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INSPIRED BY NORTHLAND

APRIL 2016

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collaborative WORKSPACE An exciting new concept is soon to be launched in Whangarei.

Plus HOME TRENDS

Embracing white & pink in your home our people | health | home trends | giveaways

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STORYTIME: AWARD-WINNING BOOKS AND TOYS

COMMUNITY EDUCATION WHANGAREI

INCORPORATING CLASSICS: GREAT BOOKS, GAMES AND PUZZLES

CLASSES FOR ADULTS @ KAMO HIGH SCHOOL

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

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!

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

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.

YOUR KITCHEN @ NORTHLAND HOSPITALITY ALTURA WINS AGAIN

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TUTUKAKA BEACH SHOP

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EMU FOOTWEAR IN STORE

NEWSFLASH Coming soon. Freshly roasted coffee blended, ground and bagged to your requirements from the Altura range at

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

Emu Footwear believe that fashion and function should be harmonious, and life, love and landscape are here to be explored. We dream of leaving footprints in our lifetime; a signature of being somewhere and journeying elsewhere.

Tutukaka Beach Shop, Marina Road, Tutukaka OPEN 7 Days 9.00am - 5.00pm Ph 434 4135 www.tutukakasurf.co.nz Find us on facebook

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4 HIMALAYAN TRADING POST 100% PROFITS TO CHARITY Relaxed and trendy – new range of beautiful unisex light cotton hoodies, pants, vests and shirts in store now.

Mon - Fri 9.30am-5.00pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 10am-3pm Ph 430 2040, 89 Cameron Street WHANGAREI www.himalayantradingpost.co.nz

FEEL BAD LEAVING YOUR DOG AT HOME?

DOGS DAY OUT – DAYCARE & GROOMING FOR DOGS Dogs Day Out is a safe, fun alternative to leaving your dog home alone while you work or shop. Providing positive socialisation in a supervised, caring environment for small to medium dogs. Situated right in town for your convenience.

Book now for a FREE TRIAL PLAYDATE! or see our website for more details.

Mon - Fri 7am to 6pm. 48 John Street, Whangarei, PH Lynn 438 9198 or 021 1907 707 www.dogsdayout.co.nz

Editor’s Note

APRIL 2016

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hen you look in the mirror, what do you see?

Do you see the amazing body that carries you around all day, that gets you from point A to B, that carried your children or conquered that race?

Or… do you see extra skin, folds, bones, marks, size, wrinkles?

We are so quick to judge ourselves and to forget about the beauty that our bodies evoke.

As we head into cooler months and tend to hide away under hoodies and jackets once more, remember that you can’t hide from yourself. Only you can change the way you feel and today is just as better time as any.

For the next 99 days I am embarking on a fitness challenge like I’ve never experienced before.

It’s time to push myself and see what i’m capable of.

To meet the person I have pictured many times and to own the positive life changing thoughts and disregard the rest.

Inside this issue, I talk to an inspirational woman who has been on an image journey and through her honesty and sheer passion for self love, is changing women’s thought patterns the world over.

This month, change a small pattern and give your body some affirmation.

“What you thought was your weakness is your strongest attribute.” - Miss Glamour Larue.

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Philippa Mannagh

email:savvy@northernadvocate.co.nz

Advertising

Yuan Zhang

email:yuan.zhang@nzme.co.nz

Photography Michael Cunningham John Stone Design Features

Kat Hewson Jan Hewitt

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health

Follow up with MISS GLAMOUR LARUE!

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home trends

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food

Workspace - The new office space on the block

fashion

Northland Wedding Expo Stacey Speedy – Creating the illusion of a balanced body

beauty

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Five Ways to Look More Relaxed in Photos.

Great Skin Benefits of Microdermabrasion

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women in business

Floatzone - It’s not your everyday run of the mill business

How to Role Model Good Health to your Kids Embracing white & pink in your home More than expected and service with a smile Day Boat Cod with Melted Tomatoes and Shaved Fennel and Orange Salad

book reviews motoring giveaways

in store now NEW LONDON

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“I get a real buzz out of seeing people achieve and succeed. I love to share knowledge and provide thoughts and resources to empower people to get what they want and see that they can do it. Nothing is impossible, we just need to figure a way to get there.” Lisa

A new kind of workspace PHILIPPA MANNAGH

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n exciting new concept is soon to be launched in Whangarei. The collaborative WORKSPACE is the innovative brainchild of Lisa and Brett Halvorson. Based in the centre of town, the modern, functional and thoughtfully designed space will contribute to the exciting development of Whangarei. It is a flexible approach to leasing offices and meeting spaces.

WORKSPACE offers a chance to become part of a community - the main motivation behind this busy lady.

Philippa grabs some time with Lisa between building demolition, job training and colour consulting for the funkiest spot in town.

What was your first job Lisa?

My first job was working in a dairy saving up for a new walkman tape player. I loved the people contact and enjoyed the business running and learning about what made a business work well. Even back there I always took on responsibility and did whatever I needed to for the customer.

Ready choices. A practical approach to looking for and getting ready for work After working for a large corporate for 25 years I missed being able to make a difference to people’s lives that seemed very common sense to me however the company line was what I needed to follow. I am now creating opportunities for clients and people and I can see that I am making a difference every day and love seeing this happen in our community and Northland.

Is there a work success story you have witnessed (assisted with) with that stands out for you?

I was working with a solo Mum. She had two kids and really wanted to get off a benefit and go to work to create a good role model for her kids. I managed to get her Work Ready and then find a job. I see her most days at her job in town and she is a real success story and role model for her family. So lovely to see this happen and be sustainable for her life.

What role are you in now?

What’s the heart drive behind what you do?

I am now self-employed assisting people with Work

My family are a big drive behind what I do. I want to

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create time that I can spend with them so that we enjoy this little things. I have two amazing little people ( niece and nephew ) in my life that are everything to me and if I can create time with them that is what it is all about. Brett and I have four children between us and although they are older now the things we can do are much greater and in the future we would love to be able to travel with them.

What would you like to see for Whangarei in the future? What is the vision behind the co-work space?

I would like to see a lot more of the town basin walk loop areas where people can meet to enjoy time together.

This concept is what we are creating for the business community with Work Space. A building where we can work together to achieve co working ideas and be around like minded people.

What’s your top tip to follow your passion?

Be real and do what you know is the right thing. Plan and think about what the future you want looks like then make it happen. Have good support around you and then go for it!

PHILIPPA MANNAGH

OUR PEOPLE

Follow up with MISS GLAMOUR LARUE!

“I’m so excited to be part of a change and always make sure I say I am from Whangarei.

“What you thought was your weakness is your strongest attribute.”

This pin-up beauty, who once hated photos taken of herself is now a viral sensation after The Daily Mail took hold of her empowering swimsuit image causing her bikini photograph to go viral.

Hana Spana’s photo began to impact millions of women world wide and is changing the expectations of body image, something that she is very passionate about promoting.

“I used to hate photos taken, now any photo I jump right in,” she says, “if I can make a difference in one persons life then it’s worth it.”

“What you thought was your weakness is your strongest attribute.”

This was all a big step for Hana having nervously stepped out sharing her image hardships through her blog originally. The response was so positive and many people related that she continued to share her self love journey.

It wasn’t until joining the roller derby team that her belief systems started to change. For the first time, she felt empowered and her bootie was a means to a defence win not a constant image disappointment in her eyes.

“Roller derby turned it all around,” she says. “I am known for my booty.”

Although Hana is considered plus size she is passionate about promoting an active and healthy lifestyle and firmly believes that these can go hand in hand.

This all came about from Hana’s new role promoting body positivity for all women as a brand ambassador for Australian brand City Chic active wear clothing. City Chic focus on plus size women from size 14 through to 24 and discovered Hana via her popular Instagram account.

Further roles have opened up before her including model coaching for a new Auckland company as well as her new business venture, custom made rock-ability pin up skirts, The Curvy Collection.

This early childcare teacher by day, sadly sees issues with body image come through from young ages. “I’m always trying to boost them up and reaffirm them.”

“I’m so excited to be part of a change and always make sure I say I am from Whangarei. I’m so proud to be a Northlander!”

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DRESSES& SPECIAL EVENT OUTFITS

Transform your look and indulge in our stunning range of designer dresses and garments. Whether it’s a wedding, cocktail party, the races or a celebration we have strikingly elegant outfits to suit.

Plus we stock quality accessories ……. fascinators, bags and jewellery to compliment the new ‘stand out’ you.

Professional Image Coach Anne Clothier is in store to help you with tips on colour, shape, size and more!

4 Cameron Street, Whangarei (next to Fishers Jewellers) P: 09 438 7770 | E: whangareiredruby@xtra.co.nz 5

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The Northland WEDDING EXPO E

velyn Laybourn and Jocelyn Lenssen are a mother and daughter team who own and manage the new Bank St Bridal store - Located inside the One Stop Wedding Shop in central Whangarei!

Their vision is to bring a new and inspiring bridal dress range to Northland, while also creating an unforgettable experience while shopping for your wedding dress.

This year the expo will offer a list of amazing wedding vendors that will help make your wedding planning a bit easier! A visit to The Annual Northland Wedding Expo will ensure that you meet with all the wedding suppliers you will need for your very special day! From booking your venue, catering and photographer to ordering your cake and choosing your invitations, The Northland Wedding Expo brings the bride-to-be the most comprehensive wedding expo, with the most service providers in one place.

Evelyn says: “this year we have not only your usual wedding exhibitors but also a bouncy castle, coffee vendor, ice-creams, live entertainment and spot prizes around the runway fashion shows.” It will surely cater for the whole family!

The grand prize will include a honeymoon in Rarotonga courtesy of Edgewater Spa & Resort, a free wedding dress from Bank St Bridal and a weekend at Ramada Reia Beach Resort, a draw from a cake smash courtesy of Meganlicous Cakes (conditions apply).

So why stay at home? – bring your family and friends, talk to the wedding experts and discuss your wedding needs, see what is on offer and register at the door to be in to win!

Limited exhibitor spaces still available, email bankstbridal@xtra. co.nz to enquire.

Where and When:

Evelyn and Jocelyn believe that wedding dress shopping should be fun and hassle free and they will do everything they can to make it that way for Northlanders! That’s why they have decided to take on the challenge to host and be the major sponsor for this year’s Annual Northland Wedding Expo!

Johnston Crawford Indoor Cricket Centre Okara Drive,Whangarei Sunday 8 May 2016, 10:00am – 4:00pm (Mother’s Day) Runway Fashion Shows at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm with Bank St Bridal and Polwarth Design.

Tickets - door entry $5.00 per person (under 12’s free) OR visit One Stop Wedding Shop on Bank St to buy a ticket in advance.

Coffee and light lunches will be available to purchase on the day.

Main Sponsors

• Bank St Bridal • Legacy • D Lenssen Builders Ltd • Rogan Moitimor • Sugar Bag Full • Aurora Beauty • Meganlicous Cakes • Stroodles Designs Event Stationery • Belltech • Cowleys Party Hire • Keepsake Bouquets • NZME • Cheers Party Hire • Splash Signs & Print • House of Travel

Stallholders

• Bank St Bridal • I’m a little teapot • Stroodle’s Designs Event Stationery • Cake Tin Love • Aurora Beauty • Cheers Party Hire • Flames International Hotel • Dreamscape Media • Francis & Co • House of Travel • Monique and Cara Boutique Photography • Discovery Settlers Hotel • Global Diamonds • Liquor King • Sparkle Fairies • Forever Living • Meganlicous Cakes • Flower Power • Floatzone • The Whole Cake and Caboodle • The Bon • A’Fare • Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Jamberry • Cowleys Party Hire • Infinity Events • My Lemonade Stand • Metamorph Fitness • Scentsy • Ramada Reia Beach Resort • Sarah Marshall Photography

Located in central Whangarei, Bank St Bridaal is a beautiful boutique wedding dress shop that supplies stunning Wedding Dresses and Ball Gowns.

Our collection is carefully handpicked with love and care, just for you.

84 Bank Street, Whangarei Phonee 09 438 8 6861 or 02113 1360270 0

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As the Autumn leaves are changing so are our wardrobes.

The air is crisp and the cooler days are approaching.

What better way to pick up those dreary Autumn days than with a vibrant print or some stylish fringing?.

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owever, how many of you know what your body shape is? To establish your assets and show

interestingly a fuller figure person suits medium size prints. If the print is too large it will only make them look

them off and to deter from parts of your body that you may feel self-conscious about is essential

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The key is to create the illusion of a balanced body.

to great style. We need to know exactly what sort of canvas we are dressing.

Ideally wearing pieces that show off our body shape, for example an hourglass body shape would define the

Design lines, textures and scale can all simplify an outfit however we are all different shapes and as time

waist, enhance the bust and highlight their hips and bottom. Steering clear of clothing that disguise their

goes by our bodies change in some way or form they alter so we need to be aware this.

body line as this can give the illusion of carrying an extra kilo or two.

We can easily alter our appearance with different styles of clothing we choose. For example, we can create visual length by wearing pieces with vertical lines, instantly we can appear taller.

Prints are fun and add flair to outfits however the scale can change everything. A small frame person

STYLE TIP:When wearing a piece, whether it be a jacket, blouse or skirt, be sure to not to have it finishing at a widest part of your body, as this will emphasise that part even more making it appear wider.

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New Zealand designed fun, fabulous, feminine footwear - contemporary to classic.

NEW STORE NOW COLLECTION IN

If the Shoe Fits

KAREN MATICH - POLWARTH DESIGN

We thought shoes would be such an effortless ‘add-on’ to our thriving store, after years of clothing New Zealand women. We thought it would be like handbags – choose a colour, size, or shape with a strap that works…

Visit www.polwarthdesign.co.nz to see the latest collection by label.

But oh, we were so wrong. It seems that in the world of shoes, it’s not just about what they look like. Individual preferences are deep seated, ingrained, widely varied and justified. It seems that every woman has her own personal story: “I can’t wear heels anymore – not since my knee operation…”

“Never wear long boots, they don’t make them wide enough for my Kiwi calves…”

“I’ve got a beach wedding so I have to have a wedge…” …”

“I never go out anywhere so I just wear flats…”

“I’ve got bunions, I need something that gives - it’s got to be leather” oss ‘With ankles like mine I can’t wear anything with a cross over strap – just accentuates them…” ow “You won’t see me out of heels ever, no-one knows how

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short I am…” ever “My sister told me I couldn’t wear ankle boots, so I never have…”

Our effortless ‘add-on’ had become tough going!! We needed a shoe maker that understood New Zealand feet nged and their idiosyncrasies – a shoe maker that challenged aged perceptions with bold colour and design, with a brand of shoe that just ‘got us’.

So we chose MINX. If the shoe fits….

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Fashion SALE

EMU FOOTWEAR IN STORE NOW

All summer and winter stock must go including clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery and more!

ER FURTH NS TIO C U D E R ZY AT CRA S PRICE Hurry - 2 weeks to go.

Doors must close on 15th April 2016.

15 Rathbone St, Whangarei

Our handpicked handpiicked ckked d new season collection is perfect to pair with your favourite casual wear.

Emu Footwear believe that fashion and function should be harmonious, and life, love and landscape are here to be explored. We dream of leaving footprints in our lifetime; a signature of being somewhere and journeying elsewhere.

“Little Creatures Brown Bear” perfect for keeping little toes warm

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Five Ways to Look More Relaxed in Photos SARAHLEE COBB

So far we have talked about doing away with the dreaded double chin, having good posture and standing/sitting sideways to look slimmer.

This month we are going to cover hands.

Have you ever looked at a photo of someone and thought to yourself they look so uncomfortable but you’re not sure why?

Hands might not be something you think about when having your portrait taken but subconsciously they show so much body language. If you’re like most people you’ll feel awkward when a camera is pointed at you, even a little intimidated perhaps. The trick is to know what to do so you look confident even if you’re full of nerves inside.

If you’re uncertain you might find yourself clenching your fists, stretching your fingers out stiffly or making them into claws (Picture 1). You won’t realise your doing this until you see the finished picture and notice how stiff, angry or uptight it looks.

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Fold your arms; guys can do this naturally, ladies try holding your elbows for a more relaxed look.

Put your hands in your pockets, or belt loops.

Ladies can put their hands on their hips or waist.

If you’re sitting down, place them on your knee or thigh.

Or hide them behind your back or in a group shot, behind someone else’s.

Welcome your hands, so here are a few helpful hints:

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Your Whangarei Florist is ready to deliver joy to someone special in your life. For any occasion, Flowers on Bank will create a unique gift that brings smiles and happiness to every recipient.

Browse our most popular bouquet collections and order online, or contact us directly to place your order; you’ll ur flowers! find our service as bright and fresh as our

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Great Skin Benefits of Microdermabrasion CACI WHANGAREI TALKS TO SAVVY READERS

Have you heard of microdermabrasion but not sure what it actually does? This safe, non-invasive treatment offers multiple benefits to the skin for a glowing, youthful complexion. See what it can do for your skin below.

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ow does microdermabrasion work?

Microdermabrasion resurfaces your skin by gently removing the outer skin layer promoting a more vibrant, softer and glowing complexion. Crystals are blown at your skin under pressure and suctioned away simultaneously with a sterilised nozzle. This process removes dead skin cells and encourages circulation to the treated skin resulting in improved skin and promoting cell renewal. It is suitable for most skin types and requires no down-time or recovery with immediate results.

Stimulates collagen production to treats fine lines By intentionally causing controlled damage to your skin (in a good way), the Microdermabrasion treatment encourages the production of collagen; when our skin is damaged it learns to stimulate the underlying layer of skin cells which have higher levels of collagen and elastin, resulting in reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

Improves skin tone & texture

This treatment exfoliates away dead skin cells which is often the cause of a dull, aged complexion. New skin is revealed beneath, which is younger and healthier, with a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Helps with clogged pores and congested skin Microdermabrasion is like dry cleaning for your skin. It thoroughly clears clogged pores of oil and dirt to de-congest skin. This makes skin look clearer and helps with acne and blemishes.

For even better Microdermabrasion results?

Add a Glycolic To get the very best results from your microdermabrasion, a glycolic facial is often added. A glycolic is a fruit acid peel which helps exfoliate away dead skin cells and prepare the skin for microdermabrasion.

For best results, we recommend a course of microdermabrasion treatments. If you would like to find out more call Caci Whangarei on 0800 458 458 and book a free skin consultation to see if it is right for you.

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Check out our website for fantastic gifts www.fishersjewellers.co.nz Cameron Street, Whangarei Phone (09) 438 3591

Name - Dionne Stroebel I run the business with my husband Charles. And the kids play their part too – carrying buckets

childbirth… all forgotten. And luckily it seems like I’ve forgotten any embarrassing moments too!I

of products and taping up boxes for shipment. For payment they get an Epsom Salt bath to ease their tired muscles from all the hard work!

What was your first job?

Business name and when it was established

firm. Part-time uni jobs included envelope stuffing in airless offices, counting traffic at intersections on cold, misty Scottish roads, handing out youth health

We are Floatzone and we opened the first float pod centre in Northland in May 2015. Our latest venture is that we are the exclusive distributors of BLANTs well-being and lifestyle products in NZ. How this came about is we needed 500kg of Epsom Salt for our float pod but we couldn’t find the amount we needed in New Zealand, for a good price, and with a reliable supply. We placed our order with BLANTs in Australia. They mentioned that they had quite a lot of interest from NZ, but shipping rates for orders made the costs prohibitive. A few months later we took delivery of our first container of their lovely products….

Describe your business.

We sell premium quality well-being products at affordable prices. We deliver all over NZ with very affordable freight costs. Currently available to purchase from the BLANTs NZ website are Epsom Salt, Magnesium Chloride Flakes, Magnesium Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate and Borax, with more products coming soon.

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

Letting people know who we are and what we do, with a small budget. We are active on our business Facebook pages and have just started putting some photos on Instagram. With

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It’s not your every day run of the mill business

My first school holiday job was working as a receptionist temp at an engineering

questionnaires to classes of bored teenaged school kids, and selling souvenirs and lollies to desperate parents of screaming toddlers at the local wildlife park.

My first ‘real’ job after uni was being a call centre Customer Service Manager for Tesco in the UK. Which on some days made great use of my psychology degree!

What is the strangest thing you have ever bought?

The strangest thing turned out to be the most amazing thing - the float pod! An egg-shaped capsule that you fill with 500kg of Epsom Salt and warm water for people to float in and relax away their stresses and worries. It’s not your everyday run of the mill purchase!

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

If it could be anything else, then I’d say our dog – he gets lots of love and attention, walks to the park to play with other dogs and swim in the river, bones to chew, toys to play with, heaps of down time in the day to laze in the sun, someone providing all his meals. No work to do, no house to tidy, no taxes to pay… the ultimate relaxed life!

Floatzone, local networking is possible eg giving talks to sports groups about the benefits of floating. But because the BLANTs products are sold nationally, that’s something new for us to learn.

What do you do in your leisure time?

Meeting friends for coffee and cake. Or, as I now call it, thanks to the Mums in Business Group – networking! Walking the dog is another great way of meeting people for a chat while keeping active - Barge Park or the Loop are favourites. I enjoy going to the gym and for a swim. If I’m with the kids it has to be outdoorsy stuff like cricket or basketball to help them burn off their energy.

If I’ve got time to myself I like to read/do some Pilates/soak in an Epsom Salt bath/eat more cake.

Depending on mood!.

What awards or accolades are you most proud of?

It’s nice to have my degree (MA Hons Psychology), but I prefer the smaller ‘accolades’ in life, like getting a thank you from someone for a job well done, or for offering that bit more than they expected. Letters from children in class when I’ve helped out at school make me feel great.

Cheesy I know!.

What community or charity initiatives do you currently support?

Floatzone provided prizes for the recent Zest Pink Loop walk that raised money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Support Northland Trust. During the month of March, Floatzone also donated 10% of all floats sold to BCSNT. We will do similar things in the future with charities that are close to my heart. We also provide prizes for the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series, which is a great community initiative up here.

What is your proudest moment?

It’s a long moment, an on-going one – I’m proud that we’ve set up our own business. It was done initially to be able to spend more time with our children. Who knew it was actually so much hard work?! But I think we’re getting the balance right, and our children also seem proud that we have a family business. So that’s great.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

I have this lovely memory that conveniently forgets nasty things. For instance uni exams,

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We are often asked what floaters are THE EYE CENTRE - WHANGAREI

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hey are inconsistencies in the vitreous gel casting a shadow or blur on the retina. The brain then sees this as an object floating around in front of your vision. They move as your eye moves and seem to dart away when you look at them directly. They do not follow your eye movements precisely, and usually drift when your eye stops moving. Floaters can become apparent when looking at something bright, such as white paper

• Age-related eye changes. Eye floaters most commonly occur as a result of age-related changes in the vitreous, the jelly-like substance that fills your eyeballs and helps maintain their round shape. Over time, the vitreous partially liquefies — a process that causes it to pull away from the eyeball’s interior surface. As the vitreous shrinks and sags, it clumps and gets stringy. Bits of this debris block some of the light passing through the eye, casting or a blue sky. Floaters can take many shapes being tiny shadows on your retina. These are seen as floaters. described as rings, spiders’ legs or cobwebs • Inflammation in the back of the eye. Posterior uveitis What causes floaters? is inflammation in the layers of the uvea in the back of the eye. Posterior uveitis, which can cause eye floaters, may In most cases, floaters are part of the natural aging be caused by infection or inflammatory diseases, among process and simply an annoyance. They can be other causes. distracting at first, but eventually tend to “settle” at the • Bleeding in the eye. Bleeding into the vitreous can bottom of the eye, becoming less bothersome. They have many causes, including injury and blood vessel usually settle below the line of sight and do not go away problems. completely.

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s parents, you are permanently role-modelling acceptable behaviours to your kids. You’re in a unique position: your actions and role-modelling are two of the most powerful influences in their lives. If you wish for them to grow up happy, healthy, and well-informed about good lifestyle habits, then it’s time to review and reflect upon what you are currently unconsciously teaching them. It’s no longer just about ‘do as I say, not as I do.’ You need to be doing the doing too.

Parents don’t need to be elite athletes or high performers to impact their child’s desire to engage in regular physical activity. It’s the simple act of planning and embarking upon regular exercise that is key here – from walking the dog to fixing up the deck, from picking rocks up out of the paddock to attending bootcamp sessions – it’s all physical activity.

And all of these will be deemed normal ways of living when it’s viewed by the small people in

your household.

Role-modelling is super powerful in itself, but is even more influential when it is backed up with parental facilitation, encouragement, and involvement in the child’s physical activity.

Parents need to provide opportunities for their kids to be active in a fun and stimulating environment, praise and encourage these behaviours, and be involved in them too.

So, how can we create opportunities to exercise as a family?

• Explore natures playground – for example, visit a local beach, collect sea shells, and have races along the sand.

• Treasure hunts & Hide and Seek.

• Kick a ball.

• Go to the park. Be a monkey yourself. Your energy will become their energy.

• Buy some basic props. Skipping ropes and hoola hoops provide hours of entertainment.

• Household jobs. Give them a couple each.

It’s a race to see who can do the best quality job in the best time.

• For birthday parties do something active – rock wall climbing or ten pin bowling.

• Let the kids make up their own game.

• Walk/ride to school and back. Or dawdle and collect stones. Either way, it’s more active than driving the car.

The opportunities to exercise as a family are endless. Get involved in their activity and their health. And let them partake in the generational changes to wish to see in our younger population.

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AllicinMax is available from www.nzhealthstore.co.nz Here in New Zealand we have our wonderful Manuka honey. For good anti-bacterial and anti-viral benefits, pick one with levels of activity more that UMF 16+ At the first sign of a cold take 1 teaspoon of Manuka Honey and let it melt slowly in the mouth, then swallow to coat out the mouth and throat. Do not eat or drink 15-20 minutes after taking the honey to keep the honey concentrated. Repeat 4-5 times a day throughout the day. Even if the cold has already started the honey helps to shorten the time you will have it Supplementing your diet with a daily multivitamin and mineral should be an essential part of your health regime during the winter months. Ask your local health store to recommend a good brand.

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While it may only be in use when guests are coming to visit, you can still make an overlooked spare bedroom a delight by updating the linen, bedside tables and headboard. These three changes can completely spice up the space.

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For the unexpected twist, create your own DIY headboard for the bed. Take an old, unused wooden door from a garage or shed off the frame, being careful to unscrew the hinges so it doesn’t damage the frame. Replace with a newer, sturdier door.

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Embracing white & pink in your home

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into spaces such as the kitchen without giving off a childlike vibe.

The trick? It’s all about accents and complementary materials.

Rather than painting the entire kitchen in this shade, use it to decorate overhead cupboards, while keeping benches and lower-level cupboards a gleaming white.

Building materials that are naturally glossy along with a golden wooden floor will create a space that’s chic, that you can’t help but love cooking in.

A breakfast bar with white stools on stainless steel bases continues to add to the fresh vibe, while a stainless steel fridge upholds the theme of sleek and chic.

By adding splashes of colour up top, while balancing it out with neutral shades below, you will achieve a lightness and vibrancy with a shade that’s often cast aside.

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When it comes down to it, sometimes you can’t help but embrace the cheerful, flirty vibe that pink can bring.

Magenta, white and cream look fantastic together, and no less in a bedroom.

If you want to embrace the pink and white trend in the bedroom, it’s important to get individual components of the room right. For instance, if you opt for white walls, choose a carpet in shade of cream for a touch of subtle contrast.

Add pink accents with decorative artwork, cushions, flowers and storage baskets, while keeping the room open with a white bedspread and open storage unit at the end of the bed.

You can even create wall hangings yourself. Use Resene Find-A-Colour to find a few warm shades of pink, such as Resene Cabaret and Resene Tickled Pink.

Along with a store-bought flexible canvas and stencil cut-outs, you can create a bold wall hanging that speaks to your personality in a single afternoon.

From the bedroom to the living room and even the kitchen, it’s clear that pink can do much more than you might think!

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One of the most refined ways to embrace this trend is by opting for fresh shades of pink that are light and whimsical. Keep walls a crisp shade of white, with contrasting black cupboard handles and hanging lampshades.

Add cane furniture and soft sofas in shades of beige, then highlight this open living space with touches of pink and green for a springtime feel all year round.

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One trend that’s been picked up on in the home decorating industry lately is the shift towards pink beyond young children’s rooms. While a perfectly pink bedroom is still a valid choice for a nursery or a young child’s bedroom, this colour can look equally fantastic in shared living spaces, master bedrooms and dining rooms.

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The Villa at the Edge of the Empire : 100 Ways to Read a City,

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The Lie Tree, by Frances Hardinge, Macmillan $21.95 Faith is a precocious and intelligent 14-year-old. Trouble is, she lives in what is a very male-dominated community, mid-19th century England; where social mores and gender discrimination seem so fantastically absurd, they

Forty years ago, a Pakeha school teacher enquired about traditional Maori musical instruments. This enquiry, now

An intense read, this book of 100 essays chronicles being caught up in the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011; and the opportunities to rebuild and revive. But it’s so much more than this.

lifelong, led him to all corners of Aotearoa, in an effort to understand, revive and master taonga puoro.

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Farrell uses personal observation, conversations with friends and close reading of everything from the daily newspaper to records of other upheavals and human disasters elsewhen and elsewhere, to explore the idea of human community -- how it develops, how we grow attached to places and why.

have otherwise been lost to us.

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She asks: ‘If this is civilization, what are its values?’

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When Faith’s father is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she determines to untangle the truth from the lies.

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One poem, but a poem that varies its form, its tone and pace as it thinks itself through. One poem that explores a slew of philosophical topics that impact on what it is to be human, -- the physical self, the body; evolution; consciousness, sleeping and waking; language; death and belief; and most importantly, the strangeness of thought and reflection, ‘the ghost in the machine’.

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Heat oven to 200C. Heat medium sized saute pan on high. Add olive oil and heat.

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INGREDIENTS

8 large Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut in half salt and pepper, to taste 6 basil leaves, shredded 3 Tbsp parsley, chopped 1 lemon, zested 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin extra-virgin olive oil

METHOD

Heat oven to 160C. Place tomatoes in 20cm cake pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Scatter herbs, lemon zest and garlic on top of tomatoes.

Drizzle tomatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, which should come about three-quarters of the way up the tomatoes.

Cover with foil and bake until tomatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.

Orange, Shaved Fennel and Olive Oil Salad

INGREDIENTS

1/2 large fennel bulb, sliced thin on mandolin 2 medium oranges, rind and seeds removed, cut into slices 1/2 medium lemon, juice only 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to taste

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Combine all ingredients and gently toss just before garnishing cod.

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There are various areas to meet and relax in, spread

Dickens Inn is a very striking Tudor

style character building fronting both the Cameron Street Mall and Quality Street, an Old English style walking street with boutique shops.

The Inn has a light English theme based around the 19th Century English writer Charles Dickens. The interior is extensively decorated with pictures reproduced from his original files, and displayed with the kind permission of the Dickens House Museum in London.

Dickens Inn is open every day until late and is an exciting, popular meeting and party place.

Dickens Inn has something for everyone, from a casual drink to a very special occasion.

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with a wide selection of dishes created from fresh local produce. Dishes include lamb, steaks, pasta, salads and fresh seafood.

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Buffets for parties of 30 or more are a feature.

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over two levels.

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Mum...I want to learn to drive

Tips for parents with teens approaching learning to drive age

The following are the steps and stages in attaining a NZ Drivers Licence:

LEARNER LICENCE: 16 YEARS.

and ensure good habits are developed.

If your budget allows you to provide professional

To gain their Learner Licence they need to pass a

lessons, it’s recommended. As a pupil they won’t be put forward for any practical driving test until they’re ready.

theory test based on the Road Code. This contains 35 multi-choice questions and assesses their road rules

While the minimum time to hold a Learner licence is six months, planning for 12 months on this licence is more

knowledge. All the questions and answers can be found in the Road Code and on the NZTA website.

realistic for achieving the recommended 120 hours of supervised driving.

Once your teen gains a Learner Licence they can start to learn to drive on the road and are required to display ‘L’

RESTRICTED LICENCE: 16.5 YEARS

plates. They can only drive with a supervisor who holds a current Full NZ Driver Licence for at least two years.

months, they can apply for a restricted. Again they must pass the practical driving test to assess their driving

f you have a young teen sooner or later they’ll want

This is a good time to take them to an empty car park or quiet country off-road where they can get the feel of

ability without supervision after which they can drive unaccompanied except between the hours of 10pm

to learn to drive. If your first thought is horror ‘No, I don’t want my baby on the road!’ the following

starting and stopping without the pressure of other road users. The more modern the car when learning is an

and 5am. Also, they cannot carry passengers without supervision by a qualified licenced driver.

information and resources should assist your teen to pass their driver licence and become a safe driver.

advantage as these generally have better safety features than older models.

The Safe Teen Driver programme provides tips and information on how to support your teen driver at this

Learning to drive is an exciting part of growing up and a natural progression in their development. However, it’s

While common for parents to teach their teen to drive it can be difficult to not pass on bad habits and fully

stage.

a milestone that many parents both look forward to and dread. As a parent, you are the person most likely to help

evaluate your teen’s driving skills. And having a preexisting parent/child relationship can also create stress

And have held a restricted licence at least 18 months or 17.5 years (and have held a restricted licence at least 12

your child learn to drive and it’s a big responsibility! It can be costly but this can be kept to a minimum the more

for both parties.

months and completed an approved advanced driving course).

you do for yourself.

Being on the road does carry a risk and teen drivers

The Transport Agency and ACC have developed a programme, www.practice.co.nz, to help parents and

Your teen must pass the full licence practical driving test before they can apply for a Full Licence.

are more likely to crash than any other age group.

However, if you feel your teen is mature and responsible

teens during the learning to drive period which aims to help reduce teen crash rates. Practice is an online

The test assesses their ability to drive without the conditions of the restricted licence. To help your teen

enough to start the process, sit down and work out a realistic plan for them to achieve this goal.

programme that has all the practical information you need ie checklists of what you need to teach, videos

prepare, ensure they regularly drive in all types of traffic situations and practice talking aloud about detecting,

demonstrating each skill, a handy ‘Do It’ driving manual to keep in the car and a place to keep a record of your

describing, and responding to hazards. If you can’t put the time in yourself approach a friend or relative who is an

Buy the latest edition of The Official NZ Road Code which includes a Licence and Study Guide. It will cost

driver’s accomplishments and time spent as they learn.

experienced driver to help them to practice before their test.

around $25 and provides all the basic information you need.

• A practical learn to drive programme to help them complete the recommended 120 hours of supervised

Set aside time to help your teen learn the Road Code and talk to them about the various stages and conditions

driving • Tips and videos to watch, to understand the skills

your teen the skills to help reduce the likelihood of them being in a crash. If they complete an approved advanced

of the licence system. Pointing out information about hazards when they are with you as a passenger creates

they need to learn in those 120 hours to be ready for the restricted driving test

driving skills course, their time on a restricted licence can be reduced from 18 to 12 months.

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HOW DO I TEACH SOMEONE TO LEARN TO DRIVE?

awareness.

There are three stages in the Graduated Driver Licence

RESOURCES FOR LEARNING TO DRIVE

YOUR TEEN GETS:

YOU (OR THE ‘GUIDE’) GET:

• A driving manual with instructions to help you teach

Once your teen has held a learner licence for at least 6

FULL LICENCE: 18 YEARS

APPROVED COURSES

An approved advanced driving skills course teaches

• The Automobile Association offers the New Zealand Defensive Driving Course.

System – Learner, Restricted, and Full. On Learner and Restricted Licences drivers have to meet conditions

them key driving skills in the right order • Tips on what to teach them and when, and how to

• The NZ Institute of Driver Educators Incorporated offers the Street Talk course.

which limit what they can do designed to help them stay safe until they become more skilled and competent.

introduce more demanding driving skills and situations as your teen learns to drive.

Finally be aware that speed and alcohol are two of the biggest risk factors for young drivers. A zero alcohol limit

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) administer the licencing system. Their website has a section ‘Getting

There are also professional driving instructors readily available in most Northland towns. Lessons early on and

applies for drivers under 20 years. And peer pressure is often responsible for poor decisions.

A Licence’ - https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/

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LAST WORD

Saving for something isn’t a bad thing

Bringing out the big guns

PHILIPPA MANNAGH

DIANNE HARRIS is a budget advisor for the Anglican Centre

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arents often open a bank account for their children when they are born and put a set amount away every week.

When the child starts school, they are encouraged to be involved in the school banking system, (that is often offered by a local bank) and once again given money to put into this each week.

BUT – at what stage are we telling them why this is happening or what we would like them to learn from this exercise.

As parents, we should be starting to teach our children the importance of money as soon as they are old enough to understand the concept that “money gets us what we need and want” (which from grandparent experience, seems to be from the age of 3).

When our kids leave home, they need to know how to handle the financial challenges they will face and be made aware of the dangers attached to credit cards and loan offers.

Sometimes the best lessons come from poor decisions and realization that you can’t always have what you want when you want it.

“You can never make the same mistake twice.

The second time you make it, its no longer a mistake, it’s a choice”

Recipe

Chicken and cheese snack 1 cup flour 100g butter diced 1 cup grated cheese ½ tsp Baking powder 1 pkt crème of chicken soup 2 tbsp sesame seeds ¼ cup water (approx.)

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hey say that the odd years are the most challenging when dealing with ages and stage of kids, or is it the even numbers?

If we are going with the odd years then we’re currently at war with a strong minded one year old, a testosterone surging seven year old and an emotional nine year old.

Tripple whammy.

It seems, in my experience, that you go through your calm seas and at other times, storms. When the quiet sea is softly lapping at the shore for too long, you know a tsunami could be brewing in the distance.

We’ve had a few ripples lately and nothing more until all of a sudden… we were off.

Hang on tight and put on your life jackets!

A few significant life changes have contributed to this swell, but putting it plainly we had a storm ahead of us and it was due to these magic darling numbers.

Hormones, tantrums, ignoring, emotional outbursts you name it and times three.

At times, for a split second (or maybe longer) I would find myself steering out the kitchen window wondering what I’d done in a past life or looking to the heavens for some assistance as I tried to steer this boat with them.

These are the times you are reminded that parenting isn’t for cowards.

On our kitchen blackboard has been a meal planner for the last… forever. I would write up what we were having for dinner and who was cooking - a very handy family tool.

Tonight however, I looked at our weekly meal planner and knew it had to go. It was time for the big guns to take its place.

Nigel Latta has returned into our home once more and I am quickly reminded never to “negotiate with terrorists”. Dude, where have you been!?

Promptly, the meal planner is transformed into a LADDER OF CERTAIN DOOM. “This will surprise them over breakfast tomorrow,” I giggle (a mum style birthday treat to wake up to) Basically bedtimes are displayed on a ladder and if the said child is acting up then their bedtime goes back a half hour at a time.

I will let you read the book to find out how this works exactly, but it sure does make sense and takes the yelling out of the equation.

The power of a magnet or piece of chalk is incredible.

Stay tuned for the next instalment when I share how this went for this next stage in our lives, the pre-tweens.

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