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February 2014 issue 40

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Sunday

Monday

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Browns Bay Market

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Devonport Craft Market

Devonport Community House, 10am

Tuesday

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, 2-5 years. $7 per lesson. Held at St Margrets Presbeteryian Church Hall, 151 Lake Road. 9.15-9.45am. 0212920252

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Wednesday

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Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

Shore Tenpin Seniors Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Dementia Social Group

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

Inverness Room, Council building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Scrabble (Every Tuesday)

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

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Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, 2-5 years. $7 per lesson. Held at St Margrets

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Presbeteryian Church Hall, 151 Lake Road. 9.15-9.45am.

0212920252

Shore Tenpin Seniors Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Dementia Social Group

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

Bowls

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

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$7 per lesson. Held at Devonport Community House. 1.30-2pm Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class,

Community Walking Group

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10

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The Rose Centre, 9:30am

Launch event for newly relocated Hobsonville Point Farmers Market

'The Landing', Seaplane Hangar (opp Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) 9am to 1pm, Website: www.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Phone: 021 209 1758

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, 2-5 years. $7 per lesson. Held at St Margrets

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Presbeteryian Church Hall, 151 Lake Road. 9.15-9.45am.

0212920252

Shore Tenpin Seniors Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Dementia Social Group

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

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North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Inverness Room, Council building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

(every evening 18th - 22nd). Bookings: 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Bowls

Pregnancy Yoga with Marika - $10 The Rose Centre, 9:30am

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"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, 2-5 years. $7 per lesson. Held at St Margrets

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Presbeteryian Church Hall, 151 Lake Road. 9.15-9.45am.

Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Shore Tenpin Seniors Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am Dementia Social Group St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Takapuna Senior Citizens

Indoor bowls and Rummikub 9.45am to noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Maurice 4898430

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

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North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Inverness Room, Council building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class, 2-5 years. $7 per lesson. Held at Devonport Community House.

Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

State Beach Series

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

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$7 per lesson. Held at Devonport Community House. 1.30-2pm Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 Community Walking Group Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

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Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers Browns Bay Market

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years.

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

State Beach Series

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

Kings Lounge, North Shore Events Centre, Argus Place 5:30 to 8pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

Wairau Valley Business Community Event

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

English Conversation Group Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:30pm Takapuna Beach, 6pm

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

State Beach Series Browns Bay Market

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Inverness Room, Council building, Glen Rd, Browns Bay Contact Ann 0276778272 9.15am-1.15pm

Cards 500 or Canasta

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years.

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9:15am

60’s Up Indoor Bowls

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

North Shore Bays Scrabble Club

Scrabble

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Community Walking Group

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

2-5 years. $7 per lesson. Held at Devonport Community House.

Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 (Every Tuesday)

St Georges Presbyterian Church, 10:30am

$7 per lesson. Held at Devonport Community House. 1.30-2pm Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Takapuna Beach, 6pm Devonport Community House, 1:15pm-2pm

Anzac Road Car park, 6am – noon

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Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am (every Wednesday)

Yoga for Mums and Pre-schoolers

Browns Bay Market

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years.

English Conversation Group

State Beach Series

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 1pm

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

Cards 500 or Canasta

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 12:45pm

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years.

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$7 per lesson. Held at Devonport Community House. 1.30-2pm Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Community Walking Group

Meet at Les Mills Takapuna, 8am

English Conversation Group

Beach Haven Community Centre, 10:15am

Peggy Pearl Knitters Group

Devonport Community House, 10:30am-12pm

Campbell Castor Indoor Bowling Club

Campbell’s Bay Primary School Hall, 6:45pm

February 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

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop, 11am-1pm. .

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

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Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class,

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am (Every Friday)

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

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Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Keep Fit

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252 (Every Friday)

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Rumikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12

Every Wednesday: Devonport JETS run 3km or 5km Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, King Edward Parade, 6pm.

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

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Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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Rumikub

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Keep Fit

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'The Landing', Seaplane Hangar (opp Hobsonville Ferry Terminal) 9am to 1pm, Website: www.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Phone: 021 209 1758

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

Launch event for newly relocated Hobsonville Point Farmers Market

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

The Poynton Art Show Opening

4pm, The Poynton, RSVP: To Gail on 09 488 5710, Free event, exhibition open for 1 month – call Gail to view.

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

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Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class,

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Keep Fit

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

Hobsonville Point Farmers Market at their new location. (Launches 15th-16th) Mairangi Bay Farmers Market Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

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Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm

(every evening 18th - 22nd). Bookings: 09 445 9900 info@rosecentre.co.nz

Rumikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12

Silly Cow, The Rose Centre, Belmont, 8pm (every evening 18th - 22nd).

Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

Dementia Social Group

Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 10am

60’s Up Exercises

Methodist Church Hall, Takapuna, 10am

Shore Tenpin Seniors

Extreme Entertainment Centre, Glenfield, 10am

Keep Fit

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10:30am

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Takapuna Senior Citizens,

Scrabble Fridays 9.45am-noon The Strand, Takapuna Contact Elise 4438554

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"Made to Move" Preschool dance and movement class,

2 - 5years. $7 per lesson. Held at Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna. 9.15-9.45am

Mairangi Bay Farmers Market

Green Gables, 8am

Browns Bay Weekly Circus Skills Workshop

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Browns Bay Grass Reserve, 11am-1pm

"Made to Move" Preschool ballet for 3/4years. $7 per lesson.

Taitamariki Girl Guides Hall, Auburn Street Reserve, Takapuna 10 10.30am Contact Chloe Pryor 0212920252

Rumikub

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 9am

Mums & Bubs: Movie and Hot Drink for just $12 Every Friday, The Vic, Devonport, 11am

Bowls

Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 1pm

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Contents: In the Channel

Channel Reader Offers During February enjoy special offers at: Skin Fresh - See page 14

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Cover Features 01 Channel’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 40 Feature interview: Spoken word poet Brian Gashema 43 Meet the Band: Five Mile Town

More features 08 45 56 59 78 85

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I’ve Been Positively Thinking Schoolgirl author Muskan Devta Dogs in the Community What’s Hot on the Shore The Channel Grill: Janey Carter The Healthy Channel: John Appleton Outdoor Adventures with William Pike

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Mole Man - See page 44

Eating Out 20 21 24 25

Feature Restaurant: Mexico, Takapuna Eating Out: Restaurant Listings Feature cafe: Coffee General Eating Out: Cafe Listings

Takapuna Beach 26 Beach Access with TBBA’s Matthew Braithwaite 46 Retail Therapy at Takapuna Beach

Milford 60 Milford: MBA News 64 Milford Centre News

02 BNZ Community Calendar 09 Out & About on the Shore

70 Devonport: DBA News 74 Devonport Retail: Devonport

Car Company

If you don’t get Channel delivered you can pick up a copy every month from your local North Shore BNZ store.

Migun - See page 46 Robyn Cameron Dental - See page 62 Caci - See page 66

Arts 18 86 87 88

The Vic The PumpHouse The Rose Centre Lake House Arts Centre

Education

Devonport

Out & About

Booklover - See page 38

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

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From the Editor

Channel Magazine publishing team: Editor Heather Vermeer, Publisher Aidan Bennett and Claudia Renford, Editorial/Advertising.

Loving the Heart of the Shore “The youth of today...” was a phrase I heard a lot whilst growing up. It was undoubtedly accompanied by a scornful shake of the head, a sigh, and proceeding words that never constituted a positive sentence.

As we launch into our first issue of 2014, our small but ever-busy team at Channel felt it was time to give a standing ovation to our “youth” by showing off some of the North Shore’s finest young talents. With the Northside publication on the reverse this month, we celebrate winners of the North Harbour Club’s annual AIMES Awards. The scheme, founded in 2004, rewards excellence in areas such as sport, arts, science and community service amongst local 13 to 25-year-olds.

Lorde, the current AIMES Supreme Award recipient, has eclipsed any past international accolades for New Zealand music with her two Grammys late last month, and is taking Shore talent to astounding new heights. There are many other names to familiarise yourselves with in this issue, and we’re pleased to be able to present such a breadth of talent in many areas of interest.

As well as all the award-winning talent in Northside, we introduce more Shore bright young things making their mark. Breakthrough band Five Mile Town are another exceptional and exciting Shore-based musical talent turning heads on the indie/folk scene. Spoken word poet Brian Gashema shares with us his harrowing story of survival and ensuing success in a performance art undergoing a revival.

And we find out how Shore schoolgirl author Muskan Devta is inspiring others through her writing. All are fine examples of the powerful mix of youth, positivity and determination.

If ever there was a way to quieten those old doubters, its in this month’s magazine.

Love is in the air this month, so we’ve got some ideas for sharing the love with local gifts. There are so many beautiful retailers here on the Shore, with more popping up each month, so do try and support these hard-working local retailers and restaurants with your Valentine’s gift buying and dining.

As I was flying back from my Christmas trip to England, depleted of all but the most minuscule amounts of energy needed to survive at the end of a monstrous, virus-filled journey across the world, I flew over the North Shore. The air was clear, the sea was turquoise, the land green. We’d left a dismally grey, cold and wet Manchester airport some 35 hours prior, and to be greeted by this travel brochure scene, descending over the Shore and islands of the Hauraki Gulf, was pure gold. I felt the love for the Shore like never before. And I smiled as I noticed Lake Pupuke, in the heart of Takapuna - some might say, the Shore - actually looks heart-shaped from the sky.

Have a fabulous February.

Heather

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I’ve Been (positively) Thinking...

I've been thinking... about skin cancer checks I've been thinking… for a while about getting my skin checked for cancer. I had a nasty mole removed a few years ago and having reached the 50 milestone a year or so ago I thought it prudent to have the check. I was spurred on recently also by the sad news about a couple of people I know who have had melanoma's spread to other parts of their body.

Before I go any further I want to make it clear that this is not an advert. No money has changed hands and the entity I am going to talk about doesn't advertise in Channel magazine.

Just around the corner from us in Takapuna is an organisation called The Skin Institute. I drive, walk or run past it regularly and I heard that they are the local people to check your skin. So I made an appointment for myself and my wife Michelle who (ssshhhh!) ticks over the big five-0 mid this year.

What a fantastic, professional and easy service they offer. It was a great experience and I urge you to take advantage of it if you have not had your skin checked and have been thinking about doing so.

I booked myself in for 8.30am with their expert Mark Izzard. Michelle was to follow at 8.45am. The neat thing about the appointment was when Mark realised we were husband and wife he suggested we have a joint check. He then proceeded to do the thorough checks while explaining the process and what we should be looking for on one another's skin.

His advice was that once he had done the thorough checks then we were the best people to look for changes in moles, spots and lumps on one another.

Makes sense.

Mark Izzard had a great manner as well. While he did burn off a few nasty little skin pieces from my body the whole process was actually very enjoyable.

And it isn't expensive either if you have medical insurance. We are with Southern Cross, so to date have not paid a cent but there may be a small fee that is applicable. There is no pre-approval required either.

So I urge you to have the check. It was very very easy. Much easier than I thought it would be so you really have no excuse. The sooner the better as well!

So I urge you to have the check. It was very very easy.

Much easier than I thought it would be so you really have no excuse. The sooner the better as well!

I’ve Been Thinking...

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

I've been thinking... about how good the modern retirement villages are for our elderly folk.

After losing my beloved father a couple of years ago, my mother has lived on her own for the best part of two years. Having visited The Poynton Retirement Village a few times (as they advertise in this fine magazine) I was sold on the place. I tried to get mum and dad to go there when dad was alive but from their perspective it wasn't the right time. But last year mum decided it was the right time. So in early April she will move into her brand new apartment at The Poynton (stage three) and can't wait (you can read about it in this issue!)

With the help of Rosie and Rose from Prestige Realty she has sold her home and the financial

equation has worked out really good for her. Money left over to enjoy herself in her remaining years!

What I have come to realise from this process is that these lovely retirement villages – and there are many very good ones on the Shore, and more coming – are so right for people like my mother. They are not like the traditional rest homes. These are residential villages that offer such a comfortable and safe environment with all the benefits of living in a like-minded community.

There is still a reluctance of many to consider living in a retirement village, but I tell you I am going to be in one as soon as I can be!

A big thanks to Lynda, Jan and the team at The Poynton for looking after my mum during this process. They have been great.

I've been thinking... that 2014 is going to be a great year. 2013 was a challenging one for many businesses but all the indicators for this year are very good so we are looking forward to growth and prosperity and 11 great issues of Channel Magazine!

And isn't this issue a beauty – two mags in one. Once again I have got a real kick out of We are big in Residential putting together and Commercial NorthSide, on the Shore our annual round-up of the huge efforts of the North Harbour Club Charitable Trust, an organisation that I am hugely proud to be involved with.

My mum Lillian trying out her new apartment.

Enjoy the read.

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Out & About on the Shore

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Pilates Unlimited Takapuna End-of-Year Celebration Pilates Unlimited, the authentic studio for men and women in Takapuna, celebrated the wrap up of 2013 with a Christmas Party at their Northcroft Street premises on Friday December 19th. The event included an advanced Pilates demonstration by five of the instructors. Taking this special demonstration class was visiting international Pilates teacher and trainer Cynthia Lochard. Many clients came to watch and celebrate Christmas. Members of the Channel team enjoyed the festivities as well.

Ruth Farrell, Sarah Stanley, Helen Davies, Vanessa Barrell.

Harriette Blackman, Lizzie Kumar, Carole Fraser, Ray Medemblik and Laiza Lima.

Aleisha Ward. Liz Reid, Ann Slegers, Trish Kelly.

John Mandeno, Lyn Dunn, Serena and Trevor Turnock.

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Anika Moa at Devonport Community House Top New Zealand singer Anika Moa gave a stunning performance of several of her hit songs, new material and a couple of covers - injected with her trademark humour - at a fundraising night at Devonport Community House. Tears and laughter were seen and heard amongst the audience during her highly entertaining acoustic set. Her moving tribute to her late father was countered by a hilarious rendition of 'I Will Always Love You' in the guise of first Dolly Parton, then Whitney Houston, and much amusing stage banter. Savoury nibbles and sweet treats, cash bar and a raffle contributed to making this fundraiser for Devonport Community Creche a winner in many ways.

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Kim Westgate, Emma Lewis, Louise Mead, Vicki Birks, Louise Evans.

Anika Moa, Tessa Dunleavy,

Shane and Lisa Marsh, Anna Syme, Jacqui Anderson, Alex Urquhart.

Simon and Becky Codling, Melissa Downs, Sandra and Kevin Conray.

Shirani Alfreds, Sarah McQuarrnie, Fiona Foster, Trixie Mueller-Leiendecker, Silke Schlichtmann.

Brendan O'Sullivan, Campbell Welson, Tim Chapman.

Gavin Woodward, Maddie Hay.

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Little & Friday and Trade Aid – Bananas about Fair Trade Little & Friday and Trade Aid combined to hold a special event at the Little & Friday Eversleigh Road Cafe in early December. This was an opportunity for guests to learn about Kim Evans passion for Fair Trade, ethical and organic food. Her presentation was in association with Trade Aid, All Good Bananas, Coffee Supreme and Nice Blocks. Trade Aid showcased Fair Trade ethical foods and treats including yummy banana muffins and donuts.

Kim Boyd, Simon Coley, Justin McArthur, Saskia Scheele.

Lulu Sandston, Georgie Sandston.

Robina, Caitlin, Sophie, Chris Morrison.

Brandon, Judy, Sam Rhodes.

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Songs and Shopping at Lake House North Shore Youth Music provided marvellous music to accompany a night of festive fun and shopping at the Lake House Arts Centre. Visitors enjoyed perusing beautiful gifts and bargains galore over the festive holiday season. The Fred Thomas Drive arts venue is home to many creative programmes throughout the year and on the night, shoppers could find out about upcoming courses as well as pick up some unique art gifts.

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Tania Parrott.

Beth Gordon, Daniel Gordon and Sunny Riordan.

Judy McCready, Adrienne Mawder and Joan Hamilton.

Frances and John Hanson.

Josh Pryor and Courtney Pryor.

Carol Herbert.

Susan Parson, Anne Wilson.

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A special book launch at BNZ Partners Muskan Devta, aged 14 years from Westlake Girls High School, launched her autobiography "I Dream" with the help of BNZ at the BNZ Partners Business Centre in Constellation Drive.

This is the second book that young Muskan has written. It's sponsored by her mother's employer, BNZ. In the book, the Westlake Girls student talks about life as a child with special needs. She says this book takes you on a journey through her life; her ups and downs, struggles, how she's been bullied.

She says she's not scared of writing, admitting that: "I just want to inspire people, especially if there are kids with disabilities reading this book - it's for them and the parents of these kids. I want to get their spirits up a bit and I want to challenge people's thinking. I want to make them aware that this is happening in society."

Muskan was born prematurely and with a condition called partial hemiplegia, which paralysed the right side of her body. She also suffered under-developed lungs, weak eyesight and a hole in her heart.

Doctors did not expect her to survive.

Just before she turned 5, the family decided to migrate from India to New Zealand, where they thought she would have a better chance at life.

All the proceeds of Muskan’s book are going to Starship Children’s Hospital in a gesture of thanks for their care and support of Muskan. For copies of the book and more enquiries email: idreambook2013@gmail.com. Read more on page 45.

Jonathan Fry, Angela Hayes, Emma Clemens, Michele Larnder, Julie Saikkonen, Matthew Cable.

Ruth Patterson, Susan Bilk, Jody Walker.

Morgan Nehoff-Muir, Joanna Kelly, Supreen Kaur, David Stone.

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Shakespeare in the Park at The PumpHouse The atmospheric ambiance of The PumpHouse's outdoor ampitheatre is providing audiences with a thrilling theatrical experience this summer. Starting last month and running through until 15th February, Shakespeare in the Park this year consists of performances of Shakespeare's Othello and Much Ado About Nothing on alternate evenings at the Killarney Park venue. This annual tradition of Shakespeare in the Park is upheld this year with the mix of the delightful comedy of Much Ado About Nothing and the popular tragedy Othello. A summer theatre experience with a difference!

David and Jane Firth.

Lisa O'Brien and Chris Joel.

Ruby Love, Zosia Lis, Matthew Jackson.

Barbara Hepburn and Beryl Louis.

Jonathan Drake, Lisa Yuretich.

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Molloys of Milford Christmas Party Molloys of Milford held their annual Christmas function at their Kitchener Road store during December. It was a lovely afternoon for customers, friends and family, browsing through all of Molloys spectacular and interesting merchandise whilst enjoying the festivities.

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Verty Molloy, David Smith, Dot McCrystal, Maurice Bartlett.

Kim and Mark Jacob.

Karen Senior, Noelene Rainham, Kerry Darke, Angus Lockie.

Karyn Green and Frederick Webb.

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Lindy Davis Book Launch at Paper Plus Takapuna Vanessa Kerr and her Paper Plus Takapuna team hosted a book launch for 'The Golden Scarab's Secret' a new book written by Lindy Davis, a local North Shore resident. This is Lindy's second book which she says was written for young adults. The idea for the book came as a result of her own summer holidays in New Zealand and Egypt. It's an adventure story that revolves around a group of kids who discover a plot to steal a priceless artifacts.

Vanessa says it is a great book – a must-read for young adults.

Richard Davis, Carli Davis, Joe Sayes.

Juliet Moses, Tanya Dobbe, Richard Parker, Raymond Dobbe.

Ari Davis, Nigel Russell.

Vanessa Kerr, Sarah Graham, Amber Masefield.

Deb Haworth, Lisa, Lucy and Steve Brock.

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MUSIC Festival of International Blues Festival of International Blues sees musicians brought together from around the world: One Stage, One Night. Get your tickets early - This is going to be a night not to miss.

Show starts 7.30pm. Tickets $25+ booking fee. Book at The Vic box office or online at www.thevic.co.nz

COMMUNITY MOVIE MORNINGS: Tuesday and Friday mornings at 11am.

Tickets $9 with $3 hot drinks!

FILM COURSE FOR KIDS: Advance enrolments for The Vic’s School Holiday Film Course are open. Participants will learn from an industry expert to write, direct and edit their own short film.

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Butter cream filling: 100g butter 2 cups icing sugar, sifted ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 tablespoons hot water Added extras if you choose: Red gel colouring (or any gel colouring for your theme) Assorted sprinkles

Join in the Valentine’s festivities by making this rich ‘melt in your mouth’ biscuit; it’s a lot like a chocolate kiss really.

Sublimely decadent and made with 70% cocoa solids chocolate this delightful recipe is sure to get you the result you desire on Valentine’s Day.

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Preheat oven to 170°C. Line three baking trays with baking paper.

Melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan on low stirring continuously, you don’t want to burn the chocolate. Once completely melted and combined set aside to cool.

Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into a bowl.

Stir the cooled chocolate and butter mix together with the sugar, vanilla extract and eggs and mix for several minutes with an electric beater or cake mixer.

Fold in the sifted dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Leave to set for a few minutes.

Roll teaspoon sized blobs of the mix into even balls and place evenly spaced on your baking trays.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly cracked on the top. Leave biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes and then transfer on to cooling rack to cool completely.

To make the filling beat the butter with an electric beater or in a cake mixer until pale, slowly add the sifted icing sugar until completely combined. Add your gel colouring until you reach a desired colour, making sure you beat well between each dollop added as gel colouring can sneak up on you! As you will be piping the centre add a tablespoon of warm water if you need a more fluid consistency.

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Merry Mexico If you’re looking for a fun, vibrant, and eclectic dining experience - Mexico is the place to go.

Situated on The Strand in Takapuna, this restaurant is constantly a hub of activity and unless you get in early you are more than likely going to have to wait for a table while you enjoy a Mexican beverage at the funky bar, such is its popularity.

The interior décor of Mexico transports its patrons to the namesake nation with Mexicana paraphernalia filling the uber cool space that looks out onto Takapuna beach.

The atmosphere is fast-paced, reminiscent of Mexican streets, and reflective of the style of food served.

Mexico has a delicious specialities list that includes their ever popular take on fried chicken, an experience not to be missed! Their gorditas with caramelised lamb, pomegranate, peanuts, and pimento pico was also very good.

The street-style food is full of big and complex flavours that leave the mouth watering. Different spice levels are indicated next to meals on the menu, which is great for people with varying spice tolerances.

The soft shell tacos are a big hit amongst patrons with beef, pork, duck, fish and vegetarian options available. A personal favourite on this particular visit was the blackened duck with green mango, green onion, and sour tamarind agua.

Mexico has a delicious specialities list that includes their ever popular take on fried chicken, an experience not to be missed!

Their gorditas with caramelised lamb, pomegranate, peanuts, and pimento pico was also very good.

Quesadillas are a great option to share with the table.

At the moment there are three dishes on offer – mushroom, frijoles, chilli, and parsley with corn

crema; roast cauliflower, chorizo, and mint with salsa borracha; chargrilled chicken, eggplant, walnut, and green onion with tomatillo.

The dessert menu has an interesting Mexican twist with options like banana and cinnamon horchata with rice pudding, and elderflower crema with plum margarita and a Mexican wedding biscuit.

Jugs of sangria and margaritas adorn the drinks menu, keeping the vibe of Mexico fun and lively. There are Mexican twists on classic cocktails, as well as an impressive selection of top-shelf tequila, and a long list of Mexican beers.

Mexico caters for kids too, with a specialised menu available, and be sure not to miss the chef’s specials! There’s always something new with seasonal dishes being created by Chef Javier on a weekly basis.

Mexico, 4 The Strand (McKenzies), Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland +64 9 280 1487, takapuna@mexico.net.nz www.mexico.net.nz

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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.

The aim of host Paul Lomax was to create a bar that’s simply a ‘great local’, and he’s certainly achieved that.

This is a place where you can enjoy good company, a huge range of drinks and great gastro pub food at reasonable prices. With their summer menu boasting a variety of delicious food (including gluten free options), now’s the time to head into your larger than life local. Why not come down to their all new Social Club, including a DJ in the courtyard and fantastic specials every Friday.

Tip: Don't forget to try the desserts - they're sensational!

Enjoy an authentic taste of India with fine cuisine at Raviz. The Takapuna restaurant has a sumptuous selection of curries to satisfy lovers of Indian cuisine - from the mild to the very hot! A warm and comfortable atmosphere awaits at this Hurstmere Road eatery, where the extensive menu includes all the Indian favourites - and a few surprises!

The secret of Raviz cuisine comes from the homemade spices - if you haven’t tried Raviz, you are missing out on some really wonderful Indian cuisine.

Lunch specials are available every day for just $10. Buffet dinners are served every Saturday and Sunday. Raviz is fully licensed, with dine in and takeaway options. Why not enjoy a Kingfisher beer with your curry, for just $2!

178, Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Open 11am2.30pm then 5pm until late, seven days 09 489 2400.

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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.

Open Mon to Sun 12pm - Late.

4 The Strand, Takapuna 09 280 1487 www.mexico.net.nz

Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway @ The Sentinel Building, Takapuna.

Just some of the excellent reviews on KOPIO Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway: • Viva People’s Choice Award • Best Beef Rendang in Auckland • Sunday Star Times Takeaway of the Week: Green Curry Chicken • Metro: Best Malay Seafood in Auckland • Highest rated Restaurant in Takapuna (Menumania) If you haven’t yet tried Kopio, go and find out for yourself what all these reviewers are raving about.

Open: Lunch 12noon to 2pm (weekdays), dinner 5pm to Late (every night).

KOPIO, The Sentinel Building, 3/3 Northcroft Street, Takapuna 09 486 0122 Treat: No BYO charge if you mention CHANNEL

Weekly deals include ‘Express Lunch’ every Monday – Thursday for just $13.90; Friday Social Club from 4pm; and Cider Sundays with live music and specials all day.

Open Mon - Sun 11am - Late.

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Takapuna

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 fries, just $15.

Fortune Fountain A spectacular setting and authentic Asian cuisine are giving diners enjoyable eating out experiences at Fortune Fountain Restaurant.

Quickly establishing itself as a major player on the Shore culinary scene, this Lake Road restaurant has landed with a bang. Ornate chandeliers, spacious dining rooms and an actual fountain give this place an opulent, palatial feel. Quality wines match the fine food: from show-stopping crayfish to the succulent squid and superb satay, Fortune Fountain does everything it does, well.

Open Mon to Fri 10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm 10:30pm. Sat to Sun 10:00am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 10:30pm.

Fortune Fountain Restaurant, 428, Lake Road, Takapuna. Phone 09 488 6789.

Tip: Create food envy with the magnificent crayfish dish!

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Eating Out

Guide

Takapuna

Takapuna

Takapuna

Sake Bar Nippon

Thyme Restaurant

Pinot Plus

After looking after the needs of 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.

Thyme Restaurant on Level 1 of the Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna provides award winning dining, blending fresh and innovative cuisine with an extensive menu that uses in season fresh local produce.

Open Tues to Sun 5pm - Late.

32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna 09 486 2249 Tip: Ask about our new loyalty cards. Spend $200 and receive a $10 credit off your next meal!

Takapuna

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 lamb fillet and Mahurangi duck leg.

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 from 6.30 to 9.30pm making Thyme Restaurant the perfect place to celebrate!

Devonport

Faro Steak House One of the most affordable yet satisfying meal options in Takapuna can be found at the characterful Faro Steak House. An incredible number of buffet offerings allow diners to select their choice of salads, including flavoursome couscous, pastas and fresh garden salad items, to match with their selection of meat or pasta dish. For as little as $12, guests at this ambient restaurant tucked away off 138 Hurstmere Road can enjoy a huge and delicious lunch or dinner guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. A variety of steak cuts from 21-day aged beef are served at the table sizzling and cooking on a hot plate and there are several kids’ meal options.

Open Mon to Sun Lunch 11:30am - 3pm, Dinner 5:30pm - 10:30pm.

138 Hurstmere Road 09 486 5050 Tip: Try a sizzling steak for lunch with all you can eat from the salad bar for just $15!

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: Experience Greek Night every Thursday!

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NEW YEAR NEW CHEF NEW MENU SAME JOHN Drink less, drink better Look forward to seeing you soon 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: Laurent Perrier Champagne by glass thru February $15.00

Devonport

Portofino Devonport Portofino Devonport is sharing even more ‘amore’ with a tantalising special this month and beyond. For $35 from Sunday to Thursday, diners can experience a true three-course taste of Italy. New menu includes starters such as Cozze all Genovese (steamed mussels) Risotto Verde (with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes) and many mains to choose from. Bistecca Al Pepe Nero (Scotch fillet), Calamari Luciana (squid in white wine) and Pollo Cacciatore (chicken in napoletana sauce) sit alongside traditional lasagne, fettucini and spaghetti options. Make sure you’re hungry - desserts are also included!

Open seven days for dinner from 5pm. Lunch from 11.30am on Fri, Sat, Sun. Upstairs at 26, Victoria Road, Devonport 09 445 3777 www.portofinodevonport.co.nz Treat: Three-course meal for $35, Sunday to Thursday.

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Milford

Milford

The Hub

Morgan’s Burgers

Talay Thai Restaurant

Your local in Milford! A little gem of a bar with the atmosphere of an old English pub located in the heart of Milford, tucked away behind New World.

A great place to meet after work or enjoy sporting events on the large screen TVs whilst enjoying the hospitality of a family-owned bar. The Hub have a secure gaming room. Pub menu available.

Exciting new restaurant providing the ultimate burger experience.

Tantalise your taste buds with an authentic Thai experience at Talay Thai. The popular restaurant in Milford, offers a variety of dishes including vegetarian and gluten fee options. But it is one of it's signature dishes, the BBQ beef, that is a true favourite amongst its customers - enjoy the sizzling sirloin marinated in traditional Thai spices, then flamed to perfection at your table!

Thursday - 'Believe it or not ' Quiz every Thursday 7.30pm start with free entry good prizes available.

Friday - live music

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 - Sun 11am - close 145 Kitchener Road Milford (behind New World) Ph: 489 4480

Open Mon to Sun 11am - 9pm, Milford Shopping Centre (next to Whitcoulls), 143 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 489 3431 www.morgansburgers.co.nz

Tip: Try the $10 Steak meals!

Tip: Not just great burgers. Calamari, Fish and Chips, Sirloin Steak specials also available.

Mid week roast available Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm-3pm.

Enjoy the authentic taste of thailand in this welcoming restaurant -whether you dine in or take out - you won't be disappointed.

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 Take away available - No MSG Treat: Lunch from $10.50 Tuesday - Saturday.

Positive Body Image – 1 day interactive workshop to help improve your self-acceptance and focus on your positive qualities instead of negative thoughts.

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS Raeburn House is a Community Development organisation in Milford. We have some exciting courses starting mid February to early March.

Arts Therapy – Expand your creativity, raise awareness of your own personal development and discover self expression in your art works. No art experience necessary.

Explore and improve

relationship skills.

Managing Anger & Stress – Learn how to develop skills to manage your emotions and reduce anger and stress in a safe, constructive manner. (Using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) Moving Past Depression & Anxiety – Learn CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills to reduce the effects of depression and anxiety in a small, safe and supportive group.

Developing Your Personality Potential – Understanding

Meditation – Learn meditation techniques to help calm your

Living with Chronic Pain (with Procare) – Provides you with self-management skills to gain more vitality, independence

Achieve Your Healthy Weight – Learn CBT techniques for

a Health Psychologist.

Creative Circles –

on the art of tivaevae making.

Job Search Skills – Develop a plan of action. In this workshop you will discover your values and skills, how to prepare a CV, interview well.

For more information and to register please contact Raeburn House ph: 441 8989 email: learning@raeburnhouse.org.nz or visit website: www.raeburnhouse.org.nz Costs vary from free to $120 per term. 20% discount for students (18yrs + over), and community service and gold card holders.

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Cafés on the Shore

Antidote

Venture into a treasure trove of goodies as you walk into the newly established Antidote cafe. Cure your coffee craving, indulge in fresh homemade foods, with gluten free options and relax in the quiet outdoor area. Not just serving coffee this little gem is also the home of Mummas Love, an up cycled store which sells unique vintage finds. Antidote also holds art classes in their large studio space Get your fix and visit their Facebook page for all the details.

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Open Monday- Sunday from 7am4.30pm 16 como street, Takapuna Ph: (09) 486 3834 Treat: Coffee loyalty cards available: buy six get one free!

Tiger Coffee

Takapuna

It’s exciting times at Tiger Coffee! Expertlymade coffees and delicious food is now being served from their new business hub at Wairau Road. Customers can sit outside, away from traffic, and enjoy great coffee at this Shore gem. The new premises at Wairau Road enable owner Sheona Kearney and her team to establish an ideal base from which to supply and service some of the world’s best coffee machines to the Shore and beyond.

Watch this space for more developments.

Upmarket Hinemoa Street in Birkenhead was given a shot in the arm last year with the arrival of Coffee General, and its sister coffee roasting company Merito, opening in March. Hot on its heels, the barista brains behind the brand who brought his coffee hub back home to the Shore after running a successful cafe in the city, played another blinding move by opening up in The Department Store.

Open 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday .

195B, Wairau Road. www.tigercoffee.com Tip: Visit Tiger Coffee at their new premises - enjoy a coffee outside!

Foodies’ Café and International Deli

Takapuna

Foodies' Deli Cafe is up and running in Barry's Point Road. More than a cafe, this new delicatessen has lots to offer with fabulous fresh cheeses from around the world. Great coffee, a range of breakfasts and lunches, including sandwiches to go. Eat in or take out. Foodies' is bringing something different to Takapuna - you'll love it!

18, Barry's Point Road, Takapuna info@foodiestakapuna.co.nz Tip: Try our impressive range of international cheeses.

Sumo Salad

At this popular café 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.

Coffee General at The Department Store

Takapuna

Open Mon to Fri 7.30am - 7pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 7pm. 67 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 09 489 7866 Tip: Home of free Brownie with every Hot Beverage

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Now Takapuna’s fine coffee fans can enjoy the fruits of Hans Pronk’s labour right here in Northcroft Street.

Undisputedly one of New Zealand’s leading coffee connisseurs, Hans is a super switched-on 20-something from Hans Pronk.

Browns Bay who is proving successful in his mission to elevate coffee creation to a science as well as an art form.

Putting in the hours working in cafes during his school days at Rangitoto College and whilst studying business at Massey University, Hans has since accrued several barista awards, has judged the NZ Latte Art Championship and has written a column on his specialist subject for the New Zealand Herald. He roasts the highest grade coffee beans sourced from far-flung corners of the globe as well as hand-picking the finest blends available from some of New Zealand’s finest boutique coffee companies.

The match up with The Department Store is one made in retail / refreshment heaven.

“Where the Department Store is a collaboration of of different retailers, so are we collaborational in our offerings from different roasters and food suppliers,” says Hans. “It’s a partnership that’s working very well.”

The Department Store cafe offers the same range of coffees and profiles the same selection of roasters as in Hinemoa Street and also offers a selection of superb cabinet food from some of the finest food producers around such as Rocket Kitchen, Loaf Bakers

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Milford & Devonport

Vibrant décor, stunning service and fantastic food are setting the standard at Vauxhall Milford. Expert baristas serve up gorgeous Gravity coffee in chic surroundings. Its sister café Vauxhall Devonport is a quirky neighbourhood hub and this vibe has been carried through to the newer café in Milford Shopping Centre.

Both offer standout eats, perfect for a leisurely breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Vauxhall Devonport 7.30am - 3.30pm Vauxhall Milford 8.30am - 5.30pm Tip: Try one of our delicious summer salads.

Swiss Bakery & Café

Milford

Gingerbread Houses, Traditional Fruit Cake, Biber, Swiss Christmas Konfekt, Speciality Cookies, Umer Leckerli, Party Breads, Chocolates large range of Bennets Mangawhai, New imported Swiss Chocolates ‘Ragusa’. Business Catering and Corporate Gifts.

Open Mon to Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 2:30pm.

5 Milford Road, Milford 09 489 9737

and D’lish. Kokako Cold Brew Coffee has been proving a big hit this summer, say Hans. “It’s something that you sip on because although it’s a cold drink, it has the same intensity as coffee.”

The Department Store cafe offers the same range of coffees and profiles the same selection of roasters as in Hinemoa Street and also offers a selection of superb cabinet food from some of the finest food producers around such as Rocket Kitchen, Loaf Bakers and D'lish.

Hans opened another Coffee General in Newmarket in October. It’s clear he knows what works and where. The Shore is all the richer for having the Coffee General now in two premium locations. Coffee surely can’t get any better, can it? If it can, our money says Hans will be the one to take it to the next level.

Coffee General, Ground Floor, The Department Store, 10 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, and 100 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Point. www.coffeegeneral.co.nz on Facebook and Twitter. Open seven days.

Tip: Sweet treats for Valentines Day!

Little King Café

Featuring in new café design book “Built for Caffeine” by The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford, Little King Café is setting standards on the Shore. See what Ben has to say about this stylish Milford coffee hub at www.bencrawford.co.nz/builtforcaffeine And its not just in the design field that this Café is causing a stir, it has also been voted Best Café in Milford by Metro. Style and substance, this place has it all.

132-136 Kitchener Rd, Milford 09 489 7278 facebook.com/LittleKingNZ

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COFFEE BAR & EATERY

Tip: Check out the new website www.littleking.co.nz

Little Red Cup

Recently renovated, the Little Red Cup, just up from the Takapuna Beach, is a café with style. A place to meet for breakfast, a coffee after your walk or that meeting with colleagues. All day menu uses free range and gluten free products. Also many tasty takeouts from the cabinets.

Open Mon to Fri 6.30am - 3pm Sat & Sun 7.30am - 3.30pm 178 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna 09 4894728 littleredcup178@hotmail.com Tip: Mention Channel Magazine for 15% off the lunch menu during February. (excluding weekends & beverages)

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Beach Access with Matthew Braithwaite, TBBA

The World Comes to Takapuna!

French Film Festival. Throughout February and March, Takapuna will experience a French revolution, as Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna co-hosts one of the largest French film festivals in the world, outside of France - The Alliance Française French Film Festival.

A special thank you to Lesley Simpson (Berkeley Cinemas Locations Manager) for her sensational efforts in bringing this premier cultural event to Takapuna.

The festival runs from the 28th of February until the 16th of March and will feature a mixture of hard-hitting drama and comedy, alongside spectacular animation and restored classics. www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz - www.bcg.net.nz

All Hands on Deck (Chairs)

Principal Sponsor:

Shop in Takapuna and you could be packing your bags for paradise. Just spend $25 at any participating Takapuna business between the 7th of February and the 17th of March and you could be in to win return flights for two to Hawaii with Hawaiian Airlines and four nights accommodation at Vive Hotel Waikiki, thanks to House of Travel Takapuna!

Rate Our Service and WIN

Rate your customer experience in Rate Our Takapuna and you could win one of our fantastic monthly prizes. Here are this month’s lucky winners: Bliss Reflexology (80 Minute Massage Voucher) - D Pile. House of Travel Takapuna ($50 Voucher) - S Taylor. BNZ Takapuna (YouMoney Account with $50 kick-start) – A Redwood. The Elephant Wrestler ($50 Voucher) - C Lyne. Jam Organic Café ($50 Coffee Card) - P Rainey.

Blankenberge Belgian Beer Cafe e p th e Ca ($50 Voucher) - G McKenzie. Caffe Cu nce sto m er E x p erie Massimo (10 Free Coffees Card) – SIMPLY SCAN THE QR CODE OR GO TO: N Crump. Les Mills Takapuna (1 http://bit.do/taka FURTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT: Month Free Membership) - S Sheeran.

WWW.TAKAPUNABEACH.CO.NZ Berkeley Cinemas Takapuna (2 Free Movie Passes) – K Murrell. Paper Plus ($30 Voucher) – M Weatherley. Blunderbuss ($20 Voucher) – M Bramwell. Burger Fuel (2 Burger Vouchers) – C Pearce. om

Takapuna Beach Cup. With over 1000 national and international paddlers, the 2014 Takapuna Beach Cup is set to be a spectacular show of strength and determination set against the iconic backdrop of Rangitoto.

Various racing events will take place over three days, seeing competitors paddling

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Dr. Mobiles: Business of Excellence Winner. Congratulations to Dr. Mobiles who have been awarded as this month’s Business of Excellence due to the consistently exceptional customer experience testimonials they have received in the “Rate Our Service and WIN” survey.

Launched in February 2011, Dr. Mobiles began as a mobile phone repair business but have adapted to meet changing customer needs, now servicing smart phones, tablets, laptops and desktops with a “No Fix - No Fee” policy.

With free delivery and a mobile repair service, you don’t even have to leave home or the office to see the Dr. Dr Mobiles Ltd, 1 Huron Street, Takapuna. 09-551 5344 - www.drmobiles.co.nz

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A-Class Catamaran World Championships. Whether you’re watching from the water or the seawall, make sure you don’t miss the excitement of seeing worldclass sailors, including members of Emirates Team New Zealand, fighting it out on the water at the A-Class Catamaran World Championships in Takapuna, this month. With 60 sailors from 10 nations racing alongside 25 of New Zealand’s best A-Class sailors, the action on the water will be fast paced and hard fought.

There’s no charge for spectators so grab your deck chair and enjoy the racing.

5th – 16th February. www.sailingeventstakapuna.com

Experience the Difference

W o rld !

Takapuna’s French Revolution

through the waters of the Hauraki Gulf in New Zealand’s premier outrigger and paddle festival. 21st-23rd February. www.takapunabeachclub.com

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Christmas in Takapuna. The 2013 Takapuna Christmas Carnival was an overwhelming success due largely to the sensational local performers that took to the community stage. Singers, dancers, musicians and cheerleaders were the toast of the town, putting on a show that kept the crowds of carnival goers entertained and amazed throughout the night.

A huge thank you to Aidan Bennett who, with the support of Local Board member Grant Gillion and Parks Officer Matt Woodside, helped give Takapuna extra sparkle this Christmas by working overtime to light up the chestnut tree in Hurstmere Green in time for the Outdoor Christmas Movie Night.

And finally, congratulations to Jackie Kerridge, who had an extra special Christmas after being drawn as the lucky winner of the $10,000 Christmas Shopping Spree!

Following a consultation with BNZ bankers, to help her be good with her money, Jackie hit the shops with her daughter for an unforgettable day.

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In Takapuna this month, you’ll have the most international experience possible without a passport!

The A-Class Catamaran World Championships and the Takapuna Beach Cup are drawing competitors and spectators from across the globe to our beautiful beach while the French Film Festival will be bringing us the best of contemporary French cinema.

If that’s not enough international action, you even have the chance to win a Hawaiian Holiday thanks to House of Travel Takapuna!

On the homegrown front, you can’t go past the Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival. With key events including Sun & Sound, the Family Beach Day and the Snapper Festival, this annual event is only going to get bigger and better.

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Takapuna

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This month at

Introducing our newest contributor, Kate Alexander.

Kate is a stylist for her own company Places and Graces. This month she provides some tips on getting your home ready for sale.

Do I really need to paint that wall?

Takapuna: Berkeley Cinemas

Kate Alexander.

So you've bought your new dream home and now have the daunting task of selling your existing home. All of a sudden you start to spot the things that need fixing. The 'to do' list can quickly get out of control. How do you know what will and won't make a difference to the all important sale price?

First step... ask your agent. They know buyers. An honest relationship with your agent, one where you don't get offended when they point out the downsides of your property, is very important. Meet them at least half-way.

Hire an interior stylist. A stylist's job is to present your home at its absolute best. They are skilled at highlighting the pros and hiding the flaws, and are not emotionally attached to your home, or its contents, enabling them to see the home from a buyer's perspective.

De-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter. It's like when you pack for a holiday they say lay out your clothes a week before you go and each day remove something. Think of it as a good way to start the moving process. Keep only what you really need.

Focus on things that will make an impact. There is no point replacing an old fence when the new owner might decide to change the layout of the garden, but painting it a dark colour will help it recede and be less noticeable. A few picture hook holes in the wall can be easily forgiven but a watermark or anything suggesting poor maintenance can trigger doubt in a buyer's mind.

Entrances, storage and warmth. Ensure your entrances are obvious and inviting - plants, coloured doormats, feature artwork and mirrors are all useful items for this. Ensure storage cupboards are tidy and 3/4 full - an almost-full cupboard shows its potential without looking empty and unlived-in. Remove any signs of coldness - wash or remove mouldy curtains, and make use of air fresheners.

Give yourself a few weeks to prep for your home being on the market.

Work with good professionals who know their stuff and your investment will pay off.

For more advice on getting your house market-ready email kate@placesandgraces.com

Takapuna

French Film Festival comes to Takapuna The Alliance Française French Film Festival is now one of the largest French Film Festivals outside of France in the entire world and a diverse showcase of the best contemporary French-language cinema. This year the festival will return to 11 cities nationwide including Takapuna from 28th February to 16th March 2014!

“We are delighted that the festival will launch in Takapuna this year,” says Berkeley Cinemas Location Manager, Lesley Simpson. “We see huge potential in developing Takapuna as a festival venue and look forward to the amazing selection of French films on offer.”

Belle and Sebastian, Homeland, The Day of The Crows, and Tour De Force are just a few titles to get those French taste buds tingling!

The full film selection has just been announced and tickets are on sale now.

For more information collect a brochure from Berkeley Cinema in Anzac Street or check online at www.bcg.net.nz and www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz.

Call Kate on 021 358 303 to book a stylist for your home or special event. placesandgraces.com

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Shore City: Poncho Channel Feature: …

Shore City: Back to work style

Summer Work Wardrobe Essentials A little retail therapy is the perfect way to banish those back-to-work blues. We popped in to Shore City to check out the latest styles to update your work wardrobe.

Colour Crush

Forough and Sean Soltani.

Go Mexicana at Poncho!

A hearty plate of nachos topped with succulent chicken breast, guacamole, salsa, baby cos lettuce, sour cream and heaps of cheese is enough to feed the heartiest appetite whilst out shopping. This food is filling, flavoursome and looks fabulous. And it's being served to visitors to the stylish Shore City in Takapuna, courtesy of the centre’s newest addition, Poncho.

Friendly and fashionable local couple Sean and Forough Soltani have brought their love of Mexican cuisine to the heart of Takapuna in this, the second of their food outlets in Shore City. The owners of Olives Kebabs in the centre of the food court, have just opened the latest fruit of their labour and are rightfully proud of what they have achieved.

Smartly dressed Sean and Forough were all smiles when Channel met up with them ahead of this issue. Experienced chef and hospitality businessman Sean said: “We are really pleased to open Poncho here. We love Mexican food and have run a previous Mexican food business. We like making Mexican food the old-fashioned way.”

Large portions of quality fare are offered at very reasonable prices. The huge nachos dish, with a base of either chicken or beef costs just $11. And it’s a full dinner-sized amount of food - no miniature burritos here.

The pair are keen that diners unaccustomed to Mexican food are not put off by pre-conceptions about the spicy heat of the South American dishes. “We make our dishes as spicy or as mild as people like them. Mexican food doesn’t have to be all about being hot!”

Based in Takapuna, Sean and Forough are of Iranian origin, but are loving living and working on the Shore and have been in New Zealand for over 10 years.

They have a ‘super cute’ 18-month-old daughter Surin who keeps the pair busy outside of work.

Channel loves to support local people in local business, so its not only for their fabulous - and fairly priced - food that we heartily recommend Poncho as a satisfying stop-off on your next trip to Shore City, whether shopping or not.

Poncho, Lower Level, Shore City, Cnr Lake Road and Como St, Takapuna.

Open seven days, 9am to 6pm, 9am to 9pm Thursdays.

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Swap boring black handbags and shoes for bright Summer hues to achieve an instant wardrobe lift.

We loved this Guess shoulder bag from Strandbags in tropical turquoise (left).

The latest Ice watches at Fifth Avenue Diamond Jewellers took our fancy too, with white, pale pink and bright yellow our favourite colour picks (below right).

We also saw lots of Summer shades in-store at Mi Piaci, Overland and Hannahs. From heels to ballet flats, stylish wedges to strappy sandals, there were simply too many perfect picks to take you from the boardroom to after-work drinks for us to pick just one pair.

Opposites Attract Black and white top the work-wear must-haves every year. Update your wardrobe with this season’s bolder stripes, such as this super-flattering striped pencil skirt we spotted at Country Road (left).

Suits You Whether you want to dress to impress, or your workplace is more button-up than dressdown, you can’t go past a perfectly tailored suit jacket, pants or skirt.

Jacqui E has a new range of suiting essentials in-store that include details like peplums and pleats for a feminine touch (right).

We also adored the impeccable tailoring we saw at Cue. You have to check out their snake and croc inspired reptile prints in person by the way. These are stand-out pieces that your workmates will envy.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Belt from MAX, Guess bag from STRANDBAGS, dress from CUE, Ashley Fogel belt (on dress) from HARTLEYS, pants from JACQUI E, black & white shoes from MAX, white shoes from OVERLAND, shoes (on floor) from MI PIACI, owl from BED BATH N’ TABLE, skirt from MAX.

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Health & Fitness: with Les Mills Takapuna

By Claire Bellingham Personal Trainer at Les Mills Takapuna

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It’s a time-honoured tradition to set ambitious weight loss goals at the start of the new year. But January is a tricky time to achieve these goals as the festive period does not end on December 31st. Many people are out of routine for most of January while they enjoy trips, house guests and school holiday activities.

It’s a relaxed social time to recover from the pressure of Christmas and enjoy the sunshine. Lots of relaxed socialising revolves around food and then the month ends with a long weekend. These are not ideal weight loss conditions! It’s no surprise that by February many people have entirely abandoned the goals they set only a month ago. Don’t be disheartened, make February the month you begin.

Where to start? First assess the damage. Bite the bullet and stand on the scales or book an appraisal. Don’t be too demoralised if the number is higher than expected! Your post-holidays weight is a reflection of the fun times you have had over the festive season. It’s a “line in the sand” to look back on later and congratulate yourself on how far you have come.

Then set a target. Make 2014 the year you set a realistic weight loss goal.

People vary in the rates their bodies can adjust but a healthy weight loss target is an average of half a kilo a week. For many people the most sensible goal is a modest kilo a month. If you start in February and finish in November you’ll lose 10kgs before next Christmas.

A great goal and strong motivation won’t get you there without a robust plan.

The new year is a good time to sign up with a personal trainer. A personal trainer will let you know if your goal is realistic and then help you create a plan with activities and targets.

A good exercise plan is efficient. It has the right mix of exercise types and recovery periods, avoiding counter-productive over-training. You’re more likely to adhere to a plan based around activities you enjoy. At this time of year there are many great outdoor options. Don’t forget the Les Mills free outdoor Body Balance class held outside the Takapuna Beach Café on Sundays at 9am. Beach Series has restarted on Tuesday nights. There’s Round The Bays on Sunday March 9th if you’d like a short-term walking or running goal to aim for as part of your plan. Les

Mills members can attend Round The Bays as part of Team Takapuna for a fun day out.

A great goal and strong motivation won’t get you there without a robust plan. The new year is a good time to sign up with a personal trainer.

As you consider ways of meeting your goals beware of fad diets. Any regime promising fast dramatic solutions to a large problem is probably too good to be true. It certainly is possible to lose 10kgs in 10 weeks if you are prepared to live miserably enough but it’s hard to keep it off, few people stay on those wagons.

If you drop weight quickly and pile it back on just as quickly it’s more than just demoralizing and embarrassing. It’s damaging for your health and catastrophic for your metabolism.

The safest most effective way to meet your weight loss goals is through the healthy habits of regular exercise and balanced eating.

Come and join us at Les Mills Takapuna and make 2014 your best year ever.

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The New Year’s kicked off, have You? Now’s the time to kick those stale old habits that have gone past their use-by date. Don’t let them hold you back – boot them out and unleash yourself with some fresh routines for 2014.

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The Harbour Access Trust: News

National Ocean Water Sports Centre February Update Peter Wall, Chairman of the Harbour Access Trust provides an update on progress of the National Ocean Water Sports Centre to be developed near Takapuna Beach.

The Harbour Access Trust (HAT) and Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) are preparing new comprehensive plans for the National Ocean Water Sports Centre (NOWSC) to be developed on the northern end of the Takapuna beach reserve, partly on the site currently occupied by the camp ground.

In December, HAT and YNZ presented preliminary plans to the board of Takapuna Boating Club, demonstrating how the Takapuna Boating Club rescue boat and inflatable support boats could be housed within a new comprehensive NOWSC development, rather than stored within the existing shed adjacent to the Takapuna Beach CafĂŠ. The board of Takapuna Boating Club endorsed this intent and HAT and YNZ will consult with Waka ama further to ensure that their facilities and requirements are able to be accommodated within any new plans.

We see this being a unique opportunity to create a new water sports facility capable of providing the high performance training facilities for YNZ, new and improved facilities for Takapuna Boating Club and Waka ama and a community area for the public who wish to access and enjoy the waters off Takapuna Beach.

The plans will ensure that the majority of the reserve is returned to the community with no constraints on public access, including the roof of the single story NOWSC, which will be at the level of Alison Avenue and will provide landscaped seating and public viewing areas.

HAT and YNZ attended the Davenport Takapuna Local Board meeting on December 17th where the board members passed a series of resolutions calling for Council Officers to advise on the costs and feasibility of investigating alternative sites for NOWSC within the Takapuna Beach reserve area.

The board also sought a more open and inclusive planning process to include the various stake holders. Hat and YNZ acknowledge this process

and having themselves examined a number of alternative sites, the costs of such sites and whether these would be 'fit for purpose' for YNZ, remain focused on delivering the NOWSC on the northern end of the reserve. This is undoubtedly the best site, being fit for purpose, affordable within the funding sources, and capable of providing the best integrated facility for the various users and at the same time returning the bulk of the reserve area back to the community. We also accept the need for a more open and inclusive planning process and will consult and engage those parties with a vested right and interest in the development.

Our programme over the new few months will provide for the further consultation with Waka ama and other parties and the development of further preliminary plans and costings which will form the basis for the detailed plans for our resource management application.

The full consulting team of architects, planners, traffic, landscape, engineering and legal advisors are being briefed with a view to lodging the notified resource consent within the next few months. We hope to have preliminary plans, which can be made publicly available, before the formal lodging of resource consent.

The notified resource consent will allow for those who both oppose and support the plans to make their formal submissions.

HAT and YNZ acknowledge opposition from a number of parties and individuals, including those who wish to see the camp ground remain, and respect these views. The operative Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan and the underlying zoning of the site are the key determinates in what we are able to develop on the northern reserve site and our plans will respect these provisions.

In summary, it is continued consultation and preparation of the resource consent application for early lodgement with Auckland City.

About the Harbour Access Trust (HAT) The Harbour Access Trust was originally established to work with North Shore City Council to deliver a ferry service to Takapuna and Browns Bay. Both the council and central government then asked the trust to act as developer and promoter of the National Ocean Water Sports Centre (NOWSC) to be established in Takapuna. Trustees are Peter Wall, Ralph Roberts, Dave Donaldson, Peter Montgomery, John Sandford, Sandra Wakeford and Peter White.

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Takapuna Beach: Repertoire

Your questions answered by

Meghan Maher Repertoire’s Style Director

Sale is everywhere at the moment.

What items should I look at buying during sale?

Sale provides a great opportunity to buy into labels and ranges that you love that would normally be out of your price range during the season. Be careful with these high-ticket items and only buy pieces that you really love and will treasure. We can have a tendency to fall ‘out of love’ with our pieces as time goes by.

I recommend investing in high-ticket items such as jackets, coats, evening and event wear pieces or seasonal clothing such as swimwear or active outdoor wear. These garments can be expensive to alter due to their special construction, so it is important that they fit properly and are well made.

Sale is also a great time to buy clothing items that are very current and ‘on trend’ i.e. not a timeless or classic piece. It means that when the trend is over you will not be disappointed that the piece is out of date because you paid a great price for it.

Please always remember to never ever compromise on fit and to only buy items that you know will work back with other pieces in your wardrobe.

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Pregnancy is a wonderful time to be thoroughly enjoyed and cherished. However, it is also a time during which a woman's body needs extra care and often a change to the normal beauty regime is required.

Due to altered hormone levels, most women will notice changes to their skin during pregnancy, and often increased sensitivity or pigmentation is noticed or even an increase in acne breakouts. Many women are concerned about the ingredients in their regular cosmetics during pregnancy, such as Vitamin A. The experienced and highly trained beauty therapists at Escape Spa will tailor treatments to specific needs and discuss suitable homecare products. Regular facials during pregnancy will definitely be beneficial for the skin and also provide much-needed relaxation and pampering Stretch marks are a major concern for pregnant women, and it is important to nourish and support the skin during this time to avoid stretch marks as much as possible. As with all skin concerns, nutrition plays a vital role. A sufficient amount of protein and essential fatty acids, as well as lots of green leafy vegetables should make up the core of the diet to support healthy and strong skin. Externally, daily application of a good body oil such as Comfort Zone Bio Certified Body Oil, Environ AVST Body Oil or the Pure Fiji Coconut Body Butter will nourish the skin and help in the prevention of stretch marks.

Swollen legs and feet are another dreaded problem during pregnancy, but this can be relieved by drinking enough water and regularly putting one's feet up above heart level. To improve lymph flow, make dry-brushing a daily habit.

Use a soft body brush, and starting at the heart, gently brush the whole body in small movements, always in the direction of the heart. Done regularly, the reward will be beautiful soft skin and improved lymph flow.

Sometimes, expecting mothers just need some 'time out' and a relaxing massage is the perfect treat. Sore muscles are soothed and stress is lifted away by a skillful and caring massage therapist. At Escape Spa we offer a Tropical Mamma Relaxation Massage, using organic tropical oils to nourish sensitive skin and release stress. In combination with a sugar rub exfoliation, reflexology treatment or pedicure, this is the ultimate indulgence.

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life – a time to reflect and make healthy lifestyle changes as well as a time to look after oneself and be gorgeous!

"Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born." - George Bernard Shaw

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Takapuna Retail Spotlight: OPSM Hurstmere Road

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Ashreet Nath, Optometrist and franchise owner at OPSM Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Sharon Yun, qualified Dispensing Optician.

Meet your local eyecare professionals OPSM – now open in Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach Ashreet Nath, Optometrist, has recently returned to Auckland after practising with OPSM in Adelaide for four years. The experience of working with OPSM's cutting edge eyecare technology and great eyewear brands ignited a spark that made him decide to be become an OPSM franchise owner. In a move that's great for local business, Ash has decided to take on the new OPSM store in Hurstmere Road opposite the Post Office in the heart of Takapuna.

Ash grew up in Auckland and was keen to return home to start a business that aligns with his passion for providing the best eyecare possible. Being the franchise owner also means that he will provide consistently high level of eyecare and will be the regular optometrist in the store whenever you need him. Ash is always happy to help, if you have any questions about your vision or your eyes he is more than happy to answer these questions for you.

"Everyone regardless of age needs to have their eyes checked every one to two years," says Ash. "Eye health is something we can easily take for granted so we only tend to check our eyes when our vision changes. However, most eye diseases like glaucoma may not obviously affect vision until it's too late. Eye health education is my passion and the best way to prevent and treat anything is to detect it early."

Sharon Yun, qualified Dispensing Optician and a key member of Ash's team, has been working in the industry, locally, for the past nine years.

"As an Optician, it is very important for me to understand our customers' lifestyle and work environment through conversation so I can offer the best solutions for each individual," explains Sharon. "The combination of a flattering frame and custom made lenses make for perfect vision. This is where our OPSM Accufit technology comes in. Accufit aligns the face, lenses, eye, prescription and

lens relationships to provide the most crisp vision.

Ash says he is thrilled with the central site in Takapuna. "An advantage to being on Hurstmere Road is our customers are able to try their eyewear especially sunglass lenses outdoors to get a true feel of the lens and appreciate the true colour of their frame in natural light. Artificial light and natural light are two different things and it is important to trial sunglasses in natural light outdoors before buying them. Most of our customers also get to trial their new prescription by looking at street signs, car number plates and shop signs.

Eye health is something we can easily take for granted so we only tend to check our eyes when our vision changes. However, most eye diseases like glaucoma may not obviously affect vision until it's too late.

I am a kind of person that needs explanations as to why this product is beneficial for me and my lifestyle. I think our customers expect the same thing."

OPSM Hurstmere Road stock all the leading brands, including RayBan, Versace, DKNY, Burberry, D&G, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana.

Call or visit the team at OPSM Hurstmere Road. Ashreet Nath (BOptom TPA), Optometrist Director, Shop 8, 62-78 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Phone 488 7132, Email: Ashreet.Nath@opsm.co.nz

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Book Reviews for Booklovers from The Booklover

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Many are still haunted by the war and dealing with loss in their own way: Hettie, a dance instructress, lives at home with her mother and her brother, who is mute after his return from combat. One night Hettie meets a wealthy, educated man and finds herself smitten with him. But there is something distracted about him, something she cannot reach. Evelyn works at the Pensions Exchange, through which thousands of men have claimed benefits from wounds or debilitating distress. Embittered by her own loss, she looks for solace in her adored brother, who has not been the same since he returned from the front. Ada is beset by visions of her son on every street, convinced he is still alive. Helpless, her loving husband has withdrawn from her. Then one day a young man appears at her door, seemingly with notions to peddle, like hundreds of out-of-work veterans. But when he utters the name of her son, Ada is jolted to the core. These three women become braided together, their stories gathering tremendous power as the ties that bind them become clear, and the body of the Unknown Soldier moves closer and closer to its final resting place. A compelling portrait of three intertwining lives caught at the faultline between empire and modernity, Wake captures the beginnings of a new era, and the day the mood of the nation changed forever.

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From the bestselling author of Loving Frank, the passionate and turbulent story of Robert Louis Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny. At the age of 35, Fanny van de Grift Osbourne leaves her philandering husband in San Francisco to study art in Belgium, with her three children and nanny in tow. Not long after her arrival, however, tragedy strikes, and Fanny and her brood move to a quiet artists’ colony in France where she can recuperate. There she meets Robert Louis Stevenson, ten years her junior, who is instantly smitten with the earthy, independent, and opinionated belle Americaine. A woman ahead of her time, Fanny does not immediately take to the young lawyer who longs to devote his life to literature rather than the law – and who would eventually write such classics as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. In time, though, she succumbs to Stevenson’s charms, and the two begin a fierce love affair marked by intense joy and harrowing darkness that spans decades as they travel the world for the sake of his health, following their art and dreams, eventually settling in Samoa where Robert Louis Stevenson died and is buried.

The Aviator's Wife - Melanie Benjamin $33 In the spirit of the recent bestsellers Loving Frank, The Paris Wife and Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples, Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. When Anne Morrow, a shy college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States. But despite this and other major achievements, she is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness. With stunning power and grace, Melanie Benjamin has created an emotional story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away.

The Triple Package: What Really Determines Success - Amy Chua & Jed Rubenfeld $37 Exploding the conventional wisdom of success, The Triple Package is an eye-opening examination of how three cultural traits enable some groups to outperform others. Why do Jews win so many Nobel Prizes and Pulitzer Prizes? Why are Mormons running the business and finance sectors? Why do the children of even impoverished and poorly educated Chinese immigrants excel so remarkably at school? It may be taboo to say it, but some cultural groups starkly outperform others. Bestselling authors Amy Chua (Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother) and Jed Rubenfeld (The Interpretation of Murder) reveal the three essential components of success – its hidden spurs, inner dynamics and its potentially damaging costs – showing how, ultimately, when properly understood and harnessed, The Triple Package can put anyone on their chosen path to success.

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Channel Feature Interview: Brian Gashema, Young Rising North Shore Poet

Wars & Words Meet spoken word poet Brian Gashema…

“I am white...” So begins 16-year-old Brian Gashema’s moving poem ‘I am Me’ about his life and identity as a young New Zealander. The pause after these three words was as powerful as any words spoken on the platform he shared with some of Auckland’s foremost movers and shakers in business, arts, science, technology and politics last year. The words ‘...Nike Air Forces and heavy panasonic speakers’ followed, in reference to his early basketball and musical influences, in this clever spoken word piece that has captivated audiences and tells a story worth hearing. Channel’s Heather Vermeer met Brian at his Northcote home.

Poetry has a new face and a new voice. Brian is one of a new wave of spoken word poets in New Zealand who are telling their stories and creating an exciting revival of this not-so-common performance art. With a palpable energy, a raw edge and a visual connection, members of the Rising Voices Youth Movement are bringing poetry back. And making it relevant, and riveting, for a new generation.

The past year has been huge for one of the country’s proponents of this new wave of spoken word poetry, whose steps onto stage are preceded by a bewildering back story.

When Brian Gashema was just four years old, he could recite the entire Eminem hit Lose Yourself, perfectly. Those familiar with this 2002 Oscar-winning hit from the film 8 Mile, would understand the sense of amazement felt by his mum Micheline when she heard her this. “No-one can sing Eminem, but Eminem!” She remembers thinking. “But Brian could, and he was four! Our family were amazed.” Brian admits he always had to make himself heard in a family of ‘big characters’ and developed an early love of drama and music. But drama of the real life kind plagued Brian’s early years.

His parents fled a war zone to give their children the best opportunities they could. His father Raymond, previously ‘an intense businessman’ who worked in import/export and his mother Micheline, a qualified nurse, fled Burundi, Africa, in the wake of a bloody war between two fighting tribes.

“Having other family members and friends being killed and villages being burned down, my parents decided it best to move to a place where they could have better

opportunities for themselves and the family.” said Brian.

They headed for Kenya where Brian spent much of his childhood. The family relocated to Uganda, then Tanzania, and experienced more trauma with the tragic loss of Brian’s younger sister when a bus the family were travelling in, veered off a bridge.

Chelsea and mum Micheline were thrown out the window into a river below.

Chelsea was just one-year-old when she drowned next to her mother who had broken her leg in the freak accident.

“It’s hard to understand how someone recovers from that,” said Brian, clearly still emotional in the telling of this traumatic event. “It was a very hard time for our family, with Mum, who is usually so active - she doesn’t know what these sofas feel like to sit on, for example - unable to walk with a broken leg as well as dealing with this terrible grief.”

It was a poem about his Mum that had the audience in tears and on their feet at the TEDx Youth Auckland event at Auckland Museum late last year.

“Mum’s always the one who is always keeping everyone happy,” he gushes.

“Over the years, I have found myself simply in awe of my Mum.” The family chanced across an opportunity to move to New Zealand nine years ago and have worked hard to make it work. Mum Micheline found her nursing qualifications didn’t translate to the equivalent positions here, but has taken work in nursing homes and other healthcare roles. Brian’s father Raymond now works as a bus driver. Their modest house in Northcote is a warm, welcoming hub of family portraits and a happy buzz of chatter with Brian’s younger brother and sister, as well as an older brother, meaning there is always lots happening in the Gashema house.

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Poets Grace Taylor, Marina Alefosio and Brian Gashema.

Brian and his mother, Micheline.

- combine with his writing talent to create a guy capable of making a big impact through his performances.

He was the overall winner of the nationwide Rising Voices Poetry Slam competition held at The Civic Theatre in Auckland. It was his first major competition and he was the youngest entrant. “Winning that was huge for me,” smiles Brian. And speaking alongside the likes of former Prime Minister Helen Clark, Ecostore founder Malcolm Rands, King Kapisi and a host of other prominent speakers at a sold-out TEDx Auckland with his ‘mentor’ and Rising Voices Youth Poetry Movement cofounder Grace Taylor last year was “totally insane”. “I fully freaked out!” He shouts.

“I was trying to be all cool on the outside, but on the inside I was, like, ‘I can’t freakin believe this’! It was scary.”

Brian has won several other talent contests and has performed at college and community events. He is currently saving for his own equipment to be able to perform and record his work and is collaborating with other artists to try to get his work ‘out there’, whilst also attending SUP (Stand Up Poetry) meet-ups with other young poets from across the country through the Rising Voices Youth Poetry Movement.

If Brian had been aware of the AIMES Awards - featured in the Northside publication in this issue of Channel - he says he would have entered as he is very keen for any assistance that could help him follow his dreams as a performer. He plans to look into it this year. For now, he knuckles down at school and works at the local supermarket and dutifully carries out the paper round his mother felt would be good for him as an extra earner and When puberty hit around this time, these were dark days for Brian. “I fell into a depression. I found myself writing. I began to think a lot about my little sister Chelsea to help keep his feet - and the Nike Air Forces - on the ground. and what had happened. I found myself writing about that.

See some of Brian’s performances “It was one of the hardest topics to write about and some of the pieces haven’t in full on You Tube - search Brian been finished - I don’t think they ever will. It was really then that I began to fully Gashema. To find out more about appreciate and be in awe of my Mum.” Rising Voices visit: These highly-charged experiences and being a larger-than-life character connecting with people, and therefore audiences, appears to come naturally to Brian www.niunavigations.com After attending Birkenhead Primary School, Brian moved to Northcote College where he impressed sports coaches as a talented basketball player and had big dreams of making this his career. “Here I was, this chubby Year Nine kid, playing alongside these 18-year-olds! The older boys didn’t like it - this young kid with attitude on the court.”

But he became plagued with injuries and, coupled with the cost of rehabilitation, when he tore his achilles, he reluctantly resigned to the fact his basketball dreams had to remain just that. “I remember my nurse telling me I would never play again. It was like a sense of something dying in me. It was all I ever did - I’d play basketball, all day, every day.

“I never had a Plan B!” He said. “I had it all mapped out - get a scholarship to Australia, get spotted there and go to North Carolina to major in drama and play basketball, eventually for the NBA!”

Having other family members and friends being killed and villages being burned down, my parents decided it best to move to a place where they could have better opportunities for themselves and the family.

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Shore Sounds: Indie/folk band Five Mile Town

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Channel's bright young contributor Anna Henvest met up with a Shorebased four-piece group making a name for themselves…

Anna Henvest.

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Adam Quigley, Ryan Wilson, Louis McDonald, Levi Heeringa.

Being a long time listener of the band, you could say I was pretty excited to meet the maestros behind the magic.

Tipped as the next big thing in New Zealand’s Indie Folk scene, Five Mile ld, ona Anna Henvest, Louis McD Town are making an impression both on.

Wils n Rya and a ring Levi Hee here and in Australia. The band is comprised of an eclectic four piece, Louis McDonald (Vocals, Guitar), Adam Quigley (Guitar), Levi Heeringa (Bass, Vocals) and Ryan Wilson (Drums, Vocals).

The band came about when Quigley (son of the Nairobi Trio’s John Quigley) and McDonald met through a mutual friend in 2011 and they formed a duo for Rockquest. Heeringa and Wilson later joined and since then they’ve got some incredible achievements under their belt, considering they’ve only been playing as a four-piece for just over a year. “We felt like we could write good music,” says McDonald. He’s right, and many agree. Although in conversation they come across as a few jokester mates, it only takes the listening of one track to realise the thought-provoking, compelling and mature musical talent they possess. They’d describe their sound as Alternative Rock, and find inspiration from the likes of Volcano Choir, The National, and Devonport locals, The Checks.

I caught up with the boys after what they jokingly describe as a ‘pilgrimage’ to Melbourne. After seven months, they say they’ve found themselves and their sound in Melbourne, where they are now based. But with the sheer volume of the bands in Australia, how are four guys from Auckland finding what’s often tipped as the ‘Indie capital’, Melbourne? “The reception from Australian audiences has been increasingly really good the longer we’re there. People who have heard us in Oz in the last seven months have a better idea of what we sound like compared to anyone in New Zealand who’s heard us,” says Wilson. McDonald chips in: “Our sound is changing all the time”. This could be a distinct difference between Five Mile Town and other musicians of their type. The change between the two EPs is paramount - these guys are connoisseurs at experimenting with different melodies and instruments.

Their song ‘Fatal Flaw’ from their debut Five Mile Town EP was voted by APRA/ AMCOS into the Top 20 Silver Scroll Awards songs written in New Zealand in 2012. Their debut single ‘Saturated’ was released in March 2012 and has racked up almost 100 000 views on YouTube. They’ve just released their second EP Other Ghosts, with all seven self- written tracks available to be streamed from their website for free. “There’s a lot of different genres and styles covered,” says

Heeringa, a testament to the variety of their music.

McDonald hails from North Shore’s musical hub, Devonport, and he says this has influenced their sound and style. “All my favourite bands to come out of New Zealand are from the Shore. Kids in this town play rock ‘n’ roll,” he says.

The boys have firm views on the current New Zealand music scene. “It’s frustrating in New Zealand because there are so many good bands, and so many of them are so small when they shouldn’t be,” says Wilson. McDonald agrees: “It’s the opposite of that in Australia. It feels like there is a dilution in the quality of the bands.

I like a lot of New Zealand bands.”

Though an independent band at this stage, they’re making things happen for themselves. They’ve got two high quality EPs, a slick looking website and are playing some of the most coveted venues and festivals both here and in Australia. They’ve recently played two of the big festivals here in New Zealand, with the boys being crowd favourites at both Rhythm and Vines in 2012 and La De Da festival over New Years. They’ve also just wrapped up their nationwide tour of New Zealand and Australia, supported once by one of my indie favourites, Joseph & Maia. Across the ditch, they are unanimous about their favourite place to perform, Melbourne’s ‘The Toff’. Back home, McDonald says the he likes the Town Hall where the boys have performed in the Concert Chamber, which is no small feat.

It’s no secret this band is one of New Zealand’s most prominent in the ‘up and coming’ category, and the down-to-earth young men have their feet firmly planted on the ground. What’s been the highlight? McDonald said: “Some songs are our proudest achievement. Just the fact that we wrote them, I think is pretty cool.”

Wilson adds: “The fact that four dudes are committed to one thing enough to move to Melbourne is a testament to something. I think that’s a bit of an achievement that we actually did it.” Their sights are aimed high, and the dream is to play at UKbased favourite festival, Glastonbury. “Pyramid stage, at least,” jokes Heeringa.

They were here over summer to catch up with family and friends, play some intimate venues to wrap up their tour and have been writing. Plans for an album?

They say it’s on the cards but no set plans yet. They do, however, have many performance plans for 2014. On their Facebook page they’ve confirmed that they’ll be returning to New Zealand from Melbourne in the first half of this year with a bigger tour. They’re also set to play at the Waiheke Jazz Festival in April. These guys are definitely ones to watch, and the future is looking bright for these young musos.

To hear more from Five Mile Town and listen to their latest EP, Other Ghosts, head to www.fivemiletownband.com

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Skin Cancer Channel: with Dr Grant Coe

Summer Special on Skin Checks

MoleMan is a full service mole and skin cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment facility in Northcote Point. Their skin cancer doctors can map and identify skin cancers on the spot, as well as provide any necessary surgery, treatment and followup care. The team at MoleMan aims to provide exceptional patient care, at an affordable price, in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment.

Chief MoleMan, Dr Grant Coe, has had extensive experience in skin cancer screening and surgery, both in New Zealand and Australia, and will be answering questions as well as sharing advice, tips and information each month in Channel Magazine.

Question: I’m 35 years old and I’ve never had a mole check. I’d like to get one but first I’d like to know more about what happens during a mole screening consultation?

Dr Coe: MoleMan’s skin cancer doctors provide direct access, comprehensive full-body mole checks in around 30 minutes. We advise wearing loose, comfortable clothing, that the doctor can work around easily, so you don’t need to get fully undressed. During your consultation the doctor will be utilising a skin cancer screening technology called digital dermoscopy to screen your skin. The key items of technology our doctors use is both a dermoscope and mole mapping camera, which allows the doctor to identify and photograph any concerning moles or lesions and then enlarge those images onto a large HDTV screen. This process allows our doctors to see and diagnose very early signs of skin cancer and melanoma on-the-spot and also answer any queries you may have about skin cancer. This service at MoleMan costs $120 inc.

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

2014 brings lots of challenges It was a strange ending to the 2013 year at Auckland Council. Obviously the issues swirling around relating to Mayor Len Brown took centre stage. Coupled with the Brown affair another major happening occurred with the conclusion of the contract of the first Chief Executive of Auckland Council Mr Doug McKay and the employment of Mr Stephen Town as the new CE. Doug McKay had given the council a good lead in time of his intention to relinquish the CE role making the search for a replacement a process that could be managed between the first Auckland Council and this new council.

So during 2013 the Governing Body of the council was able to determine what we were seeking in the attributes of the new CE appointment. The outgoing council actually got to the stage of shortlisting four candidates with the intention that the new council would make the final decision.

Under the Auckland council’s empowering act the CE is the only actual employee of the Governing Body. This is how most large corporate bodies now operate. In the case of a council a CE must have an extremely wide range of skills and knowledge as to what is required to handle the job. After the candidates had been interviewed and evaluated it was finally decided by the governing body that Mr Town would be selected and appointed.

Stephen Town was educated and trained in business in Wellington and worked in Wanganui. He holds a Masters of Business Administration and his first CE role was with the Wanganui Polytechnic. He then moved to the CE position at the former Franklin District council before roles as CE with Tauranga City Council and more recently has been the Auckland and Northland director of the New Zealand Transport Agency. Stephen therefore brings a wealth of local and central government experience to his new role at the helm of large organisations.

It is my view that Auckland Council needs to get into a strict holding pattern with our finances over the next few years. Very strict discipline will be required in relation to any new spending programmes. We have a long term plan which still has eight years to run albeit the plan must be reviewed by 1 July 2015.

Rate rises are in the vicinity of 4.8% increases over the next eight years whilst Mayor Brown is advocating increases in the vicinity of 2.5%. The mayor is also saying he wants to review the capital spending programme meaning that many of the current capital projects will have to be either pushed out to later years or abandoned completely. Finding which projects must be eliminated is a difficult task as removing pet projects that have been promised is never easy. These hard decisions must however be taken as far as the budget stands at this time.

So this year will see the usual round of public consultation. First up is the Proposed Unitary Plan which is currently out for submissions. These submissions must be received by 28 February. The Governing Body and the local boards will be working on the 2014/2015 annual plan. It is important that community groups seeking funding from Auckland Council have direct contact with their local boards and make their cases for funding in the strongest possible terms.

I appreciate that it is never easy trying to put together cases that will enable council to change direction from what is already set out in long term plans. It is, however, important that organisations get their relationships with the local boards on a sound footing. The local boards are the eyes and ears of the Auckland Council at the community level and it is their role to advocate for and articulate the needs of their communities.

I wish you all the best for 2014.

Email: George.Wood@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Channel feature: Schoolgirl author Muskan Devta

Young writer Inspires Fellow Students

Muskan Devta is an inspiration. When Channel’s Melissa Ingram met her, she was immediately drawn to this bubbly, chatty, gregarious young woman who has experienced and achieved so much in her short life...

‘I Dream’ is Muskan’s second book, and she is only Muskan Devta.

13 years old. At the age of seven she could speak seven different languages, and by nine she wrote her first book, which was later published in the 2010 NZ School Journal. She has hosted her own radio station and she is one of the youngest column writers in New Zealand.

Muskan has exceeded people’s expectations from the day she was born. She entered this world prematurely at 32 weeks, and the doctor said that she wouldn’t survive more than three days. She obviously did, but since then she has battled with a medical condition called partial hemiplegia.

In March 2013, Muskan underwent corrective surgery and, as a tribute to the hospital that helped her and her family, all the profits from her book will be donated to Starship. BNZ sponsored the publication of her book stating that, “Her story of courage, of triumphing over adversity and being a leader resonates with the BNZ values. What’s more, as an up and coming Asian leader in our community, she strives to achieve great things.”

Muskan is open and honest about the challenges she has faced, exuding maturity far beyond her years.

“Everyone wants to know what happened to me. I used to get really sensitive about it, but I was just trying to make sense of it myself. As I grew up I understood my condition and that’s why I matured towards it, so now if someone asks me I’ll laugh and explain,” she said.

The Westlake Girls High School student is a self-confessed bookworm,

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reading anything she can get her hands on. She has always wanted to write an autobiography and, after the surgery that turned her life around, she saw that many children were battling with the same issues as herself.

“I want to prove that just because you are different, it doesn’t mean that you are the odd one out. I got treated differently,” she explained.

‘I dream’ is now part of the Westlake Girls High School curriculum with the school purchasing 90 copies of the book. All year nine students will study the book as part of an English unit called ‘Courage’.

It has been a fast ascent for a girl who arrived in New Zealand from India just nine years ago. The family knew very little English so Muskan’s mum would play games with her, reading billboards and signs, as well as learning five words a day out of the dictionary.

“I then fell in love with words and started reading everything I could get my hands on. And then I started writing. Creative writing is my favourite,” Muskan admitted.

This talented Birkdale resident wrote the book in just eight months. Her favourite chapter is titled ‘Arrival of an Angel’ and it is about her younger brother Aman.

“I was reserved and alone, and I didn’t want to mingle with people. All the stuff that was happening at school didn’t matter to me anymore because I knew that when I got home I’d have him,” she said.

When asked what the toughest part of writing the book was Muskan replied: “I didn’t want to write it down sometimes because it made me feel really sad. It was hard to relive some of the moments.”

The 83-page book provides a genuine and amazing insight into the life of a young girl bravely facing the challenges set before her. It is thought provoking and a great read.

In the words of Muskan Devta: “I call myself a perfectionist. Everything I do has got to be the way I want it, and it has to be perfect. Otherwise I spend ages making changes.” All the proceeds of Muskan’s book are going to Starship Children’s Hospital in a gesture of thanks for their care and support of Muskan. For copies of the book and more enquiries email: idreambook2013@gmail.com

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“Men are taking a greater interest in their clothes than ever before,” says Nick Graham, American Fashion Industry entrepreneur. “They are wanting to be a lot more adventurous, but not so much that it scares other people or themselves.” This increased fashion consciousness is encompassing the eyewear collections available for men today.

Mens fashion eyewear for 2014 takes inspiration from the 50’s and 60’s with Tortoiseshell retro and vintage two-tone plastic frames leading the charge.

Simple designs with an urban edge that use different colours and textures are very big. Look out for wood finishes, carbon fibre trims, tortoiseshell with metal and the odd burst of colour.

Here at Haydons we do all the hard work for you by researching what’s new in the main fashion markets of the world, hand-picking the best and pulling it together in a range that will leave you wondering why you have only ever had one pair.

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Community News

New Takapuna North Community Co-ordinator

Rachael Bro.

New Takapuna North Community Co-ordinator Fun at a past Stanley Bay School fair.

All the Fun of the Fairs It’s the season for summer fairs with the local primary schools primed ready for fund-raising action.

First up this year it’s Belmont Primary School on March 1st with their School Fair and Battle of the Bands being held from 12 - 5pm. A great chance to check out some of the fresh young talent here on the Shore, as well as all the fun of the fair!

Then in the middle of March, Stanley Bay School holds its Grand Garage Sale and Summer Fair from 12 - 4pm. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity to grab a bargain for the home, clothing, games and more, as well as being a fabulous fun day out for the family with stalls and games galore!

Meanwhile, farther up the Shore, Browns Bay School invites all keen fishers and fishing families to join them at the 4th annual fishing competition and gala on the same day. This Saturday 15th event promises to be a fun and family friendly day out. Junior (13 years and under) and Senior Divisions have great prizes up for grabs for a range of boat-based, land-based and dive/spear-fishing categories.

After the fishing is done, the event really kicks offs with the weigh-in, prize giving, fresh fish auction and gala hosted at Browns Bay School. There will be fun activities for the kids, bouncy castles, stalls, games, performances and a range of tasty food and drinks available for purchase. So, whether you are part of the fishing competition or not, all are welcome to the school for the afternoon gala - its a chance to buy some fresh fish for dinner too!

On Saturday March 22nd from 12-6pm, Devonport Primary School Fair is held at the Kerr Street school, situated halfway up Mount Victoria.

The Devonport School 'Fair on the Hill' will feature lots of outrageously fun (and safe!) kids’ activities, books and bric-a-brac for the bargain hunters and plenty of sweet treats to stock the pantry. A summer must-do in the village!

Support your local Shore schools this summer and have heaps of fun at the fairs.

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Returning North Shore resident, Rachael Bro, is excited to be taking on the role of the new Takapuna North Community Co-ordinator.

Having been created eight years ago, the Takapuna North ‘Co-co’ role liaises with the community to determine what they would like for their area and assists community members to realise their visions for the district. Rachael held a similar role in the Sport, Recreation, Arts and Leisure arena for the similarly sized Upper Hutt City. This involved working with schools, health and community organisations, the local Marae, elderly and youths to advocate and promote their varying needs. She also managed funding schemes, and secured funding for and delivered many annual local events.

Local mum Rachael said: “I am really happy to be back in New Zealand after four years in Australia and I am eager to fully participate in the community. I am really looking forward to meeting as many local residents as I can and hearing their ideas and concerns for our great locality and discussing what can we do about these.”

I am eager to fully participate in the community. I am really looking forward to meeting as many local residents as I can and hearing their ideas and concerns for our great locality and discussing what can we do about these.

The Takapuna North Trust, which secured Auckland Council funding for a Community Co-ordinator for the Takapuna North area, have been tending the role’s outcomes while seeking the new Co-ordinator. During this time, the Takapuna North Board Trustees have revitalised their vision and members in preparation for a fresh, new drive to assist the Community Co-ordinator in helping these communities’ develop their voices and realise outcomes.

The Takapuna North area includes Takapuna, Sunnynook, Milford, Forest Hill, Campbells Bay and Castor Bay. Community Co-ordinators are also available in Devonport, Kaipatiki (Glenfield), Albany and East Coast Bays for the North Shore.

To contact Rachael please phone 486 8750 or email office@takapunatrust.org. nz or pop into the Mary Thomas Building, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna (behind the library) to Room 4 for a chat.

THE HEALTHY CHANNEL: John Appleton

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DIET AND CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE DISEASES as I see it - by John Appleton The patient does not care about your science; what he wants to know is, can you cure him? Martin H. Fischer (1879 - 1962) German physician and author.

In our little country of just over 4 million people we are spending close to $40 million dollars every day in our quest to have a healthier nation.

It seems however that regardless of how much we increase our spending it’s never enough. The ‘Stone Age’ didn’t end because we ran out of stone – we simply found a better way. Isn’t it time we looked around for a ‘better way’ because if we don’t, it may not be too long before our current system becomes unsustainable?

A recent article in “Medical News Today” caught my eye. The article summarised a report “Plant Based Diets A solution to our public health crisis” which was prepared by the London based ‘World Preservation Society’ and features former U.S. President Bill Clinton on the cover. In this report, American physicians reveal that the frequency and costs associated with chronic illnesses such as obesity, cancer, heart disease and diabetes can be considerably reduced by switching to a plant based diet.

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The North Shore is becoming increasingly attractive as a central location and there are no quality developments underway to meet this demand. This image shows one design concept for a new building at Smales Farm’s technology office park.

Smales Farm looks to next development phase Smales Farm has completed a $10 million development in Takapuna’s Fred Thomas Drive and is looking to its technology office park in Taharoto Road for the next phase of growth and development.

The acquisition of 2 and 4 Fred Thomas Drive, along with the purchase of the ANZ Business Centre in Albany’s Corinthian Drive, saw Smales Farm expand beyond the geographical footprint of the original Smales Farm technology office park in Takapuna. The time is now right for further growth at the technology office park site, says Smales Farm General Manager Daniel Henderson.

“The technology office park is only 26% developed and we need to build to cater for an increasing demand from North Shore and city fringe tenants,” he says.

Smales Farm General Manager, “The location of the technology Daniel Henderson office park and the extensive service infrastructure it has on site is perfectly suited to mature knowledge workers. They want close proximity to good schools, plenty of services and parking, a good transport system and even the ability to cycle to work. It’s why the park’s tenants tend to attract high value employees with low churn rates.

A new development at the park will leverage that winning formula. Our location on the city fringe means we can offer a great lifestyle in an attractive setting.”

New Zealand’s best place to work and do business.

The new $6 million family medical centre developed by Smales Farm at 2 Fred Thomas Drive is open for business.

Smales Farm retained award-winning architects Stephenson & Turner NZ Ltd to help develop a creative concept for 4 Fred Thomas Drive.

2 Fred Thomas Drive offers free parking and all your health services in one place.

Smales Farm has fully refurbished 4 Fred Thomas Drive and developed a brand new medical centre and premium office space at 2 Fred Thomas Drive.

The two sites share 330 car parks and can get 1Gb per second internet connections, which has helped attract hi-tech tenants.

The Fred Thomas Health Family Medical Centre has enrolled 11,500 patients in the few months following its opening. The medical centre represents a new model of GP practice, offering a broad range of health services in one place – including radiology, nuclear medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy and visiting medical specialists – with ample free parking.

Café Brioche at 2 Fred Thomas Drive is winning fans with its superb Caffe L’affare coffee and freshly made food.

“Smales Farm’s Fred Thomas Drive development has created an attractive new gateway to Takapuna.”

General Manager Daniel Henderson

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“At child® our goal is simple: to make learning irresistible.”

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child® at Smales Farm is the highest quality pre-school available in New Zealand, setting the standard in both education and staffing.

We offer five innovative and individual learning environments, catering for all pre-school children from birth to five years. Our holistic teaching programmes use leading technology, structured learning plans, lesson evaluations and child-initiated activities.

Call us on 488 7766, or visit www.childpreschool.co.nz

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

Gordon Simpson, Owner

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

Jeremy Foster-Moan, Owner

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

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

Monday – Friday 11.30am to Late Saturday – Open for Private Functions 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 accident and medical clinic is open to everyone 24/7 on a casual, walk-in basis. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, X-ray and ultrasound, for the entire North Shore population.

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

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

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

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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!”

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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, in keeping with Smales Farm’s philosophy of high quality and excellent service.

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“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

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

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.

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

Luke Joseph, Owner

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Inside Africa sells African groceries, snacks, clothes and more.

If you have ever lived in Africa, you’ll find all your favourite things here.

If you have never been to Africa but would love to go, get the flavour by visiting us!

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

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

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

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

Shop 9, 7 Mercari Way, Albany Ph: 09 422 2044

Lily Shen, Owner

Connie Ng, Owner

North Sea Village is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in food from the Southern half of China. It uses only Southern Chinese chefs, so the flavours are authentic. The Peking Duck is so good, it has its own loyal following. Live seafood is also a speciality – including paua, clams and crayfish.

Call us on 441 3332 Mon – Fri 10.30am to 10.00pm Sat and Sun 9.00am to 10.00pm

Salute Liquor stocks a great range of wine, beer, cider, spirits, mixers and liqueurs. We specialise in vodka, and stock many different varieties of Russian vodka. Come to us for all your liquor needs and enjoy our friendly service.

Call us on 414 6366 Open 7 days Mon & Tues 12.00pm to 9.00pm Wed & Thurs 12.00pm to 10.00pm Fri & Sat 12.00pm to 11.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 8.00pm

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

Generally speaking, doing an act of goodwill or volunteering to help others typically ticks all of the boxes mentioned above. It certainly makes you feel good knowing you are helping others and giving back to the community!

Sport cannot be played or run without volunteers and there is a role or project (large or small) that will suit all types of skills. You need not have played netball, or have had a child that did to be involved in netball, give us a call as we always have a task that we’d appreciate some assistance with. Visit our website for more information www. netballnorthharbour.co.nz 2014 is now upon us and is shaping up to be an extremely busy year again for us at Netball North Harbour. Early in the new year we are launching a new social ‘inside 5 a-side’ league on a Monday evening for mixed teams in the Onewa Arena. With the success over the past two years of the International Fast5 series, we are enthusiastic about growing our own version

of the game for the North Shore community. For further information on this competition please visit our website or you can contact: vikki@netballnorthharbour.co.nz.

Netball North Harbour is proud to announce our commitment to excellence through the establishment of a High Performance Development Programme (HPDP) in 2014 to enable us to secure our position as a leader and dominant netball centre. Judy Weston has been appointed to lead the new Netball North Harbour High Performance Development Programme.

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Registrations are currently being accepted for the Under 17 and Under 15 squads for trials in February and are available either from our website or from reception.

We are looking forward to another enjoyable year of netball in 2014 and are excited about the new competitions and programmes we are introducing, in addition to the many well established competitions and tournaments regularly held at Netball North Harbour.

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Channel Feature: Dogs in the Community

Disability Assistance Dogs Flip Calkoen and the Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa North Shore resident Flip Calkoen, one of New Zealand's leading dog trainers, is a board member of Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa (KFAAA), a very special not-for-profit organisation whose main focus is dogs that provide assistance for the disabled. He is involved in training dogs which provide very special assistance for those in need.

KFAAA was established in 2006 by Merenia Donne in memory of her courageous German Shepherd Nikita von Grevenbroich (aka 'Nikki') who saved her life in a horrific car crash and later needing saving herself when tragically diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

"A nationwide campaign to assist her at the time resulted in a response which was nothing short of miraculous and an incredibly humbling experience for me," explained Merenia Donne to Channel Magazine during January. "Many generous and truly philanthropic people came to our aid, and in the midst of such tragic circumstances, Nikki continued to touch and inspire not only my life, but that of all those she met and brought into our world throughout her battle with cancer.

Devastatingly for all those who knew and loved her, I lost her in 2006 and the charity was founded in her memory with a clear vision – a society where positive human-animal interactions are utilised for the benefit of both human and animal health and well-being."

KFAAA provides provision, assessment and accreditation of trained disability assistance, therapy and skilled companion dogs and veterinary fee assistance for vulnerable populations. The primary focus at present is to source, train, provide and promote the responsible use of disability assistance, therapy and skilled companion dogs to facilitate independence, social participation, enhanced health and companionship for those with a range of medically-diagnosed needs, conditions and impairments which include (but are not limited to): Addison’s Disease, Agoraphobia, Anaphylaxis, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Diabetes, Dissociative Disorder, Head Injury, Major Depression, Narcolepsy, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Parkinson’s Disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia and Social Anxiety Disorder.

"In particular, with the assistance of Flip Calkoen we are involved in training a relatively nascent category of assistance dog known as Medical Response

Siberian Husky Ada with her North Shore handler Vicki, a type 1 diabetic. Ada is in training and has already passed her first qualifying assessment and has reached the stage of scent work detecting low blood sugar odours emitted by her handler when experiencing a hypoglycaemic event. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Gribble.

and KFAAA 'Rica' (German Shepherd) and Simon and KFAAA 'Snowflake', Merenia Donnen Husky). Photo courtesy of Jonathan Gribble.

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Dogs," says Merenia. "We are currently engaged in seminal and ground-breaking work training the world's first Siberian Husky Disability Assistance dog. Not only that, but also as a very unique type of Disability Assistance dog – a Diabetic Response Dog (DRD) – which is a type of Medical Response Dog (MRD).

Whilst we have the ability to train assistance dogs for any impairment which a dog may be able to mitigate, KFAAA specialises in training these particular types of dogs for a variety of medical conditions including Diabetes, Anaphylaxis, Narcolepsy, Addisons Disease and Pain seizures."

KFAAAs Siberian Husky DRD in-training ('Ada') has already passed her first qualifying assessment and has reached the stage of scent work detecting low blood sugar odours emitted by her handler when experiencing a hypoglycaemic event.

Ada's handler Vicki, a type 1 diabetic, and her husband Simon live on the North Shore and Merenia says that as well as being absolute dream applicants to work with (incredibly conscientious and committed to the hard work involved in qualifying their dog) they have also undertaken the fostering and training of a beautiful dalmatian marked Greyhound 'Snowflake'.

Ada is being trained under the supervision of Flip Calkoen, who is widely considered the country's leading dog trainer. Flip is also going to feature in a new TV series 'Pound Pups to Dog Stars' on TV1 this year. This programme is hosted by KFAAA Vice-Patron Mark Vette.

"We are extremely fortunate, blessed, to have a trainer of Flip's calibre at KFAAA," says Merenia. "He is a much treasured KFAAA Board member and has worked tirelessly to further our work in New Zealand."

KFAAA provides provision, assessment and accreditation of trained disability assistance, therapy and skilled companion dogs and veterinary fee assistance for vulnerable populations.

Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae is the patron of KFAAA. He is pictured with members of the KFAAA team at a function at Government House, Auckland, during 2013. From left: Flip Calkoen and KFAAA 'Trentham Uban', Merenia Donne and KFAAA 'Rica', KFAAA Patron His Excellency Sir Jerry Mateparae, Lady Janine Mateparae, Richard Lord (President of Assistance Dogs International, CEO of Assistance Dogs Australia, and mentor to KFAAA) and Mary with KFAAA 'Xato'.

For more information contact Merenia Donne, Email: kotuku_foundation_aaa@hotmail.com. Flip Calkoen can be contacted via his business, visit: www.flipstopdog.co.nz.

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

Doggie Myth Busting Myths, Old Wives Tales, call them what you will, they abound in many aspects of our lives. The subject of the dog is no different and you still hear many people making statements that are more myth than reality today albeit with a bit of continued healthy debate. Here are a few common doggie myths: The Dry Nose Myth If you’ve heard the one about a sick dog having a dry nose, that’s right, not true. It is derived from the days of canine distemper. The temperature and moisture of your dog's nose are not miracle measurements of his health. For instance, a dog's nose is often dry and/or warm if he has just woken up, and this is perfectly normal. However, a nose that is persistently dry and crusted might be a sign of a health problem. If you notice an abnormal appearance to your dog's nose you should talk to your vet about it.

The Wagging Tail Myth Canine body language can get pretty complex. Tail wagging is just one of the many ways dogs communicate. While it is true that relaxed tail wagging is often an indication of happiness, wagging can sometimes be a sign of fear, anxiety or a potential precursor to aggression. Good understanding of dog communication takes in the whole dog (and the scenario it is being displayed in) not just one part of it.

Dog Greeting Myth The commonly held misconception that the right way to introduce yourself to a dog is to hold out the back of your hand to the dog’s nose might just be a good way to get bitten by a nervy dog! In particular one must fear for the safety of children whose faces are closer to the dogs teeth. Let’s keep in mind that the dogs sense of smell is many thousand times stronger than our own – he simply does not need a hand shoved up his nose to scent you. Furthermore, your action of offering your hand, particularly when reaching in over the dogs head may be misinterpreted by the dog as threatening or aggressive behaviour on your part. Let the dog approach you on it’s own terms (it might not want to be touched)… and always ask the owner of the dog if it is ok to pet their dog and what’s the best way to approach them.

The Tug-of-War Myth You might have heard the myth that playing tug-of-war with your dog will promote aggression. Many dogs truly enjoy playing tug-of-war, and there is nothing wrong with that. It is a healthy display of their predatory nature and an excellent mental and physical workout. Tug-of-war is also a great way to reinforce the human-canine bond.

Over the years, many professional dog trainers have noticed that the game actually

decreases aggressive and dominant behaviors in dogs, kind of like an outlet for these emotions. Some experts say the human should always win the game, while others say the dog should always win. In reality, it probably depends on the dog. Winning tug-of-war boosts your dog's confidence, while losing might humble him. If your dog has no behavior problems, you can probably switch out the winning and losing.

The Mutt Myth There is a commonly held belief that mutts are healthier than pure breed dogs.

An example of this mixed versus pure breed phenomena is hip dysplasia (HD), one of the most common canine orthopedic abnormalities. Breeds of dogs that are prone to hip dysplasia include (but are not limited to) the Golden and Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, and German Shepherd Dog. Not every dog within these pedigrees has HD, yet plenty of mixes of these and other breeds do. As compared to a dog’s breed, a more realistic determining factor of the likelihood of developing HD is physical size. Generally, large dogs are more likely to develop hip dysplasia than small dogs regardless of being a pure or mixed breed.

The Guilt Myth When your pooch puts on that doleful look, he must be guilty of something, right?

Wrong! Your dog knows you are angry or upset and is using that body posture to try in dog language to get you to calm down and avoid punishment.

Indie’s Insights Human myths abound in our world too!

The greatest myth of all is that a “lap dog” has to be a small dog. This is absolute rubbish, there are a vast number of large dogs that quite happily sit in (on) their owners lap.

DogHQ Tiny Town is the latest great development at the award winning dog day care center, DogHQ on Auckland’s North Shore. Having already established an exceptional reputation amongst local dog owners as the place to go for positive dog socialisation; the newly launched Tiny Town has been developed to specifically cater for the more delicate canine creatures.

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Salad & Other Things: with Sumo Salad

Happy New Year to all!

We hope 2014 has been kind to you so far. Well the weather has been pretty good so one would hope that your barbie has been cranked to the max and you have been creative with the accompanying salads. Maybe you’ve taken some inspiration from last year's recipes!

If not…we always have plenty of salads here at Sumo for you to takeaway and add to the evening meal or entertainment menu. We are always here quite late for our good old customers, or just someone on the run down the street desperate to find some healthy alternatives for takeaways!

We have decided to share a Watermelon Salad Recipe with you this month as the watermelons are now plentiful and a great price! Such a delicious and refreshing fruit for our beautiful sunny weather. I cannot remember who I sourced this from but I can remember it was at a BBQ after a Round the Bays run and forgetting the meat and sausage and just hoeing into this salad.

On our last trip to Aussie with the kids, we took a trip out to the markets and were so excited looking at all the variety of fruit and vegetables before our eyes! Being very healthy eaters and loving the abundance of fresh produce, it wasn’t long before the four of us were absolutely laden with our bags of goodies (no junk food amongst any of it!) We struggled on the bus with great delight at taking the weight off of our arms. The funniest part was our watermelon that we humourosly named “Bob!” Bob was so so huge that we actually had to roll him home! He weighed in at 14kg, and was just too heavy for us to handle with all our other produce in tow! Bob even made it into our holiday photos!

Anyway, Bob tasted delicious and a great holiday was had by all! Roll on the next one (pardon the pun!) – for we desperately need a break. It’s been four years and two months of hard slog!

Sharing our gorgeous recipe with you is such a pleasure. If you don’t enjoy olives too much, you could change it to grapes – we’ve done this – same look different taste!

Bits and Bobs

Shore Matters with Maggie Barry

Living longer and living better It’s not news to any of us that we have an ageing population and it’s great to celebrate that people are living longer and to focus on helping them to stay healthy and lead active lives.

The number of people aged 65 and over has doubled since 1980 and is likely to double again to around 1.2 million over the next thirty years. I think it’s commendable to see how many older people on the Shore are remaining involved in their community.

For those aged 85 and over, health problems are on the cards and at a Government level we are working hard to give them all the support they need.

Personally I’m a staunch supporter of Alzheimers “Cuppa for a Cause” and will be hosting events to raise awareness this year.

Around 48,000 New Zealanders are suffering from dementia and this is a challenge that is expected to nearly triple to 150,000 over the next 35 years. We’ve made early detection of dementia and on-going training for doctors and nurses a priority by allocating an extra $3.2 million. This includes more than a million dollars funding for a public awareness programme by Alzheimers New Zealand.

Early diagnosis is vital because it means the person with this cruel disease can plan for the future and have more time to discuss their treatment with friends and family.

We have also launched a new website that aims to make it easier for older people who are evaluating a move into residential care to find the home that best suits their needs. The website www.health.govt.nz/resthomes has information on more than 650 care providers around the country - the types of rest home care, the number of beds a home has and how long the provider is certified for. Full rest home audits are also being made available online at www.health.govt.nz/fullaudits as part of a six-month trial.

Maggie Barry.

Early diagnosis is vital because it means the person with this cruel disease can plan for the future and have more time to discuss their treatment with friends and family.

Finely chop spring onion and soak in lime juice and wait a few minutes. Make a cup of tea or cut watermelon and feta as required. Add olive oil to the onion and lime and mix to make a dressing. Add heaps of cracked pepper but do not worry about salt plenty in the feta and olives. Mix feta and watermelon in a bowl and dress. Chuck it all on a bed of mesculin or rocket throw over the olives and serve.

Ideally, older New Zealanders should be able to stay in their own homes as long as possible and we want to support them to live independent lives. We are offering practical help to ensure that those who want to stay in their homes longer can do that helped by a $20 million funding boost to health boards for home care support.

These initiatives came about through a review of district health boards supply contracts for home care support prices which found quite a variation in prices across the country. The extra funding will help lift the contract prices at those DHBs that were found to be paying below the national average and in the other DHBs including ours in Waitemata - the funding will be used to focus on older people with more complex needs being able to stay in their own homes for longer and might include those who need more personal care hours and increased assessments.

From humble beginnings the SuperGold Card has been increased substantially and is now proving to be a great boon for the over 65s with more than 10,000 businesses across the country offering discounts to SuperGold Card holders for some great savings. Auckland’s over 65s can also access SuperGold information translated into other languages.

The reality these days is that a 65 year old man can expect to live for another 19 years and a woman another 21 years so we need to make sure that every single one of those years is a good year.

Sumo Salad Café, 67 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.

Phone 09 489 7866. Email takapuna@sumosalad.co.nz

Maggie Barry ONZM, North Shore MP, Email: northshore@parliament.govt.nz Facebook.com: maggiebarrynz, Twitter: @maggiebarry.

1 spring onion chopped 750g of watermelon flesh roughly cut into 1cm squares 125g of feta cut the same 2 tbsp of olive oil ¼ cup of lime juice ½ cup of pitted olives

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What’s Hot on the Shore

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What’s Hot on the Shore in…

February Here is Channel's helpful heads up about new stuff on the Shore for the month ahead.…

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

Tweet us your suggestions @channelmag using the hashtag #HotOnTheShore

Where we're buying treats...

Cheltenham Dairy is causing a stir in the neighbourhood this summer. A vintagelook makeover, Allpress coffee, superb gelato, milkshakes and locally-made pies, as well as fresh fruit, flowers and standard dairy supplies make this a must-stop for locals and those visiting Cheltenham Beach. Local couple Tam and Jimmy Macken's new community hub is a warmly welcomed addition to the highquality parade on Vauxhall Road. Check out the cute 'Pennies from Heaven' coin karma on the counter for instant feel-good.

…or email heather@channelmag.co.nz

What we're watching...

Movies in Parks: Summer has been great on the Shore and if you and your friends and family are looking for a fun outdoor event, look no further than Movies in Parks. On Friday 21st February, The Great Gatsby will be showing at Milford Reserve, Milford starting from 6.30pm with the movie playing at 8.30pm. Northcote Point has it’s turn hosting on March 15th, The Muppets will be on at Little Shoal Bay Reserve, Northcote Point from 6pm (movie playing at 8pm). For further info see moviesinparks.co.nz

Where we're wandering...

Devonport Craft Market: If you love crafts, homemade goodies, vintage and beautiful one off items, pop the Devonport Craft Markets into your diary for March. There are dozens of stalls selling anything from ceramics to cushions, candles, wooden items and more. The Market runs on the first Sunday of every month from 10am – 2pm. While there is an ATM nearby, it’s best to bring cash.

Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, Devonport

What we're loving...

Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day is coming up and what better way to celebrate than with a local gift for your loved ones. Pick up gift locally. Try a bouquet from Florienne in Takapuna or some handmade treats from Devonport Chocolates. Be sure to get your gifts early!

Florienne: 60 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 09 486 6438 Devonport Chocolates: 17 Wynyard St, Devonport, 0800 002 462

What's Hot? ...the February sun!

Be sun smart. Schedule in an annual check at one of the superb skin centres on the Shore.

MoleMan's beautiful colonial villa at Northcote Point also has great coffee and stylish art.

MoleMan, 146 Queen St, Northcote Point 09 480 6416.

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Milford - Everyone’s Place: News

So what's

NEW

in Milford

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

Winners, Concerts, Bright Lights, Festivals and Gala Days They are all happening in Milford!

It's hard to believe that we are into the second month of the year already – the holiday season seems to have flown by! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas shared with family and friends and you managed to get a good and relaxing break.

$3000 Kiwibank Spending Spree Winners Our Christmas $1000 Kiwibank debit card promotion had a huge number of entries and was drawn just before Christmas.

Thanks to all our loyal Milford customers for your support.

The three lucky winners were: Prue McKenzie, Heather Stone (pictured) and Jessica Reid (pictured).

Kiwibank Spending Spree Winner Heather Stone.

Kiwibank Spending Spree Winner Jessica Reid.

ASO Milford Christmas Concert The Auckland Symphony Orchestra (ASO) ‘Milford Christmas Concert’ at Milford Primary School was a wonderful event and one that the children will probably never forget.

A packed hall was treated to impeccable performances from the students of Milford and Belmont Primary schools to the accompliment of the ASO for some of their items.

Peter Thomas, Director/Conductor, was in fine form, swapping his suit for a Santa costume at one point and had a great rapport with the children throughout, encouraging them during their performances.

The talented musicians in the ASO put on an outstanding concert in a warm family-fun environment they seem to create. I am sure it was an event that was enjoyed by all and one that we will bring back again at the end of this year.

New Lights in Milford Just before Christmas, with the cooperation of the Takapuna Catholic Diocese, we installed lights on one of the trees in their front yard. At night they look spectacular and add to the other decorative lighting that we have installed over the years to give Milford a bit of character.

If you haven’t seen them yet, come down at dusk and you will be amazed!

Milford Summer Festival and Market Day Saturday 15th February – 9.30am to 2.00pm Our next major event is on soon and will be one of our well-known market days combined with entertainment and the annual Head of Harbour Regatta on Lake Pupuke.

As well as our normal entertainers we have added Jiggles the Clown and AK Samba return with their unique brand of percussion music.

Mark the date on your calendar NOW!

What’s happening on 'The Corner'?

Kasmir Indian Restaurant has taken over the lease of the old Civic Video site, the old ANZ has a number of interested parties and work has started on a new development on the site between L.L.Speedy & Sons and JustWorkout.

Plus JustWorkout Gym has become the first mixed gym in Milford and first to open 24/7.

Milford School Gala – advance notice!

A not-to-be-missed event – next month on Saturday 22nd March. Note the date NOW! See you in Milford for our Milford Summer Festival!

NEXT MONTHLY

Murray

See you in Milford

Craft Market & Bazaar Sat 8th March 9:30am - 2pm If wet, check website for details

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Manager – Milford Business Association

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

& Market Day Saturday 15th February 9.30am to 2pm Entertainment starts 10am Jiggles the clown, AK Samba, Pete Ward’s Stray Dogs Band, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Bouncy Castle along with 60+ street stalls.

FREE shuttle from town centre to Head of Harbour Regatta on Lake Pupuke.

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Open Mon to Fri: 8am - 4.30pm.

Sat: 8am - 2.30pm, Sun: 8am - 2.30pm.

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve been to the dentist!

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New Zealand First It’s hard to find something that is truly artisan.

But Eveline and her husband Franz simply do just that; serving all things - Swiss style.

Baked on site daily, this European flavour extends to everything on offer. Come in and try our delicious products and international award winning coffee by Toasted Espresso. 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.

Auckland North 157A Kitchener Road Milford.

Ph: 09 489 8336 www.nzfirst.org.nz

Andrew Williams MP

Andrew.WilliamsMP@parliament.govt.nz

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Optometry & Eyewear with Melissa Hay, Visique Milford Optometrists

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For her first article of 2014, our resident columnist from Visique Optometrists, Melissa Hay has a look at life-changing lenses available at her Milford practice...

Sleeping your way to perfect vision

Melissa Hay.

Optometrists have developed a way to give people 20/20 vision, and the only effort required is a good night’s sleep.

Using an innovative new system called Orthokeratology (also known as OrthoK), Visique Milford Optometrists takes precise measurements to individually fit a special corrective nighttime only contact lens for an individual’s eyes.

The therapeutic contact lenses are only worn overnight – leaving users with perfect vision all day with no need for glasses or contact lenses.

“Its one of those things that seem too good to be true, but most people get about 80% of the effect after the first night, then over several nights it builds up and clarifies and sharpens vision” says Logan Cooke Optometrist.

These special contact lenses work by moulding natural cell regeneration into an ideal corneal shape.

The system is completely non-invasive and is not painful. The lenses are made of a special material which allows the eye to still breathe while they are worn. Most people don’t even notice they are wearing them after the first couple of nights.

After the initial few months, users can even skip a night without any negative effect – or if they choose, they can stop wearing them all together and their eyes will gradually return to their natural state.

The lenses are suitable for most ages and stages, with new technology allowing them to correct presbyopia – or needing reading glasses over 45 years old.

“They are especially good for children and young people who are short-sighted because their vision can get worse and OrthoK just stops it in its tracks,” say Logan. “So we can do something to not only improve their vision in the short

The system is completely noninvasive and is not painful. The lenses are made of a special material which allows the eye to still breathe while they are worn.

Most people don’t even notice they are wearing them after the first couple of nights. term, but also give them better vision for the rest of their life.”

OrthoK is about a third of the cost of laser surgery and requires a couple of appointments just to get the initial fit right and teach you how to use them. But also, to follow your eyes up a few times to check everything is going as it should be. Ongoing costs are comparable to regular contact lens wear after the first year.

The initial consultation for these special lenses is absolutely free – so come and ask us about this unique solution to your vision!

Melissa Hay

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Milford Centre: News

Brooke Foley, Sarah Austin and Tony Fryer.

Platinum quality at Platina Platina is the Latin word for Platinum – a superior pure metal that embodies all the most desirable qualities. It is an apt name for the contemporary jewellery boutique in Milford mall.

Owners Josephine and Tony Fryer have a passion for unique fine jewellery and travel throughout Europe to discover the most beautiful handmade pieces to introduce to New Zealand.

With Josephine’s exquisite taste for fine jewellery she is constantly bringing in one off ngs. topaz earri 18kt white gold and sky blue new pieces so her clients can have that extra exclusivity they adore.

Platina is also a manufacturing jeweller that produces their own handmade unique fine jewellery. If you are in the market for custom-made jewellery, one of their talented jewellery designers will sit down with you in their jewellery lounge to discuss your requirements and ideas.

Once they have discussed your vision they will arrange a variety of the best quality diamonds or gemstones, with certificates for you to view, all within your preferred budget. They then use the latest technology to create a realistic life-like colour picture to scale of the finished result. The picture can be viewed in-store using their latest 3D jewellery software, and can be altered within minutes until you are 100% satisfied. Your unique piece of jewellery will then be handmade, by their Qualified Jeweller – a Master in fine design.

Jewellery make overs are created with once loved jewellery, sentimental or inherited pieces. Platina Jewellery can redesign and create a new and beautiful piece from your existing stones and gold.

Platina sells a wide range of exquisite jewellery brands including, Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen, Nanis - Italian jewels, Bulova-Swiss made watches, Gc - Swiss made watches and the very popular brands: Thomas Sabo, Karen Walker, Zoppini, Makuti and Bering - Danish watches.

Other services provided by Platina include a complete wedding jewellery service, gift vouchers, tax free for travellers, insurance valuations, insurance claims, jewellery cleaning, jewellery repairs, pearl and bead restringing, as well as replacing watch batteries.

When asked what makes the North Shore special Josephine replied, “The beautiful beaches, great restaurants such as Al Forno Italian Restaurant and the North Shore people. We have some wonderful customers who have become our friends.”

Platina Jewellery - The Destination for Unique, Fine Quality Jewellery.

Platina, 153A Milford Shopping Centre, 24 Milford Road 09 489 3883

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Sylvia Kwon.

Share the Love with Flowers

Working with flowers all day every day is a dream come true for a likeable lady who is surely one of the Shore’s smiliest store owners.

When Sylvia Kwon began to run her own floral design business 10 years ago it was the culmination of a long journey and its not only her customers who are loving her work.In her native Korea, being a selfemployed woman in business was not an option, she explains, so when she and her husband moved to New Zealand with their two children in 1995, Sylvia made her dream of running a florists shop come true on the North Shore. She runs Flowers by Sylvia in Milford Shopping Centre.

“I am so happy!” Beams the diminutive and elegant Sylvia. “When I was young, I was always interested in flowers. My mother used to do Ikibana - a type of Japanese flower arranging and I was always beside her, watching and helping her.

Language was a difficulty for Sylvia at first, but over the years she has developed good relationships with her local customers.

“It was very hard at first to learn English. But when I opened the business, every day I met lots of people,” she said. “I have had many conversations with my customers over the years so now my English has improved a lot, well, a little!”

For Valentine’s Day, Sylvia has noticed a change in trends over recent years. She said: “About three years ago, people started moving away from the traditional red roses and went more and more for mixed bouquets. I guess a big factor is price.”

Her personal favourite flower is the Sweet William, which she enjoys incorporating into bouquets at her Milford Centre shop. Being one of the closest florists to North Shore Hospital, Sylvia has found the smaller, less expensive posies to be popular as being affordable and a convenient size for hospital rooms and wards. These start from just $10.

Sylvia added: “People are so nice here on the Shore! It feels comfortable. I love my job!”

Flowers by Sylvia, Milford Shopping Centre, Milford Road 09 488 7878.

Open seven days.

Say ‘I Love You’ in style this

Valentines Day!

Any purchase at Milford Centre’s participating stores gives you the chance to win a

Romantic Weekend Getaway at Mollies luxurious 5-star boutique hotel.

Complete your entry form in-store to go in the draw to win.

See www.milfordcentre.co.nz for terms & conditions.

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Caci: Skincare and Appearance Medicine Professionals

Why wax or shave again?

It’s estimated that the average women spends the equivalent of one whole day each year shaving.

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Until the 8th of March 2014, Caci are offering you the opportunity to treat two areas for the price of one with their laser hair removal program Freedom®.

Caci are the experts in laser hair removal, they have over 18 years’ experience and have treated over 20,000 clients. All practitioners are trained at the National Caci Training Academy and strict procedures and protocols are adhered to ensure the best results for each treatment.

Freedom® is Caci’s laser hair removal program, designed to provide results. Due to the nature of the hair growth cycle Freedom® is a 12 month plan with treatments at regular intervals to give you the best possible result, aiming for at least 80% hair reduction. When you sign up you will be provided with a personal treatment plan outlining the frequency of treatments and cost, removing any doubt and uncertainty of how much it will cost and how long it will take.

Freedom® also offers Caci’s exclusive two-year hair free guarantee - any persistent hair growth in the treated area can continue to be treated at no extra cost for up to two years. Conditions apply and these will be explained during a complimentary consultation.

Due to the nature of the hair growth cycle Freedom® is a 12 month plan with treatments at regular intervals to give you the best possible result, aiming for at least 80% hair reduction.

The cost of Freedom® varies depending on the area that you would like to treat. Caci offer easy payment plans which means you can pay for your treatments over the year in regular instalments Call Caci on 0800 458 458 and book a complimentary consultation to see if Freedom® is right for you.

Why wax or shave again?

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Caci offers an annual laser hair removal program that promises results.* Book a free laser hair removal consultation and ask us about our 2 areas for the price of 1 offer, exclusive guarantee* and easy payment options. *Conditions apply, see full terms and conditions in clinics. Offer ends March 8th 2014.

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Food and Fabrics A furiously fast start to 2014!

Our days so far in 2014 have been action-packed with the Crafty Knitwits store and the café being very busy. Currently we have a wool sale on and everyone is taking advantage of the great prices to stock up their stash and rightly so.

Real bargains still available with Tahki Rio (alpaca & silk) going for $6 a hank and Bubbles – great Italian kiddies yarn (merino mix) going for $3 a ball. Not to mention many other yarns going at below cost prices, clearing the way for new indent yarns coming in March. So be quick for these bargains!

good, then we have to turn people away... not something we want to do. So if you want to meet a friend here, booking a table can save disappointment.

Crafty Knitwits Store & Cafe, 101 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 4862724 or 0212164711 or visit: www.craftyknitwits.co.nz.

Fabrics On the fabric side of the store we do have a few sale bolts left, but we also have some gorgeous Guttermann (French Cottage Collection) cotton just arrived. These cottons are suitable for quilting and clothing... width being 150cm. We also have a small range of Kaffe Fassett in-store now. In addition, some William Morris Jelly Rolls and Fat Quarters arrived today. So these are all worth a look!

Crafty Knitwits 2014 Classes Our class lists are not ready for publication yet, so look for this in the March edition of Channel Magazine.

Crafty Knitwits Cafe Pumping!

And well, yes, to mention the change of pace with the Café now in full swing would be an understatement. We underestimated just how popular the old traditional style dining would become.

Our aim with the Crafty Knitwits Cafe was to capture the way things used to be a little, by providing a service that harks back to our grandmother’s time and everyone seems to love it. We have had great comments from our customers. These include:"Love the tablecloths and serviettes." "The scones taste just like “real” scones used to taste." "I feel like I have just been to Paris!" "Mum used to make those butterfly cakes." "Wow that is some Victoria Sponge." "How nice to have fresh club sandwiches made to order." "Coffee is great! No bitter taste." "Great pot of tea!" "Nice peaceful and relaxing." "Best High Tea in Auckland."

The cafe has been a lot of hard work, especially in setup mode and the positive feedback is great to hear and keeps us going. Yes, we do have to get here early to bake each day, so the food is always fresh in the cabinet daily. And, yes, we do have to launder the tablecloths and serviettes and, even more yes, we do have to iron them ready for each day.

But we think that our vision of a great haven on the corner of Milford and Kitchener Roads is no less than Milford deserves – a little oasis of creativity. Good food and good company never did anyone any harm.

One thing we find is that we often run out of inside tables and this is okay on fine days as we have some lovely spots for people to sit outside. But if the weather is not so

Crafty Knitwits Café Serving Devonshire tea/coffee and scones, club sandwiches, a selection of four different high tea menus, slithers of delicious cakes, slices, light breakfast available from 7.30am.

All based on good old fashioned baking just like our Nana used to make!

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

molton brown H A I R

&

B E A U T Y

Specialists in Great Lengths Hair Extensions & Organic colour, Permanant Smoothing & Straightening Systems.

Shop 2, 5 Milford Road, Milford. Tel: 09 4895074

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

s & Things AntirnaqrduMoelloy With Be

Exciting New Arrivals For 2014 Thankfully we are continuing to 'find' lots of weird and unusual pieces locally. Often these simply "walk in the door" – accompanied by their owners of course!

It really never ceases to amaze me what amazing old things are still hidden away out there.

Our Agent in Peru also continues to find some rare and wonderful pieces for us. Whilst we tend to bring in a lot of old religious pieces we also get some very quirky items such as an Imperial Guards Uniform, a Matadors Jacket, and some fabulous old French light fittings (see pics below).

Just arrived in we have three old Retablos (as pictured – devotional paintings using folk art and iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art). One is a stunning old shrine of The Madonna, circa 1910-1920, and the other two are 1940's Folk Art depictions using oil on wood with gilt frames. One is Our Lady of The Milk with Baby Jesus, and the other is Saint Joseph and Baby Jesus. Both are wonderful striking examples of Peruvian Highlands Folk Art. As well as being of religious significance there is now a trend worldwide for such lovely old pieces to be used as highly collectible unusual and striking interior decor pieces – so not only great to look at but also sound collectible investments for the future.

In mid April Noelene and I leave once again for the UK on our annual buying trip. This time we will initially spend some 10 days 'rampaging' in Yorkshire and the north for our spoils before heading back down to the beautiful west country for a few weeks of gathering even more 'goodies'.

Wishing you all a prosperous and happy new year.

– Bernard.

French ceiling light.

Chandelier.

Peruvian Uniform.

Madonna Shrine.

Retablo 1.

Matadors Jacket.

Retablo 2.

Molloy’s of Milford ANTIQUES CENTRE

WE SELL & BUY MILFORD SHOPPING CENTRE • 24 MILFORD ROAD • 09 489 3883

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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

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our charming village by the sea This month’s news from Devonport Business Association Chairman, John Waugh.

John Waugh.

2014 - Full Of Promise For Devonport Business Welcome to 2014. We hope your festive season was full of joy and you have started the New Year with a holiday break – no matter how short!

In March, Devonport Village business owners and landlords will vote on whether your favourite shopping and business centre here in Devonport, becomes a Business Improvement District (BID) – a situation where all businesses contribute to a pool of money to provide sufficient funds to run the business district professionally – as happens currently in 45 other business districts around Auckland.

If successful, this will have a major impact on the business district and the local community with many positive benefits. We have already sampled this with the Travel Promotion run prior to Christmas. With well in excess of 10,000 entries from 75 local businesses in the Village and Wharf, you, as a community, have told us you want more of this type of activity. And this is only one aspect of the BID programme!

The winner of the $1500 Travel Promotion, was local St Leo’s School Principal Mary Kedzlie who filled in the winning entry at one of our unique businesses, Devonport Ceramics (just down the side of Ike’s).

If successful, this will have a major impact on the business district and the local community with many positive benefits.

Congratulations Mary – we hope you have a wonderful holiday with this prize funded by the Devonport Business Association.

(Thanks also to John Ashton at New World for having the draw in your supermarket and to Mike Cohen, our local Community Board Chairman, for making the draw!)

On December 11, our President, David Barton, ran a Devonport Village Forum attended by a number of Devonport Village stakeholders such as landlords, businesses, architects etc. The purpose was to understand each others points of view with regards the present and future of Devonport Village and how the rules in the Sep 30, 2013 notified Unitary Plan would affect Devonport Village. The idea for this initiative came from the success of the Milford Village Forum, which came together to build a consensus driven submission to the draft Unitary Plan.

The forum was well attended and all participants contributed in a positive way.

A follow-up meeting will be held and the Business Association will then prepare a submission to the Unitary Plan by February 28, 2014 that reflects the various points of view and contributions.

Devonport Community News

By Maria Teape - Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

Happy New Year! I hope you have had a great start to 2014.

Devonport has been humming with lots of visitors in the area and our preschool play mornings in Devonport and Bayswater are being well received! The Devonport sessions are held at Windsor Reserve (Devonport waterfront) on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:00am and the Bayswater sessions are held at Bayswater Park on Thursdays from 9:30am-11:00am. There is no need to pre-book or register, just come along and have fun with your littlies at these free events. It’s a great opportunity for both children and adults to meet likeminded people and enjoy the wonderful parks at our doorstep.

Our Kids Athletics series starts this month. The series is run over four consecutive Wednesdays with the first session being on Wednesday 19th of February, 4pm-6pm at the Vauxhall Rd Sports Reserve in Devonport (by the Rugby Club). Kids Athletics is promoted as ‘have a go’ athletics and is aimed at primary and intermediate school aged kids. Activities include running races, long jump, high jump, shot put and agility games. Participants need to register on arrival at each session and kids are reminded to please bring a hat and water bottle. All sessions are free.

Devonport Folk Club are once again organising Folk in the Park, another free event, which will be held on Sunday 23rd February, 1pm-4pm at the Band Rotunda, Windsor Reserve.

Devonport Folk Club are once again organising Folk in the Park, another free event, which will be held on Sunday 23rd February, 1pm-4pm at the Band Rotunda, Windsor Reserve. The Folk Club have a great line-up of folk musicians and performers planned and there will be yummy food and drink for sale. It’s a great way to spend a summer’s afternoon – lazing in the shade with a picnic and listening to some of the best folk musicians around. There will also be a free preschool play area to keep the little ones entertained.

Sunday the 2nd of March is National Children’s Day and also when the annual Devonport Community Treasure Hunt is held. Now in its 5th year, the Treasure Hunt is a great way for families to spend some quality time together exploring the treasures of our community by foot or bike. This year we have an art trail theme planned. Children and their families will learn about different art forms and enjoy some fun activities along the way, finishing at Devonport Museum on Mt Cambria Reserve for a sausage sizzle, games and spot prizes.

Free registration is from 10am at Windsor Reserve.

That’s all from me this time.

Maria For more info or to sign up for the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, please contact dportcomm@xtra.co.nz or call 445 9533

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On the Ferry with Fullers: Q&A

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Summer means a break from the routine - a chance to get outdoors, enjoy time with friends and family and head away, even if just for the day. Commuter numbers on the ferries drop and most passengers are on board the many North Shore ferry services for leisure. Channel chatted to two such passengers on a Fullers ferry who had chosen to sail away for a day...

Name and occupation? Rosalind Usherwood, chartered accountant and Holly Moss, holistic nutritionist at The Food Pharmacy in Devonport.

Face It: Beauty with Amanda Care

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For her first column of 2014, beauty expert Amanda Care of Face It, Devonport, looks at one of summer’s skin issues pigmentation...

Amanda Care.

Sun Spots? Sorted.

I hope you've having a great summer and making the most of our great local beaches. This month I'd like to touch on pigmentation. It's that time of year when you will start to notice freckles and sunspots looking more obvious after time in the sun, usually they will fade again in winter but in some cases they remain.

Where’s home?

Both: Devonport.

If you notice changes such as flaking, roughness or colour on certain spots, I strongly advise you get them checked by your doctor or a dermatologist.

Which ferry? Devonport to Waiheke Island.

Causes of pigmentation: Sun Exposure - this causes the cells (melanocytes) that produce pigmentation (melanin) to become highly reactive to the damage, and produce uneven colour.

Hormone Influences - such as Melasma or Chloasma which is a form of pigmentation stimulated by oestrogen. Pregnancy, the oral contraceptive pill and hormone replacement therapy can all exacerbate it.

Medications - such as the hormonal medications, photosensitisers such as Minocycline, chemotherapy drugs and anti-malarial drugs.

The purpose of your trip?

Rosalind Usherwood, Holly Moss.

Holly: We’ve been to Waiheke to go walking and to a winery for lunch. It’s great to escape for the day!

Rosalind: It’s extremely convenient to hop on the ferry. We’ve done some exercise, seen some lovely sights, had a great laugh and a really nice lunch at Mudbrick Winery. Then, in true Waiheke style, got a lift back to the ferry by a local in a combi van!

Favourite spot on board?

Rosalind: We’re enjoying sitting outside.

Holly: It’s lovely to feel the sea breeze and see the beautiful sights of the Hauraki Gulf.

What else could you do on the time it takes you to make the crossing?

Rosalind: Answer work emails! But not today.

Holly: Make a nutritious green smoothie!

If you could alight anywhere else in the world, where would it be?

Holly: I think we’re pretty lucky getting off here, so this is exactly where I’d chose to be. There were two cruise ships in the harbour today, which I’m sure will be full of people thinking this place is a dream destination.

Rosalind: Absolutely - to have all this on our doorstep is very special.

An all-time favourite captain?

Holly: It would have to be Richard Gere from An Officer and a Gentleman!

Rosalind: I’m not sure if he was a captain or not, but in any case, I’d have to agree.

How to correct it: At Face It I have a range of treatments to tackle sun spots and give you a more even skin tone and I can personalise a treatment plan for you.

The fantastic new "Ultra Brightening" range in Ultraceuticals has been proven to visibly improve the appearance of pigmentation and enhance the skins luminosity and clarity. The serum in particular, under medically supervised testing, was found to be as effective at improving the appearance of pigmentation as a prescription strength tretinoin and hydroquinone cream.

At Face It I have a range of treatments to tackle sun spots and give you a more even skin tone and I can personalise a treatment plan for you.

I've been using the cleanser, serum and moisturiser in this range and after three months I certainly see a difference and my clients are also giving extremely positive feedback.

I'd love to help you with your age spots and skin concerns so call me today for a skin consultation or book online at www.faceitbeauty.co.nz.

The sooner you book in, the closer you will be to having your best skin ever.

Catch a ferry to the city with Fullers Take advantage of regular weekend ferry services from Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport or Bayswater wharves to Auckland City. It’s a relaxing way to travel to and from Downtown Auckland. No traffic jams, no parking costs and café bars onboard. Visit www.fullers.co.nz or any Fullers Ticket Office for timetables or booking information.

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Towards the end of 2013, Ngataringa Skate Day was held in Devonport with great success. Now, it's time to announce the winners of the photo competition element that was part of the event. There were a lot of cameras out on the day capturing all the action, and we're pleased to (finally) announce our two winners: Daniel Simkin won the Adult Amateur Category and Shaun Lee won the Junior Amateur Category, both showing favour for the Canon D-series digital SLRs. Daniel's winning photograph stood out to us because we felt it captured the inclusive intention of the event, as well as celebrating our community spirit.

The image of two young brothers, enjoying the outdoors and spending time together as a family is, after all, part of what this is all about. Bringing people together with common interests, and injecting a bit of healthy competition into the mix!

Shaun's winning photograph caused a double take from the less skatesavvy judges, who took a second to realise the board had been captured mid-flip and was in fact, completely upside down. Combined with the color contrast in the vintage blue of the stairs and the moody skies above, there was a delicate balance of calm and tension that appealed to us all.

A big congratulations to our winners and thank you to all our entrants, see you all next year! - Maria Teape, Devonport Community Co-ordinator.

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Torpedo Bay Navy Museum News

Interior Trends: with Amanda Neill

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Navy Museum Open 7 days 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport

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Into the blue The colour of the ocean and sky blue is one of the most popular colours in the colour wheel. Amanda Neill, leading Auckland Interior Designer talks the colour blue and how it affects our everyday lives.

We are lucky enough to live in a beautiful part of the world. The coastal North Shore suburbs of Devonport, Takapuna and Milford are surrounded by ocean and at this time of year big, beautiful skies in the most magnificent blue.

Because of our beautiful surroundings we receive many requests from clients for the colour blue to be incorporated into schemes within the home. It may be an entire scheme that incorporates the colour blue or it may just be a few décor pieces to finish off the space. However, the colour is used it creates a sense of coolness, which is idea at this time of year in the height of summer.

Blue is a constant in our lives and is the collective colour of the spirit – it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming.

A pure blue is the colour of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality. It creates a sense of solitude, peace and wellbeing, which makes it a wonderful colour to use in a small boys or babies room. Blue opens the flow of communication and counteracts chaos or agitation. Blue spaces are often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure and orderly. But not all blues are serene and sedate – electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic – an engaging colour that expresses exhilaration and the overuse of the colour can create a feeling of cold and aloofness.

A fantastic colour combination is the use of blue with crisp whites. This creates a classic and timeless look and when used in stripes create that instant beachside feeling. You may not live directly next to the ocean but you can still invoke the serenity of the beach by creating a blue and white scheme in your home in the typical ‘Hamptons Style’.

If you would like to introduce the colour blue into your home why not come and see us at Designworx. We will be happy to help you find that perfect shade in the fabric, paint, wallpaper or décor piece that you are looking for.

You can either make an appointment or drop by our studio to find out more.

Designworx, Interior Design Studio, 64 Vauxhall Road, Devonport. 09 445 1098.

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Navy Dazzle with John Reynolds Dazzle paint was developed by the artist Norman Wilkinson and used on ships in the First and Second World Wars to confuse the eyes of the enemy. The geometric shapes made it difficult to visually assess the class, distance, position and movement of ships.

Calling on the tradition of dazzle ships, renowned New Zealand artist John Reynolds paints a large cut-out Anzac Frigate. In wartime, ships were dazzled to challenge the perception of adversaries.

In today’s peacetime, John dazzles his ship to ask What is the role of the Royal New Zealand Navy in today’s society?

How would you dazzle your Navy for the world to see?

This February, John Reynolds and the Navy Museum host Dazzle, a day when you are invited to dazzle your own paper ship and launch it in the grass outside the Museum. The Dazzle Fleet will grow through the day, forming a visitor-created exhibition that will showcase the Navy like never before.

Sunday, February 23 11 - 3 Torpedo Bay Navy Museum Free of charge For more information or bookings phone: (09) 445 5186 or email: info@navymuseum.co.nz www.navymuseum.co.nz www.channelmag.co.nz Issue 40 - February 2014

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Driving Devonport Meet the people behind your local car yard!

Owner Derek Rountree and sales assistant Callum Mill.

business landscape since April 1995 is testament to Derek and his team’s sales and service success.

Cars range from the entry-level to the expensive, but always offered with the best possible value. Rental cars are also available.

The prominent position his business occupies on the busy Lake Road in Belmont means Devonport Car Company is a handy mid-way distance between both Devonport and Takapuna. The roadside site means Derek has a captive audience for the vehicles on the yard, as well as the local landmark ‘car count’ sign, which informs passing motorists and pedestrians how many vehicles Derek and his team have sold. Sales go way beyond the North Shore too, with cars regularly being sold and shipped to Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and have been sent even as far as Norfolk Island.

Derek doesn't believe he and his team are ‘your stereotypical car salesmen’.

The business has earned a reputation for selling quality vehicles and has many families and repeat customers who purchase from them on a regular basis.

Derek and his team do most of the vehicle preparation themselves and every vehicle is purchased by Derek from his suppliers in Japan who work hard to find him exceptional vehicles.

A Devonport car company has been getting locals and car buyers from around the country revved up with the best deals on wheels.

We've been 19 years in the business, with nearly 2000 cars sold to locals.

Go to our website www.devcars.co.nz to view all our stock. We hope to see you soon!

This Belmont car yard has been providing superior service and quality cars to the peninsular and beyond for almost 19 years. With over 1800 sales to locals alone and rising daily, you can safely assume someone’s car in your street will bear the trademark Devonport Car Company branding.

Owner Derek Rountree recognises that service is paramount to the car-buying experience and along with his assistant Callum Mill he ensures customers and would-be customers leave with a great deal and a smile humour is king at Devonport Car Company.

“I like to think of us as being ‘Lorde’s local car yard’,” says Derek with a grin. It’s clear he is never one to miss an opportunity to sell, but does this with integrity and a great pride in his business. To have been a part of the Belmont

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View their website to see for yourself the positive feedback from many happy previous customers.

Derek says: “We've been 19 years in the business, with nearly 2000 cars sold to locals. Go to our website www.devcars.co.nz to view all our stock. We hope to see you soon!"

• Rental cars • Finance available • Warranties available Devonport Car Company, 154 Lake Road, Devonport 09 445 6236 www.devcars.co.nz

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Highbury: Rok Me…Jewellery Channel Feature:

Gail Ormsby.

Say it with jewels...

Give a gem of a gift this Valentine’s Day from a stunning selection of jewellery from a high-end store in Highbury Centre.

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Rok Me Jewellery is the elegant work of art of sisters Shelly Roberts and Gail Ormsby who relocated the store to the Highbury Centre last year after six years of business on the ‘high street’.

A true family business, Gail manages the store and is enjoying the mall setting and the reaction the store is receiving from shoppers. She said: “We’re very much a family business. It’s great to be based locally and to have had such positive feedback on the store here in the Centre.”

For Valentine’s gifts, customers are likely to be tempted by the extensive range of Pandora jewellery. As well as the hugely popular charm bracelets, which enable wearers to customise their pieces with meaningful additions to mark different occasions, Pandora has a range of rings, pendants and other beautiful accessories.

Light and vibrant pinks, bold and seductive reds flood the Valentine’s range with season-appropriate colour. The new Valentine’s Collection ‘is a true and timeless celebration of love, filled with romantic hearts and sweet messages of love that will last forever.’ Passionate red, innocent white and pretty pink sparkly stones are combined with 14ct gold and sterling silver to create beautiful love inspired charms, a stunning new bracelet, elegant stud earrings, stackable rings, and a magnificent heart locket pendant.

Light and vibrant pinks, bold and seductive reds flood the Valentine’s range with season-appropriate colour. The new Valentine’s Collection ‘is a true and timeless celebration of love…

Jewellery by New Zealand designer Karen Walker also features heavily in the store’s offerings and provides many Valentine’s gift options, as do the Kagi, Najo and Pastiche ranges.

Share the love this February...and ladies, don’t be shy of dropping the odd hint or two.

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The Channel Grill: Janey Carter

Life In Balance Janey Carter is Les Mills' resident BODYBALANCE® Guru and recently she’s been running classes with a difference - outdoors on Takapuna Beach! The classes have become hugely popular, so Channel Magazine sat down with Janey to chat about why she is so passionate about fitness and the Shore.

Channel Mag: We understand you were born in the UK Janey, tell us a little bit about yourself…

Janey Carter: Yes I was born in Brighton, England and I moved to New Zealand when I was one. I’ve got a brother who is 11 years older than me and sister who is eight years older than me. I am an auntie of four cute humans now.

CM: What did you study that led you to Body Balance?

JC: I did all sorts; primary ballet, dabbled in jazz and hip-hop and found my niche in contemporary dance at university. I graduated with a Bachelor of Dance from AUT in 2010. I have performed with AUT Dance Company, Trip Stumble Fall Company and The White Wall in festivals in Auckland, Dunedin and Coromandel.

I also run a kids’ dance teaching business called Pocket Rockets, based out of Stanley Bay Primary School.

CM: How did you come to work at Les Mills?

JC: I started working at Les Mills Takapuna part time on reception in 2007 and began teaching Body Balance in 2011. I completed my first advanced instructor module in 2012 and travelled to Thailand last year and visited Yoga Thailand on Koh Samui. I have also recently qualified in the CXWORX programme.

CM: What are your favourite things about living and working in Takapuna?

JC: Originally hailing from Stanley Bay in Devonport, I was skeptical about leaving the nest and flatting in Hauraki but turns out - I DO RATHER LOVE IT! I love meandering down to the beach, while learning my Balance tracks on my iPod. I love our Friday post-balance-class-ritual of heading to Takapuna Beach Cafe for Eggs Benedict and sometimes a freezing cold dip in the sea. It’s always great to see so many familiar faces from Les Mills Takapuna out and about too. I also enjoy the quinoa salad and plum margaritas at Mexico. And I LOVE that we are lucky enough to have a new vege patch in the garden at home!

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CM: What do you most enjoy about teaching outdoor Body Balance?

JC: Teaching body balance outdoors is something I have wanted to do for a long time. It just makes sense. We are very lucky to be surrounded by so many lovely spots here on the Shore… beaches, parks, bush.

To combine all the things we enjoy the most and make us feel the most alive and invigorated allows us to appreciate the whole experience more I think! Music, movement, breathing in fresh air, sunshine and bird song makes for a pretty rad combo! In our first class as we lay down for relaxation at the end, tiny light drops of rain were landing on our faces and the tuis were singing in the trees, we couldn't have planned it that good.

I also love the fact that our class is inclusive. As it's free, anyone can now attend and we give easier and advanced options so that it caters for people of different ages and abilities, which is awesome for me, because combined with my dance teaching I now get to move with people from age three to those who are in their 70s, which is pretty special.

As it's free, anyone can now attend and we give easier and advanced options so that it caters for people of different ages and abilities,

CM: Any grand plans for outdoor Body Balance® in the future?

JC: The next stage for me would be getting to do this all around the world in other beautiful locations.

Body Balance classes outdoors are on every Sunday at 9am throughout February next to the Takapuna Beach Café, The Promenade in Takapuna.

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European Motoring: with Penny Thorne, Tristram European

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What's Hot, new Commercial Centre and GOLF R Lots happening at Tristram European in early 2014!

Well 2014 has kicked off in real style for the team at Tristram European. Volkswagen is a great summer vehicle range so the warm weather seems to bring people into our dealership in droves. Polo, Beetle, Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Touareg and Penny Thorne.

Amorak are all vehicles that our customers love driving in the summer. The new Golf R – arriving soon – will only enhance this fact.

Pleasingly, our commercial range of vans has been selling very strongly as well and our new commercial centre is now open.

We also have a great range of late model quality pre-owned vehicles – Volkswagens and other makes – that are great value. Our used cars team have had a strong start to the year as well and currently have some great deals on lots of near new vehicles.

My Top 20 What’s Hot about the Volkswagen Brand!

To start the year I thought I would share my "Top 20 What's Hot" things about the Volkswagen brand, to reinforce why it continues to growth in New Zealand – proving particularly popular on the Shore. OK I'm a little biased, but you've got to admit it's a "hot" brand that I love representing. Here goes:1. Price – Where else can you find European at less than mainstream brands?

2. Comfort 3. Safety – not just perception, its true our vehicles are one of the safest on the road!

4. Design 5. Understated power 6. Infrequent visits to fill with fuel 7. New Beetle shape – fatter and fierce 8. Amarok and its staunch appearance 9. Van’s – Volkswagen proves that even a van can look cool!

10. Interior styling 11. Golf R is arriving soon 12. It’s cool to be driving Volkswagen 13. Vehicles across the range to meet everyone’s needs 14. You’re likely to have savings left over after you purchase 15. Technology – clever and well thought out 16. Image – understated, yet sophisticated 17. Sound - what sound? Our engines are beautifully quiet 18. Every age – a car for every age, we think 19. Colour range 20. Everything! Why would you look at anything else?

Visit our new Commercial Centre – Now Open!

With a specialist Commercial team situated in our new Commercial Centre we have set up a showroom that is clean and fresh, yet speaks “industrial” at the same time.

The new showroom features wall mounted TV’s showcasing vehicles we have sold with various looks and accessories along with the only video made in New Zealand with Pete Ritchie specific to the Amarok and what it can do.

There is also a merchandise display and a Thule Roof Rack display. This is only a glimpse of your next experience when you visit this showroom.

New GOLF R arriving soon!

This new shape vehicle boasts 221kW of 4WD power and a new shape offering longer and wider space.

There is also a beautifully refined interior, Bi-xenon headlights and separate daytime running lights, a rear assist camera and optional alloys. It is priced from $68,500.

Talk to our sales team about new GOLF R today.

Tristram European, Corner Wairau and Hillside Roads, Glenfield, North Shore 09 441 0090 www.tristrameuropean.co.nz

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Caring For Your Car: with Car-fé

Rob Bonnici is the Car Guy. Rob lives, eats and breathes car cleaning products and services. Having a background in chemicals, car cleaning products and now owning a 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.

How to maximise the sale value of your car We have found that over the past three years there are some things that are a must to do when grooming your car for resale.

Before.

1. Adding a Wax or polish will enhance the exterior shine to your car if there is a lot of the same brand and year, you want yours to stand out.

2. Invest in a good wheel degreaser to help brake down the brake dust build up to show off your wheels.

3. Always dress your tyres as it makes them look new. Check under your guards to see if they are clean usually you can use your tyre dressing to shine your guards.

4. The drivers entry is the most scrutinised and viewed part of your car so, clean the door shuts and add a wax or polish to the inside of the door and shut. Clean your foot pedals and foot rest (do not put any silicone products on these as you do not want them to be slippery!).

5. When vacuuming push your seats all the way forward then all the way back to give you access to underneath the seat and the sides of your seat. Remember to lift up the back seats and under the spare tyre compartments so you remove any nasty surprises before the potential buyers reviews.

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8. Remember to clean your windows this gives the car that feel of buying a car off the lot.

9. If you carry pets or smoke in your car you should invest in a fragrance to make the smell more acceptable to your potential buyer. Or better still invest in a fragrance boom which will eliminate the smell.

10. Check your window wiper blades they are not expensive and new blades clean your windscreen so much better than worn out ones especially around winter.

6. Review your seats once vacuumed. Do they need a shampoo? Also review your mats. This is easy to do and cleaning your seats gives your car a huge lift.

These tips will set your car apart from the competitors and maximise your return on your investment.

7. Clean and apply a dash enhancer to make all of your dash, door panels and centre console look clean and refreshed.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 09 488 7000 to discuss. Regards, Robert & Siobhan Bonnici.

87 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna carfe.takapuna@xtra.co.nz – 488 7000

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North Shore History with David Verran

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Early aviation on the North Shore In New Zealand before 1913 ballooning and gliding were the only successful ways for people to get aloft and Errol W. Martyn's trilogy 'A passion for flight, New Zealand aviation before the Great War' documents four balloonists who visited the North Shore between 1889 and 1907. Once the gas-filled balloons had ascended, balloonists would use parachutes to descend to public acclaim, and would later retrieve their balloon.

All four visiting balloonists or aeronauts set off, or at least tried to set off, from the Takapuna racecourse, which is now Alison Park and the Waitemata Golf Course.

On 9th February 1889, ‘Professor’ Thomas (Tom) Baldwin (the use of nom-de-plumes and self assumed titles by balloonists was commonplace) had already had a successful launch from Potters Paddock (now Alexandra Park) in Epsom, and now tried a similar ascent from the Takapuna racecourse. However, he found the local gasworks in Devonport was unable to produce sufficient gas to fill his balloon while still maintaining sufficient supply to their local customers. The Auckland Gas Company had opened the Devonport gasworks in 1882, which was on the other side of Lake Road from the racecourse.

On 3rd and 7th March 1894, 'Leila Adair', in her twenty-two town tour of New Zealand, attempted two balloon ascents in Devonport. The first was unsuccessful and on the second occasion she only reached 60 feet (around 20 metres), and didn't parachute. 500 to 600 spectators had paid their shilling return (around $9 in today's money) on the ferry, which also allowed entrance to the racecourse grounds. However, many more watched from nearby Mount Victoria for free. Local ferry manager Alexander Alison allowed his home to be used for her costume change at the end of the flight. Gas from the local gasworks wasn’t used on this occasion and a makeshift kerosene fuelled furnace was used instead to provide gas to fill the balloon.

On 8th April 1899, 'Captain Charles Lorraine' (actually David Charles Mahoney) and his newly married spouse Frances attempted a double parachute act at the racecourse. Unsuccessful, he blamed the quality of the gas for his failure, but the Auckland Gas Company engineer, Chenery Suggate, responded that the quality of the gas the Company had supplied was exactly the same as for 'Lorraine's' successful ascents in Auckland. 'Lorraine' later died in an ascent in Christchurch on 2 November 1899.

On 28th September 1907, 'Professor' Sydney Mitchell Barnes found the strong wind at the racecourse too strong for his attempt at ascent, and failed again on 19th October 1907. However, on 2nd November 1907 Devonport finally had two successful balloon ascents and parachute descents. Barnes reached between 1,000 and 2,000 feet (300 to 600 metres) over Shoal Bay before parachuting back to earth.

By David Verran

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Residential Property Management: Quinovic

Residential Property Management Is the Rent on Your Residential Property Too Low? Approximately 72% of New Zealand’s rental properties are being self-managed by the owners. Only 28% of rental properties are professionally managed. This is largely due to the fact that Property Management as a profession is still evolving, and that New Zealanders generally have a ‘hands on, do it yourself’ mentality. We at Quinovic Property Management can assure that your property is professionally managed with hands on guarantee and you are still up to date at all times with your property.

It is interesting to note that privately managed properties often take much lower bonds, do not use formal application forms and are rarely subject to credit checks. Mostly privately managed properties are let on the face value of a tenant. Another major difference between professionally managed and privately managed properties is that often the rent yield is not achieved as rents are to low and not reviewed on regular basis.

A privately managed property is typically not marketed as thoroughly as properties listed with Quinovic Property Management which means that the pool of tenants to choose from is much smaller and the rent achieved typically lower.

Sandra May, Quinovic Takapuna’s Business Development Managers says: “We are managing a large portfolio of rental properties and therefore have a steady stream of prospective tenants coming through our door daily to find suitable properties to rent. As well as we are keeping contacts of prospective tenants that are on the hunt over the next few month for new rental properties to move to. Having your property listed with us ensures that steady streams of prospective tenants are looking at your property when it comes available for rent.”

We are selecting tenants on a daily basis and therefore have great experience with the process. We at Quinovic Takapuna know the current market rates, have access to tenant check data bases and be up to date with all current legislation.

The majority of privately let properties return well below market rents. Additionally, a professionally managed property will typically have a regular rent review and rent increase; were we at Quinovic Takapuna complete 6 monthly rent reviews to assure that rents are at market level. This is not generally the case with privately managed properties as most owners simply don’t feel comfortable increasing rent with their tenant we know it is simply a part of our role.

To make the most out of your rental property and assure that your rent is not too low, contact us at Quinovic Takapuna today!

Contact Graeme Henderson or Sandra May at Quinovic, Phone: 486 7450 or 021 844 531 Email: enquiries@quinovic-takapuna.co.nz, Suite 5, 31 Auburn Street, Takapuna

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Submissions, Skypath and Sponsorships Focus for Early 2014 Happy New Year! I hope you and your families are enjoying summertime Auckland and the great events on throughout the region.

We’re getting straight down to business as we face a busy year ahead. This year, we will continue our ongoing conversation with Aucklanders, asking for your perspectives on the council’s plans and projects and your ideas for improving Auckland.

First out of the blocks, we want to hear your thoughts about the draft Annual Plan 2014/15. This annual plan is year three of our 10-year work programme, and focuses on financial prudence – finding ongoing savings, the lowest average rates in the history of Auckland Council (2.4 per cent) and judicious regional and community investment. Feedback is open until February 24.

Submissions for the Proposed Mayor Len Brown.

Auckland Unitary Plan are open until February 28.

We are working on ways to make it easier to find out what the council is seeking feedback on and easier to have your say. I will keep you posted on our progress.

Improvements to Auckland transport continue at pace. We are just weeks away from completing the roll-out of integrated ticketing and the first electric trains will be in service from April. The North Shore busway is one of Auckland’s great success stories and this year we start building a new busway connecting Panmure to Pakuranga and Botany.

We continue to progress the City Rail Link – the precursor of rail to the North Shore. I will talk to the Prime Minister this month about a funding proposal to ensure t construction starts no later than 2016.

A key focus this year will be active travel – making Auckland a friendlier place for cyclists and pedestrians. That includes the Skypath walking and cycling track over the Harbour Bridge. We’ve been talking about it for three years and it is time a decision is made about the project, a decision I want sorted by March.

As I mentioned in the last edition of Channel magazine, we also need a frank discussion as a community about how we fund our projects and activities, from using Public Private Partnerships for vital regional infrastructure to commercial relationships on a smaller scale, such as sponsorships and commercial partnerships to extend free swimming entry.

A key focus this year will be active travel – making Auckland a friendlier place for cyclists and pedestrians. That includes the Skypath walking and cycling track over the Harbour Bridge. We’ve been talking about it for three years and it is time a decision is made about the project, a decision I want sorted by March.

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That is just a small glimpse of the work we have ahead of us and as the year progresses the council will continue its dialogue with Aucklanders about what we are doing to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city.

Len Brown Mayor of Auckland

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After three successful years in our “old” venue, the Hobsonville Point Farmers Market is proud to announce that we are moving to a fantastic waterfront location at “The Landing” (just under 1.5km away and right next to the Hobsonville Point ferry terminal).

Our new space promises to add to the appeal of the market and we’ve also got plenty of events and activities planned over the summer months to keep our customers coming back for more. The market will move to its’ new site in the Seaplane Hangar in early February and will hold a ‘launch’ event on the weekend of 15th and 16th February 2014 (9am to 1pm both days) to celebrate our move and showcase our new space.

While the original venue in Shed 5 has served the market well, it is time to move to The Landing in order to harness the appeal of the waterfront location.

Eventually The Landing will form the retail and commercial hub of Hobsonville Point for the local community, and will become a popular destination for Aucklanders and tourists alike. We believe the waterfront location and the Seaplane Hangar itself will be a real attraction for customers and emphasize the uniqueness of the market. The hangar was built in the 1930’s to house the Catalina flying boats and is steeped in romance. It played an important role in both our wartime history and the birth of our commercial aviation industry.

As the number of residents in the local area grows we need to provide a venue for the market that can expand with the population. The market will have room to grow, with more al fresco space and more free parking close by.

We will continue to offer a superb selection of top quality stalls selling locally produced food, as well as live music, cooking demonstrations and much, much more. So come along and visit us in our new home… We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please visit our website or Facebook page, or contact our Market Manager on the details below:

A police partnership charity has been given the ‘blue light’ to move its premises to the Shore.

The charity, which works in partnership with the New Zealand police and the community, aims to empower young people in the hope of reducing the incidence of them becoming a victim or perpetrator of crime. 2013 marked 30 years since the youth charity, Blue Light, was founded and its National Office, the beating heart of the charity, is now feeling right at home on the North Shore.

“Since it’s humble beginnings the charity has grown exponentially and whilst many kiwi adults will remember attending a Blue Light disco as a teen, the organisation now runs a huge range of programs and events for young people throughout New Zealand, all aimed at building positive community partnerships between young people, the Police, their parents and the community,” said Rod Bell, Blue Light CEO. On a national level, the charity runs ‘TradeZone Kids Gone Fishin’ with its patron Graeme Sinclair, Bryan & Bobby, Rainbows End Fun Days, PCT Challenge, Driver Licencing Programs, Youth Mentoring, publishes a series of handbooks for Teenagers and their parents as well as providing residential Life Skills camps run in partnership with the New Zealand Defence Force.

As a charity we welcome any business that would like to support our work with young people and in turn we can provide many opportunities for them to directly benefit from this partnership.

In addition to the nationally run programmes, Blue Light’s 74 branches throughout New Zealand each run events specific to their areas needs such as drug and alcohol education, holiday programmes, after school care, camps for young victims of sexual assault, youth justice programmes, kayaking, truancy and anti-graffiti programs, Waka Ama competitions, surfing, sports & family fun days, and a whole variety of events.

Blue Light delivers its programmes thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses through fundraising and sponsorship. “As a charity we welcome any business that would like to support our work with young people and in turn we can provide many opportunities for them to directly benefit from this partnership” commented Ruth Morse, Blue Light Marketing Manager.

Website: www.hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/hobsonvillepointfarmersmarket Email: hpfmmanager@gmail.com Phone: 021 209 1758

To find out more about Blue Light and its programmes, or to volunteer, visit www.bluelight.co.nz or to find out how your business can support Blue Light’s work email ruth@bluelight.co.nz

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Pure Healthcare: With Dr. Cherye Roche

Is 2014 your year to reclaim your health and vitality?

The practitioners at Pure Healthcare are ready to help you create the new you!

This month, Dr. Cherye Roche shares how the team at Pure Healthcare in Albany can co-ordinate a plan for getting fitter using natural healing to get it right.

Dr. Cherye Roche leads a team of experts in Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Massage therapy, and Chinese Medicine / acupuncture.

February is the month of love and we want to encourage you to start by loving, and caring, for yourself. When you are healthy, fit, relaxed and happy, you will be able to care for those you love with enthusiasm and joy. So if this is your year to focus a bit more on your own body, mind and spirit, read on.

You know the basics…. Less alcohol, less junk food, more veggies, more exercise.

Since you know this, why do you not just get on with it? So let’s look at this a bit differently. Here are three big challenges that many face when trying to get healthy: 1. Exercise hurts! - If you have pain in your joints or muscles, especially in the feet, knees, hips or back, then you are not going to be able to get moving. So, if you have had some treatment, with no joy, perhaps a different perspective will help. At Pure Healthcare, we look at you in a holistic manner to check for underlying subtle problems that compromise your recover. So, if you have one foot bunion that is bigger than the other, legs that are uneven in length, pains all on one side of your body, or aches and pains that get better with treatment, but return when you stop the therapy, then we can help. Our Chiropractors are experts at working all of this out. They work as a team, with our massage therapists and acupuncturists to get you moving again, pain free! Yes we are ACC registered. http://www.purehealthcare.co.nz/OurTherapies/WholisticChiropractic.aspx

Dr Cherye Roche Doctor of Chiropractic

Move, eat, believe Get Spiritual – spend time focusing on being in alignment with your Spiritual good. It is called many things… Universal energy, higher self, The Unified Field, or even (dare I say it?) God. Religion is not required, just spending a few minutes per day finding your ‘centre’. Sit and focus on your breathing and releasing your mind to relax for a few moments. Then, once you are centred, spend a few moment simply visualizing what great health would look and feel like for you. Be sure to enjoy the feeling.

2. Health information is confusing and contradictory! – Is the Paleo diet really the way to go? Should I go raw? Statistically, diets never work anyway, so why even try? Is organic really important? And then there is the whole supplement thing! Are vitamins important? If so, what kind and how much should I take?

Is Dr. Oz right about any of it? Yikes – far too much to try to research and understand on your own. Especially when the answer to any of these questions depends on your age, gender, body type, past medical history, allergies, food sensitivities, lifestyle and budget. However, getting proper advice from a qualified Naturopath can sort this all out for you, with a personalized plan to get started and keep you on track while you create a new healthy lifestyle. http://www.purehealthcare.co.nz/OurTherapies/Naturopathy.aspx 3. Motivation to keep it up is really hard! – This is where the spirit part of mind / body / spirit comes into play. Meditation, relaxation, focus and attention to your intention, can make all the difference. Research shows that people who have a Spiritual practice are healthier and heal from injury and illness better and faster. Turns out, it does not matter what your Spiritual practice is, just that you have one. Some would say that we are Spiritual beings having a Human experience, not the other way around (read that again please). Try simply going to Youtube and searching for “Guided Meditation for (fill in the blank – health, wellbeing, relaxation, stress relief, prosperity, love, etc). You will find a plethora of great audio and video recordings to get your head, heart and Spirit right. Our advice is to change the first hour of your day, and it will change your life. Start with the right fuel, 10 minutes of focused breathing, and 30 min of movement, and you will reap the benefits in no time. http://www.purehealthcare.co.nz/AboutUs/IntentionStatement.aspx There are three critical keys to success in achieving optimal health and wellness.

Investing your time, money and energy in addressing these and it will pay off brilliantly in your manifestation and realization of your best year yet in 2014.

You can get detailed information about our practitioners and our services at www.PureHealthcare.co.nz

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Remember – ‘You are what you eat”. So, start by simply becoming conscious about what you eat. Take the knowledge that you have and put it into action by making healthy choices with each meal or snack. Then, make an appointment to meet with our Naturopath, Nerena Morris, to have a review of your current health, lifestyle habits, and to create a plan for how to transform your health gradually over the next year so that you can look and feel your best ever. http://www.purehealthcare.co.nz/AboutUs/TheTeam/NerenaMorris.aspx

Move it or lose it! – If you have difficulty with exercise due to uncertainly about what to do, a personal trainer is a good start. Most can help you be creative with the types of activities that can get you moving, and having fun at the same time. If you are having trouble due to pain, get a clinical opinion from a Chiropractor to address the common underlying alignment problems that can result in pain with movement.

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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.

Our Health In 2014

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As I see it, by John Appleton French Novelist Marcel Proust (1871-1922) said: “The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.”

At the beginning of a new year in 2014 let’s open our eyes and try to see why the ‘cures’ for chronic degenerative illnesses remain as elusive as ever.

As I see it, ‘we’ will never find what we are looking for if we keep looking in the wrong place. Unless we are willing to look at the role that lifestyle – diet and the environment play in the development of disease, the search for a ‘cure’ will continue to be a very costly delusion.

As ‘Baby Boomers’ bcome increasingly concerned about their health they are looking for ways by which they might prevent or reverse the illnesses associated with aging.

The human body has an amazing innate ability to heal itself if we give it the right tools to work with. The tool kit can be summed up in three words NUTRITION – NUTRITION – NUTRITION. While drugs can be lifesavers in emergency situations, with chronic illnesses, I fail to see how it will ever be possible to ‘drug’ a sick body back to health.

There are however vast sums of money generated by this thinking and thus it is highly unlikely that the truth will emerge.

My own approach to diet is anti-inflammatory - plant based – gluten - dairy - sugar - alcohol and caffeine free. I drink plenty of pure filtered water and significantly limit consumption of highly processed vegetable oils.

Recommendations – get a copy of the FOOD MATTERS documentary available from my website www.johnappleton.co.nz - check out World’s Healthiest Foods website www.whfoods.com and another great website www.greenmedinfo.com My dietary approach as above is not specific to any one disease or condition – it’s all encompassing. All of our cells ‘talk’ to each other – what is good for one cell is equally good for another. Exercise is a must for all of us. Get out and walk every day. There is no need to run – walk as briskly as you can - a stroll might not ‘cut it’. Lift some light weights every day.

Supplementation – should be seen as supporting a health inducing diet and not a ‘crutch’ for a health reducing diet. My top three are: Vitamin C, a really good Multi Vitamin and high potency pure Omega 3 (from marine oils).

If there is any one suggestion I would make for everyone in 2014 – learn everything you can about Vitamin C – it could one day save your life or that of a loved one. I have an excellent ‘ebook’ about Vitamin C and heart disease that I can email to anyone interested.

To get you thinking here’s a brief round-up of a number of diseases/conditions with nutritional interventions that are worth exploring.

Arthritis – Two glasses of pure filtered water with the juice of a lemon on rising – Organic Apple Cider Vinegar prior to each meal. Curcumin BCM 95 form – Omega 3 (many cheap Omega 3 oils are oxidised be careful) – Ginger tea - Niacinamide (a form of Vitamin B3) – Vitamin D. For any form of arthritis – the goal is antiinflammatory. A recent study found that arthritis is much less about wear and tear and more about inflammation.

Coronary Artery Disease – refer dietary approach as above. Vitamin C – high potency Omega 3 – a really good Multivitamin – High Blood Pressure – Magnesium – Coenzyme Q10 – high potency Omega 3 – back up with amino acid

L-Arginine powder if necessary – Heart Rhythm – Magnesium – Coenzyme Q10 – high potency Omega 3 - Heart Failure Coenzyme Q10 – D-Ribose – L-Carnitine – Magnesium – Vitamin D. Diabetes Diet is paramount for type 1 and type 2 Diabetes. I’m sure you already know that but are you making a commitment to it? The more ‘raw’ food you eat the better. Vitamin C is at the top of my list together with R Lipoic Acid – sprinkle Mrs Rogers Organic Cinnamon on your food.

Heartburn – reflux - indigestion – focus hard on the diet as above - Heal the gut – probiotics – digestive enzymes – ginger tea (homemade from root) – slippery elm powder in water before bed. Constipation – freshly made vegetable juices twice daily – drink plenty of room temp water during the day – Magnesium Citrate powder in water before bed.

Kidney Stones – prevention is the key. Diet is very important. Avoid dehydration and drink the juice of a Lemon in a large glass of water on rising and in the afternoon.

Cataracts – Antioxidants are very important Vitamin C and R-Lipoic Acid. There’s a treatment option developed in Scotland – N Acetyl Carnosine drops. One of the well-known brands is ‘Can C’ eye drops. Can be combined with other key nutrients for the eyes Lutein – Zeaxanthin – Bilbery extract (which are top of my list for Macular Degeneration) Hemorrhoids - Diet is paramount. Dehydration/Constipation is the enemy. Danger time can be after anaesthetics. Vitamin C is important to improve the integrity of blood vessels. Two products that are well worth considering – Venapro Capsules www.Venapro.com Heal Hemorrhoids (Healing Natural Oils) www.amoils.com Blood Tests: I keep a check on these: HS CRP (a marker of inflammation) – Homocysteine (an important risk factor for heart disease) Lipoprotein a (Lpa) a little talked about form of LDL but an important risk factor. Vitamin D – it’s really important for all of us to know our level. New Zealanders generally have way less than optimal levels. I pay to have a Vitamin D blood level done.

Do your own research – ask a lot of questions – there is plenty of evidence if you know where to look – go to www.science.naturalnews.com the evidence might surprise you and hopefully your Doctor as well.

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

Health Tip For 2014 Alongside diet and exercise I love my Infrared Sauna.

I am in my sauna for 50 minutes every day. Toxins and chemicals we ingest, breathe in and absorb through our skin are stored in our fat cells. Sweating is a safe and very enjoyable way to remove toxins thus potentially taking huge pressure off the immune system. I bought mine from Poynters in Auckland www.poynters.co.nz

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The PumpHouse Theatre: What’s On

A Quick Preview of 2014 Events at The PumpHouse It’s February already and as you read this Shoreside Theatre’s season of Shakespeare in the Park is halfway through. Much Ado About Nothing and Othello are drawing Shakespeare fans of all ages to The PumpHouse’s outdoor amphitheatre for balmy summer evenings of comedy and tragedy in true Elizabethan style. A must-do North Shore theatre experience, the 2014 Shakespeare in the Park season runs till February 15th. Don’t miss out - some performances are nearly fully booked.

As for the rest of 2014, The PumpHouse calendar is jam-packed with a variety of events. Here’s a quick overview of just some of the goings-on this year.

PumpHouse building projects begin As soon as Shoreside Theatre packs up its doublets and swords The PumpHouse will be transformed into a construction zone. In late January scaffolding was installed around the main theatre building. Since then the guys from Legacy Construction have been getting stuck in to The PumpHouse re-roofing project and in mid-February work begins on The PumpHouse patron toilets upgrade.

The PumpHouse’s old asbestos corrugated roof is coming off and a new iron corrugated roof is replacing it. At the same time they will be adding a layer of insulation which will prevent heat loss (very much needed in the old brick building in wintertime) and also prevent outside noise from disrupting performances.

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this means to the performers and their vocal chords. The PumpHouse is a listed historic building which means that any improvements or structural maintenance must retain the integrity of the original early 20th century design. The new colour steel roof will look just like the roof installed in 1905.

The patron toilets upgrade will see the conversion of a storage bunker into a disabled access toilet and baby change area. At the same time, the existing patron toilets will be extended and totally refurbished. Donn Roberts, the architect on this project, has experience in renovations of historic places and has been very careful to retain the visual integrity of the concrete buttresses and original water pipe within the design.

Both projects are due to be completed by April and when the scaffolding and safety fences come down, the theatre with its gleaming new roof and loos will be ready for the year’s busy calendar of events.

Edward Lear’s Owl & Puss The first show after the completion of the roof and loos projects will be Tim Bray Productions’ The Owl and the Pussycat, Tim Bray’s stage adaptation of Edward Lear’s 19th century nonsense poem with all its quirky characters and imagery.

Tadpole Productions first play of 2014 will be Alan Ayckbourn’s 1974 drama Absent Friends. Set in real time, at a party, it portrays the complicated interrelationships of a group of friends grieving for the loss of one of their number.

North Shore Performing Arts Society’s annual Becroft Grand Opera Aria provides a weekend of entertainment of classical music and opera performed by emerging artists. This longstanding event has proved to be a springboard for some of New Zealand’s brightest new operatic talent.

For those with a non-traditional spiritual bent, Psychic Medium Kelvin Cruickshank returns for one night in June with his Soul Food experience. Kelvin’s appearances always sell out so if you’re a fan or just curious, best keep an eye on The PumpHouse website for the release of tickets.

To celebrate Matariki this year, Tim Bray Productions will present a stage adaptation for children of Witi Ihimaera’s Whale Rider during the July school holidays. Schools and early education centres should contact The PumpHouse if interested in planning an end of term theatre excursion.

Shoreside Theatre’s mid-year production will be an Agatha Christie murder mystery. They’re keeping the title of the play under their hats for the time being but it’s sure to bring the Agatha Christie fans out for some mid-winter suspense and brain teasing.

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concert in early August followed by student productions

by Rosmini College then Rangitoto College drama seniors. In late August and early September the Scouts and Guides Gang Show return for their biennial variety bash.

In the October school holidays Tim Bray Productions present another stage adaptation of a favourite New Zealand children’s storybook, The Little Yellow Digger.

This charming book was written by Campbells Bay’s very own distinguished author Betty Gilderdale and illustrated by her husband Alan Gilderdale who passed away in December last year, making this year’s stage production particularly poignant.

Tadpole Productions’ second play for 2014 is the 1962 classic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee. This intense Pulitzer prize-winning drama examines the bitter breakdown of a marriage and is best known for the riveting film version that starred ElizabethTaylor and Richard Burton.

November sees the welcome return of North Shore Music Theatre with a rollicking season of Annie Get Your Gun. Irving Berlin’s 1942 musical spawned many well known hit songs of the era including Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better) and There’s No Business Like Showbusiness. What a fantastic lead-in to the December season of Tim Bray Production’s The Santa Claus Show.

There’s something for everyone on this year’s event calendar and soon there will be nice new loos too!

What's On... @ Pumphouse Until February 15 Shoreside Theatre presents Shakespeare in the Park – Outdoors in The PumpHouse Amphitheatre Othello & Much Ado About Nothing All performances at 8pm The PumpHouse Theatre Killarney Park, off Manurere Ave Takapuna Bookings Ph 489 8360 www.pumphouse.co.nz

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2014 at The Rose Centre Silly Cow by Ben Elton: Sex – Lies – Murder!

Dates: Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22, February 2014 (8pm) Details on: www.cuttingedgedrama.co.nz Book at: Rose Theatre - 09 445 9900 Tickets: $20/15 Concessions (Seniors, Students, Groups of 5+) This is Ben Elton at his comic best!

Doris Wallace is the Bitch to end all Bitches!! As a TV columnist who makes her living viciously criticising TV actors, she is bitchy, hardnosed and totally unrepentant about the carnage she causes and the careers she destroys. Now one of them is suing her for libel.

Peggy is her long suffering PA who is often the butt of Doris’s anger. Bring them altogether with Ben Elton’s sharp wit and the result is a hilarious and explosive mix. Doris is about to get her just desserts and how! From the company that always brings you dynamic and thrilling theatre this is one not to miss!

Silver Circle presents: Dystopian Dreams Tuesday 25 February to Saturday 1 March @ 8pm Bookings: info@silvercircleproductions.org or door sales Tickets: Adults $25 Concessions & groups of six or more $20 Silver Circle returns to The Rose Centre in February to explore a dystopian society where oppression and dehumanisation are the norm. A splash of colour breaks the spell, creating crisis and rebellion, and the citizens struggle to decide on where they want to sit on the scale between freedom and control. Simultaneously challenging and cheeky, inspiring and entertaining, these talented performers will bring a not-so-impossible future to life in front of your eyes. Come prepared for a dynamic and unique production that will challenge, astonish and captivate you and your friends. Keep an open mind, join in the fun, and you won’t regret it!

Company Theatre presents: An Ideal Husband Dates: 29 March to 12 April 2014 Wednesday to Saturday at 8pm and Sundays 30 March & 6 April at 2pm Tickets: Adults $25, Concessions (Seniors/Students/Groups 20+) $20, Children $15 Bookings: Phone 445 9900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz What does it take to be an Ideal Husband? How would you know if you have found one? Or are one? Is there such a thing? This is Oscar Wilde at his wildest. Funny, witty, and biting, this play will have you laughing at society, and then thinking about politics! Or maybe that’s laughing at politics and thinking about society.

Political critique is combined in a sumptuous feast of fun and frivolity. For more information go to www.companytheatre.co.nz

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Lake House Arts Centre: News

After school classes for 2014…

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Lake House has some fabulous after school term classes, all designed to engage your child in a fun but also educational artistic activity.

LAUNCH New graduates exhibition 19 Feb - 9 Mar Opening Tues 18 Feb 5-7pm

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Crafty Thursdays with Emma Jansen is for younger kids (5-9yrs) to explore different art materials and have fun learning. Emma is an experienced educator with a passion for engaging children’s curiosity and imaginations.

Projects for this class will include sketching, painting, collage and three dimensional art works, sometimes all at once! This class is great for confidence building in your young ones…

Kirsten Richards is an illustrator and tutor, experienced in teaching both adults and children. Her kid’s class, Pop up Monsters and Fairies Book ties in with our Picture this…exhibition in March, held to coincide with NZ Book Week. The class is for 7-14 year olds and teaches character and story development, drawing, illustration and paper techniques.

The April school holiday classes are already available on our website so get in quick with your enrolments!

We have some very exciting exhibitions scheduled for February and March – our inaugural New Graduates show Launch will open on Tuesday 18th February 5-7pm. Launch features recent graduates from tertiary art and design schools presenting works from their graduating portfolio’s. We have focused particularly on graduates with an association with the North Shore.

Telling Tales shows off talented artist Bec Robertson’s detailed and beautiful mixed media drawings of entertaining bird life parodying human behaviour. She has chosen the majestic peacock for this particular series because the quirky appearance of the bird lends itself well to experimental creative renderings.

Picture this… features work from a talented selection of children’s book illustrators, both nationally and internationally based. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, 11th March (5-7pm) and is scheduled to coincide with NZ Book Month.

We will have several free activities for children to get involved in – check our website for details and dates under the Events page.

For more information on any of our services and activities please check our website www.lakehousearts.org.nz, email info@lakehousearts.org.nz or phone (09) 486 4877.

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive (Barry’s Point Reserve) in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th century Edwardian/ Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with 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.

PICTURE THIS...VARIOUS ARTISTS MARCH 12TH - 30TH Opening Tuesday March 11th, 5-7pm Work from a talented selection of children’s book illustrators from around the world. In association with NZ Book Month.

Telling Tales Bec Robertson 12th - 30th March Opening Tuesday 11th March 5-7pm

37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna (09) 486 4877

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Channel Education: KAAT Trust, Albany

Two Great Training Programmes for The Shore Announced

Early Childhood Education and Care & Microsoft E-Learning Thanks to KAAT Trust, the long established South Auckland-based education provider, their Early Childhood Education and Care course is now available on the North Shore.

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This very successful Level 3 National Certificate course is the perfect entry point for aspiring childcare teachers. The course provides learners with the skills and knowledge to gain employment in a rapidly growing North Shore market or, progress on to further training at Level 5 in the Early Childcare field.

North Shore course coordinator Selina Lee says: “Demand for places in this course is very high already.” She goes on to say: “It would pay to register for the course pretty quickly. Students can call me on 09-940 4495 or text me 021 075 3099 for an interview appointment.”

The course - 26 week, 63 credits course with optional 14 week elective and 47 credits - starts in Albany on 24th February. Students must be over 16 years old.

Computer proficient people can learn what they need to know through Sonic PS’s quick response on-line video instruction and, experts requiring a refresher can easily jump to the appropriate place within the video library to find instant answers or solve a current problem with minimal disruption to work flow.

Shore-based Training Futures recently launched under exclusive agreement, the internationally acclaimed Sonic PS E-Learning programme. A Microsoft partner training course for students and company employees, the award-winning Sonic PS E-Learning programme provides registered learners with unlimited online training access to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows 8 and Lync. Supported by a high definition video E-Learning library, Sonic PS is suitable for beginners through to advanced users and is instantly accessible through any browser or mobile device.

Grant from Training Futures says: “Learners can step through the Microsoft Office course from their home or business computer. There‘s no need to attend classes” He adds: “Computer proficient people can learn what they need to know through Sonic PS’s quick response on-line video instruction and, experts requiring a refresher can easily jump to the appropriate place within the video library to find instant answers or solve a current problem with minimal disruption to work flow.

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North Shore YMCA: News

Y-Gymnastics Awards YMCA teaches gymnastics, agility and fundamental movement skills for children of all ages.

YMCA is proud of our award-winning gymnastics term programmes, which cater for pre-schoolers through to teens. The classes start with a focus on fundamental movement skills. This assists in the development of your child's balance, strength and fl exibility and other gross movement skills which they can carry on into their gymnastic development or any other sport they choose to do.

Each week the programme changes and is based around a dominant movement pattern, including a reiteration of the previous week's learnings.Each

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class builds on the skills taught in the preceding classes. Our programmes use a wide range of colourful and imaginative equipment.

Please note that a participating adult is required at all preschool classes.

The Y-Gymnastics Awards Programme acknowledges the progression your child makes as they develop their skills. Starting with our skill cards at four years of age they progress to our more advanced levels from six years onward where ribbons and medals are awarded. The Advanced Award Scheme requires demonstration of gymnastic skills and conditioning in a friendly, non-threatening testing arena.

For all levels of the Awards Programme progression to the next level is acknowledged by certifi cate. In conjunction with Skills Active, the Industry Training Organisation for sports, fi tness and recreation, YMCA has developed a training programme for gymnastics instructors. This training programme is the minimum requirement for all of our staff.

Dance and Gymnastics classes for pre school and school aged children commence mid February. Call 480 7099 or register online at www.ymcaauckland.org.nz

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The Y-Gymnastics Awards Programme acknowledges the progression your child makes as they develop their skills

Education: Kristin School

Academic Results Set Students on Pathway to Success

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CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE SENIORS OF 2013 for academic excellence in all qualifications

A proud record of academic excellence is one of the leading drivers for families who choose a Kristin education for their children and this tradition has been upheld with another set of exceptional examination results for 2013. The Dual Academic Pathway which allows Kristin’s Senior School students to choose between the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or NCEA is one of the many features which differentiates the school, and the recently released 2013 results are evidence of the strength of both qualifications at Kristin.

NCEA 94% NCEA Pass Rate 71% of certificates awarded with Merit or Excellence

IB Diploma 99% Pass Rate One in six are national Top Scholars

Limited Senior places still available for 2014

With a 99% pass rate Kristin’s IB Diploma students again have achieved at levels that are truly exceptional. With the largest number of Diploma candidates of any New Zealand school, Kristin’s IB students have consistently led the way for many years and 2013 was no exception with one in six achieving at a national scholarship level. Our 200 IB students thrive in this challenging and exciting pathway, with doors being opened to universities worldwide through their success in this internationally admired qualification.

Our NCEA results also demonstrate the consistent level of academic excellence that is now expected from students in such a high achieving environment. With an overall NCEA pass rate of 94%, Kristin’s commitment to our national qualification is celebrated throughout the school. Of the 350 students sitting NCEA, over 70% were awarded Merit or Excellence endorsed certificates, an outstanding achievement from a talented and hard-working group of students.

Both pathways of the Senior School at Kristin lead onto University success, and it is in preparing students for tertiary studies that a Kristin education continues to bring benefits long after graduation. Universities in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, UK and Asia have all offered places to Kristin students, and have awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to our 2013 graduates.

With a focus on academic mentoring and tertiary futures planning, Kristin students graduate with a great confidence in themselves as successful learners, and as adults who will then make their mark on the world. Having taken control of their learning and chosen an academic format to suit their learning styles, they have been able to customise their qualification towards their tertiary aspirations. This means simply that they are ready. They are ready to step out into this next stage of their lives knowing they are fully prepared for what is to come. They are familiar with success, and they know what they have to do to achieve their dreams.

Both pathways of the Senior School at Kristin lead onto University success, and it is in preparing students for tertiary studies that a Kristin education continues to bring benefits long after graduation.

20-Hour ECE Funding for Kristin Kindergarten Significant changes have been welcomed at Kristin Kindergarten this year. The 20-hour Early Childhood Education (ECE) government funding has enabled Kristin to offer extended operating hours in the Kindergarten for 2014.

From the beginning of Term 1, Kristin Kindergarten will be open for 10 hours daily, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, and will remain open through the school holidays, closing only for a four-week break over the 2014/15 Christmas period.

The rigorous preparation for school programme will continue unchanged during term time, from 8.30am to 3pm, and the extended hours will provide opportunities for students to consolidate their learning and communication through a fun and engaging support programme, also offering important downtime to the young children.

From 2015 onwards the Kindergarten will be operating for 48 weeks a year.

For more information on the extended Kindergarten programme or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Linda Teagle on 09 415 9566 Ext 2324 or email admissions@kristin.school.nz.

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Education: Takapuna Grammar

New school leaders at TGS A moving powhiri to welcome the two Deputy Principals set the scene for the new academic year at TGS. It was clear from the passionate speakers from Westlake Boys’ and Rangitoto College, that two treasured tohunga were being handed over.

Mrs Louise Roe has moved from her position as HOD Social Sciences, at Rangitoto College, to return to her alma mater. Growing up in Takapuna she attended Takapuna Grammar in the late 1980s before also attending Epsom Girls Grammar School and the University of Auckland. She has a degree in History and Ancient History and for the past 17 years has taught Social Studies, Classical Studies and Music at Rangitoto College.

Her passions in education are varied and include the teaching of thinking and differentiated instruction as well as professional learning and leadership, and genuine collegiality.

Her portfolios at Takapuna include professional development programme delivery, appraisal, and staff welfare. She will also teach junior Social Studies.

Louise is married with two sons.

Craig Waller.

Mr Craig Waller was at Westlake Boys’ before a year spent in Egypt as Head of Secondary at Cairo English School. He grew Louise Roe. up in the South Island, attending Shirley Boys’ High School, and graduating from the University of Canterbury with a BSc. He has had a varied career in Mathematics teaching at Shirley Boys’, Glenfield College, and Auckland Grammar school before being an HOD of Mathematics and then Deputy Principal at Westlake Boys’ High School.

His TGS portfolios include areas of Assessment for Learning, with an oversight of NCEA and IB, data analysis and reporting on student achievement, which will use his skill and passion for all things statistical and mathematical, and he will keep his hand in with a junior Mathematics class.

He is married with three daughters.

Congratulations Lorde!

The school community is so proud of Ella Yelich-O’Connor. Hearing her name read out and seeing her on stage at the Grammy’s was such a thrill.

Congratulations from your peers, and your teachers at TGS.

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Education: Pinehurst School

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

Charlotte Glucina, Bianca Escobar-Flaunty, Emma Cooper-Williams and Jade Wickman.

Chook Chook Great Success

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Year 10 Pinehurst School students recently put on the production Chook Chook by New Zealand author, Fiona Farrell. Taking full responsibility for their own class production, their effort was significant, producing an extremely professional show that captured the audience’s attention throughout.

Chook Chook tells the story of four battery hens and how they deal with the issues of confinement and production. This comedy follows them as they begin to clash over their ideals on life.

Students undertook all roles, the direction – Ben O’Meara and Bethany Stuart, Costumes – Janelle Lawson with help from Eve Kerner, Set and Programme Design – Rachel White, Sound and Lighting – Amber Soljan and actors Charlotte Glucina, Bianca Escobar-Flaunty, Emma Cooper-Williams and Jade Wickman (pictured).

2014 Pinehurst Senior College Student Leaders

With an emphasis on individual attention JUNIOR & SENIOR and a total school roll COLLEGE TOUR of only 850, Pinehurst 1:30pm School ensures students are exposed to a wide range of opportunities. With passionate teachers, a nurturing learning environment and a world-class Cambridge curriculum – your child is set to leave Pinehurst as a confident, well-equipped adult.

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A global leader in Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Pinehurst offers an EXTENSIVE ACADEMIC, SPORTS AND ARTS CURRICULUM, taught by teachers who are focused on achievement and results. We are proud to have achieved Top in the World and in New Zealand in a range of Cambridge subjects, including Design & Technology, Information Technology, Geography, Art & Design, Spanish, Physical Education and Environmental Management.

Congratulations to the following Pinehurst Senior College student leaders who have been nominated 2014 prefects and house captains for Pinehurst School.

For further information, or to book a personal tour, contact our enrolment manager Heather Mills on (09) 414 0960 ext 614 or email enrolment@pinehurst.school.nz.

2014 Head Girl - Mariah Hebden

Prefect - Olivia Botica

2014 Head Boy - Alasdair Morton

Prefect - Paris Brocherie

Deputy Head Girl - Hilary Parsons

Prefect - Lucy Clarke

Deputy Head Boy - Tyler Soljan

Kauri House Captain - Robin Page

75 Bush Road, Albany phone (09) 414 0960 www.pinehurst.school.nz

Prefect - Liam Stuart

Matai House Captain - Harry Walsh

Prefect - Tannan Bonneau

Rimu House Captain - Georgie Glover Clark

Prefect - Tayla Furlong

Totara House Captain - Lydia Lee

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Education: Rosmini College

Rosmini uses cyberspace to raise funds for the Philippines Rosmini students and their families, along with thousands of people throughout New Zealand, were horrified to see pictures of the devastating effect of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines on the TV news. The Rosmini College community really felt for the millions of people of the Philippines, whose lives and livelihoods were destroyed. Our school’s motto is ‘Charity Fulfils the Law’ and we saw it as our Christian duty to reach out to our Pacific neighbours in need.

After a conversation between the Director of Religious Studies, Steve Mills, and the school’s IT specialist, Andre Basel, it was decided to launch an online appeal on the school’s website. The website contained information about the disaster along with a You Tube clip. With the help of a parent who happened to be in the Philippines producing a TV 3 documentary on the disaster, the website was also fed with up-to-date photos of the crisis.

Students were encouraged to watch the documentary with their families and the appeal was also advertised around the school with photos of the devastation.

The school expected to raise several thousand dollars in this way. The money raised was to be sent to Caritas, which is the Catholic Church’s organisation that works for justice and peace in the world. Immediately after the typhoon, Caritas had teams of people working to improve the lives of those in the worst affected areas but they badly needed funds to do this.

In the two weeks following the launch of the appeal, we were ‘blown away’ by the generosity of people in our Rosminian community as the online donations quickly mounted. At the same time our students (only Years 7 – 10, as the seniors were on exam leave) raised money through a ‘mufti day’ donation. Close to

$1800 was gathered on this day and, with the incredible donations online, over $16,000 was able to be contributed from Rosmini to the Caritas emergency response.

Caritas representatives attended a school assembly in early December to thank the school personally for the fundraising effort and our students were shown photos of places where the money is being used to provide scores of families with food packs, hygiene kits, garden kits, etc. The spirit of giving invaded cyberspace in a big way and the experience has shown us a new and much improved way of raising funds for worthy causes.

In the two weeks following the launch of the appeal, we were ‘blown away’ by the generosity of people in our Rosminian community as the online donations quickly mounted.

Poetry in motion Nicholas Wood and Michael Kim were finalists and were interviewed on 2nd November by New Zealand Japan Society of Auckland for the Japanese poem and calligraphy contest.

Congratulations to Nicholas Wood, Year 11, who won the 3rd prize and was competing against schools from throughout New Zealand (Years 10-13).

His poem was 手の中に ぽか ぽかボール ぼくのねこ.

The Haiku (Japanese poem) and Shodo (calligraphy) competition aims to provide an opportunity for learners of the Japanese language to express their thoughts and feelings in a Japanese poem and to experience the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy.

Students were required to compose a Haiku poem in Japanese, in the form of 3 lines consisting of 5, 7 and 5 syllables, and write it on a long strip of paper vertically with a writing brush (hude) and ink (sumi). Haiku poems were judged based on the content (creativity and interest), the use of the Japanese language (expressions and accuracy), and the writing of the poem in calligraphy.

Mrs. Crosby is very proud of her students who have achieved these remarkable results.

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Drumming Success Congratulation to Yr 7 Rosmini College student Filip Kus, who won the APO Little Drummer Competition. Filip was selected to perform with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a series of Christmas concerts at the Auckland Town Hall.

Education: Westlake Boys High School

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Simon Smith receives Westlake staff travel award Westlake Boys former student and longserving staff member Simon Smith is the latest recipient of the Westlake Boys Staff Travel Award. The award recognises a staff member whose contribution to Westlake Boys High School is so significant that his/ her efforts are considered to have enriched Westlake and make it a better place for everyone. The Staff Travel Award is intended 3 Popular recipient of the 201 to provide recipients with a significant Award, Westlake Boys Staff Travel travel experience which will enhance their and her teac ory Hist ving -ser long lives personally and professionally. sailing coach Simon Smith.

Simon Smith is a Westlake old boy who, over his 24 years teaching at Westlake, has become a mainstay of the school’s Social Sciences department. As well as being a popular History teacher Simon has also impacted Westlake with his longstanding commitment to the school’s sailing teams. Over the past two decades Simon’s sailing teams have included several current and past New Zealand representatives such as Red Bull Youth America’s Cup sailor Jono Spurdle and 2007 Optimist World Champion Chris Steele.

Simon is likely to utilise his award to travel to Europe and, amongst other activities, visit Gallipoli, D Day beaches and the WWI Western Front. He believes

that his enriched knowledge of the area will benefit his students and colleagues for many years to come.

Simon Smith (back row, 1st left) with the hugely successful 1997 Westlake Boys Sailing Team that he coached to regional, national and Australasian championship titles.

Westlake Foundation Recognises Staff Contributions The purpose of the Westlake Boys Foundation is to future-proof the school’s academic, cultural, physical and social well-being. One of the initiatives funded by the Foundation is the annual Westlake Boys Foundation Staff Awards.

These annual awards recognise staff members who have always gone the extra mile in their work and co-curricular involvements. Recipients utilise their awards to pursue professional initiatives of their own choosing. The knowledge and experience gained has a beneficial flow-on effect within their respective departments and classrooms. Winners of the 2013 Westlake Foundation Staff Awards were: Charlie Meredith. Head of Physical Education. Coach 1st XI Hockey and North Harbour Men’s Hockey. Charlie intends utilising his Foundation Award to research international hockey coaching programmes David Squire. Music Teacher and conductor of Westlake Boys National Champion Voicemale choir and Westlake Schools Choralation choir. David will use his award to fund his Masters studies in Music Michael Murphy. Assistant Property Manager; Football coach and manager.

Michael’s award will enable him to attend an international landscaping, design and construction trade show in Melbourne.

These annual awards recognise staff members who have always gone the extra mile in their work and co-curricular involvements.

Winners of the 2013 Westlake Boys Foundation Staff Awards (l to r) Charles Meredith (Head of PE and 1st XI hockey coach); David Squire (music teacher and Voicemale choirmaster); Michael Murphy (Assistant Property Manager and football coach).

Upcoming Events All members of Westlake Boys community are welcome to attend the following events during February. Details at www.westlake.school.nz • Annual House Haka Competition – Wednesday 5th February • Form 3 ‘Welcome to Westlake’ Parents Evening – Thursday 13th February • Athletics Day – Thursday 20th February • Scholars Assembly – Friday 21st February

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Education: Westlake Girls High School

Leading Prefects Represent Westlake Girls At Student Leadership Conference In Australia

Kate Burley, Daeyon Lee and Roz Mexted.

Westlake Girls High School Principal, Roz Mexted, is committed to developing student leadership from Year 9 through to Year 13 via a range of opportunities and initiatives aimed at increasing self -responsibility, empathy, confidence and resilience. The

ultimate reward for being selected as Westlake Girls High School’s top two Prefects each year is attending a student leadership conference in Australia. It is something Roz Mexted introduced in 2013. Head Prefect for 2014, Kate Burley joined her Deputy, Dayeon Lee for the experience in mid- January. They write their reflections below.

Head Prefect 2014 - Kate Burley

Deputy Head Prefect 2014 - Daeyon Lee

I felt privileged to join 160 girls at The Alliance of Girls Schools, Student Leadership Conference, held 15 to 19 January 2014 on Australia’s Gold Coast. The course was facilitated by Rising Generations and the theme was ‘AWAKEN’, with the purpose to ‘awaken’ leadership potential and the capacity of those we lead.

We learnt about self-analysis, to be precise and how differing personalities complement each other, how to apply it personally and within our Prefect Team for 2014. Daily workshops focussed on different aspects of leadership: passion, vision, values, resilience and service.

Over the five days we heard from successful women leaders - Robyn Moore, Deborah Thomas and Layne Beachly - sharing their life stories and what success means to them. In addition to learning how to be the best leader I can be, I met some of the most genuine, kind hearted, determined girls that shared the same visions and values as me. After sharing this experience with them over five days, saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do.

It is difficult to find the words to express how valuable this experience was to me. If I had to, I would use words such as uplifting, inspirational and life changing. But now the most important thing is to pass on what I have experienced to my 2014 Prefect Team so we can inspire our girls to pursue their own individual excellence and have fun while doing it.

As Deputy Head Prefect of Westlake Girls High School, I was fortunate to attend SLC2014 along with Head Prefect, Kate Burley. 160 schools throughout Australasia sent their top 2014 student leaders to maximise their leadership potential for the coming year.

On our flight to Australia, Kate and I exchanged thoughts about spending five days with 160 of New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and the Philippines’ student leaders. We we were full of excitement a little nervous.

Arriving at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort, we were greeted by friendly grins and hugs from other participants. As the day progressed, however, I remember thinking that I had never met a group of more exceptionally talented, eloquent and kind-hearted young women. It was peculiar, yet understandable, that all leaders were like-minded with common personality characteristics.

The following few days were action-packed and highlights included a five hour “Amazing Race” team challenge along Main Beach, Surfers Paradise; the “Women in the Workplace Panel” where four Australian female leaders were interviewed; a “Cultural Awareness Project” where students viewed one of the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal artwork and then attempted to paint a piece; workshops dedicated to exploring communication, passion, vision and resilience in leaders and speeches from well-known leaders.

Overall, the Student Leadership Conference of 2014 can be hailed as a milestone in our lives. Over a period of merely five days, all challenges we accomplished. The women who spoke and the friendships made resulted in the SLC2014 experience being unforgettable. We have both grown as people and leaders, excited and ready to tackle the bright year ahead of us as Westlake Girls Prefects.

In addition to learning how to be the best leader I can be, I met some of the most genuine, kind hearted, determined girls that shared the same visions and values as me.

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Outdoor adventures with William Pike

William Pike.

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William is a well-known Shore identity, a sought-after motivational speaker and an accessible role model to New Zealand youth. He was one of two young climbers caught in a volcanic eruption on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in 2007. William is passionate about the outdoors and education and has worked as a primary school teacher on the North Shore. However, an exit from teaching has seen William set up the William Pike Challenge Award which is a popular Intermediate and Middle School outdoor education programme run over one school year. He is a monthly columnist for Channel Magazine.

A Quick FIX

As we roll into February, the majority of us are back to work and have slipped into our pre-Christmas routine. Gone are the summer holidays, although the long summer days are still with us.

They’re great for easing back into work routines, allowing for one or two extra activities at either end of the day. That’s just enough to keep the summer buzz alive and let everyone get their ‘quick fix’. A quick fix for one, can be entirely different for another. The important thing is to actually get your quick fix - to relax, to clear your mind, to keep fit, and have fun.

I’ve just had my quick fix, and I feel like a million dollars. During the week I followed a good looking weather system tracking towards the North Island. I knew it would be silly not to take advantage of the settled weather over the weekend, and my mate Cameron agreed. The car was packed on sunrise and I couldn’t wait to get on the water - the conditions were perfect. Cameron and I soon had our kayaks next to the car and began packing. We were watched by on lookers as our mound of gear was transferred into our kayaks. On our way to the water, we were followed by a gentlemen who was interested in our plans. He started with, ‘You boys look like you have enough gear for an overnighter. I didn’t think you’d fit it in...’. Little did he know...

With the tide in, it was short walk to our prime waterfront campsite. We dumped our gear and stretched our legs with a walk around the campground and up onto the hilltops. We were rewarded with stunning views across to Waiheke Island and beyond. The islands were giving off an orange glow from the setting sun.

The car was packed on sunrise and I couldn’t wait to get on the water the conditions were perfect.

Our new friend waved us off and we paddled into paradise. The wind was light, it was warm and we had the next two days to ourselves. Our first stop was the Rangitoto Island light house. Paddling over shallow reefs right up to the towering lighthouse was a treat. From up close, the lighthouse is impressive. A ladder emerging from the water to a locked door was intriguing. It had us wondering what you’d find inside the lighthouse. Our imaginations ran wild.

We continued south down the inside of Rangitoto Island for sometime before passing the Ferry Terminal on our left. On our right we passed Browns Island.

This is one of my favourite Islands, for it is rich in Maori history and it’s an extraordinary crater that one can discovery from a short walk-about.

Further down the Motuihe channel we paddled past Motuihe Island and Islington Bay - both popular spots for boating and exploring. We keep to the left and hugged the Motutapu Island coastline. The water was very clear and we got our thrills from paddling through rock gardens with small surges of the ocean.

From around the point appeared our destination for the night, Home Bay on Motutapu Island.

We exchanged smirks to each other as we could see we had the entire bay and campsite to ourselves. Hard to believe after we have just left behind a city of 1 million and upwards.

To top it all off, we had a relaxing swim before dinner. I was well satisfied.

Then the beef stir-fry went down a treat as we shared stories and had a good laugh. That night we didn’t bother with a tent and instead slept under a fly with our heads poking out the end. That way we could get in some star-gazing.

I was only half way through my quick fix and I had almost forgotten about life back on the mainland. How lucky are we to live in a paradise where we have so many opportunities at our finger tips?

Home Bay is found on the East coast of Motutapu Island. Fullers run a scheduled ferry service over the summer months. Alternatively, Home Bay is accessible via private boat or kayak. Bookings are essential and can be made online. Note: Motutapu Island is accessible by experienced kayakers only. www.doc.govt.nz for more information.

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New Business Profile: Freedom Companion Driving Service

Freedom Companion Driving Service There when you need them – Milford, Takapuna and Northern East Coast Bays on the Shore!

Freedom Companion Drivers was established to address the growing need within our community for affordable, personalised transport and assistance for our senior citizens or people who are unable to drive themselves. The service is now available here on the Shore, managed by local couple Andrew and Vivienne Palmer.

"We provide a wonderfully safe, friendly and reliable alternative to taxi’s and other impersonal methods of transport," said Andrew enthusiastically, when explaining their service to Channel Mag during January. "Our aim is to make each outing very affordable, enjoyable and stress free by offering a ready smile, kind heart and the best experience possible for you or your loved one."

Andrew was drawn to the Freedom Companion Drivers business as he recognised the value of having the support of someone you can trust when your family or friends may not be available to be there.

We offer so much more than a simple pickup and drop off service. We are seen as a friend and enjoy the interaction, hearing people’s stories and helping them.

"Freedom Companion Driving Service ticks all the boxes, but gaining the Franchise License was not easy," added Andrew. "It involved resitting my practical driving test, complying with NZTA regulations and P endorsement, as well as having a full Police Check. It was very thorough but of course that’s needed to ensure passengers safety and confidence."

Andrew’s wife Vivienne will join the business as it grows and they would like to introduce a Mobility vehicle to assist those with restricted mobility or who are confined to a wheelchair.

"We offer so much more than a simple pickup and drop off service. We are seen as a friend and enjoy the interaction, hearing people’s stories and helping them. Sometimes bookings involve driving people out for the day or to a social lunch or shopping, waiting and bringing them back."

Andrew realises that affordability is important and has kept prices as low as possible. This includes a standard rate of $65 one way to the Airport for drop offs and pickups for up to two people travelling together.

"I feel I have found my niche. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people and providing an essential service in the Community. This is the best job!"

For more information contact:- Andrew Palmer, Freedom - Milford Takapuna and Northern East Coast Bays. Phone 489 9228 or 021 02992627.

Email: milfordtaka@freedomdrivers.co.nz; Visit: www.freedomdrivers.co.nz or www.facebook.com/freedomdrivers.

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BNZ: In the Community

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Richard Chen.

Fundraising Lunch

Emma Green and Anniina Ballantine of the Postnatal Distress Support Network Trust with guest speaker Dame Jenny Shipley.

BNZ Closed for Good and the Postnatal Distress Support Network The Postnatal Distress Support Network is a non-profit, community organisation working to support mothers experiencing postnatal distress, anxiety or depression, covering the wider Auckland region.

We run facilitated support groups, offering a place for women to come together, understand their experience, learn new skills and support each other; and we also provide individual telephone support, as well as information and other resources.

The funding environment for non-Government organisations is becoming increasingly more competitive as cutbacks are made and effectively, the pie shrinks. We found ourselves, like many non-profits, locked in a cycle of applying for funding to cover salaries and rent, only to spend our limited hours either applying for further funding or meeting the accountability reporting requirements. The time we were able to spend actually ‘doing the work’ of supporting women and their families seemed to be shrinking as well.

Our office manager, Anniina Ballantine, put in an application to BNZ’s Closed for Good. Our aim, a bank employee with some basic business skills might be able to come in and make some small changes to the way we do things.

We hoped for someone who could see something we’d overlooked in our constant struggle to stay financially afloat between funding rounds.

Kevin McLean of BNZ Partners North Shore, and Rob Darby, arrived from BNZ “Closed for Good” and set about a complete strategic review, which we might call an overhaul. At the same time Sarah Alexander, marketing expert got involved as well. We can’t really begin to express our gratitude at what Kevin, Rob and Sarah have accomplished, and although Closed for Good is a single day, their energy and efforts have been ongoing for the last couple of months, culminating in a fundraiser luncheon, which we hope will give us some of the elusive ‘untagged funds’.

Possibly what is most revelatory is the new world-view we have been exposed to as an organisation, leading to a sea change in the way we work, how we think about money and what’s possible.

It is very easy, in the not-for-profit culture, to become somewhat cynical about money. When there is never enough to go around, it is hard to ‘think big’, and just like with actual poverty, life becomes centred around the struggle for survival. It is impossible to create out of this mentality, because one is so limited in the amount of energy that is available to be creative.

What BNZ and Sarah did for us was turn our way of doing things on its head. The team was not limited in their world-view, all kinds of things are possible, and their enthusiasm, optimism and genuine belief in what we could accomplish was inspirational.

Using their combined expertise and energy, the strategic review delivered some very cohesive and practical solutions, such as tailoring one of our resilience programmes to a corporate client base. The revenue this could potentially generate would allow our support group (which is free and aimed at those who cannot afford therapy or counselling) to be self-funding. This sounds straightforward, but previously we really had very limited understanding of our marketable assets and strengths as an organisation.

We really cannot speak highly enough of the support, encouragement, direction and strategic planning guidance we have received through Closed for Good – but a special thank you to Kevin for going above and beyond.

Thank you, on behalf of the Postnatal Distress Support Network Trust. - Emma Green & Anniina Ballantine.

Visit: www.postnataldistress.org.nz.

The BNZ team, with Kevin McLean playing a big part, helped to organise a fundraising lunch held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on December 11th for the postnatal Distress Support Network.

The lunch (which featured a charity auction) raised almost $10,000. Funds will be used to implement the Strategic Business Plan developed on the BNZ Closed or Good day and agreed to by the Board which will enable the Trust top provide support for more young mothers suffering the effects of postnatal distress in the future.

Actress Robyn Malcolm MC'd the event, which was attended by around 100 people at the RNZYS Dinghy Locker.

Sir Bob Harvey (Chairman of BNZ Partners West Auckland) opened the lunch welcoming guests and talking very honestly about his own life experiences and his support for the work that Anniina and Sarah do.

The key note address was from Dame Jenny Shipley, who spoke about her life and personal experience of post natal depression, her life after politics and her vision of the future of New Zealand. She also discussed our relationship with China where she has recently been involved in business.

Richard Chen, a recent North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award winner gave a fantastic violin performance and Grace Parry talked about her recent experiences as a young mother experiencing postnatal depression and the enormous support she had received from the Post Natal Distress Support Network Trust that had turned her life around.

Sponsors included Flight Centre Foundation (Mairangi Bay), Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers Golf Courses, Mt Riley Wines, Intersea, Benefitz, Yachting New Zealand and Flossie.com. Other supporters of the event were Australian Woman's Weekly, Shortland Street, Mooi Handbags, Adelina Photography, Ecostore, About Face, and World Organic.

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Retirement: The Poynton

New apartment at The Poynton marks an exciting new lifestyle for Lillian Last year, Takapuna resident Lillian Bennett decided it was the right time to move from her Hauraki Road home into something a lot more manageable. After choosing one of The Poynton’s new Stage 3 Apartments off-the-plan, a very excited Lillian is now only a few months from moving into her brand new home at this beautiful retirement village. She recently had a sneak peek to see how the fit out was progressing.

With two sons living locally, Lillian always wanted to stay closeto-home. A beautiful sunny outlook and a spot to do some gardening were also a priority, not to mention a place that had a nice indoor-outdoor flow. With all that in mind, The Poynton proved to be the perfect fit with Lillian selecting a one-bedroom ground floor apartment.

The completion of Stage 3 is all running to schedule and with her move-in day getting closer, Lillian was thrilled to see how her apartment is taking shape.

Last time she viewed her apartment there was no kitchen, so she loved seeing the framed-up cabinetry and stone bench top in place. “Wow. That looks amazing! I’ll have plenty of room for all my kitchen bits and pieces, the splash back looks fantastic and I just love the extra wide benchtop,” said Lillian. The apartment also features the latest LED downlights throughout, which creates a lovely ambience inside.

Lillian was also quick to check out the outside deck that looks onto a lovely landscaped garden and the area where Lillian can garden to her hearts content. “In my Hauraki Road home we had a spectacular garden, so I’m definitely keen to have my space blooming with flowers,” she said.

Lillian was also very impressed with the bathroom that was almost finished, along with the spacious bedroom and its storage Lillian Bennett. space, which will provide plenty of room for her wardrobe.

“When I packed up my house I knew I’d have to part with quite a few belongings, but with this kind of room, I know I’ll have space for what I bring in,” said Lillian.

Lillian’s apartment even has its own dedicated storage space off the main hallway – which is a new feature for the Stage 3 development. “I’m going to put a desk in here and make it my sewing space,” she said.

With the carpet about to be laid shortly, Lillian’s apartment is almost completed. The next time Lillian views the apartment will be to choose the style and colour of drapes she wants put up – something that every Stage 3 resident gets to do. From there it will be an exciting countdown till move-in day!

“I’m really looking forward to making the move. The apartment will be wonderful, plus I’ve got lots of fantastic facilities to enjoy.

Demand for The Poynton’s new Stage 3 Apartments has been The heated indoor swimming pool is only a few doors from my high, however, there are still some wonderful living options available. apartment which I’ll make lots of use of! The people I’ve met so far at the village have all been very friendly and I can’t fault the staff that I’ve dealt with during this process. It’s an exciting new For more information on The Poynton, please call us phase of life for me and I can’t wait,” said Lillian. on 09 488 5711.

The next time Lillian views the apartment will be to choose the style and colour of drapes she wants put up – something that every Stage 3 resident gets to do.

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Accountancy: with Matthew Bellingham, Bellingham Wallace

A valuable debate over the BBQ

For this first of Channel for 2014, local accountancy expert Matt Bellingham shares some summer business banter…

Matt Bellingham.

Nothing signifies the New Zealand summer more than having friends over for a BBQ and yarn over a few cold ones.

But I was surprised while we were on holiday camping when, once the subjects of sports, politics and this year’s economy had been exhausted, that the conversation turned to the value of one’s business.

Of course everyone was an expert straight away and the lads all offered their '10 cents' worth of advice on something they knew little about. This is how misconceptions are born. I was quick to point out that what we should be debating were the factors that can influence a valuation opinion...

Typically the valuation of a profitable privately held business is derived by multiplying an assessment of future maintainable earnings (discretionary cash flow to owner) against a risk multiplier (normally within a range of 2 - 5 times).

Whilst a fair assessment of future maintainable earnings can be more thoroughly deliberated through the analysis of historical, current and immediate future trading, it is the appraisal of the risk multiplier that can often become the Achilles' heel in a sale transaction. In its raw sense, the multiplier can be likened to the number of years of profit a buyer is willing to pay for that investment - but that's simplicity at its greatest.

There are no fast and hard rules for concluding the risk multiple for each niche business. However, there are some indicators which can help assess a fair multiple range and provide a ballpark figure. A lot of weight is typically given to the size of revenues and earnings and, more importantly, the future growth and stability of those earnings will largely establish the valuation multiplier of the business. Core to this is placing a value on the risks associated with continued growth and/or sustainable earnings, which will no doubt cause further debate.

Understandably, a purchaser will be after certain assets of the business and this in turn will influence the final valuation opinion.

More obvious risks, or assets (this is what the purchaser wants) which will be forefront to business value can include brand names, customer relationships, technology, software, know-how, distribution rights, trademarks and key employees. What's not as clear is the value placed on retail shelf space, location, recipes, regulatory approvals, or inclusion on tender panels to name a few notso-obvious self-generated resources. It's these intangible assets that can be the

golden goose in a valuation and they are all inputs into the goodwill component of a business's value.

Something I like to do when considering an appropriate valuation multiple is determining the 'payback' period and whether it passes the sanity test i.e. would you offer this to your grandmother. Plainly put, the payback period relates to the timeframe it will take to recover the 'goodwill' paid over and above the net tangible assets of the business. Business brokers commonly sell the 'business' of the company rather than the shares in a company. They will often take the market value of inventory, work-in-progress (WIP) and the fixed assets necessary for the business to operate, before finally adding an amount of goodwill arbitrarily based on the assessed future earnings of the business. It's this goodwill component divided by the future earnings which determines the payback period. Again, for simplicity, the greater the business risk, the shorter the payback period. This is because the buyer will generally want more certainty around recovering their initial investment.

Linked to the payback period is the amount of borrowing required to fund the purchase. The greater the portion of goodwill or premium over and above the physical assets of the business purchase, the less likely a bank will be to lend against this cash flow requirement. This is a good check to do and certainly compliments the sanity test. Like the buyer, the bank is interested in the payback period (and the security) as this is one of the tests they use to determine risk.

Of course the ultimate test, and only true way to establish market value is for two independent parties to do a deal. A purchaser may have some strategic reason for paying over the odds. Valuing assets is an art not a science and open to the opinion of the ultimate end user - just like a medium rare or well done steak.

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Education: Peter Clague, Kristin School

Kristin School's Executive Principal, Peter Clague, reflects upon what we feed our minds.

Peter Clague, Executive Principal.

The Age of Compression As a little boy in the early 1970’s, I once overheard a phrase that I took far too literally. The hippy era was busy embracing the goodness of healthy, macrobiotic wholefood and it was common to hear grown-ups earnestly reciting the slogan “You are what you eat.” Unfortunately, as a five-year-old, I wasn’t able to understand the finer subtleties of this message. As far as I could tell, adults were warning me that if I ate any more chicken, I’d sprout feathers. Given that I wanted to be a tractor driver when I grew up, not a domesticated farm animal, the whole thing was a bit troubling for while (although it did give me a strong grounds to refuse to eat vegetables).

Fortunately, once they had stopped laughing, my parents corrected my misunderstanding and I came to realise it was simply the case that, if you ate healthy food, you’d have a healthy body. Conversely, a diet of junk food, including highly-refined or processed foods, was increasingly being linked to ill-health. It all seems pretty obvious now, but at the time the relationship between what you fed your body and how it grew, seemed to be a huge revelation.

It sometimes feels that we are in need of the same type of epiphany today when it comes to what we feed our minds and, more importantly, those of our children. Over recent years, there has been a flood of research to prove a strong connection between what we expose our brains to and how we subsequently see the world. Modern MRI imaging clearly shows that our mind’s experiences can actually alter the physical structure of our brain. It originally started with studies of London taxi drivers, who were found to have a larger than normal hippocampus because they had to memorise 25,000 city streets. Now, it seems that everything we think about has the power to hardwire, and sometimes rewire, our brains. The greater the exposure to negative experiences, the more predisposed we become to negative thoughts.

Modern MRI imaging clearly shows that our mind’s experiences can actually alter the physical structure of our brain.

Yet, just as with the food we consume, the secret to a healthy mind is not as simple as abstinence. Dietary fads have come and gone, but most experts nowadays would accept that moderation, rather than complete avoidance, is the key. Likewise, we do better at ensuring our children have a healthy mental outlook on life when we work on providing a majority of positive experiences, rather than trying to remove every last negative one. A few video games, violent movies, or questionable song lyrics, whilst not attractive to parents, are not likely to permanently damage a young person. A steady diet of those inputs however, can lead to irrevocable changes in their brain and hence, colour or limit the way they experience the world in the future.

I have always loved the story of the highly-respected tribal elder who was asked the secret to her long and happy life. She said, “There are two wolves that live in my heart – a wolf of love and a wolf of hate. I cannot kill either of them, for both are necessary to be human. But although they both have a voracious appetite, the quality of my life is determined by how much I feed each one, each day.” Something to bear in mind.

Talking Trusts: Tammy McLeod, Davenports 105 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 Tammy McLeod.

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Megan, Jonathan & the kids!

Megan and Jonathan had been married for five years, together for eight. Like lots of marriages, theirs had its ups and downs, but mostly downs in the last couple of years. As is often the case, things came to a head at Christmas time.

Each of them had children from previous relationships and in their case, this did not amount to the harmony portrayed in the Brady bunch. Their kids basically didn’t like each other and Jonathan also felt that Megan didn’t really like his kids that much. So after much arguing, crying and door slamming, Jonathan and Megan agreed to separate.

When they had got together, Megan already had a trust which owned the home that she and her kids had lived in. Megan and Jonathan agreed that Megan would retain that property in the trust and rent it out. Megan moved into the family home which Jonathan and his late wife had owned together. Jonathan owned it solely in his name. There was no mortgage on the property – that had been cleared when Jonathan’s first wife had died of breast cancer five years early, leaving enough life insurance to clear all debt. Two of Jonathan’s three children lived with Megan and Jonathan full time (the eldest being at Otago University) and they also had Megan’s two daughters staying with them every second week as they alternated with their father.

When Jonathan met with his lawyer after the Christmas break, he was stunned to realise how foolish he had been with his financial affairs. The lawyer explained that while Jonathan had no claim against the property Megan held in her trust, Megan was entitled to half the value of the family home which had been Jonathan’s and his first wife’s. “But that’s not fair” Jonathan cried. “No, it’s not” said his lawyer, “but it is the law”.

Jonathan learned the very hard way that assets have to be put into trust prior to a relationship commencing before they are protected from that relationship breaking down. Megan had done her homework and protected her house, but not Jonathan. He also learned that even though some of the equity in his home had come from his first wife’s life insurance policy, that too is not protected unless it is held completely separate.

Protecting your assets is often called “asset planning”. It is important to plan for the future and often for the worst case scenario, as Jonathan found out, too late.

To ensure you don't make the same mistake, take advice. Contact: Tammy McLeod, Email: tammy.mcleod@davenportsharbour.co.nz or visit: www.davenportsharbour.co.nz

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Jimmy O'Brien, general manager, Colliers International North Shore office

Jimmy O’Brien.

Rodney is a key development area in Auckland Several significant commercial real estate and infrastructural projects are kicking off in the coming year in the Auckland area, and Rodney is one of the hot spots, according to recent research from Colliers International.

Chris Dibble, Auckland research manager at Colliers International, says that while each project has its own unique set of drivers, increasing business confidence and an increasing level of demand has been fundamental to the launch of each.

Rodney – transport, residential and commercial growth Rodney’s forecast growth explosion, which already saw a population rise of around 11% between the 2006 and 2013 censuses, will be supported by more retail, more residential dwellings and more public transport. While some of this growth has already been serviced with the likes of Silverdale Town Centre, The Warehouse, Pak n’Save and Bunnings, there is more to come.

Considerable government expenditure on roading and infrastructure has effectively brought the region to within a 30 minute drive of the Auckland CBD. The Silverdale Park n’ Ride will also provide a much needed upgrade to the area’s public transport system for commuters and travellers.

The population growth in Silverdale and the wider Rodney Local Board area paints a compelling picture for a flourishing and expanding retail sector.

Statistics NZ forecast that 88,600 people will reside in Rodney District by 2031.

This represents a growth rate of around 60%, which is faster than the adjacent North Shore region as well as the overall Auckland region.

Given the prominence and development focus in Silverdale, the primary catchment population is expected to account for the majority of the growth.

Drive time analysis shows that by 2020 around 55,000 people will reside in Whangaparaoa Peninsula and within a 10 minute journey of Silverdale – making the area a key catalyst for wider regional growth.

In other parts of Auckland, development projects include Newmarket’s

University of Auckland’s construction of new campus on the former Lion Brewery site; and in Waitakere, the development and leasing of the Westgate town centre and mall development. South Auckland is seeing the opening of Goodman Property Trust’s The Crossing at Highbrook, East Tamaki, a large mixed use precinct including offices, accommodation, restaurants, shops, entertainment facilities and a conference centre, plus there are major plans afoot for a multi-billion redevelopment of the airport. Auckland Central is seeing the development of Wynyard Quarter, with an improved waterfront and office projects such as the new ASB North Wharf building and Fonterra’s proposed HQ which is under construction.

In other parts of Auckland, development projects include Newmarket’s University of Auckland’s construction of new campus on the former Lion Brewery site; and in Waitakere, the development and leasing of the Westgate town centre and mall development.

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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.

Simon Gundry.

Welcome to 2014 – election year!

Hello and welcome to 2014. It has now been three years since I started writing this column and I must admit I have enjoyed the feedback from various people who have enjoyed my comments over the previous three years.

February 2014 – here we are, and already the month of January has disappeared beneath the keel and there are approximately only 580 sleeps until the Rugby World Cup in Britain and how much I am looking forward to that.

I spent a lot of the summer with my family, in and around Devonport, again sharing the wonderful world we live in on the North Shore here. I spent a week in the Bay of Islands, in Russell – again a wonderful part of the world. We had one glorious day out in Elliott’s Bay on the East Coast, some 20 miles or so from the old Russell Road, the both the sun and the surf was glorious. It is indeed a special part of the world.

It was so nice to have some of the family around me, but this Christmas a couple of members were missing, being overseas employed in their various occupations. One is working surveying the new underground in London, and one of my boys is a second engineer on a Holland America ship. Another boy is touring Southern Africa, having started off in Botswana. He’s travelled through Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa and Madagascar.

In this country, there are many benefits and grants available to people, there is no need for children to be sent to school without breakfast, without lunch and without proper clothing.

I see we all now realise it is election year and it is coming upon us very quickly. New Zealand has dodged so many bullets in the world recession in the last few years and we now have a vibrant and growing economy with unemployment dropping and all the indicators saying we have a great few years in front of us. Along with that we have a firm strong leader, who is respected throughout the country and throughout the world, so why the hell would we

need a change of Government when all this is happening?

I see the Labour party have come out with some hare brained scheme of giving $60 a week to people having children, to those earning up to $150,000 per annum. I believe this is a desperate measure from a desperate party, hell bent on giving our money away. I can only see this will encourage people who can’t really afford it, to have more children.

We must have a long hard think about where we want to go in the next few years in this country, and I don’t believe that a Labour/Greens coalition together with the other fringe parties would do anything other than introduce more hare brained schemes like this, and tax and spend as only they know how to do.

While I am on about this, I cannot believe that people are saying that one in four children in this country are living in poverty. The people that say this, I don’t believe know what poverty is. I believe one in four children might be living with parents who are too lazy to get off the couch and go to work, too lazy to get a garden going in their back yard, too lazy to cook a decent meal rather than buy takeaways. I am of the firm opinion that one in four children in this country do not live in poverty. In this country, there are many benefits and grants available to people, there is no need for children to be sent to school without breakfast, without lunch and without proper clothing. I firmly believe that there should be compulsory budgeting advice, and checks made that children are attending school, have had their immunisations and early childhood checks, including their teeth. Receiving taxpayer money should be conditional upon meeting these criteria.

I read this recently: Under Labour’s new policy, the direct welfare payments without childcare subsidies etc. for someone in Auckland with one or two children would be: Domestic Purposes Benefit $295 Accommodation supplement $160 for one child; $225 for two Family Tax credit $98 (1) or $166 (2) "Baby Bribe" $60 That is a total of $613 a week in the hand for one child under 3 and $746 in the hand for two children under 3.

If you think that a graduate nurse earns around $47,000 p.a. or a graduate primary teacher earns $46,000 p.a. how is it fair that the DPB plus the "baby bribe" equates to $45,700 for two children and that is in the hand.

We need to think very carefully about the election this year, and where we want to go as a nation.

Mind you, this is only one man’s opinion and everyone is entitled to their own.

While we are thinking about this, let’s enjoy the rest of the summer months ahead of us as we have plenty to look forward to.

See you next month.

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Building And Home Maintenance 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. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

Back from your Christmas break and thinking it would be nice to renovate your home?

If you have come back from a nice summer break and think it would be nice to renovate your home now is a great time to start thinking about what you could do. There are simple things like a new kitchen and bathrooms that will instantly breathe new life into your home and make it a lot more modern. Whilst looking at doing something on the inside it is also a great time to look at the outside of your home and work out if you are capitalising on the space you have.

We recently did a medium sized renovation job on a lovely home on the North Shore. The bones were all there the house was just in need of a revamp to modernise it and make the indoor/outdoor flow work better for the family.

Here are a few shots of the house before and after.

Renovating your home doesn’t need to be a huge undertaking, with some advice and guidance we can make sure you are getting a renovation that is going to work with you and your families needs. For a FREE no obligations chat give QPC Builders a call today on 0800 772 266. www.qpcbuilders.co.nz

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Bayleys Residential

– Now open at Long Bay

The Bayleys coverage just keeps getting stronger on the Shore. Hot on the heels of the new residential branch that opened in Devonport during 2013, Bayleys have opened a brand new residential office at Long Bay. "The northern bays area of the Shore is set to boom, particularly with the development of the new Long Bay residential community, so the move to open an office was really a no brainer," explains Bayleys Residential Regional GM Hayden Stanaway. "With the growing popularity of the North Shore in general this area has already seen substantial growth in sales and values and we believe this is set to continue."

In excess of 2000 sections will be available in the subdivision being developed at Long Bay by Todd Property. These will be popular as families will enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in one of Auckland's most desirable and treasured places. Todd's plans for Long Bay are based around a thriving master-planned community alongside the legendary Long Bay Regional Park. The area features stunning horizons and an incredible natural environment that includes parks, reserves, wetlands, and one of the best beaches in New Zealand. Superb amenities such as very good schools as well as sports and recreational facilities are also in abundance.

In excess of 2000 sections will be available in the subdivision being developed at Long Bay by Todd Property. These will be popular as families will enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in one of Auckland's most desirable and treasured places.

The Bayleys Long Bay Branch will be managed by Debbie Jones, who also has responsibility for the Bayleys Mairangi Bay office. Two key members of her nine-strong team are Team Leaders Mike Hotchin and Jeff Wagg. Between the three of them they have close to 70 years experience in residential real estate.

Mike, originally a builder, has worked for 25 years in residential real estate on the Shore, and most recently was working with Todd Property at Long Bay so knows the project inside-out. Jeff has 21 years of residential real estate experience on the Shore.

They look set to have a lot of fun at the newly furnished office as well.

The day Channel Magazine popped in for a chat there was lots of banter and laughter, so you get the feeling customers will feel right at home. It certainly has a friendly feel about it, away from the hustle and bustle.

Mike Hotchin, Debbie Jones and Jeff Wagg in the new Bayleys Long Bay office reception.

"I am thrilled with the team we have assembled for this new office," says Debbie Jones. "We have seven agents and two support people who all share our passion for the area. While there has been very good growth here, to a certain extent the area is still a little undiscovered so we believe the potential is enormous. The Long Bay residential development is also a great fit with Bayleys. Bayleys is recognised as being the leader in the premium sector and with average house and land prices at Long Bay being around the $1.2 million mark we believe we can make a big impact. The Bayleys Long Bay office can serve the full spectrum of residential real estate and at Bayleys we are passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for our clients."

Bayleys Residential Long Bay – Contact Debbie Jones (Debbie.Jones@bayleys.co.nz) or Team Leaders Jeff Wagg or Mike Hotchin.

Email: Jeff.Wagg@bayleys.co.nz or Mike.Hotchin@bayleys.co.nz. Phone 487 0630 or visit 1060 Beach Road, Long Bay. Bayleys also have North Shore residential offices at Albany, Devonport, Mairangi Bay and Takapuna.

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Channel Feature Properties with Andrew Dorreen, Precision Real Estate

Waterfront Lifestyle Estate So Close To City 84 Churchouse Road, Greenhithe For Sale $3,400,000 Seldom does an incredibly unique home such as this one come to the market. Comprising 4,228sqm of waterfront land, featuring unparalleled privacy in the form of lush manicured grounds and mature trees this property combines lifestyle with inner suburb living perfectly. This mix is seldom found anywhere, let alone on the North Shore.

The home offers 5 bedrooms and two sprawling living rooms. Made up of the main dwelling, a guest pool house with semi kitchenette and a character filled studio - this family paradise which has been cherished for years is now ready to accommodate a new family.

The home has been lovingly remodelled and now is a spacious and warm home perfect for a family wanting space, privacy and waterfront access.

With direct access to the waterfront, you can access and enjoy the environment which is complemented with a generous private jetty. High tide enables boats to be tied up, kayaks launched and swimming activities all at your fingertips.

The home has been lovingly remodelled and now is a spacious and warm home perfect for a family wanting space, privacy and waterfront access.

Enquire now - Rare opportunities such as this do not last long.

Phone Andrew now.

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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Precision Real Estate with Andrew Dorreen

Magnificent 398m2 Masonry Lock And Leave Villa 106A Gladstone Road, Parnell

By Negotiation CV $3,250,000 Overlooking Gladstone Tennis Club, Park and the Ports of Auckland this 398m2 solid masonry Villa captures the true un-compromised lock up and leave lifestyle.

Built over four spacious levels aided by a lift, this property is a credit to both architect and builder. Each floor captures all day sun and being North/North West facing and a corner location the property keeps the sun until evening. It is comprised of four double bedrooms with four lavish bathrooms (three ensuited) and up to four living areas, catering for both young and teenage families. The master is exquisite, with a palatial ensuite complete with electronic louvers which enjoy uninterrupted views of the harbour.

Each floor captures all day sun and being North/North West Facing and a corner location the property keeps the sun until evening.

The building offers air-conditioning, surround sound and a very generous stud height. The complex also has a large heated swimming pool. The owners have fitted white timber venetian blinds and curtains which set off the warm interiors beautifully.

If you are after a large centrally located dwelling with no maintenence and exceptional finishing and superb views then look no further, this is for you.

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23 Ocean View Road SOLD prior to Tender

16A Gibbons Road SOLD at Tender

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

Andrew Dorreen’s Sales in 2013 were among the top few residential agents in the county with just under 100 million dollars of sales in the calendar year.

He specialises in the top end of the market so contact him if you want to sell your home or are in the market to purchase and want confidentiality.

Contact an agent who achieves exceptional results; and does so with integrity.

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Local Real Estate: The Rosies – The Power of Two

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

Do we have enough storage?

Thinking of selling, or its time to downsize, read on...

We have provided this link for a Pinterest website on storage ideas. Check it out.

Pinterest has some great storage ideas: http://www.pinterest.com/cortfurniture/storage-ideas/ 2014 is upon us now and it is looking very promising economically. If you are planning on selling your home, there is no better time than now to sell.

Give Rose and Rosie a call, we can advise you on the best selling method for your home and offer advice on presentation. We are excellent negotiators and people like dealing with us. Alternatively if you are not quite ready to sell but you would like to know what’s happening in the market place, send us your email, give us your wish list and requirements and we will send you weekly reports on new listings and what is happening in the market place.

Let Rosie and Rose help you make your next move. Rosie Houghton 021623952, Email: rosie@ prestigerealty.co.nz or Rose Arnott 021876333, Email:rose.arnott@prestigerealty.co.nz.

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seasonal, winter duvets and cushions, clothing and things that are of sentimental value, plus office bookwork etc.

The garage often has space in the ceiling, this could be a good area for things that we need for the beach, like beach chairs, camping gear etc. You can purchase attic stairs from most big hardware stores for a minimal price, and then have a builder come and install it for you. Get the builder to give you a quote first and try and get a couple of quotes at least. If you have a stairwell, look at creating storage under the stairs, build in some shelving.

With some of your bigger furniture items, remove them from the rooms and slowly bring back in your favourite pieces to create a sense of space.

You will notice the difference in how big the room feels with less furniture and ornaments in it.

When a home is staged by home stagers, this is what they do and that is why these homes look so great. There are many websites now that give you ideas, Facebook and Pinterest being just a couple.

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Many of us have an issue with a lack of storage and we end up renting a storage unit and although this can be great short term, long term it does become expensive. Good storage areas are a necessity for many buyers and can on occasion be the difference in what buyers are prepared to pay. It is those extra details that can help you achieve an optimum price.

Rosie and Rose have some ideas which are cost effective: First thing is get rid of whatever you haven’t used/ worn or looked at in the last year. If it`s sentimental, you need to ask yourself why and whether its of any use to you now. If you have children and are not planning on increasing your family then sell the pram and baby gear, or take it to the Salvation Army as the days have gone where we hold it for our grandkids. Rid yourself of clutter and reap the benefits of fresh space.

Set up storage areas in the ceiling if you have room, an attic storage area, as long as it`s dry and airy this is an excellent way to store items that are

29a Hauraki Road – Sold by Tender

1c Herbert Street – Sold by Auction

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