The one pair of shoes you’ll want to pack for a weekend trip - if you’re not wearing them already.

MILFORD SHOPPING CENTRE Phone: 09 489 1691 email: milford@eccoshoes.co.nz

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TheMat is proud to announce our first ever Workshop, based in the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga – we welcome Kiri Sutherland, one of New Zealand’s best yoga teachers, and most experienced yoga practitioners, to our new space in Milford.

Kiri has practiced Ashtanga yoga since 2000. She is Kpjayi level 2 authorised to teach the primary and intermediate series, and has learnt the first 3 series from certified teacher Peter Sanson.

She has taught traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga since 2002 in Wellington and Hawkes Bay. Kiri teaches with deep trust in the ashtanga yoga method to transform our body and Kiri Sutherland. mind and encourages all levels of student to develop a daily practice of their own to experience the magic.

Kiri will be offering the following programme from April 12-14th 2012. Book at www.themat.co.nz, natalie@themat.co.nz or 021 833 104.

Friday night 5.45-7.30pm: welcome plus mysore style ashtanga yoga – this is a style of yoga that is traditionally taught, where the student follows their own breath, and learns to focus on their own body. It is a great way to connect and get to know your mental, emotional and physical bodies.

Saturday morning 7-9am: mysore style ashtanga, all levels, plus beginners from Friday encouraged to participate!

Milford THE COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALS

Saturday afternoon 4-6pm: experienced practitioners session. A fun session exploring safe backbends, deep hip movement, inversions - questions and ideas welcomed. Open to anyone who has practiced ashtanga regularly for over a year.

We can look at some intermediate asana in this session.

Sunday morning 7-9am: mysore-style ashtanga. All levels plus beginners from Friday and Saturday!

Sunday afternoon 1-3pm: Teachers workshop. Adjustment theory and practice and discuss what I call the “mysore method”! $25 per session ‘early bird’ prepaid before April 3rd $60 any 3 classes ‘early bird’ prepaid before April 3rd $30 casual, no refunds, $95 teachers session. pricing: $30 per session drop-in. $25 per session early bird prepaid. $60 3x classes early bird prepaid.

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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CarPro Milford – 29 Shakespeare Road, Milford Telephone 4862706, Email: ianh@carpro.co.nz

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Antiques & Things With Bernard Molloy

Dead Animal Décor Love it or Hate it!

Taxidermy is defined as “the art or operation of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a life-like state.”

We have certainly noticed an increase in the popularity and demand for all types of stuffed animals; be it mounted heads, or life-like full pieces, birds, animals, fish etc. encased in glass cases or domes. Mind you, as we say, it is very often one of those ‘things’ that people love or hate with a passion.

Birds like eagles, owls, and pheasants are all sought after, as are trout and other large fish. Antlers without the head are a possible ‘get away with’ if one partner is a ‘no-no’ on stuffed animals and having a head on the wall is definitely out of the question. Many Victorians, of course, loved ‘hunting trophies’ and bought back huge quantities of stuffed wildlife from Africa, India, and other far flung places to adorn the walls of their gothic piles and manor houses. The ‘stuffing’ of much-loved family pets to be kept in situ was also common, and is not unheard of even today.

On our last UK buying trip I brought back a mounted badger head in my hand luggage. The young Customs guy at Kuala Lumpur Airport saw this head full of sharp teeth poking out of my shoulder bag and nearly had a fit! We were probably lucky not to be locked-up!

Well, we will be back in the UK for all of May on our next buying trip but this time will pop the ‘taxidermy’ pieces into a container and hope to have a real menagerie ‘leaping out’ once the container is opened in Auckland come late August or early September. Anyone really interested in any particular taxidermy items can email me and let me know their ‘wants’ and, depending on availability, I can send pics and advise prices as we source items in the UK and reserve them for you as required. HAPPY HUNTING! - Bernard Molloy.

Molloy’s of Milford Antiques Centre. 2-162 Kitchener Road, Milford.

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Molloy’s of Milford ANTIQUES CENTRE

WE SELL & BUY 2/162 Kitchener Road, Milford. (Down the lane between La Tropezienne and Milford Print). Open: Mon - Sat 9.30 - 4pm.

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Fine New Yarns and Fashion Show As I write this it is the first time we have had rain for quite a while. Dare I say, it is quite refreshing that it’s settling the dust and everything is starting to look cleaner outside. I think I am a winter bunny.

Very busy times for us here at Crafty Knitwits with building works going on. Apologies for any inconvenience to customers, but we promise it will be worth it! The yarns arriving daily are really exciting; beautiful Debbie Bliss yarns and pattern books, Noro arriving soon, our favourite Merino from Filatura Di Crosa, Zara, Zara Plus and Zarina - a beautiful yarn to knit with, so wearable with super wash quality. And some great new yarns are in from Naturally NZ - great to knit up for kids - Naturally Loyal Tweed, and you have to see the Naturally Drift Brights range. This is a brilliant range supported by some really good patterns (leaflets) for that hard to find age range two to ten-year-olds.

On the other side of the store we have classes running now. These are such fun and we’re seeing the production of some really lovely quilts through these classes. There is still time to sign up for some of the classes. Check in with us or go online to our website and see what we have to offer.

Don’t forget lampshades; any shape and size is possible. We have a lovely range of fabrics that you can choose from. Come and have a look at some of the shades we have already made up in the shop, it may inspire you to brighten up a corner or your dining room. We have a really lovely Tiffany shade made up at the moment, brightening up an old lamp stand. It’s worth a look!

As you can see from our advertisement, we are running a fashion show in April to give some inspiration from new designs in our different yarns. We are going to run the show for two nights as numbers are limited for each show. So if you are interested be quick to get your tickets. This is our initial effort to raise funds for our Knitathon Child Cancer Fund. This year we will be running the actual Knitathon in August - date and details will be confirmed in the next issue of Channel.

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

Substituting Yarn For best results - to ensure the garment looks the same as the pattern picture - use the yarn recommended. However, sometimes that is not possible, eg. the pattern might be for a yarn that is no longer available or you really love another yarn that you want to use or you have some in your stash that needs to be used up. If you are going to substitute a different yarn, take a little time and do a few experiments. The yarn you substitute must get to the same tension. You don’t necessarily need to use the same needle size as specified in the pattern, but you need to get the same tension so that you end up with the right size, eg. 28 stitches and 24 rows to 10cms/4 inches square is what you may see in the pattern or on the yarn label. Take time to knit up a sample tension square. To calculate the amount you need, refer to the yardage on the yarn label that you are going to use against the yardage of the yarn recommended.

Remember - do a tension test and look at the finished example to ensure you like how it knits up before you start the garment.

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This will be a fun night showing some of the new designs to inspire your knitting and crochet creative juices. Come and enjoy light refreshments and catch a first glimpse of some of the designs from Naturally NZ, Filatura Di Crosa, Twilley’s of Stamford, Alpaca Yarns, Touch Yarns, Debbie Bliss, Noro. $20 from each ticket sale will go to the Child Cancer Foundation kicking off our Knitathon fundraising effort for this year.

Each ticket goes into the draw to win a Kerry Anne Design bag. Tickets available now.

Phone: 486 2724 Email: craftyknitwits@gmail.com

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Platina Jewellery

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Those on the Shore who have a soft spot for unique European fine jewellery will love Platina, the fabulous destination jewellery store at Milford Shopping Centre.

Owners Josephine and Tony Fryer have a passion for fine jewellery and travel throughout Europe to discover unique, quality jewellery never seen before in New Zealand.

Experience the Platina jewellery collection in their lovely upmarket store where you can view stunning brands which include: Nanis, Ole Lynggaard, Bulova, Gc, Dora, Alfieri & St John, Bering, Makuti, Zoppini, Skagen and Karen Walker.

Platina are the first to showcase Thomas Sabo’s latest Glam and Soul collection on the North Shore. Recently a customer had a special birthday and Platina Jewellery hosted her gift registry Her family and friends were able to contribute towards her birthday and she was delighted to receive a substantial number of pieces of her choice from the range.

Platina Jewellery can also custom design and hand make an individual piece of jewellery especially for you. “One of our specialist consultants will sit down with you in our jewellery lounge and discuss your requirements,” explains Josephine.

“We will organise the best quality stones for you to view within your price range, along with a 3D computerised picture, before commencement of your handmade piece from our master jeweller.” Platina Jewellery can also work with once-loved jewellery or sentimental pieces to design and create a new and beautiful piece for you to wear from your existing stones and gold.

Josephine and Tony also provide a wedding service. They not only design and manufacture engagement and wedding rings, but also offer a complete wedding jewellery service. This includes a complimentary consultation, where they discuss what the bride and her bridal party is wearing This can also include the Mother-of-the-Bride and mother in-law. They will work out which jewellery options would best complement the dresses to ensure everyone looks stunning for the day. The Platina team will work with you right up until the big day to ensure every piece worn is sparkling like new.

Platina Jewellery, Milford Shopping Centre. Phone 489 3883, email: jewellery@platina.co.nz or visit: www.platina.co.nz.

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Spotlight On: Weddings On The Shore

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Everyone loves a good wedding, don’t they? So here at Channel we wanted to help newlyweds on the Shore share their big day through our pages. These couples couldn’t have known how lucky they were going to be in planning their weddings in summer 2013, as prolonged sunshine brought balmy days and gave guests even more reason to smile. With many Wedding Shows taking place up and down the country this autumn, we wanted to introduce this feature this month and hope to make this a regular feature when traditional wedding season begins again in spring. If someone you know on the Shore has recently married or is planning their big day this year, or you’d like to showcase your wedding-related business here, then e-mail: heather@channelmag.co.nz

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Wedding photos on the bride’s beloved North Shore sealed an amazing day for Gina Cheung and Brendon Ng. North Shore chartered accountant Gina married Brendon from Christchurch at a ceremony at St Matthew-in-theCity, with a reception held at Eden Park.

Gina wore a stunning white gown by Felicity Bridal, while bridesmaids Paula Cheug and Angela Taylor wore coral dresses by Marcs. Ryan Ng was Best Man and groomsman was Fred Woodcock. The couple honeymooned in the Yarra Valley, Melbourne and will live in Hillcrest. Gina said: “We love the North Shore and when planning our location wedding photos, we decided on two beautiful Shore locations: Little Shoal Bay and the Pumphouse, Lake Pupuke.”

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All couples will receive two tickets to The Vic, thanks to the good guys at the Devonport cinema.

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Shakespear Regional Park was the stunning setting for the wedding of Bevan Carbines and Kylee Hari, with a reception personally-styled by the couple held at the Gulf Harbour County Club for 75 guests.

Kylee wore an ivory imperial silk Venus Gown, while bridesmaid Sarah Redpath wore a sequinned coral gown.

Best man was Carl Beattie and Bevan’s brother Nik Carbines was the groomsman. Kylee was given away by father Peter Hari, who attended with wife and mother-of-the-bride Judy Hari. A honeymoon in the beautiful Bay of Islands awaited the newlyweds, who live in Whangaparaoa. Legal Executive Kylee said: “It was such an amazing day and to have arranged every aspect ourselves gave us a real sense of satisfaction.”

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Heather and Jono Gates. Photo by Joanna Walker.

Heather Morris married Jono Gates last month, in a ceremony at the beautiful Soljans Estate in Kumeu.

The bride wore a beautiful full-length ivory gown with delicate white lace detailing, while the two bridesmaids wore lilac strapless full-length gowns with sweetheart neck-lines.

The couple followed their big day in late March, with a relaxing honeymoon in Mooloolaba, Australia. Heather works as a hairstylist and Jono is an offset printer. The couple will live on the North Shore.

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our charming village by the sea .

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By Eddie de Heer, Chairman of Devonport Business Association.

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.

It’s been a busy start to the year with some positive things happening in the business community. Our first business breakfast for the year saw a full house share business ideas and learn the importance of social media as a tool to grow our businesses. Many businesses took advantage of the great offer made by the people at Digital Media Developments.

The meeting we hosted for building owners concerned about the impact of the recent Christchurch earthquakes and their implications for Devonport, was well attended and Bob de Leur from Auckland Council gave a succinct presentation on council’s policy and approach to this vexing issue.

This month I’d like to focus on some of the amazing and unique businesses we have in Devonport. One of the true advantages that Devonport has to offer is its unique range of quality goods and services. Here’s a sample of what is on offer: • House of Toys is a family owned and operated shop that is a long standing part of the local community and is the one shop in Devonport the local children identify with. Parents appreciate their great customer service, helpful advice and fantastic product knowledge. Over the years they have enjoyed watching their young customers grow up and come in with their own children. The team at House of Toys put a great deal of thought into choosing the stock for their shop, always aiming for a good balance of quality, educational and fun, toys, craft and gifts for all ages.

Tourists often remark on the uniqueness of the shop and liken it to the traditional toy shops which are fast disappearing, remarking that bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better.

• Childrens Lifestyle – Cool, Hip & Organic Clothing for Children Situated on the corner of Victoria Road and Fleet Street, Children’s Lifestyle has an amazing range of top quality children’s clothing, stocking exclusive brands like Molo, Mini Rodini and Katvig. You won’t find these brands anywhere else in New Zealand so come on down and take a look, you’ll be delighted at the range and pleasantly surprised at the value.

• Wild and Woolly Yarns have graced the streets of Devonport since the 1980’s and now take up pride of place in the Old Post Office Building. This wonderfully wicked and deliciously decadent wool store is firmly in the 21st century, championing New Zealand yarns along with the world leading, Rowan brand of yarns and pattern books. They are famous for their unique ‘knit kits’, exclusive patterns, learn to knit classes, inspirational knitted samples and friendly advice.

• Make an impression – for the words that really matter, say it in ink on paper.

Stationery lovers should not miss a visit to the gorgeous, colourful, boutique stationery store Fitzgerald Taylor located in the stunningly renovated historic Old Post Office Building at 10 Victoria Road, Devonport. Filled with hand-picked product sourced from all over the world Fitzgerald Taylor is a treasure trove of writing instruments, inks, journals, notebooks, paper goods and unique gift ideas. They also create personalised letterpress stationery on their near century old printing press.

At Fitzgerald Taylor they are passionate about stationery and they would love to share this with you.

• The NZ Herald’s Canvas magazine recently reviewed Devonport’s best kept secret; Victoria Road Bistro. Here are some of the excerpts from the review. “At last, a decent bistro dining option in Devonport, and not before time. Well worth a visit for food and music... It’s not a large place but it has been well designed… the flavours were magnificent… the baked New York cheesecake was worth waiting for…we’ll be going back”. Rating out of 10: Food 8, Service 8, Value 9, Ambience 8.

If you want a great meal out then Victoria Road Bistro is for you.

Thanks to all those who continue to shop locally, your support is essential to maintain a flourishing, vibrant town centre, we appreciate your patronage.

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Devonport Community News

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

There are plenty of reasons to stay in town during the April school holidays in Devonport.

Showing throughout most of April at The Rose Centre is Company Theatre’s Auckland Amateur Premiere of Calendar Maria Teape.

Girls. Featuring local talent both on and off stage, this adaptation of a true story is sure to entertain and delight. Shows will run from Wednesday to Sunday starting 6th April and finishing 27th April. For more details and to book phone 445 9900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz On Sunday 14th April the Weetbix Tryathlon will be held at Narrow Neck.

This event is much anticipated by many young aspiring athletes in the area.

The Michael King Writers’ Centre in collaboration with Auckland Council is organising a community masterclass with New Zealand author, Tessa Duder on Friday 19th April, 10am-3pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in writing to learn the practical tools for success from a master writer. There is no cost but bookings are essential – phone; 354 2185, 021 225 2344 or 446 1269. The following day on Saturday 20th April at 4pm, The Vic will screen the film version of Duder’s iconic novel, ‘Alex’.

Both Duder and Lauren Jackson, the actress who played ‘Alex’ in the 1993 film, will be present.

Celebrating the start of the school holidays, the Devonport Community House is hosting the Harvest Fair on Sunday 21st April, 12pm-3pm, together with the Devonport Community Garden and featuring Community Harvesting and Ngataringa Organic Gardens. It’s a great afternoon out with competitions and activities for the whole family.

Devonport Library’s school holiday programme will have a heroes and villains theme including Robin Hood and other favourite characters. On Wednesday 1st May, storyteller Andy Wright will be visiting the library at 2:30pm to enthral audiences of all ages.

‘Wonderful Windows’ is the theme of Torpedo Bay Navy Museum’s (TBNM) holiday programme, where children can make a ‘stained glass window’ using Perspex panels and glass paint. There will be many other activities at TBNM including special activities to celebrate ANZAC day such as 3D poppy making and object handling from TBNM’s special artefacts collection.

ANZAC Day is always a special occasion in Devonport. The parade down Victoria Rd, laying of wreaths at the cenotaph and other proceedings are coordinated by Devonport RSA and involve the whole community. The Navy, local schools and a wide variety of community groups including Scouts and the Devonport Garden & Floral Art Club all take part. Afterwards, everyone is invited back for a cup of tea at the RSA hall.

That’s all from me for now and have a great month! - 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

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On the Ferry

Our resident North Shore beauty expert Amanda Care of Face It, Devonport, shares her secrets to looking great through her monthly Channel column. This month Amanda gives us the latest lowdown on facial peels…the good and the bad!

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I get asked a lot about facial peel treatments, which is fantastic as I LOVE talking about peels!

A lot of people are under the impression that peels these days are like what we see on E! Channel, with celebrities looking ghastly after some drastic beauty treatment, and yes, those peels do still exist. In fact, about five years ago I had a deep peel myself. It was painful and uncomfortable for days. I got an infection on my chin, and I couldn’t leave the house for fear of frightening small children (unfortunately I had to, as I still had to walk the dog!). For a small number of people, those peels are only a short inconvenience and they love them, but I learnt they weren’t for me.

Thankfully, there’s a new generation of peels and they’re quick, painless and give fantastic results.

Thankfully, there’s a new generation of peels and they’re quick, painless and give fantastic results. Now, I know you’re thinking “yeah, yeah, of course, you’re going to say that”. But when one of my clients, Courtney, came to see me about her blackheads and bumpy dull skin, I recommended the Mandelic peel. At first she was anxious and unsure of the possible result and effects. A few weeks later I asked her to let me know what she thought - this is what Courtney said: “Before my first Mandelic peel I was quite nervous- I was expecting it to burn and have red shiny skin afterwards, as you would expect with a typical ‘chemical peel’. However, this was not the case. The Mandelic peel is not harsh on the skin at all, and the results afterwards are immediately visible.

My skin felt rejuvenated, was a lot brighter, and spots, blemishes and pores were significantly reduced. I liked how it felt smoother to touch and was a lot less oily without feeling dried out. I have continued getting the Mandelic peel treatments as the results are unlike any other treatment I have had elsewhere. I highly recommend it to those who want immediate, painless results, especially those with congested skin.”

While Mandelics are great for pigmentation or congested skins, there are also others in my wide range of treatments, such as the anti-aging wonder of the Ultra A-Zyme peel which is a personal fave of mine for that dewy, plump skin we all crave. Also available is the Ultra Lactic 30% peel to hydrate and improve clarity. Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons for these treatments, so don’t put it off any longer, get the skin you deserve and contact me for a consultation to get you started. Have a great April, see you next month.

Having the ability to travel to the city on a ferry is one of the many positive features to living on the North Shore. It’s not only city workers who choose the sail for their daily commute, many students also find the ferry a hassle-free option. Each month, Channel catches up with a ferry passenger on the Shore and for April’s issue we travelled to the picturesque spot of Bayswater where regular ferries provide great transport links to and from the city to the suburb. Heather Vermeer found student Damien Theuma listening to music while waiting to board the city ferry.

He kindly took a break from his headphones to share with Channel readers his reasons for taking to the water…

Damien Theuma.

Name and rank?

Damien Theuma, Physics and Calculus student at Auckland University.

Where’s home?

Bayswater.

Why the ferry?

It’s convenient – it’s only 15 minutes’ walk to the ferry from home, and another 15 minute walk to uni from the ferry at the other side. There are tables on the ferry so if I need to catch up on study the opportunity is there to do that, rather than sitting on a cramped bus!

How do you usually spend the time on your daily crossing?

Sometimes I catch up on study, I listen to music and there are a lot of people who went to my old school – Takapuna Grammar – that usually catch the ferry too so I often catch up with these friends.

Wish you were getting off in?

Europe in general. I have family in Italy and England so either of those places would be good. I hope to be visiting Europe before too long on a gap year so I’d have to say somewhere there.

And an all-time favourite captain?

Hmmmm…I can’t say I really have one! I’ll have to pass on that one, sorry.

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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Swing in Style Gone are the days when golf clothing consisted of drab colours, uniform diamond argyle sweaters and unflattering ‘plus fours’.

In 2013, golf stars and social players alike are sporting wellfitting, eye-catching gear to put an extra zing in their swing.

Local golfing personality Annette Muir is director of Devonport Golf Shop and is the woman to talk to on the Shore for anything golfrelated. An accomplished player and Waitemata Golf Club member for 25 years, Annette is an expert in her field. She knows not only how to hit Peter Ranford and Annette Muir. a mean drive and make a lengthy putt but she is all across the latest technical equipment, clothing lines and developments in the game, having run the Derby St golf pro shop for over 12 years.

She said: “Golf is like anything; you need to be taught what to do. I liken golf to skiing in many ways, with all the equipment, the clothing, getting on the chairlift to the different runs versus getting around the different holes on the course. You need to be taught what to do and what equipment you need to be confident and enjoy your game.”

Titleist, Ping, Mizuno and TaylorMade are world-renowned brands that have stayed strong throughout world financial crises and Annette carries an extensive range of equipment from these golfing heavyweights, with ‘fitting carts’ providing the very latest in customised club fittings.

And the Derby St-based club and pro shop now have the added advantage of being a member of the Institute of Golf. Big names in New Zealand golf like Lydia Ko, Mike Hendry and recent national stroke play champion, 19-year-old Cameron Jones, have all benefited from the expertise of the Institute. On-site Institute of Golf instructor Peter Ranford explains: “Being a recognised Institute of Golf facility means we offer a holistic approach to golf coaching; encompassing the mental, physical, technical and club fitting sides.”

Peter is keen to further grow the club’s junior section and has made an impressive start, doubling the number of junior members in the six months he has been based there.

The golf shop has developed a stellar reputation, particularly amongst female golfers, for its superb range of golf clothing, with the latest lines from brands, such as Adidas, causing visitors to ensure they factor in adequate time to shop, before or after playing. Annette is expanding her men’s clothing range and is happy to ‘style’ any of the male players who may still be walking the course in jaded attire.

Annette encourages anyone thinking of taking up the sport not to hesitate in giving it a go, even if only for a social game or to gain the basic skills needed to be able to accept a corporate golf invitation.

She said: “We are really lucky down here. It’s a great course to play on because it’s nice and flat with no hills. We’ve always had a reputation of being a friendly club that’s very welcoming. Once you start, you’re hooked! I only wish that I had started playing earlier!”

Devonport Golf Club, Situated at the Waitemata Golf Course, Derby Street, Devonport. Phone: 09 445 8716 - Mobile: 027 432 7126.

Email: annette.golf@xtra.co.nz

Interior Trends: with Amanda Neill

Torpedo Bay Navy Muesum News

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Which Colour?

Amanda Neill.

Choosing paint colours for your home can be an overwhelming task. What colour? Where to start? Amanda Neill, leading Auckland Interior Designer and Colour Consultant shares some of her knowledge to help you make your decision.

Colour is part of our everyday lives, it surrounds us, feeds us and nourishes our senses. Colour affects our minds, our bodies and environments and all of these change in response to colour. When it comes to choosing a colour to paint your home, either externally or internally, you have to think about how you want people to feel when they walk into the house / room. Colours can not only make a dramatic change to the appearance of the house or room but also change the mood and atmosphere.

Think about a jumping off point for your paint colour choice. What is the mood you are trying to create? Is there a colour you are naturally drawn to? Is the room dark or light filled? Do you have furniture or objects that the colour needs to work with? Once you have a starting point think about the flow of the rooms. Do you walk through the room to other rooms, does there need to be a connection between these rooms? Make sure you think about all of the surfaces on the house / room, not just the wall colours – doors, windows, ceilings, roof.

Repainting your home can make a huge difference to the value of your home, if you do it correctly. If you are still unsure as to which colours to choose why not have Amanda help. She can offer both internal and external colour schemes from $350 per scheme. Good luck!

Designworx, Interior Design Studio. 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098. designworxnz.co.nz – facebook.com/designworxnz.co.nz

2013 Interior Design Workshops Textiles | Friday 17th May Colour | Saturday 18th May Furniture and Décor | Monday 20th May

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NEW PLAYGROUND AT TORPEDO BAY Come along and explore our brand new, nautical themed playground at the Navy Museum. Situated on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour in Devonport, with a view to the city, let your little ones’ imagination run wild while you enjoy a coffee right next to them at the Torpedo Bay Café. And better yet, there is still more to see inside our Museum!

Opening hours 10am to 5pm, 7 days | Admission is free www.navymuseum.co.nz

Wonderful Windows Come to the Navy Museum these school holidays and create your own stained glass window on a childfriendly Perspex panel using special glass paints. We have templates that you can use, or you can create an original one-off design.

Cost | $5 per person per window.* Dates | 20th April to 5th May (please note, this activity will not run on the 25th of April - Anzac Day) Session Start Times | 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 Duration | 45 minutes Walk-up spaces may be available.

Pre-Bookings can be made on 09 445 5186 or by emailing: education@navymuseum.co.nz. Groups of 15 or more must be pre-booked. * An additional staffing surcharge of $1 per person for groups of over 15 people applies.

IN STORE NOW

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Spotlight on: Northcote Point & Birkenhead Point

Making a Point

of Birkenhead & Northcote Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday closed 6 Rugby Road, Birkenhead Point Phone: (09) 418 3200

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37 Queen Street | Northcote Point | NSC | AK | NZ | 0627 Ph. (09)480 7707 | email: nortav@ihug.co.nz | www.northcotetavern.co.nz

“Celebrating NZ Creativity Locally” 132 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, Ak. Ph: 09 4809289 open mon-fri 9.30-5.30 sat/sun 10-4. www.nextdoorgallery.co.nz

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We are blessed with some stunning peninsulas here as part of the North Shore’s geographical make up. This month we explore Birkenhead Point and Northcote Point to find out what these two beautiful water-encased areas have to offer.

Providing easy access to Auckland’s central city via regular ferry services, both areas are highly sought-after residential suburbs. Striking period villas adorn the roadside in Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point. The street was recently named in Auckland’s top ten residential addresses with the highest median properties values.

Birkenhead Point offers elegant shopping with many high-end boutiques an eclectic mix of retail outlets that shout of individuality and style. Residents and visitors can experience the seaside charm and charisma when wandering the shops in search of a unique gift or tasty refreshment. The Refinery is one of Birkenhead Point’s hidden jewels. Women who have already discovered this style centre on Rugby Road may be pleased to see it shared through our pages, and slightly aggrieved, in equal measure, that the secret is out. Brands such as WORLD, Zambesi and Stolen Girlfriends Club give an indication of the shop’s edgy fashion-forward vibe. A suburb can offen be judged these days on the quality of its cafes and Birkenhead Point doesn’t disappoint. Coffee General is where those with a taste for quality coffee head to. Leading Auckland barista Hans Pronk is the man behind this Hinemoa St hotspot and the roasted coffee brand Merito Coffee which is served there. Exquisite coffees and stylish interior make this a must stop. The traditional yet quirky barber shop adds to the street’s heritage feel.

There is something special about watching a film in an old cinema, and that’s an experience open to all at Northcote Point. The Bridgeway Cinema is one of the reasons many people may have already visited this suburb, or perhaps to visit the highly-acclaimed Engine Room on the other side of Queen Street, but there are many more. The old, characterful Northcote Tavern is a gem of a find. The Scottish-themed Highlanders Bar side is family-oriented bar with a delightful outside garden and Irish-named Callan’s Sports Bar is a haven for those seeking a few beers, banter and sports entertainment. Hearty, homecooked food is just one reason to visit this hostelry with history – there has been a hotel on the site since the 1850s. Queen Street has lots more to offer, with the enchanting Wonderland Hair and Beauty, run by Alice Francis being the place on the point to look your best. Queen Street’s own Alice in Wonderland brings a magical feel to suit her stylish sanctuary, to suit the whimsical name.

French Café Bonjour, Stafford Road Wine Bar and Point Pick Wines as well as an antique store treasure trove add to Queen Street’s charm.

The next time you have one of those ‘what should we do today?’ days, think Birkenhead Point and Northcote Point! The beautiful natural areas of Little Shoal Bay Reserve and Hinemoa Park make great spots to relax and enjoy a spot of the outdoors in between the shopping.

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INSIGHT+ASCOT RADIOLOGY AT MILLENNIUM INSTITUTE THERE’S MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE...

AND THAT’S WHAT WE’RE TRAINED TO SEE. Whatever Diagnostic Imaging it is that you need – we have it.

The recently opened Insight+Ascot Clinic at the Millenium Institute provides state of the art diagnostic technology in friendly comfortable surroundings. Whether it is semi-photographic 4D images of your unborn child, or fast and accurate medical diagnosis of your illness, our practice can ensure it. Your health is our priority.

Insight+Ascot offers the latest fully digital radiology imaging, including MRI, CT, 4D Ultrasound, Specialised Obstetric Ultrasound, Mammography and Xray services. Our specialists will perform, review and report your imaging.

When you need expert care, come and see us.

(L to R) Richard Davis, David Rogers and Phil Weeks with members of the Insight+Ascot Radiology team.

INSIGHT+ASCOT RADIOLOGY Millennium Institute of Sport & Health, 17 Antares Place, Albany, North Shore. Telephone 478 6640

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Spotlight On: Club Physical, Birkenhead

Receptionist Vaua Fosita, Club General Manager Sarita Nath, Wellness Consultant Kathy Walsh.

Gym with a View!

Make Club Physical Birkenhead Your Home Away From Home There’s a healthy slice of good news for the many healthconscious people on the Shore. And it comes with a view. Club Physical Birkenhead is a state-of-the-art gym situated at 35 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, right above Countdown in the Highbury Shopping Centre. This fully air-conditioned gym, boasts breathtaking views of the Harbour Bridge and panoramic views of the North Shore.

A huge cardio theatre is a focal point of this hi-tech fitness centre.

Plasma television with Sky TV entertains gym-users while fully-certified private trainers provide added motivation and technique advice to those who welcome assistance in achieving their fitness goals. The club prides itself on the friendliness of its staff, so you never need be afraid to ask for help with equipment use or anything relating to training needs.

When Leilani Waru wanted to lose the post-baby weight, there was one place she turned to: Club Physical, Birkenhead.

The Birkenhead mum feels her life has been given a huge boost since embarking on her fitness goals at the club. She said: “I’m very happy getting

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fit and active with Club Physical Birkenhead. Becoming a member of the club is not just like joining ANY other gym. It’s family now. I can honestly say that joining Club Physical has been the best decision I have ever made since the birth of my children. I am over the moon with my progress even though it has only been two weeks.

It feels like my second home!”

This family-orientated gym is equally suited to ladies and gents, with both being catered for with areas particularly suited to the needs of each. There is even a Kidz Club to keep the little ones entertained whilst the adults grab some fitness time. A boxing studio, GroupX classes, Roc-it and Keiser Circuits, as well as abundantly-filled resistance and free-weights gym are all part of this cool club’s offerings. There is also a nutritionist on-site to discuss fitness-boosting foods.

Club General Manager Sarita Nath said: “So, what are you waiting for? Pack your gym gear next time you head to the Highbury Centre and ensure you check us out upstairs!”

It could be the start of your own personal transformation!

Club Physical Birkenhead, Upstairs at Highbury Shopping Centre, 35, Mokoia Road, Birkenhead 09 414 3972.

New Winter Hours Mon - Sat: 9am - 5:30pm Sun: 10am - 5pm Individual stores may vary. Check website for details

School holiday Superheroes & Fairy Dust Trixie the Fairy SuperTrixie

(Thurs, 25th April & Tues, 30th April) 11.30am – 1.30pm

(Tues, 23rd April & Thurs, 2nd May) 11.30am – 1.30pm

Puppets, balloons and a touch of magic Make Mum a Mother’s Day Card at our Arts & Crafts table Wednesday & Fridays, 11:30am - 1:30pm Cnr Highbury Bypass & Mokoia Roads, Ph: 486-1559 www.highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz

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Caring For Your Car: with Car-fé

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services.

Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a 7 day a week car cleaning and grooming centre, he is without a doubt the most passionate and the most knowledgeable car guy in New Zealand. Rob, along with his wife Siobhan, owns Car-fé facing the motorway in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Rob is more than happy to help you out with any car cleaning issues. Email: Carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz or Phone 488-7000.

Why Using the Right Chemicals to Clean Your Car is So Important With all the advancement of technology and raw materials used in manufacturing new cars these days, you have to be sure that you select the correct cleaners.

Last week, one of our readers brought a problem to our attention that she was beside herself about and couldn’t fix…

Having cleaned the car which she owned from new, the lady noticed that the plastic window in front of her speedometer had turned slightly opaque. After reviewing this, it was identified that the cleaner was responsible for clouding the surface and that a replacement was going to cost hundred of dollars to fix. After using a plastic polish we were able to restore this back to its former glory. This made me want to help you, readers, in your choice of products!

In this instance, you should buy a non-ammoniated glass cleaner when using on plastics (read the conditions on the label before you apply to plastic surfaces to ensure the brand states that it is ok for plastics). Use the two cloths method (both cloths white cotton preferably): Wet one cloth with the cleaner and use the other one dry.

Always avoid any solvent-based cleaner on your internal hard surfaces; dash, door panels, centre console and glass.

Modern day paint technology has advanced to the point were no lead is used in the paint to aid in the hardening process. This is good for the environment. Using waterbased products with resin to harden the new paint technologies, means they are not as hard as yesteryear, so you need to be careful on your choice of soap and your soaping applicators.

Firstly, all of the major brands of car wash shampoo have available PH neutral washes. These are great because they minimise those nasty streaks that can occur from not rinsing down fully. There is no right or wrong answer on whether to use a sponge, wash mitt or brush. It is in the housekeeping of your applicator - keeping it free of dirt and grime - that will stop those fine scratches.

When applying tyre shine to your wheels, brushing this on, rather than spraying, will eliminate the silicone floating through the air getting to where you do not want it to go.

There are a number of new products available on the market today, which are waterbased as opposed to the traditional solvent-based products. These aid in the clean-up of wheel throw out, should you not remove all the excess.

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Vehicle Maintenance with AA Auto Service & Repair

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European Motoring: with Penny Thorne, Tristram European

The Price Tag What an exciting start to the year for Tristram European and the Volkswagen brand. We see our customers better positioned to add that desired new VW model to their family and also many business owners are now really leaning towards Volkswagen being the primary brand for their fleet.

Let me tempt you with what’s new for us at Tristram European…

Golf 7 has now arrived in our showroom. What an exceptional vehicle this is with its refined quality, extraordinary style and also such an inviting price tag to go with it. Starting from $32,250 + on-road costs and a fuel economy rating starting at 5.2 L/100km, the Golf 7 is wider, longer and offered in diesel and petrol - all encompassing Volkswagen’s new technology. The new pricing now competes with Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Kia Rio, Honda Civic etc.

Let me tell you, for those considering a new Golf purchase, come in and experience Golf luxury. It’s the best Golf we’ve ever seen!

Touareg V6 150kW TDI has also been upgraded with over $15,000 worth of factory options such as SatNav, upgraded 18” Alloys, Chrome Package, Vienna Leather and electric seats to name a few. With that also comes a new price tag of $89,750 + on road costs. Touareg has to be one of the most beautiful SUV’s on the market in its look and how it drives. It is also available in 180kW V6 and 250kW V8 and all in new diesel engine technology. This is a car you must experience!

We’ve now had our FREE Spruce Up Saturdays operating since October 2012.

It’s proven to be so popular that we have extended the availability and find that each week we become fully booked. What’s the catch? Nothing! We just want to stay in touch with our customers and what better way to do that than to be greeted by our Concierge on a Saturday, be made a coffee or a tea and relax while we do all the hard work for you, with a twenty minute wash and vacuum.

Bookings are essential and can be made online after we send a link to you. For further information contact kate@tristrameuropean.co.nz or call 09 441 0090.

Penny Thorne.

How spoiled have we been this summer! The vitamin D has certainly seen our community looking more positive. Often the Tristram European team have made the most of the sun and teamed up with one of our sponsored businesses Waiwaka paddleboarding at Lake Pupuke and Takapuna Beach. We’ve been making the most of the warm weather and water. Waiwaka has been teamed up with a new VW Amarok ute and sporting a trailer from PBT. It’s really great to be a part of such a large growing sport on the North Shore.

Tristram European has also teamed up with Servilles Takapuna to offer customers of this award-winning salon the chance to win a new Volkswagen to drive for a weekend.

Looking ahead, we can look forward to working with North Harbour Rugby and, of course, our chosen charities; North Shore Hospice and Kidscan, in 2013.

Stay tuned next month.

Penny Thorne, Tristram European: Corner Hillside and Wairau Roads, North Shore. Email: penny@tristrameuropean.co.nz, Phone 441 0090 or 021 874 304.

Visit: www.tristrameuropean.co.nz or like us on Facebook/Tristram-European.

Golf 7. Now here at Tristram European.

From $32,250 + On Road Costs

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Get wrapped up in the latest collection at Westfield Albany.

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Plus free style advice at our Walk-in Wardrobe Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 April.

Visit westfield.co.nz/albany for more details.

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

Haier’s stylish Wine Chiller is proving to be one of its most popular products yet, with consumers falling in love with its modern yet rustic design and friendly price tag.

Perfect Wine Every Time

With Haier’s stylish Wine Chiller

Now available from the Harvey Norman Kitchen Superstore at Wairau Park After a long hard day at work there’s nothing better than coming home to prime time TV and a glass of your favourite Sav Blanc. Haier’s Wine Chiller makes it easy to experience wine at the perfect temperature every time. The Haier Wine Chiller is now available for Harvey Norman Wairau Park.

Released in 2012, Haier’s stylish Wine Chiller is proving to be one of its most popular products yet, with consumers falling in love with its modern yet rustic design and friendly price tag.

A sleek stainless steel and glass exterior, combined with stunning wooden racking, makes this wine chiller perfect for any contemporary home, particularly with an increasing trend towards a more organic, natural aesthetic and use of wood finishes in kitchen designs.

Haier’s Wine Chiller is available in two sizes, 35 or 51 bottle capacity, making it perfect for even the most astute of wine connoisseurs.

Temperature controls at the top of the unit allow for easy adjustment, while a drawer at the bottom can be used for extra bottles or other accessories.

Added features include an anti-condensation system to keep the glass door fog-free so you can always see your prized collection, a ventilation system and interior fan for even air circulation, and adjustable temperature controls for perfect wine storage.

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And if you purchase from Harvey Norman Wairau Park before 30th June, you will receive a free leather wine holder and wine knife (via redemption only).

“Haier is all about providing affordable, reliable products that meet consumers’ needs – it’s all about living a ‘Haier’ life!” says Haier Manager, Troy Scragg.

All Haier products are backed by a two year parts and labour warranty and the industry’s best 24/7 Customer Care service.

“It’s the commitment to customer service, quality, reliability and innovation that makes Haier the stand-out brand that it is. We were recently named the number one major appliances brand in the world from Euromonitor International for the fourth consecutive year, as well as the No. 1 brand and manufacturer of electrical wine cooler/chillers in the world – those are impressive titles and at Haier, we wear them with pride!” says Troy.

Take a look at the Haier Wine Chiller at Harvey Norman’s Kitchen 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 9am-7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5.30pm. Visit: www.harveynorman.co.nz

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Wine & Food with Liz Wheadon

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

Wine Tasting Never been to a wine tasting? Not sure what to expect?

Well the first thing is to be assured that all Glengarry and Dida’s tastings and events are run in a non-intimidating way. Our aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves, learns about wine and feels comfortable, no matter what their previous tasting experiences are.

How to taste? Tasting wine is using the senses of sight, smell and taste to consciously assess a wine’s quality. Mostly what we regard as our sense of taste is actually what we smell, with most of us capable of recognising around 10,000 different aromas.

When tasting wine the first sense to use is sight – hold the glass up to a white background and look at the clarity – is the wine bright or dull? Look at the colour – is it the same all over or different around the edges? Swirl the wine around your glass and look at the legs or tears (this is the wine running down the glass); this shows you how viscous the wine is and gives you an idea of the

alcohol level – the slower the legs come down, the more viscous.

Next smell the wine. To do this, swirl the wine around the glass, have a good sniff (you’ll need to get your nose right into the glass), your first impression will be the most important – don’t think too hard or over analyse it. What do you smell? What does it remind you of?

Now it’s time to taste the wine, when you taste you will sense different things in the various parts of your mouth. Sweetness on the top of the tongue, acidity around the sides, bitterness on the very back of the palate, astringency and tannins around the edge of the mouth and gums. When you taste the wine, make sure you roll the wine around your mouth to ensure it touches every surface, try to suck some air through the wine as you draw it into your mouth.

The hardest bit is then translating your thoughts of the wine and what you’ve tasted into words, this takes time and practice. The important thing to remember is that you can never be wrong, the whole process is a very personal thing and what you think of the wine, what you like and appreciate is all that matters.

Dida’s Devonport is running fortnightly tastings, matching wine with food.

These are not your usual sit down stuffy white table cloth affairs, rather an informal way to meet winemakers, knowledgeable wine folk and try a range of new wines. As you taste each of the wines, they are matched with tapas, prepared by the talented team in the kitchen at Dida’s Devonport. These tastings are a great night out, excellent value and an excellent way to try new wines.

Dida’s Devonport, Address: 54 Victoria Road, Phone:09-445 1392, Visit: www.didas.co.nz

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Building And Home Maintenance

Spain

Marqués de Cáceres The most well known region in Spain is Rioja, sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria to the north and west, it is far enough north for the sun not to be too hot, making the region perfectly suited for growing premium quality wine. There is ample archaeological evidence to support the claim that Rioja has an older wine history than Bordeaux, but the region owes much to the influence of the French. When Phylloxera devastated the French vineyards hoardes of French wine producers invaded Rioja. They introduced vinification techniques and wine ageing in small oak barriques that has shaped Rioja’s wine styles to this day.

By the 1950’s the reputation of Spanish wine was at its lowest and the only table wines that were internationally rated were those of Rioja. In the last two decades no other wine producing country has changed more dramatically than Spain, and nowhere else has this been more dramatic than in Rioja where a new generation of wineries has ushered in the renaissance of this famous region.

One of the most influential of the new breed is the Marqués de Cáceres.

Established in 1970 by Enrique Forner, a Spaniard by birth, but French by adoption (his winemaking family were forced into exile during the Spanish Civil War), who introduced the most up-to-date Bordeaux wine making techniques to the winery. The Forner family own the Cru Classé Château Camensac in Bordeaux’s Haut Medoc and Château Larose Trintaudon. The French connection doesn’t stop there; Sñr Forner retained the services of two of the world’s most influential oenologists, Michel Rolland and Professor Emile Peynaud. Their expert advice and hands-on assistance has ensured that Marqués de Cáceres continue to produce wines of the highest quality that respect both Rioja’s terroirs and indigenous varieties.

Sñr Forner built the first new Bodega (winery/cellar) in Rioja in 50 years. Located in Cenicero, in Rioja Alta, it is exceptionally well equipped and has an extensive barrel maturation hall that can hold thousands of barriques. The company works closely with some of Rioja’s best growers to source its grape requirements.

In just thirty years Marqués de Cáceres innovative cutting edge wine making approach has swept away many of the old attitudes that held Rioja’s wines back from international acceptance and catapulted them to world prominence. The quality and value of Marqués de Cáceres wines by any standard are world class, so it is not surprising that they consistently earn accolades from every part of the world.

You’ll find the Marqués de Cáceres wines in all Glengarry stores.

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Our CHANNEL Building and Home Maintenance column is contributed on a monthly basis by Alex Coburn QPC Builders. Alex and his team are refreshingly energetic and passionate North Shore builders dedicated to delivering the highest quality work that sets them apart . In this column he provides info on modernising existing properties with new generation garage door systems. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

A Modern New Garage Door Can Do Wonders For a Home Ever wondered what little things you might be able to do to your home to Before. instantly modernise it?

A great place to start is with your garage door. In most houses the garage door is something that sits on display and is one of the first things you notice about a house. If your current garage door After. is damaged or just looking a bit dated it might be a good time to look at upgrading.

Garage doors have come a long way in last 10 years, a brand of garage door that we recommend is Avon Smart Doors. They look great inside and out, with modern and compact openers. These doors contain thermal insulation to keep the heat out in summer and the warmth in during winter. They don’t have the clanking or rattling when opening or closing which is a must when your garage is attached to your house.

They also have a fully enclosed interior which means you are not looking at the internals of the door when inside your garage. Also, a bonus for the little ones is they have finger protection panels to help prevent any little fingers getting pinched in the doors.

As you can see this is a cheap way to smarten up the front of your house. If you are thinking of building or renovating these are the guys to see (after us of course). You can check them out online (www.smartdoor. co.nz) or head into Carters and chat to the friendly team there.

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MILFORD MEWS The Auckland Plan is a 30 year strategy embracing radical change and growth as Auckland embarks on the journey to become the ‘World’s Most Liveable City’.

A key part of this Plan is the focus on improvement of the quality of urban living so our built form grows to match our beautiful natural environment.

It is NZRPG’s vision to develop Milford Mews in keeping with this objective.

Our aspiration is to see Milford develop into a world class “live, work, play” environment.

The proposed Milford Mews development of three apartment towers sleeving the high end fashion Milford Centre, is the result of the cooperative vision between us (New Zealand Retail Property Group Ltd (NZRPG Ltd)) and Auckland Council.

NZRPG Ltd has sought consent through Plan Change 34 to continue the transformation of the Milford Centre by building medium-rise apartments on the site (Stage Three). Plan Change 34 was declined by Auckland Council in February 2013. We have lodged an appeal against this decision.

The inclusion of a residential component within the confines of the existing Milford town centre will add vigour both to the social fabric of the town and the business community while being a reflection of the Auckland Council’s desire to see urban intensification within existing town centres with the stress being on transport supportive outcomes.

Over the past two decades there has been a degree of infill housing take place in the area. The intensification promulgated by Auckland Council for the town is the catalyst for the degree of intensification proposed by NZRPG Ltd. Available statistics and demographic studies suggest the Auckland population will grow by some 1 million people in the next 20 to 30 years and Auckland Council aspires to contain circa 70% of this growth within the existing Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL).

Milford ticks all the right boxes for residential intensification. It has good access to transport and motorway infrastructure and is close to jobs, schools and recreational amenities.

The Auckland Plan designates Milford as a town centre with provision for more intensive residential development (the Regional Policy Statement suggests 2,000 additional residential units) with a range of heights to suit the setting.

The vibrancy that comes from a town centre as envisaged by Auckland Council will be reflected by the style of development which will be a natural progression of the quality finish that NZRPG Ltd has brought to the Milford Centre as an exquisite boutique fashion precinct.

NZRPG Ltd is the largest privately owned retail development, investment and management property company in New Zealand. NZRPG Ltd has invested over $700 million into New Zealand developments over the last 20 years, with a reputation as a development company with a proven track record.

Completing the Milford planning process is extremely costly, and is not a process that NZRPG Ltd undertakes lightly.

A small step forward in the making of Auckland “THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY”

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FAQ

Stage One:

You’ve been declined to go up 16 storeys – now what?

Completed October 2008

Auckland Council declined our proposed Plan Change. We have now submitted an appeal to the Environment Court. We have invested a great deal into planning quality residential apartments that will serve and enhance the local environment while in keeping with the Auckland Plan to become the ‘World’s Most Liveable City’. We don’t want to compromise on these plans. We set high standards when we refurbished the Milford Centre and we will continue to maintain these standards.

Retail centre refurbishment

The Milford Centre underwent extensive refurbishment to create a modern, lively, upmarket shopping centre, reflecting its premier location in the heart of Milford.

A previously tired, neglected and declining mall is now a place where local residents and customers can shop and socialise within a sophisticated boutique environment.

Where will the residential apartments and townhouses be?

The tallest towers will be on the lowest point of the site on Omana Road. There will also be towers above the shops adjacent to the Management Kiosk in the Milford Centre. The townhouses will be on the corner of Milford and Ihumata Roads.

Stage Two:

Retail extension and residential addition

Won’t these towers create shadow on the adjacent areas?

Extension of the existing retail area by another 21% (additional 2,590m2) and construction of 15 three-level luxury apartments facing onto Milford and Ihumata Roads, additional rooftop car parking and landscaping.

We have taken this into account in our design.

There is a short duration during the winter solstice. Shading is largely restricted to the existing Milford Centre, adjoining commercial area and a small number of residential properties to the east of the site.

Each townhouse will feature three bedrooms and have a total floor area of up to 181m2 (Stage Two Resource Consent granted February 2009).

How will this affect the shopping centre?

The shopping centre will remain open throughout the course of the development with access to the carparks to remain. Every endeavour will be made to minimise any disruptions to shoppers, retailers and surrounding residents.

What will this mean for traffic?

Extensive traffic analysis has been undertaken as part of the Plan Change application. Auckland Transport supports the proposed Plan Change 34. Any further traffic management issues will be addressed in consultation with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport as Stage Three Resource Consent applications are progressed.

Stage Three:

Residential Addition

Maximum of 235 apartments within three defined locations (above street level), built above the existing retail shopping centre concourse:

What will happen to the shopping centre carparking?

Omana Road Southern Tower 16 storeys.

The number of carparks will be increased as the Stage Two and Three development occurs.

Omana Road Northern Tower Three portions of varying heights up to 8 storeys.

When will the apartments go on sale?

Milford Road Tower Four portions of varying heights up to 11 storeys and up to 7 levels of parking.

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Registrations of interest are now open and can be made by emailing: info@nzrpg.co.nz or online at: www.milford2020.co.nz

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Channel Feature Interview: Devonport’s Dame Anne Salmond, New Zealander Of The Year

Carving

a Magnificent

Future

Dame Anne Salmond.

from Our Colourful Past Living in our midst, here on Auckland’s North Shore, is the 2013 New Zealander of the Year

Dame Anne Salmond’s latest grand accolade was bestowed upon her this autumn, much to her surprise. She kindly invited Channel’s Heather Vermeer into her Stanley Bay home…

When one of the world’s most iconic historical figures tells you that you have the ability to change the world it must inspire in you a profound sense of self-belief. It was at The White House, as a visiting field scholar, that a young Anne Salmond from Gisborne was spurred on to greatness by none other than John F. Kennedy.

“Hearing JFK speak so powerfully to me and to all the field scholars who had been invited to The White House was really quite something. He was hugely inspirational. He made us feel that it was possible to change the world!”

And she set out, in her own Kiwi way, to do just that. That young scholar is now a Dame, a Professor, a leading anthropologist, writer, environmentalist, and a mother-of-three high achievers. All this, and she was last month named as the most outstanding Kiwi in 2013.

“I had no idea it would be me! In fact, I was sure it wasn’t going to be me,” Anne insists. When the overall winner was announced, Dame Anne was joined up on the stage by a group from Tolaga Bay in her native Gisborne, who had been nominated in the Community of the Year category. An impromptu action song was performed on stage – a fitting initial celebration.

It was during her time in the States as a 17-year-old that Anne developed a desire to explore her country’s origins. As a visiting field scholar, Anne was invited to speak at various public and group engagements and was regularly quizzed on her native New Zealand and its history.

She recalls: “I kind of improvised, as I think a lot of Kiwis do. I realised the depths of my ignorance! So I decided that when I came back to Gisborne, in the six months before I was due to begin university, I would do something about that.”

Anne managed to get a museum job which involved cataloguing a Maori collection and so began to feed her thirst for knowledge of Maori culture. She also began to learn Te Reo Maori.

“I was very privileged right from the beginning of my journey,” she explained.

“My mum had two friends, Lady Lorna Ngata and Peggy Kaua, who were highlyrespected Maori aristocrats and they taught me action songs!”

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A subsequent collaboration with Eruera and Amiria Stirling, noted elders of Te Whaanau-a-Apanui and Ngati Porou, proved fruitful and lengthy. These ‘fascinating women’ provided Anne with the material for several texts on Maori social history, and with a name for her daughter. “I was very, very lucky. I had the most amazing guides right from the start,” Anne admits.

Her daughter Amiria also has a ‘stellar career’ in academia, which started with a degree in anthropology and design from Cambridge, and has included a spell looking after the Captain Cook museum collection in the English town.

“She’s a bit of a sky rocket!” laughs Anne. Amiria, and her husband, live in Germany with their two children.

The Captain Cook connection is one that has been present throughout Anne’s life.

She said: “Growing up in Gisborne, we grew up knowing all about Cook – as that is where The Endeavour first landed in New Zealand. One of my grandfathers was from Whitby, where Cook was from. So we always had the feeling that somehow Captain Cook was part of the family in some sense!”

Anne’s son Stephen is an expert in the field of virtual reality, and assists Anne and Jeremy with their environmental ‘hobby’ of reintroducing rare and endangered species to their 100+ hectares of bushland in Gisborne. Their other son, Tim, is flourishing at medical school.

Anne will take up a fellowship position at the prestigious University of British Columbia in Vancouver later this year, and when I enquire about any current writing projects, Anne replies: “Yes, I’ve got a book on the fly, as I always do it seems!”

‘Experiments Across Worlds’ will explore the history of NZ, and in Anne’s words “the experiments that have come out of the movements back and forth between Maori and Europeans.”

She continues: “This was the last place on Earth to be settled by human beings. The people who did this were courageous, amazing people who, by some Darwinian process, made it here! And many of these characteristics live on in New Zealanders today.”

“We are a fascinating, small society in a very beautiful place, where all kinds of things are possible. In the book, I talk about the possibilities for the future, drawing on what’s best about the legacies we have, to build a future that’s magnificent for us all.”

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this country must exist, I suggest. Anne retorts: “Yes, but the real stories are so exciting, and vivid, and fascinating. Of course, it’s possible that the Spanish did get here first. But there are lots of ways a Spanish helmet or two could have got into the Wellington harbour. If Peggy (Kaua) had dropped her ancestors’ wedding ring on the beach in Gisborne and someone had found it, that doesn’t mean to say that her ancestors had ever even been there. The truth is often a rip-roaring yarn in its own context!”

Anne encourages New Zealanders to ‘lighten up’ about their history. She explains: “I think that New Zealanders tend to become all earnest and angstridden when looking back at the history of this country. Yes, some of the stories are heart-rending but some are hilarious and others simply make you feel so exhilarated!”

She feels strongly about sharing these riveting tales and her enthusiasm for our past. “I think if these stories are shared with our children in an exuberant way they would love it! And it would enable them to stand proud of their ancestors that have gone before them.” During the time her children were attending Stanley Bay School, which is next to the family home, Anne would delight in sharing action songs and stories with the pupils.

Anne feels many New Zealanders who are quite removed from Maori culture approach the indigenous heritage with some trepidation. She acted out the appropriate hand and facial gestures as she explained. “I think sometimes when people approach Maori culture they do so with a pious look on their face, as if they are preparing for communion, and it shouldn’t be like that. It’s so much fun!”

So how, I ask, did someone so immersed in Maori culture, end up living in Devonport – a suburb not known for having a strong Maori community?

She explains how she and husband Jeremy discovered they were expecting a baby whilst in Luxembourg during a year of travelling around Europe. “It became increasingly cold sleeping in the VW Combi van, so we decided to come home! We came back on a ship, which was wonderful!”

A friend who was a Sea Captain invited the newly-returned expectant couple, to visit him over in Devonport. “We did and we thought - we could see ourselves living here. This house was the first one we looked at and we’ve been here ever since.

“I love being so close to the Navy because I write so much about the Navy and it feels really appropriate that we landed up here.”

Husband Jeremy, a conservation architect, whose business is ‘just up the road’, has lovingly restored their characterful home. His books ‘Old Houses in New Zealand’ and most recently, ‘Villa’, on which he collaborated with photographer Patrick Reynolds, are revered in architectural circles as well as being popular with the general public.

When Anne and Jeremy moved to Devonport there was a significant Maori influence in the village, with many Maori families being based there. She said: “Now, I don’t really notice a lack of Maori here so much, as I am so involved in Maori culture.” Adding with a smile: “No, I don’t feel like ‘we’re’ marooned at all!”

Anne was invited to the decommissioning of The Resolution at the Devonport Naval Base a year ago this month. It was a poignant day for her. “I sat there and thought how well the Royal New Zealand Navy has blended the Polynesian ancestry with the European influence.”

Honouring the vessel’s ‘life force’ as well as the ‘insignia’ were both integral parts of the ceremony.

Anne said: “Quite a lot of the crew were Maori and they did a stellar haka, and I thought ‘wow’! I would really like to pay tribute to the Navy for the way they balance the cultures. I think they are doing something very creative and I think the spirit that blends together the Royal Navy with the voyaging tradition from the Pacific is truly wonderful.”

It was a sombre day for Anne and she strongly disagrees with the decision that removed this ship from service. She said: “The Government is ripping the Navy to pieces and I cannot see the sense in decommissioning that vessel. There were people who were very definitely heartbroken by this. It felt very, very ill-judged.”

Adding: “We are a very small island surrounded by water and I think Wellington loses Captain James Cook. sight of that, but I don’t think the sailors ever do.”

The week before we spoke, the Queen Mary 2 was in the Waitemata Harbour.

Anne had the pleasure of venturing onto the luxury liner to examine some of Captain Cook’s original letters which are now housed on board, along with the tea caddy that Cook took with him on his voyages. ”I have been thinking a lot about Cook and the founding story of our shared history. It’s one of meetings between fighting sailors, with some great moments.

These are great stories for children to learn.”

We are a fascinating, small society in a very beautiful place, where all kinds of things are possible.

Anne continues: “There was a period when Cook was put up on a huge pedestal and another period when he was vilified. On board the Queen Mary they had his journal entry from the night after everything had blown up in his face here.

He wrote, ‘They are a brave, noble and open people devoid of treachery but they never put up with an insult if they have an opportunity to resent it.’”

Her eyes widen as she recalls Cook’s writing from memory, word for word.

The year 2019 will mark the 250th anniversary of Cook’s landing and the subsequent shared history of New Zealand. Anne has suitably big ideas on how a milestone like this should be marked.

“I am hoping that in 2019 we will start dealing with our history. We need to stop cringing and being all colonial and get to grips with it, warts and all, and grow up as a country.”

“I think the Navy are doing this already and they are a great example to a lot of people in this country. We should take the best and blend it all together and experiment, to build a magnificent future for this country.”

She speaks passionately as she outlines her suggestions for a fitting tribute.

“When Cook sailed out of Poverty Bay, as he named it, a man who had pressed noses with Cook, chased after the Endeavour and invited Cook to come back one day. I feel there should be collaboration between the Royal Society in Britain, the Royal Navy and the RNZN to honour that invitation. We need a new ship – to be called The Endeavour – to be built and we need to commission that for 2019.”

“A member of the Royal family could come back to honour that invitation and usher in a new era. We could take the ship around the country, just as Cook took his Endeavour for six months around the New Zealand coastline. It would be great if the RNZN had a big role to play in that. Wouldn’t that be something?”

As I prepare to leave the resplendent Kauri-rich Salmond family nest, Dame Anne smiles as I enthuse over my thirst to delve into New Zealand’s colourful past with my own Kiwi son. “I’ll see you down there,” she gestures down towards the Devonport Naval Base, “in 2019, for the launch of the new Endeavour!” We both laugh but, humour aside, I leave with a feeling that I will.

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Takapuna Kindergarten

Reorganisational Healing: With Doctor’s Chris and Lisa Lucks

Takapuna Kindergarten

Parent committee has lots of fundraising activities planned for 2013 How lucky are we to live in this very special part of the world? Not only are we spoilt with our natural environment, we also have some fantastic community amenities. One of these is Takapuna Kindergarten.

Takapuna Kindergarten is a high quality centre operating under the umbrella of the Auckland Kindergarten Association. The friendly, welcoming and motivated staff members work alongside parents and whanau to promote children’s independence, social competence and self help skills.

The Kindergarten is a charitable trust and relies heavily on fundraising to ensure the children have all the resources they need to maximise their learning and experience.

The spacious and safe outdoor environment is a distinguishing feature of the well resourced kindergarten tucked away in the heart of Takapuna on Tennyson Avenue.

The fact that it is such a well-resourced centre is partly due to the excellent work of past fundraising committees, especially the 2011 production and launch of the Takapuna Kindergarten Cake Stall Cookbook which successfully sold throughout the community and raised money to develop the kindergartens green, eco-friendly environment.

“There is a new team of parents on the fundraising committee in 2013 and we are really keen to continue the success of past committees,” explains Parent Committee member Sarah Greenway. “This year much of our fundraising efforts will be put to further developing our outdoor playground, including the installation of a sculpture, replacing our dear rabbit’s hutch and promoting self-sufficiency with the children with the establishment of vegetable gardens. There is also some maintenance work needing to be done on the playground itself.”

“Part of what inspires me as a committee member is the fact that I was once a Takapuna kindy kid and I would like my boys to remember it as fondly as I do. Therefore I want to ensure they have all the resources they need to make it fantastic.”

“We have a number of events planned for this year, one of which is a Cake Stall happening right in the heart of Takapuna on Thursday May 23rd. We will have home-baked delights for you to buy for your morning tea or lunch – perfect for an office shout! You won’t be able to miss us, Hurstmere Road near the Post Office and Hurstmere Green.”

If you would like any further information on Takapuna Kindergarten fundraising activities for 2013, or you would be interested in supporting their efforts through donating goods or services to be raffled or auctioned at upcoming events, contact the kindergarten directly on 489 6189. They can display your logo at kindy and at certain fundraising events and ensure that their kindergarten families are aware of the fantastic supporting businesses.

Tea towels for Mothers Day: Orders taken late April. Kindy kids artwork on quality tea towels – perfect for Mothers Day gifts!

Cake Stall: Thursday May 23rd, 9am-1pm. Hurstmere Road near the Post Office and Hurstmere Green. Baked goodies for sale – perfect for the office shout.

Trivia Night: September. Get your quiz team together and come along for some fun and to win great prizes.

Trike-A-Thon: November. Sponsor kindy kids racing their decorated bikes and trikes around a circuit, plus more fun to be had, raffles, sausage sizzle.

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Doctor's Lisa and Chris

Lucks.

What Everyone Should Know About Their Spine At Well & Wild Chiropractic and Wellness we have been transforming the spines and lives of individuals and families for over a decade.

Anyone feeling the effects of life’s many stresses, or wanting to reach their highest potential can benefit from improving the function of their spine. Here are a few gifts that a healthy spine can offer you: A more flexible structure and perception: A healthy spine allows you to move your body with a new range of motion, ease, and awareness. As this happens, there comes a parallel change in your perceptions about yourself and your outlook on life. The gift in this is your ability to create change effortlessly in your life as your spine becomes more flexible and adaptable.

A more flexible sense of self: Dis-ease occurs when your sense of self is incongruent with what you feel deserving of or entitled to. Your sense of self needs constancy to reinforce it, emotional sameness, and repetitive thought patterns. Developing a more flexible and changing spine results in a more flexible and changing sense of self. The gifts of this are emotional strength, resilience, determination, curiosity to know more, flexibility, wonder and excitement.

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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.

Community Safety This glorious summer just seems to continue unabated. Myra and I took a trip down to the Waiarapa recently and pockets of the countryside were extremely parched and brown. At this time it must be extremely worrying to be pastoral farming. Our hearts must go out to the people of rural New Zealand as they battle through the drought.

Back at city hall the 2013 year has got off to a busy start. Particular work that is happening right now within my area of responsibility includes: Implementation of the new Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act: Parliament finally passed this new legislation and it is law from 18 December. I have been appointed to chair the working party to decide Auckland Council’s development of a local alcohol policy. It is going to take us a full 12 months before the council can put our new policy out for consultation, which is what the law prescribes.

In the meantime any new licences that are applied for are issued on a temporary basis until the new local alcohol policy is enacted. Six months after the enactment of the legislation new criteria will apply for the issuing of licences which somewhat tightens up the process.

On 18 December this year the national default operating hours for on and off licences commence. This means that bars, cafes and restaurants will not be able to commence the sale of alcohol until 8am and must close at 4am the following morning. Bottle stores, supermarkets and liquor outlets for home sales have opening hours of 7am until 11pm. When the Auckland Council gets our local alcohol policy into operation these opening hours may be changed to suit local wishes and requirements.

Auckland Council will also locally administer the issuing of all liquor licenses including renewals from 18 December. With over 12 thousand liquor licences of all types, including bar managers, across the Auckland region this will be a mammoth task. At this stage we envisage employing commissioners with knowledge and expertise in liquor matters to handle this task. The administration of this activity is going to be fully funded by the fees collected from applicants.

Overseeing the work of the council will be the Wellington based Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority.

Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill: Since the new council started in November 2010 I have been working to try and get this local government bill through Parliament. This has been a long drawn out saga for the people of Hunters Corner, Papatoetoe and Manurewa. As chairman of the Community Safety Forum I took over the political leadership of the bill for the new council.

I have spent a huge amount of time and effort trying to put together a strong case to convince the Local Government and Environment Select committee of Parliament that the legislation should be passed into law.

Last month we eventually went before the select committee and they report back in July so we have our fingers crossed. Although it sounds somewhat trivial to people living on the North Shore I can tell you that the subject areas in Auckland South see the matter differently.

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Influenza Prevention is best when there is no cure..

Every year between May and September influenza does the rounds in New Zealand afflicting one in five of us.

Many people with bad colds describe themselves as having the ‘flu, but the two viral conditions are very distinct. Influenza tends to come on very suddenly, causing high temperatures with ‘shivers’, achy joints, headache, a cough, terrible fatigue and general misery. Whilst those with a cold can usually soldier on, those with the ‘flu are really knocked for six, and will often spend a whole week in bed, unable to work, or even end up in hospital.

Despite the efforts of public health organisations to spread the word it seems most people are oblivious to how dangerous the ‘flu can be. In 1918 a catastrophic influenza pandemic struck and within two months killed about half as many New Zealanders as had been killed in the whole of the First World War. Almost 9000 people died in New Zealand in those two terrifying months – the ‘flu did not discriminate but affected the fit and healthy as well as the frail and the weak.

This century we have had two influenza A scares, with the H5N1 Avian ‘flu and the H1N1 Swine ‘flu. Fortunately public health measures have prevented a pandemic of the intensity of 1918, yet there are still 400 ‘flu deaths per year in New Zealand. Some groups in our community are at higher risk than others. Pregnant women are seven times more likely to be admitted into intensive care with influenza than age matched women, and that risk increases to 13 times more likely if the woman is over 20 weeks pregnant. Influenza rates are highest in children, and the highest hospitalisation rates for influenza are in preschoolers especially babies.

The influenza virus has many types and Public Health undertakes surveillance to look at which strains are affecting our communities. Each year the World Health Organisation makes recommendations for the strains that are in the influenza vaccine.

This year’s vaccine is now available and includes: A/California/7/2009(H1N1)pdm09 – like virus A/Victoria/361/2011(H3N2) – like virus B/Wisconsin/1/2010 – like virus The vaccine is safe for anyone aged over six months of age. It is currently free for those who are pregnant, those over 65 years of age or those with long term medical problems including asthma, heart disease and cancers. Locally children are not all offered a free vaccine, unlike in Canterbury where health authorities have made it a priority. The vaccine is about 80% effective in preventing the relevant strains of the viruses, but takes about two weeks to work, so it needs to be given before the ‘flu season starts. Most people have no reaction to the vaccine other than a slightly sore arm. It is impossible to catch ‘flu from the vaccine which only contains fragments of the virus. It can certainly not cause colds though it is given at the time of year that many colds are coincidentally circulating. Neither can it prevent you from catching a cold; there is no vaccination that will do that yet. It is important to have a ‘flu vaccination every year, because the protection given lessens with time, and the contents of the vaccination change annually to provide cover against the nastiest strains of ‘flu circulating.

Don’t give ‘flu to your friends and family, who may be more vulnerable than you.

Consider getting a ‘flu vaccination, which may be free, if you are eligible, or can be purchased for just $30. Pop in to Medplus between 8am and 8pm on weekdays or between 8am and 12 noon on weekends and our skilled nursing staff will be able to immunise you and your family, no appointment required.

If you are an employer and would like to offer ‘flu vaccinations to your work force, please talk to Andrea Lawson, our Practice Manager.

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‘Striped, studied and stuffed.’

William Hodges, Sawrey Gilpin Two Tigers in a Rocky Landscape (detail) c1773, oil on panel. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

– Mary Kisler, Curator

On now until 16 Jun Free entry A hundred masterpieces. A hundred tales to discover. The finest European masterworks from New Zealand’s premier public art collections.

Free exhibition, talks and special events.

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley

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Unitary Plan

Get Informed

Mayor Len Brown.

Have you had a look at how the draft Unitary Plan affects your property, your neighbourhood and the wider North Shore? We want Aucklanders to go online and look at how the proposals directly affect them.

Replacing 14 existing district and regional plans, the plan will set out what can be built and where, how we maintain distinct and vibrant local communities, and protect things like our heritage, natural resources and productive rural land.

The best place to start is www.shapeauckland.co.nz. It has an overview of the draft Unitary Plan, an online feedback form and links to more information.

It also includes a link to the draft e-plan. A plan of this scope and scale is the first of its kind in New Zealand, and it necessarily contains a vast amount of information.

The paper equivalent of the draft is thousands of pages long, weighs about 30kg and incorporates high-definition maps that cost about $1200 per set to print.

If you don’t have a computer and internet access, or if you are finding the e-plan and the related online tools difficult to use, there are a number of options.

Hard copies will be available for reference at local board offices and at Takapuna Library, while the local board offices and all libraries will have dedicated computers via which you can access the e-plan. There will also be guidance and training for the online tools. Our call centre team can tell you more, on 301-0101.

This draft is likely to generate some strong opinions because it tackles things Aucklanders feel strongly about.

If you want to talk about how the plan affects your area, your local board members and councillors are good points of contact. Their individual contact details are on the council website.

There will also be local events, from information roadshows and public meetings, to guided community walks, where you can find out more about the draft plan, how it will affect the North Shore and how you can give feedback.

We want to know your opinion on things like our approach to protecting historic character and heritage, building height and design, on streamlining the existing 99 residential zones into five, how we decide the new Rural Urban Boundary, protect our marine water quality and manage mangroves.

This draft is likely to generate some strong opinions because it tackles things Aucklanders feel strongly about.

The strength of opinion and the fact that this plan will shape Auckland for decades to come is exactly why we are asking Aucklanders to have a long, hard look at the draft and how it affects them.

It is important that we have a robust, fact-based discussion about these issues as a region.

Make sure your voice is heard.

Len Brown – Mayor of Auckland

Ann Hartley.

Skypath – a 21st Century solution.

Photo courtesy of Copeland Associates Architects.

SkyPath - a Step Closer SkyPath – one of the most exciting opportunities for Auckland in many years – is a step closer to reality after winning the support of the New Zealand Transport Authority.

The innovative project, which would see the construction of a state-ofthe-art cycle/walkway beneath our iconic harbour bridge, promises to be a massive boon for Auckland, and to bring our one city even closer together.

The NZTA has identified SkyPath as its preferred option for a ‘nonmotorised’ link across the harbour, and a grant of $220,000 will allow a full assessment of the project before the council’s finance and strategy committee meets in May to decide its future.

With an innovative, futuristic design and robust self-funding model SkyPath is, I believe, a no-brainer, and would be a fantastic addition both to our landscape and our transport network.

Locals, visitors and tourists would all benefit greatly from the venture.

As well as providing a self-powered alternative to crossing by conventional means, SkyPath would include multi-level viewing platforms offering city and harbour views, and special-effect lighting to bring Auckland’s night-time celebrations to life.

Feedback to the SkyPath concept since its launch last August, has been overwhelmingly positive.

Most of the world’s great bridges allow for pedestrians and cyclists.

Currently, however, disappointment awaits overseas visitors when they arrive in Auckland expecting to be able to cross the famous ‘coathanger’ on foot or by bike.

I’m confident that we can now make that long-held vision a reality. The cycling fraternity has campaigned for a bridge crossing for many years, and finally, its time has come. It’s just reward for the people behind the proposal, many of whom have given their considerable time and services for free – most notably, the Auckland Harbour Bridge Pathway Trust.

Now confirmed as part of the council’s long-term plan, SkyPath – with an estimated cost of around $28m – would be fully funded by the private sector and paid for by a toll system; with financial projections showing a likely net surplus to council.

Feedback to the SkyPath concept since its launch last August, has been overwhelmingly positive, with Aucklanders accepting the need for a ‘userpays’ toll, likely to be around $2.

So, while the risk to council is relatively low, and the cost to the ratepayer would be minimal, the payback promises to be significant: improving the efficiency of our transport network, providing a striking new attraction for local and overseas visitors, and creating a new landmark for Auckland, which we can all use and be proud of.

If you’d like to know more about the SkyPath project, check out the websites at www.getacross.org and www.skypath.co.nz

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Hobsonville Point: Farmers Market

The Smile Doctor: Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental

Looking for a

Dr. Gilbert Stehbens.

Great Dentist?

With so many dentists to choose from, it can be a daunting task to find the right one for you and your teeth. Referrals from friends are a good start but their situation may be very different from yours. Internet marketing and search engine tricks may lead you to someone who isn’t all they are “cracked up to be.” Like with any profession or trade, if you just want something to tide you over then it probably doesn’t matter who you visit. Should you be more discerning in terms of quality, appearance and longevity of your dental work then much more care and attention needs to be given to your choice.

Things to consider: • The dentist should show a deep and sincere interest in you and your needs.

• Is there a friendly atmosphere with the staff and what is the general ambience of the surgery? How does it all make you feel? Do you feel more like a number or a person?

• Some dentists are great at more basic work yet have limited additional training in more complex situations. You don’t want your mouth to be the one chosen to try things out on!

• Is the location convenient? Having said that, when you find the right person the extra travel is more than worthwhile. We treat numerous people from around the globe who tie in dental visits with us when they visit family back in NZ. • Do you want just limited life “patching” of problems or an understanding of why situations occur, how to treat them properly and prevent more from happening?

• Ensure the check-up is detailed, thorough and addresses all your concerns and that the advice meets your expectations.

• Price is often a consideration though it is worse to pay twice to have something fixed that could have been done better in the first place. Even worse is if shortcomings in the work lead to more widespread issues that need fixing. One of the saddest situations I encounter is redoing someone’s cosmetic dentistry because it was poorly planned.

• Make sure you have a detailed estimate of costs and potential risks with all treatment plans.

• Rather than purchased before and after images, look to see work by the dentist you are considering. Have they experience in situations like yours and can they show you examples that are similar?

• I’ve also seen a lot of dental work which is well done and sound but does little to nothing to enhance people’s appearance.

• It’s very important that you understand why things need doing in your mouth so that you can help make an informed decision on what is needed and what isn’t.

• If you want your dental work to last and also look stunning then also ensure your dentist is meticulous and preferably has artistic flair.

High-quality dental work usually lasts a very long time, whereas low-quality work may fall out or decay out in a few years. The price of dental work is not the best way to judge quality; rather, pay attention to the time the dentist takes to do the work. High-quality dentistry cannot be done assembly-line style; it takes time and meticulous attention to detail. Should you have any further questions or would like a second opinion, please feel free to contact us for more information. Contact us today and find out how we can create a beautiful smile so that you can smile with confidence.

Killarney Dental - 62A Killarney Street, Takapuna. Ph: 488 9050.

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The Foodie’s Shore This month we feature a gluten-free recipe by ‘Gluten Free Chef’ Jimmy Boswell. Jimmy is one of our regular demonstration chefs and as always you can find most of the ingredients at our market. You can also read more from Jimmy at www.jimmyboswell.com

Spicy Orange Chicken (serves 4) Orange Sauce ¼ cup raw honey 1 tbsp coconut flour 1 tsp shredded orange peel ¾ cup orange juice 2 tbsp butter

Spicy Orange Chicken 2 chicken breasts, cut into 2cm pieces ¼ cup coconut flour 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups shredded cabbage 4 red onions, sliced 1 cup broccoli (small pieces) 1 red capsicum, sliced sweet chilli sauce

Method Combine sugar, flour, peel in small saucepan. Stir in orange juice and cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, stir in butter, set aside. Put the chicken pieces, flour and paprika in a zip-lock bag and shake to coat. Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium heat.

Add chicken pieces using tongs, season and cook for a few minutes until chicken has browned and is cooked. Remove and set aside. Add the vegetables to the pan, season and sauté for about 5 minutes until heated through. Once cooked, add chicken back to pan. Add orange sauce and a splash or two of chilli sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.

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. You can get in touch through www.chefkevinblakeman.com or www.facebook.com/chefkevinblakeman Kevin Blakeman, Demonstration Chef at the Hobsonville Point Farmers Market.

The Healthy Channel with John Appleton

Antibiotics –

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

Superbugs and other Options

John Appleton.

As I see it...

Last week I watched a 60 Minutes documentary in which Doctors expressed serious concerns about superbugs becoming resistant to antibiotics.

This was followed by a feature article in the NZ Herald headed ‘Collapse of Antibiotics - Colossal Threat’. “Britain’s Chief Medical Officer Prof Sally Davies warned this week that failure to act could see patients go into hospital for minor surgery and die from an ordinary infection as more bugs grow resistant to antibiotics.”

It seems as though ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’. Daily Telegraph reporter Michael Hanlon notes ‘thanks to the laziness of thousands of Doctors and the selfish persistence of millions of patients in demanding instant cures for minor illnesses, bacterial infections could once again become the scourge of humanity’. For many years antibiotics which had the potential to be life-saving have been over prescribed in humans and fed to livestock (cattle, pigs, chickens and even farmed salmon) in vast amounts.

As bacteria become more and more resistant, even if new antibiotics are developed to counter the resistance (and this is not likely to happen soon) there could be serious potential for harm from such powerful drugs.

This leads me to ask why ‘we’ are not exploring other options that might at the very least ‘bridge the gap’ or indeed offer viable alternatives to antibiotics. An example is the use of high dose Vitamin C pre and post-surgery and indeed for any patient that fails to respond to current treatments. However when this matter is raised at any level in the health system, the suggestion is met with significant hostility and statements such as “there is no evidence about its effectiveness”.

Having been involved in numerous instances when high dose Vitamin C has been sought and refused as a treatment, it’s hard not to get really angry at the intransigence of the medical system.

Some readers may recall the 60 Minutes documentary about New Zealand Farmer Allan Smith who was about to have his life support turned off. After many weeks of treatment he had failed to respond to medical interventions that had cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Allan was being treated for Swine Flu and he is alive today only because his family refused to accept the decision to terminate his life until he had been given high dose Vitamin C. Very reluctantly his Doctors agreed to administer the Vitamin C (intravenous 50,000 mgs in the morning and intravenous 50,000 mgs in the afternoon). Allan’s lungs which were so full of fluid they didn’t show up on x-ray appeared again after three days and the rest is history – Allan is back on the farm and he has continued to take Vitamin C in optimal doses every day. Another interesting aspect of his treatment with Vitamin C is that he no longer has any trace of Hairy Cell Leukemia which was diagnosed while he was in hospital.

One might imagine that there was jubilation in the hospital after bringing a patient back from the brink with such a simple and cheap intervention, but very sadly others who came after Allan were denied access to high dose Vitamin C and didn’t make it.

The family of a young Australian woman who ended up in the same situation as Allan Smith fought to get her high dose Vitamin C (they had watched the 60 Minutes doco) and they succeeded to the point where she too responded in the same way. The young woman was well on the way to recovery when her Doctors were able to convince her Mother that the Vitamin C might damage her kidneys

if they continued with it. Her mother agreed to stop the Vitamin C and sadly 35 hours later the young woman died.

Very soon after this, The College of Intensive Care Medicine Australia and New Zealand issued a media statement stating that they do not support the use of Intravenous Vitamin C in the treatment of any critically ill patient in New Zealand except as part of a well conducted ethics committee approved trial.

When Vitamin C has such an impeccable safety record (high dose infusions have been safely given in New Zealand for over 30 years) it’s beyond belief that access should be denied without any opportunity for discussion with hundreds of Doctors worldwide who routinely use high dose Vitamin C for infections. It’s almost as though medicine is being practiced as a belief system when any thinking that is not consistent with the belief system is immediately discounted without question.

The history of Vitamin C is an example of just how difficult it is to effect change in medicine. When British naval Surgeon James Lind discovered that by giving limes and citrus to sailors it prevented and cured scurvy (a disease of Vitamin C deficiency which killed more sailors than all battles storms and other diseases from the 16th to 18th century) it took 50 years before the Admiralty began prescribing daily doses of lime juice for sailors.

In hospitals today hand-washing is seen as a very important means of preventing the spread of infections. No one would argue with this. It’s hard to believe, however, that as recently as the mid 1800’s when Hungarian Physician Dr Ignaz Semmelweis discovered that simply by hand-washing in obstetric clinics, mortality of patients who were dying of Puerperal Fever could be reduced from up to 35% down to 1%. He was committed to an asylum and died 14 days later after being beaten by guards. Semmelweis’s observations conflicted with the established scientific and medical opinions of the time and his ideas were rejected by the medical community.

People are dying in our hospital system and they will continue to do so. It is likely that the situation will get worse. No new classes of antibiotics have been developed since 1987. Isn’t it time for open minds, new thinking and a change in attitudes that currently prevent acceptance of any treatment unless it’s a drug?

I have had many high dose infusions of Vitamin C as have other members of my family. It’s certainly not a new idea – Dr Frederick Klenner in the U.S. published a paper in 1949 detailing how he had achieved a total cure of 60 out of 60 patients with advanced Polio using Intravenous Vitamin C. Dr Thomas Levy (American Cardiologist) has written a number of extremely well referenced books on the use of Vitamin C. What you might learn from reading his books ‘Curing the Incurable’ and his latest book ‘Primal Panacea’ might one day save your life or that of a loved one.

The title of a second 60 Minutes documentary on the use of Vitamin C was “WHY CAN’T WE TRY”. I would be happy to start by just talking about it but I regret to say this is not likely to happen any time soon.

“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.” Stuart Chase (American Economist) John Appleton www.johnappleton.co.nz john@johnappleton.co.nz Ph: 09-489-9362

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North Harbour Business Association

Helping Business One Voice – opens doors One Voice – keeps your business moving One Voice – reduces crime One Voice – gets noticed Since 2008, North Harbour Business Association (NHBA) has delivered programmes to 2500 members within the North Harbour Business Improvement District. NHBA is a not for profit, independent organisation, registered with the Companies Office and it exists purely to deliver support services and programmes to their commercial property and business owner members.

NHBA is not a council controlled organisation. This independence from Auckland Council adds to NHBA’s ability to advocate and provide a clear local voice for business.

Sixty percent of NHBA’s funding is generated through a targeted rate levied on commercially zoned properties within the North Harbour Business Improvement District. This targeted rate is collected by Auckland Council on behalf of NHBA, under the BID Partnership Programme. All monies collected are remitted in full to NHBA for the delivery of these programmes. The remaining 40% of income has been delivered through the attraction of additional grant funding - from Ministry of Justice, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport for the delivery of specific projects and programmes.

Gold Sponsorship gained from local business owners makes up the balance of non-levy funding. The attraction of non-levy funding would not have been possible without NHBA’s consistent delivery of value and tangible benefits to both members and stakeholders.

During March 2012, we held a ballot of the current membership to determine if they wished NHBA to continue to deliver these programmes, 74% of votes returned said YES. Between 8 – 29 April 2013, 1500 business and property owners located within the green area opposite, will be given the opportunity to access these same benefits and support services which their neighbours have benefited from since 2008.

Your YES VOTE will deliver sustainable, relevant local support programmes aimed at providing and efficient, safe and effective economic hub.

Tenants will benefit from the transport, crime prevention and business growth which NHBA delivers. Property owners will benefit from increased demand for property, lower vacancy rates and stable tenants who are supported through

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an active business association network. ONE VOICE FOR LOCAL BUSINESS will deliver full benefits from one location.

How can NHBA help?

• We get heard by Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, local and central government. So make sure your opinions are included in our representations, and help shape the future of your business environment.

• We deliver services that have real tangible value – we will help fix parking and deliver you practical tools to reduce crime.

• We will work with your staff, suppliers and neighbouring businesses to keep business moving. If necessary, we bring the key partners together to improve access to your business.

• We are fully engaged with the development of local government policy.

Through consistent communication, we make you aware of changes which will affect your cost of business. Through one strong voice, we lobby to reduce costs – or to at least make sure they are fair.

• We connect you with new customers through business breakfasts, luncheons and our annual Expo.

• We provide access to personal and business development, to enable even more growth and success for your team. We work with the universities and training providers – to give access to skills and knowledge, relevant for businesses in North Harbour.

If these services are important to you, simply act and give us a bigger voice, a louder voice for business.

Vote YES when you receive your North Harbour Business Improvement District Expansion Ballot Paper, by post.

The voting period is 8 - 29 April 2013. Make your voice heard.

To find out more, contact Janine Brinsdon - NHBA’s General Manager, call 09 968 2222 or 021 212 4942 www.nhba.org.nz/togetherstronger

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Together We Will Be Stronger The close working relationship between Auckland Transport and NHBA allows members to have direct contact and identify concerns with Auckland Transport, in the knowledge that a programme of transport solutions is being delivered over the next few years. The aim is to keep business moving.

Matthew Rednall, Community Transport Manager, Auckland Transport.

This is the best expo we have attended in terms of quality leads and visitors. Well done.

David Brash, Telstra Clear.

The frequent targeted crime prevention seminars, e-shots, burglary follow-ups and CPTED appraisals are just a few examples of how NHBA continues to provide real value and support to its members and also the NZ Police in the prevention of crime within the Albany community.

Constable Tane Dyer, Albany Community Constable, NZ Police.

Associate membership has provided us with valuable networking opportunities with other local businesses. We also value the seminars that NHBA puts on for our team to attend. Help with improving parking is a key area for us. Having NHBA help with this is a main reason why we will vote yes in April.

Lisa Hill, Eclipse Recruitment Ltd.

I had a problem with freight vehicles damaging my property and contacted NHBA. They visited me and have worked hard to find solutions.

Local businesses are increasingly interested in developing effective business connections and networks. Such connections become increasing important for the efficiency and growth of business districts and the larger the network, the more effective it will become. In this respect, business associations are important for their local knowledge, relationships and their understanding of the regional business environment from a local perspective. As independent bodies, business associations provide an essential role in being a single voice to represent the needs of local businesses through core Council strategies and plans such as The Auckland Plan and the Economic Development Strategy. In turn, advocating for benefits for local business and property owners.

Mayor Len Brown, Mayor of Auckland.

We were having problems entering/exiting our premises due to poor visibility. NHBA responded very promptly, reviewed and submitted a compelling case to Auckland Transport to look at the issues and come up with a solution.

Phillip Dowling, Nero Italia Ltd.

NHBA’s many initiatives are of tremendous value to our business. The Business Breakfasts, Business Expo afford us wonderful networking and business-building benefits, while the Crime Prevention initiative is of huge value in ensuring our security. We are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this excellent organisation and encourage all businesses to be active participants in their events.

Chris Cooke, Speedy Signs Albany.

Richard Higham, Hi-Q Electronics Ltd.

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Channel Feature: Our Rising Sporting Stars

Our Rising Sporting Regular readers of Channel will understand that we love profiling those who are achieving great things. In this issue we have chosen to highlight six young North Shore sports people who are reaching for the stars. All six are tipped for big things in their respective sports that will most likely lead to success on the international stage. The one common denominator with all these kids is that they are very focussed, very organised and very together. The healthy discipline of competitive sport just does that to young people. They all have great family support structures around them as well. Channel’s Aidan Bennett put questions to Tai Webster (Basketballer), Martin Brink (Rugby player), Hannah Carlsen (Footballer), Robbie O’Donnell (Cricketer), Nick Egnot-Johnson (Sailer) and Cameron Jones (Golfer) during March.

Judd and the rest of the NZ Breakers family have also helped me out a lot this year with giving me a chance to be a part of the team as a development player.

AB: What are you doing at the moment?

TW: I’ve just been playing with the NZ Breakers as a development player trying to improve as much as I can before the New Zealand NBL. Then after that I’m off to the United States to attend The University of Nebraska.

AB: Who or what inspires you to be the best?

TW: I would have to say my brother Corey. My whole life I’ve been compared to him and even though he is quite a bit older than me, the drive to be better than him pushes me every single day and playing with and especially against him brings the best out of me. I love to see him play well and succeed, but love to get one up on him just as much, and he’s the same way. It’s just a bit of brotherly competition I guess.

Tai Webster.

Tai Webster - Basketballer Tai Webster, presently a development player with the NZ Breakers, has been described as one of the most exciting young talents in international basketball.

At just 13 Tai started training with the Breakers Academy before playing for the NZ Under-16 side. The 17 year old wowed the crowd at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Venezuela last year, when leading the Tall Blacks to a 68-64 triumph over Angola. He had 21 points in that game, drilling not only three-balls but also scoring on dynamic drives to the rim. He has signed for the next four years for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he will play American college basketball in the Big Ten conference. He is likely to be a key player for the Tall Blacks at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Webster certainly has great basketball pedigree – father Tony is a former NZ NBL legend and older brother Corey is a recent Tall Black and NZ Breaker.

AB: What has been the highlight of your sporting career to date?

TW: Definitely stepping out on the court for the Tall Blacks for my first game.

Playing for your country is a huge honour and to have represented my country at the highest level at the age of 17 is truly a blessing.

AB: Complete the following... My ultimate goal is to....

TW: Graduate from college then go on to play professionally somewhere either in the States, or in Europe, and making a living doing what I love, which is play Basketball.

Martin Brink - Rugby

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about your background?

TAI WEBSTER: I was born here in Auckland and have lived on the North Shore for my entire life. I started out at Target Road Primary then moved schools to Forrest Hill Primary. From there I went to Takapuna Normal Intermediate and then on to Westlake Boys High School.

AB: How did you first get into Basketball?

TW: Growing up everyone at home played Basketball. So I was around it almost every single day from the day I was born. Whether it was my father playing or my older brother Corey or even my mother, so I guess as a kid I just wanted to follow in their footsteps.

AB: Why do you think you have excelled at your sport?

TW: Because of the love I have for Basketball. Ever since I could remember all I’ve ever wanted to do was to follow in the footsteps of my father and brother and go to college in the States and from there become a professional and make a living out of playing Basketball.

AB: Who has helped you along the way?

TW: Definitely my parents. They have helped me with everything. Also my high school coach Ben Eves who was a huge help to me not only on the court but off it too. Without him I wouldn’t have even passed high school. Andre, Dean and

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Martin Brink.

Martin Brink is a promising young Rugby talent now playing his second season for the Westlake Boys High School First XV. In 2012 Martin had a breakthrough year at Westlake and went on to higher honours captaining the successful North Harbour Under 16 Representative side. Martin played at lock for both Westlake and Harbour and also had couple of appearances for the Harbour Under 16’s at No 8. He is a well-built player (193cm and close to 100kgs) who enjoys running with the ball in hand, quite often resulting in line breaks and consistently breaking the gain line. He is a good lineout jumper and performs his core roles

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Stars to a high standard. His maturity and game sense provided Harbour Under 16 Coach Dave Keelty with a very capable captain. His form throughout the Northern Region under 16 competition was rewarded with selection into the Blues Under 17 Development Camp at the end of 2012. Local rugby brains are expecting young Martin to progress further in the 2013 season.

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about your background?

MB: I was born in Namibia on April 23rd 1996, I lived there until I was five when I moved to Cape Town, South Africa. In Cape Town I went to a school called Eversdale Primary which was where I was brought up through much of my younger life until I moved to England at the age of eight. I attended two schools in England, Chase Bridge Primary School, one of the best schools for young sports people because a lot of effort went into it. It was located right next to Twickenham Stadium. I then went to Orleans Park, but after a short stay there my family and I moved to New Zealand where I went to Long Bay College as my first school in my new home country. After three years I decided to move to Westlake Boys High School where I am currently still attending and going to finish my schooling.

AB: How did you first get into Rugby?

MB: Rugby was introduced to me at a very young age. My brother and dad where both very much addicted to the sport and it was guaranteed to catch my eye. I always went to my big brothers games and grabbed the closest ball and head gear I could and started running around like I was playing; I really enjoyed it because of how interactive it was with others. It was very much a big part of my life at a young age and that is the main reason why I followed in that sporting path. It became my passion and to this day I love it.

AB: Why do you think you have excelled at your sport?

MB: Because at a young age I played as many different sports as I could, which in turn helped benefit my growth as a sportsman. Which over all really helped the sport I finally chose to follow through because I had developed a lot of motor skills at a young age so things became easy to pick up on as I grew up.

AB: Who has helped you along the way?

MB: In my life I have had many different coaches and teachers who all have benefited my sport, but for me the biggest contributors were my parents.

They always helped me along and taught me my values as I grew up such as commitment, respect and attitude. These things have a lot to do with my current success and hopefully my achievements in the future.

AB: What are you doing at the moment?

MB: At the moment I am in my last year of school and am focusing hard in order to get good grades so I can go to university and study for a Bachelor of Teaching.

I am also working hard with the Westlake Boys 1st XV as we are preparing to take out the North Harbour title for the second year in a row and hopefully make a stamp among some of the Auckland teams that we will encounter throughout the season.

I also have a goal to make the North Harbour Under 18 side at the end of the year which would be a big achievement for me. I am currently training with the North Harbour Bronze Academy which is really helping to benefit my core skills. My ultimate goal throughout the next two years is to make the New Zealand under 20 side. I am putting in two hard years of work in order to make the team as it would be an amazing achievement and a big personal goal of mine to represent New Zealand at international level.

AB: Who or what inspires you to be the best?

MB: A player who I really admire and wish to follow is All Black World Cup hero Jerome Kaino. He is a player who has really excelled in his rugby and has worked hard to get where he is today. He played for The Blues in 2006 and played extremely well. That is a dream of mine and inspiring to be a man that has already done it really helps to give me that added confidence going forward in my rugby career. He played for the All Blacks in the World cup and played every minute of every game except for a few minutes in the semi-final against

Australia. He has accomplished so much and for me he is someone that I can aspire to be like.

AB: What has been the highlight of your sporting career to date?

MB: The highlight of my sporting career has to be the North Harbour 1st XV 2012 final. It was a game I had prepared all season long for and was completely pumped for. I had thought the game over and over in my head thinking of every possible outcome, whether I would have a good game or a brilliant game! And I was aiming for a brilliant game. I mentally prepared for the game from Monday to Saturday and when kick off came I was ready and prepared. In my opinion I played really well scoring a try and setting one up as well. I thought I ran the ball really well and was extremely proud of myself and the feedback I received after the game from peers and coaches as well as North Harbour coaches and officials.

All this was possible because my team played exceptionally well together and we never faulted and worked together for a full 80 minutes.

AB: Complete the following... My ultimate goal is to....

MB: My ultimate goal throughout my sporting career is to represent New Zealand on the international stage, but I do understand to get there I must set many smaller milestones and work my way up the ladder. I would love to play for The Blues as they are my favourite team and I support them all the way this season.

Since I moved to the country they have been my number one team because I love their style of play and really notice the potential the side has and would love to represent them.

Hannah Carlsen - Footballer Westlake Girls’ Hannah Carlsen (17) is one of New Zealand’s leading women’s football prospects. She captained the New Zealand Under 17 Young Football Ferns at last years Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan. She is looking forward to playing a key role in the New Zealand team at the Under 20 Women’s World Cup being held in Canada in 2014.

Her ultimate goal is to play (and medal) at the Olympics and a senior Womens World Cup and to play professionally overseas.

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about your background?

HANNAH CARLSEN: I was born in Auckland. I was brought up on the North Shore and I have been living here ever since. I attended Kauri Park Primary School, then went to intermediate at Takapuna Normal Intermediate, then to Westlake Girls High School, where I am currently in year 13.

Hannah Carlsen.

AB: How did you first get into Football?

HC: I remember having a kick around with my friend Scott down the road when I was six years old. He told me that he was going to play soccer at Birkenhead United, so I thought I’d give it a go as well. So I joined a team with him, and turned out that I loved it!

AB: Why do you think you have excelled at your sport?

HC: I think that I’ve excelled in my sport because I’m very passionate about my football. Ever since I was young I’ve dreamed about playing professionally and playing for New Zealand. I’ve put a lot of hard work into my training and made many sacrifices in order to get one step closer to my goal.

AB: Who has helped you along the way?

HC: My mum, dad and sister have supported and encouraged me a lot since I

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began playing football – especially my dad. They have had a huge impact on the player I am today. All my coaches have also helped develop me as a player, especially Bob McDonald, Paul Temple and my current coach Mauro Donoso.

AB: What are you doing at the moment?

HC: Currently I have been selected in the New Zealand talent acceleration program. This means I am training with the New Zealand Womens Football Ferns squad as well as being selected as a carded athlete at High Performance Sport New Zealand. I am also playing club football for the Forrest Hill Womens Premier team. Further on in the year training with the New Zealand Under 20 squad will start, which is leading up for the 2014 U20 Womens World Cup in Canada.

AB: Who or what inspires you to be the best?

HC: My Grandma, who is a world class record holder for athletics. She inspires me to never give up on something you’re passionate about and has always told me to go after what I want to acheive!

AB: What has been the highlight of your sporting career to date?

HC: I have two highlights of my sporting career the first one would have to be captaining the New Zealand Under 17 Young Football Ferns against Mexico and some of the Brazil game at the 2012 Under 17 Womens World Cup which was held in Azerbaijan. The second highlight would be scoring the winning goal against Argentina early last year.

AB: Complete the following... My ultimate goal is to....

HC: Represent New Zealand at both the Olympics and Womens World Cup and win a medal! As well as playing professional football overseas.

Robbie O’Donnell - Cricketer

My ultimate goal is to captain my country and make my family proud, at the same time give it my all and leave nothing back in every aspect of life.

– Robbie O’Donnell.

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about your background?

ROBBIE O’DONNELL: I was born in Kimberley, South Africa. Grew up in South Africa until the age of seven and then migrated to New Zealand with the family.

Attended Westlake Boys High School for all five years and loved each one of them, meeting great friends and enjoyed playing a high standard of sport.

AB: How did you first get into Cricket?

RO: Lucky enough, cricket was always in the family for me as dad has played for the majority of his life and has been coaching within some important set ups around the world. I loved the sport from a young age and have been playing it ever since.

AB: Why do you think you have excelled at your sport?

RO: I would put a lot of this down to having great people around me whether that be coaches, family or friends/team mates. This along with the desire to be the best I can really just makes all the hard work part of the process.

AB: Who has helped you along the way?

RO: The main contributors I believe to my success is my dad and family as they are always there for me and whenever I feel out of touch a game of backyard cricket seems to sort things out. However dad has been my coach for as long as I can remember and only because we both love the game so much. I have also been lucky enough to have some quality coaches throughout my time so far, whether playing for school, club or representative cricket.

AB: What are you doing at the moment?

RO: I am lucky enough to have a gap year scholarship in the UK this year, living in Reading and teaching PE at a great school. This continues for the duration of 2013 and will mean I can experience cricket in England conditions playing for a nearby club. Travel will also take up a lot of my time and I will be lucky enough to attend the Indian Premier League this year as dad is on the coaching staff for Bangalore Royal Challengers.

Robbie O’Donnell.

18 year old cricketer Robbie O’Donnell has set some sensational records over the past few years. During 2011/2012, as Westlake Boys High School 1st XI captain, he equalled the school record for the most centuries in a season with five. Robbie also captained the Auckland Secondary Schools Cricket team. These feats led to him making his international debut for New Zealand at the Under-19 World Cup in Australia last year. As a schoolboy (at 17) he also played a part in his senior club side Takapuna winning the Auckland One-day Championships, and going on to win the National Club Championship title in 2012. Robbie is coached by his father Mark, former Auckland coach and New Zealand assistant, who will be part of the coaching team at the Bangalore Royal Challengers in the Indian 20/20 Premier League this coming season. We caught up with him via email for Channel Magazine in England, where he is enjoying a gap year working at Crosfields school and playing cricket for Finchampstead cricket club. The youngster, a right hand batsman, is tipped to go all the way in cricket.

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AB: Who or what inspires you to be the best?

RO: One of the main contributors that inspires me to do my best is once again my family as they have given up so much for me and I want to really make it count. I just really want to achieve my full potential in everything I do, therefore applying myself will be very important and this is where some of the current international cricketers are succeeding such as Amla, De Villiers (both South Africa), Cook (England) and even Williamson for New Zealand.

AB: What has been the highlight of your sporting career to date?

RO: The highlight of my sporting career so far is coming fourth in the 2012 Under 19 World Cup in Australia.

AB: Complete the following... My ultimate goal is to....

RO: To be one of the best players within my country and hopefully really compete on the world stage. I would love to captain my country and make my family proud, at the same time give it my all and leave nothing back in every aspect of life.

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Nick Egnot-Johnson.

Nick Egnot-Johnson – Sailor Rangitoto College pupil Nick Egnot-Johnson is New Zealand’s number one ranked Optimist sailor. Over the past few months his hard work and dedication has led to him winning the Australian Optimist Nationals (Tasmania), the North Island Optimist Championships (Taupo) and the Auckand Optimist Championships (Kohimaramara). Not bad for a 14 year old! Young Nick comes from a pretty good pedigree – his mum is Leslie Egnot who competed for New Zealand at two Olympic Games and won a silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Cameron Jones.

Cameron Jones – Golfer A high number of New Zealand’s leading golfers come out of the Shore. Think Lydia Ko and Michael Hendry. The latest is 20 year old Mairangi Bay golfer Cameron Jones, who won the New Zealand Strokeplay Championships at Paraparaumu Beach in mid March.

It is no coincidence that all three golfers are coached out of the Institute of Golf (iGolf) based at Albany. At Paraparaumu Beach young Cam made seven birdies in the last 12 holes to win the title. He finished eight under par.

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about your background?

NICK EGNOT-JOHNSON: I am currently at Rangitoto College, went to Northcross Intermediate and live at Coatesville with my mum Leslie and dad Dave and my younger sister, Sophie.

AIDAN BENNETT: Tell us about your background?

CAMERON JONES: I was brought up here on the Shore, in the Bays, and went to school at Murrays Bay and then Westlake Boys.

AB: How did you first get into Yachting?

NEJ: Mum and dad probably encouraged me in to it. We had a 40 foot yacht and the Opti always came along with us so I was brought up with it. Always sailing it on family holidays around Kawau and places like that. I loved it.

AB: How did you first get into Golf?

CJ: I first started playing with my dad (Glen) and my grandfather. I then got in to playing with mates in the third form and worked out pretty quickly that I loved it. I joined the Pupuke Golf Club at the age of 13 and now play at Muriwai Golf Club – they have some great facilities.

AB: Why do you think you have excelled at your sport?

NEJ: Mums genes probably have a lot to do with it. She was an Olympic and Americas Cup sailor. I also really enjoy the competitive part of sailing. It is a fun sport and I have made lots of friends.

AB: Who has helped you along the way?

NEJ: Mum and Dad for sure. They have helped me heaps with their time and forking out for boats and travel to events all over New Zealand and overseas.

My coach Susannah Pyatt has also been great. She has lots of experience in international sailing so is a very good coach, whom I have learnt heaps from.

AB: What are you doing at the moment?

NEJ: I am obviously at school at Rangi, but am also doing lots of training preparing for the Opti Nationals (at Caroline Bay, Timaru at Easter) and hopefully I will then qualify for the World’s which are being held at Lake Garda, Italy, in mid July this year. I want to do well at the world’s if I get there. To do so I must finish in the top five at the nationals in Timaru.

AB: Who or what inspires you to be the best?

NEJ: My mum inspires me to be the best I can be in yachting. I want to do what she has done and I am fortunate that she supports me all the way.

AB: What has been the highlight of your sporting career to date?

NEJ: Winning the Australian Optimist Nationals in January was a real thrill.

There were 140 competitors at the regatta so to win it was very satisfying.

AB: Complete the following... My ultimate goal is to....

NEJ: Long term I want to go to the Olympics in the 49’er or 470 classes and to sail in the America’s Cup would be pretty cool as well.

AB: Why do you think you have excelled at your sport?

CJ: I just love it. I started playing a lot of golf and quite quickly was shooting in the low 80’s and then regularly par. So I realised I had some potential. I have always loved sport and due to my early success in golf I slowly gave away playing soccer and softball (young Cam has also played for North Harbour in both of these sports).

I was then fortunate enough to meet my coach Craig Dixon, of iGolf, who was coaching a friend of mine, and he has played a big part in my development.

AB: Who has helped you along the way?

CJ: My mum (Justine) and dad have both been huge. Mum has just been there for me, a great supporter and has been a taxi at times before I could drive, ensuring I got to all my coaching sessions etc. Dad has given everything he has got to get me to all the tournaments, encourage me and always provides good advice.

My coach Craig Dixon and his team at iGolf have also been huge.

AB: What are you doing at the moment?

CJ: I work part time at The Golf Warehouse near Barry’s Point Road, but most of my time is spent playing golf or practicing at Muriwai or iGolf – at Albany or Gulf Harbour.

AB: Who or what inspires you to be the best?

CJ: Adam Scott is probably my favourite golfer but I also appreciate the skill and achievements of Tiger Woods. Locally, the massive achievements of both Lydia (Ko) and Michael (Hendry) have inspired me as well.

AB: What has been the highlight of your sporting career to date?

CJ: Obviously winning the New Zealand Strokeplay Champs at Paraparaumu in March was a big thrill, as was winning the Auckland Matchplay title at Pukekohe in December.

AB: Complete the following... My ultimate goal is to....

CJ: Be the best in the world. My aim is to turn pro at some time next year and a goal is to play professionally in the States. I feel my game is suited to their courses (he hits long and high and putts well).

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

The Ladies Lunch – one not to miss!

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Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna, Friday 10th May I can hardly believe that we’re into April already; this year seems to be speeding by, helped by such an incredible summer.

At the North Harbour Club we are excitedly preparing for the next in our Lexus of North Shore Charity Luncheon Series. This one has been a highlight in the calendar for many of us for the past two years and is now well established – the Ladies Lunch.

This lunch is being held at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna on Friday 10th May. This year we have a change in focus from fashion to food.

The popular Powder Room will be transformed into The Tasting Room and NZ Masterchef winner and favourite Brett McGregor is our guest speaker and presenter for the day. Brett will be complemented by TV3’s Carly Flynn who will be the MC. What a fantastic line-up! It’s a great way to start the weekend off and the perfect opportunity to get the girls together for lunch, say thank you to your clients, reward your staff members, or with Mother’s Day just around the corner on Sunday 12th May it would make a great opportunity to say thank you to Mum! Do contact me if you would like to make a booking for this lunch. Our Ladies Lunch sold out very quickly last year, and with the change of focus to food, this is bound to be very popular once again.

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North Harbour Club and Charitable Trust with the proceeds going to help the outstanding young talent that we have in our region. From sports to education, to community service and the arts – they are all acknowledged, rewarded and helped on their way. What’s more, we keep in touch with our winners and continue to follow their progress with great interest, pride and support.

I was lucky to head along to the Takapuna Grammar School Achiever’s breakfast a few weeks ago where one of our previous winners, Juliette Haigh, was the guest speaker. It was great to catch up with her again and to hear what she has in store after recently announcing her retirement, but what struck me the most was how incredibly humble she is. Juliette really has reached the pinnacle of her sport on a number of occasions and is the epitome of our AIMES winners who are very committed, focused and driven whilst at the same time being very proud of where they have come from and their connections to the North Harbour Region. I’m really looking forward to seeing where Juliette’s career takes her next as I am sure the skills and attributes that she has displayed in her sporting career will stand her in very good stead into the future.

For more information visit www.northharbourclub.co.nz Catherine Lamb, General Manager, North Harbour Club, Phone 419 0273, Email: catherine@northharbourclub.co.nz or Visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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Neverland Dance Studio: Khaos and The Lost Boys Dance Crews

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We produce a lot of great talent on the Shore, from sporting to academic, musical and more. If you haven’t already heard of Khaos and The Lost Boys, take notice.

Both are youth dance crews from Neverland Studios, based in Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay. Neverland is a dance studio for boys and girls and has been operating on the Shore for 20 years. Until recently, it was known as L’Academie de Danse before rebranding in December last year.

Dance troupe, Khaos, first gained prominence last year when the group ventured to Las Vegas by making it through to the World Hip Hop Championship being held there. Placing 11th in the world last year in ‘Sin City’ was an amazing achievement for the group from the Shore, especially considering how many crews there are worldwide.

The Lost Boys crew.

The girls spend so much time together each week that they know each other like sisters.

Khaos was started in 2010 to create a challenging environment for top hip hop dancers under 13 years of age. The junior crew still consists of three original members, and now includes Morgan Johnson, Jessica Bark, Giverny Hing, Montana Cooper, Jaimey Hazelhurst, India Josephs, Madeleine Houston, Briana Finn, Emilia Snelgrove and Eilish McClure.

All crew members have formal training in a variety of forms of dance including jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance.

Ashleigh Habgood of Neverland Studios says the crew thinks of each other as a second family.

“The girls spend so much time together each week that they know each other like sisters. They go through good times and bad together and this means they are very close knit,” says Ash. The crew says the best part about training at Neverland is the fun they have

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Our very own ‘Wendy’, aka Courtney Bennett, set off to the Shore’s Neverland to discover the local Lost Boys’ groove...

and the support they receive from their coach, Jordan Iketule, and directors, Ash Habgood and Alley Williams.

Their coach, Jordan, is extremely proud of their achievements so far: “The crew works so hard and I’m proud of what they have achieved and their willingness to push through the challenges and learn new skills. I know they will just keep getting better and better as time goes on.”

Next, enter The Lost Boys. This teenage all-girl crew also from Neverland Studios has lofty goals for 2013.

The varsity crew, whose members are aged between14 and 18 years old, is eager to get to the National Hip Hop Champs this year, with the aim of going to the World Hip Hop Championships, just like Khaos did in 2012.

“They want to grow as dancers and as people,” Jordan said. Adding: “They are definitely doing a huge amount of work on their mental states as well as their physical training.”

The Lost Boys comprises of Rochelle Sanderson, Celina Torres, Madison Golightly, Sophie-Rose Quinn, Houston Murray, Megan Turton, Laura Phillpott, Victoria Lourens and Emma Wildman and is coached by Indigo Sangala.

The girls have to balance school life with being a crew member. Ash says it’s a tough age but the group are very committed to dance and their parents provide a supportive environment so they can achieve well in both school and dance.

Performing is what The Lost Boys love the most, and there is a huge sense of belonging and camaraderie within the characterful crew.

Director Ash surmised: “There’s no other bond quite like a crew bond.

There are no dancers more important than the others. That team spirit is uplifting on stage. The ‘Boys’ love the attention of the audience and thrive off connecting with each other and the crowd!”

Neverland offers jazz, ballet, musical theatre, hip hop, tap, acrobatics and cheerleading for dancers aged 18 months and over. As part of Neverland women, the women’s fitness programme, they offer Zumba, yoga, dance and Gametrain fitness coaching. The studio is also the home of “The Changing Room” - a centre for personal development for teenagers and parents. So channel your inner Peter Pan and go find your groove!

Neverland Studio: 09 4799321 - office@neverlandstudios.co.nz

Settlers Albany: Luxurious Lifestyle Village

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When Prime Minister John Key officially opened the stunning new lodge at Settlers Albany on 14 February this year, he did so with the words, “I’ve had a look around and my only question is, when can I move in?”

Designed by renowned Babbage Architects, Settlers’ townhouses and apartments are set in peaceful, landscaped grounds overlooking native bush reserve. Yet Albany Village and the Albany Mega Centre are within walking distance and access to motorways and transport systems couldn’t be easier.

What really strikes you when you compare Settlers’ to other options, is the quality and attention to detail applied by developers Scott Vernon and David McFarlane.

They’ve taken into consideration the lifestyle, needs and expectations of New Zealand’s new generation of retirees and it shows.

Settlers’ townhouses and apartments are built to exceptional standards; spacious and luxurious with quality fittings, designer kitchens, heatpumps, under tile heating, new carpet, heated towel rails and private balconies.

At the heart of the Village, the luxury lodge offers unparalleled facilities. Café, bar, heated pool and spa, fully equipped gym, hairdressing salon, library, snooker room, art room, purpose built movie theatre, stage and dance floor, big screen Sky TV, bbq areas, all weather bowling green, croquet green and so the list goes on.

24/7 emergency call response is built into every townhouse and apartment, and as a resident at Settlers, you have the reassurance of full Fairview Care - part of their sister village just two kilometers away.

Not surprising then that homes in the Village are in big demand. Currently there are a limited number of spacious one-bedroom apartments available – the only onebedroom apartments that will be built in the Village. They include allotted carparks as available and from just $380,000, deliver remarkable value in today’s market.

Settlers offers a luxurious lifestyle where you don’t have to worry about home maintenance and mowing lawns. Where you can just lock up and leave on holiday.

Where you have more time for golf, bridge, grandchildren – more time for the important things in life!

Located at 550 Albany Highway you can visit Settlers Albany anytime between 10 and 4 to view the apartments and have a chat to resident managers Peter and Rosalie Pearson.

A GOOD LIFE. A SMART MOVE. Settlers Albany is designed for the new generation of 65+ who are looking for a home that ts their lifestyle, plans and expectations now and in the future. Safe and secure yet private and luxurious, offering superb facilities in a premier location.

Call in and see for yourself how good life can be.

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Renovations & Extensions: with Smith & Sons

Reon Paterson.

Members of the Smith & Sons Takapuna team, from left: Kris McAlpine (Project Manager), Reon Paterson, Lorraine Russell (Office Manager) and Rick Emery (Estimator).

Smith & Sons – a fresh approach to quality building and renovation Now open on the Shore in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna We love it when exiting new businesses decide to call the North Shore home. So the arrival of the striking bright green and black branding of leading building franchise Smith & Sons on Barry’s Point Road is something that warms our hearts.

Reon Paterson is the young man behind the new Smith & Sons operation located beside Federation Clothing on Barry’s Point Road. Following a classy fitout by his team, he opened the new offices late in 2012. Previously the business had been run from his home office through the establishment phase for over a year.

Smith & Sons takes a fresh approach to quality building and renovation. It was founded in 2008 by two qualified builders, an accountant and a marketing consultant. They saw a distinct lack of professionalism and complete customer service in the building and quality home renovation industry. Believing that people deserved a better experience when renovating, they decided to create a renovation building company that gave clients a complete professional renovation solution – from concept to completion coupled with exceptional service at all levels. And you only have to walk in to Reon Paterson’s new Takapuna office to understand the concept and see why in just four years Smith & Sons have grown exponentially to over 50 offices open across New Zealand and Australia.

The North Shore is now home to three Smith & Sons franchises. Reon’s in Takapuna – serving the eastern North Shore area, another in Albany owned by Victoria and Wade Haldane and one in Birkenhead run by Adam McGregor and Mathew Emirali.

“Smith & Sons has quickly become known for our professional approach to building and renovating,” explained Reon Paterson when we visited during March. “Clients love the fact that we can take the project from design and concept through to completion, and become good friends along the way. These projects can be extensive quality renovations, simple renovations or even total builds. We have a very good system for managing the projects and ensuring

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costs are controlled along the way. An example of what we are good at is a recent cliff-top renovation we have done locally. The customer is thrilled with all aspects of the extensive project.”

Smith & Sons have hand-picked only the best qualified building professionals to own and operate local Smith & Sons offices – combining their years of building expertise with the Smith & Sons way of doing business to offer their customers an exceptional renovation experience. Reon Paterson is a prime example. He was brought up on the North Shore and in the central North Island, before completing a building apprenticeship in 1998. A few years building overseas was followed by starting his own building enterprise and spending years on the tools, giving him 13 years of experience before discovering the Smith & Sons opportunity in 2011.

“I do believe this is a great concept that provides real benefits for the customer,” added Reon Paterson. “It is a robust system that is quite often missing when builders are engaged. The customer has the added comfort that they are working with a respected brand that is focused on enhancing its reputation by offering a very high level of professionalism. This is in addition to being members of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, which provides a 10 year guarantee.”

Reon has a team of five – including an onsite architect – in the Barry’s Point Road office that looks more like a swish interior design office than one for a building company. He also has a core team of nine carpenters who he has handpicked to maintain the highest quality standards.

“Whilst we specialise in quality design and build renovations, we are also happy to take on projects from existing plans,” adds Reon. “The success of Smith & Sons is evident in the growth of the business in the five years since it was set up in 2008. Customers genuinely enjoy the experience.”

Smith & Sons Takapuna, 6-38 Barry’s Point Road, Phone 488 7499 or 021 307 091.

Email: reon.paterson@smith-sons.co.nz or Visit: www.smithandsons.co.nz Also on the North Shore at Albany and Birkenhead.

Shorecare consultations cheaper for some patients Fresh Government funding has reduced the cost of after-hours consultations at Shorecare Smales Farm for some patients, including free consultations for all children under six between 10.00pm and 8.00am.

Reduced charges are available to those considered most at risk including children under six years, adults 65 years and older and low income individuals and families. Lower after-hours charges apply 6.00pm to 8.00am weekdays, all weekend and on public holidays. Patients with a Community Services Card or High User Health Card should bring it along to prove eligibility for reduced charges.

Children under six now receive free consultations from 10.00pm to 8.00am. They used to pay $25.

From 6.00pm to 10.00pm under sixes pay $15. They pay $25 during the day on a weekday. Adults over 65 will now pay $49. Youths aged between six and 17 years will now pay $44 if they have a Community Services Card. They previously paid $70.

Accident (not illness) related consultations for under sixes are free at any time of the day or night,

365 days a year. ACC pays for this.

The new funding is part of a drive by the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards and primary health organisations such as GPs to reduce the workload of hospital emergency departments. The new funding is designed to reduce waiting times for patients at hospital emergency departments by encouraging more patients to attend after-hours health care network facilities such as the 24-hour Shorecare Accident & Medical clinic at Smales Farm.

Shorecare generally has much shorter waiting times than a hospital emergency department, says Practice Manager Stephenie Quinn.

“People often wait between four and six hours at hospital emergency departments before being seen,” she says.

“At Shorecare we aim to see people within one hour, depending on ambulance arrivals. Often at night they can be seen straight away. Our hope is that this new after-hours funding will encourage even more people to take advantage of our shorter waiting times.”

Strong leasing demand reflects a rising North Shore economy Smales Farm is experiencing strengthening demand for leases across all of its North Shore properties and the time taken to lease out space has reduced, pointing to a resurgent North Shore economy.

Smales Farm is the largest provider of premium premises on the North Shore. Demand has strengthened across all Smales Farm properties in 2013, and spaces are being snapped up more quickly, says Smales Farm General Manager Daniel Henderson.

“Demand for leased space, and the time taken to fill space, is a broad indicator of business confidence and growth,” he says.

“Based on this measure, the North Shore economy is more buoyant than it was last year. We are experiencing stronger demand across all properties compared to 2012.”

Smales Farm has retained high occupancy levels across its properties, but normal tenant churn has opened up some space on level

three of the ANZ Centre in Albany’s they are attracted to the North Shore because it is the first commercial Corinthian Drive. A $6 million area to have widespread Ultrafast refurbishment at 2 Fred Thomas Broadband, which Auckland CBD Drive in Takapuna has brought new won’t get until 2014. Health sector space to market. The ground floor of enquiry is also strong. this new development “North Shore is the This perhaps reflects is already fully let, but first commercial area the proximity of three space is available on to have widespread of our properties levels one and two.

Ultrafast Broadband, – Smales Farm in Smales Farm is which Auckland CBD Takapuna, and also seeing especially won’t get until 2014.”

2 and 4 Fred Thomas strong interest from Daniel Henderson, Drive in Takapuna – technology and health General Manager to North Shore Hospital. sector clients, Daniel Smales Farm There is a definite hub Henderson says. for health services in “The single biggest source of that part of the North Shore. Potential enquiries has been from companies tenants are also responding positively in the technology sector. These are to our offer of full turn-key fitouts. companies that tend to grow quickly, Being able to move straight in and and broadband speed is critical get on with business is proving for them. Among other reasons, attractive to busy tenants.”

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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

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

Gordon Simpson, Owner

“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.”

“FREE VIDA Cleanser valued at $69 when you book a 60 minute Facial with Lucy!”

Vivo Hair & Beauty, Smales Farm.

Dr Andrew Campbell, owner of The Tooth Company

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ANZ Business Centre, Corinthian Drive Albany The Smales Farm brand is now ‘virtual’ following the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre.

Smales Farm has expanded beyond the geographical footprint of the Smales Farm Technology Office Park in Takapuna. The ANZ Business Centre is managed by Smales Farm Management Services, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service.

We’ll see you there!

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

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

Andy Edwards, Owner

Jeff Moss, 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.

The Original California Burrito Company. Cal-Mex Taqueria, finally arrived on the shore at the ANZ Centre, 7 Mercari Way. Delicious California style burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas and tacos filled with fresh salads, beef, chicken, steak, shrimp or beans, with options for vegetarians and vegans. Dine in, phone orders, take away and delivery available.

11am till 9pm Sunday till Wednesday 11am till late Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

Phone 09 414 5255

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

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

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

Simon Lambert, Manager

Luke Joseph, Owner

Hobby City has a huge specialist range of kitsets and models, including trains and radio controlled planes, cars and helicopters.

The speed, power and manoeuvrability of today’s radio controlled models is simply extraordinary – come and pay us a visit.

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!

Call us on 441 2505 Open Mon – Fri 9.30am to 6.00pm Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm Sun 10.00am to 5.00pm

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

Ashwini Kumar, Owner

Connie Ng, 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.

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 442 2044 Open 7 days 10.00am to 10.00pm

Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

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

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Celebrating our Uniqueness Come Join us!

It’s Carnival Time…

Takapuna Primary school will be holding a Cultural Carnival on Saturday 13th April from 10-3pm to celebrate the cultural diversity of the school community and to raise much needed funds for their new adventure playground.

The school boasts more than 40 different cultures and is proud of its diversity. A successful cultural performance night in 2012 created the impetus for the staff and PTA to follow through with the April 13th Cultural Carnival.

Each class is busy creating a variety of creative stalls like piñatas, kiwiana, flax flower bouquets, candy leis and lanterns to name a few. There will be a mixture of cultural foods, books, toys, clothing and cake stalls along with plenty of fun activities for the whole family. These include; performance and dance groups, live music, North Shore Youth orchestra, inflatable obstacle course, water walkers, water bomb launchers, face-painting, dunk tank, lucky dip, a bouncy castle and lots of competitions.

A silent auction and quick-fire raffle will also be at the carnival and a range of fantastic items are up for grabs that have been kindly donated by Takapuna and Milford businesses and families at the school.

We hope the Shore will get behind our first Cultural Carnival and come along to support this community school.

Takapuna Primary School, Anzac Street, April 13th 10-3pm – put it in your diary now!

A big thank you to our sponsors.

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Rain day: Sunday 14 April 2013 Venue: Takapuna Primary School Loads of stalls ● arts and cra;s ● cultural food hall ● heaps of ac<vi<es ● fun and games ● dance and entertainment ● and lots lots more E;pos available

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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 fishing also supplyand darts and accessories. ‘Hunty’ accessories. ‘Hunty’ is ahill colourful character who has Road. the answer fishingand requirements he’s sure to have a story or two as well. Hunts have been of the local 1963. is a colourful character who haspart the answer for allcommunity your fishingsince requirements and he’s sure to have a story or two as well. Hunts have been part of the local community since 1963.

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of Albany caught Kiwi ingenuity never fails to amaze me, and fishers are some of the this 15.2lb best. snapper near Tiri Aidan Bennett Craig, my faithful stocktaker, was telling me how he carries a solar early March. of in Benefi tz and Channel Magazine powered garden light in his rocket launcher as a night light. I have never tagged and released heard of that before. this 20kg plus Kingy It is a shame that the days are starting to shorten and there is the smell in the passage between Durville of winter in the air. But the great news is the Trevally have arrived – my and Stephen Islands favourite sashimi. Just remember they have small mouths so down-size your at the top of the Finally of that wet stuff.

About time! fantastic weather hooks andgetting baits. Asome 3/0 hook is ample big enough with aThe small cube bait.

They we have had has South Island over made great has aresulted in tough fishing.

Easter. are alsofor verya soft in summer, the mouthbut so itshow bit of finesse – don’t rip their heads Hopefully the arrival of rain will drop the water temperature a tad and get them back on the off as this will result in you pulling the hooks. I also suggest you have the net hard fishing is very relaxing (still beats working) but the family is getting hungry! atbite. the This ready.

The one thereover are lots of Kingi’s There havegreat beenthing someabout nice the fishtemperature taken off theisrocks the last few for the taking, either on baits (piper beingisthe best) or on and poppers lures. for Thethe Kingi’s weeks.

My advice smaller baits keepand thatsurface berley going best seem be hanging around everywhere from Tiri to Rakino, and great fun on light line.

They are results. A cheap berley mix is half a 5kg berley bomb to three cups ofgreat boiledto turn into pate if you are smoking them. rice into a bucket. The rice is great as it soaks up the oil of the berley bomb There have reports of good stocks of You fish can in the Firthitofinto Thames. and you don’t endbeen up just feeding the blighters. laddle the It’s a sure sign when most but of the downtown charters are heading that way. water, remember to keep it going.

Once you stop the fish will stop biting too. On the charter scene Nick from Sandspit Charters is having a ball running two charters a day and theFirth reports from hisaround clientsthe that thehas shop is he’s ‘the man’ if you wish to fish the The of Thames 40come metreinto mark been firing with good Kawau being and Flat catches theRock norm.area.

Small boats can also get into the action by setting Weback are running this photo of the month competition each month in Channel appears be a few fish turning up this side of fithe channel so take a lazy cruise up a There good berley trailtoalong the edge of shallow reefs and shing little or Magazine. and keep anbaits eyedown on your PHOTO THE unweighted thesounder. trail. It is quite amazing how many big fish will The photo can beFISHING anything to do with fishing evenOF old ones (blackMONTH and white).

I was up the Bay of Islands a couple of weeks ago and it’s the same up there.

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What we are looking for are interesting come in. As stated last month, spending a bit of time getting live or fresh Wepublish are running this photo of the competition each photos that we can in Channel Magazine andmonth they will be of real interest small fish. yellowtail can be time well spent as well as adding to your bait arsenal.

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The be anything to do with fishing, ones (black If you wish to be in tophoto win acan Hunts Fishing voucher just email– even your old photo(s) to... photo@hunts.co.nz and white). This is not all about the biggest fish. What we are looking Entries must be inforbyare theinteresting 15th of each month to can be eligible TheMagazine deadline photos that we publishto in enter.

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Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School Kristin School’s Executive Principal, Peter Clague, reflects on the way that the GFC is reawakening our sense of community.

Rain Does Not Fall On One Roof Alone

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

Like many people, I spent a fair bit of time over the summer break contemplating the personal implications of the current global financial crisis.

I tried hard to ignore it; the lid of the laptop was nailed shut, the hammock groaned under the weight of unread books, and I was happily reacquainted with my jandals. You would think that a summer such as the one we were gifted this year would have been enough to banish all our worries for a while. Why don’t economic woes wilt like everything else on a humid Auckland afternoon? Yet all too often, barbeque banter turns to talk of the current lean times and fear of the unknown becomes contagious.

As far as I can recall, I have not played a direct personal role in the collapse of the world’s financial markets. Other than hanging on to some Sri Lankan coins on the off-chance that I may go back to that beautiful place someday, I have never been a currency speculator. The only time I ever bought shares was, with impeccable timing, exactly two weeks before the crash of ‘87. I have never borrowed more than I could repay and, despite the best efforts of my teenage children, I have never lent more money than I had. I scraped a bare pass in my corporate finance paper at University and, until recently, I thought subprime was how you felt on New Year’s morning. Yet suddenly I have developed a scary interest in the Official Cash Rate.

No man is an island and, as with most of the world’s population, each of us will probably continue to be touched by the downturn in some way during the coming year. Whilst we may be upset at being afflicted by the actions of people other than ourselves, we should also realise that, so too, may other people provide the remedy to our ills. Surely one of the positive outcomes of the current crisis is the re-emergence of a sense of community in many parts of NZ, a reliance and appreciation of those around us. Across all sectors of society, people seem inspired to pull together as job losses, mortgage woes and price rises hurt their neighbours. “Nothing unites like a common enemy” as the saying goes and clearly many Kiwis are remembering our common culture in the face of an external economic threat. Remarkably, we have stopped blaming and started aiding each other. A few years ago, I read with great interest about a small town of Italian migrants in America who baffled doctors with incredibly low rates of disease and mental health problems across the population. By the time medical researchers had eliminated diet, exercise, genetics or medication as the cause of their remarkable good health, it became evident that the magical ingredient was a strong sense of community. These were people who took the time every day to converse with each other face-to-face, who encouraged the ready mixing of generations around the dinner table every evening and who treasured the young and the elderly especially.

Theirs was a village in which Christian values, civic pride, and a belief in personal responsibility held sway. Every person in the town mattered and was made to feel it. When things were tough for one, they all shouldered a little of the load. I hope that description of community sounds familiar to all who have returned to our schools this year. The North Shore is renowned as one of the highest performing clusters of educational institutions in the country and much of that success is founded on the strong links within and between schools.

Natural and healthy rivalries aside, all schools on the Shore are united in their mission to provide our young people with an affirming sense of belonging and a personal stake in our community. In my view, schools - all schools – are a big part of the antidote to the current financial challenges of the world because they stress the importance of personal conduct and shared responsibility.

That said, an end to the drought, both climatic and economic, would be welcomed by us all.

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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 Tammy McLeod.

Women’s Lawyers’ Association and is a current coconvenor of the NZICA Trust Special Interest Group.

George, Mavis & Irina George and Mavis were married for 49 years, when Mavis sadly died suddenly in her sleep. George was devastated but six months later, was so lonely he thought he would give internet dating a try.

It wasn’t long before he met Irina, a stunning Romanian beauty who would love to come and visit George, if he would only buy her the air ticket.

A few weeks later, Irina arrived with a very large suitcase at the home where George and Mavis had brought up their family. Two months after that, Irina had persuaded George to use some of his savings to buy a house in Irina and George’s name for Irina’s mother to come from Romania to live in.

George didn’t see his children that much anymore – he was busy with Irina, going shopping and trying out new bars and restaurants. Plus, he got the feeling that they didn’t really approve of Irina.

…how could she take half of everything he and Mavis had worked so hard for all those years?

Three years after Irina arrived on his doorstep, George suffered a massive stroke. Irina started internet dating again, and soon hooked up with another wealthy widower. George received a letter in the post from Irina’s lawyer saying that as they had been in a de facto relationship for the past three years, Irina was making a claim for half of the house that George lived in and also the house that George had bought for Irina’s mother.

Poor George didn’t understand – how could she take half of everything he and Mavis had worked so hard for all those years? Poor Mavis would be turning in her grave. If only he and Mavis had set up a trust and transferred their assets to it before Mavis died, as they were always planning to do, then he wouldn’t be in this mess.

To ensure you don’t make a similar mistake contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Accountancy: With Matthew Bellingham, Bellingham Wallace

Happy New Year Well, in the accounting world anyway…

April 1st saw the start of the new financial year for most businesses, so accountants around the country will be rubbing their hands with glee as they start to gear up for their busy period. For many others though, this date is a dark cloud on the calendar - a signal that its time to start counting stock and getting the books together to work out our tax positions. It doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you put it that way, but the end of year process need not be a painful one!

If you usually dread the 31 March rigmarole, I’d urge you to approach this year with a fresh attitude. Bellingham Wallace is all about making a positive difference; so with our clients we use the end of year process to uncover opportunities that were undetectable earlier in the year. We also see it as the perfect time to test the status quo and, through fresh thinking, ensure that you and your business are well positioned and ready to enter the new financial year guns blazing.

2013 has no doubt been another difficult year for many of us, and it’s fair to say that across the business community in general a lot of the growth we had been hoping for hasn’t really come to fruition. In particular, businesses in the retail sector have struggled with sales slow to rebound after a prolonged period of decreased consumer spending. The construction sector has also been a tough one, with opportunities arising from the Christchurch rebuild, and talk of housing shortages in the Auckland market being slow to turn into actual work. I believe that we’re all on the lookout for ways to better our position, and look to 2014 as a year to work on building stronger businesses. Whether you’re interest lies in minimising you tax bill, getting good reporting data or simply streamlining your accounting and finance systems then read on!

1. File your return on time. We see countless examples of wasted money due to penalties and interest. File your return early and take advantage of a refund if it is due, or at the very least avoid the interest charges. Remember - this also applies to salary and wage earners. Just because you’re not required to file a return doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t file a return. Many people are owed tax refunds but they simply fail to file which means it stays in the government coffers. There is no need to go to an accountant or a tax refund specialist - simply go to the IRD website and complete the personal tax summary calculator. Best of all - its free!

2. Look at Accruals. Remember that certain rules apply for holiday pay and bonuses accrued, and that these need to be paid within 63 days of balance date in order for a deduction to be allowed. You may want to look at whether any bonuses can be paid out to staff within this timeframe so as the deduction can be claimed in the current year.

3. Ditch the dodgy assets. Assets may be written off and a deduction allowed if: - They are no longer in use; and - Have become redundant with no potential for future use; and - The cost of the defunct asset is more than its disposal value.

The end of the financial year marks a good opportunity to review assets and ensure that your fixed asset register is accurate and up-to-date.

4.Give and get back. The 5% deduction limit on donations made by companies has been removed and all companies are now eligible for a donation deduction. The amount of the deduction is only limited by the level of the company’s net income.

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If you’re an employee, then the level of donations is only limited by your amount of income. So keep all of those receipts for donations over $5 and look forward to claiming back a 1/3 of the donations made. There are also some special rules around receipts for Christchurch donations which are a little less onerous.

Details are available on the IRD website, or contact your accountant.

5. Ditch the dead weight*. Stock value can have an impact on the taxable profit position of any business. I strongly encourage a physical stock take (as of 31 March). Scrap any obsolete or damaged stock. If it has lost its value then it may only be taking up space. You also have the option with all of your trading to stock to value it at the lower of cost, market, or replacement value. You can make this choice on your stock item by item. You don’t have to use the same method for all of your stock, but you do need the records to prove what you’ve done.

6. Get your systems working for you. There are some pretty amazing accounting systems out there these days for small to medium sized businesses, and year end is a good time to evaluate whether you are getting the most out of yours. Having the right system and knowing how to use it can mean not only having useful and timely information during the year, but also streamlining your end of year processes by allowing your accountant easy access to your files and getting information inputted quickly and easily. With a future focus on efficiency, and current proposals to simplify the taxation of small businesses we believe that a good, well implemented system can’t be beat for making your end of year process as stress free as possible.

7. Review your R&M. The Inland Revenue department has been clamping down on repairs and maintenance deductions, and while I’m sure we all want to maximise our tax deductions it’s important that attention be paid to ensure the deductions claimed are fair and reasonable, and within the IRD guidelines.

In particular, carefully check all repairs and maintenance over $500 and have these invoices ready for your accountant to review.

My advice is to approach the end of the financial year like any other project and project manage it. Any good accountant will be able to sit-down with you to go through everything that needs to be done. But instead of simply getting through the end of year, let’s try to take something away from it that can help improve our business processes and make next year even better! * Businesses can value closing stock at the opening stock value where turnover has been less than $1.3 million per year and the closing stock can be reasonably estimated to be less than $10,000 The Bellingham Wallace team are ready to help and can be contacted on 09 367 1623. www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz Matthew Bellingham.

Aaron Wallace.

Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Protecting Your Shareholding and Chattel Securities

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Nick Kearney is an Associate with Schnauer & Co. Limited in Milford.

NKearney@schnauer.com www.schnauer.com

In the last article we wrote on receiverships and liquidations, and the differences between them. In this article we comment on how funds initially invested into a company can be protected in the event of its collapse, along with related security issues.

The fundamental position with company incorporation is limited liability.

This means that the shareholders are not ordinarily liable for the debts of the company; and shareholders’ liability is limited to their initial capital investment in the company (for which they take shares in return).

If an initial capital injection of $100,000 is made, the shareholder who made it might like to protect that in the event of the company’s collapse.

This advance is usually treated as a loan by the shareholder to the company to allow the company to buy stock (for example) and commence trading. This loan could be repayable on demand and a loan agreement can be entered into between the company and the shareholder.

This loan is, in turn, secured through a security agreement over the company’s assets. These assets could be specifically itemised, or usually it is a general security over all of the assets of the company. The latter is preferable.

This security is then registered on a searchable register.

The timing of the registration of this security is very important. Subject to a couple of exceptions, registration is based on a first-off-the-rank basis, so it is critical to register the security immediately. If the company then borrows money for capital investment, or for cashflow purposes, the lender is likely to also want security over the company’s assets. If the shareholder hasn’t registered its security, it will then be forced to register behind the bank and lose priority to the

Established in 1988, Schnauer and Co is a well established boutique law firm located on the North Shore. Our expertise lies in the following areas of the law: • Relationship Property and Family Law • Trusts/Asset Protection and Estate Planning • Property • Commercial

bank. If the company is liquidated, the bank gets first bite at the assets (after IRD and staff wages).

Although the general rule with registrations is outlined above, one exception is a purchase money security interest – or PMSI for short.

A PMSI is a security interest that is taken in goods to secure payment of the purchase price. The best example is what is commonly known as retention of title, where a seller retains title in the goods to secure the purchase money owed on those goods.

If a bank takes security over all of the company’s assets and lends money for the purpose of the company making a purchase, the bank will have a PMSI in the goods acquired by that loan so long as it can show the loan was made for the specific purpose of buying those goods.

If a creditor claiming a PMSI has complied with the requirements of the legislation, the PMSI will take priority over other security interests, even if those security interests were registered earlier.

The intention of PMSIs is to allow company borrowers to seek alternative funding when acquiring new goods or assets without the need to execute priority agreements with existing security holders, which include shareholders.

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Tadpole Productions Presents: Driving Miss Daisy, at the PumpHouse, May 8th to 19th

Tadpole Productions was formed last year to bring quality theatre to the North Shore and 2012 saw two acclaimed plays staged by the group –“ The Lion in Winter” and “Last of the Red Hot Lovers”.

George Henare and Annie Whittle join forces for “Driving Miss Daisy” at the PumpHouse Two of New Zealand’s most iconic actors, George Henare and Annie Whittle join forces in the Tadpole Productions presentation of the classic Pulitzer prize winning play “Driving Miss Daisy”, to be performed at the historic PumpHouse Theatre on the shores of Lake Pupuke in May. Driving Miss Daisy will also feature Phil Peleton

as Miss Daisy’s son, and will be directed by wellknown theatre and TV personality Louise Wallace.

Henare and Whittle follow legendary pairings who have showcased Alfred Uhry’s timeless play on stage and screen, such as Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman, Vanesssa Redgrave and James Earl Jones and, most recently, Angela Lansbury with The Pulitzer Prize-winning Play

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Iconic New Zealand actors George Henare and Annie Whittle outside the PumpHouse Theatre. The two are the leads in Driving Miss Daisy, which starts at the PumpHouse on May 8th.

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Tadpole Productions was formed last year to bring quality theatre to the North Shore and 2012 saw two acclaimed plays staged by the group –“ The Lion in Winter” and “Last of the Red Hot Lovers”.

Auckland audiences are in for a treat with “Driving Miss Daisy”, their first show for 2013.

Spanning 25 years, just prior to the civil rights movement, the story of “Driving Miss Daisy” revolves around the warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between a rich, aging, crotchety Southern widow and her proud, soft-spoken chauffeur, hired by her son to avoid further disastrous car accidents.

Bookings are open for strictly limited season – May 8th to 19th. Performance times are Tuesday to Friday at 7-30pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 7-30pm; Sundays at 4pm. Concessions and block bookings available To book phone 489-8360 or you can book on line at www.pumphouse.co.nz

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The PumpHouse – What We Do On any given week, Killarney Park receives hundreds of visitors - from people who swim, dive or sail on the lake, families feeding the ducks, busloads of cruise ship tourists, to cafe customers and dog walkers.

It always seems to be busy, especially with the wonderful summer weather we’ve been experiencing, yet the staff at The PumpHouse still come across longtime locals who tell us that they’ve never been to our patch of the park and had no idea that The PumpHouse existed or what it’s for. Therefore it’s high time we reminded North Shore-ites about what we do. The PumpHouse is a community performing arts facility that operates as a programmed venue for hire for the performing arts and other managed and/or ticketed events. Our remit is to encourage participation in the arts at the local community level.

As well as theatre performances the venue hosts play readings, book launches, poetry slams, music competitions, wellness conferences, psychic readings and other kinds of events that might draw an audience from the local community. A community performing arts venue serves as entry level access for emerging performing artists and stage crew. Basically anyone can approach the management team at The PumpHouse with a proposal to produce an event at the venue.

Being a programmed venue means The PumpHouse management decides whether an event proposal fits within the parameters of the annual event calendar. Of course the venue isn’t free to use, but the hire fees are at the lower end of the scale to make the space affordable for community users.

The PumpHouse has great professional sound and lighting facilities, two pianos, including a Bluthner Grand and a top notch in-house ticketing system; offerings that improve every year thanks to the efforts of The PumpHouse staff and the North Shore Theatre and Arts Trust which administers the operations that take place in the 108-year-old-heritage building.

The PumpHouse’s most recent success with venue improvement projects is to secure $112,000 from the Community Facilities Development Fund North (via Auckland Council) in order to provide new toilets for our long-suffering patrons. This project will meet the building code minimum standards for disabled access

and also allows for a baby change area. We hope that by this time next year the project will be completed.

Cue cheers from the hundreds of parents who endue the queue for the loo at every children’s theatre production.

The PumpHouse welcomes young people in particular who might be interested in becoming involved with the theatre. One of the best ways to take that first step onto the stage is to join one of the local theatre groups that regularly produce shows at The PumpHouse such as Shoreside Theatre or North Shore Music Theatre. Groups like these are the lifeblood of community performing arts and offer opportunities to become involved in all aspects of theatre production.

Eco-Fest Launch Party 2013 Last month, The PumpHouse hosted the launch of EcoFest, a festival of events and activities with an environmental flavour.

Over 80 guests took afternoon tea amid summer sounds provided by Birkenhead College’s Jazz Trio.

A symbolic woven sculpture, made of harakeke, designed and created by flax educator Judy Te Hiwi, was presented to Festival Manager Louisa Chase who invited guests to weave their own personal tokens onto the art-piece. Speakers included long-time conservationist Gordon Ell, movie-maker Nancy Lan, performance poet and climate change activist Nalini Singh, and Councillor Wayne Walker, chair of the Auckland Council’s Environment & Sustainability Forum. EcoFest took place across the North Shore up to Orewa during March. It was supported by Auckland Council and co-ordinated by Kaipatiki Project, a community based organisation established in 1998 to carry out ecological restoration and environmental education with communities across the North Shore and further afield

accolades over the years under its various names owing to different sponsorship arrangements, including Continental Airlines, Carlton & United Breweries. These awards include the world title in 1981 and numerous New Zealand and Australian championship wins.

They were placed in the top ten in the world at the prestigious British Open Championships amd have released several CDs to wide critical acclaim.

Don’t miss them this month at The Pumphouse!

At the launch with the EcoFest banner, (left to right) Hamish Hopkinson (Kaipatiki Project Manager), Councillor Ann Hartley, Councillor Wayne Walker, Tabitha Becroft (Deputy Chair of Kaipatiki Project) and Lindsay Waugh (Chair of Kaipatiki Local Board).

Photo: H2 Photography.

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.

Top NZ Brass Band In April, as guests of the North Shore Organ and Keyboard Club, the multi-award winning Dalewool Auckland Brass band will perform.

The band was founded in 1919 as the Auckland Watersiders Silver Band and has achieved numerous

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April 15 – May 4 Tim Bray Productions presents The Dragon of an Ordinary Family

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North Shore YMCA: News

Left: The 2013 YMCA North Shore Raise up Crew.

Back row, left to right: Ben Rogers (Raise up Coordinator), Dominik Beyer, Gabriel Rutherford, Sophie Wilson, Caroline Taylor, Jacob Ngaha, Peter Walsh.

Middle row, left to right: Alvin Aduna, Vyoma Patel, Alice Alfree, Tamara Bullock, Tony Rodokal.

Front row, left to right: Carol Lee, Nica Israel, Jacob Colligan, Gary Qian, Liam Kelly.

2013 YMCA North Shore Raise up Crew After 250 applications this year, we are pleased to announce the 42 members of the YMCA North Shore Raise up Crew for 2013!

Tuesday Team Birkenhead College – Hannah Schwartfeger (yr 13), Nica Israel (yr 13) and Jacob Colligan (yr 11). Northcote College – Gabriel Rutherford (yr 13), Karl Nonu (yr 12) and Margaret Vine (yr 12). Westlake Boys – Alvin Aduna (yr 13), James Bailey (yr 13) and Tony Rodokal (yr 12). Westlake Girls – Alice Alfree (yr 13), Carol Lee (Yr 13) and Vyoma Patel (yr 13). Carmel – Elena Siljic (yr 13) and Sasha Lal (yr 12). Rosmini – Jacob Ngaha (yr 13), Liam Kelly (yr 13) and Peter Walsh (yr 13).

Takapuna Grammar – Sophie Wilson (yr 13), Caroline Taylor (yr 12), Tamara Bullock (yr 12) and Gary Qian (yr 11)

Thursday Team Glenfield College – Te Amo Fox (yr 13), Celeste Smith-Kasene (yr 12) and Jessica Curtis (yr 12). Kristin – Elspeth Carroll (yr 12) and Lizzie Lunn (yr 12).

Albany Senior – Kelsey Townshend (yr 13), Queenie Jose (yr 13), Mat BudzynaDawidowski (yr 12) and Max Hope-Powell (yr 12). Pinehurst – Hannah Rogers (yr 12) and Tayla Furlong (yr 12). Hato Petera – Maihi Bennett (yr 11) and Tayla-Rose Campbell (yr 11). Rangitoto – Ella Meredith (yr 12), Katherine Lee (yr 12), Rachael Allan (yr 12), Amy Crowther (yr 11) and Kathryn Huang (yr 11). Long Bay – Caitlin Henneker (yr 13), Emma Wood (yr 12) and Oceana-Blue Helleur (yr12) Our aim this year is to focus on creative/art events so we can showcase the amazing talent of our young people on the Shore. We have been planning a number of creative events and the first is

Artistry

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

There is a mountain of amazing teenage artists on the North Shore.

At a time when employment is difficult for teenagers, we have created an art exhibition to support our young aspiring artists. Artistry is an art exhibition where the public can purchase art through a silent auction. There will be live musical and dance performance, with drinks and food. Come and support our local artists, and pick up some amazing art for a reasonable price! The date is Sunday 23rd June 10am – 12.30pm at YMCA North Shore. For more information email ben.rogers@ nzymca.com or call the YMCA 480 7099.

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April School Holidays at YMCA North Shore for children aged 5-15 years.

After a busy Term 1, thoughts turn towards activity for the kids during the April School Holidays – and YMCA North Shore has you covered. Heaps of our favourite trips are back, as requested by the children, and after fantastic feedback last holidays Auckland Jet Boat Tours and Metrolanes have been added again.

Don’t forget our in-house sports programme now runs both weeks of the school holiday for those who are more sport orientated, or don’t want to go out on a specific trip. These holidays we have instructors joining us for Squash, Dance, Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and more. YMCA North Shore holiday programme is supported by funding by the MSD and OSCAR subsidies are available to parents through Work and Income.

View the programme on our website www.ymcaauckland.org.nz Heaps to see and do these holidays at your local YMCA! – Out there, around here.

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Choosing a Waxing Salon

Hygiene and cleanliness is paramount: Nothing is more off-putting than going to a place that doesn’t look clean and hygienic. A good salon will ensure any traces of a previous client are banished before you get into the room. Look out for: • A strict no-double dipping policy – who wants spatulas used on their personal-bits that have been re-dipped in wax used by another client?

• Disposable gloves worn by the therapist for any intimate waxing • Fresh bed sheet for your wax • Clean wax pots and sterilised utensils (e.g. tweezers) Price – you get what you pay for: If the price looks too good to be true, generally it is! Good therapists should be paid well and that should be reflected in the price you pay for your treatment. You don’t want salons cutting corners when it comes to delivering a high quality and safe wax.

Service – experience counts: How experienced are the therapists? Do they specialise in waxing? Do they look like they actually enjoy waxing?

If the answers are Very, Yes and Yes! then you know you are onto a winner. Waxing ‘down there’ can be a daunting experience so you need a therapist who makes you feel comfortable from start to finish.

Bare Waxing and Skin Care Centres are Auckland’s leading Brazilian waxing and grooming specialists with highly trained experienced staff.

They also offer eyebrow threading, spray tanning, Dermalogica skin treatments & products, make-up application, manicures, pedicures and more. To find out more visit www.barewaxing.co.nz

The experts at Bare Waxing and Skin Care Centres can answer your beauty questions.

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Not all beauty salons and spas are created equal and although many claim to be experts in waxing, there really is an art to it. You need to be confident you are entrusting your delicate bits to someone who knows what they are doing. Vivianne Bryant, director of Bare Waxing and Skin Centres has identified three key criteria you need to consider when choosing a professional salon or spa.

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

Wood Sculpture Live 2013 Wood Sculpture Live 2013 is the 7th instalment of this exciting biennial event at Lake House Arts Centre.

Art enthusiasts and the public of all ages will have the rare chance to watch talented sculptors in action, transforming logs of raw Macrocarpa, Cedar, Pohutukawa, Norfolk Pine, Silky Oak and Totora into stunning sculptures.

For an intense 10 days, Lake House will be humming with the noise of chainsaws and power tools as up to 25 artists push themselves to finish their sculptures before the exhibition opening and awards ceremony on Sunday the 28th April. The Lake House gardens will then return to normal and become the venue for the completed outdoor wood sculptures.

The sculptures will be in situ from the 28th April to the 26th of May; all are welcome to visit this significant outdoor exhibition.

Come and visit our lovely café and view some woodcuts from the Studio Printmakers Collective. We will also have small sculptural works from the Wood Sculpture artists displayed in the Becroft Gallery from

the 19th of April to the 12th of May. Major sponsors of Wood Sculpture Live 2013 are the Devonport/Takapuna Local Board, Creative Communities, the Becroft Foundation and Benefitz.

For more information about Wood Sculpture Live event please contact the Event Coordinator Lisa Rogers (09) 486 4877 or email manager@ lakehousearts.org.nz . Visit our website: www. lakehousearts.org.nz and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/woodsculptureliveatlakehouse.

arts education programme has something for every member of the family, running weekend workshops, after school classes, holiday programmes and adult daytime classes.

Lake House is open 9:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed on public holidays.

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Barry’s Point Reserve in Takapuna. It is a beautiful heritage building and a good example of a 19th century Edwardian/ Victorian villa. It once stood proud on Takapuna Beach but was moved in 1996 to Barry’s Point Reserve to live on as an active and vibrant arts centre. The Lake House galleries have a constantly changing exhibition programme and the centre boasts 11 studios on site with a range of artists including a ceramicist and bronze caster, painters, printmakers, photographers, fabric design and performing arts, as well as the HQ for the NZ Body Art Awards. The vibrant and varied

WOOD SCULPTURE LIVE 2013

LIVE CARVING EVENT Open to the public daily 17th - 27th April • Outdoor exhibition 28th April - 26th May • Indoor sculpture exhibition 19th April 12th May Proudly supported by:

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We are privileged indeed to be presenting Seen Recently.

Emerging Artists from the Wallace Arts Trust Collection which will be officially opened by Sir James on Saturday 13th April.

Northart hosts Sir James Wallace If you haven’t yet made the trek out to Hillsborough to the Pah Homestead to look at Sir James Wallace’s magnificent collection of art, call into Northart during April and get a small ‘taste’ of the collection.

We are privileged indeed to be presenting Seen Recently. Emerging Artists from the Wallace Arts Trust Collection which will be officially opened by Sir James on Saturday 13th April. The exhibition has been curated by arts critic (and arts commentator for the National Business Review) John Daly-Peoples, and it will include a diverse array of work – from painting to object art, sculpture, installation and possibly video by some of New Zealand’s most exciting young art graduates.

A definite must-see for those interested in contemporary art. John Daly-Peoples will give a floor talk on the exhibition on Sunday 28 April at 2pm. All are welcome, admission is free.

Opening on the same evening - and also “must sees” - are exhibitions by Fiona Lee Graham (Out of the Blue), Frances Rood (Transposition) and Jacqueline Aust (Enshrined). The works in the three shows are very different, and each compelling in their own way. Fiona’s paintings are peopled with strange half-human half-animal creatures as she explores the internal world of the human psyche and soul, and the questions and situations that life presents. By contrast Frances’s works are made of cut paper. She too is concerned with the inner world – but the physical rather than the spiritual. As she cuts into each individual sheet of paper, she exposes

a complex play of light and shade, negative and positive spaces, building up layer upon layer which combine in depth, complexity and fragility to resemble and reference medical imagery; thus transforming the ubiquitous medium of paper into dynamic structural forms. Jacqueline Aust uses the medium of print – etching on waxed paper to consider the ways in which we honour, treasure, protect, revere and enshrine objects, ideas, principles, and the essence of life. These four exhibitions are open to the public on Sunday 14th April and continue until 1 May. Currently showing in the window galleries is a series of installations by Northcote Point artist, Sheridan Keith. Glass, metal, wire, wool textile, mirror, objets d’art and antiques are assembled together in such as way as to evoke historical and personal associations. They will be on view until 1 May. Also happening in late April is the first of the Northart winter seminar series.

Installation artist Tiffany Singh (who’s work “Fly me up to Where You Are” made in collaboration with Auckland school children, was one of the stars of the Auckland Art Festival) will be our first guest speaker. 7pm Wednesday 24 April, admission free. Phone the gallery or check out our website for further information If you haven’t yet seen Tracing the Seasons, a retrospective exhibition of works 1969 – 2012 by Geoff Tune you have a weekend only to do so – it closes 4pm on Sunday 7 April. Northart will be closed on Anzac Day.

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

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The Rose Centre: What's on

Snip

Bonking James Bond

by April Phillips

It’s not often that Don Corleone, the Godfather, and James Bond, agent 007 get to appear on the same stage together outside a Vegas talent quest show!

Now, however, NZ writer April Phillips has cleverly cast them as central characters in her two one-act plays Snip and Bonking James Bond, playing as a double billing at The Rose Centre in May 2013. Phillips is previously a McPhail & Gadsby collaborator and author of the phenomenally successful comedy STiFF that Phoenix Theatre presented to sell-out audiences at the Rose Centre in 2008.

Inside the heads of some very ordinary seeming characters facing life-changing decisions you will find some very odd fantasies. In SNIP, Frank’s overstretched wife Jenny is demanding that he start shouldering some responsibility in their relationship and wants him to have a vasectomy. The Don appears like a Dark Knight to champion this threat to Frank’s manhood. As Frank finds himself caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place he must decide what is the best way to man up to a situation like this?

In Phillips’ second play, ‘bonking’ James Bond is Betty’s solution to her own major dilemma. Faced with irrefutable evidence of a failing marriage Betty is devastated but tries to win back her man by playing the reverse psychology card. In the process she finds unsuspected reserves of resourcefulness and energy that just might carry her through to find what she really wants out of life.

April Phillips has a real knack (if you will pardon the pun) of finding bizarre and hilarious moments in the most domestic realities. And in these two cleverly whimsical short plays she reveals just how we mask our deepest fears and paradoxically how that helps us to face up to them more easily. In SNIP and BONKING JAMES BOND we see once again why April Phillips is one of New Zealand’s best playwrights.

Performance details: 9th - 18th May 2013 at The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont Tuesday - Saturday 8pm, Sunday matinee 2pm Tickets - $25, $20 concessions, $15 special nights BOOKINGS www.eventfinda.co.nz or phone The Rose Centre 0-9-445 9900

Phillips is previously a McPhail & Gadsby collaborator and author of the phenomenally successful comedy STiFF that Phoenix Theatre presented to sell-out audiences at the Rose Centre in 2008.

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The Irish Man’ by Bill Burke, first prize winner 2012 Purely Pastel Exhibition.

Pastel Artists of New Zealand (PANZ) Exhibition The Pastel Artists of New Zealand( PANZ) now in their 10th year will be holding their National Convention and Exhibition at the Mairangi Arts Centre in April.

Each year the convention and exhibition are held in a different town so we are very fortunate to have them in Mairangi Bay in 2013.The exhibition “Purely Pastel” will open to the public at 6pm on Friday 5 April and run until 27 April. This will be a great chance to see the work of approximately 60 pastel artists nationwide as well as local artists, Julia Henderson, Julie Freeman, Merle Bishop, Joan Taylor, Nicola Warner and Cynthia McKenzie. The exhibition will be judged by well-known Australian pastel artist Grace Paleg and includes awards for the best paintings with all works for sale. It is an exciting time for pastel artists to gather together for exchange of ideas and techniques and for the public to see the beautiful works by pastel artists from all over New Zealand.

PANZ: www.pastelartists.co.nz Grace Paleg: www.gracepaleg.co.nz

Term & School Holiday Art Classes Check out Mairangi Arts Centre’s term art classes for all ages & our school holiday programme for kids, www.mairangiarts.co.nz Online booking available!

Correction to last article: glass artwork pictured was by student Suzan Lee, not glass artist Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson. Our apologies-MAC Mairangi Arts Centre. 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay, ph.478-2237, email: mairangiartscentre@xtra.co.nz, www.mairangiarts.co.nz. Hours: 9.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat.

Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm.

We open on Sundays for some exhibitions.

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Education: Kristin School

Artful Intelligence

Peter Pan takes Flight for

New Zealand Premiere Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Robbie Williams and Kristin’s cast of Peter Pan have one thing in common – come April, they will have all taken to the skies with the help of Flying by Foy, the most widelyrespected theatrical flying service in the world.

Kristin School is renowned for producing top quality musical productions. It is this reputation that has earned the school the rights to the New Zealand Premiere of Peter Pan and while the bar is set incredibly high for the cast and crew, nothing could prepare audiences for what’s in store when the show opens in April. The Kristin stage will be the backdrop to the most technically ambitious production ever undertaken by the school and all of the magic of Neverland will come alive – with flying.

International experts Flying by Foy have been brought in to work with the production team and cast members are preparing for the stage experience of their life. Flying Director Stephen Barber visited the team in March to conduct initial setup tests and begin the process of choreographing the elaborate technical elements of the show.

For over 55 years Flying by Foy have pioneered the use of innovative techniques and patented mechanical inventions to revolutionise theatrical flight. They created the magic of Willy Wonka’s Bubble Machine, were responsible for Lady Gaga’s iconic performance above the crowd at the 2010 MTV VMA’s and were behind Robbie Williams’ memorable flight over Mt Smart Stadium during his New Zealand tour.

While large scale productions in New Zealand’s biggest theatres and stadiums have seen this level of technology before, this will be the first time something of this scale has been done in a school setting.

The show’s Director, Mrs Lorna Rood, is confident that by consulting with the world’s leading experts the magical illusion of effortless and dynamic flight will be achieved while still paying absolute attention to the safety of the cast.

These technical scenes are only one part of the magic, however. The award-winning music score

by Stiles and Drewe - the creative duo behind the recent Mary Poppins tour – and the compelling characters of Sir James Barrie’s much-loved tale will combine to capture the imagination of audience members of all ages. Such an ambitious show is only made possible thanks to the incredible support that the North Shore community offers the Kristin Performing Arts programme. Kristin’s major productions are entirely funded by ticket sales, and the school’s 1200-seater Auditorium is regularly sold out for big events such as this. For everyone connected to the school’s Performing Arts programme, this is one of the things that make the Arts at Kristin unique.

“To be able to offer such high calibre performance opportunities to our students is a source of great pride for our school,” said the show’s Producer and Executive Principal Peter Clague. “In the last few years we have put on Jesus Christ Superstar (2011) and Cats (2012), and each was more demanding than the last. This year I have every belief that Peter Pan will redefine what an audience can expect from a school production.”

Tickets for Peter Pan are on sale now at www.iticket.co.nz

The Kristin stage will be the backdrop to the most technically ambitious production ever undertaken by the school and all of the magic of Neverland will come alive – with flying.

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The Auckland Art Festival’s White Night had a fun new twist this year with the addition of a competitive robotics display in the Remuera Library, hosted by Kristin’s K-Force Robotics team.

Presenting ‘Artful Intelligence – the Art and Science of Robots’, K-Force showcased their custom made robots alongside creative works by Jeff Thomson, Peter Roche, Victoria Bell, Corrina Hoseason, Enuake Sirikige, Paul Radford, Kristin Perrett, Iain Cheesman, Chris Hargreaves, Mia Straka, Jarad Bryant, Simon Oosterdijk, artist rugs by Dilana Workshop, the dancers of SABA Young Ballet, The Experimental Bakery, and The Electric Boutique.

Ranked amongst the top secondary school teams in New Zealand, Kristin’s K-Force competitors regularly feature on the podium at national and international events. Team Captain Christian Silver (Year 12) was on the team that won the Judges Award and World Title at the 2010 World Championships in the USA. He was only 13 at the time and this year Christian will return to the States to challenge for the 2013 World Title in Los Angeles with Year 13 teammate Lingshu Liu. The pair has qualified for the World’s after winning the Excellence and Invent Awards at the Asia Pacific VEX Robotics Championships last year.

Competitive robotics is a growing global movement, designed to inspire and engage the next generation of world leaders in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Innovation, collaboration, creativity and competition are the foundation for VEX Robotics which, through the process of design and development, sees custom-built robots going head to head, testing the limits of the design teams’ skill, ingenuity and imagination.

White Night is a worldwide celebration of the contemporary arts, held in 23 cultural capitals of the world since 2001. The event brought together the inspiring work of acclaimed New Zealand artists from a diverse range of artistic activities, including the visual and applied arts, performance, design, digital film, food, live music, and the science, technology and experimental fields.

Joining K-Force in the battle for White Night were teams from Onehunga High School, Auckland Homeschool and Lynfield College.

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Building Greatness.

It’s best to start early.

To visit our Kindergarten, request a prospectus or book a school tour, please contact Admissions Registrar Linda Teagle on 09 415 9566 Ext 2324 or admissions@kristin.school.nz

Kristin Family Picnic For the first time in several years there was no threat of rain to dampen spirits at this year’s Kristin Family Picnic. A crowd of almost 700 gathered on the school fields for a festive evening of family fun. Picnic tables and rugs were laid with homemade treats, and the many food stalls did a roaring trade in dumplings, sausages and sweet treats.

The Middle School’s Spooky House was a huge hit, and the inflatable obstacle course, extreme slide, go-karts and vertical bungee were hot favourites with the crowds of students of all ages. Meanwhile, an array of musical entertainment was on offer by students for those who preferred to relax in the evening sunshine with friends. A major fundraising event for the many student-led groups within the school, the Family Picnic is one of the best opportunities for students to promote their cause and gain support from those outside of their class circle.

Across the board the fundraising initiatives were a huge success and, thanks to the generous backing of the Kristin community, the sports teams, clubs and service groups who were championing their cause raised over $5000 collectively, setting them a big step closer to their individual goals.

This would not have been possible without the many families who contributed delectable homemade dishes for the various fundraising stalls or those who gave their time to run the stalls while others enjoyed the sunshine. The strength of a school’s community reflects the spirit and dedication of its members, so it was only fitting that this year’s Family Picnic marked 40 years of Kristin, a school founded on these very principles of family and community.

Anniversary celebrations continued at the Foundation Day Assembly, details of which will feature in next month’s Channel.

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Left to Right: Mr Arnold Van Den Heuvel, Jack Meng, Ray Ong, Samuel Brotherton, Pita Roycroft, Brad Lonergan, Max Rogers, Baozehen Fang, Mr David Ferguson, Mr Simon Higgins. Absent: Philip Fricke.

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“Top of the World” Westlake Boys continued with their outstanding academic achievements when they received the most ‘top of the World’ academic awards in New Zealand at the Cambridge International Examination award ceremony recently.

Pita Roycroft led this impressive group with his two impressive awards in History and Geography, both at A level, while Jack Meng and Brad Lonergan achieved their awards at Applied Information and Communication Technology at AS and A level respectively, while Max Rogers achieved his in Physical Education at AS level. In addition, another notable academic achievement was the number of boys who received Scholarships. Last year, a grand total of 79 boys were awarded scholarships, including 11 outstanding scholarships. The top individual performers were Prasad Ravi and Jefferson Wong with six scholarships, Matthew Lie with five (including two outstanding) and Jae Ha Lee and Colin Ong with 5 each. Fraser Capill, Andy Kim, Daniel Kjestrup, Charles Robertson and Pita Roycroft also received multiple scholarship awards.

Panelists at the “Healthy Sports Debate” Father Son Breakfast, from L to R, Westlaker Dr Thomas Reynolds (NZ rep mountain biker), Maia Jackman MNZM, Westlakers Cameron Gibson (Olympic swimmer) and Kent Johns (Radio Sport).

Westlake Father Son

“Healthy Sports Debate” Breakfast Thank you to the 160 fathers and sons who set the alarm early and came along to enjoy a three course breakfast at the first Westlake Father Son Breakfast this week.

The topical subject of performance enhancing substances was discussed by our expert panel, hosted by Westlaker Kent Johns, Radio Sport’s “Sports Vox”.

Panelists included Westlakers Dr Thomas Reynolds (NZ rep Mountain Biker and

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Education: Westlake Boy’s High School

Orienteer, Cameron Gibson (Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimmer) and Football Fern legend Maia Jackman from Drug Free Sport NZ. Topics of discussion included the physical impacts of banned substances; progress in detection practices; the need for doping education and awareness; the reasons sport must remain dope free; the career and personal implications of being caught and labelled a “drugs cheat”; the need to exercise moral integrity; the hidden dangers of some “everyday” medicines and supplements.

The strongest message of the 45 minute discussion was that sporting achievements only count if a sportsman/woman can look him/herself in the mirror and know that they’re on the podium with their integrity intact, as a result of hard work, discipline and determination.

Our next breakfast is on Thursday 16th May and will be for Mothers, Grandmothers and Sons. Guest speaker is trans-Atlantic endurance rower and Antarctic explorer, Kevin Biggar.

The strongest message of the 45 minute discussion was that sporting achievements only count if a sportsman/ woman can look him/herself in the mirror and know that they’re on the podium with their integrity intact, as a result of hard work, discipline and determination.

Top (L to R): Sean Law, Sam Brotherton, Judd Baker, Callum Law, Josh Howe.

Bottom, (L to R): Tamu Dimario, Meysum Shafahi, Stuart Holthusen, Jack Salt, Nick Sugden.

New Zealand Reps Stuart Holthusen, Nick Sugden, Meysum Shafahi and Tamu Dimario were selected for the NZ U 17 World Cup squad to play in the Football World Cup qualifiers.

Sam Brotherton and Judd Baker were both selected for the NZSS U19 Football team to play a series of international fixtures in Ireland and the UK during April and May this year. Sean and Callum Law were selected for the tournament team at the NZSS Touch National competition in December last year. Josh Howe and Jack Salt were also selected for the NZ U20 Basketball team to play in Australia in February this year.

Westlake Auckland Rowing Champions The annual Head of Harbour Rowing Regatta was held at Lake Pupuke in February this year where Westlake’s U18 crew, U16 Quad and Lightweight U18 four were Auckland Champions.

Westlake Boys also won the Auckland School’s Fleet Racing Championships, by a large margin. Congratulations to Josh Handa and Tom Duffett(420 class), Finn Croft(Techno class), Sam Wallis, Michael Stern and Yuki Watanabe(Starling class) and Tom Fyfe, Harry Milne and Blake Nicholson(Optimist class).

Westlake Boys won the All Schools Regional Pétanque Cup competing against 32 teams at the Herne Bay Pétanque Club last Friday.

The team (Matt Robinson, Yishen Zhou, Emile McArthur, James Mackessack, Jacob Siermans, Zeeshan Shaikh, Tim Becker, William Chen, William Hung, Alex Hung, Ben Streten and Mark Huang coached by Miss Aurelie Kerbellec displayed a lot of energy throughout the day as well as excellent skill and strategy execution.

The final game against St Kentigern was won by 11 – 6, securing the overall win and taking the cup for the first time.

Senior 8: Back row(L to R) Ryan Davenport, Scott Houston, Matthew Cole, Marty Davenport, Marco Hofma. Front Row( L to R): Cameron Webster, Kyle Lennon, Tim Zouch, Ben Partridge.

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Pin; Longest Drive; Best Dressed Team Registration deadline: Thursday 28 March 2013 A packed lunch, on-course refreshments and a light evening meal are included. A cash bar will operate in the clubhouse at the end of play Proceeds from this event will provide funding for Westlakers’ memorabilia projects and financial assistance for selected senior students who need help to meet the costs of their secondary school education.

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Education: Rosmini College

Rosmini Cricket Legacy Continues Rosmini College has continued its proud tradition in Cricket by making the Premier A Championship round of the Auckland Secondary Schools competition.

As well as that it had three players selected in the Secondary Schools Representative teams. Connor Ridge who has amassed 319 runs at an average of 45 was selected in the A team ( A feat he has achieved every year at Secondary School ). Alex Du Rand who scored 319 runs , averaging 32 and took 14 wickets has been selected in the B team as an all - rounder ( Despite the fact he is actually a wicket - keeper ) and Jake Fitzgibbon is also in the B team after taking 17 wickets, with best figures of 4 for 9.

Rosmini boy to head

The Young Whites Football team Adam Mitchell, a year 12 student at Rosmini College in Takapuna, is to play in the top Under 17 New Zealand national team at the qualifiers in Vanuatu this April.

The down-to-earth young man has been chosen to captain the team but is very relaxed about the searchlight focusing on him. Nevertheless, Adam predicts that his team will advance to the World Cup in Qatar and The Arab Emirates in October. To get that far they will have to win a tournament consisting of six teams, NZ, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia.

Adam started football at an early age and as a ten-year-old he joined the WYNRS – programme founded and run by the former New Zealand football star Wynton Rufer where he particularly developed his outstanding technical skills. Since year 8 Adam has played for Rosmini College where he joined the 1st XI team as a 10 year old boy.

Adam plays club for Central United and has just recently signed a contract with their 1st XI team which plays in the best Auckland League. He also plays in the Auckland City team that every winter participates in the ASB Premier League which is a competition between regional teams consisting of the best players from their region.

If you ask Adam how he has come that far, his first reason is the support and encouragement he has received from his parents. Hard work, never missing a training session or a match, unless injured off course, the comradeship with fellow team mates

and the love for football are other important factors in his success, he says. Willy Gerdsen, the assistant Young Whites coach and coach for the East Coast Bays 1st XI and the Waikato FC, has only positive critics about the player and comments that Adams’ positive, non-primadona attitude towards fellow players and hard work together with brilliant skills, has gained him the captaincy of the Young Whites.

Mr Gerdsen has known Adam for several years as he has been involved in Rosmini Football since 2009 as a development coach.

Look out for Adam in the news media sport sections in the years to come. No doubt you frequently will see his name and achievements mentioned.

Did you know that…?

During the recent Conclave of Cardinals in Rome to elect a new Pope for the Roman Catholic Church, at the same time, in the Italian Province of Piedmont, representatives of the Rosminian Institute of Charity were also going through the process of electing a new Superior General.

Rosmini College in Takapuna is one of a number of Catholic Schools throughout the world who are associated with the Institute of Charity, founded in the eighteenth century by the great priest and philosopher, Blessed Antonio Rosmini.

As Cardinals of the Catholic Church gathered in Rome last week to elect a new pope, twentyfour Rosminian priests and brothers from many parts of the world assembled at Domodossola, in the Italian province of Piedmont, for their General Congregation. The major item on the agenda was the election of a new leader and successor of Antonio Rosmini.

The Institute had recently accepted the resignation of its previous Superior General, Fr James Flynn, who had given several years of dedicated service and was required by its rules to resign upon reaching the age of 75.

Similar to the Conclave, the election of the new Superior General, Fr Don Vito Nardin, was very quick and emphatic.

Don Vito Nardin was born in Northern Italy on 29 August 1945, very near the birthplace of Blessed Antonio Rosmini. He entered the Rosminians in 1960 and was ordained priest in 1972. He is recognised by many who know him as a humble and saintly man, well versed in the Rosminian Charism and spirituality.

Catholics throughout the world are joyful at the outcome of the Papal election and are praying for their new Pope Francis. At the same time, thousands of Rosminians rejoice in the election of Fr Don Vito Nardin and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide him in his leadership of the Institute of Charity.

Newly elected leader of the Rosminian Order, Don Vito Nardin.

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Carla Newton and Roberto Panovski.

Whole cast during Sunday rehearsal.

Hmm, where are we up to?

A study in concentration.

A Unique Course in Theatre Arts The Musical Theatre course, developed by Ms Jane Horder, is the only one of its kind on the Shore.

A full subject, it has the same number of timetabled hours as Chemistry or Mathematics or English. Students may begin in Year 12 and remain for two years if they wish. Four of last year’s Year 12 students are currently in their second year.

Their experience is invaluable in assisting the ‘newbies’ to settle in. It is one of the unique features of the course, fully integrating fourth and fifth year students with common goals and outcomes. This is the third year for the course, and the professional outcomes for students have already been wonderful.

Harriett Maire, one of 2012’s second years, not only won a place on a three week trip to the Globe theatre, as part of the 2013 SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company, she also gained an Outstanding Scholarship grade in Drama. Peter Sorrenson continues to be involved with group music at university, after honing his singing talents in shows such as The Alice Project and the Gumboot Project, along with a lead role in West Side Story, pairing with Harriett, as Tony, to her Maria. Petra Bullock has headed to Wellington to continue her song-writing career and Alice Nicholl continues to develop her singing, looking forward to a future in theatre.

Meanwhile Seamus Ford is currently directing Grease for the National Youth Theatre Company.

The current production is of Godspell, being performed as an ensemble,

although some parts have been identified, with new-comer Josef Scott in the role of Jesus and Roberto Panovski as Judas. Executive director, Rhonda Daverne is at the helm, and Jane Horder is the musical director. The production will go on stage in the School Hall, in April beginning with Sunday matinée at 3.00 p.m. on April 14, followed by three evening performances on 14th, 15th and 16th.at 7.30 pm. Student tickets are $10 and adults $20. Bookings on 4894167.

Josef Scott, as Jesus, far left.

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Education: Pinehurst School

Pinehurst’s Lydia Ko

Claims Halberg Award

OPEN DAY: 12 JUNE 2013

Pinehurst Student Lydia Ko was awarded the prestigious Emerging Talent Award at the Halberg Awards, held last month at Vector arena.

Appearing prominently in video footage leading up to the announcement, Lydia’s was the first of the Halberg Awards announced for the evening.

Competing in Canberra in the Australian Open at the time of the awards, unfortunately Lydia was unable to accept her award in person.

Often referred to as the ‘teenage golf sensation’ Lydia continued to turn heads that week, recording a record breaking start at The Australian Open to finish the lowest round in her career at 10-under 63, and finishing the event in third position. These impressive achievements occurred just one short week after Lydia became the first Kiwi to win the New Zealand Open.

PRIMARY TOUR 9:30am

JUNIOR & SENIOR COLLEGE TOUR 1:30pm

Pinehurst Swimmer Achieves

at National Juniors Junior College Year 8 student Jarod Kropp put on an excellent performance at the 2013 Swimming New Zealand Juniors. Jarod placed 2nd in New Zealand for the 100m Backstroke, 4th in New Zealand for 200m Backstroke and 6th in NZ for the 50m Backstroke.

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Medal for

Tennis team The tennis team completed their season with a Silver medal at the New Zealand Secondary School Teams Championships in Auckland.

The team were: Lauren Alter, Rosie Cheng, Caitlin Beazley, Jana Stanojevic and Stella Cliffe. Rosie Cheng has been selected as one of three in the New Zealand Junior Federation Cup Tennis team for 2013. The team will compete in Gimcheon, Korea in late April.

Gold medal winning Westlake Girls High School Under 16 4’s rowing team.

Four medals at Maadi Cup Rowing The team: Lauren Alter, Rosie Cheng, Caitlin Beazley, Jana Stanojevic, Stella Cliffe and manager Mrs Larnder.

International Women’s Day 12 prefects and several staff members attended a breakfast on Friday March 8th to celebrate International Women’s Day. This celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The guest speaker was Dr Jackie Blue, National List MP and former Breast Physician and she spoke on the issue of forced marriages, how it affects students in Auckland secondary schools and her Private Member’s Bill to prevent them.

The prefects found Jackie’s presentation most informative and the question and answer session that followed allowed them to gain a greater understanding of this Dr Jackie Blue with Westlake Girls Prefects. issue.

Triathlon success for Alana Lythe Westlake Girls High School Year 12 student Alana Lythe won the Silver medal in the Senior Girls New Zealand Triathlon Secondary Schools Championships in Christchurch.

This is Alana’s first year in the senior girls section.

Alana Lythe.

Westlake Girls High School returned from the Rowing Maadi Cup with four medals in tow.

The haul of one gold and three bronze medals bettered last year’s number of three.

The highlight was the Under 16 4’s winning gold and claiming Westlake’s first gold medal since 2002. The crew included: Cait Dowden, Poppy Logan, Sian Anderson, Renee Scott-French and Amber Fordham (cox). They were coached by Kim Dowden.

The three bronze medals were in the Under 16 8’s. Crew: Cait Dowden, Poppy Logan, Sian Anderson, Renee Scott-French, Holly Ellett, Courtney McCormick, Adelia Bolam, Catriona Stanton and Amber Fordham (cox). The Under 18 pairs: Maddie Dobier and Jessica Remmington and the Under 18 Novice 4’s of: Yingzi Song, Amber Gorrie, Caitlin Westlake Girls High School Under 18 Nugent, Sophie Salt and Amber Novice 4’s rowing team.

Fordham (cox).

Volleyball team performs well at nationals The Westlake Girls Premier Volleyball team performed exceptionally well at the New Zealand Secondary School National tournament.

Held in Palmerston North, the tournament consisted of over 2,000 players and officials with nine different grades. Westlake went into the tournament ranked 12th as the highest North Harbour team, where they placed 4th, just missing out on the bronze medal.

The team consisted of: Zoe Cronin (Captain), Bethany Hayman, Annalise Vukets, Steffi Tindale, Becca Fosita, Annuska Menoita, Jen Gale, Chelsea Martin, Hannah Cronin and Aria Koria. Bethany Hayman was named in the NZSS Tournament team.

Westlake Girls Premier Volleyball team.

Bethany Hayman was named in the New Zealand Secondary School Volleyball Tournament team.

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From the Auckland Weekly News of 7 October 1909 - Captioned: A popular Auckland Holiday Resort: Looking (towards Milford) from the hills above Castor-Oil Bay, near Takapuna.

The Bays

Castor, Campbells, Murrays and Mairangi Bays The firm Brown and Campbell originally purchased the area around Campbells Bay in 1845, but the Bay is not named after Dr John Logan Campbell. That firm sold sixty acres to Alexander Mackay and his brother Donald Mackay, who arrived in Auckland in 1851, farming there from 1852 to around 1882. Thus, the area became known as Donald Mackay’s Bay. Mackay then sold to Robert Johnston, who arrived in Auckland in 1880 and had worked for a time on the Waitakere railway tunnel, completing the Helensville to Auckland railway line.

The Johnstons owned what was now Johnston’s Bay until around 1897 and farmed dairy cattle and vegetables. From 1887 they were also caretakers for Charles White Cave, a solicitor, who wanted a seaside holiday home. Around 1894, Cave sold his land and holiday home to Duncan Campbell, of Campbell’s Shoe Company, and it is after him that the Bay is named. The Johnstons moved to Northcote in 1899. Upon Duncan Campbell’s death in 1907 the land was sold to John Mackay, a nephew of Donald Mackay.

It was subdivided by a syndicate from 1915, and marketed as Campbells Bay. Joseph Murray arrived in Auckland with Robert Johnston in 1880 and came to his bay (Murrays Bay) in 1881. Murray started with 120 acres in the area and eventually had 174 acres. He ran dairy

cows and sheep, collected kauri gum and harvested corn and other grain crops - he had his own windmill in what is now Scarboro Terrace, off Beach Road. A lifelong bachelor, he taught Sunday school at the Methodist Church in Takapuna. In 1912, he sold to a subdivider all but a smallholding around his house, in what became Montrose Terrace by the beach at Mairangi Bay. His former land was marketed as a “new seaside resort”, and just “one hour’s walk” from the new tram to Milford and

the early 1900s military manoeuvres as well. On 21 January 1905 a battery of artillery at Castor Oil Bay mistakenly fired around a dozen shrapnel shells in the direction of residents and holiday makers at Browns Bay - an automatic range finder received the blame. From 1916, the Castor Oil Bay area was opened up for seaside sections and it was around this time that people preferred to call the area Castor Bay, more marketable than Castor Oil Bay. Access to the bays was helped by road building

Mairangi is Maori for “a gift from Heaven” Bayswater. In 1916 he sold his remaining few acres and moved to Northcote. He died in 1919.

What is now Mairangi Bay was also part of his land, and the two bays were known as Big and Little Murrays Bays until October 1931, when Little Murrays Bay was officially renamed Mairangi Bay (Mairangi is Maori for “a gift from Heaven”). By 1934, there were around 400 dwellings in Mairangi Bay. The area around Castor Bay was purchased by Brown and Campbell in the 1860s and was known as Castor Oil Bay, after a local plantation there. The seeds of the plant produce an oil, which can be used as a lubricant or a purgative. From the 1880s, there were holiday homes in the area and from

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by the Waitemata County from the late 1920s. Roads were graded, metalled and widened to allow easier access by motor vehicles. However, into the 1940s, the bays still had a small and scattered population, with houses still mainly weekend and summer baches. Nevertheless, with wider availability of cars and better bus services into Milford and down to the ferries at Devonport, more and more people were moving into the area. In fact, by 1953 the various bays were becoming residential suburbs, with shopping centres and locally based industries, and a population approaching 9,000.

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Surgery Centre Well On Way As the walls go up and the paint goes on, the team helping to launch the new Elective Surgery Centre is getting excited.

That’s definitely the case for Gerda du Preez and Liliana Virtosu who’ll be glad to see the back of the stuffy little portacom they’ve had to call an office and head across the driveway to the new $39 million ESC at North Shore Hospital. Both Gerda and Liliana started in February this year after leaving their roles with Southern Cross Hospitals. Liliana, originally from Romania but formerly based in Wellington, is the centre’s theatre manager while Gerda, originally from South Africa but formerly a ward manager/quality and education manager at the Auckland Surgical Centre, takes on the role of charge nurse manager of the inpatient and outpatient departments.

“There was no reason not to come up here because it’s really amazing being involved in a new project,” Liliana says.

“I had a son already up here and Auckland is such a beautiful place so this really was the perfect move for the family.

“Helping to launch this is going to be great experience and from it will come a great sense of satisfaction. It really makes you think ‘I can do this.

I’m making a difference and I’m making this happen,” she says.

Liliana and Gerda have both spent the past month looking at staffing and systems to make sure they

Gerda du Preez and Liliana Virtosu.

have the right people on board and the most effective processes. The ESC will have 40 beds, four operating theatres and will be staffed by a team of 80 clinicians.

The new centre is expected to take the number of surgeries performed each year to 6000.

Gerda, who has only ever worked in the private sector within New Zealand, is looking forward to learning more about the public system.

One of the ways the new ESC hopes to do that is by grouping people having similar operations together and entrusting them into the care of one team who will look after them during their entire stay.

“When you have the same staff working with you as well as the same surgeon, it does put a patient at

ease,” Gerda says.

“They get to know the team, the team gets to know the person well and it’s very easy to feel comfortable.”

Seeing other people around you recover is also proven to be good motivation too.

Relationship building with patients and between staff is highly important the pair say. “Teamwork, innovation and flexibility is going to be the key factors in making the ESC work,” Liliana says.

“It’s going to be a massive change in delivering care for the surgical patients but a change for the better.”

The ESC is expected to open in July.

Red socks to

Raise Red Flags

(Above) Childhood favourite, Louise Harben’s Humpty Dumpty idea won her the individual prize.

(Left) Team effort, This was the winning picture from the team category, depicting a synchronised swimming team.

A pinch and a punch for the first of the month aren’t so bad but what about bruising or a damaged hip.

Raising awareness about preventing falls in the hospital has won one Waitemata DHB team free morning tea. Inge Andersen, a registered nurse at Waitakere Outpatients ward came up with the winning team idea for the April Falls Day campaign promoting red non-slip socks and red falls risk wrist bands.

“I wanted a way I could present the bottom of the foot. I don’t know why but I thought about synchronised swimming,” she says.

“I had a great and supportive team who were happy to volunteer and I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Winner of the individual section, occupational therapist Louise Harben, put humpty dumpty back on the wall to help promote the socks and red high falls wrist band. April Falls day started on April 1. While it is a Waitemata DHB concept, First Do No Harm is also promoting it this year and will supply stock for the day.

Quality improvement specialist Nicola Saseve says the campaign will help staff and their patients and families by raising awareness about falls.

“This will highlight these two very important preventative measures we have in place and help to keep patients safe from falling,” she says.

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Technology Spotlight: Benefitz, publishers of Channel Magazine

Aidan and Dallas Bennett of Benefitz and the Screen Truepress JetSX at the Dai Nippon Screen Technology Centre in Tokyo, Japan.

They will install one of these machines at their Mairangi Bay plant during May and June.

Benefitz Looks to the Future with New Technology Benefitz, the publishers of Channel Magazine, will be pioneers in the local printing and communications market when they are the first to introduce volume sheet-fed Inkjet printing into New Zealand over the next few months.

The machine – the Screen Truepress JetSX – will be the first machine of its type installed in New Zealand or Australia, and only the second in the world, when it is commissioned in late May, early June. The first of these machines was installed in the UK in late 2012. There are two due to be installed in the US later this year.

The unique aspect of the machine is that it uses a more advanced printing system than traditional digital printing, yet is capable of printing high volumes and a sheet-size that is much bigger.

The sheet size – referred to as B2 – is 740mm x 530mm. This means that Benefitz will be able to print personalised (or variable) sheets up to this size, also resulting in economies of scale for smaller personalised items due to the fact that more can be printed at once on a sheet.

“There is no doubt that the printing landscape is changing and these type of machines are the future,” says Benefitz Managing Director Aidan Bennett.

“Our new Screen Truepress JetSX will close the gap between digital and offset printing even further and offer real advantages for our customers.”

Overseas, Inkjet is rapidly becoming a serious alternative to offset

production for a wide range of applications. The Benefitz Truepress JetSX will use a single pass inkjet head unit and has a feeder and delivery system very similar to that of an offset press. The machine can print a sheet one side (simplex), or two sides (duplex). Due to the Screen Truepress JetSX’s unique inkjet technology, Benefitz Truepress JetSX will print on standard offset papers – uncoated or coated/gloss – as well as much thicker stocks than is the case on traditional digital printing machines.

“As well as advantages in the sheet size, the new Truepress JetSX will also enable us to print very thick card, so it opens up opportunities in the packaging market,” adds Aidan Bennett. “And this can obviously be variable data or personalised packaging as every sheet can be different.”

The machine complements the fact that Benefitz is one of New Zealand’s leading exponents of Personalised Printing – or printing unique items from databases.

“We have invested heavily in this area of our business,” says Aidan Bennett.

“Our powerful solution is achieved by pairing the magical XMPIE Personal Effect software with our printing technology. XMPIE is a product of FujiXerox, who we are also partnering with, to install this new Screen Truepress JetSX machine.”

With XMPie, files that have been created in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop can be combined with virtually any database to produce personalised printing.

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The Screen Truepress JetSX B2 Inkjet Printing Press. Only one other of these machines has been installed in the UK. Benefitz will be the second and the first in New Zealand and Australia.

The Truepress JetSX at a glance: XMPie’s PersonalEffect™ package includes five key magical ingredients: uPlan, the clever planning software; uImage, which enables variable items to extend to those created in Photoshop; uProduce: This is the production dashboard which merges design and data from a central server to any output format chosen; uStore, is a solution that allows the management of a number of uniquely branded Web storefronts.

Aidan and Dallas Bennett of Benefitz travelled to Japan during February to view the Screen Truepress JetSX first hand at the Dai Nippon Screen Technology Centre in Tokyo and were impressed with its capability.

“There is a school of thought that you are better to stand back and watch this type of new technology before jumping in,” said Benefitz Director Dallas Bennett during March.

“But we have always been leaders, rather than followers, and this was a great opportunity to extend our partnership with FujiXerox and Fujifilm and we are excited about the growth this will bring to our business. We have grown as a business during tough economic times largely due to our innovation and future thinking and we are confident that this will continue that trend. The neat thing is that every time we introduce these types of new technologies, we improve our environmental performance as well which is very important to our customers.”

For more information contact Benefitz on 477-4700 or visit: www.benefitz.co.nz

• The special characteristics of the fast-drying ink means that the Truepress Jet SX can print on to most offset stocks including gloss papers and boards.

• Freedom to print simplex (one side) or duplex (two sides) sheets as required in one pass • Handles range of sheet sizes down to A4 and up to B2 (530 x 740mm, image max 520 x 730mm).

• Can print on paper/card stocks up to 0.6mm thick.

• High-precision inkjet printheads jet a specially developed water-based pigment ink at 1,440 x 1,440 dpi to produce text and images of a quality to rival offset. Because of the ink’s unique properties, it dries almost instantly, with the help of hot air driers built into the machine.

• Features a precision vacuum flat-bed paper transport system with registration accuracy equivalent to offset. Paper is kept flat throughout printing and this means that jetting is always from the optimum vertical position.

• Flexibility to produce many standard and personalised products, such as folders, brochures, posters, book covers, calendars, photobooks, greetings cards etc.

• Driven by Screen’s new EQUIOS digital front end which features variable data capability, imposition and new screening algorithms developed specially for inkjet.

• Easy to use with zero make ready.

• Easy touch panel operation automatically handled by EQUIOS while the operator simply enters the paper type on the press panel and all of the appropriate settings are automatically applied with a profile.

• No make-ready or CTP saves on time and plate costs.

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Retirement: The Poynton

Peter Kerrigan.

Peter still keeping The Poynton

true to its vision You might say The Poynton retirement village is Peter Kerrigan’s baby. Peter is the Development Manager for retirement village operator Metlifecare and when he came on board five years ago, his first job was overseeing the development of this landmark Takapuna project. An architect by trade, Peter is still right in the thick of things as the penultimate stage of this spectacularly fantastic village begins to take shape.

You can certainly sense the pride that Peter has for this special place and, considering what’s been created, it’s understandable. “The Poynton really has set a new standard for retirement village living on the Shore. The people who come into the village are always impressed… we even get visitors who come over from Australia telling us there’s nothing this good back home!” says Peter.

With the construction of Stage Three now in full swing, the 55 luxury apartments and new bowling green will be fantastic additions to the whole Poynton experience.

On the outside, the new apartments will follow the same design cues as the existing buildings. But on the inside there will be a number of changes – some of which were suggested by the residents themselves. “We’ve really listened to our residents and taken on board their feedback to make a village that fits perfectly with the local area” says Lynda Hull, Village Manager.

For example, Stage Three comes with more one and three bedroom apartments, because that’s what residents were asking for. There will even be six exclusive ‘mega’ apartments - which come with three bedrooms and an even larger living space.

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In addition, all apartments have been reconfigured to provide increased storage space.

Plus it’s not just about moving into an apartment that’s exactly the same as every other one. “There are plenty of ways to put your personal touch into your new home, like picking the style and colour of your drapes, the colour of your carpets plus the choice of your kitchen benchtop” says Peter.

The people who come into the village are always impressed… we even get visitors who come over from Australia telling us there’s nothing this good back home!

The burning question; what is the completion date? Those who get in early enough will be moving into their brand-new apartments come April 2014. With its top location, luxurious living options and first-class facilities, demand is bound to be high which will mean even more satisfied residents, which keeps Peter happy!

To find out more about The Poynton, 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.

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.

Frank had a great time, but...

I had a wonderful Easter in the Bay of Islands, driving up there with an old friend of mine who had come down from California for 10 days. I met this friend some 35 years ago when I was taking a yacht to Europe, experiencing an adventure as a younger man.

Frank had never been to New Zealand before, having spent all of his life in mainland America – except of course, for a fleeting visit or two to Hawaii where most Americans think the South Pacific begins and ends.

He arrived in on the early flight from San Francisco, which gets into town just after 5am. From the airport we drove immediately North, I took him on a bit of a detour through Mangawhai Heads and Lang’s Beach just on sunrise, after 7am and he was totally blown away by the beauty of the beaches. Again, I realise just how beautiful our country is through a visitor’s eyes. From the Waipu Plains we passed through Whangarei peak hour traffic, stopping for a cup of tea at a café in the Town Basin, where we were surrounded by dozens of overseas yachts.

We arrived in Russell about lunchtime, where we spent the whole of Easter along with other members of the family who made the journey up the following morning. It was a lovely relaxing time with friends and family and numerous people I have met up there over the last 25 years. We walked the beaches of Russell, journeyed over and picnicked on Elliots Beach on the seaward eastern coast.

The weather was autumnish, with a few scuddy showers intermittent with warm afternoons, allowing us to barbecue on the deck of the house. Frank was completely blown away with the beauty of the Bay of Islands and surrounding areas, it was indeed a wonderful Easter.

Frank is a golfer, and one afternoon I let him loose, he packed up his golf shoes and clubs and took the ferry to Paihia and a cab to Waitangi Golf Club where he found three suspect golfers to form a four with and play 18 holes. Frank is not only a golfer but also he plays off a scratch handicap. Which probably means he’s a fairly good golfer. He came back to Russell absolutely buzzing with the beauty of the course, and the vista of the Bay of Islands looking out towards Cape Brett.

He described the day as the best he had ever spent in his golfing life, and he has played on the best courses in California and Hawaii. The thing he really loved was the lack of players crowding the course and how cheap it was to play there. Again, it is so wonderful to realise the beauty of our country through visiting eyes.

On returning to Devonport, Frank wanted to go down to have a beer at the world famous Masonic Hotel on the foreshore of Devonport that he had heard so much about over the last 35 years. It was with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat that I had to explain to him that I was not allowed to go onto the premises as I had been issued with a “Bluey” which I explained was a Notice banning me from entering the premises. This was, as I explained, because I had shown dissent and supposed disrespect to the owners of the hotel over their plans to turn the hotel into a modern world apartment building, after this stately hotel had been sitting on the waterfront since 1866. I also explained that the meeting to form the North Shore Rugby Club was held there in 1873, which is another sentimental date on my calendar.

Frank queried the “Bluey” system, when I explained to him that not only was I given one, but many other locals had also been given a “Bluey” for showing opposition to the proposed development. My Bluey was started in 2010, so in 2012 I was allowed to go back onto the premises; however I made the fatal mistake of sending this letter to the Masonic Hotel staff – reading as follows; not thinking for one second that I would be ostracised again from the Hotel.

Dear Sir It is becoming increasingly exciting to me to see that my notice to stay off the premises at the Masonic Hotel, Devonport is about to expire. In fact the expiry date is 14 September, 2012 at 4pm in the afternoon. That is the exact time I received the Notice to stay off the premises (to be known as the Bluey).

On thinking about the re-entry to the Hotel, I wonder if the Masonic Hotel could undertake the following programme for the day, as I would like to see it, at their own cost of course:

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Programme for Reinstatement of Bluey Recipients – 14 September 2012 4pm – Marching band and ensemble gather on waterfront, first tune to be played is “Strike up the Band” followed by “I’ve Got Plenty of Nothing” then maybe “Begin the Begee” and then maybe “When The Saints Come Marching In”. The band will play for one hour.

5pm – Normal tradesman gather for Tradey Friday drinks - invitations should be sent to them during the preceding week to ensure they are all in the bar for the said celebration.

5.15pm – Bluey recipients arrive in chauffeur driven limousines - invitations must be sent during the preceding week to all Bluey recipients.

5.30pm – Happy Hour - for all Bluey recipients and Tradey Friday regulars. Local iwi representatives and of course Ngati Whatua members, should also be invited to attend.

6pm – Letters of apology will be read by Masonic Hotel staff for unfairly blueying the bluey recipients, this I would like to be done in both English and Maori, as is in keeping with our Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

6.45pm – Buffet supper served, menu to be discussed and approved by Bluey Recipients.

7.30pm – Local band sets up, for an evening of dancing. Maybe a magician or a juggler could be performing when the band is having rest breaks.

7.45pm – Continuous free beer, dancing and happy times for all.

11.30pm – Corporate Cabs to arrive to deliver guests safely home, in accordance with good mine host responsibility protocol.

Check list for Masonic Hotel staff for Bluey Recipient Reinstatement Evening: 14/09/12 1. Traffic Management Plan from Auckland Council to enable marching band and ensemble to perform on King Edward Parade.

2. Invitations to be sent to Bluey Recipients, Community Board, Ngati Whatua, Local Iwi, Royal NZ Navy, Tradey Friday regulars and possibly the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Len Brown.

3. North Shore Carpet Cleaning and Window Cleaning - to be engaged to carry out their services prior to the event.

4. Arrange Corporate Cabs and Limousine company for pick ups and drop offs.

5. Communicate with caterers, this could be subcontracted to Platter Restaurant which is not too far from the Masonic Hotel for ease of convenience and cost.

6. Organise local band to play, this could be organised through Takapuna Grammar School as the Masonic is known for supporting local young bands.

7. Microphones to be set up for apology speeches - you may need two to enable bilingual apologies to be made. Of course we will need a sign language interpreter to assist the hearing impaired - you may need to liase with Christchurch Council I believe they may have a couple of spare ones down there.

8. Tables, table cloths and flowers, silver cutlery etc. - all this could be borrowed from the Navy.

9. Balloons and streamers and large “Welcome back - All is forgiven” signs to be erected over the Church St entrance of the Masonic Tavern. Please note this may need Resource Consent if it is over 1.5 metres in height.

10. Security - ample security to ensure that the crowd is suitably controlled as I know there will be a lot of emotion during the evening.

11. Sufficient seating for elderly people. In thinking about the presence of elderly people, maybe you should ask the Navy for a medic or two to be on standby within the facility.

12. A small gift of apology for Bluey recipients would be welcome and appreciated.

I think this about sums it up, and I am really looking forward to the evening.

Kindest regards, as usual, Simon Needless to say, I had to explain to Frank that I received another two year’s “Bluey”.

That’s all for now, see you next month. By the way, Frank had a great time.

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

Jimmy O’Brien.

Andrew Hiskens.

Retail Space Vacancy at just 4% Colliers International’s latest retail property survey shows 21,000m2 of retail space is available in key retail precincts across Auckland, representing a vacancy rate of just 4%.

Declining vacancy rates are expected to continue in 2013.

More space on Queen St has been taken up over the past year, with less than 1000m2 now available. While Ponsonby, Parnell and Newmarket were stable, Takapuna experienced a rising vacancy rate following new vacant space being brought to market in the Mckenzie’s development.

tunnel is now shining brighter for retailers, who have been through several tough years,” he says.

“The increase in debt is further fuelled by the recent appreciation in house values in some parts of the country, which are rising together with household credit levels as people look to take advantage of continued low interest rates. Using the house and mortgage as a conduit for spending is a trend that New Zealanders have grown to love and retailers fondly remember.”

…positive consumer behaviour means the light at the end of the tunnel is now shining brighter for retailers, who have been through several tough years.

One key factor driving the trend for more empty shops to become occupied is improving retail sales, reflected in a return of New Zealanders’ credit-hungry attitudes, says Colliers’ national director of research and consulting, Alan McMahon.

“Kiwis are regaining their fondness for spending on credit, a sign of improving times for the retail property market.

Reserve Bank housing credit statistics show a more relaxed approach to savings, with New Zealanders’ total household credit levels growing since late 2011 at a rate not experienced since pre-GFC days. New data showing steady electronic retail spending growth backs up this recovery story. This more positive consumer behaviour means the light at the end of the

However, we are still far from our most credit-happy, pre-global financial crisis years and only some retail sectors are growing, McMahon says.

“Retailers in strong locations are feeling good, as well as those in the household sector – selling electronics, appliances, furniture, floor coverings and related products – while some locations and sectors are still showing mixed fortunes amid very high competition, such as fashion.”

New Zealanders’ keenness for DIY and the increase in house values are undoubtedly contributing to the rise in the homeware sector, he says.

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Project Spotlight: Goodman Group’s Orchard Park Development, Albany

Business Develops in the Heart of Albany Goodman Group’s involvement a great boost for the North Shore Channel readers who are keen to see Albany (at long last) reach its full potential will be thrilled with the recent news that leading property group Goodman have purchased a large chunk of the yet to be developed land that is to be developed under the name Orchard Park.

Goodman are known for doing quality developments, that traditionally they hold ownership of themselves. At Albany they plan to be very flexible, selling properties as well as leasing.

Goodman has a vision for Orchard Park that recognises the unique heritage of the area and the key attributes that make this one of the most compelling real estate opportunities in Auckland. Albany is a location that offers retail, education and leisure attractions.

“We are excited about the opportunity to create a new commercial focal point,” says Goodman’s Mike Prentice, the Project Director for the development. “It will help support the location community while facilitating regional business growth.”

“With Orchard Park we are planning an integrated business estate with modern, efficient and sustainable facilities that incorporate a consistent design theme. Onsite amenities and coordinated landscaping will be integrated into a masterplan that represents the latest thinking in land use planning. Built to Goodman’s high quality standards, we are creating a commercial precinct that will attract complementary businesses and foster success.

Orchard Park is the land just over the hill to the south of Westfield Albany and Albany Supa Centre. It is very visible from the motorway driving north and is very accessible, being bordered by the northern motorway and old Albany Highway this strategically located estate has significant scale encompassing 12 hectares. As well as being situated close to Westfield Shopping Centre and Albany Supa Centre, it is also very close to Massey University, North Harbour Stadium and provides ready access to key transport routes north, south and west. It is handily positioned within an established business community neighbouring the North Harbour industrial and commercial precincts.

Orchard Park has a zoning that supports a variety of business uses from light commercial through to commercial office with some amenity based retail.

You can choose to own or lease at Orchard Park Lease – Goodman is offering design-build solutions for light commercial and office users who want quality facilities tailored to their operations. With a proven and capable development team, and access to the best consultants, Goodman will ensure your property solution is as efficient as possible.

“We like to build lasting relationships with our customers and offer flexible lease structures with competitive market rentals,” adds Mike Prentice. If you’d prefer, we can also offer these design-build options on a turn-key purchase basis.”

Buy and Own – For the ultimate flexibility, individually serviced sites are also being offered for sale by Goodman.

Mike Prentice explains. “A simple freehold ownership structure provides land options for those who have their own vision and are happy to work within the design parameters and quality guidelines, which we have set, that will ensure the estate is the North Shore’s preferred business location.”

“We are working with local commercial real estate companies to provide all the options to those interested in the opportunity to locate to a quality development like Orchard Park.”

For further information contact you preferred local Commercial Real Estate specialist, or contact Mike Prentice, Goodman Group. Phone 09 966 3528 or 021 562 906 or email: Mike.Prentice@goodman.com Visit: www.goodman.com

About Goodman: Goodman refers to the ASX listed Goodman Group, a global property investor and fund manager with around $25 billion of assets under management.

In New Zealand Goodman manages, and is the cornerstone investor in, Goodman Property Trust, one of the NZX’s largest listed entities with around $2 billion of property assets invested in Auckland and Christchurch. Goodman is developing Orchard Park directly, independently of Goodman Property Trust.

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Project Spotlight: Goodman Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orchard Park Development, Albany

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Shore People Offshore

Carving Up the Slopes in Canada

Ben Panettiere.

Ben Panettiere is a Shore boy with a serious case of the travel bug! After living in London, then returning to Takapuna, he is now based in Canada where it sounds like he is enjoying some serious skiing and also working in adventure tourism.

Channel Magazine: What are you doing in Canada, and why did you end up there?

Ben Panettiere: I had lived in London for a little over two years, my visa was up and after a stint back in New Zealand I decided to continue travelling.

Canada was the next English speaking country where it’s easy for a Kiwi to get a working holiday visa. I love snowboarding and the outdoors so the possibility of doing that more often was also a big draw card. I live in Vancouver, British Columbia on the west coast of Canada. I’m an Event Consultant at Canadian Outback Adventure and Events. We produce corporate teambuilding, social events, and group adventure activities across North America.

CM: What do you like and dislike so far?

BP: Likes – The best thing about Vancouver is you have all the amenities of a metropolitan city like Auckland and all the outdoor adventure activities like Queenstown in same place, I get the best of both worlds!

Dislikes – It rains a lot in the winter, it didn’t stop raining for the first nine days of arriving here (the positive of that is that means it’s snowing on the mountains, great for snowboarding). Alcohol is also very expensive; all imports are controlled by the provincial government, driving up prices of local and international beers, wines and spirits. My recommendations to Shore people thinking of travelling to Vancouver would be: Bring a rain jacket if you are here in the winter, don’t leave your snowboard or skis behind and be prepared for the most amazing natural scenery in the world.

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ATTENTION CAFÉ OPERATORS FOR LEASE ALBANY: 5-7 Corinthian Drive • Exisisting café located in prominent building opposite Westfield Mall Albany • Benefit from a huge customer base from surrounding businesses and shoppers • 150sqm* with partial fitout in place • This tenancy has massive potential.

• Available now!

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CM: What do you do for fun in Vancouver and what’s the nightlife like?

BP: I haven’t been here in the summer yet, but mostly snowboarding, hiking, socialising (in bars) and keeping out of the rain. Every bar, pub or club charges a cover charge on a Friday and Saturday after 8pm. Craft beer is booming here so there are some great pubs with a wide selection of local beers. Every city has an Irish pub and Vancouver seems to have more than Ireland, probably due to the huge Irish population here.

CM: What’s Vancouver transport like and how expensive is it to live there?

BP: I use public transport at the moment; there are buses everywhere and these amazing brand new driverless metro trains. To get out of the city, it is incredibly cheap to hire cars and gas is half the price than in NZ. In terms of living here, renting is comparable to the Shore and food is considerably cheaper as there is more of a selection. Mobile networks are thieves though, you pay by the minute to receive a call here and caller ID and VM are costly added extras.

CM: What’s the food in Vancouver like?

BP: Vancouver is very multi cultural so there is a lot to choose from, I eat a lot of American style food, wings, ribs etc. I have also had some delicious Japanese food, and you can get a hotdog and a bottomless soda for $1.50 from Costco (a bulk-buy supermarket chain similar to Gilmours but on a much larger scale).

CM: What do you love about where you live?

BP: My favourite place at the moment is Cypress Mountain, its 20 minutes from downtown and you can snowboard from 9am until 10pm under floodlights. As far as Canadian ski slopes go it’s probably at the bottom end of the scale but it can definitely match or exceed most of what’s on offer at home.

CM: What do you miss most about the Shore and will you ever return?

BP: My local café Jam (Hurstmere Green, Takapuna), you would be hard pressed to find anywhere in Canada that can make coffee and brunch as good as this! I am 100% certain I will return to the Shore. As much as I love travelling, there is nothing like home.

Channel Feature Home: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

Grand Proportions – A Country Estate 190 Lonely Track Road, Albany For Sale by Negotiation This stunning country residence being marketed by Nadja Court of Barfoot & Thompson is just magnificent and offers you multiple options either as a family home with extended living, or possibly an exclusive lodge, bed and breakfast, a retreat, yoga sanctuary, car restoration... the options are endless depending upon your requirements. You really have a blank canvas to create your own dreams.

Set on 3.8996 hectares of land, along a mature tree-lined driveway – just a couple of minutes drive from Albany – you are completely private, yet very close.

The main home offers five bedrooms, two large living spaces and extensive outdoor living to gardens, decks and panoramic country views. A separate wing offers you the most amazing full size theatre, bar and entertaining room, space for a studio, gallery and garaging for sixteen cars (floor plans are available).

There is also a second freestanding home, ideal for an extended family, nanny or staff. This property is absolutely private, with tranquil gardens and grounds, yet all of what you need is only minutes away. Including motorway access, Albany Mega Centre, Westfield Albany, Kristin School, Albany Junior High and Massey University.

The options really are endless. One of a kind and available now to a discerning buyer. This is a country estate where your dreams can come true.

Viewing by appointment call Nadja Court today to secure this piece of New Zealand Paradise.

For Sale by Negotiation

190 Lonely Track Road, Albany View: Phone for viewing times View property onlIne: www.barfoot.co.nz/493018 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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Stately Family Home / Home and Income / Home Business Opportunity 104 Kitchener Road Located on Milford’s famed golden mile, 104 Kitchener Road is a stately residence offering five bedrooms, five ensuites and catering for large families in comfort. Previously the home has been used as a boutique B and B. “The Milford Lodge” offers a myriad of opportunities from a lavish home based business, to generous legal home and income (appraised at $425per week).

The home offers generous living spanning the entire first floor and opening out to two decks. There are three living areas surrounding the open plan kitchen area which takes in nice urban views of Milford as well as a glimpse of the sea.

This floor also has a generous study, formal dining and lounge. Downstairs there are 4 bedrooms complete with their own bathrooms. There is a large TV room/ sitting room, and access to a private courtyard and lawn area.

Additional to these bedrooms is a separate legal self-contained flat above the triple garage. This space is very generous and is currently being rented on a medium term basis. This would make for a perfect work from home office as it would accommodate between 5-10 office staff.

There is plenty of on-site car parking and the entry / exit driveway makes for ease of access.

Options for this residence are only limited to your imagination.

Secure this home now - the vendors are motivated and want this spectacular golden mile opportunity SOLD AT TENDER! Tender closes Wednesday 3rd April 2013 (Unless Sold Prior by Private Treaty.)

Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about this spectacular real estate offering.

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Andrew Dorreen specialises in the top end of the market so contact him if you want to sell your special home or are in the market to purchase. Since Janurary 1st 2013 Andrew has sold just over $40million worth of North Shore real estate. Andrew also holds the record for NZ’s highest ever residential sale. Contact the agent who achieves exceptional results and does so with integrity.

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Contact him in confidence and arrange a time to catch up.

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Funky Lock and Leave Beach Pad! 5A Beacholm Road -Takapuna Beach Positioned off Park Avenue in Takapuna, 5A Beacholm Rd is a funky black Cedar weatherboard lock and leave home that will delight retirees, young executive couples or small families. Located just moments to the beach, and Takapunaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bustling village, busy people will appreciate the easy care grounds, permanent building materials and exquisite modern recently renovated interiors.

The North facing outdoor entertaining is a huge feature! Large pavers create a magnificent courtyard framed by extensive subtropical gardens, complete with lighting for those still evenings. The planting ensures almost one hundred percent privacy - something the current vendors relish. New Bi-folding aluminium doors and sliding windows bring the outside in and maximise light, flow and ease of access. All living is on the ground floor, comprising of large kitchen/dining and

a high stud lounge/living room. Upstairs a very generous master has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own balcony looking over the garden and the lights of Takapuna. Complete with ensuite and walk-in robe this bedroom will not disappoint.

Homes of this size - purpose built for busy lifestyles are difficult to find especially this close to beach and shops. Relax just move in and enjoy the benefits of this carefree lifestyle.

Tender closes Wednesday April 10th at 4pm (unless sold prior).

Contact Andrew Dorreen for more information and pricing instructions.

For Sale by Tender closing Wednesday April 10th at 4.00pm (unless Sold Prior by Private Treaty.)

Andrew Dorreen | Precision Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Email: andrew@precision.net.nz | Phone: 021 747 334 | www.precision.net.nz

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Local Real Estate: The Rosies – The Power of Two

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

Rosie & Rose’s Checklist For Buying A Home 10 Things To Do When Buying A House We have put together a quick checklist for you to refer to if you are thinking of purchasing a property in the near future. It is by no means the complete process but an overview and helpful guide.

1. Organise Your Finance Before you start looking for the property of your dreams, you need to know how much money you can spend. Get a mortgage broker, bank and finance expert, talk to them and find out how much you can afford and what packages are available to you. Try and account for extra unforeseen costs such as moving and insurance costs. Once you know how much you can afford to spend it’s time to look at your requirements.

2. List Your Requirements Get yourself a pen and paper and get everyone who is moving to sit around and discuss what you need in your new property. It is a good idea to break your list into Necessities, Niceties and No No’s. This means that you can break your searching into what you really need i.e. 3

bedrooms, close to schools, what you would really like i.e. Swimming Pool and what you really do not want i.e. close to major road. Once you have made this list you can clearly identify properties that may be potential homes for you and your family.

3. Check out Areas and their Prices If you are set on an area to move to and you have the finance available to you, go ahead and start looking. However many do not know which area they would like to move to. Do some research, on the internet, in local papers and property pages to find out potential areas and the prices of properties? You can quickly eliminate an area if the average price is well above your affordability. With easy accessibility to the city, a lot more people are moving to the North Shore, they feel they are getting better value for their money.

4. Property Legalities Once you have found a potential property, make sure to check out its title. Is it freehold, lease, cross lease or unit title? If the property is on a

Contact: Rose Arnott Ph: 021 876 333

Bohemian Architectural Masterpiece.

Tired of looking at conventional, boring architecture. Are you searching for something OR RESTORE ID BURROWS 5745 unique withDEVELOP distinctive design and character?| Ian had this in mind when he designed this 3-4 bedroom, 2 living room home in 1980s.forward This gem is situated down 1012m2 of Potential, Subdivide into 2, move the old originalthe bungalow and build on the back, the bungalow completely and build 2 new the enter old bungalow enjoy a aremove long driveway hidden from neighbours andhomes, road.renovate When you you areandmesmerised. massive yard, Build a dream home on a full site. Phew!! Not many properties in Takapuna can give you Curved white plaster walls, floors, open this many options.

Quotes haveconcrete been sourced already for wood variousfireplaces, options and exposed available totimber rafters &interested sarking,parties. tropical gardens, swimming pool, entertaining viewing deck with outdoor Tender close dateare 6/8/2012 4pm. (unless sold by prior) areas from the bedrooms. One level living. fireplace.

There also private outdoor relaxing This is truly a special property that seldom comes along.

Location 309 Lake Road, Takapuna.

Viewing by Appointment. Price by negotiation.

ID# 5992

Rosie Houghton Ph: 021 623 952

lease title (these are rare on the North Shore), make sure to check out the length of the lease, the cost per year, research apartments and units extra fees such as body Corp etc.

5. Building Inspections It is wise to get a building inspection, especially if you have no experience in this area. Older properties and some newer homes can hold many surprises for the buyer, the vendor/ agent may not even know about them. If you are in doubt get a property checked out by a professional.

6. Enlist a Solicitor If you are this close to purchase, enlist the services of a Solicitor and listen to them, that is what you are paying them for.

7. Auctions or Offers If the property is for sale by auction, register your interest with the agent prior to the auction. Ensure everything is in place, if successful, you will have entered an unconditional contract. You need to ensure you have the deposit available to you on the day of the auction. A good real estate agent will explain the entire process and answer any of your questions.If the property is a normal sale, you can use your agent to help you make your offers, remember it is a negotiation so start low and work up to your max price.

8. Putting Your Money Down If the property has been auctioned, you pay your deposit on the day. Otherwise you will pay a deposit of about 10% once an agreement has been reached over the price of the property. A deposit will be held in the agent or the solicitors trust account for a minimum of ten working days.

9. One Last Viewing You have the right as the purchaser to inspect the property one last time before settlement. This is to ensure the property is in the same condition to when you inspected the property first.

10. Finally you can move in.

We hope this has been useful information.

Remember for a non obligational appraisal to call Rosie & Rose- we are experienced negotiators and have many referrals from past happy clients; we would love to help you to make your next move.

Rose Arnott 021 876 333, Email: rose.arnott@ prestigerealty.co.nz or Rosie Houghton 021 623 952, Email: rosie@prestigerealty.co.nz

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