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MARCH 2016

INSPIRED BY NORTHLAND

Jessie

Rose Making a difference to saying goodbye

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STORYTIME: AWARD-WINNING BOOKS AND TOYS INCORPORATING CLASSICS: GREAT BOOKS, GAMES AND PUZZLES

TRADE AID HAVE A FAIR TRADE EASTER For the first time Trade Aid has fair trade organic Easter Eggs, made in our very own chocolate factory in Christchurch. In both dark and milk chocolate these limited edition eggs are sure to be hopping out the door! Come in store to check out our full Easter range and support our skilled artisans from around the world.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm Saturday: 9am – 2pm The Strand Shopping Centre, Whangarei Phone: 438 5799 Find us on Facebook: Whangarei Trade Aid

Telescopes and binoculars for landviewing or night-sky. Full range from beginners to professional. Call in for free telescope and binocular advice Saturday mornings

34 Porowini Avenue, Whangarei. 09 438-4406 www.storytime.co.nz Find us on Facebook Open 9-5 Monday-Friday, 9-3 Saturday.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION WHANGAREI CLASSES FOR ADULTS @ KAMO HIGH SCHOOL

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Are you looking at selling your home, or do you simply want to give your home a new look? Whether you intend to sell, are thinking of doing a room make-over or are just wanting some new ideas to freshen up a room, then a Property Styling workshop is the course for you!

Discover stylish and practical ideas to transform your home.

Visit the CEW website www.cew.ac.nz Email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz or Phone 435 0889 Brochures are available from your local library or Kamo High School.

3 YOUR KITCHEN @ NORTHLAND HOSPITALITY RANCILIO IS A COMPANY WITH A LONG TRADITION

its production of high quality espresso coffee machines going back to the twenties. After decades of constant growth, it offers a full range of products, which are first class in terms of technology and design.

Rancilio Silvia $999.00 incl. GST, Rancilio Rocky Doser Grinder $599.00 incl. GST. Package Price $1,529.00 incl. GST for the pair.

Your Kitchen @ Northland Hospitality, 106 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei Open Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm www.northlandhospitality.co.nz

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TUTUKAKA BEACH SHOP AT TUTUKAKA SURF WE ARE CELEBRATING EASTER ...

Visit the unique Tutukaka Beach Shop opposite Tutukaka Boat Ramp, packed with gifts, souvenirs, jewellery, home decor and swimwear, all top quality surf and beach related productS.

Tutukaka Beach Shop, Marina Road, Tutukaka OPEN Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday 10am - 5pm Ph 434 4135 www.tutukakasurf.co.nz Find us on facebook

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DOGS DAY OUT – DAYCARE & GROOMING FOR DOGS

SUMMER IS HERE TO STAY Gorgeous beach covers, super soft sarongs, funky hemp sun hats and woven cotton bags in amazing colours.

Look out for our massive EASTER SALE at our Tutukaka Shop, Marine Rd, Tutukaka!

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Editor’s Note

MARCH 2016

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his year, March marks the month of all things green, leprechaun and chocolatey.

Easter is upon us and all the traditions that go with it. Whether it’s an annual family holiday that you plan, a new work out regime, a yearly chocolate overload or giving thanks for the sacrifice that was made, it’s a perfect time of year to reflect.

The weather is cooling and the darkness creeps in. It’s the gentle closing of one tropical chapter and the beginning of the crispy next.

As our family enjoys our fortnightly weekend walks, it is beautiful to stop and acknowledge the colours changing around us. The change in the air and the movement into a new season.

Stop for a moment and notice.

Unwind… grab a hot cup of tea and chill out with SAVVY in hand. Read about a local artist making a difference in the hard times, business celebrations and what to wear now its autumn.

We hope you enjoy,

Philippa Mannagh - Editor

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Editorial

Philippa Mannagh

email:savvy@northernadvocate.co.nz

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Yuan Zhang

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Photography Michael Cunningham John Stone Design Features

Kat Hewson Jan Hewitt

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our people

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health

Jessie Foote - Making A Differnce To Saying Goodbye

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home trends

Cheers Party Hire

fashion

No Excuses ...

Stacey Speedy – Personal Stylist

beauty

A bit of advice when choosing your hair removal provider Three simple steps to looking slimmer in photographs

women in business

From Air Force to working on cruise ships, and everything in between

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A fitness message this Easter 4 most common colour mistakes Getting the best price for your home On-Trend with Next Edition Kitchens

dining out

Dickens Inn – a Tale of Great Food & Atmosphere

book reviews what’s on giveaways

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OUR PEOPLE

“CHEERS” to ten years in business!

“Cheers’ can do attitude is so lovely to work with they share ideas are not pushy and will even iron for you nothing is beyond their realm of possibility.”

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heers Party Hire are excitedly preparing their own party to mark ten significant years in business.

Lisa Heenan is the lady behind the locally owned and operated brand, ensuring customers are looked after to the next level.

The motto behind Cheers Party Hire is: ‘helping make your celebration a success,’ and Lisa lives and breathes this promise.

Offering ten years’ experience and a passion to ignite their customers’ memorable days with classy, eyecatching decorations and a special event to remember – look no further.

The team spend their time on perfection and ensure it’s an easy process right the way through - all of their linen is professionally dry cleaned and ironed, the

www.cheerspartyhire.co.nz Phone: 09 437 1018 Lisa: 021 172 3785 Unit B3 7 - 11 Nell Place Whangarei SAVVY

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crockery, cutlery and glassware is all hand polished and presented how it should be.

Cheers also offer a free of charge personalised consultation service with their experienced staff who work with you to bring your vision to life.

“If you are looking for something a little bit special, come down to our large display studio at Nell Place where our friendly team will work with you to help you create your own table settings.”

Don’t settle for average….Make sure you put your important plans in the hands of those who make dreams come true.

Cheers is also now proud to be part of the One Stop Wedding Shop on Bank St.

“One of the important strengths of your business is the great rapport that you have with the other professionals who all contributed to making our wedding the fabulous occasion that our friends and relatives from all over the world are still talking about. That communication and practicality really ensured the logistics all went smoothly.”

Cheers!

At Cheers, we are dedicated to providing you with top quality hire products at affordable prices and have an extensive range of items available. We can also deliver and dress your event for you. We provide items suitable for parties, weddings, conferences, functions and all events. All of our glassware is hand polished and our linen is professionally cleaned and ironed! Come and visit our showroom in Nell Place.

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OUR PEOPLE

Making a difference to saying goodbye In bittersweet fashion, the casket painting market opened up to local artist, Jessie Rose this time last year when a woman very special to her passed away after a short illness.

To honour her life she offered to paint the casket in a way that represented her. A practical gift that she felt honoured to be able to give as Liz had been like a second mum to her.

During this sad time it soon proved that being able to reflect on a beautiful casket that represented a loved one helped in a small way in the healing journey.

“I promised her it would be beautiful and graceful and

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the best representation of the woman she was and the life she lived that I could possibly create.”

Jessie was soon asked to paint another one for the showroom at Morris and Morris here in Whangarei and eight months later the requests are keeping her busy.

“As Liz went through Morris and Morris the casket was seen by the staff, and I was offered by the manager to paint one for their show room. Several months after her death, when I felt I could face another casket, I painted another one and it sold within a week.”

No one likes to talk about death, but it is unavoidable for all of us. To be sent away in something beautiful and hand-painted can make a small difference to the goodbye and Jessie is comforted with the fact that she is helping people in some of the hardest times of life.

“There was nothing really feminine out there. I wanted to produce caskets that are light, feminine and graceful,” Jessie says.

Jessie paints three different designs and spends time insuring they are absolutely perfect.

Fly Free – an open bird cage with birds flying out.

Peace – a light and elegant design.

Forever Love – a black wash with a heart, locket and key on the top.

Each design is just as popular as the other, as they resonate with so many personalities and walks of life.

The caskets are available here in Whangarei at Morris and Morris, in Dargaville at Hart Funerals and the three branches of Davis Funerals in Auckland.

The unique demand is heading toward a full time job for Jessie with each one taking at least 7 hours to complete.

The caskets are all painted with eco-friendly acrylic paint.

Jessie is also determined not to make these special options financially out of reach for people so the caskets are affordable for anyone to purchase, staying in the midrange.

“It is a huge privilege to me as an artist to have been taken on by such a large company, and to be able to make a difference, to make a families grieving process that little bit better during such a sad time is such an honour,” Jessie says.

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FASHION

No Excuses…

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Need an excuse for a new wardrobe??

Easy – just change your hair colour; go for the frozen silver fox theme and none of your old clothes will suit!

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the new

looks for

Winter??

This autumn, Polwarth Design has partnered with many of the leading designer labels to bring you the exact style you are looking to wear for work, play or that special occasion!

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r you could join the “I’ve just put on six kilos since Christmas” group, there’s a heap of us adjusting to not seeing our toes lately and we

now need a whole size up! Perhaps, though, you could change your job to one that doesn’t require a boring old threadbare uniform and you can spend your entire wages on fabulous options to wear each week.

But if a whole new wardrobe is a little too dramatic – don’t forget the “I’m worth it” excuse to brighten up your day.

So what to buy this autumn for your new wardrobe or your ‘day brightener’? There seems to be a bit of a cheeky, tartan thing going on in glorious greys charcoals and red – yes welcome back red, you’ve been out of favour for a while and it’s your turn this winter!

Knitwear is huge, either in fabulous autumn tones, neutrals or charcoals with quirky features like tassels, toggles or epaulettes that are stand-out edgy. Capes are the new coat, short or long with dramatic roll collars, leather trim armlets or open fronts. Over-oversized, jumpers are glorious teamed back with skinny leg pull up pants, in safe khaki, black and navy if you’re a Sabatini fan, but tailored cropped jackets and jumpers are still the go with Joseph Ribkoffs exaggerated wide leg knit pant.

Autumn is an exciting season, with its wide variety of styles and colours to influence your wardrobe decisions for winter - and to compensate for the new boat he’s just parking in the driveway!

Any excuse for a new wardrobe.

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Welcome Readers STACEY SPEEDY

With the last of the summer breezes stirring our imaginations this creates visions of making a statement with some vibrant colours to match our healthy summer glow.

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t’s exciting to see some strong and bold colours coming through, however, have you wondered why some colours appear to make you look washed out and yet others leave you feeling uplifted and ready to take on the world? Colours can reflect our moods and consciously or sub consciously we dress to suit how we feel. Red gets energy flowing and a colour that makes a statement. It can also make us feel secure within ourselves. Fabulous to wear when giving presentations or need to be noticed in a meeting as it commands a presence.

Pink expresses love, compassion and happiness. A very nurturing colour that is soothing and great to wear when we want to appear friendly and approachable.

Blue is the friendliest colour of the spectrum. Worn by the police force, as it’s known as the most approachable colour.

The love/hate relationship we have with the colour Black is forever ongoing. Often over worn the colour Black can be seen as sophisticated and authoritative yet also as intimidating and unfriendly.

Style Tip: The desire is to have a harmonious look that is balanced with our natural colouring. If a colour is not in your colour palette however you still love to wear it, try teaming it with something or perhaps not wearing so close to your face, this can soften the effects. Remember we want to wear the colour not have the colour wearing us.

When the compliments you receive are more about how great you look, and not just about the clothes, you’ll know you have created a look that is TRULY YOU! Stacey Speedy is a Personal Stylist and owner of style consulting business Truly You. Visit www.trulyyou.co.nz to find out more.

REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE WITH CASUAL COASTAL STYLE AT

TUTUKAKA BEACH

Effortless weekend wear for the festival season

Colour Groups PROFESSIONAL IMAGE COACH ANNE CLOTHIER FROM RED RUBY TALKS TO SAVVY READERS

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itting in front of the mirror under the special day lighting allows for your true colouring to be analysed correctly.

Using the special drapes across the chest reflects up on the face showing up the under tones of the skin. We all have an under tone, either warm or cool. This is the first process in determining the correct colour group for each individual.

Deterring the undertone helps with learning which metals to wear in jewellery and glasses.

The colour of the accessories we complement our outfits with does make the difference to our overall finished appearance.

When you decide you want a colour analysis make sure you allow yourself the benefit of a two hour appointment to understand your colour group and how to work the correct colours into your wardrobe with ease.

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BEAUTY

A bit of advice when choosing your hair removal provider

CACI WHANGAREI TALKS TO SAVVY READERS

It’s important to take care when choosing your hair removal provider, to ensure you are getting the best possible results, in a safe and trusted environment.

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here are 3 different types of hair removal machines and they all treat unwanted hair using an intense pulsating beam of light; Laser Machines, IPL Machines and VPL Machines. While there are technical differences between the machines, for the sake of simplicity, we often use the term “laser” for them all.

Caci were the first to bring laser hair removal technology to New Zealand. We started with lasers, and then progressed to IPL and now we use the latest generation VPL (variable pulsed light) in all our Caci clinics for laser hair removal. The variable settings mean that the machines can effectively treat the different types of hair found all over the body, from thicker underarm hair to finer facial hair.

At Caci we ensure that you understand the treatment process and ensure that you are suitable for the treatment. During your free consultation, we fully explain the process, expectations, costs, and advise you of any risks associated with this treatment.

With some lower powered at-home machines, there is also the risk of Light Induced Hypertrichosis, which is stimulated hair growth. If the energy level is too low, the treated hair may fall out, but the effect may not be permanent. If the energy level

is too high then you may risk a burn. All Caci staff have been extensively trained at the Caci Training Academy, and we have very thorough processes in place to ensure you receive the highest level of care, with minimal risk, in a safe environment.

At Caci, a course of laser hair removal can take up to 48 weeks to ensure that we have treated the hair follicles in each growth phase. We also offer an exclusive guarantee, see us for more details.

During the treatment, some people feel no pain at all and some feel a slight heat sensation, and some have likened the sensation to mild stinging or the flicking of a rubber band. Generally the coarser or thicker the hair, the greater the sensation.

Some people may experience a temporary skin response ranging from mild redness to, rarely, blistering. There is also a very rare risk of scarring occurring.

If you would like to find out more about laser hair removal, call Caci on 0800 458 458 and book a complimentary consultation to see if it’s right for you.

Special Offer: Until 31 March, Caci are offering you the opportunity to treat two areas for the price of one with their laser hair removal programme.

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BEAUTY

Three Simple Steps to Looking Slimmer in Photographs

If you are going to read anything on being in front of a camera, read this!

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his is the third article on your guide to being photogenic, and one of the most important. Not only is remembering to have good posture important when being photographed but the way you stand is important too.

If you are going to read anything on being in front of a camera, read this!

1. Know where your feet are pointing, they should be 45degrees to the photographer. That is slightly to their left or right, but not straight on. Whichever direction your feet are pointing the rest of the body will follow and everyone is smaller side-on than they are from straight on.

2. Place your feet shoulder width apart, place your body weight on your back foot and bend your front knee. This means that your hips are further away from the camera, making them look smaller. Or if you want to accentuate your curves put your body weight on your front foot.

3. Pop your hip out to the side, and curve your back. This adds extra shape and enhances your feminine hourglass figure. Even if you feel that you don’t have a waist, this movement work wonders.

As you can see from the photographs there is a huge difference in my body shape from a simple move. Not only will it make you look smaller but it also adds interest to the photo with more angles and curves. And you’ll look more confident because you know how look the

best you can, meaning more smiles.

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WOMEN IN B USINESS

From Air Force to working on cruise ships and everything in between I realised my little business idea was not a stupid idea at all

Business name and when it was established.

Cadenshae, April 2015

Describe your business in less than 50 words.

We design and sell active-wear for nursing mums. Our drive is to inspire and motivate new mums to be healthy and active by offering a colourful, stylish range of functional nursing clothes all suitable for exercising.

What has been your biggest business challenge over the past year, and how are you tackling it?

It sounds a bit cliché but it seriously has been trying to juggle family with business. We launched the business the week my second daughter was born. We had an 18 month old, a new born and a new business and it was very daunting. We are getting there but it takes a lot of work. In saying that I wouldn’t change it for the world :)

What do you do in your leisure time?

We go on family trips to the beach. Or my partner and i just sit still for 5 minutes and have a coffee together. We are also absolute sports fanatics so whatever is on, we are most probably watching it.

What awards or accolades are you most proud of?

Oh that’s a hard one. I really don’t know. I have done quite a few random jobs in my 29 years. I guess, honestly, my family is my biggest achievement this far and together we are really proud of our business.

What community or charity initiatives do you currently support?

We always try and offer vouchers and giveaways to local business owners and or sponsor local events. We also run a bra donation drive each year for an awesome charity that provides bras for women in need in countries all around the world.

What is your proudest moment?

Having babies, meeting the most amazing guy, buying a house and the moment I realised my little business idea was not a stupid idea at all and actually something worth pursuing. That was pretty cool.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Mmm something I will never live down, and ALL of my friends will gladly tell you. At high school I asked a bunch of my friends “I know that peanuts are in peanut slabs, but what kind of nuts are in an Almond Gold?”. Oh dear.

What was your first job?

Working at Vege Twins when I was 13years old for $3p/h BEFORE TAX. That’s right. and I actually did it for more than 6 months, which is really quite incredible given my more recent track record with jobs.

What is the strangest thing you have ever bought?

I’m not big on shopping so when I do buy something its usually very well calculated... mmm maybe high heels? I find them pretty strange now and I NEVER wear them. Do they count? Is that strange enough?

If you could be anyone else, who would you be, and why?

I would be my partner for a day so i could understand how hard it must be living with me!!!!! Ha ha. Plus I know what it feels like to be a mother, but I wonder what it would feel like to be a father. Failing that, I would be one of my kids for the day, being a kid was pretty cool.

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HEALTH

A Fitness Message this Easter CORINNE AUSTIN

For those living a lifestyle aligned with one of the many branches of Christianity, Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. A few days into his burial, Jesus rose again.

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egardless of whether you follow one of the many chains of religion or not, I think there is still a significant and applicable message we can take from this.

Something is not dead and gone, unless we really believe it is.

Belief is a state of mind that many of us do not quite appreciate the strength or complexity of. We are capable of so much more than we think we are. Belief has the power to change your inner state and your outer world.

We can have or achieve anything we believe we can.

Conversely, if we believe we cannot have something, it’s unlikely we ever will.

How does this relate to health and fitness you ask.

Well…

We all get super excited and enthusiastic about our fitness and wellness goals and ambitions from time to time – enter New Year’s Resolutions, for example. We make a solid plan and write down all the essential elements of us achieving our goal. Our inner fire is stoked with motivation daily, and our boundless energy gives us a jolly good head start to us reaching the success that we long for.

Then the ordinaries of life happen, and BOOM, suddenly something impacts our plans and throws us this monstrous big hurdle. We often respond to it in such a way that we inflate it to become this ginormous mountain with menacing qualities, one which we often cannot fathom overcoming. Suddenly our goals become lost amongst the dust, often forever.

These things are sent to challenge us, to help us learn, and to help us grow. The great news is that not all is lost.

Those goals and dreams never left us – we chose to leave them. If we instead chose to believe that massive hurdle was simply only a wee pot hole, a chance to gather our breath, and take back the reins, then that’s all it would end up being.

Believe in yourself and all that you desire. There is something in you that is stronger than any obstacle. On your adventure towards conquering your mighty goals, never forget that, not for one moment.

And don’t be an egg this Easter ;-) Corinne Austin Movement and Wellness Motivator www.fitfixnz.co.nz

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ETHICAL 100% TRADING PROFITS TO

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Whangarei is proud to be the home of the

TIBETAN BUDDHIST CENTRE

Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling “from which Love and Compassion flourishes”

YOU ARE MOST WELCOME Visit us and - Enjoy the spectacular views of Whangarei from our Stupa, Peace Monument. (10am - 5pm) - Take part in our Buddhist Teachings, Mediation Classes and Retreats.

- All our classes are open to everyone. It is not necessary to be Buddhist.

For more information or program details please visit www.mandala.org.nz or phone 09 435 4444 159 Parakiore Road, off Pipiwai Rd, North of Kamo

LET THE PROFESSIONAL THAI MASSAGE THERAPISTS AT KOY’S TAKE CARE OF YOUR EVERY STRESS AND STRAIN! TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE This is an excellent way of keeping your body free from the aches and pains and soothing tired and sore muscles. In fact Traditional Thai Massage is associated with helping the body regain good health and ensure ongoing good well-being. Its therapeutic powers have been proven since ancient times dating back to AD800, where the therapist applies pressure with their palms or feet along the energy lines and acupressure points.

60 mins......... $65 • 90 mins........ $95 • 120 mins ......... $125 AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE

WE HAVE MOVED! Come and see us at our new premises located at 50 Kamo Road!

Do you feel stressed and tired all the time? Are you having trouble sleeping?

Do you have aches and pains that prevent you from truly feeling well? Koy’s Traditional Thai massage can help you regain a sense of health and well-being.

Their new premises at no. 50 Kamo road is easy to get to and, best of all, boasts off-street parking for their clients. Chularnee, also known as Jemma, the owner of Koy’s Traditional Massage, sat down with Wendy Roelants to discuss the therapeutic power of traditional Thai massage.

These days, more and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of massage therapy, seeing it as more than merely a self-indulgence. Chularnee knows from many years of practice just how effective traditional Thai massage is in maintaining good health and well-being. In Thailand, massage is a part of everyday life. “The children’s job is to play, go to school and to give massages to their parents and grandparents.” Children are taught Thai massage by their elders in order to help them sustain ongoing good health and these effects have been proven since 800AD. Chularnee is passionate about the many health benefits Thai massage can offer, emphasising its ‘4 in 1’ uses, which are: deep tissue, relaxing, stretching and pressure. “I always ask my clients to call me back and tell me how they are feeling,” and the feedback from her regular customers is testament to the therapeutic powers Thai massage provides, with many of them reporting that they immediately “feel better”. Another benefit is that her clients have an improved sleep, so it’s well worth making an appointment!

To celebrate their relocation to 50 Kamo Road, Koy’s Traditional Thai Massage are offering a special on their most popular massage. For March only, the first 100 bookings for a full hour treatment, will receive it at HALF PRICE. So, if you’re feeling aches and pains, or are having trouble sleeping, give Chularnee a call on 09 4307250, or 0211754044 to book a massage.

For more information on the different services Koy’s Traditional Thai Massage offer, check out their website at: koy.co.nz

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4 most common colour mistakes

1 Fear of strong colour Many of us say that we like strong colour, and dress ourselves in bold tones, but when it comes to painting our walls, we choose offwhite or a safe neutral colour. Is it the ‘resale’ boogey man, the fear of frightening future buyers of our homes, that scares us into safety?

Don’t let it – who wants to look like every other house on the market?

Well-used strong colour is hugely memorable but even if the agent thinks the purple you’ve chosen for the dining room is a bit much, just paint it over before selling.

The beauty of paint is that it’s so easily and cheaply changed so if you do have a lapse in colour judgement it’s easy to try something else. Resene has so many tools available to help you make your decisions, like test pots and draw downs, that you can minimise the chance of making a mistake before you buy all of the paint. Maybe ease yourself in gently by painting a feature wall in strong colour first.

2 One size fits all Don’t assume that even if you choose the most neutral of neutral paint colours, you should use it on every surface imaginable – the walls, trims and ceiling. You’ll end up with a bland result and if you have chosen a cool white, you’ll feel like you’re living inside a chilly bin. If you’re after a neutral scheme, there is a vast array of interesting neutrals in the Resene Whites & Neutrals collection and on the cards you can collect at your Resene ColorShop, the colours are handily grouped in variants, ie half, quarter and double etc strengths of the same colour. An effective scheme can be created by using, for example, a full strength of a colour on the walls, a triple strength on a feature wall, a half strength on the trims and a quarter on the ceiling. Instant success!

3 Too hot, too cool Colour is not equal, unchanging and well behaved. Colour responds to compass orientation so can look totally divine in some rooms… and horrible in others. At certain times of the day, the colour we have so carefully chosen can morph into a monster.

In south-facing rooms, warm mid-toned colours are best. No amount of pale tints or white will make these rooms appealing because the natural light aspect is cool and grey. Cooler, denser colours will always work best in north-facing rooms. Because of our propensity for huge windows and skylights that allow plentiful sun (and glare) any bright, red, orange or yellow colours will only accentuate the heat and appear far brighter. Complex neutrals work best in eastfacing rooms where the light is cool an clear but where there will be shadowy light from mid morning onwards. West-facing rooms suit mid-toned muted colours as the rosy natural light will enhance cream, beige and taupe until they turn peach or terracotta.

4 Don’t forget the details This last one isn’t strictly about colour, but about keeping you colour looking good for longer. There are all sorts of clever paint technologies to make sure your paint, and the colour it carries, has a longer-lasting better-looking life.

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elling your property can be one of the biggest transactions you make in your lifetime. The market is buoyant and the buyers are out there, but they have done their research, they know what things are worth. Getting a buyer emotionally invested in your property is vitally important to achieving the best result when it comes time to sell. So what is it that you can do to make sure that people fall in love with your place?

DISASSOCIATE – Put yourself in a business frame of mind, take a walk through your home as if for the first time and get ready to see it through the eyes of a buyer.

DE-PERSONALISE - Remove items that are specific to you and your family. You want buyers to feel comfortable in your home; it should be generic enough that they can imagine living there.

DE-CLUTTER – Clutter makes spaces look smaller and even evokes stress in people, making them think of all the work that needs to be done. Think of it as being really organised and getting a head start on your packing. It will go a long way towards making your house look more spacious and modern.

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN – I cannot stress this enough. If you don’t have the time or the inclination – pay someone. It is worth every penny.

FIX – You know all those jobs that you have been meaning to get around to, well now is the time. Potential buyers are looking for every reason they can to pay less for your property – don’t give them one!

LIGHTING – There is nothing worse then walking into a dark home, it may be as simple as replacing your lightbulbs but make sure you do what you can to make your home seem as bright and sunny as possible.

SMELL – You may be used to the smell of those four legged, furry friends of yours but buyers will notice it straight away. If necessary have your carpets cleaned and in many cases a nice fragrant candle can do the trick.

STAGE YOUR HOME – Think about what you can do to make spaces seem larger and work your arrangements around this. Pick a colour palette and bring it throughout the home. There are endless resources online and professionals to help you stage your home on a budget.

INSIST ON QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY AND MARKETING – The marketing of your property is one of the most important aspects of getting the best result. If it is not marketed correctly and professionally, all of your hard work will go to waste.

GET PROFESSIONAL ADVICE – We are operating in a vibrant and rapidly changing market. What was a great price for your property yesterday may not be so great today. Every day we are seeing people underselling their property and losing out on tens of thousands of dollars for the perceived savings of not having to pay an agent commission. Hiring an agent that understands the market and how to strategically manage the selling process will be the most important decision you will make in getting the best result in the sale of your property.

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It amazes me how cabinetmakers survive, because the stuff is even cheaper than what we pay at cost. Being the bargain queen I am, I’ve thoroughly researched these deals. I’ll admit, I have freely bought mass-produced furniture in a bid to get my husband to make a cabinet for me (you know what they say about mechanics’ cars and builders’ houses, right?)

Most of this is made from what we consider “carcass board”. It looks great for a while.

The truth is, that this board is literally what cabinetmakers use to make the shell of a cabinet. The finish is not as higher quality as board designed to be used on the exterior surfaces.

Sunlight, pets, children and general everyday use can chip, fade or disintegrate your shiny new piece of furniture within a year. But for the price you pay, why should you care?

It’s classed as disposable furniture for a reason.

We are creating an environmental landmine. Most of us are guilty of taking the $10 bargain shelves to the tip every time they warp under the weight of a heavy book. Every day I watch our cabinetmakers rip out kitchens that looked amazing when they were installed, but couldn’t stand the test of time.

This cabinetry is all thrown in the landfill, and will take hundreds of years to break down. It brings a whole new meaning to passing furniture down to the next generation, doesn’t it?

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6 Best Gallery Wall Layouts Do you have family photos and artwork hung higgledy piggledy all over the house?

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Once you’ve got your frames ready it’s time to move on to the hard part: hanging it.

I know, it sounds easy — just hammer a nail into the wall, right? — WRONG! Once you start hammering away, there’s no turning back...and you don’t want to be stuck with a million nail holes because you didn’t plan it out!

Simply follow these examples and simple tips and you can’t go wrong!

1. Inside the Lines – Tape out a rectangular or square area that you’d like your photos to fill, and arrange them loosely within the borders of the box. This is an easy way to decorate an oddly shaped or narrow space.

2. Above & Below – Using a vertical line, arrange groups of photos above and below the line. Aim to cover about the same area above and below to avoid a top, or bottom heavy arrangement.

3. Spiral Effect – Use a large frame as your central picture and spiral out the rest of the frames from there. This works best with 4 rectangular frames and 4 square frames.

4. Line Them Up – Arrange all of your photos along a vertical line, with the largest one in the centre. This works well in a space with high ceilings, narrow wall spaces, or on vertical structures like a beam or pillar.

5. Centred - This simple, classic layout

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• Next, trace your frames onto paper/ newspaper and cut out the shape. Write on the front which picture it corresponds to. Then you can use blu-tack to pin up the paper frames on the wall, and move them around until they’re perfect. Now you’re ready to start hanging your frames!

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Seuss died in 1991, but the unfinished manuscript and some finished line art for this book were found late 2013; and those who had worked with Seuss throughout his career finished the book, remaining true to his effervescent style.

It’s a story about a classic childhood moment – choosing a pet. It’s also a story about making decisions – sometimes it’s hard, but you just have to make up your mind.

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Bold, stylised illustrations complement this bouncy rhyming text. This is a thoughtfully produced little book, which encourages basic counting and a shared reading experience with the very young.

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OPERA IN THE GARDEN

Opera in the Garden still going strong T his year is the 20th anniversary concert of the musical festival known as Opera in the Garden. Twenty years ago the orchard in Glenbervie now called “Operacado”, was bought by Rick and Joan Kennaway with two thoughts in mind. One was to effect a life change from farming to growing organic avocados and the other (and perhaps the more important) was to provide a venue for an annual summer outdoor festival of operatic and classical music.

The first concert in 1997 featured a group of 18 singers and guest artists Patricia and Ken Cornish and Roger Creagh, accompanied

by Susan Smith. No one knew if an audience would come apart from family members and costs were kept low “just in case”.

The stage was made up of fruit bins loaned

by Huanui Orchards and the singers had to “walk a plank” to get up on to this makeshift platform. The old upright piano was on the lawn in front of the stage. They thought the garden would perhaps hold 300 people.

More than 500 attended. Whangarei’s Opera in the Garden was well and truly born and the second Saturday in March for the next 20 years saw hundreds of Northlanders flock to Operacado for this annual event.

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Emma Couper and the Opera North singers to celebrate the 20th Opera in the Garden concert.

This year the programme ranges over a wide selection of classical and popular songs from well-known Opera and Musical theatre as the Opera North singers re-enact the best of the past 20 years and introduce several memorable new songs.

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Opera in the Garden has certainly had its dramatic moments. In 2012 Jack was to sing Pie Jesu with Caleb and developed stomach pains as he arrived at the concert.

Half an hour later he was admitted to hospital and Joan stepped in to the duet. In 2002 the concert was held at Barge Park as a fund raiser with Whangarei Sunrise Rotary Club. Joan’s daughter Bronny lost her voice and once again Joan stepped into the septet and a couple of years later, she certainly stretched herself when she sang

the middle part in the trio from Magic Flute when Anthea Hawkins had to hastily return to the UK. These days we have many more talented singers who could take the place of sick people as usually more than one learns each part Today, Opera North is a group of 65 very talented and enthusiastic singers who are supported by the talented repetiteurs, Lachie McLean and Clare Henderson. Past accompanists Margie Paul and Juan Kim

continue to be involved with the group. The music is devised and conducted by Joan Kennaway and the concert provides an opportunity for the dedicated singers to perform to an enthusiastic audience and of course, for the audience to appreciate a classical music concert not often available in Northland. For many years, Radio NZ’s Peter Fry compered the show until he finally retired and now local optician Craig Robertson performs this role in his own inimitable style. In 2008 His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand, opened the show and Dame Malvina Major performed as our guest artist despite being stricken by a cold. For the past few years we have used local artists in the guest spot and we intend to follow this policy where possible. We certainly have a marvellous pool of wonderful performers to pick from.

This anniversary year Joan has devised a programme incorporating many of the favourite songs from past concerts. The guest artist is Emma Couper, a Waipu lady and pupil of Joan’s with the most stunning coloratura soprano voice.

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With compact SUVs and crossovers so popular worldwide, it makes sense for the company to produce more and more vehicles that the public want. And it seems the Kiwi customers are keen on BMW’s latest offering, the 2 Series Active Tourer.

While it may be based on the latest Mini five-door, with the same platform and in the case of pictured car, the $51,900 218i, the same 100kW/220Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine and sixspeed automatic gearbox.

But that is where the similarities end. Inside the Active Tourer is roomy with plenty of headspace and legroom for front and rear passengers. Then comes the large boot – big enough for family weekends away and that weekly supermarket shop.

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And then there were three!

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ften possessions or the desire to have them lead us into debt and debt is what gets a lot of people into financial strife.

“We are all so used to having debt that if we had none our minds would start thinking about what we could do if we were to take out a new loan” - David Wright We can blame debt on outside influences, take for example television advertising, the latest Iphone 6s. Seeing an advertisement over and over can start putting ideas into our heads - we’ve always been happy with our mobile phone because all we need it for is – to keep in touch. But, the latest iPhone 6 – it’s faster, can link us into a lot more things, can take photos, can get emails, can …

“Advertisements are messages paid for by those who send them and are intended to inform or influence people who receive them”. Telling us all the benefits, convincing us that we can’t live without it but not reminding us that the purchase of it can lead to DEBT. Yes we need a phone, we need a car but do we need the DEBT that goes along with those expensive options?

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Recipe Chicken with pineapple & walnuts - 1oz walnuts - 2 chicken breast chopped into pieces - 1 cup chicken stock (can use some of the juice to make up stock if using a stock cube) - 1 onion - Salt & Pepper - Lemon juice - Nutmeg - Cornflour - 1 small tin pineapple pieces or slices, - 4tbsp cream - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (fried in 2tbsp of oil or butter then remove from pan) Add to the pan chopped onion along with chicken pieces that have been coated in flour.

Fry until brown then add to this chicken stock, 1tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, blend well but don’t boil.

In a separate container blend together 1tbsp cornflour with 2tbsp pineapple juice then stir this into the chicken til the liquid thickens add the walnuts and chopped pineapple and 4tbsp cream.

If the mix is a little thick just add a bit more of the pineapple juice.

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oing from one child to two was a shock.

I thought that my life was so busy with one little baby to care for and after she ate, poohed and slept it felt like I had very little time to clean the rank old dishes from the sink.

When she got to the stage where my cups of tea were spilt on the floor, my concentration halved and my fitness levels doubled from running after a toddler all day, I decided it would be a good idea to do it all again 22 months later.

Hello, crazy times.

With the demand of a newborn coupled with the energy of a two year old this made for a tired and baby-brained mum.

Once the grizzly baby had finally given in to a much needed nap, it was clean up duty wiping marmite from the walls, puddles of wee from the floor when the toilet seemed a monstrous ghost, clearly much safer in her eyes to find the corner of the lounge and relieve herself there or run away outside. After clean up it would be play time.

Playtime, clean up, playtime, clean up.

Once one basket of toys was packed away, behind mum’s back another was being dumped all over the bedroom floor.

Washing piles looked more like Mt Everest

and dishes sat for longer than ever before on that cluttered kitchen sink.

I would roll into bed each night, not knowing what the sleepy hours would bring. Eight hours… never, four hours maybe…. a couple of hours? More like it. The odds were against me now.

For those of you who followed my column, this special but somewhat busy time in our lives made me confident that this was all I could cope with and although the wonder of number three was out there, I was content with having a bit of a breather once they were independent of calling me into the toilet room for help.

Long story short, when the kids started school, we met our beloved wonder.

What was an initial hard road turned into a scenic drive to paradise as we welcomed the bundle of joy and happiness into our family.

For all I worried about, I needn’t had.

Three these days brings more juggle, more patience, more busy, more organised, more voices, more attention and more crazy.

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