Channel Magazine Issue 34 July 2013 by Benefitz

Y A D I L O H L SCHOOon the Shore FUN A Bit Mental?

The Awesome Jimi Hunt

Where Are They Now?

Catching up with Terenzo Bozzone

What's Hot and Out & About

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Monday

Tuesday

Shore City 2013 Art Of Cake Awards

Shore City, Takapuna, 9am-6pm until 11th July

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

JF Kennedy Memorial Park, Ph: 431 8383, 11:30am

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Wednesday

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Thursday

Artrageous-Secondary School Student Exhibition Mairangi Bay Art Centre, 3rd-20th July

ArtsLab Workshop: Media and Legal Seminar Depot Artspace, 9:30am, $40

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Keep Fit

Bowls

Cards 500 or Canasta

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Mid Bays Schools Music and Arts Festival

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

BNZ Connect Evening

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

BNZ Takapuna, 5:30-7pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Nicolino Restaurant, Devonport, 7:30pm

Mid Bays Schools Music and Arts Festival

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

Morning Melodies - Long Bay Music Department Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

The Devonport Garden & Floral Art Club St. Leo’s School Hall, Devonport, 11:15am

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

ArtsLab Workshop: Job Search Interview Skills Depot Artspace, 9:30am, $30

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Keep Fit

Pippi Longstocking

Bowls

Cards 500 or Canasta

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Cutting Teeth Open Mic Night

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Nicolino Restaurant, Devonport, 7:30pm

Nikos Pizza, Takapuna, 7pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Wires & Wood at The Bluegrass Club

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

The Bunker, Devonport, 8pm

Auckland Theatre Company - BADJELLY the WITCH Pippi Longstocking

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Takapuna Bar, All Ages, 7pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

The Great Art Sale

The Lake House Arts, 16th July-4th Aug

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

ArtsLab Workshop: From Vision to Viability – Creative Practitioners

Depot Artspace, 9:30am 17th-4pm 18th July, $80

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Pippi Longstocking

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Zonta North Shore Dinner Meeting

Cards 500 or Canasta

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Milford Indoor Bowls

Cutting Teeth Open Mic Night

BNZ Partners Centre, Constellation Drive, 1:30pm-3pm sandra@recruit-nz.co.nz

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm Fairway Lodge, ph. 486 8238, 6pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Aladdin

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am

ALLSTARS School Holiday Programme

The Rose Centre, 23rd-27th July, 9am-4pm

Scrabble

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece Nicolino Restaurant, Devonport, 7:30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Aladdin

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Aladdin

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Pippi Longstocking

Keep Fit

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Aladdin

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Pippi Longstocking

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

Pippi Longstocking

MACufactured GLASS - Opening 6pm

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece

Milford Indoor Bowls

Cards 500 or Canasta

Greek Party Nights with the Sounds of Greece

One Man Star Wars Comedy

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm JF Kennedy Memorial Park, 11:30am – 12:30pm, R15

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Learn to Draw Classes for Beginners

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

Milford Indoor Bowls

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

Scottish Dance – Ph. 410 5199

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Mairangi Arts Centre, 24th July-10th Aug

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

Morning Melodies Royal New Zealand Navy Band

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am

Nicolino Restaurant, Devonport, 7:30pm

Nikos Pizza, Takapuna, 7pm

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Devonport Community House, 10.30-12pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Campbells Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Psychic Sally On The Road

Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Cutting Teeth Open Mic Night Takapuna Bar, All Ages, 7pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 7.15pm

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Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

RecruitRight Workshop

Takapuna Bar, All Ages, 7pm

Keep Fit

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Pippi Longstocking

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

60’s Up Exercises

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Peggy Square Knitting Group

Bowls

Pippi Longstocking

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Pippi Longstocking

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12 Noon

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Bruce Mason Centre, 7:30pm

Speak – Documentary Film The Vic, Devonport, 8pm

July 2013

Community Calendar This Channel Community Calendar is published monthly for Community Events. If you would like to include your event please email details to: ella@benefitz.co.nz

Friday

Saturday

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Sunday

Pelin Hall: 100 Days of Drawing

Depot Artspace, 3pm 6th-5pm 18th July

Dwight Booysens: Designing Ideas

Depot Artspace, 3pm 6th-5pm 18th July

Pick of the Week

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Friday Forum - Shane Bosher

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Make your own Lollipop

Comedy Stage Hypnotist - Dave Upfold

Heaven Bent Choir Fundraising Concert

The Devonport Craft Market

Radically Sustainable Architecture with Mike Reynolds

Shore is Magic – Family Comedy Magic Show

Stage Stars July Showcase

Shore is Magic – Family Comedy Magic Show

Radically Sustainable Architecture with Mike Reynolds

Songs from Around the World, North Shore Male Choir

The Pumphouse, 5pm

8am – 12.30pm

Glenfield Primary School, 7pm, $20

St. Aidans Church, Northcote, 2pm

Massey University Albany Campus, 7pm, $30 The Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7:30pm

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Pippi Longstocking

The Old Lolly Shop, Takapuna Parkway Arcade, 10am Devonport Community House, 10am

The Rose Theatre, Belmont, 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 11am

Massey University Albany Campus, 7pm, $30

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 1pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Milford Village Square Markets

St. Peter’s Church, Killarney Street, Ph. 480 5517, 2pm

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Milford Village Square, 9:30am-2pm

Bowls

Auckland Theatre Company - BADJELLY the WITCH

Make your own Lollipop

Auckland Theatre Company - BADJELLY the WITCH

Pippi Longstocking

Auckland Theatre Company - BADJELLY the WITCH

Year of the Snake School Sculpture Competition

The Kennedy Park WWII Tunnels

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

The Old Lolly Shop, Takapuna Parkway Arcade, 10am

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12 Noon

Bruce Mason Centre, 7pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 10am & 12 Noon

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

Beach Road, Castor Bay, Open to Public 11am-2pm

Northart, 13th-21st July, 11am

Pippi Longstocking The Pumphouse, July 8th-27th.

Life Stories

St. Margaret's Presbyterian Church, Belmont, 7pm

Rummikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Pippi Longstocking

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 6:30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

Pippi Longstocking

The Pumphouse, 10:30am & 2pm

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am

Browns Bay Market

Carolyn Hyde: Entomology & Other Studies

Pop Kultcha Collectibles Market Day

Anna Coddington – Live Show

Young Stars with Grace Neale & Timothy Carpenter

Milford Magpie Market - Mid Winter Christmas

Life Stories

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

The Ultimate Women's Expo

The Old Lolly Shop, Takapuna Parkway Arcade, 10am The Rose Centre, 10am

St. Georges Church, Takapuna, 2pm

North Shore Events Centre, 10am-5pm

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Make your own Lollipop

Bowls

Pippi Longstocking

The Ultimate Women's Expo

One Man Star Wars Comedy

Organist from Finland - Tuomas Pyrhönen

Life Stories

Bruce Mason Centre, 10:30am

The Old Lolly Shop, Takapuna Parkway Arcade, 10am

The Pumphouse, 2pm

Bruce Mason Centre, 7:30pm

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Aladdin

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Cristina Beth: Confessional & Michelle Wilkinson: Micro Depot Artspace, 3pm 29th July-1st August.

St. Margaret's Presbyterian Church, Belmont, 7pm

Pippi Longstocking

The Pumphouse, 10:30am, 2pm & 6:30pm

Make your own Lollipop

Depot Artspace, 3pm 20th July-5pm 1st Aug

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am

Aladdin

6am – Noon

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

The Vic, Devonport, 8pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Takapuna Market

Cristina Beth: Confessional & Michelle Wilkinson: Micro Depot Artspace, 3pm 20th July-5pm 1st Aug

Rummikub

North Shore Events Centre, 10am-5pm

Takapuna Methodist Church, Ph. 489 4590, 4pm

St. Margaret's Presbyterian Church, Belmont, 7pm

Organist from Finland - Tuomas Pyrhönen, Takapuna Methodist Church, Sat 27th July, 4pm.

Yulia - Chansons D`Amour – Live Show The Vic, Devonport, 8pm

North Shore United First Kicks Trivia Quiz Night Allen Hill, Devonport, Ph. 021 521204, 7:30pm

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market 8am – 12.30pm

The Whitney Houston Tribute Show The Greatest Love of All Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Make your own Lollipop. The Old Lolly Shop, Takapuna Parkway Arcade. Every Sunday at 10am.

Takapuna Market 6am – Noon

Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Carpark, 6am – Noon

Make your own Lollipop

The Old Lolly Shop, Takapuna Parkway Arcade, 10am

The Devonport Craft Market

Devonport Community House, 10am

Life Stories

St. Margaret's Presbyterian Church, Belmont, 7pm

Cutting Teeth Open Mic Night Takapuna Bar, All Ages, Tue 30th July, 7pm

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Contents: In the Channel

Cover Features

More features

6 I’ve Been Positively Thinking 39 What’s Hot on the Shore 62 Five Favourites on the Shore: Nick Harvey 78 Northside: Mayor Len Brown 91 Shore People Offshore: Danielle Feneridis 109 The Healthy Channel: John Appleton 112 Channel Interview: Nadja Court 126 North Shore History with David Verran

Out & About 2 7

BNZ Community Calendar Out & About on the Shore

Eating Out 16 17 18 24 25

Feature Restaurant: Al Forno Feature Restaurant: Fortune Fountain Eating Out: Restaurant Listings Feature Café: Vauxhall Milford Eating Out: Cafe Listings

Takapuna Beach

26 Views From the Beach with TBBA 34 Shore City retail features 56 Takapuna Retail Feature: Uppercuts Barbers 58 Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

Milford

80 Milford: MBA News 83 Milford Shopping Centre Features 85 Milford Retail Feature: Twin Needles

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44 School Holiday Fun – What’s On Guide 60 Channel Interview: Jimi Hunt 74 Where Are They Now? Terenzo Bozzone

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WIN!

Devonport

94 Devonport: DBA News 96 Devonport Retail Feature: Maria Stevens

Arts

15 The Vic 48 Arts & Entertainment: Shane Cortese 113 The PumpHouse 114 Lake House Arts Centre 115 Northart News 116 The Rose Centre 117 Mairangi Arts Centre

Education 118 119 120 121 122 124

Takapuna Grammar School Kristin School Pinehurst School Rosmini College Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Boys’ High School

Real Estate

141 Channel Feature Homes 144 Local Real Estate: The Rosies

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HOME FABRICS BEDDING PACKAGE WORTH $600 The kind people at Home Fabrics, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna want Channel readers to be warm and snuggly this winter. So, they're offering a fabulous reader giveaway this month. For your chance to win a luxurious feather and down mattress topper, plus two hotel quality pillows (worth $600), simply tell us where the Home Fabrics store is located... easy. Head to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/channelmag or send your answer by post, with your name and contact details, to Home Fabrics Giveaway, Channel Mag, P.O. Box 33-1630, Takapuna. Entries must be received by midday Wednesday 24th July. A winner will be drawn at random by an independent adjudicator. No correspondence shall be entered into, prize cannot be exchanged. The winner will be notified by Thursday 1st August.

From the Editor

• One of the leading commercial brokers on the Shore with extensive market knowledge • Janet commits to achieve a solution for you The Channel Team from left: Ella Bennett, Heather Vermeer, Nicky Malcon, Ulla Bennett, Eddie van den Broek, Jared Trice and Aidan Bennett with Olive the dog.

Feel the Warmth on the Shore this Winter… July brings with it cooler temperatures, invariably plenty of rain, darker evenings and school holidays once again. I’m always blown away, not only by how quickly these term breaks come around, but by how much there is for children to do here on the Shore - both during term time and especially during the schools holidays. We’re fortunate to have some theatre venues and theatre companies of real quality here on the North Shore. Taking children to live theatre can be a magical experience, so if you can, do take the opportunity to take any young people in your life along to one of the many fantastic productions on across our region this month. There are holiday programmes in our area that I believe would be hard to beat, anywhere. From circus days to lollipop-making, soccer skills to shrinking treasure, there is something to keep all school age kids happy, whatever their interests. And not a computer game in sight. Get them out and amongst it this holiday! Our multi-talented contributor, Olympian Melissa Ingram, this month takes a look at another successful North Shore person, and asks Where Are They Now? Sporting powerhouse Terenzo Bozzone is the subject of her investigation for July. We have more fascinating insights from other contributors, such as the knowledgeable John Appleton

who this month extols the benefits of turmeric – I always find his articles eye-opening. We have all the usual juice on What’s Hot on The Shore and our popular Out & About photographs – see who you can spot! People are what make any community tick and we look at some interesting characters in July’s Channel Grill, Five Favourites on the Shore, Shore People Offshore, and Aidan takes a look at one of the region’s most prominent real estate agents Nadja Court in his feature this month. And this month, I will mostly be trying to ‘Live More Awesome’ following my interview with another engaging character from our region, Jimi Hunt who founded a depression awareness charity of this name. I met Jimi on a dark June morning up Mount Victoria in Devonport. I hope my feature on him this month inspires you even a fraction of the extent to which Jimi’s story, energy and attitude inspired me. Embrace winter and all it has to offer here in this undeniably awesome place we call home.

– Heather Vermeer heather@channelmag.co.nz

Janet Marshall

• Over a decade with Colliers on the Shore • In excess of $20 million in sales last year

CHANNEL MAGAZINE is published monthly (on the first Friday of the month) by Benefitz, PO Box 33-1630, Takapuna. Telephone 09-477-4700, www.benefitz.co.nz. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of the publishers. For further details on the magazine visit www.channelmag.co.nz or contact one of our team detailed below. Publisher/Advertising.................... Aidan Bennett - DDI: 477 4701. Cell: 021 500 997. aidan@benefitz.co.nz Editor/Advertising.......................... Heather Vermeer - Cell: 027 808 1424. heather@channelmag.co.nz Advertising/Photographer............. Ulla Bennett - Cell: 021 411 667. ulla@benefitz.co.nz Lead Designer................................ Jared Trice - jared@benefitz.co.nz Graphic Designer........................... Eddie van den Broek - eddie@benefitz.co.nz Graphic Designer........................... Nicky Malcon - nicky@benefitz.co.nz Web Development.......................... Aaron Morrison - aaron@benefitz.co.nz

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I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

Thinking about business... and birthdays! I've been thinking... that business has probably never been any tougher than it is right now. With challenges coming from so many angles – the economy, technology and the pace of change that is cutting across so many industry sectors. There are very few businesses that are able to avoid change in the current environment. It is essential that businesses are agile enough to adapt quickly to the change and are planning for change. But it is by no means an easy task as the change is at a pace like never before. I take my hat off to all of the business owners who are taking on these challenges, every day. I've been thinking... about the change in our business (Benefitz) quite a bit recently. The communications sector that we operate in is experiencing massive change. In August we will celebrate 25 years of business in a sector that has been changing constantly over that time. The challenge came initially with the introduction of computers, followed by the digital age and then the internet. Communications habits are certainly quite different now than they were back in August 1988. Fittingly, we are celebrating our 25th birthday with the introduction of some exciting new technology over the next few months. In particular our new JetSX Volume Inkjet Printing Press which is only the second installed world-wide. We believe it is the future of printing meeting the challenge of replacing volume with unique and efficient solutions.

I've been thinking about business... In fact I've just completed a fairly intense five month course as part of an outstanding initiative called The Icehouse Owner Manager Programme (OMP). I must admit I'm not a great course attender. More inclined to learn on the job. So this has taken me way out of my comfort zone. The Icehouse OMP is a great initiative. It was set up around 12-13 years ago by some forward thinking business minds who saw that many small to medium New Zealand business owners lacked formal training, structure and support that is taken for granted in the corporate world. Many of these business owner/managers are essentially industry specialists who were never really trained to run businesses and that many were under-performing or in some cases failing because of it. Many are also family businesses. In my case I was only ever trained in advertising, but am now running a growing family business of over 80 people. This initiative has resulted in huge successes for hundreds of New Zealand businesses, with around 75 business owners going through the programme annually. On the programme we were fortunate to hear superb addresses by some of these success stories during the five month course. I intend to write about my Icehouse OMP experience in more depth in future issues of Channel and The Business Channel. It was a journey I shared with 24 other like-minded business owners from all over New Zealand. I loved it. Visit: www.theicehouse.co.nz Our 25th Birthday present,

the new Benefitz JetSX Volume Inkjet Printing Press.

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

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I’ve Been Thinking... By Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

Birthday girl Ashleigh and Dad.

I've been thinking... about how time flies. Late in June our baby turned 21! It only seems like yesterday that young Ashleigh Rose came into this world. 21 years later she is completing an honours degree in law and we are hugely proud of her. Unfortunately her birthday fell on a day when she had a law exam in Wellington but we had a big party all lined up to celebrate in early July when she was back home on the Shore. Happy birthday Ash! – Aidan Bennett aidan@benefitz.co.nz Twitter: @AidanLBennett

Out & About on the Shore

Trelise Cooper at Pinehurst Ladies Luncheon Top New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper was guest speaker at Pinehurst L'Oreal Ladies luncheon last month. This annual fund-raising event, run by Pinehurst School, was held at McHugh's of Cheltenham in Devonport. The sophisticated lunchtime event featured an entertaining talk by Trelise who spoke to guests about her successful career and accomplishments.

Sherida Penman Walters, Trelise Cooper.

Elaine Dasilvabento, Nikki Civin.

Linda Kirk, Kim Pollock, Libby Graves, Heather Mills, Lesley Drake.

Bridget Fallwell, Wendy Turner, Nicola Gifford, Julie Hobbs, Tracey Burnand, Angela Butt.

Janet Blind, Katie Miller, Carol James, Tanya Wolstencroft.

Agnes Gillmore, Shirley Cressey, Sandra Harris, Caroline Barrington-Nash.

Suzanne Huffadine, Judy Wolfe, Evelyn Gordon, Joy Cato, Karen Jones.

Donna Robbie, Tina Bartlett, Martine Goodacre, Tammy Eden.

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Out & About on the Shore

Legendary Kiwi Actor at The Pumphouse Recently The PumpHouse’s bi-monthly speaking event, Friday Forum featured one of New Zealand’s most well-loved actors, George Henare. George entertained a packed house of theatre lovers with tales about his life and times in New Zealand theatre and film. As one of his adoring fans said: “Surely he’s due for a Knighthood!" George appeared with Annie Whittle and Phil Peleton in Tadpole Production’s May season of Driving Miss Daisy at The PumpHouse.

Bryan Johnston, David Martin, Heather Sharples.

Jean Raw, Des Raw, Joan Reeki.

George Gair, George Henare, Faye Gair.

George Henare, Roger Hall, Angela Antony.

Margaret Hart, George Hen

are, John Antony.

Max Lloyd, Kathy Parker.

Genevieve Becroft, Gill Saker.

Annette Mouat, Lindsay Mouat, Craig Bennett.

Angele Little, Bernadette Spiers, Graeme Saker, Anne Saker.

If you don’t get Channel delivered you can pick up a copy every month from your local North Shore BNZ store. Devonport, Takapuna, Milford, Birkenhead, Link Drive, Glenfield, Browns Bay and Albany

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Out & About on the Shore

Artistry at YMCA YMCA North Shore Raise Up presented their first Artistry Exhibition. Showcasing talented students' artworks from schools across the local area, artistry has been created as a way for teenagers to make their own money by selling their art. This took place by way of silent auction, accompanied by live music, dance and hors d'oeuvres.

Nicola Samson, Shania Sadie, Peter Walsh.

Yeeyone Gao and Amy Yang.

Monty and Jill Firmin.

Ben Rogers, Lizzie Lunn, Gary Qian, Te Amo Fox, Khe i Wong, Carol Lee, Mat Daw idowski, Elspeth Carroll, Emma Wo od.

Caitlin, Abbie, Kim, Steve Henneker.

Annemarie Rogers, Sophie Rogers.

Nicole and Dionisios Matiatos.

Jessica Curtis, Caroline Taylor, Jams Bailey, Te Amo Fox, Tayla Furlong, Sophie Wilson.

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Alyssa Thomas, Hope Noblio.

Richard Hills and Ben Rogers.

Jiwon Lee, Hyemi Park, Kelly Ji.

Out & About on the Shore

Blissed Out at TBBA Evening A recent Takapuna Beach Business Association evening at Jerry Clayton BMW guest speakers provided an insight into business approaches to parking, regulation, planning and design. The event, sponsored by Bliss Reflexology, once again attracted a good turn out and provided valuable networking opportunities for attendees.

roft. Grant Kevey, Gabrielle Bec

Joseph Bergin, Alison Roe, Peter White.

Stephan Scott, Daniel Henderson, Grant Kevey, John Jefferson.

Mike Cohen, Rose Hunt.

Leanne and Gavin Leonard.

Suskia Kovacs, Bruce Farrell, Issac and Mercedes Goldsmith.

Liz Algie, Gabrielle Becroft.

Laurel Richards, Jan O'Connor, Wendy Hampton, Cathy Cederwall.

Monique Bradley, Nicola Russ, Lesley Simpson, Peter Ward.

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Out & About on the Shore

Matariki at Mairangi Arts Centre Mairangi Arts Centre held it annual members and students exhibition last month, with this year's theme being Matariki. Artists were encouraged to develop work relating to this celestial time of new beginning of Maori significance. Awards were presented for various categories including Sculpture and Ceramics, Painting and Watercolour, Photography and Printmaking, Drawing and Pastels. Channel was there on opening night. Elaine Lee, Lucia Kim, Maya Im.

Annette Gillan and Rachel Irwin.

John and Gina Parry, Dr Jung Joo Kim, Son Park and Young Park.

Paul Sinnett, Maurice Ellett, lene Kovac, John Cornish.

Margaret Pirehard, Mary Elvin, Stephanie Slyfield.

Brian and Mela Andrews and Wendy Lawson.

Donna Dold, Kim Randall, Marie Sanders.

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Now that summer has left us it’s time to warm up your skin tone with this season’s elegant rich hues and make sure your hair is in the best possible condition to complement your winter wardrobe. This winter OSCAR&CO. is loving healthy shades of copper, gold, cocoa and bronze to bring you up to trend with the latest tweed suits, fur coats and cable knits.

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Art of Cake at Shore City Cake met couture at Shore City's Art of Cake Awards in June. Five of Auckland's top cake chefs made the cut and competed for the public vote on their spectacular cakes that were displayed at the Shore City mall. The theme for this event was Haute Couture (high fashion) and the cake creations did not disappoint. Finalists were Bella Cupcakes, Cake Couture, Chocolate Earth, Miss Melicious and Sweet Bites Cakes. Amber Hanley, Missy Fleming (Miss Melicious), Michelle Hanley.

Leah and Anya Artemenko, Daniella Puzyreva, Yulia Kolesnikova, Emily and Victoria Pollett.

Pat Magurie, Lynn Coverdale.

Caylie Blackman, Bob Cooke, Jenna Reid.

Renee McMullen, Jasmine and Rosie Gee.

Back to the Old School Former pupils of Takapuna Grammar School reunited for an evening trip down 'Memory Lane'. Travelling from near and far, ex-students spanning several decades of schooling at the Lake Road school enjoyed chatting with former school friends. TGS prefects were on hand to share their current perspectives on the school with the past students.Channel dropped by to record the occasion in photos. n, TGS Prefects: Ellie Williams, Andy Strai own. Tessa Hubbard, Mark Horner, Eli McKe

Sharlene Thompson, Mel Roberts, Janey Marsh, Pam Nohi.

Linda Wills (nee Messer), Philip Jalfon, Michelle Whitten (nee Charman).

Clair Westwood, Hamish Franklin, Stephen Westwood, Trudy Williams.

Myles George, Michelle Haynes, Andrew Crawford, Shanly Simpson, Ross Hastings, Diana Smith, Tim Harvey.

Chris Bowman, Fiona Marsh, Paul Cooke, Carol Greensmith, Lance Johnson, John Green, Charlie Hughes.

Sara Anderson, Denyse Johnston, Janine Smith, Tanya Ormsby, Claire Burgham.

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Cinema and Performing Arts at The Vic, Devonport

winter at the vic

COMING IN JULY 4TH JULY

Going into winter provides us with perfect weather for watching movies and a great line-up of films for the coming month, including some first day releases. These school holidays the Vic offers EPIC and the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (35mm print from 1971). Ticket holders could win one of the five Golden Tickets with special prizes. The Vic also has full programme of new films from all over the world - Sweden, USA , France, Argentina and New Zealand. A new series of special music based films are planned for July and August, starting with ‘1 Giant Leap’, introduced by film-maker Robin Kewell. Come and experience the Vic, with the heating on and mulled wine on offer. -The Team at The Vic.

WINTER SPECIAL

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FOR THE HOLIDAYS Epic

FROM 11 JULY

An animated adventure from Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age). In a teeny miniature world deep in the forest, inhabited by Leaf Men and cute critters, a battle between good and evil is on that will determine the future of their world. When a teenage girl (voiced by Amanda Seyfried) ﬁnds herself transported into this secret universe, she lends a hand to the ﬁght against the Spider Queen and her army. Voice cast also includes Beyonce Knowles and Colin Farrell. Based on the Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs kids book by William Joyce.

Also: The Last Sentence, Happiness Never Comes Alone, Before Midnight, After Earth, The Other Son.

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Join us for a magniﬁcent evening of beautiful songs by NZ’s own ‘Voice of Rare Beauty’, Yulia with special guest Ricky de Medeiros accompanying her on guitar. Chansons d’Amour (European Songs of Love) celebrates soaring melodies and romantic storytelling. Yulia performs all new songs from her USA TV Show Divinas, Live at Chambord Castle plus songs from her hit albums Into the West and Montage.

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White Lies DATE TBC New Zealand period drama based on the novella Medicine Woman by Witi Ihimaera, author of The Whale Rider. Paraiti (played by Whirimako Black) is the healer and midwife of her rural, tribal people. But new laws are in force prohibiting unlicensed healers. On a rare trip to the city, she is faced with a proposition and a secret that may have fatal consequences, forcing a clash of beliefs, deception and ultimate salvation.

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Shopping FROM 27 JUNE The small-town life of half-Samoan Willie is dominated by an enthusiasm for muscle cars, domestic abuse and a boring retail job until a more glamorous lifestyle presents itself. This Berlin Film Festival-winning coming-of-age drama set in 1981 New Zealand was shot in Wellington and the Kapiti Coast.

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Anna Coddington is the ﬁfth artist in the Support The Vic Series, presented by First Laydee Productions, playing a solo show just for us! She’s recently been working on the follow-up to her second solo album ‘Cat & Bird’, which won her Best Maori Female Solo Artist at the Waiata Maori Music Awards in 2011, as well as being involved in a number of collaborations and projects with renowned producers such as Dick Johnson, making 2013 the year to keep an eye and an ear out for Anna Coddington.

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EATING OUT

The Channel Eating Out Guide: Feature Restaurant

on the Shore - Al Forno, Takapuna

Warming Winter Dining Embrace winter in the warmth of one of Takapuna's Finest restaurants. Al Forno means 'Oven' and this gorgeous Italian restaurant making everyone feel at home. An authentic Italian stone oven provides a spectacular focal point from which Emilio makes legendary manuka wood-fired pizzas (margarita and prosciutto) to name a few using the finest ingredients available. Al Forno's menu features traditional favorite Italian dishes cooked to perfection, homemade ravioli filled with prawn and salmon, or roasted chicken, spinach and ricotta, as well as the traditonal Italian slow-roasted Beef Osso Bucco. Whatever you order, you can be sure it will be generous and wonderful. Once you have ordered from their delicious menu, leave room for desert as Maria makes her own desserts including tiramisu crammed with chocolate liqueur, whiskey and mascarpone cream - deliciously dangerous! Popular personality at the restaurant, Mario, adds to the venue's amiable atmosphere, ensuring guests are attentively waited on and given a genuine Italian restaurant experience. While their Chef, Niko, ensures your meal is made to perfection. All Al Forno's staff they ensure visitors receive a warm welcome whilst being treated to the tempting scent reminiscent of an Italian family home. Al Forno is fully licensed with an impressive and well priced winelist. Top offerings from New Zealand wineries sit along side some of Italy's and France's finest. Al Forno wish to thank their loyal customers for their support over the past three years and look forward to serving up more tasty fare for guests, regular and new. Dinner is served from Tuesday through to Sunday, from 5pm until late. Al Forno, 34 Anzac St, Takapuna 09 488 0179 www.alforno.co.nz

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The Channel Eating Out Guide: Feature Restaurant

on the Shore - Fortune Fountain, Takapuna

Brooke Grant, Barb and Kevin McLeon.

Niki Cliffe, Brendon Poole.

Ekaterina Noskova, Lisa Su.

Owner Stella Zhang, Helen and Michael Silvey.

Stella Zhang, Maria Elston, Sue Diver.

Fabulous Food, Fine Décor… and a Fountain! Fortune favours those who venture to Takapuna’s newest restaurant. Its spectacular opening saw dancers, invited guests and the public converge on the spectacular site on Lake Road. Huge elaborate chandeliers and an actual fountain are among the feasts for the eyes at Fortune Fountain Restaurant, which opened its doors where the former Wildfire venue used to be. First night nerves were not evident with restaurant owner Stella Zhang and her experienced team welcoming diners to enjoy fine food and lavish surroundings at the busy opening on Queen’s Birthday weekend. “I want everything to be just right!” She said as she spread her time between welcoming guests with her warm smile, checking on diners, liaising with staff, and gladly posing for several photos. It is clear that she has amassed some solid managerial skills during her experience in business, including her time as director of the Strada clothing brand here in New Zealand. Stella has created a thing of beauty here with her stunning new restaurant, which specialises in superb Chinese cuisine. A menu rich in traditional Asian dishes, with a huge range of chicken, pork, beef and vegetable dishes, provides ample choice for diners and the wine list shouts of quality. Labels such as Rabbit Ranch, Oyster Bay and Stoneleigh guarantee a good glass is on hand to complement the tasty dining options. For a showstopping main, go for the crayfish. This will have other diners straining their necks for a peep at the creation that emerges from the kitchen, and will give your tastebuds a treat they’ll remember for a long time! The squid is succulent and beautifully spiced, and is one of many seafood options, while chicken dishes such as the popular chicken satay are both flavoursome and plentiful, with abundant vegetables and lashings of sauce. The vegetarians amongst the diners are also well catered for with meat-free options to choose from amongst the many meat-rich meals that will satisfy

For a showstopping main, go for the crayfish. This will have other diners straining their necks for a peep at the creation that emerges from the kitchen, and will give your tastebuds a treat they’ll remember for a long time! the most ardent of carnivores. If you want a place that’s going to impress, take a trip to Fortune Fountain Restaurant this month. There is even a VIP room that can be reserved for special guests and celebratory occasions, as well as a larger function room that can cater for bigger groups. Whether for one, or one hundred, Fortune Fountain Restaurant provides guests with a decadent dining experience that does not disappoint. Fortune Fountain Restaurant, 428 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 488 6789.

FORTUNE FOUNTAIN

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Devonport

The Olive Press Bistro & Bar

Dida’s Wine Lounge

This winter, cosy up with weekend brunch at The Olive Press. Not only is this a gem of an after-work wind-down venue, it is a super stylish place to sit and lounge on Saturdays and Sundays when brunch and lunch is served from 11.30am to 3pm. Create your own beautiful breakfast with ‘Eggs Any Style’ and add one of the many ‘build your own’ options including bacon, smoked salmon, chorizo, avocado, potato rosti, wilted spinach, and herbed wedges. New Zealand contemporary cuisine and delicious tapas are also served in the stylish surrounds with a range of quality wines and Moa beer on tap.

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.

Sigdi Authentic Indian Cuisine

Open Tue to Thur 4pm - Late, Fri 3pm - Late, Sat & Sun 11am onwards. 2A Rattray St, Devonport 09 445 1618 www.theolivepressbistro.com Tip: Steak night every Wednesday throughout July and August.

Devonport

Dida’s Devonport is running fortnightly tastings, matching wine with food. It’s the perfect spot for a wonderful wine in stylish yet cosy and characterful surroundings. See tip below. Open Mon to Thurs 3:30pm - 10.30pm, Fri 3:30pm - 12am, Sat & Sun 12pm - 12am. 54 Victoria Street, Devonport 09 445 1392 www.didas.co.nz Tip: Great place for a winter wine and some tasty tapas this July!

Devonport

Victoria Road Bistro 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 the 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 newspaper print table cloths, brick and wood walls, lovely lighting, and a piano. ‘Beginnings, Middle and Endings’ are expertly-crafted from highest quality ingredients. Open Tues to Sat 5pm - 10:30pm, Sun 11:30am - 3pm. 97, Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 2037 www.victoriaroadbistro.co.nz Treat: Omaka Springs Sauvignon Blanc $6.50 per glass.

Nicolino Restaurant & Cube Bar 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 local delivery. Open Mon to Sun 4pm - Late. 103 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 446 6664 www.nicolinorestaurant.co.nz Tip: Greek party night every Thursday with live Greek music and dance by “Sounds of Greece”.

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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 Mon to Sun 5pm - 10pm. 161 Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 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.

Takapuna

Pinot Plus 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. Guests are guaranteed a wine and food experience to remember. And there are always great treats at Pinot Plus like this one below… Open Tues to Sat 5.30pm - Late. 168 Hurstmere Road Takapuna 09 489 9510 www.pinotplus.co.nz Tip: Wonderful White European Flight. Flight of Rhone style Wines.

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Guide

Takapuna

Mexico Takapuna

Takapuna Bar

The Elephant Wrestler

Mexico Takapuna is a culinary haven that celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine. It offers mouth-watering Mexican fare with big, spicy complex flavours, and a loud and lively vibe.

Takapuna Bar is the original 'local' and there are plenty of reasons to head down there during the week this winter:

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 enjoy good company, get into their huge range of drinks and eat great food.

Mexico can accommodate a celebration with friends, or a quick mid-week catch-up. Whatever the occasion, the experience is complemented by smiling staff and the hum of happy diners, helped along by jugs of fruity cocktails, top-shelf tequila and a long list of Mexican beers. All served at prices that will leave diners plenty of change to carry on their night, or come back for more later in the week.

Tuesdays - Open Mic Night, 7.30pm, $6 house spirits, all welcome.

Open Mon to Sun 12pm - Late. 4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 280 1487 www.mexico.net.nz Tip: Don't forget to try the desserts - they're sensational!

Mondays - Texas Hold ‘em Poker, 7.30pm registration, 8pm start, $20 buy in.

Fridays – Live DJs take to the decks.

Gastro pub 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, $10 pizzas on Tuesdays, spicy chicken wings from $13.50 on Wednesdays and a roast dinner on Sundays from $15.50.

Saturday drinks and Sunday afternoon meals are also popular with customers wanting a weekend wind-down. Follow Takapuna Bar on Facebook.

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late. 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 8030. www.elephantwrestler.co.nz

Open Mon to Sun 11am - 1am. Cnr Hurstmere Rd & Anzac Street, Takapuna 09 486 2666. www.facebook.com/TakapunaBar

Tip: Planning a function or event this winter? Get in touch with our dedicated Events Coordinator to take the stress out of party planning at events@elephantwrestler.co.nz

Wednesdays - Whisky Wednesdays, top shelf whiskies $9 doubles. Thursdays – Live music from 7.30pm every week.

Tip: Happy Hour every Mon to Wed 4-7pm.

Takapuna

Bolliwood Restaurant

Thyme Restaurant

Bolliwood has been a popular dining spot on Ponsonby Road for a long long time, and now has a second restaurant in Huron Street, Takapuna. Bolliwood is well known for the quality of its Indian cuisine which has been achieved by adhering to a policy of employing only 5-star chefs from India. As well as sensational Indian food, a feature of both Bolliwood Restaurant’s is a massive screen playing the latest Bollywood songs. This is a real dining experience, enjoyable if you are planning an intimate dinner for two or a group function. Online reviews rave about the quality of this food.

Thyme Restaurant on Level 1 of the Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna provides award winning

Blankenberge Belgian Beer Café

Open Mon to Fri Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner Mon to Sun 5pm - Late. 17 Huron St, Takapuna 09 489 9911. www.bolliwood.co.nz

Tip: Dinner: All Mains are $10 on Mon, Tues & Wed - Dine in & Take Out. Lunch: Mon to Fri all Mains $10 + add $2 and receive selected drink, juice, beer/wine or naan bread.

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, Hawke’s Bay duo of lamb and seared salmon. Open Mon to Sun Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Level 1, Spencer on Byron Hotel, Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach 09 916 4982. www.spencerhotel.co.nz/thyme

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

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. Open Mon to Sat 11:30am - Late, Sun 9am - Late. 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 486 6331 www.belgianbeercafetakapuna.co.nz Treat: “Munday Mussel Madness” – Every Monday: One kilo mussel pot and fries, just $12. Every Tuesday: Half kilo of Angus Rump Steak, with frites, just $15.

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Takapuna

Sake Bar Nippon

Niko's Pizza

Gorgeous

After looking after the needs of our locals and not so locals in Epsom for the last 15 years, Sake Bar Nippon is now based in Takapuna. Guests could well believe they are stepping into Japan when they enter this authentic restaurant, situated in a prime position on Anzac Street next to the Berkeley Cinema. Food is reasonably priced and customers get even more added value through the colourful attire of the restaurant’s hosts and the traditional drum-playing – this is an experience that goes beyond food! Fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura, yakitori skewers are among the favourites offered. Private area with karaoke facilities available for special occasions.

Experience a great dining atmosphere with delicious home-recipe dishes. Various Greek dishes on our Specials Menu that changes fortnightly. Authentic Greek Cuisine by Greek owner Niko. From Pizza, Pasta, to Greek dishes, Niko will serve you with the freshest ingredients from the kitchen, including gluten free pizza options.

Gorgeous. The name says it all. Recently opened in Takapuna, this restaurant is adding its weight to the thriving eating out scene.

We are fully licensed with a variety of beers and wines available; Now importing Greek Beer or if you prefer, we are also BYO licensed! We also deliver to Takapuna and Milford areas. Come and experience a true taste of Greece right here on the Shore!

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.

Open Tues to Sun 5pm - Late. 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna 09 486 2249

Open Mon to Thur 5pm - Late. Fri to Sun 2pm - Late. 2 Anzac St, Takapuna 09 486 0600 www.nikospizza.co.nz

Tip: Download our APP Sakebar Nippon Takapuna to become a VIP and receive specials on food and drinks!

Tip: Greek Night second Wednesday of each month - traditional Greek plate smashing, live music and Greek wines.

Takapuna

New Vietnam Cafe

Faro Korean Grill Dining

Talay Thai Restaurant

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.

Talay Thai in Milford has a loyal following due to its excellent rapport with regular customers. Seating for 40 people and a range of delicious Thai cuisine to choose from to 'dine in or take out'.

For a healthy, delicious dinner at a very affordable price, look no further than this Hurstmere Road spot. A favourite with locals, New Vietnam Café is proud to present some exciting meal options, including this lemon prawn dish pictured above, it's a very popular choice. Fresh lemon juice is used to create a light yet luscious sauce, which is used to smoother the deep fried prawns. This is sure to provide hearty fuel for winter! A warm welcome is assured from manager Jessie Kuang and her team, who delight in creating meals to suit each of their many customers. Open for lunch and dinner, takeaways available. Open Mon to Sun 10:30am - 9:30pm 62-78 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 3869. Tip: lots of delicious $10 lunch specials for your choose.

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 Mon to Sun Lunch 11:30am - 3pm, Dinner 5:30pm - 10:30pm. 138 Hurstmere Road 09 486 5050 Tip: Faro has great lunch specials, priced from just $15.

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Open Tue to Sun 11am - 9:30pm Lunch: 11:00am - 3pm. Dinner: 5pm - 9:30pm. Yum Cha all day. 174 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 489 4727 Tip: Fresh quality food, made to order.

Milford

Duck and Seafood are popular and there are many Thai Vegetarian options. Talay Thai will always give you a friendly welcome and help you choose from a wide range of high quality Thai dishes. For an authentic taste of Thailand visit Talay Thai this winter.

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 Treat: Lunch from $10.50 Tue - Sat

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Mairangi Bay

Guide

Castor Bay

Morgan’s Burgers

Mairangi Japanese Cuisine

Salt

Exciting new restaurant providing the ultimate burger experience.

Lunch Special $9.90 - Mairangi Japanese Cuisine is a hidden treasure located in Green Gables shopping village in Mairangi Bay.

Locals love Salt, the new restaurant in Castor Bay, and their cafe – appropriately called Little Salt Eatery. Head chef is Mark Harman (ex Huka Lodge and Dine by Peter Gordon). Their aim is "to continue to deliver to our customers at a level that surpasses expectations but matches perceptions."

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. Open Mon to Sun 9am - 9pm, grill opens 11am. Milford Shopping Centre (next to Whitcoulls), 143 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 3431 www.morgansburgers.co.nz Treat: Winter Special, in July kids 12 and under eat half price on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Conditions apply. Check our website for weekly specials. www.morgansburgers.co.nz

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. This authenticallydesigned Japanese restaurant makes an ideal venue for small functions in a lovely light-filled room, perfect for corporate groups or family gatherings. Open Mon to Sat Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner 6pm - 10.30pm. 376/384 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay 09 476 9977 www.mairangicuisine.co.nz Treat: Try our delicious new lunch menu. Daily Lunch Special $9.90.

A Herald reviewer summed up Salt pretty well in his late April review. "A welcome arrival to the North Shore, providing good food to suit everything from the quick drop-in girls' night out to the relaxed, blow-out occasion." Open 5.30pm -10pm for dinner, book ahead. NOTE: The Salt Eatery (the attached Cafe) is open from 7am to 3pm, then provides catering from 5pm to 9.30pm in the evenings. Corner Beach Rd & Castor Bay Rd, Castor Bay. Phone 410 4488, Visit: www.saltcastorbay.co.nz Treat: Try the Prawn and Panko-crusted Hapuku main. It's sensational!

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Channel Eating Out : Kopio Restaurant & Takeaway, Takapuna

Special Spot Below the Sentinel Marvellous Malaysian cuisine in a stylish setting has made its way across the bridge to Takapuna. During its time at its former location in Parnell, Kopio won accolades for its competency in the kitchen, being named ‘Best Gourmet Takeaway’ in Viva Magazine. Now the people of Takapuna can experience some of the finest Asian food around right here on their doorstep. The same award-winning chef is now enjoying cooking up delicious dishes from the stylish spot at the base of the Sentinel Building. And there is always something fresh to try – the menu changes frequently to offer diners a different dinner experience every time. But the quality is consistent; meals are created using as little oil as possible so that they remain healthier and more suited to the taste palates of locals. Not only does Kopio excel at authentic Malaysian cuisine, the Thai cuisine and other Asian-influenced dishes are a delight. And being owner-operated ensure a

personal, attentive service is given, every time. The menu is extensive, with many chicken, beef and prawn options. The Malay Seafood and Vegetable Curry won a Metro Magazine Award for the ‘Best Malay Seafood Curry in Auckland’. And their takeaways are, unsurprisingly, very popular; their Green Chicken and Vegetable Curry claimed yet another award for the restaurant, with the Sunday Star Times having once named this meal ‘the takeaway of the week’. This hidden gem – tucked away in the ground floor courtyard of the Sentinel Building on Northcroft Street - is licensed as well as offering BYO, wine only. Kopio, 3/3 Northcroft St, The Sentinel Building, Takapuna. Open: Mon - Sun 12noon - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm. Phone 486 0122

restaurant & takeaway

3/3 Northcroft St | (The Sentinel Building) | Takapuna | Call to reserve your table 486 0122 | Business Hours everyday 12noon to 2pm and 5pm till late.

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Or do your own thing with our latest cardio and weights machines. It’s up to you, but whatever you do, do it now – the sooner you start, the more free days you’ll score. Hurry offer only available during July. Come in to Les Mills and get started today. Les Mills Takapuna: Rooftop Level, Shore City, Cnr Lake Road & Como Street, Takapuna

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Cafes on the Shore

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.

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Open Mon to Fri 7:30am - 3pm 19 Como Street, Takapuna 09 489 2266 info@comocafe.co.nz www.comocafe.co.nz Tip: We're warming up with epic soup and house made pies changing daily! Come join us!a

Latin Larder

Substance and Takapuna

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 Tues to Sun 6.30am - 3pm. 170 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 489 5563 Tip: Justin's homemade soups are back on the menu - divine!

Tiger Coffee

Takapuna

High-end coffee to grab and go, or sit down, relax and enjoy our hospitality and friendly banter. Try our freshly made sandwiches, breakfasts and homemade muffins. Back for winter, we have the soup and rustic bread all ready to go. Come in and warm up! Need a coffee machine for the office? Look no further – our machines have the newest technology in the world of coffee. Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-1pm. 18 Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna. Ph: 489 3084 www.tigercoffee.com Tip: Regular Tiger Breakfast & coffee $12.

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 to Fri 7am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm. 62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 489 0091 Tip: Try the hearty Mediterranean Chicken Casserole with Turkish bread.

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There’s a new vibe amongst the eateries in the fabulous Milford Shopping Centre. It’s being generated by a cool little café whose sister café is a much-loved quirky spot in Devonport. Heather Vermeer went along to have a look…and a slice. Vauxhall Milford is creating a buzz with its vibrant décor, fabulous food and friendly service in the suburb’s swanky mall. The café by the same name in Devonport is situated next to renowned interior designer Amanda Neill’s Designworx business. Amanda has been the creative influence behind the new Milford café’s colourful look, which includes some show-stopping lightshades. She said: “The design was an extension of Vauxhall Devonport. We based it on a retro theme, which combined the energy of a past era and stepped it into tomorrow. “Resene colours of Bluegrass, Hawaiian Tan, Undercover, Well Read and Avocado were combined with Orla Kiely wallpapers and Harlequin fabrics to create a kaleidoscope of pattern and colour that is eye-catching and brings a youthful energy into the mall.” Reassuringly bustling during its opening month in June, the Vauxhall Café, Milford, has hit on a great formula, taking its influence from the popular neighbourhood haunt Vauxhall Devonport. Business partners Helen Chai – apt name for a café owner – and Stephen Shen have once again hit a winning note with the highly-regarded Gravity coffee, stylish surrounds, and friendly ‘on to it’ staff. Hard-working North Shore mum Helen’s energy levels are stratospheric – she manages both cafes and has a 17-year-old son. She made a success of White Flower Café in Browns Bay before setting her sights on the Cheltenham spot, and is now relishing the challenges of establishing this sister café in Milford. She said: “Vauxhall Devonport is a real neighbourhood café – it’s cosy and modern and there’s a real community atmosphere. We wanted to bring elements of that into Vauxhall Milford. I didn’t want a commercial look. Hopefully we have created somewhere stylish, modern and atmospheric within the mall too to complement our Devonport café feel.” ‘Distressed’ white-washed tables and chunky glass vases with stunning floral arrangements give Vauxhall Milford the upmarket feel to fit the standard of retail outlets in this popular North Shore mall. Graffiti-style touches and warm, rich colours give the place a personality not often found in a shopping centre setting. “Peckish? Hungry? Thirsty?” asks the street art-style

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 to Fri 7.30am - 7pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 7pm. 67 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 489 7866

Cafes on the Shore ARK Coffee Company

Takapuna

Newly opened in Takapuna, ARK coffee is 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. Open Mon to Fri 7am - 3.30pm Sun 8am - 3:30pm Shop 6, 461 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 8488 hello@arkcoffee.co.nz arkcoffee.co.nz

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

Swiss Bakery & Cafe

Milford

It’s hard to find something that is truly artisan. But Eveline and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things - Swiss style and baked on site daily. They also have a full Cooked Breakfast Menu. Speciality cakes for all occasions – Wedding , Birthday, Anniversaries etc. Party breads ideal as centerpieces at a party also, rolls & small savouries. Catering Available.

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blackboard. The answers include beautiful bagels, Red Flannel Hash, Ricotta Hotcakes - with honeycomb butter - and reams Vauxhall Devonport. more. The Vauxhall Burger and the Vauxhall Brunch are the café’s signature dishes. The food is expertly crafted by a highly skilled chef with over 10 years of experience and it is of restaurant standard. Helen’s teams in Milford and Devonport are young and funky, whilst also being knowledgeable, and are as friendly as their manager, Helen. Expert baristas serve up a mean flat white in the Milford location, which is tucked away from the central eating spots in the high-end mall, and in the cosy, community spot in Vauxhall Road, Devonport. There, well-known local baristas offer service to match any around, with an uncanny knack of remembering customers’ coffee choices and delighting with their amiable chat. And both Vauxhall Milford and Vauxhall Devonport, create cracking brioche, muffins, scones, cakes and slices. The coconut and caramel slice is plenty large enough to share, but here’s betting after the first bite, you’ll want one all to yourself! Vauxhall at Milford Shopping Centre is a perfect place to re-fuel and relax amid retail therapy, or make a point of meeting there for lunch, shopping or no shopping. Vauxhall Milford, Milford Shopping Centre, Milford Road and Vauxhall Devonport, Vauxhall Road, Cheltenham.

Takapuna

Treat: Sumo soup of the day - only $8.50. Comes with toast (eat in only).

Open Mon to Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 2:30pm. 5 Milford Road, Milford 09 489 9737 Tip: Hot soup season, hot pies and hot coffee to warm you up for winter.

Little King Cafe

Milford

This new kid on the Milford café block is making a stir. Little King Café has style and substance. Customised coffee includes choices of cherry sour and blueberry blends from Supreme Coffee. Waffles are prominent on the menu, with savoury and sweet options to tempt all tastes. Family friendly all the way, this is a new café force to be reckoned with. 132-136 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 489 7278 facebook.com/LittleKingNZ

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Coffee General

Birkenhead Point

Coffee General brings together some of the finest coffee on offer in New Zealand. We also offer non-pressurised brewing equipment, highlighting some of the subtleties and complexities often masked in the espresso process. Open Mon to Fri 6.30am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 7:30am to 3pm. 100a Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Pt. 09 418 1815. www.coffeegeneral.co.nz Tip: Single Origin coffees exhibit some unique characteristics when brewed through a filter. Come and try something a little bit special in store!

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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.

Cat’s Corner With Catherine Howell

New Community Constable for Takapuna-Milford beat Welcome to Bevan Dennison who has recently been appointed, from a long list of applicants, as the Takapuna Milford Community Constable. Bevan, a father of three, has policed on the Shore for over three years and looks forward to meeting and working with the local community, providing Takapuna and Milford residents and businesses with a professional policing service as well as catering to its needs whenever possible. A former professional golfer, Bevan still plays off a very handy one Bevan Dennison. handicap and is a previous winner of the Huapai Golf Club Championship. He is also a keen photographer and speaks Korean as a second language. Bevan replaces long time Community Constable Gavin Leonard, who has resigned from the Police and is now working for Prestige Real Estate. With 23 years of frontline policing experience in Auckland and the North Shore, the last 10 years working as the Community Constable in Takapuna and Milford, Gavin has a broad base of community ties and looks forward to bringing these contacts together with his personality and ambition to become a top real estate salesperson and achieve the best results for his clients. In 2008, Gavin was awarded a QSM in the New Years Honours List for his services to the community, not only in policing but youth rugby. He was also part of the first policing team deployed to Christchurch after the earthquakes in 2011. Gavin has a background in sports management, having managed Takapuna Premiers to four North Harbour championships as well as the North Harbour Development XV and the North Harbour 7's side to the Nationals in Queenstown over the past few years. We wish Gavin every success in his new career and thank him for his important contribution to our community as our local bobby. PRINCIPAL SPONSOR:

WIN a Tropical Holiday for Two The Takapuna Beach Business Association and Niue Tourism are giving you the chance to win an amazing trip for two to the tropical island of Niue. The prize includes: 2 x airfares AKL to Niue; 7 nights accommodation at the Matavi Resort; 2 x breakfasts daily; Transfers; one rental car for the duration of the trip; 2 x Island Tours. Sounds pretty good eh? To enter simply spend $25 at any participating store in Takapuna from the 1st July through to the 1st August. You can enter as many times as you like, in fact the more you shop, the more chances you’ll have at winning. This is your opportunity to escape the winter blues and dreary rain clouds. Pack your bikini, spray on the tanner and get ready to escape to paradise! For full terms and conditions and more details on this competition, check out www.takapunabeach.co.nz.

Fresh Faces in Takapuna Summer time was a hive of activity in Takapuna as we welcomed several new businesses into the area, and July brings yet more. A sampling of the fresh faces you might have already spotted last month include: Fortune Fountain (yum-cha restaurant on Lake Road), Mardee (designer clothing on Hurstmere Road), and KiwiYo (frozen yogurt bar on Hurstmere Road). This month we welcome the ever-popular athletics store Lululemon as well as Blunderbuss – a hip pizzeria located in the McKenzies precinct.

Connect with us With so many great events, local deals, and community updates to keep abreast of, connecting with us on Facebook (I Love Takapuna) or through our website (www.takapunabeach.co.nz) is the easiest way to find out what’s happening in the area.

Cakes meet high fashion Shore City’s Art of Cake awards, which launched on Thursday 20th June, is the ultimate collision of flour and fashion. Five of Auckland’s hottest bakers have created cakes up to 1.4 metres tall, inspired by the theme Haute Couture (High Fashion) - including the life-size cake pictured here! They are competing for your vote to decide the best cake artist. The exhibition is on at Shore City until July 11th. Check it out or find out more on Shore City's website.

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It always amuses me that the toilet block on the beach at Mt Maunganui is supposedly designed to represent a ship leaving the harbour and it is claimed that the hall at Rosmini College represents a hang glider that the boys enter before flying off into the world of commerce. Which came first – the design or the description? Only the architect would know. We have just attended Evteks - an annual textile fair in Istanbul that showcases the very latest in interior design, curtains, blinds and bedding. During our time there we attended a number of seminars on future trends. It seems we have all suffered from design depression in the last few years because of the global recession. Our decors have been more homely and homespun. Neutrals, textures, plains and soft colours have been the trend. But thankfully we are soon to see optimism in interior design. We were told that as the world recovers and we become more confident we are seeing splashes of colour in cushions and rugs and artworks entering our homes. There is also renewed interest in designs that Mum or Grandma had, like old fashioned florals. So, is that true? Or has the design brief been written after the design? Let’s watch and see. The claim now is that the biggest influence in western interiors in the next few years will be the Olympic Games in South America. It is claimed that we are destined to see more colour, flair and flamboyance, mixed, of course, with strong naturals and textures. Whatever the trend, we at Home Fabrics are determined to offer you the very best in interior design advice available. Right now, I am keen to get home, but first we are heading to Shanghai to purchase the feather and down for this year’s winter duvets and pillows. See you soon…Gerald. Home Fabrics, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach, Phone 486 1103, Email: sales@homefabrics.co.nz or Visit: www.homefabrics.co.nz

Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover

Children of the Jacaranda Tree - Sahar Delijani $38

Set in post-revolutionary Iran from 1983 to 2011, this evocative and gripping novel is a blistering indictment of tyranny, a poignant tribute to those who bear the scars of it, and a celebration of the human heart’s eternal yearning for freedom. Deep in Tehran’s Evin Prison, Azar gives birth to a baby girl. Corridors away, Amir is making a bracelet out of date stones. He hopes that one day his daughter will hold it in her hands. As a camera shutter closes, three children are fixed in time. These children cannot remember their mothers’ faces. But their mothers will treasure the photos, daring to imagine the life that goes on beyond prison walls. Revolution has torn the future from the past. But these children, the children of the jacaranda tree, will have the chance to grow. They will go into exile, they will find love and they will return home to Iran. But they will also have to confront the terrible legacies passed from one generation to the next when the cold boot of history stamps on individual lives. Children of the Jacaranda Tree is a novel about the ghosts of revolution and about forging the future when your past is too painful to remember.

The Keeper of Secrets - Julie Thomas $25

Beautiful and mysterious, this novel follows a priceless violin across five decades, from World War II to the gilded international concert halls of today, and reveals the loss, love and secrets of the families who owned it. Berlin, 1939. 14-year-old Simon Horowitz is awash in a world of music. His family owns a superb collection of instruments and at its heart is his father’s 1742 Guarneri del Gesu violin. But all is lost when the Nazis march across Europe, the Horowitz family’s possessions are confiscated, and Simon and his father and brother are sent to Dachau. Amid unimaginable cruelty and death, Simon finds kindness from an unexpected corner, and a chance to pick up a violin in exchange for a chance to live. In the present day, orchestra conductor Rafael Gomez has seen much in his time on the world’s stage, but he finds himself oddly inspired by the playing of an aspiring violin virtuoso, a fantastic talent who is just fourteen. When the boy, Daniel Horowitz, Simon’s grandson, suddenly rebels and refuses to play another note, Rafael decides he’ll do anything he can to change that. After Rafael learns the boy’s family once owned a precious violin, believed to have been lost forever, he thinks he might know how to get Daniel playing again…

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We have been reading a fascinating variety of new fiction titles for publication in July, so here is an appealing selection for your winter reading: three of the novels are superb debut works, one from a New Zealand writer – Julie Thomas – being published in the USA.

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Letters from Skye - Jessica Brockmole $35 March 1912: Elspeth Dunn, 24-year-old published poet and fisherman’s wife, has never seen the world beyond her home on Scotland’s bucolic Isle of Skye. So she is astonished when a fan letter arrives from an American college student, David Graham. As the two strike up a correspondence – sharing their favourite books, wildest hopes, and deepest secrets – their exchanges blossom into friendship, and eventually into love. But as World War I moves across Europe and David volunteers as an ambulance driver on the Western front, Elspeth can only wait for him on Skye, hoping he comes back alive. June 1940: More than 20 years later, at the start of World War II, Elspeth’s daughter, Margaret, has fallen for her best friend, a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Her mother warns her against finding love in wartime, an admonition Margaret doesn’t understand. And after a nearby bomb rocks Elspeth’s house, and letters that were hidden in a wall come raining down, Elspeth disappears. Only a single letter, sent decades before by a stranger named David Graham, remains as a clue to Elspeth’s whereabouts. As Margaret sets out to discover who David is and where her mother has gone, she must also face the truth of what happened to her family long ago... This sweeping, atmospheric novel captures the indelible ways that people fall in love, and celebrates the power of the written word to stir the heart.

A myriad of reading choices for all ages...

The Aftermath - Rhidian Brook $37

This courageous, enthralling novel, set in Germany during the tumultuous year following the end of World War II, tells the profoundly moving story of two families, one house, and love grown from hate. Hamburg, 1946. While thousands wander the rubble, lost and homeless, Colonel Lewis Morgan, charged with overseeing the rebuilding of this devastated city and the de-Nazification of its defeated people, is stationed in a grand house on the River Elbe. He is waiting for the arrival of his wife Rachael – still grieving for their eldest son, one of the war’s casualties – and their only surviving son, Edmund. But rather than force the owners of the house, a German widower and his rebellious daughter, out onto the streets, Lewis insists that the two families live together. In this charged and claustrophobic atmosphere, both parents and children are forced to confront their true selves as enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal, to their deepest desires, their fiercest loyalties, and the transforming power of forgiveness.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

By Claire Bellingham Personal Trainer at Les Mills Takapuna

Why Use a Personal Trainer? We live in an era of specialists - a cleaner cleans our home, a lawn guy does the grass, a car valet guy keeps the vehicle tidy. There’s no point in doing something you don’t enjoy and are not great at when somebody else can do it for you for less than what you earn. So how are you doing with motivating and organising yourself to exercise? Maybe it’s time to call in a specialist! A PT makes sure you get the best value out of the time and money you spend at the gym. A trainer will ascertain your goals, availability and the types of things you enjoy, and then a plan can be formulated. A good exercise plan has the right mix of exercise types and recovery periods, avoiding counterproductive overtraining. Training with your PT makes your hour at the gym more efficient. You don’t have to worry about which exercises you will be doing, how many sets or reps, how to adjust the equipment or whether you are doing the exercises correctly. You have the full attention of an expert, and your workout is customised for any injuries or health concerns. Your trainer can liaise with your medical professional to create the best exercise plan for you. Your PT can also nag you mercilessly about doing the rehab exercises you’d otherwise neglect! Having a PT gives you the ultimate flexibility in how you meet your goals. Most people see their trainer weekly or twice-weekly. There is no penalty for cancelling a session outside of 24 hours if something else comes up. If you have a lower body niggle your trainer can focus on the upper. If you have a light cold your trainer knows how to monitor the intensity. Organised sport is a great way to stay fit and have fun but it can be hard to make the time commitment and as soon as you get one injury you can find yourself completely sidelined. Your trainer is available for you at your convenience and in all weather – all you need to do is show up and the rest is done for you. There are so many benefits to having a personal trainer that I, like most trainers, also have a trainer. I know better than anyone how important it is to exercise. But like you I’m busy, it’s hard to get exercise into the “urgent” category. As a working solo Mum there is always a pressing domestic or professional task that I can use as an excuse to neglect my health. But once I’ve made that appointment with my trainer it becomes a priority. It’s just easier to show up than to cancel! Booking five weeks of sessions is an ideal kick-start to your fitness regime. You may find you can go it alone after that. Or you may find that once you start enjoying your sessions and the benefits, your trainer is somebody you just can’t be without!

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les Mills taKapuna has FiVe coMMunity MeMberships to GiVe aWay. We know there are plenty of motivated and driven people in our community who’d love to be working out at les Mills, but for one reason or another are unable to join. Maybe they’re in need of a boost to get through physical barriers to exercise, recovering from an illness, training for a specific event, or are a promising sports star. Whatever their background or goals, we’d like to give them the chance to meet their potential and experience our world-class club first hand.

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The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Applicants must be aged 15 years or older.

Full les Mills community Membership details and application forms can be found online at lesmills.co.nz/communitymembership applications for the five free memberships must be received no later than sunday 28 July 2013. the five chosen applicants will be contacted on Friday 9 august by a les Mills takapuna representative.

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Celebrating 10 Years: My Room, Takapuna

My Room is 10 Years Old & On Sale right through July! Our lovely Takapuna kids store – My Room – is celebrating its 10th birthday all through July. This will be an opportunity for Channel readers to save 20-50% on most items and get great package deals on lovely children's furniture. The store started out as a little showroom at their Vega Place (Mairangi Bay) factory a decade ago. Then previous owner Jenny and current owner Cushla Sulaiman set up the first retail store in Lake Road, Takapuna just a year later. Jenny retired four years ago and Cushla took charge of the business. It wasn't long before she decided to recolate to the superb corner site over the road on the corner of Lake Road & Byron Avenue. "It was a great move," says Cushla. "The shop is larger than our previous store, which means we can expand on the products we have to offer. Walking into My Room now, you're spoilt for choice. Customers love it." The day that Channel called in mid-June the shop was buzzing with people, mainly looking for birthday gifts. "We are a one-stop children's shop from head to toe," added Cushla, when quizzed about summing up their offering in one sentence. "Toys, clothing, furniture, gifts and more. A great deal of it organic and eco-friendly." "To celebrate our 10th Birthday – and an entire decade of loyalty in making your room the best place to hang out – in addition to the savings in our birthday sale we are also inviting customers to our birthday party. We have a birthday cake, plus every Saturday we are treating customers with birthday cupcakes and juice in store. Nagam, Shirley and I intend to have lots of fun with customers right through the month." My Room, Corner Lake Road and Byron Avenue, Takapuna. Phone 488 7044. Visit: www.myroom.co.nz

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IS 10 YEARS OLD! To celebrate our 10th Birthday and an entire decade of loyalty in making your room the best place to hang out, we would like to invite you to our birthday party!

Cupcakes and Juice in store every Saturday of July!!!

Make My Room a special place to be

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iman (left) and My Room owner Cushla Sula member Nagam.

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Shore City: Rembrandt

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Style to Suit the Shore Rembrandt is setting a new standard in men’s outfitting on the Shore. Heather Vermeer helps you decide if this new place is likely to suit you, sir? Creating a retail experience that is not daunting and, dare I say, actually enjoyable can be a challenge for men’s clothing retailers. But this new addition to Shore City has nailed it with a well-balanced mix of lifestyle and leisure being incorporated into helping men to achieve a smart new look. With a rich, wood-featured fit-out reminiscent of a quality Saville Row tailor’s, Rembrandt oozes old school charm whilst steering away from the stuffy, by managing to balance this vintage look with a modern slant. Rows of colourful book spines tell customers that this is a thinking man’s outfitters. And real substance is there in spades: Rembrandt has been around since 1946 and has provided tailoring for some of this country’s finest fashion houses. The Rembrandt Group could not have found a better-suited ambassador for the brand, in their dapper gent Retail Development Manager, Karl Clausen. Dressed in an impeccably tailored three-piece suit, he perches on the luxurious seating in the Shore City store, and enthuses about the company’s fit in the mall. “Takapuna has a great cache; it is one of the most desirable suburbs to live in and is home to many businessmen and creatives. We feel that there’s a great opportunity for us to cement ourselves as the contemporary menswear destination here on the Shore, with many men here wanting to be modern and relevant with their look. “What has been evident initially is the sense of relief amongst customers. The sense that they are so happy that there is now a discerning, contemporary menswear store here in Takapuna.” Karl draws attention to the reality of people travelling to Ponsonby or the city in search of a choice of contemporary menswear. He said: “Now they don’t have to. We have a great contemporary collection of clothing and tailoring; beautifully made and beautifully cut. We carry items that we feel will appeal to the discerning modern man.” Store Assistant Manager Roger Westbury is the embodiment of an experienced menswear employee. He has been the face of men’s retail clothing in Takapuna since 1988. Softly spoken, humorous and with a keen eye for detail, Roger has fitted literally thousands of suits for the men of the North Shore. This welcoming local character, who was with the previous occupant of this site, is delighted with the upper level store’s look. Many people know Roger personally and Karl credits Roger with being ‘a very valuable part of the team’. Roger said: “We are getting a lot of people popping in to have a look and they’re very impressed. I love my job! I’m sure this is going to be the place for men to shop on the Shore.” Rembrandt stocks items, extraneous to the clothing, such as books on art and architecture from the uber-cool publishing house Taschen, which can make buying clothes more of a wider, lifestyle experience. They also offer suit hire. Karl concluded: “It’s indicative of how retail has changed; it’s a lot more curated now, people want to be inspired and have a sensory experience when they shop. We want people to really enjoy that and want to come back.” Rembrandt, Upper Level, Shore City,Takapuna

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Five of Auckland’s top cake-makers are competing for your vote. Their designs have been inspired by the theme of Haute Couture (high fashion) and have resulted in the production of some astounding cakes. The creations reach up a staggering 1.4 metres tall and include a life-size fully edible ‘person’! These world-class creations of edible art were revealed at the Shore City Art of Cake Awards launch in late June and will remain on display at Shore City until July 11th. The cakes took up to 96 hours to complete with thousands of dollars spent. Foodies and fashionistas alike will struggle to believe that these stunning creations are made of icing and chocolate. The creations on display include: “Parisian Couture” By Chocolate Earth. From head to toe, this life-sized model is made entirely of cake, chocolate and icing. Constructed in true haute couture spirit, with the substitution of icing and chocolate for fabric and thread, the Chocolate Earth creation is exclusive, detailed and custom made. “A Tribute To Alexander McQueen” By Miss Melicious. Alexander McQueen’s work optimises the idea of theatrical fashion. The creation from Miss Melicious reflects his aesthetic to produce work that is both at the cutting edge of avant-garde couture and instantly recognisable. The focus is hemlines, heels and haute couture. “The Art of Dior” By Sweet Bites Cakes. Sweet Bites Cakes’ creation draws inspiration from Christian Dior’s couture gown illustrating opulence and glamour. Cake decorating techniques including fondant ruffles, airbrushed shimmer tiers, handcrafted sugar roses, wired blossoms and leaves, hand painted fondant and edible Sugarveil lace reflects the creativity and workmanship it takes to craft a one-of-kind Haute Couture gem. “Vintage Beauty” By Bella Cupcakes. Bella Cupcakes creation reflects the elements of vintage couture, exploring the beauty of textures, the love and attention to detail and the hours of work invested to handcraft something incredible that will catch your eye, demand attention and surprise you with the hidden details. “The Golden Age of Victorian Couture” By Cake Couture. Victorian couture set the standard for dressmaking and high fashion. Cake Couture’s five-tier creation features a delicate mantilla lace underskirt, a bustled overskirt with bodice, caught into folds and held by a cascade of fabric-made roses. Cake Couture’s creation is a sweet reflection of the golden age. Check out Auckland’s most fashionable cakes in all their glory for a limited time at Shore City, vote for your favourite and be in to win a $500 Shore City Gift Card. The winner of the Art of Cake will be announced on 11th July.

Cake Meets Couture Art of Cake 20th June to 11th July AUCKLAND’S TOP CAKERS ARE COMPETING TO CREATE THE COUNTRY’S BEST-DRESSED CAKE, WITH CAKES UP TO 1.4 METRES TALL, ON DISPLAY AT SHORE CITY UNTIL THURSDAY 11TH jULY. COME AND SEE THE SWEET SPECTACLE FOR YOURSELF AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CAKE. SIMPLY SPEND $20, VOTE AND YOU’RE IN TO WIN A $500 SHORE CITY GIFT CARD.* Terms & conditions apply

Free Art of Cake craft sessions the art of rose making with cake couture THURSDAY 4TH jULY – 12PM frosting and figurine modelling with sweet Bites cakes SATURDAY 6TH jULY – 2PM top tips on modelling chocolate with chocolate earth SUNDAY 7TH jULY – 12PM

CNR LAKE RD & COMO ST, TAKAPUNA PH 09 978 6300 www.shore-city.co.nz 3 HOURS FREE PARKING

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Wholistic Chiropractic: Dr. Cherye Roche

Dr Cherye Roche.

This month, Dr. Cherye wants to help you with that niggly joint pain that keeps coming back. She is an international lecturer on the topic of Functional Clinical Biomechanics, and loves helping people solve those “unsolvable” problems by treating the underlying cause rather than the symptom.

Are your feet the source of your joint pain? Understanding human biomechanics is the essential to successfully treating musculoskeletal injuries. Abnormal foot structure and/or function is often the source of overuse musculoskeletal injuries such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee pain, hip pain, sciatica, low back pain and scoliosis. At Pure Healthcare in Albany we use GaitScan™ technology to analyse the foot as it is moving, or “Gait Analysis”. We get amazing results with many different joint and muscle injuries using GaitScan™, custom orthotics and Chiropractic care . If you struggle with foot, ankle, knee, hip or back pain that improves, only to return again, then a biomechanic exam using GaitScan™ may be the answer. With GaitScan™, 4096 pressure plate sensors, operating at 300Hz (yes 300 scans per second!), produce over 1 million data points which are analysed to provide vivid images of the pressure exerted on your foot, plus extensive data from those images. This allows us to determine if abnormal foot mechanics are contributing to your injury. Furthermore, it will help us to evaluate if custom made orthotics would help your specific problems. Orthotics are devices worn inside your shoes to balance foot position and facilitate more efficient function during the gait cycle. However orthotics are not all made the same. The quality of foot orthotics is dependent on the materials used in the making of the devices, and the precision of the prescription of the correction. We conduct a thorough orthopaedic, neurologic, and biomechanical examination of your entire kinetic chain to identify functional weaknesses in your musculoskeletal system, and to determine if you are a good candidate for orthotic therapy. If so, using the data from the GaitScan™ technology, your custom orthotics are made uniquely for each of your feet. Furthermore, for those of you who have had orthotics before, rather than being made of foam (which simply absorbs shock), or hard rigid plastic (which can limit the normal motion of the foot joints), our orthotics are made of a thermoplast plastic that supports and facilitates normal foot motion, and has 100% memory, thereby stimulating the macanoreceptors and proprioceptors in your foot to optimise function. Even the most chronic of injuries, that have not responded to treatment, can be helped with this approach. So if you have an chronic injury, or are concerned about your posture or biomechanics, give us a call to schedule a biomechanics exam and GaitScan™ analysis! Mention this article in Channel to get a 50% discount on this initial exam.

Mention this article to receive a 50% discount on this initial exam Dr. Cherye Roche - Sports Chiropractor Pure Healthcare, 1 Airborne Rd – Albany 0632. Phone: 414-2225 www.DrCheryeRoche.com - www.PureHealthcare.co.nz www.GaitDoctor.co.nz

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Health & Fitness with Pilates Unlimited

Keeping the Romana Legacy The team at Pilates Unlimited are thrilled with the arrival of Joe Pilates's in-depth biography. The book explores Joe's work in developing the authentic Pilates method and in particular, how Romana Krysanowska became his world-renowned protégé. The books are available to purchase, for further information please email: info@pilatesunlimited.co.nz Romana began learning from Joe Pilates as a young ballet dancer with an injured ankle. After her first lesson, Romana was not convinced "Mr Pilates" would help. She told her mother: "He didn't even look at my ankle!" But she persevered with the exercises Joe had prescribed and within three weeks was dancing again better than ever. The close association of ballet and Pilates continued to develop over the years as more dancers sought out both Joe, and then Romana, to address their issues. Today, there are very few dancers who do not understand how important authentic Pilates is to their dance training. At 12 years old, Siân is Pilates Unlimited's youngest client. Siân has a passion for dance and currently does Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Highland and Spanish. Unlike Romana, Siân did not come to Pilates Unlimited because of an injury, but was demonstrating a number of postural weaknesses preventing her from excelling in dance. After 12 months, the results speak for themselves. Last month, Siân sat her Grade 4 Highland and Intermediate Foundation (RAD) ballet exams where she gained Honours and Distinction respectively. "I love my Pilates sessions with my instructor Lizzie, and I love that my favourite stretch is also Romana's. I love to dance. But I know that while my dancing is for now, Pilates will be for the rest of my life." Siân is particularly proud of the marks she gained for her pointe work. "Although," she says, "Lizzie never looks at my ankles!" "At Pilates Unlimited we work with our clients to give them the workout that is right for their body and individual needs. The studio is a speciallydesigned Authentic Pilates boutique studio and has been operating for 13 years in Takapuna," says Owner/Instructor Carole Fraser. Refer to the website or contact the studio to find out more. 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach. Phone 486 1018 - www.pilatesunlimited.co.nz

AUTHENTIC STUDIO At Pilates Unlimited we work with our clients by providing a challenging workout for people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Strengthen your abdominals Increase flexibility Improve posture Create longer, leaner muscles

Come and experience Authentic Pilates with Certified Instructors. 18 Northcroft Street, Takapuna Beach – Phone 486 1018

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Want to beat the winter blues? No excuses this winter at Stirling Sports! Our answer is Under Armour. This winter Under Armour has a range of technical garments to keep you training right through the winter. The first is the new Storm hoody range, these hoodies feel like your usual hoody but, the truth is they will keep you dry when out in the rain. Under Armour take hoodies to the next level with the ‘Storm technology’ that makes water roll off the surface and keep you dry, light and warm at the same time. Not only does it keep you dry from the outside it also keeps you dry inside: Under Armour’s ‘moisture transport system’ wicks away sweat from the body. The alternative is their Cold gear compression range which is targeted at those who have early morning or late night trainings or workouts (on those very cold days) so you can keep warm while working out. While giving you the benefits of general compression* Cold gear is specifically designed to keep you light and warm and is best for conditions between -18 and 13 degrees. *Benefits of compression: Increased power and stamina, enhanced proprioception (know your body’s place in space), faster recovery and superior comfort. Want to know more? Or get your winter gear sorted - many other great brands and gear in store now - come in and see one of our staff members today. Mention this Stirling Sports page in store during July and receive 15% OFF these Under Armour ranges! Stirling Sports, Shore City, Takapuna 09 489 8981 and Westfield Centre, Albany 09 441 2242.

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104 Don MacKinnon Drive, Westfield Albany Ph: (09) 441 2242

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Westfield Shore City, Takapuna Ph: (09) 489 8981

For The Kids: with Kidzspace, Barrys Point Road

Comfort, Colour and Cosiness for the Kids Update your kids rooms with the latest bed linen from Kidzspace Winter has definitely arrived and at Kidzspace it's all about comfort, colour and cosiness to keep the winter chills at bay. We have been landing gorgeous new linen collections over the last few weeks, so have something for everyone to counter the winter blues. Stunning 100% cotton bed linen, complete with co-ordinating sheet sets and a cool range of new cushions for those important final touches, plus our new mohair and wool throws are just so soft, warm and luxurious. Who wouldn't want to stay snuggled up in bed! New to Kidzspace is "Freckles" â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for our littlies a fab range of cotton duvet sets which are fun, colourful and ideal for first beds through to school age. Team our Flutterby, Princess or Train duvets with co-ordinating cotton sheeting and then complete the look with the cute and cuddly themed cushions, which are proving a real hit. Kidzspace is very excited to be one of a handful of stockists of the Freckles collections and these three designs are the first to land with more designs to follow later in the year. We have also expanded our Thread offerings with teenagers in mind and have just received our first stock of the new Denim and Drill combinations. These two new duvets combine Thread's hard wearing denim with a splash of colourful drill through the middle of the duvet and are accented with an array of pillows and cushions to complete a striking look. The first combination uses their Blue Denim with Irish Green for a stunning current look and they have added a touch of fun with a range of co-ordinates, including space invaders pillowcases and cushions. The second combination uses their Blue Denim with Hot Pink and this is complimented with some feminine pillowcasing and cushions. The two together are also an ideal solution for boys and girls sharing rooms as both colours work well together. Also due shortly is a new silver grey Chevron design on drill, which we expect to have great appeal to our older teenage customers.

Whilst it has a striking geometric pattern, the colour is neutral so is ideal to enhance with some funky colourful accents. We have chosen orange coordinates for this one, which will mean it is very "IN" this season but there are also plenty of other options for those who like a more reserved colour palette. Our latest Patersonrose collection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charlotte also arrives into store first week of July. This has been worth the wait and will have appeal across all ages with it's Vintage soft feminine colourways of duckegg blue, apple green, soft pinks and touches of red. As with all their collections, there are plenty of extras to accessorise, including pillowcases, sheeting, cushions, bunting, lampshades, pinboards and rugs. With Patersonrose designs, it's hard to just settle for the duvet and we know that once you see what's on offer you'll be hooked on wanting to achieve that special look! The new round Apple Green Shag Rug has arrived and this, as well as the Sea Blue, Pink or Ruby Red shags, co-ordinates perfectly with Charlotte and add a splash of fresh colour and texture to the room. We are often asked "What comes first, paint colour or linen?" With today's technology giving us the ability to colour match our paint, choosing bedlinen as the starting point is definitely the answer. If you are looking to update your child's room whether young or old, a change of bed linen is the easiest and fastest way to achieve this. At Kidzspace we have a huge range of stunning collections to choose from with the added bonus of being able to view these on beds to create your ideal bed setting. Kidzspace, 57 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna. Phone 489-5556 or online at www.kidzspace.co.nz

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Brrrrr... Cosy up your kids rooms NORTH SHORE STORE 57 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna Opposite Kathmandu. Car parking at door P 09 489 5556 Hours Mon - Fri 9 - 5 Sat 10 - 4 E takapuna@kidzspace co.nz

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What’s Hot on the Shore

WHAT’S HOT ON THE SHORE IN…

JULY Need ideas on where to go, what to do, who to follow? Look no further. Each month, Channel gives you a helpful heads up on cool stuff to do for the month ahead. If you've hit on a top spot, found a super cool something, place to go or person to keep an eye on, let us know.

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

Where we're shopping…

Where we're lunching… The quirky, community vibe of Devonport's Vauxhall Café at Cheltenham, has been replicated in the Milford Shopping Centre. Vauxhall Milford brings a stylish, neighbourhood café to the Milford mall. Owner Helen Chai enlisted the creative flair of Amanda Neill of Designworx, the store next door to her Vauxhall Devonport cafe, to oversee the striking new look. Enjoy Gravity coffee, home-cooked food and on-the-ball service whilst you admire the stunning lightshades and artistic touches! Vauxhall Milford, Milford Shopping Centre.

What we're doing… Craft Classes Local blog Made from Scratch and Studio 46 on Taharoto Rd in Takapuna have teamed up to do a range of night classes. Channel’s Courtney and Ulla went along to their Terrific Terrariums class led by the very talented and hilariously funny Annie Oxborough (you may have seen her stylish arrangements for sale at the Department Store). The class was a huge amount of fun. We watched Annie put together two amazing ‘little worlds’ and then had a turn ourselves - all while drinking wine and eating some delicious homemade treats. We learned a lot about different plants and cactuses to use in our terrariums and left feeling very inspired and full of ideas. Studio 46 offers a range of classes from Terrarium making to cake decorating and blogging 101! For more info on the classes available at Studio 46, check out www.studio46.co.nz or email hello@studio46.co.nz

Baking Classes

We love a good pop up store and if you do too then head along to THIS IS NOW on Hurstmere Rd now! The store is full of funky knits, jackets, pretty skirts and tunics. There’s a rack of samples and one off pieces making the clothing a welcome alternative to buying from chain stores. Best of all, THIS IS NOW is reasonably priced for fashion forward local garments! THIS IS NOW (Next to Melba and The Last Place on Hurstmere Rd in Takapuna).

And also new to Takapuna… Don't be bitter, here's lululemon... Yes, there is a buzz around Takapuna about the arrival of ultra-hip clothing company lululemon athletica. The yoga-inspired athletic apparel company opens its third Auckland store this month, here on the Shore. Jog down to their new store at 19-29 Hurstmere Road.

High Tea with Dragons is the bakingcentric blog of very talented Shore girl Kirsten McConchie. Her blog is fast garnering a wide following due to her delicious baking, easy to follow recipes and beautifully styled photographs. Kirsten’s talents for cake decorating are second to none, and now she’s offering weekend baking classes in Beach Haven. Each class focusses on teaching buttercream techniques to help you decorate gorgeous cupcakes and cakes at home. Classes are kept to six people to ensure attendees get the most out of the class. For more info on the beginners decorating or Rose decorating classes take a look at highteawithdragons.com/classes or email kirsten@highteawithdragons.com

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AMI North Harbour Netball: News

Annie Greenheld Sponsorship & Business Development Manager Netball North Harbour sponsorship@netballnorthharbour.co.nz

Get Your Kitchen Game On In last month’s issue we wrote about our fabulous fundraising recipe book – ‘FEED – It’s game on in the kitchen’. This month we’d like to share one of our wonderful recipes with you which was provided by a staff member from our naming rights’ sponsor, AMI. The cookbook is now at the printers, Benefitz, and we anticipate it will be on sale in early July. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward maintaining and upgrading the Netball North Harbour facilities, so our whole netball community will benefit.

This recipe is simply stunning, with vibrant colours backed by the intense flavours of feta, olives and sundried tomatoes. Orzo Salad • 200 g orzo pasta, dried • 50 g sundried tomatoes, chopped into strips • 50 g goats feta, chopped into squares • 30 g pitted black olives, finely sliced • ½ red onion, finely chopped • 3 large spinach leaves, roughly chopped • 1 tbsp olive oil • Salt and pepper to season Boil a large pot of salted water. Pour the orzo into the boiling water and cook for approximately 15 minutes until al dente (just cooked), stirring every five minutes. In a large bowl place the spinach, onions, sundried tomatoes, olives and feta. Drain the orzo and refresh under cold water. Once cool, stir through olive oil, then add the other ingredients. Taste and season with salt and pepper if required. To pre order your copies of the recipe book phone or email Annie Greenheld at Netball North Harbour on 481 0949 or sponsorship@netballnorthharbour.co.nz.

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Channel Pets with DogHQ

This lovable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ, the North Shore’s premium Dog Day Care facility. DogHQ provides the ultimate in social, physical and mental stimulation for dogs of all types in a safe and caring environment. DogHQ’s full range of services include obedience training, agility fun days, grooming and all natural nutrition. See all the fun for yourself at www.doghq.co.nz and www.facebook.com/doghq

So you think you know what your dog is thinking? Many pet owners are convinced they know what their beloved animals are thinking and maybe they do. This month let’s have a bit of fun with that thought and challenge your skills with these great shots of DogHQ’s happy customers.

This is what you thought. Many pet owners are convinced they know what their beloved animals are thinking and last month we put you all to the test. We ran four photos and asked you to put the “words” into these dog’s mouths. The winning participants have scored themselves a $25 voucher to Four Seasons Pets!

Indie's Insights

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Hey Chardonnay! Wanna see some Michael Jackson dance moves?

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Have you noticed that every year when it’s cold we get to change our Bling? I’m still wearing my old Blue Bling but I see that some dogs are already sporting their groovy new Red Bling. Blue is soooo last year now, so make sure you get your’s before the weather starts to warm up!

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Speak to the paw top dog!

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Fashion: with Aktivworx

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Channel's Guide to School Holiday Fun

July brings with it wintery weather, dark evenings and school holidays; not always the best mix. But don’t be stuck in the house with crazed kids. Get them out and about across the Shore this holiday time. There’s so much to do, so no excuses for having them zone out in front of the TV or computer for long! Here we present a handy alphabetical what’s on guide to good stuff for kids to get stuck into this July…

School Holiday Inspiration… Aladdin: The Phineas Phrog team present their latest production, Aladdin, for their 11th birthday celebration. This is the age-old story of the mischievous Aladdin who stumbles across a rusty old lamp when searching for adventure. This lamp is not what it seems, and houses a claustrophobic genie. Take a journey of mystical mayhem with Aladdin, the Genie, a beautiful Princess and an evil sorcerer. Chaos is just around the corner. Details: Show runs Monday 22nd - Saturday 27th July at 10.30am daily at the Bruce Mason Centre. Price is $16.00 per person, plus booking costs. www.bmcentre.co.nz

Funky Feet Performing Arts Funky Feet and Toddler Toes offer fun, affordable dance classes for girls and boys from 2 years of age to 92.

Contact: Lenore Bullock Phone: 09 410 7230 | Mobile: 021 184 9849 funkyfeet@vodafone.co.nz | facebook.com/FunkyFeetNZDance

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Badjelly The Witch: See Spike Milligan's scary fairy tale adapted for the stage by Alannah O'Sullivan and the Auckland Theatre Company. A real school holiday treat for all the family! Details: The Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Friday 12th- Tuesday 16th July. Children under 12 years watch for $28.00 and adults for $33.00, plus booking fees. www.bmcentre.co.nz Campbell's Bay Tennis Club Tennis and Activity Programme: Children aged 5-16 can enjoy a variety of activities ranging from tennis to soccer to netball and basketball on this one day course. A special beginners’ tournament is held for those less experienced. Campbell's Bay Tennis Club supplies all equipment and there is a free Ice Cup for all participants. Details: Monday 15th-Friday 26th July (excludes weekends). Prices from $30.00. www.campbellsbaytennis.org.nz Devonport Community House Holiday Programme: Join in the fun at the Community House this holiday! Each day is themed with activities including a Mad Hatters Tea Party, Circus Day with unicycle lessons, fortune telling and other circus treats, Zumba and boxing (on the bag) at Just Workout, a trip to Devonport Navy Museum, a Farm Day and a morning in the kitchen with Devonport's "Little Cooks" plus sewing, scrapbooking, scooter day and loads of art and crafts and sport activities. Phew! Sign up early. Details: Monday 15th – Friday 26th July, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fees: 1 child $46, 2 + children $44each, with additional fee on trip days. Call 09 445 3068 or visit www.devonportcomhouse.co.nz

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Fitness4kids: Fitness4kids's holiday programme focuses on developing the fitness of children aged 4-8 in a fun and safe environment. A variety of methods are used including stretches, exercises and team games to increase cardio fitness, strength and flexibility. Details: email joanne@fitness4kids.co.nz or phone 09 478 6885/021 614655 for more information. Fitness4kids is based at Campbell's Bay Primary School. Football for Kids: Let the kids burn off some energy and polish up their football skills this holiday with the NZ Football Academy programme. Sessions are held at Takapuna Grammar School, rain or shine, each week day from 15th to 26th July, 9am to 1pm for girls and boys aged five to 12, $35 per day per child, subsequent siblings $25, full week $150, $110 for siblings. Contact Chris Bryson on 021 0676700 or at nzfootballacademy@gmail.com Funky Feet: Join the Funky Feet Dance School holiday programme for a fabulous week of song and dance, aimed at children aged 5-16. You'll work with qualified teachers and experience one week of dance, drama and singing classes, while also working on props, costumes and scenery. All of this is in the lead up to Funky Feet's holiday production; this year being their own version of “Peter Pan”. Friends and family are welcomed to watch this spectacle. Details: Cost is $180 per student. Programme runs Monday 15thFriday 19th July from 9am-5pm at Murray's Bay Intermediate, Sunrise Ave www.funkyfeet.co.nz

Millennium Institute School Holiday Programme: The Institute provides children 5-13 years old with an environment where they have the ability to learn while taking part in challenging activities, on and off-site. Children will be rewarded with a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day. Details: Week 1 runs Monday 15th-Friday 19th July and Week 2 runs Monday 22nd-Friday 26th July at the Millennium Institute, 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay. Prices begin from $40 per day. Email reception@autmi.org.nz

Highbury Shopping Centre: Magician The Great Chicane will entertain on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.30am to 1pm. Face painting, colouring competition and more. Details: Visit www.highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz Kelly Sports: Kelly Sports offers a range of holiday programme options to keep your children physically active throughout the holidays with many fun activities. At various locations across the Shore. www.kellysport.co.nz Lollipops Playland: Lollipops Playland provides an active and entertaining day programme for children, where they can take part in on and off-site activities. Your kids are guaranteed hours of fun on New Zealand's favourite children's indoor playground- climbing, sliding, bouncing and spinning. Details: Join Lollipops Monday 15th-Friday 26th July from 8am-5.30pm. Cost is $35 per day on-site or $45 off-site, including morning and afternoon tea. Don't forget your socks, kids! www.northshore.lollipopsplayland.co.nz Mairangi Arts Centre: ‘Woolly Winter’, Mairangi Arts Centre School Holiday Programme, 15th to 26th July, will include two hour classes and 10am to 3pm classes with supervised lunch break. Painting, drawing, crafts. Book online at www.mairangiarts.co.nz. Make Your Own Lollipop: Indulge your sweet tooth with a trip to Takapuna's Old Lolly Shop. Book a time during the school holidays for the opportunity to create your own lollipop at the low price of $4.00. Also, watch the instore lollymaker make lollipops, lollipop rock candy and other handmade confectionary. Details: Venue is The Old Lolly Shop, Parkway Arcade, 56-60 Hurstmere Road. Phone 09 486 6706 or email shop@oldlollyshop.co.nz to book. Milford Shopping Centre: Everyone’s happy with a trip to Milford Shopping Centre these holidays. There will be plenty to entertain young and old alike. Check out the host of activities on their pages in this issue of Channel! www.milfordshoppingcentre.co.nz

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llipop! Make your own Lo puna op Taka at The Old Lolly Sh Takapuna -60 Hurstmere Rd, Parkway Arcade, 56

Cost is just $4 per person. Sessions run for approx. 30mins. Bookings essential. Please email or phone to make a booking. Sessions fill up fast so be quick!! email: shop@oldlollyshop.co.nz | Ph: (09) 486 6706 Look on website for available dates - www.oldlollyshop.co.nz

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Focus On Mairangi Bay: Victoria J

Winter Workshop Wonderland From previous page…

Navy Museum - Shrunken Treasure: Suitable for all ages, the Navy Museum gives you the opportunity to embrace your creative side in designing your own navy-inspired bag clip with the stencils provided. These holidays, there is also a special colouring competition for those who participated in Shrunken Treasure with great prizes up for grabs. Don't forget to pick up your Salty Sea Dogs Activity Book when exploring the Museum itself, or take part in a treasure hunt. Details: Four sessions of Shrunken Treasure held at Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 64 King Edward Parade, daily Saturday 13th-Sunday 28th July. Sessions run for 45 minutes at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 and are $5 per person. North Shore Leisure: Join North Shore Leisure Centres in locations including Birkenhead, Beachhaven, East Coast Bays and ActivZone for a fun-packed programme. Experience a range of activities suited for those aged 5-12, including sports, arts and crafts, cooking and day trips around Auckland. Details: Centre days- $27.00 and day trips- $39.00 available. Programme runs daily 9am-3pm. Visit http://northshoreleisure.co.nz/east-coast-bays-school-holiday North Shore Libraries: Various activities will be taking place at libraries across the Shore, check the website: www.shorelibraries.govt.nz NYTC AllStars at The Rose Centre: The National Youth Theatre Company is once again offering their popular school holiday course for all children aged 7-17 who are theatre enthusiasts. Each All Stars Programme is centred on a theme; these holidays being “British Invasion”. Join with NYTC for five days of innovation, while receiving quality tuition, allowing your performing skills to flourish. Details: Runs Tuesday 23rd-Saturday 27th July at The Rose Centre, Belmont. Cost is $230 per student. Pippi Longstocking at The Pumphouse: Tim Bray Productions stages the enduring story of Pippi Longstocking, the girl with the flaming red ponytails, who lives all by herself in Villekulla Cottage. A play full of hijinks, see Pippi, along with her monkey (Mr Nelson), and her friends Tommy and Annika brought to life as they outsmart bullies and reunite Pippi with her father, the Cannibal King. Come during the school holiday season dressed up as your favourite character for an on-stage costume parade before the show. Details: Performance on Monday 8th-Saturday 27th July (excludes Sundays) at The Pumphouse Theatre in Killarney Park. Individual tickets start from $21.00. Purchase tickets from www.patronbase.com

Wandering into the light and airy store in the small but perfectly formed Green Gables arcade in Mairangi Bay, it’s clear to see that this is not an ordinary dress shop. Victoria J is a workshop, a place of creativity and where the ideas of accomplished designer Victoria Jones are transferred into being. With a great understanding of what Kiwi women look and feel good in, Victoria relishes Victoria Jones left, her role as designer and dressmaker in this and Joanne McGowan. North Shore boutique, as well as running a thriving online arm to the business. Customers return again and again once they’ve experienced the style and fit of Victoria J’s bespoke clothing. Victoria took her passion and made it happen: After a career in the computer industry, she took a pattern-making and sewing course 14 years ago and hasn’t looked back. At first she began by concentrating on pieces for the higher end of the dress size range, and over five years of successfully growing her business, began to cater for sizes 8-16. Pop-up stores were previously a good fit for Victoria to be able to sell her designs directly to her clients, who she feels enjoy seeing the fabrics being cut and made to measure. Now, Victoria and her muse, Joanne McGowan, thoroughly enjoy the neighbourhood of Mairangi Bay and are very much recognisable faces in this beautiful coastal suburb. Victoria had temporary ‘pop-up’ stores in Milford, Birkenhead and Hauraki Corner previously, before setting up this permanent store last year. Both Victoria and Joanne, whom she met at a charity fashion show six years ago, are North Shore residents and enjoy the unique lifestyle this stunning area offers. The pair are passionate about doing their bit for local charities and as such take the opportunity to stage fashion shows in support of charities such as Hospice North Shore. Curves are accentuated at Victoria J, where a flattering fit is key. Victoria does not shy away from the use of bright, bold colour; many pieces showcase vivid prints that are uplifting on the eye. Some garments are embellished with Swarovski crystals for a real show-stopping look. Victoria’s design ethos of ‘simplicity and clean lines’ is carried through to her popular line in corporate uniforms and clothing for the beauty industry. And her catchline for the business is ‘we only do gorgeous’, so style is guaranteed. If you’ve not yet tried on one of Victoria J’s much-loved wrap dresses that come in various colours, prints and lengths, make sure you get into one this winter. With the tendency of most women to put on an extra kilo or two over the cooler months, this is the perfect dress option this season as Victoria vows it makes the wearer appear at least two kilos lighter! Victoria J, Shop 12, Green Gables Shopping Centre, Mairangi Bay 021 705 935 www.victoriaj.co.nz

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Shore City: Hit the stylish Shore City centre this July for fine shopping and fun for the kids! Fun-filled activities will keep the little ones entertained, whatever the weather. Visit www.shore-city.co.nz for details.

New wrap dress arrivals Winter collection arriving daily • Travel friendly range • Stylish Uniforms • Made to Measure • Quality, affordable designer clothing • Trans-seasonal pieces • •

YMCA: As the song goes, it’s always fun there. Join in one of their excellent holiday programmes; there are three trip based programmes (5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-15 years) and a specialist sports in house programme (5-12 years), giving plenty to choose from! From movies and theatre shows to ice skating, Megazone, dance and gymnastics, there will be something to interest every child. Details: Programme runs Monday 15th - Friday 26th July (excludes weekends) and are priced $30-$40 per day. Visit www.ymcaauckland.org.nz or call 09 480 7099. Keep warm this holiday, and most importantly, have fun out there!

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Salad & Other Things: with Sumo Salad

North Shore Squash Club: News

North Shore Squash Club President Bob Campton with Sue Kim.

Warm Winter Salad Hi again! This month we thought we would share a beautiful warm salad with you. A lot of people turn to hot veges in the winter, however, it is always nice to have some fresh salads to remind us of the summer months! Sumo has a lot of salads available all year round, some of which can be heated, plus of course, all of our “Signature” range (which made Sumo Salad so famous in Australia - yes, they have approximately 86 stores there), are all made-to-order while you wait. They are served with hot meats, mushrooms, potatoes, peas, and pumpkin, plus tons of others ingredients on rocket, mesclun or cos bases. Back to this mouth-watering recipe: The key to this recipe is to find a pure Maple Syrup – not the imitation flavoured stuff. The darker the maple syrup, the better. There are a few brands easily available in all the main supermarkets. The whole baby beets are out of a tin. However, if you are a keen gardener, you will probably have some bottled on your pantry shelf and you can make the salad even more special in that case, by roasting your beets. YUMMY! Hope you enjoy this. It makes a really colourful and very festive-looking salad to add to your dining table when you are entertaining! Great of course, for a midwinter Christmas spread. Just as a meal, it will serve two. • 250g boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat • 2 tablespoons walnut or canola oil • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar • 1 ½ teaspoons coarse-grained mustard • 1 ½ teaspoons reduced salt soy sauce

• 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper • 4 cups baby spinach • 250g whole beets, drained and quartered • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese • 2 tablespoons chopped pecan nuts (toasted)

The emphasis with this recipe is on it being low fat, so you can cook the chicken in a small skillet or saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer over a high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through (10-12 mins.) If you are not too worried about the lower-fat version, then by all means, pan fry your chicken in a little oil. This of course, will add more flavour. Meanwhile, whisk oil, syrup, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Reserve two tablespoons of dressing in a small bowl. Add spinach to the large bowl, and toss to coat with dressing. Place on a serving platter, top with the beets, chicken, goat’s cheese and pecans. Drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette. Simply superb!

Squash and our Asian Community The Chinese and Korean communities are the 2nd largest ethnic group on the Shore after European with half of those under the age of 25. With that demographic it is hardly surprising that the North Shore Squash Club and it’s regional body, Squash Auckland discussed the recruitment of an Asian Coach to promote squash to this burgeoning ethnic group. Fortuitously Sue Kim, a Masters graduate in Physical Education of Jeonju University who rose to prominence in her home country in the late 90’s before her appointment as Assistant National Coach to the Korean Women’s Team in 2002, was visiting New Zealand with the double aim of improving her English language skills and of course squash. With a little help from yet another chance visitor from her homeland, Isaac Lim President of the Korean Squash Federation, the discussions soon became a reality and Sue is now resident on the Shore and operates from the North Shore Squash Club. Squash Auckland were quick to develop a six week squash programme for Sue, specifically targeting beginners, and so successful has it been that 50 Asian juniors are now members of the North Shore Squash Club and have progressed to playing inter-club and regularly enter regional and national tournaments. “Through these tournaments it is very evident our young players have developed self confidence and pride in their achievements” says an always beaming Sue Kim. “Squash really suits the Asian physique; we are lithe, agile and quick; just what is required for the game of Squash” and adding with a chuckle….. “it is an inexpensive sport too.” The best way for players of any age group to gauge their interest in the sport is to contact Sue on 0212448053 for a free clinic between 7.00pm and 9.00pm on every Saturday evening at the North Shore Squash Club, Shea Tce (opposite the Shea Tce Hospital entrance). For further information and membership details please contact Marjorie Barnett of the North Shore Squash Club on 489 4760, email admin@ northshoresquash.co.nz or visit www.northshoresquash.co.nz

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Shore Matters with Maggie Barry

The Arts & Entertainment: with Shane Cortese

Shane Cortese

Top MC for 2013 AIMES Awards Gifford Jackson, Maggie Barry and Prime Minister John Key.

Remembering WW1 – 100 years on Next year we are commemorating the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War (1914 -1918), one of the most significant events of the 20th Century and one that also had a seismic impact on the North Shore community and our country as a whole. In preparation, the Government has now developed WW100 New Zealand, an official programme to mark this important centenary through a variety of commemorative projects and activities. It's being led by my colleague the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Chris Finlayson QC, who has made more than $7 million available to help fund community-led initiatives around the country. If there are any specific local North Shore WW1 projects that would benefit from this fund please contact my Takapuna electorate office to see if they are eligible and for more information about the programme, have a look at the website www.ww100.govt.nz. The WW100 commemorations resonate in my family because my paternal grandfather fought in WW1 and his Gallipoli medal was handed down to his oldest son, my father David. Then to me and now to my boy Joe who will wear it with particular pride at next year’s ANZAC day. I was delighted that the recent NZ Honours list included Devonport industrial designer, Gifford Jackson, who was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for his services to industrial design. Gifford, who is in his nineties, is a quintessential Devonportian who I had the pleasure of getting to know when I launched an exhibition of his work and a very well designed and accessible book by Michael Smythe at the Depot Artspace. When the PM was on a walkabout through Devonport’s heritage precinct and called into the Victoria Theatre he enjoyed meeting Gifford and was impressed when he recognised how many familiar household objects had been designed by him. Gifford is a local legend and this richly deserved award caps off a great few months and it’s fitting at this time in his life that his talents and achievements have been recognised by his country. If you know of others in our diverse and vibrant community who you believe deserve national acknowledgement, I’d really encourage you to nominate them and you are welcome to contact my office for the information you require for the formalities. It was a pleasure to host Maurice Williamson, Minister for Building and Construction, Customs, Land Information and Statistics at a recent "Maggie's Business Breakfast". His address was very informative about future technology that will change the way we live and was very well received by the more than 70 local Takapuna and Devonport guests who attended. On Friday August 30th, Dr Nick Smith, Minister of Housing and Conservation will join us for another Breakfast at The Spencer on Byron Hotel and if you would like to attend please contact Joan Finlayson via email at northshorenats@gmail.com or on 09 489-9083 Maggie Barry, ONZM, MP for North Shore. Email: maggie.barry@parliament.govt.nz

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The North Harbour Club's AIMES Awards are a fantastic contribution to young talent in our region. Many of our AIMES Awards winners have gone on to great heights in Business, the Arts, become Gold Medal Olympians and pillars of our community.

Darryl Lovegrove.

The actual awards night has grown over the last few years to include performances from some of our top winners – many of whom are now plying their trade overseas. This year's event will be no exception. The talent coming back is phenomenal. It’s a high quality night and high quality nights need high quality steering the ship. The club has employed the Kiwi lad who last year became the Australian Event Awards Entertainer of the Year. Darryl Lovegrove, elder brother of Comedian Brendan will bring his immense talent and experience to the Bruce Mason Centre as the MC. Darryl has received several performance awards including New Zealand's 'Rising Lisa Star' Award for his portrayal of Jesus in the Australian and New Zealand tours of Jesus Christ Superstar and an Australian MO Award nomination. Other career highlights include playing John Lennon in the New Zealand tour of Looking Through a Glass Onion; Les Miserables, Chess, and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber alongside Sarah Brightman. Highly respected in the rock arena he has performed with original members of Split Enz and the NZ Symphony Orchestra and toured with rock legend Glenn Shorrock in "Let it Be", the music of Lennon & McCartney. He also created the most successful Corporate Entertainment product the world has known – The Singing Waiters – that has now been performed nearly 10,000 times in 77 countries. The Singing Waiters turned out to be big business. Darryl has since sold out, making an undisclosed amount from selling his half share – though it was enough to buy a lovely home for his wife and two young daughters in the desirable Sydney suburb of Seaforth and to keep them nicely since. And it hasn't stopped him telling his entrepreneurial story on the celebrity speakers circuit in Australia and New Zealand. He’s excited about the evening and with a La Scala theme, we will undoubtably hear his vast repertoire from opera and musical theatre and sung with his trademark powerful voice, he will deliver a truly stand-out event. Tickets available by contacting: www.northharbourclub.co.nz

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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 highlights recent modern homes that QPC have built on the North Shore.

Thinking About a New Bathroom? Is your bathroom looking tired or in need of an update? At QPC Builders we have a team that specialise in bathroom renovations and over the past six years they have carried out many bathroom renovations transforming peoples homes. We can look after your whole project from start to finish. We will provide you with full project management, assist in quality bathroomware and look after all aspects of the job including the building, electrical, plumbing, tiling and painting. If you are looking for ideas of what to do in your home we have a number of bathrooms that we have just finished that we can show you. Give us a call and we can provide some professional advice and get your bathroom project underway. For a limited time we are offering a 25% discount on selected bathroom tiles so get in touch today. Feel free to give me a call today or drop me an email for a no obligation chat about your bathroom or building your home. Phone Alex Coburn 0800 QPC CONSTRUCT (0800 772 266) or 0275362494 or check-out our website www.qpcbuilders.co.nz.

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Delicious Treats with Devonport Chocolates

By Caroline Everitt of Devonport Chocolates

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School Holidays will be with us this month and I know occupying kids for a whole two weeks can be a bit of a challenge. Of course our suggestion is a visit to the Devonport Chocolates shop but you could also make this recipe. This recipe is adapted slightly from a website called ‘Spoonful’ (www.spoonful.com). It is an American website and has some truly creative recipes you could make with kids. This recipe was a hit at the Devonport Chocolates offices, and my husband insisted I save a piece for him, even adults can’t resist it.

Chocolate Brownie Pizza: Ingredients Brownie Base • • • • • • • • •

90g Devonport Chocolates 56% Cocoa Solids Callets 115g butter 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ¾ cup soft brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ¾ cup plain flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt

Pour the batter into the prepared pizza pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a knife when inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave the brownie pizza base to cool completely.

Ingredients topping • • • • •

2 ½ cups icing sugar 115g butter 2 ½ tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Red food colouring (if you want a really good red get a gel colouring, I used a liquid colouring but it is very challenging to get a bright red from it) • Shredded coconut • Assorted toppings – I used mini hundreds and thousands biscuits as salami, jellybeans, mini marshmallows and Devonport Chocolates callets.

Place the butter and chocolate callets in a medium sized pot and heat over a low-medium heat stirring occasionally until the mix is melted and smooth, put aside to cool. Heat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease (or use a cooking spray) a 12 inch pizza pan. Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk until foamy. Add sugar and brown sugar and whisk until combined. Whisk in the vanilla extract then carefully add the cooled chocolate mixture stirring until combined. In a medium sized bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add this mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and beat until smooth.

In a large bowl cream the sugar and the butter. (I used my cake mixer, it makes this so easy!) Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Add red food colouring until you have your desired red (this is the tomato sauce part of the pizza). Spread onto cooled brownie pizza base. I then sprinkled the sauce with shredded coconut (for cheese) and added the rest of my toppings. And voila, a Chocolate Brownie Pizza! Serve sliced up like a normal pizza, or even better the next time you need to take a plate somewhere, take this in a pizza box!

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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 up the hill from Milford on East Coast Road. Hunts are big into fishing and also supply darts and accessories. ‘Hunty’ is a colourful character who has the answer for all your fishing requirements and he’s sure to have a story or two as well. Hunts have been part of the local community since 1963.

Big Winter Fish are here! Well winter has finally arrived and it appears so have the big fish. There seems to be plenty of action in the shallows which is really great for those either land base fishing or in small boats. There have been some huge fish taken in the last month with two over the 30lb mark around Tiri in the shallows. So get the berley pot out and give it a bash. The salmon berley I believe to be in a class of its own as it leaves a very noticeable oil slick which you can be seen for miles (slight exaggeration!) and the good thing is you can see how the current line changes as the tide rises or drops which will assist you in regards to where you position your bait. So it’s back to the smallest of sinkers and a you need to keep in contact with your bait as the little blighters can be quite finicky at the moment as I said last report. If you as fishing in broken ground try a small cubed bait for the elusive but yummy trevally. With the fish being tight to the rocks it’s great for the softbaiter. A small jig head (1/4 to1/2 oz) is all you need as you want a very slow descent of your softbait. I prefer this method of wash fishing as you just never know what you are in for. Because of the nature of the weather be sure that you have plenty of warm clothing and all the appropriate safety equipment on hand – VHS, phone (in a water proof case) etc. When you are travelling wide and it looks like there is a change, up your pick and get out of it as there is always tomorrow and you can avoid a pounding on the way home. Remember, we've got all the stuff you need at Hunts for your winter fishing. Come on in and have a chat – we can help you catch those big fish in the colder months! – Tight Lines & No Lies, Hunty & Grenville.

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Daniel Cullum catching his first ever fish (a yellowtail), while on holiday. Daniel is five years old and lives in Takapuna.

FISHING PHOTO OF THE MONTH We are running this photo of the month competition each month in Channel Magazine. The photo can be anything to do with fishing, – even old ones (black and white). This is not all about the biggest fish. What we are looking for are interesting photos that we can publish in Channel Magazine and they will be of real interest to people. If you wish to be in to win a Hunts Fishing voucher just email your photo(s) to... photo@hunts.co.nz Entries must be in by the 15th of each month to be eligible to enter.

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Takapuna Paper Plus invites you to celebrate Hairy Maclary’s 30th Birthday! Meet author Lynley Dodd in store Tuesday 16 July, 10:00am Come and enjoy the Party – there’ll be cake, goodie bags, face painting and a chance to win a limited edition Hairy Maclary print! Tickets available from Takapuna Paper Plus. $5 per Child. Adults free. RsVP to takapuna@paperplus.co.nz. Hurry, tickets for this exciting event are strictly limited!

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Takapuna Beach: Uppercuts Barbers

Uppercuts Barbers owner, Tracie.

The Right Uppercut It may sound strange to some people, but your hair profoundly affects your appearance. It’s really important to be able to trust the person who is lopping off your locks, especially, if, like me, you have had a bad experience in the past. Tracie from Uppercuts Barbers in Takapuna has a wealth of experience behind her, after over 25 years in the trade. She was taught by the old style barbers in Lower Hutt where she did a four year apprenticeship course, unlike the 12 week courses that exist today. She previously owned another barber shop that was named one of the best barber shops in Takapuna by Metro magazine back in 2000, so you can rest assured that Tracie knows what she’s doing. Uppercuts is located on the second floor at 445 Lake Road. After climbing the stairs I found it to be warm, friendly and inviting with large comfortable chairs, TV screens and a relaxed atmosphere. I asked Tracie what her favourite part of the job was, and she replied: “Meeting people and listening to their problems. You hope that you can help them in some way.” Tracie is kind and caring and loves a challenge. She enjoys working with different types of hair and likes suggesting alternative hairstyles to people who may be stuck in their ways. She uses the comb- over as an example of a hairstyle that she tries to modernise with her clients. She says that some people need a little push to break through their boundaries and try something more modern. Her specialty is flat tops and razor cuts where she likes to just use the razor. “I’ve gone off the mohawks. I like the 1940s/1950s look. I like Willie Moon’s style,” she said. Tracie is a huge fan of the North Shore after moving here from Wellington where she grew up. She says that she’ll never move back to Wellington after experiencing the North Shore, and no matter how many times her kids ask her to move to Ponsonby, she’s staying put. “I love the beach and I like the lifestyle, it’s a little bit more laidback. I love the shops and the outdoor living, especially getting out on the water on the jet ski. How many people have the beach just on their doorstep where they can go out and enjoy the water?” Tracie is obviously a huge North Shore fan and she’s not going anywhere in a hurry, so if you’re looking for a well priced, experienced and professional barber in Takapuna, Uppercuts is a great place to go. Uppercuts Barbers, Upstairs at 445 Lake Road, Takapuna

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

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Every time I shop a sale, I buy garments that I don’t need. How can I avoid making bad buying decisions? The key to successful shopping is to purchase clothing that you love, treasure and feel gorgeous in. Always keep this in mind when shopping a sale and be very careful not to be swayed by price. The most important thing to remember is that it was not a bargain if it sits in your wardrobe for years having never been worn. I suggest considering whether you would buy this sale item/s at full price? If not I would recommend doing the walk away test. Go and have a coffee and think about it or sleep on it, if you still want the item/s then you can be confident that they will be a valuable asset to your wardrobe. Be careful not to leave your decision making for too long as items can move very quickly in a good sale. Here are a few shopping tips to help you shop wisely during sale time: • When shopping a sale take along someone you trust who will give you a truthful opinion. Or work with a shop assistant whose opinion you trust and value. • When you think about purchasing an item consider the whole outfit. Do you have something at home to wear it with? If not spend the extra money as an investment in your wardrobe and buy the whole outfit to avoid those orphans in your wardrobe. • Buy the right size and don’t be tempted to buy good bargains in smaller sizes. They will sit in your wardrobe and remind you of the weight you haven’t lost. Also if you are tempted to buy a larger size you need to consider the cost of having it altered. Try on everything, don’t just buy it because it looks great on a hanger and is a good price. Most importantly many purchasing mistakes happen when we are rushing and having to make a quick decision. We have all made fashion faux pars and have been swayed by alluring sales prices. I guarantee that you will minimize if not alleviate, such mistakes by ensuring that you have enough time when shopping to make considered decisions and by following some of these shopping tips. Have tons of fun shopping the Winter 13 sales.

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Sale time at MAGAZINE DESIGN Magazine Takapuna is now in Sale season! Fabulous transeasonal, autumn and winter items included at 20 – 50% off. Plus gorgeous new pieces and accessories arriving daily to tempt you, but you will have to be in quick, they are selling fast! Remember we cater for sizes 10-26. There is always something special at Magazine! We look forward to seeing you in store soon. Check out our Weekly Lookbook online for fabulous styling ideas at www.magazineclothing.co.nz TRADE AID Stay warm this winter with Trade Aid’s range of scarves. Try our 100% cotton styles from Vietnam, from only $19.99, or silk mix scarves from the same producers. There are also 100% wool scarves from India. All hand styled and Fair Trade, to add that extra glow.

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Style sewn up at SHORE FIT Shore Fit clothing alterations in 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. New winter designed coats available at Shore Fit.

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Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

in Takapuna Chill out at MIGUN Give yourself a break this winter! Step into this oasis of calm and healing on Hurstmere Road. Try the therapeutic thermal massage beds which not only relax but help alleviate 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. And relax…! Light up Your Life at BARDSLEYS At Bardsleys, your local lighting specialists, we offer a huge range of beautiful lighting to compliment your home. We also stock a large range of mirrors to suit any room. From New Zealand made products, to exclusive lighting products sourced from the world’s best manufacturers, to quirky one off original items, and new energy efficient options, make us your first stop for all your lighting needs. Friendly service, expert knowledge, unhurried selection. Experience the difference Bardsleys Lighting & Design has to offer. Love LIVING LIGHT The nights are drawing in fast, and the time is perfect for lighting candles. Create your own evening ambience with Living Light’s exquisite range of handcrafted candles. Offering a wide selection of colours, fragrances, shapes and sizes, from floating tea lights and hearts to celebration bowls and designer globes – the possibilities are endless! Come in and see our great range of colours and fragrances for winter.

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Channel Interview :Jimi Hunt

A Bit Mental?

Awesome! When Jimi Hunt was much younger, while the other kids were enjoying the North Shore youngsters’ rite of passage of sliding down Mount Victoria on old pieces of cardboard, he’d be coating skate boards in polyurethane, gluing tennis shoes onto the top and ‘surfing’ down the grassy hillside. This was a sign of things to come. Heather Vermeer took some cardboard up Mount Victoria to go and meet the man who paddled the length of the Waikato River on a lilo and, most recently, constructed the world’s largest waterslide. Is he ‘A Bit Mental?’ His new book says so.

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“Most men die at 25 years old, you only bury them at 75.” Jimi Hunt sits, with his hobnail boots, his Sgt Pepper-esque jacket and his purple jeans on the edge of Mount Victoria, as he paraphrases Benjamin Franklin. He curses his choice of gripless footwear after a slippery ascent up the steep, wet north-facing grassy surface en route to the bench at the top. Here he is. He’s many things, but here he is, looking out across his home. First and foremost, he’s alive. He’s breathing, yes, but he’s living too. “You’ve actually brought me to one of my favourite places,” he begins. I brought cardboard too, I tell him, in case he fancied doing any slightly ‘ridiculous shit’ this morning. But it’s wet underfoot, as his boots attest, and we need to talk. Do Epic Shit. These three words are Jimi’s mantra. He has just returned from a two-week tour of the country. The Ask For Help Tour wasn’t so much about promoting the book ‘A Bit Mental’ that he has just launched, well it was, but it was more about promoting the notion of people asking for help. When he single-handedly conquered the Waikato River on a bog standard blow-up plastic lilo, he spent each night between his daily paddling stints with strangers. Asking and accepting help each night was as big a part of what he did in those challenging weeks as what he did on the Waikato water. “It was ‘effing hard. It was scary every time I did it. And every single time I asked, people said ‘yes, sure!’ It’s just ridiculous!” he shouts. “But it proves the point that if you ask for help, it’s there, whether it’s your friends, your family, or complete strangers. It’s there.” The training, preparation and the actual white-knuckle ride of a journey itself presented many challenges and many reasons to laugh and cry. All is revealed in the book. Live More Awesome is the charity that he and his friend Dan Drupsteen founded to raise awareness of depression, as well as to have a heap of fun along the way and encourage others to do the same. The organisation is managed by Dan and Jimi. Jimi also runs his design and brand development company The Creative Difference from a city office in Fort Street. Design and creating an online presence is a large part of what Jimi does, for a ‘day job’. So he spends much of his time online. Does he not think, though, that the Internet is partially to blame for the isolationism that New Zealanders face now not only geographically, and is a contributing factor to depression? Yes and no. He believes the Internet is as connecting as it is isolating. He loves Facebook and uses it regularly to ask for help on various things, which he says he always finds in spades, and is always sure to offer it in return. He also shares with me a story about someone declaring their depression to the world for the first time within the comments section of a Trade Me auction he was running. He laughs, not of course at their admission, but at the ‘first world-ness’ of the forum, at how ridiculous our society has become in many ways. In many traditional African tribes he points out, for example, depression is unheard of. “They have good organic diets, good strong communities and they play as much as they work,” Jimi tells me. Despite its new age quirks and its entrenched stoicism, Jimi loves, loves, loves his home country and credits one particular, unique element of its fabric for enabling his two biggest stunts to take place: ACC. It’s because of this system that he was able to set up the world’s biggest waterslide near Helensville this February, he said. If he’d tried to do that in Australia or many other countries, the insurance costs would have been phenomenal and the risk of Jimi being sued would have been too great to risk. It’s good to see New Zealand is a country where people are still encouraged to take personal responsibility, I say. “Yes, personal responsibility – that’s a big one,” he says, making firm eye contact. When he was in the throes of organising his ‘Lilo the Waikato’ mission, for example, he was advised against it by water safety organisations but was pleased that this was all these organisations could do, advise. They had no actual authority to prevent him from tackling this monster of a feat. The responsibility rested with him personally.

Jimi has had to overcome much to be sitting here now in this lofty place, looking over at the ‘underrated’ Auckland skyline, and at the possibility of even more worldwide awesomeness to help others. With the nature of depression and mental illness being as it is, it is an issue that spans countries, continents and cultures - ‘first world’ societies as Jimi points out - his work has the potential to resonate globally. “I think if you don’t have worldwide ambitions, you’re selling yourself short,” Jimi shrugs matter-of-factly. Young Jimi had an idyllic Kiwi childhood, his book ‘A Bit Mental’ tells. He grew up below where we’re sitting, in this much-envied suburb. He had a loving family and he was never bullied, abused or overly traumatised as a child. He is supremely creative, and that gift brings with it some less than desirable traits such as the inability to ‘switch off’ and he has battled with insomnia, ‘overload, and depression for much of his adult life. He has come to realise the need for certain boundaries in his life to minimise the effects of these vulnerabilities. He said: “If I don’t have rules in place for myself, I don’t follow them because I’m a very loose individual. I very much go with the flow and if I let the flow go down, I will follow. If the flow goes down, I will go with it.” Jimi feels the mentality of many in the world of work, still harks back to the Henry Ford school of thought regarding productivity: Increase efficiency and decrease costs. “But we have moved away from the production revolution and into technological times. Now we need creativity, we need happy people coming up with good ideas. So companies are moving that way more and more, and are realising that if their employees are happy, guess what? It makes them more productive!” While he feels a lot has been done to help people understand depression in recent years, when he was turning to doctors and the Internet for help personally, he felt there was a gap in what was being offered and suggested. So he set about putting into effect the idea that if he filled his life with ‘awesomeness’ he would no longer be as badly affected by the often debilitating effects of mental illness. He has more exciting projects in the pipeline, which will be revealed over the coming months, and for now he is spending his weekdays working partly on his charity Live More Awesome, partly on ‘A Bit Mental’ and partly on being Jimi Hunt. Many people forget to do that last part, he points out; they neglect to spend time on what makes them who they are, what makes them happy. One person’s fun is another person’s torture: Skidding down a 650m waterslide at who knows how many kilometres an hour might be pure terror to the person whose idea of heaven is a week-long knitathon. It’s a pretty simple philosophy, Jimi says: “You just need to find out what it is that is fun for you, and do it.” Jimi returned home to Devonport in January. He rents a suitably quirky house and lives within seconds of his parents. He has travelled to many regions of the world, including the USA and Asia, and has lived in Australia. Where else would Jimi like to travel to, I ask? After suggesting Europe is on his ‘to do list’ sometime, he corrects me, telling me that he is not so much a traveller as an adventurer. Yes, that’s a better fit for Jimi. Adventurers push boundaries. Adventurers show people another way. Adventurers are, in surely most people’s opinions, pretty awesome. A bit mental, a lot mental or completely sane and even a little dull, surely there’s room for a little bit more fun in all our lives. Even Jimi Hunt’s. Follow his adventures, yes of course he’s on Facebook and Twitter, has a phenomenal website or two, he’s going to be a guest speaker at TEDx in Auckland next month, and is making headlines across the world. But he’d also tell you to go and make some awesome adventures of your own.

In many traditional African tribes depression is unheard of. They have good organic diets, good strong communities and they play as much as they work.

www.livemoreawesome.co.nz and www.abitmental.co.nz you can buy his book here, go on.

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Residential Property Management: Quinovic

Five Favourites On The Shore

Residential Property Management The number of residential properties for rent on the North Shore has increased dramatically in 2013 The first five months of 2013 has seen a softening in the North Shore rental market. At the time of writing this article there was 1,007 properties advertised for rent on TradeMe in the North Shore area. Local Quinovic business owners Graeme and Michelle Henderson have noticed a drop-off in overseas tenants and have seen a number of their long term tenants buy their first home to take advantage of low interest rates as the housing boom continues.

In times like this where prospective tenants have a choice of which home they are going to rent it is important to make sure your property stands out from the rest… “In times like this where prospective tenants have a choice of which home they are going to rent it is important to make sure your property stands out from the rest,” says Graeme Henderson. “It is important to ensure your property is shown at its best,” continues Graeme, “this means carrying out all maintenance, updating painting and renewing floor coverings where necessary and ensuring the property has good street appeal.” Inevitably there is a softening of rent when there are large numbers of properties available for rent. “Whilst we have experienced a plateauing of weekly rent,” Graeme says, “the current trend will inevitably lead to reductions when the tenants have so much choice.” If you are considering renting your property, or you are experiencing difficulty finding suitable tenants difficult, give Graeme or Business Development Manager Sandra May a call. Backed by leading edge management systems Quinovic have built an enviable record over the past 25 years. As New Zealand’s largest privately owned specialist residential property management company Quinovic works for you, the property owner. We focus on matching high quality tenants to properties and achieving rents above the market average whilst maintaining high occupancy rates. “We make the whole process easy for the property owner, adds Graeme Henderson, 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

Nick Harvey Nick Harvey is a born and bred Shore lad. A Rangi old boy he is a director/shareholder of New Zealand Sponsorship Agency – a business described as the country's only full service sponsorship and experiential agency. "NZSA" works for corporates helping them with sponsorship strategy and activation, as well as experiential marketing campaigns. Having been brought up in the Bays, Nick now lives near Narrowneck Beach, with his wife Maree and young children Mia, Liam and Ben. While family keeps him very busy these days any 'spare' time is likely to be spent surfing. We asked Nick to share his five favourites things he loves about the Shore. 1. North Head: A magic place for a family picnic with million dollar views and there's always a sheltered side. Also a summer favourite for grass sliding with the kids. 2. Taka Reef: Needs a big North swell to break but when it does there are fun waves on your door step, and a guaranteed crew of the elder generation of Shore surfers trading waves with the grommets.

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4. Community: There's a fantastic sense of community around Devonport Narrowneck and Belmont. After living on the city side for six years this was immediately evident on returning to the Shore. It's an amazing place for kids to grow up. 5. Access to the water: Whether it's a paddle-board up the coast, a windsurf off Bayswater in a howling sou'wester, or a fish in the channel, there's always an option to enjoy the incredible Hauraki Gulf.

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New Customer Support Centre for The Warehouse The Warehouse has moved into a brand new fit out at Smales Farm’s 4 Fred Thomas Drive property, and will base a customer support centre there for the next 18 months. The Warehouse acquired Noel Leeming late last year, increasing its demand for office space. The 18 month lease at 4 Fred Thomas Drive gives The Warehouse time to complete an extension to its Northcote headquarters. 4 Fred Thomas Drive is ‘perfect’ for the company, says The Warehouse’s Strategy Deployment Manager, Sam Caltabiano. “A high quality working environment is very important for our team, and this move does the right thing by our people,” he says.

“The space is airy and bright with excellent natural light, with a nice kitchen area. There’s a supermarket in the street behind and Shore City Mall is one block up. Proximity to public transport is good, with Akoranga Station only 500 metres away. It’s also close to the headquarters we are expanding, so staff don’t feel set apart. “There aren’t many spaces of this size available on the North Shore, and this one is well priced for the size and location,” Sam Caltabiano says. Smales Farm General Manager

Daniel Henderson says the square metre cost is highly competitive, and includes a brand new fitout. “I’m getting a lot of enquiry from call centres, which struggle to find sizable, high quality spaces on the North Shore at a sustainable price,” he says.

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Brand new Smales Farm building in design phase Smales Farm has begun design of the next new building for its technology office park in Takapuna, retaining Jasmax and BVN Architecture, the same firms it used to design the park’s multi award winning Sovereign House. Smales Farm General Manager Daniel Henderson says demand from large tenants on the North Shore is strengthening. “Over the last few months we’ve had a strong level of enquiry from large organisations looking for premium, large floor plate premises,” he says. “The North Shore is becoming increasingly attractive as a central location and there are no current developments underway to meet this demand. It’s a major opportunity for Smales Farm, as our technology office park property is still only 40% developed. We hope to break earth early next year.” The new building will be designed to achieve a

5-star green rating, says Jasmax Principal Hamish Boyd. “The site is providing us with inspiration – we are thinking carefully about the new building’s relationship to the street outside, the way it will orient to the sun and the most skilful ways to maximise daylight and minimise glare.” He says Jasmax and BVN will design the workplaces from the inside out. “We don’t design a building then see how tenants can fit in to it. We think about how people will use the building, how teams will feel connected and how company culture will be nourished. These considerations inform the design and structure of the building itself.”

The design and architecture firms responsible for Sovereign House – which has so far won 17 awards – have been briefed by Smales Farm to design the new building.

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

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-hours 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.

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

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“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.”

“It’s a man’s world at Everyguy.” Emma Lodge, Owner

Andy Edwards, 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. 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

Everyguy is the only men’s hair salon in Albany. Call or text for an appointment 021 0238 3421 and enjoy our Sky TV and Xbox. Call us on 414 4026 or 021 0238 3421. Open 7 days. Mon 10.00am to 5.00pm Tues & Thurs 10.00am to 7.00pm. Wed & Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm. Sat 9.00am to 3.00pm. Sun 10.00am to 2.00pm. Like Everyguy Albany

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

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

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

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

Lily Shen, Owner

Ashwini Kumar, Owner

Nandos spicy, Portuguese-style chicken is trimmed of fat before being marinated for 24 hours and flame grilled. Have fun in your own kitchen cooking with a range of sauces, marinades and dressings that are exclusive to Nandos. Choose from East African, Thai, Moroccan and Mediterranean flavours. Call us on 442 2044 Open 7 days 10.00am to 10.00pm

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

Salute Liquor stocks a great range of wine, beer, cider, spirits, mixers and liqueurs. We specialise in vodka, and stock many different varieties of Russian vodka. Come to us for all your liquor needs and enjoy our friendly service. Call us on 414 6366 Open 7 days Mon & Tues 12.00pm to 9.00pm Wed & Thurs 12.00pm to 10.00pm Fri & Sat 12.00pm to 11.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 8.00pm

Guest Writer: Sophie Vinicombe, Carmel College

In June, the Channel team was joined by Carmel College student Sophie Vinicombe. Year 12 student Sophie impressed us with her ability and her work ethic (not to mention her homemade chocolate brownies) during her work experience placement. We gave her the opportunity to contribute to this month’s issue. Here, she tells readers about the latest developments at her school…

No Drama? Yes, Drama! When Thomas A. Edison said ‘Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration’, he wasn't lying. Just ask anyone involved in theatre. Don't be fooled by the seamless spectacle you may (or may not) see after ten straight weeks of panic; putting on a production involves a huge capacity of patience and time. There's no denying, tears are a common occurrence. Theatre did, after all, originate from what were possibly the most tragedy-loving people in existence - the Ancient Grecians. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to scare anyone off. In fact, as a drama student myself, production week is my favourite time of the year; a time of excitement, pressure and overall chaos. -Funnily enough, these are the things drama students seem to thrive on. All of these experiences that accompany the four-night exhibition of a class-chosen play for NCEA Drama, a commonly taken subject in North Shore schools, really are worth it. Which leads me on to why I have taken this opportunity to affirm the benefits that theatre brings to the lives of today's youth: Drama is such a positive booster; improving imagination, empathy, awareness of life around you and collaboration. Theatres give students opportunities to think deeply about other eras and the main issues that the people of that time would have faced - something they would usually not consider. This thought is all too familiar to Adam Middleton's Year 12 Drama class at Carmel College, who are in the lead up to the production of Anton Chekhov's “The Cherry Orchard”- a story depicting the rise of the serfs. This play exemplifies Russian Realism; a genre stemming from the Realist movement in 19th century France, which aimed to show life for what it truly was. This was mostly seen in its “sad and dreary” state. Although not the cheery, colourful topic one typical teenager would hope for, it did provide us students with an educational view into the historical background of the play, allowing us to connect on a whole different level. All students are completely on board, keen to experience the entertaining and educational benefits that putting on this play has to offer. As part of our assessment, we students are required to be involved in factors such as costuming, set, stage managing and music, all the while managing to sustain our acting roles in the performance. Through this, everyone is given their “moments of fame”. This is something that strikes fear into many, but with the help of such a great “ensemble”, anyone can overcome that fear. It's true that theatre brings people together, just one of the many reasons why theatre continues to matter.

Building Worth Waiting For On June 19th, Auckland City Mayor Len Brown, Bishop of Auckland Patrick Dunn and National MP’s Nikki Kaye and Maggie Barry were warmly welcomed to Carmel College for the opening of the new Harkins building. It was a day of celebration of the new and commemoration of the old, as both Maggie Barry and Len Brown spoke of their past connections to Mercy schools. The building project, which had an initial budget of $10million and was designed by Jasmax, has been a long and complicated process. The idea of ‘out with the old and in with the new’ was put into action over the 2011/2012 Christmas and New Year period with the demolition of classrooms in what used to be the Social Science and Music blocks. Official construction began in March 2012, with the first ‘turning of the sod’ by Prime Minister, John Key, who was at that time accompanied by North Shore MP, Maggie Barry. Work progressed throughout the school year. As construction continued, it caused a few minor distractions in class - easily forgivable when a wall went flying past your classroom window on a crane, or when the sound of a drill was louder than the sound of a teacher’s voice. The new building, named after Tony Harkins, a past chairman of the Proprietor’s Board, caters for a wide range of different subjects and includes much-needed facilities. For the first time, Carmel has the opportunity to host small scale performances in the 160 seat Collene Roche Theatre, named after a past principal who had also had a career in classical singing. The Sister Monica Costello Library, named in honour of the school's second principal, provides a cutting-edge information centre for all to enjoy, with a mezzanine floor and cushioned area sure to appeal to readers. This library's glass windows take advantage of a breath-taking view of Lake Pupuke, which students and teachers really appreciate. All areas of the building, including the Library, Information Technology suite and Performing Arts centre, as well as Social Sciences, Music and Language rooms, are interlinked by way of the Langley Atrium. This area has been named after Maureen Langley, a former chairperson of the Board of Trustees, who sadly recently passed away. It has been an exciting and challenging few years leading up to the official opening of the Harkins Building, with teachers and students having had to adapt to some interesting teaching spaces while waiting for the new building to be completed. In her speech, principal Kathleen Deady, called the structure a “building for the future” and it certainly contains some cutting edge technology and environmentally-friendly modifications with regard to heating and lighting. Carmel can truly be proud of this building, and students are already benefitting from their new classrooms.

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Hauraki Corner: Gluten Free foods at New World, Hauraki Corner

Gluten Free at New World

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New World Takapuna has been operating on Hauraki Corner for over 40 years. During this time it has been a big part of the local community, sponsoring numerous sports and school events. However, it’s not just New World’s generosity that it’s becoming famous for these days, but its ever-increasing range of gluten free products as well. It has become a focus for New World Takapuna as more and more people become aware of the health benefits that removing gluten from their diet can achieve. Whether you’re gluten intolerant or just trying to watch what you eat, the growing range of products available means that a gluten free alternative to most foods is generally available. Believe it or not, most of the products available these days actually taste really good too! As demand increases, so does the range that New World Takapuna carries. “Our extensive range means that we have become a destination for customers wanting to buy gluten free products,” said Store Manager Glenn Wells. Glenn said that the Hauraki Corner store currently carries over 200 specialty gluten free products, a figure that is increasing every week. This range includes a large selection of bread, cereal, biscuits, baking mixes and pasta. “You name it, we’ve probably got it!” Glenn said. “And if, by any chance, we don’t stock a particular item, we will try our best to get it for you.” Glenn added: “Eating gluten free doesn’t necessarily mean spending a lot of

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money either; most of the products found here will be very competitively priced. “It’s our aim to be your one stop shop for anything gluten free on the Shore.” So if you haven’t done so already, you’re invited to come and check out what’s on offer at New World Takapuna on Hauraki Corner. Talk to one of the friendly staff members who are always willing to help. New World Hauraki Corner, 371 Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone: 489 5672. Open Monday to Sunday, 7am to 9pm.

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For The Home with Harvey Norman, Wairau Park

Harvey Norman Audio Specialist Maria Manley.

Want the best in Audio Sound? Mission and Myryad – now available from Harvey Norman Wairau Park If you are passionate about music – and about having the best to enjoy your passion – then a visit in July to Harvey Norman at Wairau Park is a must. There are some superb deals on high quality Mission loudspeakers and Myryad CD players and amplifiers. Brands for music lovers who demand the very best sound. These products can be experienced in the dedicated Harvey Norman premium audio space that we highlighted in the May issue of Channel Magazine. "The quality of these brands deserves an area where customers can bring in their own music and experience the difference, and that is what we have," explains Harvey Norman Audio Specialist Maria Manley. "This can even be done after hours by prior arrangement. Mission and Myryad are for those who want the best, so we have created an environment to match, where we can demonstrate these products to show their amazing performance." Mission Loudspeakers Mission Loudspeakers originated in the United Kingdom in 1977. Their ethos was simple – to deliver the highest audio quality through technological innovation. A year later Mission released the Mission 770 which featured the first commercial use of polypropylene in a loudspeaker driver. The 700 series followed shortly after and this was the first to use the inverted driver array, which over three decades on is still synonomous with Mission speakers. Mission engineers discovered that placing the tweeter beneath the woofer improved time alignment for both drivers providing an exquisite sound stage. This month at Harvey Norman you have the choice of the Mission SX3 or SX5 Standing Speakers. Mission SX3 is a stylish compact floor standing speaker with stunning sound quality to surpass the most demanding expectations of the audiophile listener. Or step up to the Mission SX5, the flagship of the range. Both are available in Cherry and Black real wood finishes.

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Myryad CD Players and Amplifiers Manufactured in the UK, these Myryad CD players and amplifiers that are available from Harvey Norman during July are superb. Careful and precise engineering can take you 90% of the way to the top. But it is the final 10% which distinguishes the best hi-fi marques like Myryad. Their power supplies are one – and must be designed as such for superb resolution and an unmatched build quality. This design philosophy guides all Myryad products to ensure they sound and look beautiful. Feature Myryad products this month at Harvey Norman are the MXC7000 CD Player and the MXI2080 Integrated Amplifier. Also available is the Myryad Mi, a totally digital stereo hi-fi design offering CD, FM, and iPod listening in a single unit. It has been styled to be sleek and elegant so it does not need to be hidden away. State of the art digital technology is used to deliver outstanding audio performance from this beautiful compact design. Make sure you don't miss out on the great deals on Mission Loudspeakers and Myryad CD Players and Amplifiers this month at: Harvey Norman Wairau Park, 10 Croftfield Lane, North Shore. Phone 441 9750. Store Hours Monday to Wednesday 9am-5.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5.30pm. Visit: www.harveynorman.co.nz

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North Shore People: Where Are They Now?

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Channel’s contributing writer, Olympian Melissa Ingram, takes a look at the present day lives of North Shore personalities who have found public recognition through their endeavours, Melissa asks… Where are they now?

Tougher Than Ever It’s hard to find somebody on the North Shore who hasn’t at least heard of Terenzo Bozzone. I met Terenzo through the North Shore Swimming Club about fifteen years ago. He was a good swimmer, but, during his time at Rangitoto College, he discovered his passion lay in triathlons. He dominated junior world duathlons and triathlons in his younger years, and now, still only 28-years-old, he’s continuing to make his mark on the world stage. Bozzone is considered young in the Ironman world. In 2008 he switched from Olympic distance triathlon to Ironman, after narrowly missing out on selection for the Beijing Olympics. In the same year he was crowned the World Ironman 70.3 Champion, and since then it has been a rollercoaster ride full of great successes and great disappointments. A serious Achilles injury derailed his career in 2011, but he fought back and nailed four wins in the 70.3 distance last year. “Last year I spent the year finding the form I knew I had deep down and it

An elite athlete learns and grows from the tough times more than from the good times and it’s evident that Terenzo is continually becoming stronger and stronger as he faces each new challenge. took me until August to start putting races together again. That was a huge relief and also a great sense of achievement. I’ve been getting stronger and Terenzo Bozzone. stronger and it’s great to know that my body is at a point where it can hold together.” Despite Bozzone’s good form the beginning of He quickly proved that more of his best was still to 2013 did not go to plan. He was knocked off his bike come, finishing second in the ITU World Long Distance during a training run for the Ironman 70.3 AsiaPacific Championship in January so he was unable Championships in June. to compete, and then halfway through Ironman New He commented, “Although another world title Zealand in February he was forced to withdraw due to would have been awesome, I am pleased with how I Silver for Terenzo at the ITU Long Distance Triathlon illness. It was later discovered that he was suffering raced and where my form is at the beginning of my World Champs in Europe. from a delayed concussion from his accident in season. And coming second to a Frenchman on French January. soil is not too bad!” But Bozzone is a fighter. He hesitantly pulled back on his training to recover An elite athlete learns and grows from the tough times more than from the good times and it’s evident that Terenzo is continually becoming stronger and from the concussion before emphatically winning the Ironman Florida 70.3 in stronger as he faces each new challenge. the middle of May. “I think I have what it takes now. Ironman is all about experience and how “I ended up crossing the finish line over one minute ahead of the rest of the you handle those bad patches, and everybody is going to go through those bad field. I am really pleased with how the day unfolded and where my fitness is at. patches. Whoever handles those bad patches the best is going to be victorious on I feel that I have a strong base to grow on throughout the season and I am the day,” he said. looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year has in store,” said Bozzone I think it goes without saying - the best is yet to come from Terenzo Bozzone. after the race.

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NZ Made Gifts: with Nikau of Mairangi Bay

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NIKAUâ&#x20AC;Ś Beautiful garments and accessories by Tamsin Cooper are now at Nikau. This Dunedin-based fashion designer and TV presenter established her fashion label in 2003, specialising in the design of luxury handmade fashion accessories and coats. Tamsin Cooper is a global and national brand. Tamsin has exceptionally strong links with Vietnam, employing traditional craft villagers to hand-embroider all her products using skills that have been handed down from family to family for generations. At Nikau this month the much talked about new range of skin care has arrived: New Zealand Bee Venom. Wild Ferns has captured the remarkable benefits of purified Bee Venom from New Zealand which is combined with Active Manuka Honey in a range of products that provide a regenerative skin therapy treatment. Venom from the bee is renowned for its ability to create a younger looking complexion by stimulating the skin to encourage collagen and elastin production, helping to firm and plump facial tissue. Not all Bee Venom is equal, which is the reason why Wild Ferns have VENZ purified venom to ensure that you get the highest quality available, which is also ethical and humane. Treat your skin to the very best: Wild Ferns, naturally beautiful.

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Hair Boutique: Mairangi Bay

Finding your ideal hairstylist is a rare treasure indeed A loved-up Hair Boutique client shares her story... There comes a time in every woman's life when you suffer that inevitable "stylist crisis". It comes in many forms: your favourite hairdresser could fall pregnant and leave her post as your personal hair saviour, or one of you could embark on a trek to another country leaving the other completely hair-stranded. And every woman knows, there is simply nothing worse than having to go to a new stylist – trust in your stylist must be built up over years of colour sessions, over many cuts and hours upon hours of conversations about men, kids, your unrelenting boss, your political rage, your pets and, occasionally, even your hair. It’s simply not something to take lightly! Years ago, I embarked on the treacherous journey of looking for a stylist I could fall in love with and with whom I could begin a lifelong hair-lationship. It ended appallingly – with bits of my hair coming off in foiled clumps, suddenly rendered to an elastic form no hair should ever be reduced to. This is what instilled in me the fear of a new stylist, and I know that there are many more like me out there. Then, somehow, in what had been a veritable sea of self-pity, I met Janic and her team at The Hair Boutique. What a glorious day – revered in memory like the day I got married. Armed with my file of photographs (“Can you make me look like Angelina Jolie please?”) and enough horror stories to terrify even the most astute hair stylist, Janic just smiled, listened and alleviated my fears with a genuine calm - putting me at instant peace. Upon entering the salon, you’re

You’re instantly aware of the love that the team put into what they do – it’s not just about your hair. greeted with the charms, chic and beauty of a long lost yesteryear where what mattered most was to make you feel special. There’s no clinical business hair here. You’re instantly aware of the love that the team put into what they do – it’s not just about your hair. Everywhere you look, every charming detail is a treat – from the way they serve your tea to how they savour each moment spent talking to you and giving you what you asked for, and then some. Each stylist’s experience shows in their every move. On your way out you’re grateful and far more than being in love with your new stylist, you’re in love with yourself! That is the mark of a truly brilliant salon and it is a rare treasure indeed. - By Danielle “Angelina Jolie” Balsaras The Hair Boutique, 1C Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. Phone 478 7084. www.hairboutique.co.nz

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Northside with Mayor Len Brown

Connecting through

Community

I love visiting local communities and a recent meeting at a North Shore community centre was no exception. I’m in regular contact with councillors and local board members, receive reports about council and community projects, and regularly meet with leaders in a range of fields. But what fuels my passion for Auckland is talking directly to our everyday people. Each month, I set aside some time for my Mayor in the Chair sessions – an informal evening public meeting and a couple of lunchtime events. Mayor Len Brown. They are dear to my heart and I appreciate it when people take time out of their busy lives to come and share their thoughts with me – like the cold winter’s night last month at the Korean Community Centre in Hillcrest. A previous appointment meant I was unable to attend its official opening, so it was good to be able to invite the Korean and wider North Shore community to join me there for a meeting. I hold these events because I want to know about your experiences of living and working in your local area – and being part of the new Auckland. I’ve discussed a huge range of issues in locations from Te Hana to Waiuku and dozens of places in between. At the Hillcrest meeting, we talked about local bus services, the traditional Korean garden planned for Barrys Point Reserve, and how we can make it easier for new migrants and visitors to find their way around and find good, basic information about Auckland Council and life here. At other events, I’ve chatted about trees, rubbish, rates and roads, about community houses, murals and parks. People drop by to say hello and ask me questions about my job, I’ve been introduced to pets, chatted with international visitors surprised to find a Mayor as they pass by, and heard some incredible anecdotes from older Aucklanders who have seen great change throughout their lives. With Hillcrest close to the local board area border, it was great to see Kaipatiki and Devonport-Takapuna’s local board members, and North Shore Councillor Ann Hartley join our discussions. The meeting wrapped up with some of us singing Pokarekare Ana in te Reo, then others singing the Korean version of the song – which Kiwi soldiers helped introduce when they served in Korea (including two of my uncles). The centre in Hillcrest is just one of many important community initiatives on the North Shore. I am a regular visitor to Raeburn House, with its health and wellbeing programmes, assistance for newcomers to Auckland, for families and our elderly. This month I’m looking forward to heading to the North Shore’s Men’s Shed, where blokes can get together, share a cuppa, learn or teach new skills and work on community projects. These places and projects are the glue that bind our communities together and strengthen the connections between our people. They are the things that build strong local communities – the vital foundation of any great city. Len Brown – Mayor of Auckland

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Auckland Council: Councillor Ann Hartley

Passionate Debate About What the Future City should look like

Ann Hartley.

After months of informal consultation on Auckland’s new ‘planning rulebook’, the huge task of organising and considering the feedback is in full swing. The draft Unitary Plan has ignited a passionate debate about what the future city should look like – and we’re grateful for it. The Council received more than 26,000 informal ‘submissions’, while thousands attended local meetings all over the city, or had their say on our website forum. It’s clear the vast majority of Aucklanders understand and support the need for change if we’re to make this a truly world-class city; minimise the negative impact of population growth; and preserve our precious environment and lifestyle. However, not everyone agrees on what form that change should take, or the pace at which it should proceed. Certainly, you’ve told us loud and clear what you like, and what you don’t like about the draft plan – and we’ve listened carefully. The level of engagement – especially on the North Shore – has been great to see, and will help shape a final plan that works for all our communities. Building heights for multi-storey dwellings and the rules that apply to mixed housing have been, and continue to be, the main areas of concern, and are where the biggest adjustments are likely to be made ahead of formal submissions in September. It must be said, however, that while the issues can be of a technical nature, scaremongering by some about what is being proposed in these areas, has not helped. In the case of the three-storey dwellings permissible within the proposed mixed housing zone, the reality is, the potential for this sort of non-notified development exists under the current rulebook, using established assessment criteria. What’s more, this terraced housing and apartment zone would make up only seven per cent of the city’s total residential land use. Nevertheless, these are issues that will be further scrutinised, with the mixed housing definition almost certain to be tightened, and the need for notification introduced. And why has council used the higher-end population projections, rather than the mid-range figures sometimes used? Simply because Auckland’s growth has in the past exceeded even the upper-end projections. In considering the calls for ‘infill zones’, meanwhile, it’s important to remember that 90% of the city’s infill capacity has already been achieved. The journey toward a working plan has some way to go yet, but we’ve made valuable progress over the past few months. Our consultation with the Milford community is typical of the constructive dialogue we’ve had with communities throughout the city. The feedback presented was comprehensive, well-considered and specific, and will enable us to negotiate a number of significant adjustments to the plan, on a local level, including: • Consolidation of the proposed development of the town centre • A reduction in the height of residential development surrounding the town centre (a limit of three stories instead of four) • A smoother ‘transition’ between zones. At the end of the day, this process is not about whether we grow, but how we grow. The Unitary Plan will seek to concentrate growth where it is most appropriate – in and around metropolitan centres – to develop vibrant and viable communities, properly serviced by a modern transport network. Those who feel that our infrastructure is inadequate, and that not enough is being done in this area, can rest assured that this work will go hand in hand with the development of our planning framework. Naturally, much depends on identifying where the areas for future development will be. It’s also important to remember that the Unitary Plan is a ‘living document’ and will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains relevant and effective. Email: Ann.Hartley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Auckland Council with George Wood

Planning for Additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing must start now The provision of a new crossing to alleviate the growth in vehicle numbers using the current harbour bridge needs to be given some certainty. Whilst the national road authority, the New Zealand Transport Agency, has been talking about this project in general terms we need more definite plans to be developed in the not George Wood. too distant future. Currently it is stated that the project will become a reality in around 2030. Whatever the date it is important that people on the North Shore and even those from further north get some input into the decision making. Waiting until we are near the start line for the project will result in a rushed process, which isn't good. Planning and implementation for the crossing of the Waitemata Harbour has never been straight forward. A Royal Commission in 1946 was conducted and that body recommended a four-lane bridge along the route, of similar design to the current lattice steel bridge. Then once the actual costs had been evaluated the design and number of lanes changed to a contra flow tidal lane system of five lanes. Funding, however, could not be agreed between Auckland and the Government in Wellington so a cheaper compromise bridge was found. This revised plan intended to run the bridge from Point Erin near the present day swimming pool over to Northcote Point and then traffic would traverse along Queen Street, Northcote. It would have been a very low gradient bridge similar to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is interesting that the Jean Sampson Reserve at the southern end of Queen Street was secured for the construction of the proposed bridge. I recall vividly the anguish that my great uncle and aunt, Wilfred and Annie Morris who lived on the corner of Princess and Alma Streets on Northcote Point, were subjected to when the Auckland Harbour Bridge was being designed back in the early 1950s. When it was decided to take the route up Queen Street, Northcote they thought their view down towards the entrance to Auckland Harbour had been saved. The design and route through Northcote changed in the final years of planning. The width of the bridge was reduced down to two lanes in each direction and it was decided to bring the bridge approach on the north side down to Sulphur Beach. Northcote Point in the early 1950s was one of Auckland’s marine suburbs that were virtually 100% dependent on the ferry services to and from Downtown Auckland. How it changed overnight with the advent of the opening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It should be remembered that at the time of opening, traffic either exited at Onewa Road or travelled through to Takapuna. Not until 1969 did the route open further north to take traffic through Smiths Bush and along to Tristram Avenue. In the early planning it was never envisaged that the harbour crossing would become State Highway One as roading planning in the 1950s had a ring road circling the Auckland City Centre. North Shore residents deserve to be consulted by the New Zealand Transport Agency on the impact the new crossing will have on our suburbs. The advent of the motorway onramps has seen our communities disadvantaged at Esmonde Road, Northcote Road, Tristram Avenue and Constellation Drive onramps. Whether the current Northern Motorway is actually the best route north from the additional crossing is something that also needs some exploratory work. In August the New Zealand Transport Agency will be coming to the Auckland Council Transport Committee with their latest thinking on the form of the new crossing. Where the new structure meets the shoreline at each side of the harbour will be of real interest to me. We all need to club together to ensure that we get a deal that will be good for current and future generations.

Quality Healthcare: with Medplus Lake Rd

Blood pressure, what’s the big deal? You must have noticed that it is hard to escape a visit to the GP without having a blood pressure check. What is this obsession that doctors have with blood pressure, and why? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is something that doctors like to pick up and try to test at every opportunity they can. Unlike many medical problems it is an easy problem to detect. It has the potential to cause significant harm and is simple to treat. Despite the urban myths about blood pressure causing headaches, having high blood pressure rarely causes any symptoms; so most people with high blood pressure are oblivious to it. To measure blood pressure a sphygmomanometer is used, and the inflatable cuff is wrapped around the upper arm. The pressure in the cuff is increased by the GP, using a simple hand pump, to the point where blood flow in the artery underneath is cut off. Using a stethoscope to listen to the artery at the elbow, the GP slowly releases the pressure in the cuff. As the pressure in the cuffs falls, a beating sound is heard when blood flow first starts again in the artery. The pressure at which this sound began is noted and recorded as the systolic blood pressure. The cuff pressure is further released until the sound can no longer be heard. This is recorded as the diastolic blood pressure. The blood pressure is then recorded as two values, with the top number being the systolic blood pressure and the bottom number being the diastolic blood pressure. An ideal blood pressure is 110/70. The dangers of having a raised blood pressure for a long period are well known: Heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure can cause hardening and thickening of the arteries which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Aneurysm. Increased blood pressure can cause blood vessels to weaken and bulge, forming a balloon like aneurysm. If an aneurysm ruptures in the brain or in a large blood vessel it can be life-threatening. Heart failure. To pump blood against high blood pressure the heart muscle has to work harder and it thickens. The enlarged heart becomes inefficient at pumping blood and fails to meet the body’s needs. Renal Impairment. High blood pressure causes damage to the vessels of the kidney, reducing their ability to filter blood. There are many risk factors for blood pressure: Age. The risk of high blood pressure increases with age. Family history. High blood pressure tends to run in families. Being overweight. The more you weigh the more blood you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. As the volume of blood circulated through your blood vessels increases, so does the pressure on your artery walls. Inactivity. Exercise reduces blood pressure. Smoking and too much dietary salt. It is possible for some well-motivated people to reduce their blood pressure by losing weight, stopping smoking, getting fit and reducing alcohol and salt in their diet. For others, medication is needed in addition to lifestyle changes. The range of medications used to control blood pressure is extensive, and it is normally straightforward to find one that is well tolerated. When did you last get your blood pressure checked? If you are over 45 it is worth having it checked every year, but start earlier if high blood pressure runs in your family.

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: News

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Your monthly update from Milford Business Association.

Conversations of a Community A community is built around relationships. Bumping into friends as you walk down the street, gathering in cafes for a catch-up, and conversations with the local shop owner all give Milford its warm personality - its soul. The Milford community has recently celebrated the arrival of many new and exciting businesses to our shopping precinct. As we introduce ourselves (and our shopping habits!) to them, and welcome them into our community, we look forward to becoming loyal patrons of their businesses. These new personal and business relationships help to reinforce the foundations on which our community is built. For other businesses, their association with Milford extends back further. A nod of recognition needs to be given to those businesses that have spent a considerable number of years in Milford – some in the vicinity of 20 years and longer! There’s June from Neferiti, Dawn from Milford Hair Design, Franz and Eveline from the Swiss Bakery and Café, Alan of the Cutting Machine and Praveen of Paper Power – no doubt you will be also be able to add a few other names to this list.

Conversations with the local shop owner all give Milford its warm personality - its soul. For these longstanding businesses, customers often know the people behind the counter by their first name; more often than not they will also know the names of their family members, and perhaps even their pets. Achievements are celebrated and sorrows shared, as are everyday conversations on daily matters, health and, of course, the weather. So next time you are in Milford, take a moment to think about and observe how the community is built - not its physical foundations, but the relationships, both new and old, that you participate in as you go about your day. Consider this… the conversation that you just had with a friend, the local business owner or the person behind the counter is more than just words – you’re building relationships that bind our Milford community together.

Music To Your Ears Once again our community is treated to the talents of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra. Their Little Britain concert, to be held at the Bruce Mason Centre on Saturday 4th August from 2.30 to 4.00pm, will take you on a musical escapade of British pomp and ceremony, under the baton of Peter Thomas. Works include the favourite sounds of Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams and Lloyd Webber. This is a free concert, sponsored by the Milford Business Association, with the majority of tickets available from the customer service desk in the Milford Centre Mall.

Our current promotion – win some sun! Our Escape to the Sun promotion is now underway! A great opportunity to be in the draw for a $2000 travel voucher, so shop local and be in to win. See participating stores for more information.

Join us online Did you know that as well as our website at www.milfordshops.co.nz, we also have a Facebook page, ‘Milford Shops’? It’s a great place to learn what is going on in and around the Milford shopping precinct. However, we also want to know what you – the Milford community – are up to. So whether it’s about the shopping, the schools or the social life, if it’s happening in Milford we’d love you to share it with us! Find us at www.facebook.com/MilfordShops

Milford’s Vision Last month Murray Hill spoke of the Milford Vision Group and how they have created an alternative to the council’s Unitary Plan. The document is now online at www.milfordshops.co.nz so take a few moments to peruse it, and see the options available for Milford’s future. Have a fabulous month!

Catherine

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Catherine Murray, on behalf of the Milford Business Association. Email: milfordba@gmail.com

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

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE BUSINESSES THAT PROVIDE POWER FOR OUR BRANDED LIGHTS AT NIGHT!

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Milford Shopping Centre News

Meriel Treves fitting shoes for young feet.

Best Feet Forward

If the shoe fits…the chances are you’ve probably bought it from Feet First. Feet First is the only children’s shoe shop on the North Shore to professionally measure children’s feet. Correctly fitting shoes are vital to a child’s development and when your children step out of Feet First, in Milford Shopping Centre, you know they’ll be in the best shoes for their growing toes. Owner and mum-of-two Meriel Treves is the Shore’s expert on children’s shoes and with a 19-year-old son and a 16-year-old daughter of her own, she’s ‘been there, done that’ in finding footwear for her own kids, and has been the friendly face of Feet First for eight years. “You could say I know a lot about what children will, and won’t, wear on their feet!” She said with a smile. Perhaps the most common question Meriel is asked is: “When is my child ready for his or her first pair of shoes?” The answer she gives is that whenever it is felt that a child’s feet need protection from the cold, wet or from stubbing their toes. Although a Kiwi institution, Meriel says: “Bare feet are not always best!” Measuring a child’s feet gives Meriel a starting point. She said: “It is vital that shoes are properly fitted. If fitted correctly, there should be enough room for the shoes to comfortably last four to six months. Most children up to the age of five grow about two sizes - 16mm - each year so many people just buy one correctly-fitting pair for each season.” Feet First is a mecca for footwear knowledge. They sell top brands such as Clarks, Ecco, Asics and Skechers and specialise in school shoes for children of all ages and sizes. Many people don’t realize they stock school shoes up to a men’s size 13! Apparently, each foot has 250,000 sweat glands, which potentially produce more than an eggcup full of perspiration every day. Many of the man-made, synthetic fibres used in footwear actually cause feet to sweat, so are best avoided. Meriel summarised: “Remember, your child’s feet are just like their teeth, they need to be checked regularly. Every foot, like every child, is different and so it is not advisable to hand shoes down from one child to another. The shoes will take on the gait of the original wearer and so the second child will walk to the shape of the hand-me-downs rather than to their own unique way of walking.” Adding: “The most important thing is to make sure your child’s shoes are correctly fitted to allow their feet to develop and nurture in a healthy, natural way.” Feet First, Shop 117, Milford Shopping Centre. Phone: 09 488 0202 or visit us: www.feetfirstfootwear.co.nz

Melissa Reeves.

Gifts? It’s Child’s Play! For Melissa Reeves, work is all about play. A familiar face in the Milford Centre for many years, Melissa is the face of Natures Window, a toy shop in the traditional sense of the word. “Technology has taken over a lot of our lives, but here at Natures Window we’re all about encouraging children to be thoughtful and productive, instead of stagnant,” said Melissa who has worked as store manager for local owners - Debbie and Richard Abraham - since 2001. Natures Window is a specialist toy store selling a unique range of fun and interactive novelty and educational toys for all ages as well as games, gifts, science experiments, craft projects and souvenirs. Natures Window was one of the first stores to open in Milford Shopping Centre in 1994 and has been in its current location for almost three years. It also has a sister store at Auckland International Airport. Melissa says it’s good to be back in Milford Shopping Centre. She said: “We get a lot of customers coming in now who remember the shop from when they were kids. People have fond memories of toys they got from here years ago and some are now buying them for their own children!” Puzzles such as the Melissa & Doug range (not named after the store manager herself) are popular sellers as fun but educational gifts. There are dozens of soft toys, science kits, craft projects, kiwiana, novelties and “boredom busters” suitable for ages one to 101! This shop offers the kind of service that draws customers back time and time again. Melissa said: “Buying a present for a child can be baffling, so we can offer friendly advice to make sure our customers get a great gift to suit whatever age they are shopping for.” Duplo is having a resurgence she points out, and Natures Window has a large range that is rarely stocked by the bigger chain stores. Melissa added: “We want to emphasise how much fun traditional, imaginative play can be. I’d encourage people to come in here and see toys from a different point of view. We’re about getting back to basics with kids which I think is going to be very beneficial to them in the long run.” As the store’s tagline states, ‘Natures Window is not just an experience, it's an adventure!’ Natures Window, Milford Shopping Centre. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm, Sundays 10am-5pm. Phone: 09 489 2332 or email us: natureswindowmilford@xtra.co.nz

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Caci: Skincare and Appearance Medicine Professionals

Winter Skin… Sorted 83% of New Zealand women are unhappy with their skin’s appearance (Nielsen, 2012). It is our largest organ and of the first things others notice about us and its condition can expose things about us such as our age and health status. When our skin looks fresh and healthy then we feel confident and this confidence affects our lives. That’s why Caci, developed Reformaskin™ a combination of the best skin treatments with premium skincare products to make it easy and achievable for women to reveal the best possible skin for them. The Reformaskin™ programme uses skin correcting treatments to target a range of skin issues including pigmentation, wrinkles, redness, open pores and skin markings. There are five different Reformaskin™ programmes. To start, each client has a consultation to discuss their skin goals. Depending on their needs and the level of skin damage a programme is recommended to them: 1. Reformaskin™ Reveal: For the treatment of younger, less damaged skin, preserving the complexion and prevention of future damage. 2. Reformaskin™ Restore: For the treatment of sun damage, redness, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. 3. Reformaskin™ Collagen Induction: For the treatment of skin texture, lines and skin markings. 4. Reformaskin™ Fractional CO2 Laser: For the treatment of advanced skin damaged, uneven tone and texture and fine lines and wrinkles. 5. Reformaskin™ Retain: Developed to maintain the results of a Reformaskin™ programme. The programme takes 48 weeks to complete, because it takes time to make sustainable improvements in skin quality, “We might want the “fix” to take a week, but our bodies just don’t work like that. It takes years to create the

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damage in the first place, so to take a few months to slow or halt that change, and improve skin condition, is realistic and achievable,” says Jackie. Caci aims to make beauty accessible and affordable, so the Reformaskin™ programme offers an affordable interest free payment plan. Payments for the total programme are broken into bite sized pieces and spread across the year, making the cost manageable. Weekly payments start from $35.63. To give women an insight into the programme, Caci are following one woman as she embarks on the Reformaskin™ journey. Rachel Heke is a 40 year old, fulltime mother of three who leads an active life, enjoying sport and taking her kids on adventures such as mountain biking and skiing. Caci were looking for a ‘real kiwi woman’ to be the face of Reformaskin™ and Rachel responded to an advert on Facebook, “I saw the ad on Facebook and thought 'why not?' she says. People can follow Rachel’s journey at www.revealingrachel.co.nz One of the treatments usually included in the Reformaskin™ programme is microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that resurfaces the skin. Crystals are blown into the skin and suctioned away simultaneously. This process prepares the skin for additional treatments and leaves skin vibrant, softer and glowing. To give those interested in the programme the opportunity to try a Reformaskin™ treatment, Caci are giving everyone who comes in for a Reformaskin™ consultation (from the 20th May – 30th July) the opportunity to have a microdermabrasion for only $30 (save $69). Caci Albany - 25 Apollo Drive. Caci Milford - 79 Kitchener Road. 0800 544 577 www.caci.co.nz

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Twin Needles

TWIN NEEDLES

Specialising in Ball Gowns Wedding Dresses all Clothing Alterations Dress Making services available 1 Hour hemming service Telephone: 486 3712 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5 Sat 9:00-1 8/160 Kitchener Road, Milford Next to the La Tropezienne French cafe down the arcade

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There are some traditional skills that remain unaffected by the extensive developments in technology in the world. Sewing is one such Well & Wild Healing House. 1 Argyle Terrace, Milford. Ph: 449 2074 - www.wellandwild.co.nz skill that remains as useful and relevant today as it was centuries ago. The enduring need for stitching knows no bounds, and there is a place in Milford that is the ‘go to’ place for any clothing alterations, dressmaking and repairs. Few places could boast over 135 years of experience between three staff members, anywhere, in any profession! But Twin Needles can proudly and justifiably claim just that. Owner Janette Keagan is a Milford girl, born and bred. She went to Westlake Girls High School and what followed for her was a career in the clothing industry; she has spent many years in clothing sampling and pattern grading for well-known design stores and has had two previous businesses of her own. This year marks Janette’s 10th year as owner of Twin Needles in the Milford Arcade off Kitchener Road. With her, work Michelle and Mo who both have over 35 years’ industry experience; Mo in wardrobe creation for the film Purchase a pair and television industry, Michelle has a sampling and machining background. of hearing aids and re ce iv e a Janette prides herself on offering an efficient, quality service to her many free hearin g aid TV acce ssory loyal customers and newcomers alike. A one-hour clothing alteration service valued at up to $500 is popular, with those working locally being able to drop off and pick up Hurry ds valu 31st -JuOflyfer20En clothing during their lunch break. 13 ed a With ball season now upon us on the Shore, Janette has been busy t $4 5 altering and embellishing many glamorous full length gowns. She said: “A Get your free hearing check lot of girls buy their dresses online, through Trade Me, for example, so we and demonstration of the latest are often asked to alter these to ensure a good fit. We get to work on some gorgeous dresses! I’m seeing plenty of bling around at the moment on these Dream hearing aids. gowns and a lot of beaded dresses in particular.” Tapered trousers and jackets are also big news on the Shore fashion At bloom™ we believe everyone deserves the best hearing solution to scene, Janette notes. She and her team are being asked to alter manysuit men’s their needs. jackets and trousers, in particular, to give a modern, slim-fitting look to Call today or make an appointment onlinedeserves for yourthe free hearing test. At bloom we believe everyone best existing wardrobe items. hearing solution to suit their needs. And it isn’t only alterations that the Twin Needles team excel at; they can Call us today at bloom Hearing Specialists create bespoke wedding dresses and ball gowns to any design specification. Milford, 125 Kitchener Rd, 09 489 3412 And with their vast experience, efficiency and smile-inducing service, you Henderson, 1A Montel Ave, 09 835 3332 can be sure of stunning results and a wonderful experience from startwww.bloomhearing.co.nz to the Remuera, 122 Remuera Rd, 09 520 0533 finishing stitch! St Heliers, 104/10 Turua St, 09 575 3402

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists

Melissa Hay.

This month our regular optometry columnist Melissa Hay, of Visique Milford Optometrists takes a look at eye allergies…

If you have to use drops, there are three good options: Unit dose saline drops: These offer a rinsing effect, to rinse the allergen out of your eye – and offer some moisturizing which aids the eye comfort. Anti-allergy eye drops: These are only to be used occasionally and can calm the eye down and take away the itch.

Eye Allergies One of the most common complaints that people have about their eyes is allergies – that annoying feeling that you want to rub your eyes out of your head! The itchiness can range from mildly annoying to down-right frustrating. The most important rule of itchy eyes, is that it is not OK to rub them. There has been lots of interesting research going into this area, and rubbing your eyes has been proven to increase the amount of potentially damaging inflammatory cells in your cornea. Whenever you read into allergies, they always say “avoid the cause”. For most people this isn’t an option, as they have no idea what triggers their allergy, and often it is multiple reasons – not just one problem. If it is the cat at your best friend’s house, well, it is simple to just avoid the house, but it is not always so simple. When your eyes are itchy and grumpy, a cold flannel over your closed eyelids can offer the best relief – and this is natural and not adding any chemicals into your eyes. You can also keep this in the fridge for a few minutes, to add to its soothing effect.

Mast Cell stabilisers: These have been on the market for a few years, and offer an alternative for people who feel they need to use an eye drop routinely to improve the comfort of their eyes. This is a very safe eye drop and is used twice a day. A mast cell is one of the inflammatory cells that are released when you have an allergic reaction, so using the stabilising drop means that the mast cells are not released, meaning you don’t get as much swelling, redness or itchiness. Oral antihistamine tablets are often taken for people with allergies, as it is often not just their eyes that are affected, but their nose as well. These do work well for some people, but have also been shown to dry the eyes out, often creating a secondary problem. Your GP, or your optometrist is able to suggest the best treatment for you. Visique Milford Optometrists,155 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 4797.

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2 FOR 1 EYE EXAMS. WE LIKE THAT. Come into Visique and receive 2 comprehensive eye exams for the price of 1.* Visique covers all bases from your full eye history to in-depth checks to make sure that your precious eyesight is well protected. So get in touch with a friend or family member, and see Melissa Hay at your local Visique today.

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See the difference

Milford - Everyone’s Place: TheMat Yoga Studio

Unravel Your Life Why practice yoga? It is an ancient tradition, steeped in discipline, devotion, faith, and getting on your mat, day after day after day. Yoga works on the basis of connecting the body, mind, and soul, by weaving a series of asana (postures) together on a string of breath (pranayam) and giving the mind a focus/gaze point (dristi). When the energy in our body is moved through our breathing, we are able to clear the blockages, see things more clearly, be our authentic self and this is why it is such a powerful practice. The most difficult part of anyone’s yoga practice is unrolling their mat, and starting their practice. What happens after that is yoga, and it is meant to be what it is. Here are some really great reasons to practice yoga: WITHIN YOUR BODY 1. Blood pressure. A consistent yoga practice decreases blood pressure through better circulation and oxygenation of the body. 2. Circulation. Yoga improves blood circulation. By transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout your body, yoga practice provides healthier organs, skin, and brain. 3. Respiratory. Like the circulatory system, a lower respiratory rate indicates that the lungs are working more efficiently. Yoga decreases the respiratory rate through a combination of controlled breathing exercises and better fitness.

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IMPROVED EMOTIONAL HEALTH 1. Mood. Overall well-being improves with yoga practice. The combination of creating a strong mind-body connection, creating a healthy body, and focusing inward can all lead to improvement in your mood. 2. Stress Reduction. The concentration required during yoga practice tends to focus your attention on the matter at hand, thereby reducing the emphasis you may have been putting on the stress in your life. 3. Anxiety. One benefit to the controlled breathing used in yoga is a reduction in anxiety. FOR EXERCISE 1. Low risk of injury. Due to the low impact of yoga and the controlled aspect of the motions, there is a very low risk of injury during yoga practice compared to other forms of exercise. 2. Parasympathetic Nervous System. In many forms of exercise, the sympathetic nervous system kicks in, providing you with that fight-or-flight sensation. Yoga does the opposite and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic system lowers blood pressure and slows the pace of your breathing, which allows relaxation and healing. 3. Muscle tone. Consistently practicing yoga leads to better muscle tone. DISEASE PREVENTION 1. Heart disease. Yoga reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, keeps off weight, and improves cardiovascular health, all of which lead to reducing your risk of heart disease. 2. Osteoporosis. It is well documented that weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis. Additionally, yoga’s ability to lower levels of cortisol may help keep calcium in the bones. 3. Alzheimer’s. Studies indicate that yoga can help elevate brain gammaaminobutyric (GABA) levels. Low GABA levels are associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s. Meditation like that practiced in yoga has also been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. TheMat, 107 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 963 2352 or visit www.themat.co.nz

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TheMat, 107 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 963 2352 or visit www.themat.co.nz

Milford - Everyone’s Place

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For over 40 years, Lady Allum has offered security and comfort in a friendly community. At Lady Allum you’ll get a professionalism and level of service that gives you peace of mind and control of the day-to-day, with house maintenance taken care of and if you choose, house keeping as well. A daily main meal, laundry and other village services are also available for an additional fee.

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: Molloy's Of Milford Antiques

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THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GET HOME IS THE BUSINESS ACCOUNTS ! Talk to us about our affordable accounting service. We will find ways to save you time and money for …… more important things. Visit us at 159 Kitchener Road, Milford or phone: 489 4801.

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

Come & visit us for all your Swiss Specialities

5 Milford Road, Milford. Phone: 09 489-9737. Open Mon to Fri: 8am - 4.30pm. Sat: 8am - 2.30pm, Sun: 8am - 2.30pm.

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Back from UK with Heaps of Goodies! Having now been back from the UK for close to three weeks we are settling back to normal ....almost! Sincere thanks go to Maurice and Di for making such a great job of looking after things for us whilst we were away. The trip went without a hitch...that is, until arriving back in New Zealand and being 'detained' in the Customs Hall for over an hour because I'd declared two Bayonets and a Dagger in my luggage! I eventually 'got out' but the weapons are still with Customs pending a hopeful consent from the ‘Powers That Be’ in Wellington! I have to say though, that the Customs Officers were really nice - very pleasant and understanding people! Well, we have some 47 large cartons and bundles of 'just wonderful stuff'' due to arrive late July and we have been busy putting some more new display stands in the shop to take it all. Some items have already been 'pre-sold' to our 'keen regulars'. However, in order to give priority to our loyal customers, we are now launching…

THE COLLECTORS CLUB The BENEFITS for Collectors Club Members will include Special Viewing Evenings and regular email Blogs advising on hot new items arriving in-store. This will provide our Members with the advantage of viewing first and buying best, with Special Discounts applicable for Members Only. No Joining Fees Apply. To 'Kick This Off' we will hold the Inaugural Collectors Club Evening in LATE JULY here in the shop, date TBC, probably from 6pm - 8pm. All the new stock from the UK will be on display with special one-off prices applicable for the evening only. For those 'so inclined' wine and nibbles can be enjoyed and there will be NO CHARGE for this on our opening function. As we will have so much darn stock in-store, the ATTENDANCE NUMBERS WILL BE LIMITED to around 50 people, but if interest is high a second viewing evening will then be arranged. So, ‘First in - Best Dressed’ as the saying goes! Please email or phone us ASAP if you'd like to book a spot. Phone: 488 7326 or email: antique.goodies@ihug.co.nz

Molloy’s of Milford ANTIQUES CENTRE

WE SELL & BUY 2/162 Kitchener Road, Milford. (Down the lane between La Tropezienne and Milford Print). Open: Mon - Sat 9.30 - 4pm. Phone: 488-7326 or 027 2627 505 www.rubylane.com/shop/molotov/ilist

Milford - Everyone’s Place: Crafty Knitwits

July at Crafty Knitwits…

Fresh Signs and Ready… Steady… Faux Leather… We have a nice fresh look with our new signs going around the corner, thanks BENEFITZ! It looks great! Our lavender planters are now in place and now we just need to finish our building works so that we can serve you ‘High Tea’ or coffee when you come and visit the store. We have some fairly major work to do yet to get this all organised, but good things always take time don't they! Crafty Knitwits have been here in Milford for three wonderful years now and Kerry and I love being a part of this great community. We have actually reached a few of our main goals and that has been with the help and support of the Milford Business Association, our great customers and our lovely neighbours Richard and Julie from The Thirsty Frog, Greg from inta-lite lampshades, Eveline and Franz from Swiss Bakery and many of the other local businesses who are very kind and encouraging. We have a long way to go yet to reach our full potential as a true destination store. Thanks for helping us on our way. What have we got to talk about on product this month? Well the possum has been very popular - so soft and warm. There are some gorgeous new shades added to the Naturally Waikiwi 4ply range which is made up from Merino, Possum and Alpaca. It’s wonderful yarn to work with, all from New Zealand and just great for cosy, smart socks, and all manner of garments. We have some very special fabrics in store; faux leather looks great for making furnishings and, dare I say it, even a skirt would look pretty good! Also we have a tiny tad of delicate lawn fabric available - worth a visit in case you miss out! Also we now have a DMC Quilting cotton range in store to save you all that travelling just to buy a reel of cotton! Have a great month everyone. Crafty Knitwits Limited, 101, Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone: 486 2724 or visit: www.craftyknitwits.co.nz

KNIT!

We’re into July and now we need to think about the KNITATHON! Date is set for starting time 9am Friday 23 August, 48 hours nonstop until Sunday 25th 9am. This year we would like you to sign up early as we are going to organise teams to focus on making some wonderful design rugs. We have some lovely yarn to work with and would like to ensure we produce really good quality rugs that will fetch a good price at auction. REMEMBER all money raised goes to The Child Cancer Foundation. Last year we raised $13,000! Most of this came from knitters getting friends and colleagues at work to sponsor their time knitting. An amazing effort last year and the question is ...can we reach $20,000 this year for this really worthy cause? If you knit crochet or like making quilts, we would like you to participate. Come in to the store or email craftyknitwits@gmail.com to register. At this stage just sign up so that we can contact you to coordinate teams and convenient times. We do have a lot of fun with this event and look forward to having this great annual event on once again!

Phone: 486 2724 Email: craftyknitwits@gmail.com 101 Kitchener Rd, Milford www.craftyknitwits.co.nz

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School Holiday Happenings at Highbury The Great Chicane

Man of Magic & Mystery at Highbury Shopping Centre on Tuesdays & Fridays during the school holidays between 11:30am and 1pm

CHELSEA COLOURING COMP

Enter the Chelsea Sugar Magic Colouring Competition throughout the school holidays and be in to win one of 10 Chelsea Sugar prize packs. You can colour your entry at the Highbury Shopping Centre Arts & Crafts Table and drop it in the entry box weekdays 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm.

FREE Facepainting at Highbury!! During the School Holidays on: Wednesdays & Thursdays between 10am - 12.30pm. Lots of Free Undercover Parking

Highbury Shopping Centre: News

Mid Winter Magic Watch out for The Great Chicane weaving his magic as he strolls throughout the Birkenhead Village during the school holidays, also popping into cafes and restaurants will be the Mid-Winter Fairies hopefully casting their spells for warmer days to come.

Highbury Welcomes Smart Services! The newest kid on the Highbury Centre block is Smart Services. Proudly New Zealand-owned and operated, this is the ‘go to’ store for key cutting, shoe repairs, engraving, watch repairs and battery replacements. So if those winter boots could do with a re-heel, you want to get that treasured watch working again, or need a spare key, head to this new Highbury store where excellent service and efficiency is guaranteed.

Eat or drink at any of the participating Birkenhead cafes or restaurants and be in to win your very own magic show with NZ’s No.1 magician “The Great Chicane”

see website for details

www.birkenhead.net.nz

Key Cutting Engraving Watch Repairs Battery Replacements Shoe Repair Excellent Customer Service

Cloud Sculpture Sculpt your very own musical cloud at Birkenhead Library on Wednesdays (17th and 24th July)

Quality, On Time PROUDLY NEW ZEALAND OWNED & OPERATED Now at Highbury

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our charming village by the sea Eddie de Heer.

By Eddie de Heer, Chairman of Devonport Business Association.

Discover Devonport

Devonport Community News

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

News, Views, and Information from the Historic Village by the Sea – Devonport. Brought to you by the Devonport Business Association. Twenty One Million Dollars. That is how much is going to be spent on Devonport’s ailing infrastructure over the next couple of years. This represents the largest spend ever in Devonport’s history. While it’s going to be a challenge during the construction period, the results will be stunning. The new library, although contentious, will make a dramatic statement on Victoria Road, a model of the new building is available for viewing in the lobby of the library, and meanwhile the head of Clarence Street will finally get its makeover. The biggest project of all will be the restoration of Victoria Wharf together with the construction of a board walk on Devonport Wharf and the upgrading of Marine Square. The work to the existing wharf building is good news indeed, and long overdue. The wharf building is the gateway to Devonport and ultimately should be an iconic building, housing high quality businesses. The Business Association will be in close contact with Auckland Council and will keep an eye on activities.

Business Association - Annual General Meeting The AGM was held on 12th June with an encouraging turnout of over 40 people. The business part of the meeting was kept brief as we wished to give maximum time to our guest speaker Brett O’Riley, Chief Executive of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). Brett gave us an overview of the work being done in Auckland with a sum of $90 billion being budgeted over the next 20 years. ATEED consider Devonport to be the ‘jewel in Auckland’s crown’ and of course we completely agree with them. At the AGM a new committee was voted in and I am pleased to say that we have some very good people on board. The committee represents a diverse range of business fields within Devonport and they will serve the business community well. I would like to thank all committee members who have chosen not to continue this year; your efforts have been greatly appreciated. In particular the entire committee (and I am sure, all the members) wish to offer Jill Charlton an enormous thanks for her many years and treasurer and secretary. Jill has decided that the time has come to step down, and we wish her all the best for the future, she will be missed. While we are on the subject of thanking people, you may have noticed that a fairly large number of the flower barrels along Main Street were in bad shape. Charlotte Smith from the Devonport Community Garden, along with Taryn Headland from Devonport Garden Centre have joined forces with the Business Association restoring the barrels to their full splendour. Thank you both for your generosity and community spirit, it is appreciated. At our first meeting after the AGM the committee elected the officers for this year. The new president and treasurer is David Barton, the vice president is Eddie de Heer, the secretary is Pauline Baker and John Waugh will chair the meetings. John will also be authoring the future Channel Magazine articles as I focus my energies on my new career as a Real Estate Sales Professional with Barfoot & Thompson in their Devonport office. Thanks to all who have supported and encouraged me during my 3 years as president. It’s been an honour and delight to be involved in such a wonderful community and I look forward to continuing working for the good of the business community, albeit in a reduced capacity. With my best regards - Eddie de Heer.

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Maria Teape.

July brings us to the middle of the calendar year, the end of the second school term and for many, planning on how to keep the kids entertained during the winter school holidays.

The Devonport Community House is your one-stop-shop for children’s entertainment! Their ‘discover Devonport’ themed holiday programme includes boxing classes at JustWorkout, movies at The Vic, searching for sunken treasure at the Navy musuem, fun in the kitchen with Devonport's LittleCooks and more. In addition to all this, they are offering a holiday art programme in their Children's Art House and afternoon sewing and vintage craft classes. Check out the Devonport Community House’s website for more info: www.devonportcomhouse.co.nz For those looking for more mature pursuits, Devonport Library Associates are hosting two great events this month. The first is an author talk entitled ‘Murder, Intrigue, and an unsolved case: You be the judge’ being held on Thursday 11th July starting at 7:30pm. Rob and Kate recount their pursuit of the truth about the bizarre 1984 death of Rob's aunt, famous rose grower turned anti-nuclear campaigner Hilda Murrell, involving political conspiracy and the 1982 Falklands War. The second event is the launch of Kevin Ireland’s poetry book, ‘Selective Poems 1963-2013’ on Thursday 18th July starting at 7:30pm. This book contains over 50 years of Ireland’s poetry and it will be on sale for $40 on the night.

If you enjoy a good night in with a cosy fire blazing, check out what Devonport Folk Club has to offer at The Bunker on Mt Victoria. If you enjoy a good night in with a cosy fire blazing, check out what Devonport Folk Club has to offer at The Bunker on Mt Victoria. Two concerts from their July programme are: Munro/O’Callaghan/Titchener, performing on Sunday 7th July at 8pm and The Gazebo Girls, performing on Sunday 21st July at 8pm. Munro/O’Callaghan/Titchener from Adelaide have previously played in internationally acclaimed folk band, Colcannon, while Janet Muggeridge and Penni Bousfield of The Gazebo Girls will perform a wide repertoire of traditional working songs and ballads. Bookings for both concerts need to be made in advance by calling 445 2227. Are you new or recently new to the Devonport area? If so, we would love to meet you at one of our ‘Welcome to Devonport’ meetings for newcomers. These meetings are held monthly at Devonport Community House with the next meetings held on Monday 1st July at 10:30am for morning tea or 7pm for wine and nibbles. Phone Maria on 445 9533 or Rebecca on 445 3068 for more info. Hei kona mai. - Maria For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, please contact dportcomm@xtra.co.nz or call 445 9533

Face It: Beauty with Amanda Care

On the Ferry with Fullers: Q&A

On the Ferry with

With the school holidays once again upon us this month, our resident beauty expert Amanda Care of Face It, Devonport, looks at problems and solutions for young skin…

School Age Skin Dilemmas Amanda Care.

Sailing to the city is a journey that can be enjoyed from many spots on the Shore. Many people choose this as a convenient, efficient mode of commuter transport, others choose to head over to the city for leisure activities or simply for the pleasure of a sightseeing sail. Each month, Channel checks in with a ferry passenger to find out what they most enjoy about the harbour crossing abroad a Fullers ferry. This month, Heather Vermeer caught up with a cheery chap clearly enjoying the trip over to the city… Clive Cook. Name and rank? Clive Cook, retired. Where’s home? England, ‘up North!’ Why the ferry? I can’t believe that this is the way that some people get to travel to work here! I’m on holiday and I’m enjoying being able to get to the city so quickly and easily. Sure beats the public transport we have back home! It’s pretty reasonably priced and so far, always on time. And makes a nice way to travel for a day out - what a view! Which ferry? Devonport to the city, and back again hopefully! Top deck/bar/outside/below deck? Even though its winter, the temperature here is about as good as it is back in the British summertime at the moment! So I definitely take the opportunity to get outdoors whenever possible – it’s top deck outside all the way for me! With a cold beer on the return journey…that’ll be the icing on the cake! Seen anything special whilst on board? The views from this ferry are incredible! I think I’ll face the city on the way there and look back towards Devonport on the way back to take it all in. I love the Auckland skyline – day and night, it’s spectacular. The Harbour Bridge is also a nice landmark. I haven’t got around to throwing myself off it yet on the bungee – but I did a skydive not too long ago, so perhaps I’ll get round to that! Wish you were getting off (the ferry) in? I feel very lucky to be here in beautiful Auckland, so there’s nowhere else I’d rather be right now! If I had to choose somewhere else, it might be an exotic island, somewhere like The Maldives maybe, or perhaps a port in Spain - I’m heading there next month on a golfing holiday with a group of mates so it’d save me having to do all the flying I’ll need to do between now and then! And an all-time favourite captain? Being a footy fan of a certain age, I’d have to go with one of the great England football captains – Bobby Moore, captain of the 1966 World Cup winning team. I’d have to say David Beckham would have to well up there too – he’s reached worldwide legendary status and seems a really good bloke.

I hope everyone is keeping warm and well as winter really starts to kick in. Colds and the dreaded flu have avoided me so far - fingers crossed my luck keeps up! This month is school holidays, a fact I’m sure most parents are VERY well aware of! So I thought it would be a good opportunity to tackle an affliction that affects up to 85% of all teens at some stage of their youth - acne and problem skin. As previously mentioned, I definitely had my fair share of acne as a teenager, so I know from firsthand experience how it can rip your confidence to shreds. The good news for teens these days is that scientific research has seen the development of some great products and treatments. The new generation of products won’t make your skin feel tight, nor dry it out, but will still clear up spots and ease scarring. Acne is caused by three different factors:

• Overproduction of oil by enlarged oil glands in the skin • Blockage of the hair follicles that produce oil • Growth of bacteria called P. Acnes within the hair follicle And there are four grades of acne:

• Grade one: minimal blackheads with a few red pimples (pustules). • Grade two: moderate acne. This is a step up from occasional breakouts, with slightly more inflammation. Blackheads, papules and pustules present. • Grade three: similar to grade two, however, there is more inflammation and redness present. Scarring on the face is more visible and it can also involve other areas of the body such as the neck, back and shoulders. Depending on severity, this grade can be best treated by your dermatologist or doctor. • Grade four: severe acne. It is quite rare to get to this point, extreme papules and pustules will be present as well as some intense redness, inflammation and scarring. It is extremely important to start a medicated programme by your doctor. For those with early stage acne it’s really important to remember that it will take a good three months of a new skincare regime to rebalance the skin and allow time for appropriate healing. When prescribing treatments, I take into consideration the extent of blackheads, pimples and redness, and recommend the appropriate course of action, which could be any of the following: • Microdermabrasion: great for recent superficial acne scarring, open pores and dull skin. • Mandelic peels: refines the skins texture, brightens and rapidly unblocks pores. • Ultra Purifying Facial: soothing clay based treatment to draw out impurities and absorb oil. • UltraVitafusion: infusion of antioxidants, antibacterial and calming ingredients to clear breakouts. • IPL: to help lift hyperpigmentation from recent scarring. From my own experience, I know there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ cure for pimples and blackheads. To get the best results, I may recommend a combination of different treatments. Book a skin consultation today to get you started on the regime that will give you healthy, great looking skin.

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.

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SPECIAL Book a 30 min Express Purifying Facial including a Skin Basics Skin Care Pack for ONLY $100* *Valid from 8th July –31st July. Available while stocks last.

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our charming village by the sea Maximise Value From Your Biggest Asset Through Better Local Knowledge & Superior Marketing.

Call Me Now For A Current Appraisal! Cal

Nobody Sells a Property Like Maria…!

Maria Stevens.

Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008

P: 09 446 2111 M: 021 979 084 E: maria.stevens@harcourts.co.nz 18 Clarence St, Devonport

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This year marks a decade in real estate for a woman who has made her mark in this industry on the Shore, writes Heather Vermeer. Maria Stevens doesn’t come across how I imagine a real estate agent to come across. Pre-conceptions are rarely useful, and on meeting Maria, mine are proved entirely wrong. This Devonport mum has worked hard, very hard, to establish herself as a key player in the realm of property sales on the Shore. She is happy with how work is going for her ten years on from taking her first tentative steps into the competitive world of selling people’s houses. Before this, she had her own business in the ‘rag trade’, travelling across the country selling less highly priced goods through her clothing agencies. She remembers, with her head in her hands: “When I had my daughter I used to take her with me for the first year of her life, it was tough!” A friend, Les Smith, suggested Maria join him at his boutique real estate business in Belmont. She took him up on the offer and hasn’t looked back. “I have got a lot to thank Les for! I always had an interest in property; having bought, sold and built several homes. So it was then a matter of turning an interest into a career. My move to Harcourts over eight years ago was the best move I could have made to develop my career: Harcourts’ training is the best available in the industry, our office works as a team and, as a result, Devonport Harcourts is an award winning office,” she said. A lot has been said about real estate agents and about house prices, especially of late, and there are few places where house prices have remained consistently high as in Maria’s home patch of Devonport. She said: “Devonport has its own climate for sales. It stays relatively clear of the big highs and lows that have affected other areas in the past few years. Houses prices here remain more consistent.” Are they justified? “We live in a highly desirable area that other people are going to want to live in so that goes hand in hand with the prices. If you look internationally, at places like Sydney, the prices here are still comparatively reasonable.” Maria has had sales ranging from $250,000 to $4.2 million over her ten year career, but for every one of these sales, she is proud of the consistent service she has offered. She said: “I think that it’s vitally important that everyone is treated the same way; you give the same courtesy and the same professionalism to every client, the price of their property is irrespective.” Auctions are the sales method of the moment. Maria sees auctions as providing a quick and fair sale process, with a four week turnaround time in most cases and the need for prolonged periods of stressful open homes being removed. The number of listings in Devonport is at an all-time low, says Maria. “We’re desperately looking for more listings and are getting some really good prices for the properties that are being sold. So if you’re even slightly interested in looking at selling, get in touch for a free appraisal!” To Maria, time with her 15-year-old daughter Chelsea is her way of winding down and keeping perspective on life. She loves to cook, with a nice glass of wine on hand, and revels in the gym time she and Chelsea share, feeling these regular mother-daughter workouts are key to maintaining balance in her busy life. Check out the total Devonport monthly property sales information which Maria updates in the Devonport Ferry Building on the second week of each month for the public to see. Maria can also e-mail these statistics out to anyone interested in receiving them. Maria Stevens, Harcourts, 18 Clarence Street, Devonport. Phone: 09 446 2111, 021 979 084 or email: maria.stevens@harcourts.co.nz

Interior Trends: with Amanda Neill

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum News

Navy Museum Open 7 days 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport

Amanda Neill.

Light Fantastic As winter sets in and the days are at their shortest, we turn to indoor lighting to brighten our spaces. Amanda Neill, leading Auckland Interior Designer talks lighting function and style. Lighting your space correctly is important all year round, but as winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to make sure your home is lit correctly. Lighting falls into 4 categories – task lighting (to enable you to undertake activities for example in the kitchen), mood lighting (to create atmosphere in your home), decorative lighting (for light but also design) and security / safety lighting (security light, outdoor path lighting). To achieve the best lighting outcome for your space a combination of each style of lighting will produce the best results. Most of these styles of lighting are incorporated when building or renovating, but decorative lighting can really make a difference to any space with minimal disruption. Decorative lighting comes in many styles; chandeliers both traditional and modern, pendants in all forms and materials, standing lamps and table lamps and lampshades. Lampshades give the greatest flexibility within a space. They can be custom made to fit any interior, they come in any size that is required and most fabrics can be used both on the inside and outside of the shade. By using lampshades in a space you can custom create a lighting centerpiece. We have recently completed the interior design for the new Vauxhall Café in The Milford Mall. We are lucky enough to have the original sister Vauxhall Cafe here next to our studio. The brief was to create the same retro look and feel of the Devonport café but in The Milford mall. As the new café was located in the mall we had to make a point of difference with in the space but without removing any of the current structural fittings. We chose to re-paint and add some amazing wallpaper to the space, but what really sets the café apart is the use of lampshades. We arranged different shapes and sizes of lampshades above the counter top to draw the eye and define the space. We then used a range of fabrics for both the inside and outside of the shades. By using complementary colours and patterns, balance is still achieved as well as impact. We have available a huge range of fabrics that can be used for lampshades and have a fantastic team who will make the shades in any size or shape for you. If you have any lighting requirements please drop by our studio for more information and to view our range. Enjoy. 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 16th August Colour | Saturday 17th August Furniture and Décor | Monday 19th August

ING BOOK! ! NOW

My Photo My Navy The Navy Museum presents My Photo My Navy as part of Auckland Festival of Photography. In this social photography project, we invited all people currently serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy to submit their personal photographs. Don't miss this exhibition, which shows what life is like in today's Navy...from the people who really know. My Photo My Navy Dates: June 10 - August 11 Cost: Entry is free

Shrunken Treasure Using Navy-themed stencils, draw and colour on a special plastic, pop them in the oven and watch them shrink. Attach a colourful carabiner and then its time to clip it to your bag or keys. Clip it any way you want! Dates: Sat 13th July – Sun 28th July Times: 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 Cost: $5 per person We have a special My Photo My Navy colouring in competition these holidays for children who participate in Shrunken Treasure. Two age categories, children up to 7 years old and 8 years and above. Prizes up for grabs and the winners of each category will be announced in week 1 of Term 3.

For more information or bookings phone: (09) 445 5186 or email: info@navymuseum.co.nz www.navymuseum.co.nz LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

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Lighting & Design: with Firefly

Community News: Jubilee Fashion Show

Catherine Martin Designs for Mokum Textiles Who is Catherine Martin? Catherine Martin is a celebrated Australian costume designer and art director. Her involvement with husband Baz Luhrman’s blockbuster productions Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet, Australia and latest success The Great Gatsby has earned her Oscars, Baftas and Tony awards! What is included in her home decor range? The leap into home wares was a natural transition for Catherine Martin. Launched in 2008 as a creative outlet for her vision of designing decorative patterns to enhance homes, the brand includes fabrics and wallpapers together with rugs, bedding and furniture. In a collaboration with Mokum, Catherine has created an elegant and beautifully crafted set of coordinating fabrics and wallpapers which can be viewed here at the Firefly showroom in Devonport. How can I create The Great Gatsby look at home? The Great Gatsby has caught everyone's fancy. The frivolity and glamour of the Roaring Twenties, the era in which this lack-of-morality tale is set, has been intoxicating and it is no surprise that we are inspired by this vivid setting! The Swinging Twenties were defined by the Art Deco style – geometric shapes, streamlining and clean lines – and was founded heavily on the glitz and glamour of early Hollywood. Visit the Firefly design team in Devonport and learn how to do your home up in true “Gatsby style”, introducing opulence into your rooms with Catherine Martin designed papers and fabrics, silky drapes and luxurious crystal lighting! Why Firefly Light & Design? Firefly Light & Design is a unique concept store offering the complete solution for all your interior decorating needs. Most importantly their qualified team of experts are committed to a personalised approach and added value attitude. Why not experience the difference yourself and take advantage of their Mokum promotion. Firefly - 22 Wynyard Street, Devonport. Phone: 446 0934. www.fireflynz.com

Suzanna Turner and Mum Joan Elliffe.

Music, Memories and a Moustache! Five decades of fashion came under the spotlight at Northcote Baptist Op Shop’s Fashion Show to celebrate the church’s Golden Jubilee. The large scale event incorporated over 50 models – ranging from one to 93 years of age - showcasing over 60 outfits from each of the five decades of Northcote Baptist Church’s history. Event organiser Niki Cowie, who was also emcee for the night, was delighted with the results of plenty of hard work and preparation. She said: “We looked at fashion fads over the past five decades for the fashion show, including a wedding section, which was a lot of fun. Outfits were either loaned from people from the church or were found in the Op Shop.” Music was a fun part of the evening too, with plenty of songs from each decade. The wedding songs included, for the 1960's, ‘Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna Get Married’, the 1970's song was Abba’s ‘I do I do I do’, for the 1980's ‘Nice Day for a White Wedding’ was played and, for the current day section, it was Bruno Mars’s ‘I think I want to marry you’.” Niki said: “We also had power points showing, where possible, the original owner of the outfit wearing it in the decade it was from, which provided quite a few laughs! And the models really got into their parts – including one of the 1980's models, Matt Rosenberg, growing a 1980s-style moustache especially for the event!” One of the founders of the Op Shop, Jean Mills, spoke about how the shop started way back in 1967 and some of the many miracles that have happened there through the years. Northcote Baptist Chinese Choir provided further musical entertainment. The evening concluded with a delicious supper of finger food passed around by the Northcote Baptist Youth Group whilst people browsed items for sale. Niki added: “I was really happy with the way everything came together and have had such amazing feedback from those attending who really enjoyed themselves and had a great evening.”

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Shore People Offshore: Danielle Feneridis, Tennis Player, Malibu California, USA

Danielle's loving life in Malibu! Danielle Feneridis grew up playing tennis on the Shore. She now resides in Malibu, California where she is experiencing life as a college student on a tennis scholarship. Danielle took some time out to speak to Courtney Bennett about life at an American university, Malibu and more. Courtney Bennett: Why did you move to America and where do you live? Danielle Feneridis: I spent the last five months and my first semester at Pepperdine College in Malibu, California. I moved there as a result of gaining a tennis scholarship and I love it because this way I can get my degree and play tennis. CB: How is university different from New Zealand in the States? DF: I haven’t had any experience at a university in New Zealand but from what I have heard they seem quite different. Firstly in America they have fraternities and sororities just like you see in movies and college sport is a primary factor in America and not in New Zealand. Also American College seems to be a much bigger part of everyone’s life, whether you are an undergrad or alumni and the college spirit is very evident. CB: What does a typical day at uni look like for you? Give us a rundown. DF: This semester the earliest class I had was at 10am, except for an early morning training at 6.30am, so usually I would go to the cafeteria for breakfast then head to class. If I had two classes it would usually finish just before training. My team and I would train every afternoon for about three and a half hours and then the rest of the day would consist of going to the cafeteria or out for dinner, doing homework or just hanging out with friends. There were a lot of social activities or sports games on as well, and my dorm room was always fun. CB: What do you enjoy about living in Malibu? DF: What’s not to enjoy? It’s such a beautiful place in California, there are beaches, shops, my campus overlooks the ocean and the weather is really good most of the time. CB: What do you do in your spare time and in the weekend? DF: This semester I was in season, so every weekend we had a game either home or away. If they were away we would travel by plane or car the day before, train at the college we were playing then stay overnight at a hotel and play the next day before returning back to campus. Next semester we aren’t in season so there will be more spare time in the weekends, but there is always something to do. In the weekends I have spare, I would usually hang out with friends. We could go into Santa Monica, LA or Calabasas, or go to the beach. There were sports games on, like basketball, volleyball and baseball, or we could go out Saturday night. As well as some homework and laundry at some stage. CB: What type of food do you eat there? Do you have any favourite cafes or restaurants? DF: There is a lot of the same food. Most of the time during the week I will eat at the cafeteria, but there are a lot of nice restaurants and food places nearby. However, my favorite café for breakfast is called Coogies. There is also a Mexican food branch called Chipotle which is really good and a lot of frozen yoghurt places! CB: What is the best way to get around the city? DF: I would say a car or taxi is easiest. My friend and I caught our first bus to Santa Monica on our last day, which was fun, but they are not as common as in Auckland.

Danielle Feneridis (left), with members of her Pepperdine College tennis squad.

CB: What is your favorite place where you are currently living and why? DF: My favourite place in Malibu is walking along the beach and going to the country mart shops and restaurants, which are just down the road. Every weekend they also have a market on with really good food. CB: Do you have any favorite shopping places or particular shops over there? DF: My two favourite shopping places are Santa Monica Boulevard which is about half hour away and Rodeo Drive in Hollywood. There are a lot of different shops and styles over here but those two places are definitely my favourite. We didn’t get to shop whenever we went travelling around America so far California shopping is all I know. CB: Do you miss living on the Shore? If so, what do you miss most about it? DF: I’ve lived on the Shore my whole life so I definitely miss it, especially my family and friends. CB: What are your top tips for North Shore people visiting California? DF: Try to see as much of California as you can. Be prepared to be asked a lot about where your accent is from, don’t forget your credit card, and look out for celebrities! CB: Will you ever come back home to the Shore? DF: Definitely! After finishing my first semester I was excited to come home, but in a way the Malibu location and lifestyle is actually very similar to what we have at home. CB: Where are you originally from on the Shore? DF: I grew up in Rothesay Bay and went to Murrays Bay Primary and Intermediate, before attending Westlake Girls High School. Before I went to America I was training at the Albany Tennis Centre. The North Harbour squads, run by Jeff Simpson, are really beneficial for juniors looking to improve and move up the ranks when wanting to be successful in New Zealand or venture to college or the professional level.

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North Shore YMCA: News

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Or more importantly, what are your kids doing these school holidays? Cooped up indoors at home is not always a fun place to be for two weeks. Check out www.ymcaauckland.org.nz to see what is on offer at YMCA North Shore. With three trip based programmes (5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-15 years) and a specialist sports in house programme (5-12 years), there is plenty to choose from! From movies and theatre shows to ice skating, Megazone, dance and

gymnastics, there will be something to interest every child. YMCA North Shore Holiday programmes are also OSCAR programmes, so the OSCAR subsidy is available from Work and Income for eligible parents. The YMCA has a fabulous history of caring for children - we ran our first camp for kids on Milford beach in 1910. 103 years later we are still providing camping experience for young people in our community. If residential programmes are your preference then you can also find details on our website link above.

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YMCA North Shore Adult Indoor Soccer League With the autumn league having drawn to a close, there is still time to register your interest for the new winter season, which is about to begin. If you would like to play soccer in a fun environment get a group of friends together and contact Samantha at y-sports.northshore@nzymca or phone reception on 4807099.

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Winter Weather and Wheels It’s been a while since I last experienced the bad driving weather conditions I did recently. It was dark and raining so badly, that I could barely see a thing Penny Thorne. as I drove back from Cambridge on the 1B road to Auckland. It was then that I realised, why our product is so great and safe in so many ways as I ploughed on through at 100km an hour where appropriate. I thought in this issue it would helpful to talk about what things you should check and particularly consider before you hit the road throughout the winter months. • Fuel: Check you have enough fuel to complete your trip (or get you at least to the nearest Fuel Station.) You can check how many kms you can travel with your fuel level on most Volkswagen models by using the Multi-Function Display on your dashboard. As you drive this will change according to the fuel consumption. Tip: When your fuel light first comes on as a caution you would have approximately 50km left until you are out of fuel. •Tyre Pressure: Always check your tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. To find out what tyre pressure you should use when filling your tyres with air, you can find the correct PSI level on the inside of your Volkswagen driver’s door or inside the fuel flap. Tip: Tyre pressures vary depending on your carry/tow load. Tyres are ineffective during winter if the tread depth is as low as 4mm or less.

• Windscreen Fluid: Fill your windscreen fluid bottle- there is nothing worse than being stuck behind a truck or hitting a swarm of bugs and being unable to clear your vision. Your windscreen fluid bottle is located under the bonnet of the vehicle and the bottle is always visible - it will have an image of a windscreen with water squirting up. Normal water is fine for this and you can purchase fluid wash from our Service Centre (which also smells delicious!) Tip: Never use just any cleaning product or detergent for your windscreen wash as this can separate or block the washer jet. • Snow Chains: For first time Snow Chain users, it’s good to know that you only fit these to the rear tyres (even if you are in a four-wheel drive vehicle). Snow Chains not only improve the vehicle’s ability to accelerate but also for its braking response. Tip: There is a real knack to the correct snow chain size and fitting them- so speak to our Service and/or Parts Division for assistance and pricing here.

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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 seven 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.

Winter Polish - Protect Your Car The most common question I get asked is “What is the difference between car wax and car polish?” The simple answer is have you ever held a flame to wax? Here is some basic information that should help you decide between a wax or a polish application for your car.

Basic facts about wax: 1: Poor resistance to heat: If your car is parked outside during work hours, your wax will deteriorate within one to two weeks during summer and a quality product may last a month. 2: Poor resistance to acid: Acid is found in our rain fall, bore water and also in bird droppings which affects us daily when our cars are not under cover. Should your car ever get egged, the egg white also eats through wax. 3: Poor resistance to U.V: During the summer period, waxes break down quickly and our car's coating, like our skin, does get sunburnt. How long will a polish last? I get asked this every day at the car wash. The answer... Again it depends on a Basic facts about car polishes: number of circumstances. Lets generalise and say 1: All quality polishes contain a wax, sometimes approximately four to six months. canuba (natural wax) and sometimes synthetic. If you garage your car and wash it on a regular 2: All quality polishes also contain resins to help basis and you don’t leave it parked outside during its the wax adhere to your car's surface. They also daytime life or left parked within 100 metres to the contain various chemicals to aid with the shine. spray zone of a beach, you can expect to get four to Sometimes silicones are added to enhance the six months out of a polish application. Any of these shine. Let’s talk about resins – you could compare factors will have a negative effect on the longevity of these to finger nail polish. If your finger nail polish your polish job. had no resins, it would act a lot like a wax: look As a basic rule, wax your car if you are selling it or great but at the first point of contact it would if it’s being used in a wedding on the weekend. Polish rub off. your car if you are looking to provide extra protection 3: Quality polishes have a higher resistance to Acids, to your car's painted surface. UV and hot and cold water. I recommend always polishing as we come out

of Spring into Summer and at the end of Summer entering into Autumn. This provides your baby with the ultimate protection. If you are unable to polish your car yourself, contact me to advise the best package for your car. Remember, there are a lot of products on the market. The first thing to identify is:- Am I dealing with a car younger than five years? Has it been well maintained? Or am I dealing with an oxidised car or a car older than five years with little maintenance? This will guide the supplier into giving you the right product.

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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.

Matching Cheese and Wine This month we explore the exciting world of cheese and wine. When matched well the results are heavenly, when not, well the wine does nothing for the cheese and neither the cheese for the wine. Cheese is often either part of an antipasto platter as an entrée or served as a dessert in New Zealand. As an entrée, the wine selected is likely to be more suited to the start of the evening and the occasion than the cheese. At the end of the evening, it’s usual to serve port – after all isn’t that the traditional match with cheese? Traditional it is, but good, no. The practice of matching port with cheese is historic and comes from a need to preserve, milk into cheese and wine into port. There are some basics to remember when matching cheese and wine. Like any food you match with wine, the general rule is like-with-like. So sweet wines with sweet cheeses; strong wines with strong cheeses; heavy wines with heavy cheese, and fruity wines with fruity cheeses. A light fresh cheese with a light fresh wine, an older, rich cheese with an older, richer wine. To make it all a lot easier, I’ve selected a range of French cheeses and matched them with wines available from Glengarry. Chevre: Chevre is fresh young cheese that has developed a natural rind. Made from goat’s cheese, you can find Chevre in many different shapes. The portions of chevre are sometimes rolled in ash, herbs, pepper or left plain.

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This cheese has wonderful natural acidity, freshness and a creamy texture. These characters match well with Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, something like Pascal Jolivet’s Sancerre– a typical Sancerre in its bone dryness and sleek mineral characters. Wet stone and gun flint abound, as well as good attacking citrus fruit and herbaceousness. Brie de Meaux: Brie de Meaux is a meatier style of brie. When selecting this cheese, the rind on the outside should have mushroom aromas, the cheese inside should be creamy, have wild mushroom characters and a light fortified flavour. The cheese should have a smooth and runny texture. This style of cheese matches perfectly with Pinot Noir, particularly from Burgundy. Try Domaine Bellene Nuit St Georges. A rich, succulent wine reflecting its unique terroir of this part of Burgundy. The dark berry and spice flavours are underpinned by silky tannins and subtle, refined oak. St Nectaire: St Nectaire is a semi soft cheese. Traditionally made by curing the cheese on beds of straw, St Nectaire often has characters of cut grass and herbs. The cheese has a creamy rich texture with floral notes. These all match very well with a lightly oaked Chardonnay, something like the Laroche South of France Chardonnay. A polished, well-integrated wine with swirls of stone fruit, spice and toast on the nose that lead onto the palate. Elegant, harmonious and silky.

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A win for Multiple Sclerosis Auckland

Burgundy a Complex Wine Region Burgundy is the home of Pinot Noir and a complex wine region. I do often feel that many of the wonders of Burgundy are not explored by most as the intricacies of the region are enough to make anyone steer clear. However doing this is starving yourself of one of the joys of life, great Burgundy. From excellent vintages made by top notch producers it is hard to find enough suitable words to describe these wines. The two recent vintages, 2010 and 2009 have both been exceptional, the 2009 a warm year producing voluptuous and approachable red wines, the 2010 with more acidity and freshness are wines of purity and a distinct sense of place. The entry point in the scale of Burgundy is Bourgogne, Pinot Noir that is made from fruit grown within the region of Burgundy, but without a specific village designation. If you are new to Burgundy, start with the 2009, it’s a great stepping stone from NZ Pinot. Domaine Bellene Bourgogne 2010: This is the winery of Nicolas Potel situated in the heart of Beaune. There’s a pretty fruity nose with soft aromas of earth and a generosity that you’d expect to pay much more for. Sealed the traditional way with a wax seal, no need to make a mess and break the wax off, simply pop the corkscrew through the wax and the cork will appear like Magic. Retail $39.99 Domaine Gros Frère & Soeur Bourgogne 2009: One of the infamous Gros family, this property is run by Bernard grow, whilst famous for his wine, he’s also well known for the part of his winery that houses a grand piano and has a bright pink disco floor that changes lighting as he plays. Wines from this estate always have a rustic charm, for lovers of great Pinot Noir this is a real delight. Retail $39.00.

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North Shore based charity Multiple Sclerosis Auckland are thrilled to have won a Toyota Corolla for three years from Toyota New Zealand. It was an incredible journey and a dream come true for the organisation. At the end of February they entered the “Toyota 25 Ways to Say Thank You Campaign”. It was Toyota’s way of giving back to the community after being selected as the best-selling car company in New Zealand for 25 years. The the winners were decided by the number of ‘Facebook votes’ received. In excess of 487 charities registered to try and be one of the leading 25 charities to win a car. Multiple Sclerosis Auckland's Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator, Pam Smith, took it upon herself to make sure Multiple Sclerosis Auckland were one of the charities that would be receiving a car. "We started off with a hiss and a roar and remained in the top 25 charities for just over two weeks, then, it turned to custard," explains Pam. "Voting slowed right down. Only two days before the campaign closed we were in 43rd position. This is when the teenage children come in handy! General Manager Therese Russel promised ives the rece ith Sm her 17-year-old Pam d's klan Multiple Sclerosis Auc from Euclid Fong, Group from olla daughter a PreCor new r thei to s key Zealand. Ball function at Fleet Manager, Toyota New their place and promised her 15-year-old daughter a birthday party at their place, if MS Auckland were winners. The challenge was on." Both girls took on the challenge wholeheartedly and, with some cunning Facebook strategies, came good. Aside from the girls' efforts, Pam and Therese didn’t sit on their laurels, they were just as active. They convinced all their friends, friends of friends and even strangers to help MS Auckland and place a vote. Pam even coerced the NZ Navy to get involved. Therese had eight people around for dinner on the Saturday night and they all just sat on computers and mobile phones getting as many people to vote as they could think of. Pam said:"It was an awesome ride, with over 487 charities trying to win one of 25 cars, it was not for the faint heartened. Many of the winning charities were National Charities, not regional like Multiple Sclerosis Auckland, so that was an even greater achievement." Toyota New Zealand delivered the car, which Multiple Sclerosis Auckland get to keep for three years. Toyota pay every expense related to the car (except petrol), and this includes insurance, registration, servicing and WOF. This is a huge saving for Multiple Sclerosis Auckland.

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The Channel Grill: Kelly McLuckie

Words of Wisdom

Kelly McLuckie is one of the ladies behind the inspirational book, Gifts of Wisdom

One great idea can change your life. The book started out as a project to support NZ Entrepreneurship Week, and and is made up of advice and notes from 36 inspirational Kiwi’s who each took turns writing in a vinyl-bound black A4 notebook, which was passed from hand to hand over several months. Kelly spoke to Courtney Bennett about putting the book together, Rotary and more. Courtney Bennett: Whose notes did you enjoy reading in Gifts of Wisdom the most and why? Kelly McLuckie: Difficult choice… right now it would be Brett Harley from Piazza. The tree metaphors about growing a strong business, with good roots really speak to me. One of my favourite things about this book is that there is something for everyone and that each time I read it, or each new situation I face, I can draw on something different. CB: How did you track down and contact all the people featured in the book? Kelly McLuckie (left). KM: Many were nominated through our business network, and a few were approached following their previous Global Entrepreneurship involvement. We approached all of them by doing our research and just asking nicely! It’s a great cause – only two people said no. CB: There is a range of talented entrepreneurs, business and community leaders who contributed to the book, how did you select each person and were there any people you would have liked to feature but didn’t? KM: From the start we wanted the book to include a good cross section of NZ – genders, ethnicity, business interests, employees/management/owners, public and private sectors, well known and local heroes and of course people from all over the country. In the end the privilege of inviting the contributors was ours. There are so many that we could have featured and wanted to – this could really be an annual book! Of particular interest to me, were Oscar Knightley, Bob Parker and Lester Levy – maybe next time. CB: What do you think it is that makes the people who contributed to Gifts of Wisdom so successful? KM: Attitude. Reading these entries it is very evident that all 35 contributors (36 counting PM John Key) have different skills, interests and beliefs, but the one thing they share is a can do attitude and self belief. CM: The last word in the book is from the Prime Minister! Was it hard to get him on board? KM: No, not hard to get him onboard at all. The PM has been a strong supporter for Global Entrepreneurship Week in NZ for a number of years and he was very pleased to help us out (I’ll let you in on a secret – his private secretary only diarised 20 minutes for him to write in the original manuscript, but he locked his office door and took 45 mins!). CB: Was the vision you had of the book the same as the end result? If not, what differed? KM: The outcome was better. In the start we intended the journey of the hardcover book to be organic and to travel from hand to hand (this physical book, with each handwritten contribution was the book manuscript). Whilst this was a lovely romantic notion, it quickly became evident that without us championing the journey, it would be very slow. Also, the contributions we received just seemed too valuable to risk the book getting lost. It was a real honour to hand the original handwritten book over to the Alexander Turnbull library for safe keeping once it was finished. One of the most exciting developments with this book has been interest from

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secondary school teachers in using it as a resource in the classroom. I really do think there is something for everyone in it. CB: At the beginning of the book Sam Morgan says “Stop talking about it and let’s just do it!”, how good at ‘just doing it’ do you think Kiwi’s are when it comes to business and how could we improve? KM: I think many Kiwi’s are good at starting businesses, but more of us need to take risks in building those into larger, more profitable enterprises (dare to dream). There is so much rhetoric and resources available to small to medium businesses in NZ, and yet business owners are not leveraging this. For example we’ve just taken on a mentor through Business Mentors NZ. More business owners should be using this great service! CB: Can you tell us more about Global Entrepreneurship Week NZ and it’s importance for NZ business? KM: Global Entrepreneurship Week focuses on a number of aspects of Entrepreneurship (inspiring, resourcing and encouraging). This book, and our business, focus on stimulating ‘Intrapreneurship’ – entrepreneurial thinking within organisations. Innovative systems and thinking are the keys to NZ’s future success – we believe it’s logical to maximize the potential within staff in existing enterprises. CB: Is writing your primary occupation? If not, what else do you do? KM: No. Our business, Success Formula, is a North Shore based business consultancy, sponsoring Global Entrepreneurship Week NZ. Our primary focus is helping leaders and organisations where a change or growth is happening. It really excites me to help businesses reduce their business costs and improve the return on their people investment. CB: Is this your first book and are you planning to write others? KM: This is the first. I’m not planning another right now, but never say never! CB: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? KM: What’s spare time again (I have two young children)? Seriously I do love to cook (eat), bake and cycle. Although writing isn’t my primary occupation, I do write a blog (Kiwi Womens Style), aimed at style advice and inspiration for normal Kiwi ladies living on a budget. I’m also an active Rotarian with the Takapuna Rotary Club. CB: Do you have any favourite spots, cafes or restaurants on the Shore? KM: Many! I love the North Shore – top five would be Torpedo Bay Café and the Navy Museum, Takapuna Beach, Como Street Café (great service and good for client meetings), Browns Bay playground, and all our wonderful opshops (Northcote Savemart!). CB: If you could interview any five well known people worldwide, who would they be and why? KM: Nelson Mandela (my husband is South African and he is an amazing icon), Richard Branson (entrepreneurial inspiration), Michelle Obama (what a fascinating life she must have), Angelina Jolie (a complex lady and such a strong feminine role model) and Dawn French (because damn she’s funny). CB: I believe you are involved with Rotary, can you tell us a little bit more about it and why readers should consider joining... KM: Rotary is a diverse and interesting group of people (far from the stereotype many people expect). As a parent to young kids, I don’t have much spare cash to give to help my community but I have time, initiative and skills.

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Skincare and Waxing - Not Just for Girls! You don’t have to be a metro-sexual man to want to take care of yourself. Times have changed and men of different ages and backgrounds now get regular monthly grooming treatments. Below, Bare has put together some top tips for men Many men regularly remove body hair for a variety of reasons. Some say it makes them feel more confident about their appearance, its more hygienic, and helps them sweat less or manage dense hair growth. Some simply because their partner prefers them smoother! Below are two hair removal treatments that work:

Waxing • What to remove? If you have hair somewhere and you don't like it - then it can be waxed. Most popular areas are back and shoulders, chest and stomach and buttocks. Some salons also offer full body waxing, male Brazilians, legs, and eyebrow grooms. Hair grows back so you can always try and see how it feels. • It’s important you trust your therapist and feel confident they are experienced in waxing men. A good indicator is how extensive a salon’s male waxing treatments are - the longer the list, the more male clients they likely see, and the more experience they have. • Regular monthly waxes mean hair is more easily removed and the waxing experience is a whole lot quicker. Always rebook for the recommended four to six week time period between waxes, and follow the aftercare advice of your skin specialist.

The key to any grooming treatment is to find a salon you feel comfortable going to. You should be able to ask as many questions as you need, the treatment quality and service should be superior and the therapists need to be experienced. Bare waxing and skin care centres offer an extensive range of dermalogica based treatments to keep your skin in tip top condition. For more information visit www.barewaxing.co.nz

IPL More men are booking in for IPL treatments (Intensive Pulsed Light) because it is a great option for permanently reducing hair growth. It is more expensive up front than waxing, but after a few months you could be relatively hair free (up to 85%) in the treatment spot, without on-going waxing costs.

Skin treatments for men It is important to maintain healthy skin and this is an area that men often overlook. There are a number of different "no fluff" treatments such as Dermalogica 20-30 minute microzones or Active Resurface 35, which are results-based treatments that can target your skin concerns.

Keep your tan Lots of guys receive regular spray tans because they are quick and give a natural look. Great for special events, holidays, or just for a wash of colour in winter, it takes less than 15 minutes and you can shower two hours later for a week long tan.

The experts at Bare Waxing and Skin Care Centres can answer your beauty questions. I’m a little paranoid about the hair that grows on the back/top of my shoulders – it shows when I wear certain clothes. How do you recommend removing it? – Thanks, Brian, North Shore You are not alone with hair above the “shirt line” as it’s a common concern for many men. For quick results, try waxing in the first instance. Choose a reputable salon with therapists experienced in waxing men’s bodies. If you are concerned about the waxing pain, you can take pain relief such as Panadol before your waxing appointment. Remember, regular treatments means less pain as the hair root weakens over time.

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The Smile Doctor: Dr Gilbert Stehbens of Killarney Dental

Dr. Gilbert Stehbens.

Dry Horrors? This issue we'll address another common area people come in with quite often... dry mouth. Not just a result of too much partying the night before, when it happens frequently we need to take note. Dry mouth can be more than just an inconvenience - it can be the sign of major health problems as well.

Common Symptoms of Dry Mouth: • Frequent thirst • A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth • A burning or tingling sensation in the mouth and especially on the tongue • A dry, red, raw tongue • Problems speaking or difficulty tasting, chewing, and swallowing • Bad breath

Common Causes of Dry Mouth: • Dehydration • Anxiousness or nervousness • Depression • Stress • Blockage of the salivary glands • Side effects from certain medications • Symptoms of certain medical conditions • The natural aging process

Dangers of Dry Mouth:

The Foodie’s Shore This month we proudly present another of ‘Gluten Free Chef’, Jimmy Boswell’s, delicious creations. Jimmy is one of the regular demonstration chefs who uses fresh ingredients sourced from our market. If you like this recipe, you can also read more from Jimmy at www.jimmyboswell.com

Grilled Lemon, Lime and Honey Chicken Skewers Ingredients 4 – 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1cm cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, diced fine 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup raw honey 200g streaky bacon, cut into 1cm pieces (optional) Zest of 1 large lemon Zest of 1 lime

Method In a large bowl add the cubed chicken and all other ingredients other than the bacon. Mix well ensuring all the cubes are well coated. Cover and rest over night in the fridge to marinate. The next day soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour, to ensure they do not burn when cooking the skewers over a hot grill.

Gum Disease - When your mouth is dry, it creates ideal conditions for the bacteria in the mouth to thrive. This bacterial infection of the gums can lead to gum disease and other major dental problems if left untreated. Tooth Decay/Dental Erosion - A dry mouth can result in more rapid tooth decay and can also cause tooth erosion. Tooth erosion happens when the pH in the mouth is too acidic, resulting in damage and weakening of the tooth structure. Serious Health Problems - Dry mouth can also be the sign of serious health issues. A blockage of the salivary glands may be the sign of a tumour or abnormal growth. Certain cancers and oral health conditions can also cause dry mouth to occur.

Take the chicken out of the fridge and bring to room temperature for at least 20 minutes before you assemble the skewers.

Treating Dry Mouth itself:

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

To increase the amount of moisture in the mouth, hydration with water is a must, though there are also artificial saliva options that can be helpful as well, such as chewing sugar-free gum. Without saliva, gum disease is more likely to occur, requiring your dentist or hygienist to thoroughly clean and de-scale the teeth. In cases where tooth erosion occurs, dental restorations can be used to fix damaged teeth. If a patient loses teeth as a result of any of these dental problems, it's not uncommon for dental implants to be used as well. It's important that the root cause of dry mouth is addressed, such as the systemic disease or the oral health condition associated with it. Should you notice persistent dry mouth, it's a good idea to speak with your general practitioner or make an appointment with a dentist who can identify the exact cause of the problem. Phone the friendly team at Killarney Dental today on 09-488 9050 and we'll be happy to answer any queries you may have.

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To assemble, start with a chicken cube then a piece of bacon and continue to alternate chicken/bacon until you have a layered skewer of about 100mm in length on the skewer. Continue until you have used all the chicken and bacon. Reserve the left over marinade to baste when cooking. You can chill these covered on a flat plate until you are ready to cook. If you chill them take them out of the fridge for 20 minutes prior to cooking to bring to room temperature. BBQ or grill on a medium heat, for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting every few minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp. Serve with seasonal fresh salads.

The Healthy Channel with John Appleton

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I have been writing articles on topics related to our health for a number of years and 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.

Could it be nature’s most powerful anti-inflammatory?

John Appleton.

As I see it by John Appleton Curcumin first popped up on my radar when I was researching a safe non-toxic alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which have long been known to have potentially life threatening side effects such as gastric bleeding, and heart disease. The withdrawal of two high profile anti-inflammatory drugs due to safety concerns illustrates why we need to find safer options. So what is Curcumin? Most of us will be familiar with Turmeric, the yellow powder that gives curry its distinctive colour. Curcumin is the most active component in Turmeric making up nearly 5% of the total spice. Turmeric (curcuma longa) is a tropical plant belonging to the Ginger family native to southern and southeastern tropical Asia. India produces nearly all of the world’s Turmeric and it’s been used for thousands of years as a food additive and a very important tool in Ayurvedic medicine. Hundreds of millions of Asian Indians consume Turmeric daily. As I delved more and more into the research on Turmeric/Curcumin I realized that this is a story that has to be told. A search of Medline on the internet reveals some 1,000 studies describing the various activities of Turmeric/Curcumin. According to a 2005 Wall Street Journal article titled “Common Indian Spice Stirs Hope” research activity into Curcumin is exploding. So what is it about Curcumin that has so many scientists excited? The starting point is inflammation which is known to play a major role in the development of most diseases including: Cardiovascular diseases, Cancer, Pulmonary diseases, Neurological disease, Auto-immune diseases, Arthritis, Diabetes and Alzhiemer’s. When we talk about inflammation the term NF-kB (nuclear transcription factor kappa beta) comes up and without getting into the complex subject of molecular biology, all we need to understand at this point is that NF-kB has a role in many diseases and inhibition (blocking) of NF-kB can suppress inflammation. The list of diseases that have been shown to be associated with activation of NF-kB is indeed lengthy and includes all of those listed above and many more. It is more a question of what isn’t on the list rather than what is. No points for guessing what has been shown consistently to inhibit NF-kB. Yes Curcumin. A lot of the research into Curcumin has focused on cancers. According to cancer researcher Bharat Aggarwal a professor of cancer medicine, the incidence of the top four cancers in the U.S. - colon, breast, prostate and lung is as much as ten times lower in India where significant amounts of Turmeric are consumed daily. The next question is, if Curcumin is so effective why haven’t we been told about it? The answer to this has more to do with money than anything else. In an interview with Reuters Prof Aggarwal explained that Curcumin is a natural compound and no drug company can reap the financial rewards if it proves to be effective. This however hasn’t stopped the big players trying to patent it. In the late 90’s the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent for Turmeric to the University of Mississippi. The Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial research was shocked to hear of this and the Indian Government reacted swiftly

with an appeal. The patent was then rejected. Let’s look into what some of the research on Curcumin is suggesting: Curcumin has tested successfully against colon cancer where inflammation appears to play a significant role. Curcumin has been found to be a powerful inhibitor of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is linked with cervical cancer. Data on this was presented at the 24th Annual Convention on HPV and Cervical Cancer in 2005. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer-University of Texas reported that Curcumin may inhibit the spread of Multiple Myeloma. Another study from MD Anderson Cancer Centre reports that Curcumin has a therapeutic potential for preventing breast cancer metastasis. In a very comprehensive document written by Prof Bharat Aggarwal and colleagues they say that when it comes to HER2/neu positive breast cancer Curcumin down regulates the activity of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and expression of HER2/neu. The researchers say “Curcumin depletes the cells of HER2/neu protein. If this is true it has huge implications. It is a little known fact of epidemiology (study of populations) that Asian Indians have age adjusted Alzheimer’s and other senile dementia rates that are only 25% of ours in the developed world. Research is suggesting that Curcumin may one day be used to prevent and treat this insidious disease. Then there’s arthritis which is an inflammatory condition. Curcumin has shown to be a powerful inhibitor of Cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox -2) which is associated with Arthritis. Ulcerative Colitis which is inflammation of the colon may also be a candidate for treatment with Curcumin. Researchers at Japan’s Hammamatsu University Medical Centre conducted a randomized placebo controlled study of patients with Ulcerative Colitis and they say ‘We have demonstrated that treatment with Curcumin is able to prevent and improve experimental colitis’. I now have a huge file on Curcumin and I have built a website www.curcumin. co.nz devoted solely to this amazing natural substance which has been referred to as a ‘Spice for All Seasons’. I have been taking Curcumin daily for several years but I have not had an opportunity to assess its potential fully myself until recently when I had surgery on a prolapsed lumbar spine disc that I had been ‘nursing’ for a number of years. Following the surgery, together with Vitamin C (intravenous and oral) I significantly increased my dose of a unique form of Curcumin known as BCM 95 and although I had a few days of discomfort I had no need for any other form of pain relief (not even a Paracetamol). More on this in a future article. Curcumin has been shown to be non-toxic and very safe even at high doses up to 8,000 mgs per day. Curcumin was first isolated in 1843 – as I see it, it’s time to take a closer look. John Appleton Ph: 09-489-9362 john@johnappleton.co.nz www.johnappleton.co.nz

Lean or Stocky? When it comes to exercise, sprinting rather than distance running is the way to go if you want to lose weight build muscle mass and strengthen your cardiovascular system and your immune system. Sprinting increases growth hormone. Excessive cardio as in distance running increases stress hormones and down regulates growth hormone. Which body shape would you like to have?

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North Harbour Club: News

Rewarding our exceptional young people – since 1995! 2013 AIMES Awards Now Open The North Harbour Club & Charitable Trust is a group of 150 local business people and community leaders who have been rewarding exceptional young people of our region for the best part of two decades through the annual AIMES Awards. In fact, the trust have provided grants during that time that exceed $1.4 million. These AIMES Awards grants are open to young people from the region, aged between 13 and 25 years. Applications to receive an AIMES Award grant for 2013 opened in early June and close on Friday August 2nd. The North Harbour Club AIMES Awards covers the following categories. The Arts; Innovation, IT & Science; Music; Education; Sport; Service to the Community. They are open to young people who are achieving excellence in any of these fields. Each year over $100,000 is given across these six categories and grants are also provided to those deemed to be in the "Emerging Talent" bracket. Each category winner receives at least $10,000 with an overall AIMES Supreme Award given to the most outstanding individual. That person receives up to $25,000. Emerging Talent Award winners will receive up to $5000 each. These funds can be used for any purpose that advances their careers.

Previous AIMES Supreme Award winners have included:- Lydia Ko (Golfer); Richard Stebbing (Biomedical Engineer); Jacko Gill (Shotput/Athlete); Melissa Ingram (Swimmer); Tom Ashley (Windsurfer); Matthew Flinn (Academic); Juliette Haigh (Rower); Rebecca Spence (Triathlete); Nodira Khoussainova (Computer Scientist); Heather Brown (Sciences); Kristin Darragh (Musician); Terenzo Bozzone (Triathlete/Ironman). The members of the North Harbour Club raise funds throughout the year via a series of events, lunches and dinners. There is also a group of valued sponsors – prominent local businesses – that provide ongoing financial support. Enquiries and applications have been coming in thick and fast for the 2013 AIMES Awards. They close on August 2nd. Judging is carried out after this time by a team of well qualified North Harbour Club members. The awards will be presented at the North Harbour Club's annual AIMES Awards Gala Dinner being held at the Bruce Mason Centre (Takapuna) on Saturday November 9th. For applications and more information visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz.

AWARDS

Nigel Latta is coming to lunch! Friday July 12th – Spencer on Byron The North Harbour Club Lexus of North Shore Luncheon Series is a key fundraising initiative for the AIMES Awards programme. There is a lunch coming up on Friday July 12th featuring Nigel Latta – one of New Zealand's most thought-provoking and entertaining speakers. The North Harbour Club is lucky to have Nigel Latta as the guest speaker due to his association with charity Kenzies Gift, run by Devonport local Nic Russel. Nigel is a proud Ambassador of Kenzies Gift. Nigel will bring us his insights into ‘The Psychology Behind Success’ in his usual flamboyant style. Tickets for the lunch are available at a cost of $100 (+GST) per person or $90 (+ GST) when purchasing a table of 10. So do gather up your guests and join us for a great afternoon of entertainment, good food, fine wine and good company at the Spencer on Byron Hotel. Our lunches are all fundraising opportunities, the proceeds of which go towards the AIMES Awards – proudly awarding the outstanding young high achievers in our region. Visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz.

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Nigel Latta.

Celebrating Excellence DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNISED? RIGHT: Lydia Ko, Golfer, winner of the Supreme AIMES Award & Sport Award in 2012 ($25,000).

N E P O W O N S N IO T A IC L P P A

S D R A W A S E M I A 3 201 RDED ANNUALLY )

(OVER $110,000 AWA

AWARDS

Since 1995, the North Harbour Club has been rewarding excellence achieved by the young people of our region (aged 13-25 years) through the annual AIMES AWARDS. During that time over $1.4 million in awards have been provided by the Club to those achieving excellence in the following areas...

THE ARTS • IT, INNOVATION & SCIENCE • MUSIC EDUCATION • SPORT • COMMUNITY SERVICE

For more information visit:

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Channel Interview: Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay

North Shore real estate agent, Nadja Court, is one of New Zealand's best. Year after year she has been recognised by Barfoot & Thompson for the records she continues to set by selling a significant proportion of North Shore homes. Nadja, who always features in the company’s Top 25, has been Barfoot's Salesperson of the Year for the past two years in a row – an amazing achievement in an agency with over 1,000 salespeople. But the team at Channel Magazine are well aware that there is a lot more than luck to the Nadja Court success story. That she richly deserves all the success which has come her way since she first went into real estate in the late ‘90s. Channel Magazine's Aidan Bennett put together this interview after having a coffee with Nadja at Papermoon Café, just opposite the Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay office, in mid-June.

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Success is all about Nadja Court has lived on the North Shore all her life, she was born in the Bays and still loves living here. She was the first born of six children in a family where everyone was instilled with a strong work ethic that if you work hard you will achieve. Nadja – a Russian name that means hope – went to Torbay Primary, Northcross Intermediate and then on to Long Bay College. Nadja started her working life as an office clerk while going to Auckland University, before she moved into hospitality, running various establishments including Cactus Cafe in Waiake (now Tides). During this time Nadja got married and by the mid-‘90s was the proud mother of Mason, her son, now 17. During the second part of the ‘90s, Nadja found herself a solo mother of a two year old son and on the DPB, following a failed family business venture, and subsequent marital split. Life was certainly in the balance. It was then that she decided to do something about it. That something was completing her real estate papers and joining Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay to sell residential real estate. The rest is history. When you first come into contact with Nadja Court – as I did a little over two years ago – the initial impression is that she is fun loving, but doesn't beat around the bush. In fact she can be very direct. Almost blunt. It does take a bit of getting used to. But you certainly know where you stand and this honest approach obviously has a great deal to do with her success in the highly competitive real estate business. "I was certainly a very green sales person when I started 14 years ago," said Nadja. "I remember being really scared during the whole process that culminated in me selling my first property, a Torbay home in Ceramco Place for around $300,000. It was sold by auction and I really didn't have a clue what I was doing. Marketing was pretty low key back then and auctions were quite a huge deal." So why has she been so successful? "Being one of six children, with a family that were sport based, we always had to train hard, help around the house, bottle fruit etc. I have always had to work hard to get what I want and that is one of my real strengths, even today. I simply work harder than most people, starting early and finishing late. My background means that I don't have a problem with being human and very honest with people. Trust is a big part of what we do and I believe people do trust me to do the best job for them when helping to sell or buy a home. People understand that I really do care, it's personal, there's no fluff and that I can find a solution to ensure the deal happens. I genuinely care for the vendor to make the process very easy but I will continue to be honest as well." These days Nadja Court is just as focussed on putting her success to work for the good of others. While it is true there are financial rewards for what she does, she could not achieve what she does without the support of her fourstrong support team – Michael (Vendor Support), Andrew and William (Sales

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Nadja Court.

I have always had to work hard to get what I want and that is one of my real strengths, even today. I simply work harder than most people, starting early and finishing late.

Left: Nadja with her partner Daryl and son Mason (above). Assistants), Ebony (PA). Nadja feels a great sense of satisfaction seeing them develop in the industry. As a keen sports person, Nadja is also providing financial support and sponsorship to some of the Shore's most promising sports people. With a family background in Water Polo (Nadja was actually pretty good at the sport herself and also plays hockey), Nadja has committed to supporting Emily Nicholson (14) of Westlake Girls and Ethan Thomas (14) of Westlake Boys who have both been recently selected for the New Zealand Under 15 Water Polo teams. "I am a firm believer that we need to give back to the community, and my success is enabling me to do that," says Nadja. "My team and I often take time out to cook for Plunket. It’s a time commitment which we all love doing and get a real buzz from." While she works hard, Nadja has a big family and network of friends and knows how to enjoy herself. She still plays hockey, travels a lot, loves the outdoors and is a self-confessed beach-bum, which is why she loves life on the Shore. She lives virtually right on the beach in the Bays with her partner Daryl DeLautour and son Mason, who is completing his final year at Kristin School. Bliss is getting away to the family bach on Great Barrier Island with family and friends. Channel Magazine loves sharing these local successes. The Shore should celebrate the success of Nadja Court. She's earned it.

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Seven Kids and a Cat In 1975 seven children, watched by a curious cat, started rehearsing The Repentant Dragon by A.A. Milne in the lounge of Carol Dumbleton’s Milford home. Previously this group and Carol had worked together on a Milford School play she had written and directed. The kids and perhaps more likely, their parents, were keen for more and with no North Shore outlets then available for youngsters to perform to audiences, they set out to make this possible. With the ginger cat always invading rehearsals, a greatly successful show took to the stage six months later with a budget of $5.00 and much parental help. Thus, Milford Little Theatre was born, which grew up to be Milford Playhouse and eventually became Shoreside Theatre. With the word getting around, Milford Little Theatre was soon inundated by young actors and many shows were performed. Pantomimes, written in the English style by Carol, were an ongoing favourite and among the talent of those days was Kate Sylvester, Alison Wall, Nandor Tanczos, and John Maybury Jnr. In 1980, the theatre had Little Women as its debut show at The PumpHouse followed by pantos, farces and dramas on a regular basis. Bouncers staged in the Green Shed, now the home of an excellent French café, was a ‘riot’ and was followed by Toad of Toad Hall with the now highly successful opera singer, the Shore’s own Kristen Darragh playing Toad brilliantly. The main theatre stage saw a teenage Oliver Driver strutting his stuff in Tomb with a View which also had Heath Jones as the hero. In the late 1990s, Carol initiated Shakespeare in the Park staging Richard III in the PumpHouse Amphitheatre with an outstanding Andre Huber in the main role. This summer Shakespeare season is now approaching its 18th year of plays presented true to text and era. James Bell, who was initially responsible for lighting and sound of many shows, joined the directing team and, in recent years, Carol and James have presented two plays each season. Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice last summer attracted sell-out audiences and the 2014 season will see Richard II and Much Ado About Nothing.

Next month, starting August 1st, Shoreside Theatre will present the hilarious comedy It Runs in the Family directed by long-time Shoreside player Rex Steele. Of course Ricky, the ginger cat, has long gone to the great ‘cathouse’ in the sky but says Carol: “From those early days ‘til now it’s been a great trip. So many stories, so many dramas – on and off the stage; it’s been a real blast”. Nowadays, a new ginger cat, the exquisitely coated Tiger, treads the PumpHouse boards and took it upon himself to insert a line into one of this year’s summertime performances of The Merchant of Venice. His line was “meeeeoooow”.

Laughter the best medicine The name Ray Cooney guarantees something delightfully wacky on stage and It Runs in the Family comes from the same mind as the other uproarious comedies Run for Your Wife and Not Now Darling. The action rests on the efforts of Doctor Mortimer, an affected neurologist about to deliver a career-making speech to an international audience. His eyes are on a knighthood. Calamity threatens when he learns that the result of a dalliance 18 years and nine months ago has turned up in the form of an apparently delinquent son. Trying to hold both his career and marriage together Mortimer weaves a web of lying cover-ups and outrageous acts of deception. They all blow up around him. “if you’re going to tell a lie, tell a whopper” yells Doctor Mortimer as events spin deliriously out of control. Directed for Shoreside Theatre by Rex Steele this wackiness takes place in The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna during the first two weeks of August. As Ray Cooney’s frantic tale creates an epidemic of near unbridled lunacy, laughter will indeed be the best medicine for you to survive it. Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking The tales of the funloving prankster

Pippi Longstocking come to life at The PumpHouse during the July school holidays. Based on the popular stories of Astrid Lindgren, Tim Bray Productions presents the stage adaptation (by Tim Bray) of Pippi Longstocking, an enduring favourite of children around the world. The irrepressible and irreverent Pippi is a very wealthy, very strong and unconventional girl who has flaming red ponytails and lives Villekulla Cottage with no adults, just her monkey Mr Nilsson and her horse Old Man. Hers is a topsy-turvy world getting up to mischief and hi-jinks with her friends Tommy & Annika. Pippi, which translates as ‘quirky’ in old-style Swedish slang, has an independent, tom-boy personality that adults find exasperating but her friends find liberating. What child hasn’t secretly imagined living in a world where they can do as they please without adults telling them what to do? Interesting fact: in France, Pippi is called Fifi Brindacier (literally, Fifi Steelwisp).

It runs IN THe FAMILY A comedy by Ray Cooney

If you’re going to tell a lie, tell a whopper. You’ve got everything to lose. Directed by Rex Steele

What's On... @ Pumphouse July 5th @ 5pm French Rendez-vous Cafe at The PumpHouse Friday Forum Guest Speaker Shane Bosher Entry $5 July 8 @ 7pm Dark Mondays Play Reading The PumpHouse Theatre Foyer Luncheon By Aroha Awarau

Directed by Haemia Foote Cash bar opens 6.30pm Entry by Koha

Adult / Child $21 - $24. Senior $21. Family rate (4+ seats) $19.75 - $21. Group rates avail for 10+

July 8 - 27 Tim Bray Productions presents Pippi Longstocking By Astrid Lindgren Adapted by Tim Bray July 8 – 12; 10.30pm & 1pm daily. July 13 – 27; 10.30am & 2pm daily. No shows Sundays

Aug 1 -10 Shoreside Theatre Presents It Runs in the Family By Ray Cooney Wed-Sat - 7.30pm. Sun 4 Aug – 5pm. Sat 10 Aug – 2pm Adult $25. Conc. $21. Groups 7+ $18pp. No shows Mon and Tues.

Book 1489 st -10th AUGUST now 8360 www.pumphouse.co.nz

BOOKINGS:

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

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

The Great Art Sale is back! The annual Great Art Sale is back again in July! prints, drawings, sculpture and jewellery. The exhibition itself runs from the 17th July – 4th If you would like to submit an art work August and will be packed with fabulous paintings, for sale please ring us on 486 4877 or email info@lakehousearts.org.nz and we will send you the entry form and submission details. The entry form is also available for download on our website: www.lakehousearts.org.nz. The Great Art sale is commission free with a small registration fee for each artwork to enter it into the exhibition. It is also ‘cash and carry’ so any artworks you purchase can be taken home straight away for gifts or to brighten your home. The July School Holidays are looming (13th July – 28th July) so make sure you get in quick to book some holiday classes – we have Wacky Picasso Painting experiences with Dee Roberts or Scary Glow in the dark skeleton pictures with Denise Symons. Stephanie Ray is going to be teaching us how to make Funky Zoo animals with corrugated card, in the style of NZ artist Jeff Thompson and for all the dance enthusiasts - how to make a Beautiful Ballerina Diorama. We also have some choices for the older kids with a new tutor Jacki Rowles offering Creative

Art Journaling for teens (12+) or the popular Get Painting! class for 7-14 year olds. There are many more exciting and creative choices – have a look at our website for more details and a timetable. Lake House Arts Centre is located on Barry’s Point Reserve in Takapuna. It is a beautiful 19th century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach. It was moved in 1996 to Barry’s Point Reserve to become an active and vibrant arts centre. The Lake House galleries have a constantly changing exhibition programme and the centre boasts 11 studios tenanted with a range of artists including a ceramicist and bronze caster, painters, printmakers, a film-maker, a costume and fabric designer and performing arts groups, as well as hosting the HQ of the NZ Body Art Awards. Lake House’s vibrant and varied arts education programme has something for every member of the family, including 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.

Janet Ryan (detail)

Conversations in Stitch - 8 Perspectives 6th - 25th August opening 5th August 5-7pm Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna

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Just One Stitch Various artists 6th -25th August opening 5th August 5-7pm www.lakehousearts.org.nz Lake Arts Centre A Trio of House Art

37Christie Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Trish Parkin Fiona Roz Innes 486March 4877 26th Feb09 - 17th

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Winter at Northart The mid year members’ show is next up at Northart. Members’ exhibitions are always a lot of fun, reflecting as they do the huge variety of work that is being created by artists and artisans living in local communities. Northart’s community of artists is far reaching – in terms of residence (Warkworth in the North to Thames in the South), levels of experience and expertise (highly trained and professional artists to self taught and amateur artists) and preferred expressive medium (painting, relief, textile, sculpture, object art to name but a few). While it is not a competition and no awards are made, the opening of Northart’s mid year members’ exhibition is a much anticipated event - by participating artists, their families, friends and supporters, and, indeed, by all those interested in local art. It will be on Sunday 7 July from 5pm – 7pm. Members of the public are most welcome to come along, the more so if you are a practising artist and are considering becoming a member of Northart. We hold two members’ shows each year: that over summer is unselected and all works submitted are included, the mid year one, however, is selected which makes it a more competitive, and a more prestigious, exhibition. This year Matt Blomeley, from the Arts and Culture team at Auckland Council,

has agreed to be our guest selector and will talk the reasons for his selection at the opening function. The school holidays are almost here – and so too is the annual Birkenhead Licensing Trust sponsored sculpture competition for Year 5 – Year 8 school children. Children working in groups or on their own have been creating all kinds of weird and wonderful snakes (2013 being the Lunar Year of the Snake) over the past weeks and months and this will culminate in an exhibition at Northart 13 – 21 July. The generous prize money provided by the BLT is awarded to schools rather than individuals. The prize giving will be at 11.30am on Saturday 13th July. Each year Gordon Harris The Art and Graphic Store sponsors a drawing exhibition at Northart, providing high quality drawing paper for the invited artists. This year we are holding a smaller version of the show, with ten works only being installed in the window galleries on Friday July 19. The artists supplying the drawings are five of Northart’s most accomplished artists – Robert Ellis, Garry Currin, Simon McIntyre, John Oxborough and Ross Ritchie. The works will be for sale, the opening function being at 5pm on Friday 19th . Exhibitions in the window spaces are viewable day and night, so if you are in Northcote one evening (perhaps to try out one of the many fantastic Asian eating houses)

wander down to Northart afterwards and check out what’s on display in the windows. In late July we have exhibition changeovers in galleries other than the windows. Painters Karl Amundsen, Guy von Sturmer, Paul Blanchard and Heather Grouden will have works in various gallery spaces, as will print maker Janis Marler Harkness, glass artist Ron Reichs, ceramicist Siân Davis and jewellery maker Victoria Grouden. It is a fascinating line-up of artists working in different styles, themes and media. Another good reason to take the time to come down to Northcote and have a pleasant hour or so browse in our air conditioned galleries. These shows all open on Sunday 28 July at 5pm and continue until 14 August July speakers in the Seminar series, are Carole Anne Meehan, Auckland Council’s Public Art Manager who will give a talk on the ways in which she and her department go about bringing together art, audience and artists in the public realm (Wednesday 17 July) and a fortnight later, Nagrion Ellis, one of New Zealand’s foremostt commentators on Maori art will give an overview about Contermpoary Maori and some current key issues. The popular programme, Gallery Time for Kids continues at 11am the first and third Sunday of each month.

Each year Gordon Harris The Art and Graphic Store sponsors a drawing exhibition at Northart, providing high quality drawing paper for the invited artists.

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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

Pop Kultcha, Just Sex and All Stars The Pop Kultcha event is on Sunday 21 July from 10am to 2pm. This Collectibles Market Day will feature 18 tables of both new and pre-loved goodies, toys, action figures, comics and all sorts! We will also be playing Sci Fi related stuff on the big screen in the theatre and all for just a $2 entry fee! Details: Dates: Sunday 21 July 10am to 2pm Price: $2 entry fee

It’s Just Sex

ACTING UP will do just that – build up your self-confidence, build up your abilities and get you up on stage! All aspects of performance will be covered including techniques such as vocal projection, improvisation, speech making, characterisation and stage presence Open to girls and boys between the ages of 6 and 12, the class will work in age/ability related groups to ensure everyone is stretched to achieve their full potential.

North Shore Rose Centre, Belmont Thursday 3:45 - 5:15pm

Central Cornwall Park School Friday 3:45 - 5:15pm

For further details or to be enrolled for classes please phone (09)948 NYTC (6982) or email actingup@nytc.co.nz

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'It's Just Sex' is a hilarious, thought-provoking look at love, lust fidelity & communication. What does it really take for a marriage to survive and thrive. It’s the story of three couples, all friends for years, and in different stages of their respective relationships whose lives are changed by the events of one alcohol fuelled, fun-filled night! Phil is caught cheating by his wife Jo after she comes home early. That their marriage is in trouble is clear not only from her reaction, but even more so by her lack of it! She doesn't want to talk about it so she continues to clean, the one thing she has complete control over, and prepares for the arrival of their friends. Kelly and Carl are a couple deep in the throes of the 'honeymoon period', the time in their relationship when they can't keep their hands off each other. Every word spoken between them is a suggestion towards having sex yet again. Worrier Greg can't get it up in the bedroom. It is one of the many inadequacies laid bare for his lawyer wife Lisa to judge him with. The evening progresses with our trio of couples enjoying a friendly gathering of drinks, benign banter and an innocent game of true confessions. However, as we all know, with the right amount

of alcohol, there is no such thing as an innocent game of true confessions particularly when the word swapping drops into the conversation…but hey it’s just sex right! “A Comic home run” ~ The Los Angeles Times “Provocative and surprisingly enlightening” ~ L.A. Weekly “Convulsively funny!” ~ Daily Variety Details: By: Jeff Gould Directed by: Richard Parmée Dates: 17 to 31 August 2013

School Holiday Programme The National Youth Theatre Company "All Stars" covers all aspects of performance, including techniques such as vocal projection, improvisation, speech making, characterisation and stage presence as well as singing and dancing. Open to girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 17, the programme will work in age/ability related groups to ensure everyone is stretched to achieve their full potential. A interesting, fun-filled programme that teaches new skills, enhances existing skills and helps build confidence Details: Who: National Youth Theatre Company "All Stars" Dates: 23 to 27 July 2013 9am – 4pm Tuesday to Friday then One show on Friday and Two Shows on Saturday for Family & Friends Contacts: Phone 948 6982 or Email sharlene@nytc.co.nz info@nytc.co.nz

Open to girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 17, the programme will work in age/ability related groups to ensure everyone is stretched to achieve their full potential.

Contains Explicit Sexual References

17 to 31 August 2013 At The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont Wednesday – Saturday at 8pm Matinée Sunday 25 August at 2pm $25 Adults • $20 Concessions Bookings 445 9900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz

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

Web: www.rosecentre.co.nz

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Shake off the Winter blues with some

Artistic Expression!

Mairangi Arts Centre has just released its exciting new term three art class programme for adults, children and teens with a wide range of inspiring new classes for you to choose from. Whether you would like to create your own handmade books, pick up skills in flax weaving, learn to paint or dabble in digital photography, urban art or clay, there is bound to be a class that will capture your imagination. You might like to brighten your home with a fresh look by joining a class that shows you how to use colour theory to determine the best colour combinations for each room in your house- then add some finishing touches with a furniture makeover course. The possibilities are endless. Children and teens have fun while learning valuable creative techniques during our after school, weekend and school holiday programmes. Classes include NZ Landscapes, clay (hand building and on the wheel), acrylic painting, drawing, urban art, being creative with recycled materials and preparing an entry for the Trash to Fashion Awards to name but a few. The school holiday programme gives parents convenience and flexibility with the choice of two hour classes or 10am-3pm sessions. Better yet, as this popular programme is expanding, Mairangi Arts Centre is pleased to announce a special ‘two enrol for the price of one’ offer* to mark the launch of classes at an additional venue: Albany House, 575 Albany Highway. You will need to be fast as these popular classes fill quickly! *This offer applies to classes at the Albany venue only, please see website www.mairangiarts.co.nz for further detail.

School holiday programme ‘Woolly Winter’-Mairangi Arts Centre School Holiday Programme 15-26 July. Two hour classes & 10am-3pm classes (with supervised lunch break) Painting, drawing, crafts. Book online www.mairangiarts.co.nz.

For more information and to explore your art class options, please contact the centre’s friendly staff for a chat. Online booking is available via the website www.mairangiarts.co.nz.

In The Galleries @ Mairangi Arts Centre

July

‘Artrageous’ opens 6pm Weds 3 July, runs until 20 July. Artrageous is a display of thought-provoking, energetic artwork created by our artists of the future – students from North Shore Secondary Schools. The first prize of this exhibition is kindly sponsored by Gordon Harris the Art & Graphics Store. ‘MACufactured GLASS’ opens 6pm Weds 24 July, runs until 10 Aug. This exhibition features exquisite cast glass creations by artists from the art centre’s glass classes and tutor Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson.

Open 9.30am-4pm Monday–Friday, and 10am-2pm Saturdays. Check the Current Exhibitions page. Follow us on Twitter

20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay Phone 478 2237 Email: michelle@mairangiarts.co.nz www.mairangiarts.co.nz

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Education: Takapuna Grammar School

On his second year of auditioning he has successfully nabbed one of the two tenor trombone spots in this large, top class orchestra. Rhys’s trombone teacher for the past two years has been Mr John Gluyas.

Hitting the Top Notes At 17, Rhys Kingaby is one of the youngest members of the 2013 National Youth Orchestra. On his second year of auditioning he has successfully nabbed one of the two tenor trombone spots in this large, top class orchestra. Rhys’s trombone teacher for the past two years has been Mr John Gluyas. Rhys arrived from the United Kingdom with his Mum, Dad, older brother, and sister eight years ago. It is perhaps not surprising that he swapped piano lessons for the trombone, with his parents both being members of the Auckland City Brass Band, continuing their music passions in New Zealand. The move came about for

a chance at the kiwi lifestyle and Rhys is very happy here. His father is an IT consultant and Mum works for Labtests. Sister Bethan is in Year 11, and plays guitar and sings. The National Youth orchestra programme this year includes Tchaikovsky’s Symphony, No 5 for performances in both Wellington and Auckland on August 30 and 31st. Rhys will have a week off school to travel to Wellington. Rhys’s aim is to have a professional career as a trombonist, so he is working hard towards finding a position with the APO or NZSO sometime in the future. A place in the NYO is definitely a step in the right direction.

The Big Sing Skat-a-Tak, the school’s choral group, took out the award for the Best New Zealand or Pasifika composition, at the recent Auckland regional Big Sing competition. They performed a haunting rendition of Minoi Minoi, a Samoan song. They have been in serious training in order to prepare themselves for their biggest competition of the year - the New Zealand Choral Federation’s event - where choirs from all over New Zealand compete in their towns for the chance to make it into the top 18 and progress to the National Finals. Each choir performs three songs chosen by their conductor; a New Zealand or Pasifika composition, a Pre-1930 European composition and a song of their choice. Director and conductor, Ms Jane Horder’s song choices were Cantate Domino (in Latin,) Minoi Minoi, and ‘Come Rain or Come Shine’ featuring multi-coloured umbrellas. Those choirs entered into the Gala Concert in the evening have to perform one number. The adjudicator, Roy Tankersley, chose ‘Come Rain or Come Shine’ for Skat-a-Tak to perform, much to the choir’s delight. All the work paid off when we were awarded a Highly Commended certificate along with the Best Composition award. The second TGS choir at the Big Sing, the boys’ choir named the Sultans of Sing, received a standing ovation for their rendition of ‘Lydia the Sultans of Sing. Tattooed Lady’.

Come Rain Or Come Shine.

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Asking the Right Question The once-a-term “Achievers Breakfast” is a firmly fixed institution at the school. Top achieving students in any field are invited to top notch breakfast, and the opportunity to listen to motivational speakers. Over the past six years students have been inspired by business leaders, top athletes, politicians, entrepreneurs and judges. The most recent breakfast had Simon Moutter, Chief Executive for Telecom New Zealand, as its guest. His address to the students was based on the idea of never setting limits for yourself, believe that whatever it is, you can do it. Moutter is one who has walked the talk, beginning his enterprises as a paper boy, acquiring several rounds and contracting them out. He grew up in Palmerston North and gained a BSc, majoring in Physics, from Massey University. This was followed by an MSc in Electrical Engineering at Canterbury University. He first joined Telecom as General Manager of Network Delivery in 1999. After nine years’ service, he left in 2008 to lead the successful transformation of Auckland International Airport Ltd, as Chief Executive, before returning to Telecom in August 2012. He is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the company. As the company adapts to its new role as a retail service provider, Moutter sees an enormous opportunity for Telecom to reshape itself as a customer-centric business and to re-forge its deep links with New Zealanders. At the end of his address, to the delight of all, he offered a Samsung S4 to the person who asked what he considered to be the most interesting question. Q & A is usually short and the students shy, but not on this occasion. Joe Pearson wanted to know “If you had your life over again is there anything you would change? Not much, Mr Moutter explained, as he presented Joe with his new phone! Simon Moutter.

Education: Kristin School

Euphony Ready for the

International Eisteddfod

Twenty-nine of Kristin’s top female vocalists are preparing for the trip of a lifetime. In early July, Euphony, Kristin’s premier girls choir, will be flying out on their first international tour to the UK where they will compete in the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. The International Eisteddfod is a five-day spectacular featuring top choirs from all over the globe. The girls of Euphony will be the sole representatives from New Zealand and will be competing in the Female Choir and Senior Children’s categories. Euphony were invited to this prestigious event after they submitted their Gold winning performance at last year’s New Zealand Big Sing Finale for consideration by the Eisteddfod committee. Euphony has won major awards at five Big Sing National Finals since 2007, including three Gold awards and two Silvers. They were named Big Sing Youth Ambassadors in 2010, an honour given to the ensemble making the most positive impact on the festival, and last year they received an award for the top female recital programme, awarded at the Auckland regionals. An auditioned choir for students in Year 9-13, Euphony performs under the guidance of Music Director David Squire. The International Eisteddfod will be the biggest event the choir has taken part in since it was originally formed 15 years ago. With over 20 high quality competitive events, the prestigious festival includes a series of evening concerts where the best and most colourful competitors share the stage with professional artists. New Zealand’s own Kiri Te Kanawa and Hayley Westenra have previously graced the Eisteddfod stage, along with international stars such as Pavarotti and Elaine Paige. Euphony has spent months preparing for their UK debut. After the conclusion of the International Eisteddfod, the choir will be touring the south of England, performing at Oxford University, Cambridge, Chester and St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in London.

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Kirk Penney Visits Kristin

New Zealand Basketball legend Kirk Penney took time out of his busy schedule to spend time in the Middle and Junior School in early June. Class 7JRI were lucky enough to share their classroom with the Breakers, Tall Blacks and NBA star before he headed down to the Roy Munn Gym to visit with the Junior School basketball teams. The Year 3 and 4 players were super excited to hang out with the Kiwi sporting star after their lunchtime shooting session, they even had the chance to ask every question they could think of before getting a personal autograph.

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Education: Pinehurst School

Pinehurst is a premier, independent school for students aged 5 to 18, based in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore.

OPEN DAY: WED 21 AUGUST PRIMARY TOUR

Located in park-like grounds, JUNIOR & SENIOR Pinehurst is a world COLLEGE TOUR class, co-educational 1:30pm private school offering the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum from Primary through to Senior College. 9:30am

Every pupil is given the nurture, encouragement and individual care needed to realise high expectations, with students’ year on year achieving top honours in New Zealand and the World in CIE examinations. Offering small class sizes with passionate teachers and an extensive academic, sports and arts curriculum, Pinehurst ensures your child is able to make the most of a range of opportunities. Graduates leave with a globally recognised qualification, prepared to address life’s challenges as confident, well-equipped adults and with the option to study at any University in the world. Enrol online for our next open day or contact Enrolment Manager Heather Mills by phone (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email heather.mills@pinehurst.school.nz.

P R I MARY TO SENIOR COLLEG E phone (09) 414 0960 www.pinehurst.school.nz

Pinehurst Year 2 Students Knit For Charity Pinehurst School Year 2 primary students proudly presented a $1105 cheque to Mike Allsop during assembly, contributing towards his 777 project and fundraising efforts for KidsCan. Year 2 pupils were inspired by Mike Allsop’s 777 fundraising venture, which saw him complete seven marathons in seven days across seven continents. A familiar face at Pinehurst School, Mike had recently spoken as a guest speaker at Primary prizegiving after successfully climbing Mt Everest, so supporting his next adventure was an easy decision.

Having studied ’Communities’ during topic studies last term, the students extended their learning skills from school and into the community, with a focus on service learning. In support of Mike’s 777 project the students decided to learn how to French knit and use their newly acquired knitting skills to gain sponsorship for every 7 centimetre section completed over a 7 week period. The students fundraising efforts contributed to a tremendous $75,000 Mike had raised for KidsCan. For further information about Mike’s 777 project visit http://www.777project.co.nz/

Gold at NZ Secondary Schools Multisport Champs Congratulations to Year 9 student, William Page who took home gold for his age group during the New Zealand Secondary Schools Multisport Championships held at the 3D Multisport festival in Rotorua. Involving a 4.5km paddle, 15km mountain bike and a 5.5km run, William won the U14 age group to bring home the gold medal in just 1 hour 58 minutes, 27 seconds. The event was a family affair for William whose brother Robin, the youngest competitor in his U19 age group, placed an impressive 5th in 1 hour 36 minutes, 20 seconds.

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New Digital Technology Course This year Rosmini College is offering its Year 13 students a new and exciting course as part of its Digital Technologies curriculum. The Digital Technology 3D Game Development class looks at computer 3D modelling and 3D game development. Year 13 student, Adrian James says: “This year’s DT class is a great change from the previous years, as back then we were more focused on networking.” He goes on: “We are given more freedom to be creative as we are able to create any game we wish.” Classmate, Matthew Rhys adds: “This year with the change in standards we do a lot more practical work, which is more useful and fun.” Although Matthew points out: “Digital Technologies is a lot harder than people give it credit for.” Another student in the class, Paul Jang explains: “DT is mainly an assignmentbased class and we have to self-manage our time and complete each assignment or standard.” Adrian says that his favourite part of the course has been the 3D modelling in the Blender programme as he can create anything he wants. Matthew concludes that the class is working well because they can all rely on each other for help and support. Class teacher, Mr Steve Rodkiss describes his class as ‘fairly unique in New Zealand’ and he points out that the five best paid jobs in this country are in IT. He also says that the expanding knowledge and interest in this topic has led to the development of Discovery Labs (www. discoverylabs.co.nz) which is a school holiday programme that teaches game development, 3D modelling and creative computing.

Recent Mass 'A Great Celebration' Rosmini College’s Director of Religious Studies, Mr Steve Mills describes the recent Catholic Schools Day Mass as, ‘a great celebration enjoyed by all!’ Catholic schools on the North Shore celebrated the Eucharist with the Auckland Bishop, Patrick Dunn on Wednesday, 22nd May at St Joseph’s Church. Many Rosmini students were involved in special roles in the Mass such as being candle bearers, readers or special ministers of the Eucharist. Mr Mills concluded: “The singing was very uplifting and Bishop Pat related very well to the students in his homily.”

The purpose of this year’s concert is to raise money for new music equipment as well as giving students the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.

Annual Rosmini Musical Concert Coming Soon On July 4th, Rosmini College will be holding its annual Music Concert. This will be held in the school’s Tindall Auditorium at 7pm and there is a $5 admission fee. At intermission there will be free finger food prepared by Year 11, 12 and 13 Food Technology students. There will also be spot prizes and raffles. The concert will feature the Junior and Senior Choirs, the Junior and Senior Jazz Bands, the concert bands, the Barber Shop singers and many other performers. The purpose of this year’s concert is to raise money for new music equipment as well as giving students the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Special Speaker for

Amnesty International Former Westlake Girls student Hala Nasr addressed the Amnesty group and other members of the school community. Hala has just taken up a posting with the United Nations in New York, and will be dealing with poverty issues. She will then be going to Egypt to work with non-government organisations. Her focus there will be on assisting women and Syrian refugees. Hala is

Biology Trip to Liggins In conjunction with the LEN Science programme, 50 Westlake Girls Level 3 Biology students had the privilege of attending the Liggins Research Institute for a day. Part of Auckland University and recognised as a world-class biomedical institute, Liggins provided a great hands-on programme. Students were able to discuss different factors affecting early human development and gene expression at a molecular level. They were able to try the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique to clone a segment of DNA, and Gel Electrophoresis to check for the presence of certain receptor protein genes. While the results had varying, and humorous, levels of success, it was definitely great for students to experience the practical side of our theoretical teaching. Discussion with research scientists, including two former Westlake students, provided more detail into the biomedical research process and the characteristics needed to be successful. It was a very valuable experience for our students as it was well-tailored to both the current curriculum, and those interested in a future biomedical path.

also a performance poet who recently took part in a panel discussion on freedom of expression in the Auckland Writers’ Festival. Hala gave an extremely interesting and informative insight into women’s rights in Egypt. The Westlake Girls High School Amnesty group will be focusing on women’s rights in Egypt for their forthcoming annual Freedom Challenge.

Hala Nasr.

Westlake Win at MUNA Westlake Girls High School participated in the MUNA event, which is held annually at Auckland Girls Grammar School. Students from over 50 schools enter teams of delegates who take on the role of diplomats from the countries allocated to them. Westlake Girls entered three teams that represented Afghanistan, Denmark and Argentina. The Afghanistan team of Alice Allfree, Kody Cracknell and Danielle Flatman were recipients of the Best Overall Team. Before MUNA takes place, a lot of research has to be done so that each country’s point of view, about given remits, can be thoroughly debated from the perspective of each country. As well as Delegates, Westlake Girls High School also provided a Press team to record the highlights of the two days. Eleven students worked on the Press team frantically taking photographs and interviewing delegates. The guest speaker this year was David Shearer, Leader of the Opposition, who kindly granted the Press a few minutes to answer their questions about his time working for the United Nations. MUNA is an excellent opportunity for students as it allows them to experience public speaking and to develop an in-depth awareness of global issues. They also gain an understanding about the work of the United Nations. One of our past students who participated in MUNA a few years ago was so inspired she went on to gain a conjoint degree in Health Science and Politics to help her fulfil her ambition of working for the UN. She is now working for them undergoing training in New York before moving to a Syrian refugee camp in Egypt.

Kody Cracknell, Alice Allfree and Danielle Flatman.

First Place at Samoan Speech Competition Year 12 Westlake Girls student Nellie Lealaitafea Nellie competed in the Auckland Region Samoan Speech competition held at Kia Aroha College in Manukau. The topic was Fafaga Fanau i Upu ma Tala Tautala i .

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Lau Gagana / Feed the children with words and speak your language. Of 22 competitors Nellie was the only representative of the North Shore, and came in 1st place. Nellie was invited to compete in Wellington at the end of June, to represent Auckland.

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WGHS Sports News

Top Prizes in Aerobics Westlake student Holly Hing recently competed at the FISAF New Zealand Nationals and was part of a trio that placed 2nd and was also part of a fitness team that placed 1st overall. They were selected to compete at the 2013 World Aerobics and Fitness Championships being held in Serbia in October.

International Netball Umpire Award Staff member Yvonne Morgan from Netball North Harbour gained her International Umpire Award recently while officiating at the ANZ game between the Magic and the Steel. This is an extremely difficult award to achieve and Yvonne is to be commended for the years of hard work, patience and persistence she has put into gaining this award, making her one of an elite group of only eight international umpires in New Zealand. Yvonne also . an Yvonne Morg spends many hours coaching and assisting developing umpires who are working through the NNZ umpire pathway. Yvonne is heading over to England later in the year to officiate at the World Youth Championships in Glasgow.

Table Tennis Gold Winner Year 9 student Veronica Li won a gold medal at the Under 15 North Island Championship Table Tennis.

Veronica Li.

Top Accolades in Rowing At the recent Auckland Rowing Awards Dinner, Westlake Girls High School won the New Coach of the Year and the Female School Crew of the Year. Kim Dowden commenced coaching as part of the Westlake Girls High School rowing programme in 2011-12 season. She achieved silver medals at the North Island Secondary Schools Championships in the U15 4 and U15 8 and followed this up with a silver medal in the U15 8 at Maadi Cup in 2012. In the 2012-2013 season she achieved a gold medal at the 2013 Maadi Cup in the U16 4+, Westlake Girls’ 1st gold medal in over 10 years. She also added a bronze medal in the U16 8, giving her a complete set of Maadi medals. The Westlake Girls under 16 4+ of Poppy Logan, Cait Dowden, Renee Scott-French, Sian Anderson and Amber Fordham (cox) received the Female School Crew of the Year award. This crew were undefeated during the 2012-13 season in all of their under 16 races. They also finished 3rd or better in every race above their age group. They won the Head of Harbour U16 4+ and U17 4+, the NISS U16 4+ and the Maadi Cup U16 4+. Two of these crew members were selected for the NI U18 trials, with Poppy Logan being selected.

Clinical Study Recruitment

Sun Damage Do you suffer from sun damage spots on your face where the skin is ROUGH, FLAKY OR CRUSTY? Are you interested in taking part in a clinical study evaluating a new topical gel for the treatment of sun damage (actinic keratosis)? You may be eligible to enter this study if • You are aged between 40 and 80 years • You are in good general health • You live in the Auckland area Unfortunately you may not participate if • You are currently on a prescribed treatment, topical or oral, for your sun damage • You are a woman of childbearing potential • You have had surgery on your face within the last 90 days * There are other requirements of this study that could prevent you from taking part. These will be determined by the doctor in charge. The research has been approved by Northern A Ethics Committee on 16/11/2013. There are no costs associated with participation.

Contact for further information: Susan on 09 631 0088 Dr Nick Birchall, 17 Gilgit Road, Epsom

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Education: Westlake Boys High School

League Blazing in Maiden Season

In their maiden season Westlake Boys Premier League have had a dominant impact on the Auckland Premier 1st XIII League Competition winning 4 of their first 5 performances against traditional league powerhouses such as Mount Albert Boys’ Grammar. Pictured above, Jim Paea on the charge against Rutherford College.

For the first time in the school’s 50 year history, Westlake Boys has entered a team in the Auckland Secondary Schools Rugby League Premier 1st XIII competition. In their maiden season the Westlake league lads have delighted their ever-growing supporter base with a string of impressive four out of five string of winning performances against traditional league schools, thereby qualifying for the top six competition. In the first round of the Warriors Cup Westlake continued their dominant form by overcoming the favoured Mt Albert Grammar team 26-12 before going down 20-12 to Otahuhu College after a close, hard-fought game. Coach Heath Nola credits the team’s impressive debut season performances to the combined commitment, talent, passion and enjoyment that all members of the squad are experiencing as Westlake Rugby League firmly stamps its mark on the Auckland rugby league competition.

Westlake Boys Annual Information Evening will be held on Thursday 8th August for all prospective 2014 families. The evening showcases Westlake Boys academic, cultural and sporting facilities in action.

Westlake Boys Open Night for 2014 Parents Westlake Boys opens its doors on the evening of Thursday 8th August. All prospective 2014 families are welcome to attend from 6.00pm. Visitors will have an opportunity to see the school’s academic, cultural and sporting facilities and students in action. School prefects will be conducting guided tours and Headmaster David Ferguson will make a presentation in the school’s Auditorium to conclude the evening. All enquiries to 09 410 8667 or the school’s website www.westlake.school.nz

Westlakers Reunion Events Westlakers (formerly Westlake Boys Old Boys’ Association) are holding four reunion events over the next couple of months. All former Westlake Boys and staff are welcome to attend. Details at www.westlakers.co.nz, on Westlakers Facebook page or call Christine O’Dowd on 09 410 8667 • Recent Leavers Reunion (2008-2012) – from 7pm Friday 28th June, WBHS Sports Pavilion • London Reunion – from 7pm Tuesday 9th July, Samuel Pepys Bar, London. Host: Headmaster David Ferguson • Westlakers Bevies and Banter – from 7pm Friday 16th August , WBHS Auditorium • Melbourne Reunion – Saturday 24th August, College Lawn Hotel, Prahran, Melbourne (Bledisloe Cup from Wellington will be screened) Right: Westlake Old Boys’ Association, now known as Westlakers, is holding four reunions over the next two months in London, Melbourne and Auckland.

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Outdoor Education Classes offer Career Opportunities Westlake Boys High School’s ‘Outdoor Ed’ programme is the legacy of long-serving staff member, outdoor enthusiast and author, Wayne Mullins. Mullins developed the programme more than 25 years ago making Westlake Boys High School one of the first schools in New Zealand to offer an Outdoor Education syllabus. Over 180 Year 12 and 13 students are currently enrolled in Westlake’s fully NCEA accredited Outdoor Education programme. The combined subjects have a strong focus on developing leadership, communication skills and environmental awareness. Westlake’s Outdoor Education and Outdoor Education Marine students are offered the opportunity to investigate personal passions and interests as potential areas for future tertiary education and careers. Courses offered include units such as rock climbing; caving; scuba diving; day skippers and Boat Masters courses; tramping; weather interpretation; navigation; bush survival craft and flat water kayaking skills. Career opportunities include: diplomas and degrees in outdoor education and recreation; teaching; outdoor/adventure guide or instructor; adventure tourism operation and management; diving and boating industry.

A group of Year 13 Westlake Boys Outdoor Education students head off on a survival trip with former Head of Department and Westlake Outdoor Education founder, Mr Wayne Mullins (far right).

Future Thinking:

JetSX JetSX

B2 Volume Inkjet Printing has arrived!

Benefitz has enhanced its reputation as pioneers in the local printing and communications market by being the first to introduce volume sheetfed Inkjet printing into New Zealand.

The Sheet Size • B2 – is 740mm x 530mm. • 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.

The machine – the JetSX – is the first machine of its type installed in New Zealand or Australia, and only the second in the world. The first of these machines was installed in the UK.

The Technology • The Benefitz BJetSX uses 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). 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 help of hot air driers built into the machine.

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 Stock/Paper • Due to the unique inkjet technology, Benefitz BJetSX 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 (up to 0.6mm). So it opens up opportunities in the packaging market and personalised packaging.

For more information contact: Dallas Bennett (021-500-389) Aidan Bennett (021-500-997) Visit www.benefitz.co.nz

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North Shore History with David Verran

Motor Vehicles Until the 1920s, at least, the main means of getting around the North Shore involved walking, bicycles, horses, horse and carriage or boats such as ferries. Motor cars arrived in New Zealand in March 1898 and became increasingly popular and affordable, especially after the end of World War 1. This was similar with motorised trucks, which gradually took over from horses and carts, barges and scows as the main means of distributing goods around Auckland.

Source of photo: ‘New Zealand Motor & Cycle Journal’, 15 April 1905, page 3 – note the chauffeur sitting next to Hansen.

on the North Shore in 1905

One of the first motorcar owners on the North Shore was Takapuna resident Paul Hansen. The ‘New Zealand Motor & Cycle Journal’ of February 1905 reported he had ordered a 17 (actually 16) Mr. Paul Hansen, Managing Director Auckland Electric Tramway Company, in his new 16 h.p. Brush Car. horsepower 4 cylinder car from Britain and the issue for the following month reported that his ‘Brush’ was being commissioned (upholstered etc) at the long France, the United States of America, Italy and Germany. standing Cousins and Atkins Carriage Factory in Elliott Street – no doubt In 1905, brand new cars of a similar size were retailing for around 500 upgrading their business to deal with the new “horseless carriages”. pounds, over NZD$81,000 in today’s money. However, did Hansen receive a The British firm of Brush Electrical Engineering Co Ltd manufactured cars cheaper end of the line model from a company with which his tramway firm was for only two years, from March 1902. In 1903, it brought out three models of doing a lot of business? When the car was first delivered to his Takapuna home, four cylinder cars, with 12 or 16 or 20 horsepower and from 1904 Vauxhall Hansen announced he was going to drive it to Rotorua over Easter. However, in was manufacturing its remaining cars. Brush was also a major manufacturer September 1905 and again in November 1905 there are reports of the car needing of trams and from 1902 was building trams for the Auckland Electric Tramway servicing and an overhaul, this time by another major car firm W.A. Ryan and Co in downtown Auckland. Nevertheless, in November 1905 Hansen journeyed with fellow car enthusiasts from Princes Street in central Auckland to Ellerslie, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Ihumatao and eventually the kiosk in Onehunga for afternoon tea. How long Hansen kept his ‘Brush’ isn’t known. Unfortunately, no more issues have survived of the ‘New Zealand Motor & Cycle Journal’ until 1910 and Hansen moved to Devonport in July 1909. ‘Brush Turbogeneration’ still maintains the ‘Brush’ brand in Britain. In addition, on 15 August 1905 the Devonport Borough Council granted a licence to the Howick Motor Bus Company to run a 12 passenger motor bus between Devonport and Takapuna. The Company was to develop further a suitable bus stand. This Howick based transport company had been formed in 1903 and from June 1904 ran a similar motor bus service between Howick and central Auckland. However, whether in fact this Company even commenced its service Co Ltd, of which Hansen was the managing director. Later, the Takapuna on the North Shore is in doubt, as it voluntarily wound up its business affairs in Tramways and Ferry Company, of which Hansen was a director, used Brush January 1906. running equipment for its own trams. In 1905 there were 357 cars imported into New Zealand, just under 50% from Britain and the rest mainly from David Verran.

In 1905, brand new cars of a similar size were retailing for around 500 pounds, over NZD$81,000 in today’s money.

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Going dry for July keeps

wife and pocket happy Illy Delasau’s wife, Irene, will no doubt be his number one supporter throughout Dry July. “She’ll probably be working to stop me from drinking forever, he says with a laugh. “I’m not a heavy drinker but I do enjoy a nice beer after work.” The surgical registrar will be part of an all-male team of four registrars giving up alcohol for 31 days as part of the national Dry July campaign. The event aims to raise funds to upgrade services and facilities for those living with cancer. A portion of the money raised will come directly back to Waitemata DHB patients so the more money we raise, the more we get back. “I’ve lost loved ones through cancer so it’s a cause that’s very close to my heart,” he says. “My elder sister had Hodgkin’s lymphoma in her 40s and my Kiwi father, the man whose family looked after me when I went to med school in Dunedin also

had prostate cancer and died not long ago. “I would love to help in any way I can.” Illy says Dry July will be a good reminder for staff to think about patients and their families. “As doctors, we see these situations so often that we forget how scary it is to go through what patients with cancer are going through,” he says. “I try to put myself in their shoes or their family’s shoes. I always think ‘what if that was my mum or my dad. “It’s important be strong and hide your emotions but it’s also important to be empathetic.” Illy hopes to find a new vice by spending more time either in the gym or hitting the books with exams coming up soon. With a four-month-old daughter Lilly and a fiveyear-old son Rota, he’s sure he’ll have enough on his hands to keep him occupied. “It shouldn’t be too hard to get through this

because there’s an incentive too. I’ll feel good for it and save some money which will be great. “The only thing that might be a struggle will be trying to watch the rugby without having a beer. My wife’s definitely going to like that.”

Get behind Dry July and enter your team The best way to get through a challenge like this is by getting your friends and colleagues to join. This will give the support and drive to make it through the month. So go to dryjuly.com to register. You can upload a team photo and a short profile about your team and why you’re doing it. How to donate: Donations can be made using Mastercard, Visa or Pay Pal which can come directly from your bank account without the use of a credit card. Go to dryjuly.com, click on donate, enter the name of the team you want to sponsor and you’re good to go.

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A healthy heart is a beating heart Shankara Amurthalingam looks healthy and feels healthy but now he wants to make sure he actually is healthy. The operations manager for non-clinical support services is a 51-year-old male of Indian and Malaysian descent. These factors are what puts him in the at risk bracket along with other men of Maori, Pacific, Fijian Indian or Indian descent aged between 35 and 74. This month saw the launch of free heart risk assessments for Waitemata DHB staff who fall into the at risk brackets. The tests are able to give staff an insight into the health of their heart, warn them of any issues or lifestyle changes that need to be made and how quickly change needs to be made. It can also detect a person’s risk of developing diabetes. “This is for my own benefit and I want to be an example for non-clinical support staff because the work they do can be very labour intensive and getting checked out will help them prevent health issues in the future,” he says. Non-clinical support staff members include orderlies, cleaners, receptionists and telephonists. “This is a group of people who work very hard to put food on the table and make ends meet. They can’t afford to lose work because of preventable health issues,” Shankara says. Cardiovascular risk assessor, Judy Matthews, wants people to know the assessment is very simple. She says the assessment just requires the patient to fill out a quick questionnaire, have a blood test and a blood pressure test. “There is no weigh in and there are no treadmills so people shouldn’t be scared,” she says. “What people should also know is the results will only be shared with your GP and not our occupational safety and health team.”

Also in the at risk bracket are females of Maori, Pacific, Fijian Indian or Indian descent aged between 45 and 74, any other male aged 45 and 74 or any other female aged 55-74. If you’d like an assessment done at work, please let your manager know or email CVRStaff@waitematadhb.govt.nz and the team will email you an appointment. To help them, please include your full name, date of birth, department, your contact details and your family doctor’s name.

Calculated risk: Waitemata DHB operations manager for non-clinical support staff, Shankara Amurthalingam, knows how important the test is.

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Retirement: The Poynton

New Zealand Authors Connecting with the Community at The Poynton A huge amount of work goes into writing a book. In some cases the ‘story behind the story’ can be just as intriguing. Each month The Poynton retirement village in Takapuna is helping bring these stories to light and everyone is welcome to join in. Sitting down and enjoying a good book has always been an experience to savour. What has changed however is the way we buy those books and how we interact with the authors who write them. The internet revolution has meant people are just as likely to download an e-book from Amazon as they are to head down to the local bookshop, browse the shelves and purchase an actual paper version. This has also meant far less opportunities to meet and hear from authors in person at traditional in-store signings.

The authors have some superb stories to share with everyone and it also provides a great insight into all the hard work required to put together the finished product. In partnership with the New Zealand Society of Authors, The Poynton retirement village is doing its bit to remedy this situation! Each month The Poynton will be hosting a different author and these interesting and highly entertaining talks are open to the general public and village residents. It’s also free to come along – all you have to do is book a seat by calling Gail Kingston on 09 488 5710. “The monthly Author Series has been a real hit with our residents and the visitors that come into the village to enjoy the talks. It really is quite entertaining. The authors have some superb stories to share with everyone and it also provides a great insight into all the hard work required to put together the finished product”, says Lynda Hull, The Poynton Village Manager. “We have a lot of activities at the village each month and this is one that we always look forward to”. James George, who is Chairman of the New Zealand Society of Authors Auckland branch, says it is great for the authors to get face to face with their audience. “The

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Author Series at The Poynton is about connecting authors with the community – in other words the people that write the books talking to the people that read the books” says James. “It’s also an opportunity for authors to share their life experiences, which many of The Poynton’s residents can often relate to!” For more information on The Poynton, please call Jan on 09 488 5711.

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Project Spotlight: Goodman’s Orchard Park Development, Albany

Mike Prentice (left), Goodman's Project Director for Orchard Park on The Corinthian Retail Centre site with development owner Craig Green of Northbridge Properties and Bayleys agents Damian Stephen and Michael Block.

The Corinthian Retail Centre, Albany

Leasing and ownership opportunities now available for convenience amenities, including cafes and outdoor dining. Momentum is starting to gather at Goodman Group's high-quality master planned estate – called Orchard Park – at Albany. This development proposes the integration of retail, light commercial and offices on the 12 hectare site. 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. Earthworks began at the Eastside Light Commercial and Office precinct sites closest to the motorway in late April. Further progress has been made with the granting of a resource consent for The Corinthian Retail Centre in late May. The Corinthian will be Orchard Park’s central meeting place. It will provide the Estate’s convenience amenities including cafes and outdoor dining. The Corinthian is being developed by Craig Green of local business Northbridge Properties Group, which owns the land and property. There is considerable interest in the development with a nail bar and Japanese restaurant already committed. Northbridge are also talking with several other interested parties – ranging from cafes, a print shop, sushi bar and superette. The entities will have the option of leasing or owning the purpose built units, which range from 70 to 131 square metres in size. There are 13 initial units in the The Corinthian Retail Centre. As this issue of Channel went to press working drawings were under way with the expectation of these being completed by the end of July. It is anticipated that building consent would be gained by early October and construction will commence virtually straight away. "This is a great opportunity for those interested to get involved with a quality development," explained Mike Prentice, Goodman's Project Director, who is working closely with Craig Green and Northbridge Properties. "There is both the opportunity to own some of the last remaining freehold land within the heart of Albany and also be part of something that will be very special. The area will be the base for some significant businesses with staff who require service and convenience businesses close by." If you are interested in finding out more about The Corinthian Retail Centre you can contact Bayleys agents:- Damian Stephen, Phone 021 80 80 92 (Damian.Stephen@bayleys.co.nz) or Michael Block Phone 021 88 82 33 (Michael.Block@bayleys.co.nz).

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You can choose to own or lease at Orchard Park In addition to The Corinthian Retail Centre being developed by Northbridge, Goodman Group also has several other opportunities available 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 some of 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.” For further information contact your preferred local Commercial Real Estate specialist, or contact Mike Prentice, Goodman Group. Phone 09 966 3528 or 021 562 906 (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 NZ$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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If you are interested in finding out more about The Corinthian Retail Centre you can contact Bayleys agents: Damian Stephen, Phone 021 80 80 92 (Damian.Stephen@bayleys.co.nz) or Michael Block Phone 021 88 82 33 (Michael.Block@bayleys.co.nz)

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Accountancy: with Matthew Bellingham, Bellingham Wallace Bellingham Wallace Accountancy Director Matt Bellingham is Chairman of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Public Practice Advisory Board. This month he gives Channel readers an expert insight into the recent tightening of security procedures in banking.

Banking on our Patience Have you tried to open a new bank account lately? Acting as a trustee for many family trusts, filling in the multitude of forms has become a way of life for me, but having recently opened two bank accounts with two different trading banks for two different clients, I was blown away with the process and paper work involved. A quick investigation revealed that banks will be counting on our patience more and more after the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering of Terrorism Act (AMLCTA) came into effect at the end June. It is a bit of a mouthful but this new law will mean that banks and other financial institutions will need to collect extra information from you and anyone who is acting on your behalf. However, be prepared, because collecting and verifying this information may take a little more time than it has in the past. It only takes a few bad apples: So is this really necessary? The Government certainly seems to think so. Last year New Zealand was removed from the Eurozone bankers' white list after an Auckland-based company was used to channel kickbacks to eastern European officials. In December 2009 a New Zealand shell company was found to have chartered a Georgian-registered plane to try to fly embargo-busting arms from North Korea to the Middle East. But how many other shell companies are illegally operating in New Zealand and causing considerable harm to the country? The AMLCTA was established to detect and deter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, which ultimately bolsters the public’s confidence in our financial system and improves New Zealand’s reputation internationally. The net result: a positive difference to the economy – something we at Bellingham Wallace are always in favour of. In reality this piece of legislation brings New Zealand in line with best practice around the world. It has probably been too easy to set up and operate bank accounts in New Zealand for too long.

Matt Bellingham.

How will this affect you? The new laws mean that you should expect your bank to ask you for more information, more frequently, to verify your identity and address. The same goes for anyone acting on your behalf. For example, you may need to provide identity documents such as your passport, birth certificate or driver’s licence, as well as a document that confirms your address. While this will primarily affect people opening new accounts, you should also expect a request for additional information when attempting to make any alterations to your account or sending/receiving amounts of over $1000, for example. How will this affect organisations? The repercussion of the AMLCTA on businesses, trusts and other types of organisations is that they too will be expected to provide more information about themselves. Banks will be obligated to collect information about anyone who owns more than 25% of the organisation, and / or has a high degree of influence or authority and/or has signing authority or power of attorney. Anyone who works through a trust or company with nominee shareholders, i.e. act as custodians for the real owners, should expect to come under immediate scrutiny, as will any beneficial owners. Obviously there are a number of other factors that will also be taken into consideration, such as the size and complexity of a business, what products and/or services it offers, who it deals with and where those contacts are based.

What is the law? The AMLCTA requires all New Zealand banks and other financial institutions to: • Identify their customers before providing certain services • Monitor customer transactions on an on-going basis when providing specific services • Clarify or update customer information including in some circumstances the nature and purpose of the customer’s relationship with the bank • Report certain transactions and suspicious activities and/or behaviours

Summary: Banks and other financial professionals are going to be forced to get to know their customers even more closely than they already do. We think this is a good thing. Yes it may mean that we will need to learn to temper our patience, but surely this is a small price to pay for the greater good and ensuring a more honest future. Once these first- tranche organisations have come to grips with the AMLCTA, it is likely that the AMLCTA will be extended to other businesses and professions, such as accountants, lawyers, car dealers, real estate agents and businesses that deal in high-value goods, such as auctioneers and bullion dealers. Timing for this next phase has not yet been determined; however given its reach it will have a major impact on us all. There is some good news to all this and that is the likely creation of new apps and IT programmes to enable consumers to be identified electronically, thus reducing the need for multiple verifications of your identity. Could this be another sign that big brother is watching?

Non-compliance will result in penalties of up to two years' imprisonment and a NZD$300,000 fine; for an organisation, the fine could be as high as NZD$5 million.

The Bellingham Wallace team are ready to help and can be contacted on 09 309 7851. www.bellinghamwallace.co.nz

“Many business improvement courses out there are underwhelming. Business Edge is the exception...” – Kathryn Unternahrer, GM, Au Pair Link (Fast 50)

Backed by Westpac this programme has received a phenomenal amount of positive feedback because it delivers what was promised – fresh thinking, new ideas and an injection of rigour into your business planning. Farro Fresh, Snowplanet, Bobux, Kagi, Outpost Central and I Love Ugly are just some of the growing businesses that have benefited from Business Edge.

To find out more and secure your place on the next series call Damian on 09 367 1623 or email damianb@bellinghamwallace.co.nz

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Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School

Kristin School's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, reflects on the cunning ways of the teenage brain.

Masters of Illusion

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

Some years ago, a Brazilian woman rode up to a border checkpoint in that country. Strapped on the back of her motor scooter was a large bag of sand. A Customs Officer took her aside and asked what was in the bag. “Just sand” she replied. Not satisfied, the official emptied out the contents and sifted through them. Puzzled, he had to concede that there was only sand in the bag and allowed her to pass. The next week, the same woman arrived once more at the checkpoint, again balancing a large bag of sand on the carrier of her scooter. Once again, the guard stopped her and now, more suspicious than ever, interrogated her at length. “What is really in this bag?” he demanded. “Nothing but sand” she replied. Again he emptied the contents onto a table and picked through the powdery grains. Again, finding nothing, he grudgingly had to let her pass. The ritual continued every week for months, the Customs official becoming evermore frustrated that he could not discover anything untoward, the woman ever calm and friendly. Finally, the day came when the woman informed the guard that this was to be her last trip. “If I promise not to take the matter any further, not to report it to the Police, will you please tell me whether you have been smuggling something across the border?” pleaded the guard. The woman looked up at him smiling and said, “Motor scooters.” The real surprise in that story is not so much the deception, but that it was performed by a woman, not a teenager. Teenagers are the true masters of illusion. They know how to distract attention from the main issues by creating diversions in other places. Sometimes, like the Customs Officer, we as parents and teachers can be misled into concentrating on the less important aspects of young people’s lives and in doing so, can miss what is obvious and infinitely more significant. How often do our sons, daughters and students manipulate us into battles over trivial issues, allowing bigger questions about their conduct to go unanswered? Discussion about a specific action they took (or didn’t take) can so easily be rerouted into arguments over who said what, or whether someone else once did something similar. When my children were in their teens, I was often left bewildered when a conversation that I initiated with them about a specific issue became an hour-long catalogue of all my own many and varied failings as a parent. Don’t get me wrong, I love working with teenagers more than anything else that I do. But they are accomplished illusionists and you need to keep your wits about you. Don’t make assumptions, don’t allow them to distract you from what’s important and worry most when the smile sweetly at you and tell you nothing’s going on.

Teenagers are the true masters of illusion. They know how to distract attention from the main issues by creating diversions in other places.

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

Lisa & James, then Donna... Lisa and James had worked hard to achieve what they had. They had met each other when they were relatively young, and had saved and worked hard to get themselves into the position of having a freehold home and a bach (with a small mortgage). When they purchased the bach, their lawyer recommended that they set up a trust to own their property. He explained that this would protect their property for them and their young family. Life was great for Lisa and James until tragically Lisa was diagnosed with cancer and after a brave fight, she died leaving James with two small children to care for. Before she died, Lisa had been to see their lawyer to make sure that her affairs were in order and ensure that if James did get into a new relationship the assets they had built up together would be protected for their children. The lawyer assured her that the trust they had set up would achieve this. Two years after Lisa died, James met a new lady, Donna, on the internet. She also had children of her own and before long James and Donna were living together in the family home owned by James’ and Lisa’s trust. James was completely besotted by Donna, but his closest friends had their reservations about Donna and her intentions. After he and Donna had been living together for a year, Donna started asking questions about the trust which owned the home they were living in and the bach they often visited. James showed her a copy of the trust deed which Donna immediately emailed to her cousin who was a lawyer. The cousin pointed out that since Lisa’s death James now had the sole power to appoint and remove beneficiaries of the trust. If he wanted, he could appoint Donna and her children as beneficiaries of the trust which he and Lisa had set up for their children. And that is what Donna convinced James to do. Lisa’s family were horrified when they found out what had happened. They knew that the intention was that the trust would also be just for Lisa and James and their children. If only Lisa and James had known at the time they set the trust up that it could be set up in a way to ensure that the class of beneficiaries couldn’t be changed after the death of one of them. Lisa’s family knew that she certainly would have wanted to make sure that James’ new partner and children would not be able to directly benefit from the assets she and James had worked so hard to achieve. To ensure you don't make a similar mistake, take advice. Contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Legally Speaking with Schnauer and Co

Can You Assign Your Rights and Obligations Under a Contract? When a party wants to transfer a contract to another party then they generally have two choices. They can ‘assign’ the contract or ‘novate’ it. A recent case in the Court of Appeal highlighted the difference. The case involved a contract to manage a vineyard and the purchase of the grapes. Essentially the contract was between a company that owned the vineyard (Karaka) and a vineyard management company (Goldridge). Goldridge was restructuring so it wanted its subsidiary company (Savvy) to ‘step into its shoes’ and fulfil its contractual obligations to manage the vineyard etc and, of course, to receive the benefits of the contract. The method of transfer Goldridge adopted was to ‘assign’ the contract to Savvy. Once the assignment was complete Goldridge was closed down (voluntarily liquidated). At that point Karaka terminated the contract for the management of the vineyard relying on a term in it that allowed either party to terminate it if one of the parties was liquidated. Naturally Savvy, which had just picked the contract up (and was entitled to substantial payments under it) objected. The case went to the Court of Appeal which decided that Karaka was entitled to terminate the contract.

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Nick Kearney is an Associate with Schnauer & Co. Limited in Milford. NKearney@schnauer.com www.schnauer.com

Explanation Assignment - if A and B are contracting together, unless the contract prevents it B is free to assign the contract to C without A’s consent. However under an assignment B will still be a party to the contract and will remain liable under it if C fails to perform. In this case, when Goldridge ‘assigned’ the contract to Savvy this meant that Savvy would perform Goldridge’s obligations but Goldridge still remained a party to the contract. (This would allow Karaka to sue Goldridge if Savvy failed to meet those obligations.) Novation – if a contract is novated then in reality a new contract is created. Where A and B are contracting together, if B wants out of the contract and to have C stand in its place then the contract must be ‘novated’. This means a new contract is essentially created between A and C and the old contract between A and B is effectively cancelled. Naturally A would have to agree to this new arrangement. In this case, if Goldridge had novated the contract with Karaka’s consent then Goldridge’s liquidation would not have affected the contract and Karaka would not have been able to cancel it. Alternatively, Goldridge could have asked Karaka to be released from the contract at the time of assignment. So if you are looking at having another party fulfil your obligations under a contract, pause and consider whether you should simply assign it or whether instead you should novate the contract. Remember, if you assign your rights and obligations under any contract to another party you are still a party and remain liable if the party you assign the contract to does not fulfil its obligations. If novated then you effectively step out and are not a party to the new contract. Visit: www.schnauer.com

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Jimmy O’Brien.

Jimmy O’Brien, Colliers International North Shore

Retail Investments Snapped up in Silverdale The successful recent sale of tenanted retail properties in Silverdale, north of Auckland, illustrates the popularity of retail investments in growing locations. Nine retail units in a new convenience centre at 16 Wainui Rd, developed by Finstar, have been sold through Colliers International brokers Charlie Oscroft and Deborah Dowling. An exceptionally high number of enquiries were received and the auction room was packed on both auction days. We received over 200 unique enquiries for the retail units at 16 Wainui Rd – a tremendous level of enquiry. Bidding was really competitive in the auction room and the properties all sold at low yields, reflecting the quality tenants, good lease terms, excellent quality buildings and the growing location. Two of the properties were sold pre-auction with the remaining seven sold under the hammer. The sale prices represented yields of between 4.7% and 6%. The units are occupied by ASB, Westpac, Air New Zealand Holidays, Nandos, The Coffee Club, Burgerfuel, Wild Grain Bakery, Mad Butcher and Green Bay Fruit & Vegetables. The tenants hold new leases of between five and 10 years, with further rights of renewal and rent reviews built in. Net rentals range from $40,500 to $99,370 a year. The units sit within a very popular price bracket for individual investors. Retail is the most popular sub-$3 million investment property category at the moment, and these sales demonstrate the desirability of investments like this among buyers. Retail properties have remained popular with investors even during the market downturn, owing to their easily-understood fundamentals, and the market is now showing solid improvement especially in prime locations.

Riding the Silverdale wave The Wainui Rd retail units sit opposite the new 23,000sq m Silverdale Centre, developed by The Warehouse. After a marketing campaign led by Peter Herdson and John Green of Colliers International, the new centre was sold to DNZ Property Fund for $78m in April. The two retail centres serve a fast-growing residential catchment and, given the significant population growth which is forecast for nearby suburbs, the centres look set to capture good customer numbers into the future. We believe these trends were behind the high demand we received from buyers. Both centres were very quickly occupied by retail businesses following their completion. The fact that the tenancies were occupied so soon after the construction of the centres shows that this area and its growing population base are very attractive to retailers. Silverdale is earmarked as the future commercial heart of the Hibiscus Coast, catering to the significant forecast population growth in the Rodney region. By 2031, there are expected to be 140,000 people residing in Rodney. This represents a growth rate of 37% since 2011, which is faster than the adjacent North Shore region as well as the overall Auckland region. The Millwater housing development, now well underway just to the north east of the new centres, offers some 3000 sections being released in stages which will house over 10,000 residents. Associated local development includes schools, medical centres and recreational facilities.

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LIVE THE DREAM... For Sale by Negotiation 2A Montrose Tce Terrace, Mairangi Bay. Deb McCool of Harcourts Mairangi Bay is marketing this great property in Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. Nestled quietly back off the road, location, quality, style and attention to detail have all been maximised to deliver the promise of an outstanding home in a highly sought after street, superbly positioned and elevated for sun. It is located in the heart of Mairangi Bay Village yet so quiet and private. Seldom does a property with so many advantages come to the market. The property features:• Exceptional indoor/outdoor flow. • Seaviews. • Designer landscaping. • Triple car garaging plus room for extra cars or the boat. • Is just mere metres level walking to the beach. • Excellent school zones View property online at... www.harcourts.co.nz/MAB6245

Contact Deb McCool today. P. 09 477 0677 M. 021 660 459

E. deb.mccool@harcourts.co.nz W. www.debmccoolrealestate.co.nz Cooper & Co Real Estate MREINZ, 400 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay

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Success through

understanding the Market

The success Sherelle and Don have achieved is because of their ability to understand how to market any property in any location. Marketing experts with a proven system that generates urgency to achieve a result. A few successful agents have a locality that they specialise in which they call their own. A place where everyone knows their name, a place where if you want to sell your property you would sell through that agent because nothing beats the history and intimate knowledge that only time and volumes of sales can provide. Sherelle and Don have specialised in the Takapuna and Hauraki area for over 25 years and have sold an impressive portfolio of homes. Over this period they have built up a substantial database resulting in a large percentage of sales being generated by referrals. Their local knowledge is second to none, knowing most residents that live in the area which helps enormously with pricing properties. Being local and living in Takapuna, they can recommend the lifestyle, features and benefits of living in this special location. They are always available to help people with advice on how to prepare their home ready for sale. Call Sherelle & Don today!

Customer feedback…

Call Sherelle & Don today 09 486 9241 or email sherelle.don@harcourts.co.nz

-Pat & Ron Waller

“Sherelle and Don have just sold our home and it was a privilege to have them taking care of everything which was done willingly. With all Sherelle’s experience we were able to leave everything in their capable hands. They were at all times so helpful and supportive, nothing was too much trouble, the best agents we have ever had sell a house for us. We will definitely be recommending them to anyone we know thinking of selling. A 3 week campaign of open homes, then auction with the best auctioneer and the sold sign was up. Thank you Sherelle and Don for such a successful stressfree outcome.”

Hot Properties For Sale 3A Herbert Street, Takapuna Auction 14 July 2pm on site (unless sold prior) Home Of Distinction - Serious Seller Relocating Homes in this exclusive location are seldom available. This home has been designed for a family wanting easy living with four bedrooms, two living areas plus dining with excellent outdoor flow. Views comprising of the ever-changing seascape of the inner harbour with fantastic sunsets. Private outdoor living where the tiled patio, decks and walkway create an alfresco oasis. 22A Hart Road, Takapuna Auction 14 July 1pm on site (unless sold prior) Very Affordable Takapuna Home A fabulous opportunity to buy in an excellent location that offers top schools and a short walk to the beach and local shops. Three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms plus mezzanine study. Excellent for entertaining outdoors with spacious decks, patio areas and a large Gazebo for those all season family BBQ’s. Lock up garage with internal entry also offering extra off street parking. Phone Sherelle & Don 09 486 9241 or 0275 959 317 for open home times. Email sherelle.don@harcourts.co.nz - View property online www.sherelle.co.nz

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Gundry's Grumbles with Simon Gundry

Simon Gundry is a Devonport and North Shore identity, and character, who is known for calling a spade a spade. He is a director of contracting company Gill & Gundry, is an enthusiastic and active sailor (past crew-member of Ceramco New Zealand and Lion New Zealand in Whitbread Round The World races and Shockwave in Admiral’s Cup) and is a life member of the North Shore Rugby Football Club. This is his regular and lively contribution to Channel Magazine.

How quickly the years march by…

Simon Gundry.

It’s now the middle of July, past the shortest day again and on the downhill slide to summer. Oh, how quickly the years march by. It only seems a blink of a lifetime ago that my old mate Walter and I were digging foundations for Neil Housing in Sunnynook Road. We worked for a couple of years on that subdivision for Neil’s – up one side of Sycamore Drive and down the other, digging foundation block holes, on contract at 50c each. There were about 60 block holes for the average Neil house, as they were all constructed with timber flooring, no concrete bases in those days. We were doing hundreds of these a week and making seriously good money for those times, almost $70 a week each. Mind you, we worked from dawn until dusk. We lived in Devonport in a broken down old flat, and drove a beaten up old Volkswagen and had our digging equipment on the back seat, a couple of shovels, a couple of spades and a couple of string lines with plenty of knots in them. We really knew how to work though. It’s quite funny being at this stage in my life, with the kids leaving home. My youngest boy left last month for an extended tour overseas, starting off with teaching sailing at an American summer camp in California. From there, his plans are open, with the only driving force being to explore the World. Number four boy is a diesel engineer with a large cruise line, he’s just done a round the world trip from Perth, through the far east to Sri Lanka, down the eastern border of Africa, round South Africa and across the Atlantic to Brazil, Fort Lauderdale, through the Panama and now working on the western seaboard side of the United States from Alaska to San Francisco. Number three boy is still surveying in Australia.

We lived in Devonport in a broken down old flat, and drove a beaten up old Volkswagen and had our digging equipment on the back seat, a couple of shovels, a couple of spades and a couple of string lines with plenty of knots in them. We really knew how to work though. It’s real different having them all away now, rather than previously having them all scattered round my feet trying to scam $5 from me at the Rugby Club to buy a bag of chips. It’s a strange feeling, but I suppose I’ll get used to it.

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I read with great interest in the New Zealand Herald last month that Auckland motorists paid more than $37 million in fines in the last year. The money has been netted through fines for outdated WOF’s, unregistered vehicles, plus traffic infringements and parking fines. After covering all their costs, Auckland Transport will be left with an operational surplus of $26.8 million. I still can’t believe the parking wardens hanging round Devonport on a Sunday morning. I saw one armed with a metre long wooden ruler, measuring the distances the cars were parked from vehicular crossings on the side roads. I stood there for quarter of an hour and watched this woman and if the cars were less than ¼ of a metre, she’d issue them with an infringement notice. This is the sort of crap we put up with, and we let it happen. Following an article I wrote a couple of months back, I see the Ports of Auckland General Manager, Mr Alistair Kirk, stated that the proposed expansion to the Ports of Auckland would not, in their belief, change the tide flow or narrow the Harbour as both were within the current tide deflectors. I can’t believe that building several more football field size areas within the Harbour would not change tide flows. As anybody knows, if you drop a rock at the side of a slow moving creek, the flow of the water is changed forever. He went on to say that they are required to conduct in depth modelling to ensure that what they are suggesting does not have much of an impact on tidal flows. I would like to understand the wording ‘much of an impact’. While we are on several topics that I have been trying to catch up on, I see the volleyball court down at Woodall Reserve at Narrowneck has now been completed. It took about a week to do it. They dug a court sized rectangle out of the existing park, and used the excavations to form a bund around the outside. They then filled it with a couple of truck and trailers full of sand, they then drilled and placed two tanalised round posts and the budget was over $30,000. I find this incredible. I find it more incredible that a local contractor was asked to submit a budget for this job, and his budget to Council was well under $20,000 for exactly the same job. So why is it that the job was awarded to a contractor for over $30,000? If you drive by, have a look at it - $30,000 worth of volleyball court. While we are still at Narrowneck Beach, have a look at the new concrete boat ramp they are building. It’s taken six months with a budget of several hundred thousand dollars and it’s still not completed. I am sorry to go on about these things, but they really do irk me. I’ve been in the contracting game for over 40 years now, starting with digging foundation block holes in Sunnynook Road, as previously mentioned. I know how much these things basically should cost and I find it incredible the sums I see our Council forking out for some of these projects. I negotiate with my suppliers for the best price to me, and I can’t see why the Council, with their tremendous buying power, shouldn’t do the same. Incidentally, I was in the supermarket recently, and a little snotty nosed kid said to his mother, in a very loud voice: “There goes that grumbles man.” It’s good to see that kids are reading this column also.

Channel Feature Home: with Nadja Court, Barfoot & Thompson

For Sale: 48 Whitby Crescent, Mairangi Bay

Mairangi Bay Cliff-top

Dazzling and rare grandstand position

Proudly positioned within Mairangi Bay’s Whitby Cresent dress-circle, the property at number 48 will captivate those looking to embark on a new creative project by the sea. The 894 square metre cliff-top estate presents an incredible street, with a dazzling grandstand position that is often sought but rarely found. There’s no denying the prestige of the location – Mairangi is one of the most desirable of the east coast bays coastline and has become a real lifestyle choice. The relaxed beachside ambience and family vibe couple to create an area where once you arrive you’ll want to stay. Walk to the beach in the morning, visit local speciality stores and cafes in the afternoon and enjoy the range of top quality restaurants and cafes of the area by night. The village also offers a farmers market every Saturday, along with the tennis club surf club, bowling club and a host of outstanding schools. Set down a driveway, the property opens up to the wide cliff-top frontage overlooking the glittering Hauraki gulf, one of the most special vantage points of the area. There’s white sandy beaches from Murrays Bay to the west and Campbells Bay to the east, plus the constant activity on the bay and channel beyond. The modern five bedroom home is spread across three levels and maximises the incredible vistas, with most principal rooms opening out to sea. The everchanging spectacle offers pure drama by the day and night. Entry level on the middle floor is comprised of a series of voluminous formal and informal living and dining spaces and a large entertainer’s kitchen, with a high ceiling stud and abundance of glass railings to leave the view uninterrupted and overlooks the large flat lawn the extends out o the Pohutukawa-lined cliff. This secure, level garden is ideal for kids, pet and a pool, should the new owner so wish. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor – two that open out to the garden – plus another two on the top. Along with the internally accessed double garage, there’s room for at least three extra cars outside. A visionary buyer will see the full potential of the freehold title and there’s current resource consent to rebuild a magnificent 400 square metre residence overlooking the ocean. Boasting unprecedented potential, explore the many possibilities presented – a fantastic family residence right now, or the canvas for your next dream home.

BY NEGOTIATION

48 Whitby Crescent, Mairangi Bay View: Phone for viewing times View property onlIne: www.barfoot.co.nz/ 480512 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 Companywide from 2011-2013

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Channel Feature Property with Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

Exquisite Prime Seaward Side Residence

11 O'Neills Avenue, Takapuna A stunning minimalist home along the famous strip of Landmark Takapuna Avenues. Whether you are after a family home or executive retreat then you need look no further. Set on over a quarter acre of North facing land, this beautifully proportioned and exceptionally finished 5 bedroom residence is faultless. From the moment you walk down the driveway you are captured by the quality and style of this dramatic Richard Priest design. During construction the owners have left no stone unturned with 5/6 bedrooms, multiple living spaces including home theatre room. Outdoor entertaining is superb, with a huge North Facing alfresco dining experience and heated swimming pool. Inside a superb mixture of polished concrete and French oak flooring grace the living areas which are plumbed for central heating and cooling. Located just a very short stroll to the North Shore's finest beaches and the hub of Takapuna's shops and cafes makes this location envied by many. DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY to complete your family dream and enter into this exclusive enclave of prime properties. This home is built to last lifetimes and is one of the finest homes in the Avenues. A viewing will not disappoint. Contact Andrew Dorreen for more information and pricing instructions. For Sale by Tender 17th July 2013 at 4pm (unless sold prior by private treaty) Phone for viewing times.

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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Contact Andrew Dorreen for further information about any of these spectacular real estate offerings.

Cheap Beach Pad - MILFORD One Back From the Beach, this has to be one of Milford’s best buys! Contact Andrew without delay and explore the potential.

Minimalist Masterpiece – MAIRANGI BAY Rendered brick and cedar 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Synergy Homes built property. Cutting edge minimalist design offering expansive ground floor living, sensational outdoor entertaining and exquisite modern interiors. 3 mins from beach and shops and the vibrant Mairangi Bay village.

Masonry Cliff Top - TORBAY Affordable Cliff Front Living. 380sqm Concrete Home. This is fantastic value for money. Make an enquiry now! New Fixed Price $2,595,000

One home sold off the plans already with one opportunity remaining. This will be in hot demand, phone Andrew now and stake your claim early. This home will not disappoint!

Do you have a Precision Property? Spring is looming… A fantastic time to list your exclusive “Precision” property. There is limited time to get your property “sale ready”. Talk to Andrew now about getting your exclusive home prepared for the market. Andrew is now taking bookings for vendors who want to market their properties during this great period. Don’t wait - Get in fast as there are limited places available with several properties already locked in! Contact Andrew today 021 747 334.

Golden Mile Sales in June SO

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 January 1st 2013 Andrew has sold just over $57 million worth of North Shore real estate. This contributes to the total $89 million worth of property he has sold within the last 11 months! Andrew also holds the record for NZ's highest ever residential sale. Contact the agent who achieves exceptional results and does so with integrity.

MILFORD SEAWARD SIDE

Contact Andrew in confidence and arrange a time to catch up.

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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.

It's all about... Marketing One of the most common objections from vendors when selling their home is that they cannot afford a quality marketing campaign. Investing in marketing your home is not a cost, it’s an investment in the profits. You have to ask yourself... do you want a cheap marketing plan, or the marketing plan that will get you the highest price? Marketing is about getting noticed. Sales is about closing the sale. But you don’t close any sale if you don’t get noticed. Spending money on a quality marketing campaign is like taking out car insurance. What you are insuring is that you don’t under sell the biggest asset that you own. There is no doubt that the rise of the internet has fundamentally changed property buying and selling. It is now very simple to just type in a search criteria and have properties come to you. But new research shows that online websites can get congested – with a recent study showing that only 31% of people go as far as page two of search results. This means that if your house is further back in the field, it could be missed by nearly 70% of buyers.

To combat this TradeMe and RealEstate.co.nz have introduced premium listings, or feature pages, which get your property to the front of the website page again at a cost. As cheap as online campaigns are, it is money wasted if all it does is act as a billboard in the woods. New market insights show there are three different kinds of people interested in real estate. Active buyers who are looking to buy now, people who are monitoring to buy soon and passive market watchers who aren’t necessarily interested in buying at all, but like to keep an eye on what is going on. Different media attract different kinds of buyers. Online is extremely effective at attracting active buyers who are looking to buy now and are seriously hunting. But you also need to attract passive buyers as these are the people who won't act unless they fall deeply in love with your home. There has been research to prove that homes for sale that are advertised in both print and online media are more likely to be sold than those that used just one medium, they spent significantly less time on the market, and were less likely to discount their

sale price. Research also suggests that the bigger the advertising, the more expensive a potential buyer is likely to think the home is worth. We make a point of asking people who come through our open homes where they have seen it advertised and can also validate what researchers are saying. Here at Prestige Real Estate, we capture all the buyers with our marketing strategies for the whole of the North Shore and beyond. We have won the prestigious ASIA/ PACIFIC/ New Zealand marketing awards: Number One now for the fourth year in a row. Pretty impressive really for a local boutique real estate company. So if you want to promote your home to the best of its ability, then give Rosie and Rose a call. We believe in effective marketing. We have a track record of getting results, are enthusiastic and have strong negotiating skills and people like dealing with us. Let us help you make your next move. Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@ prestigerealty.co.nz or Rose Arnott 021876333, Email: rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz.

Milford Golden Mile

Land Is King

Character 2 level home. 3 Bedrooms, 2 on the ground master on the top. 2 Living, 2 bathrooms. Excellent indoor outdoor flow. Flat walking distance to Milford shops and beach. Private and secure. Lake and sea views from upstairs living. Beautifully presented.

1239m2 Land. Character brick home built 1960s modernised to suit a busy family.4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, open plan living, great deck entertaining area, north westerly facing, views to the city lights. Situated well back from the road. Subdivision potential here.

AUCTION July 16th 2013 2pm ( unless sold prior) Prestige Real Estate Int Ltd 9 Milford Road, Milford

AUCTION July 16th 2013 2 pm ( unless sold prior) Prestige Real Estate Int Ltd 9 Milford Road, Milford

64 Kitchener Road

Call Rose Arnott 021876333 or Rosie Houghton 021623952 Listing ID #6098

120 East Coast Road

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Call Rose Arnott 021876333 or Rosie Houghton 021623952 Listing ID #6100

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Elegant villa with water access and views on 1608m2 G.V $3,300,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/4106030

Traditional five bedrooms in Takapuna’s finest Avenues G.V $2,350,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/4107572

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Waterfront townhouse, immaculate with resort ambience G.V $2,100,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/101284888

Concrete and weatherboard, fabulous with great views and sun G.V $1,550,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/4106998

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