A MOTHER’S MANTRA

Nancy Nasef says she never tells her mother Asma Shousha that she has been the biggest influence in her life, but she owes much to Asma’s never give-up philosophy.

The duo, who run Devonport 7 Day Pharmacy, say on the rare times they get out of the store together, they like to head to the park with Nancy’s son Zane, aged nine.

Nancy credits her Turkish-Egyptian mother’s determination for establishing the family mantra she aspires to uphold.

“She never gives up. When she first came here chasing the New Zealand dream she needed to overcome many hurdles in order to become established, including taking an English proficiency test which she had to take several times to pass. She never gave up and passed... eventually!”

The family moved to New Zealand from Dubai in 1999 and Asma bought the business in 2009. While she is supposed to be semi-retired, she is often at the side of Nancy who took it over in 2018.

After work on Mother’s Day, they hope to get out for dinner somewhere locally.

Running a pharmacy often involves helping people popping in seeking last-minute gifts. A recommended easy option is a choice of readymade selections.

“We have pamper packages that include a variety of items from the shop.”

These include organic soaps, scented candles, massage oils and New Zealand-made items. With gifts on special and a giveaway offer, there are plenty of temptations in store.

For something from another local business Nancy says: “Definitely a massage. My mum has earned it!”

The pharmacists are also keen to encourage other community members, particularly mothers and daughters to consider registering with them for a Pink Ribbon fundraising breakfast they are hosting at their favourite cafe, Lily, on 25 March.

For Asma, a breast cancer survivor, the cause is personal. One of six children, three of her sisters also had the disease.

She hopes the local community will join them in gathering together and getting behind a good cause

Stylish Role Model

Michaela Longstaff (pictured left), owner of Milford-based Mikko Shoes, credits her mother Joanne Inger’s great sense of style as an important influence on how the business operates.

“Mum has always been a part of the process, from a guiding shareholder to helping with shoe selection, feedback and brand sourcing.”

Michaela says her mother’s look is also always so well put together that “I can’t help but be influenced and guided by her”.

Mikko has grown from a local business to one having six stores throughout the country. In building it, the duo has learned to develop ideas independently, then refine them together.

This is made easier currently with Michaela back in the family home while her own flood-damaged place is repaired. She jokes that maybe the best Mother’s Day present she can give this year, might be “to give Mum some time to herself!”

Simple pleasures rather than a spend-up are the way they like to celebrate.

“We love wandering to the park with the kids to spend time on the rope swing or get fluffies with the cousins. It’s all about the grandkids for Mum these days.”

For Mikko customers looking for something special to give, Michaela recommends com-

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Claire Ackland has grown-up “living and breathing” the fashion business her mother Linda Savage bought in 2006.

Magazine was then based in Takapuna, but has since shifted its flagship store to Milford and opened a further 11 stores around New Zealand, along with an online business.

Claire became its marketing and online manager three years ago.

This year, the approach of Mother’s Day has a new dimension for her, as it is the first time she will celebrate it as a mother herself, of baby Mila. “It will be a very special time for the whole family,” she says.

A place they enjoy gathering is Devon on the Wharf. “It’s a beautiful location, where we often meet to celebrate occasions with our wider family.” While in Devonport they also enjoy the second-hand bookshop, Bookmark, “We are both avid readers,” says Claire.

One of the delights she finds in working with her mother is that each of them understands how the other thinks about evolving the business. A challenge is that work can become a 24/7 affair. “However this can also be seen as a positive as we are both so passionate about Magazine,” says Claire.

“I am very lucky to work alongside my mum and learn everything from her including her experience as a mother. Daily, I see the values I learnt during my childhood come

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People who try on a pair of new season’s shoes can enter a draw for a gift pack that includes a cute and colourful leather card holder from Ecco, a pair of luxurious cashmere socks, and shoe protection items.

For those wanting to support other local businesses, she says there are many other through into the business.

For her part, Linda says: “Spending time with my daughter is a joy. It has been so rewarding to see Claire grow into an amazing mother to Mila.” special and unique shops in the area with items mums would love.

To reward other mothers, they recommend a Magazine gift voucher as a good option or for people to check out its bags and accessories and full size range of designer fashion.

Arazzo in Milford is a “must visit” for homewares and gifts, they say.

“It might be cliché, but flowers absolutely make my day and Lee at The Flower Place in Milford makes the most incredible bouquets so that would always be my go-to for gifts.”

Spending time with her mother is, she says “special, irreplacable and always filled with shoe chat”.

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