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January ➤ aucKlanD annivErSary WEEKEnD tamaki herenga Waka festival January 27-29, Viaduct Events Centre and Viaduct Basin, Auckland City Showcasing the unique history, heritage and contemporary culture of our Auckland (or Tamaki Makaurau) this festival features everything from kapa haka and music to food (and kai!), arts and crafts, waka parades, rides and carving demonstrations. For more information, visit aucklandnz.com/ tamaki-herenga-waka-festival.

Sunset Symphony & fireworks January 28, 6-10pm, Captain Cook Wharf, Quay Street, Auckland City Auckland’s birthday bash will go off with more than just a bang if the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has anything to say about it! Not only will we experience the sights and sounds of things exploding as fireworks light up the skyline, but we’ll also be treated to much more sophisticated tunes thanks to our city’s orchestra and well-known musos, The Lady Killers. For more information, see seeport.co.nz. auckland anniversary Day regatta January 29, various Auckland locations Those not planning to sail away from the city this Auckland Anniversary Weekend will find that our coast is far from clear.

Featuring plenty of nautical events and activities, with vessels of all sorts of types and sizes, this is Auckland’s day to show why it really is the City of Sails. More information is available via regatta.org.nz.

St Jerome’s laneway festival January 29, from 12pm, Albert Park, Princes Street, Auckland City Life in the fast lane (or any lane for that matter!) on Auckland’s motorways would surely make us lose our minds but once we get into the city on Auckland Anniversary Day, we could find it’s been well worth while thanks to the annual Laneway music festival. See auckland.lanewayfestival.com for a full line-up of this year’s acts.

Jimmy carr – the best of, ultimate, Gold, Greatest hits World tour January 15 & 16, from 8pm, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City A certain EastLife writer was all set to run details of this show under ‘Motoring’, until he realised that, unlike Jimmy, he’s not much of a comedian. This Brit comedian – with a most distinctive laugh – is sure to amuse and (almost certainly) shock as his world tour sees him roll on in to Auckland this month. More via aucklandlive. co.nz/show/jimmy-carr.

➤ SciEncE & EDucation bug lab Ongoing, Auckland Zoo, Motions Road, Western Springs If it’s been bugging you, like it’s been bugging us, that some of the most magnificent exhibitions are all the way down at ‘Our Place’ (Wellington’s Te Papa), then check out this gigantic, interactive show much closer to home at Auckland Zoo. After seeing it in the capital, EastLife editor, Helen Perry, gives this event the ‘big’ thumbs up.

Details at aucklandzoo.co.nz.

luck of the irish January 22 & 25, 11am-1pm, Somervell Presbyterian Church, Corner Greenlane and Remuera Road, Remuera, and St Columbia Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs Offering a little bit of (old) country and (sham)rock ‘n’ roll, this show sees St Patrick’s Day come early.

Ideal for anyone who’s ever held a little of Ireland in their hearts, this mad fiddling, jig-fest is loaded with more ditties, haunting ballads,

➤ muSic, muSicalS, comEDy & thEatrE Groove in the Grapes January 13, Turanga Creek Vineyard, 133 Whitford Park Rd, Whitford Because summer is a fine time for wine, this event is music to our

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ears in more ways than one! When jazz, blues and tribute acts take to the stage, it’s time, once again, to shake our Groove things! See turangacreek.co.nz/groove-in-thegrapes.

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limericks and jokes than one could poke a Shillelagh at! Details via operatunity.co.nz. titanic live January 24 & 25, from 6.30pm, The Civic, Corner Queen & Wellesley Streets, Auckland City It’s tough to criticise one of the most ‘titanic’ box office hits of the 20th Century, as much as a certain former film student from EastLife would like to! However, to be fair, James Cameron’s epic was loved by many 20 years ago, and, thanks to the truly talented team at Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, it’s certain to be loved by even more! Will Jack and Rose’s hearts really go on?

More via apo.co.nz/whats-on.

➤ EXPoS & fEStivalS auckland custom culture & tattoo Show, v4 & rotary nationals Show & Shine and nz lowrider nationals January 27, from 9am, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West Whether you’re as blue as a new tattoo, looking to meet a girl with a tattoo too, or simply for something to rev your engine, ‘painted people’ and petrolheads are well catered to this month. Not only will some of NZ’s top tattoo artists be displaying their creativity and skill but some of NZ’s slickest autos will be on show on the same day too – entry offers access to all three areas. And,

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as New Zealand’s richest race, the annual Karaka Million will see the finest thoroughbreds working hard to secure some of the most prized purses New Zealand racing offers. And, while the horses gallop, fashionistas will strut their stuff too, before kicking up their (high) heels on the dance floor. For more information visit ellerslie.co.nz.

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➤ marKEtS howick village market Every Saturday, 8am-12.30pm, Picton St, Howick

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classy crafts indoor market First and third Saturday of the month until end of October and then every Saturday until Christmas, 9am-1pm, All Saints Community Centre, Cook St, Howick clevedon village farmers’ market Every Sunday, 8.30am-12pm, Clevedon Showgrounds, Monument Rd, Clevedon clevedon village market Every Sunday, 9am-2pm, Clevedon Community Centre, 1 PapakuraClevedon Rd, Clevedon

also check out the v Ultimate Track Day, Jan 28 at Pukekohe Park. visit aucklandtattooshow.co.nz and 4androtary.co.nz.

➤ SPort, fitnESS, racinG changing Gear January 2-29, 10am-5pm, MOTAT, Great North Road, Western Springs While MOTAT may boast many a motor, this exhibition focuses on a mode of transport which has been powered by the people (right on!) for more than 200 years. Complete with plenty of activities and a live show, this event shows that our love of pedal power really has come full... cycle! See motat.org.nz.

Sram tour De ranges January 13, 7-11am, Clevedon A&P Showgrounds, 107 Monument Road, Clevedon veteran cyclists and greenhorn pedalers alike will find themselves at home in the ranges this summer.

This event’s 110km and 30km courses wind their way through the picturesque Hunua Ranges. For details, visit tourderanges.co.nz.

DPa – Sea Kayak from orakei to Devonport January 13, 8am-3pm, departs from Fergs Kayaks, 12 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay, Orakei Plenty of us have found ourselves up a creek without a paddle from

time to time but that’s not enough for intrepid types who brave the waves to see the sea during this event! Comprising a four hour voyage from Orakei to Devonport and back, this adventure offers a unique way to experience our Auckland. Contact Fergs Kayaks for tickets via fergskayaks.co.nz. nz bloodstock Karaka million January 27, 3-11pm, Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera Self-made men (such as Donald Trump who started out with just a small loan of one million dollars from his daddy) and women need to work hard to make a fortune.

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Pakuranga night market Every Saturday night, 6pm-12midnight, under The Warehouse, Pakuranga Plaza botany night market Every Wednesday night, 5.30-11pm, beneath Hoyts, Botany Town Centre alfriston country market First Saturday of the month except January, 9am-12pm, Alfriston Community Hall, Mill Road, Alfriston Pine harbour fresh market First Saturday of the month (winter timetable), 8am-12pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands

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No more surveys!

Unbelievably another year has passed – is it really 18 years since we all joyously awaited the new millennium? Well, I hope we all have the same cheery expectations as we embark on 2018 – aspirations and New Year resolutions in hand!

GREEN MEANS GOLD: When nature’s gifts are well nurtured amazing results can bloom, as the recent NZ Flower & Garden Show proved. While this month’s cover photo (of Christian Jenkins’ gold medal-winning garden, Nature and Nurture) was one of the judges’ favourite picks, so was another, grown closer to home. To read more about the award-winning designs – in particular, Hanging Gardens,

by Eastern Beach’s Leigh Nicholson – see page 17.

Looking back on 2017, I’m still thinking how did the months flip by so quickly? We moved into our new house last February but it wasn’t until this summer break that I began hanging paintings and the like. Now, it’s looking like a home.

One thing has been noticeable since moving districts and, subsequently, gaining a new landline number. I’ve been mercifully free of charity calls that often come just we sit down to dinner after a long day at work.

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It is rare for me to say ‘no’ to these very worthy causes but recently I’ve had to pare back a little and then felt absolutely terrible when a ‘help’ call has come in.

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another occasion I might stay at a cheaper option because high demand has pushed prices up elsewhere.

While, I’ve now had a welcome rest from such calls, I haven’t been able to avoid the plethora of internet surveys every time I visit a bank, stay at a hotel, eat out, buy insurance, book airport parking or enquire from one or another agency or retailer. What’s more I have to wonder how these are monitored.

Then when it comes to my ‘free night’ (part of a hotel rewards plan) I like to choose an upmarket option as a treat. So, a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer doesn’t reflect a true response, yet because it is always a mandatory field it cannot be avoided unless one declines the survey. I wonder how readers feel?

I am a frequent guest at one particular hotel and I really do tire of receiving a survey after each visit – sometimes only a couple of months apart. I like this hotel and have reviewed it on a number of occasions but I don’t feel the need to do so every time.

With that, it’s time for me to depart – 2018 is here and already I don’t hold much hope for my New Year resolutions – I do hope yours have a better chance than mine! And if you don’t want to think about them at all, just grab a cuppa and enjoy this month’s EastLife.

The one hotel question I really object to is: Would you stay here again? The only reply option is, ‘yes’ or ‘no’ but it’s not that clear cut. If I could answer, ‘probably’ that might do, but the more accurate answer would be, ‘yes, if the price is right!’

My hotel stays are influenced by my budget. A special may allow me to book accommodation which is usually beyond my pocket; on

A very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to all!

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charities – guilt assails me and I end up committing even if it sometimes takes me a few weeks to fulfil my obligation.

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To enter the draw for any of these competitions visit www.eastlife.co.nz and enter this month’s code ELJAN2110. One entry per email address / person; entries close January 31, 2018. Winners notified by phone or email.

WIN! A SEALINK FAMILY DAY PASS TO WAIHEKE Unfortunately, ‘getting away from it all’ can mean we’re left sans transportation at our destination. However, thanks to SeaLink, when cruising across the gulf to wonderful Waiheke Island we don’t need to leave the car behind. And, to ensure at least one lucky reader enjoys a summer break away from everyday life, we have a car and family pass (for two adults & up to three children) valued at $274.50 up for grabs.

Voucher must be used before 30.06.18. For a full timetable – as well as plenty of info about what to see and do when visiting one of our favourite islands in the sun – visit sealink.co.nz.

WIN! A DOUBLE PASS TO UNDER THE MOUNTAIN One of New Zealand’s renowned young person’s stories will be presented on stage at the ASB Waterfront Theatre (Feb 7-21) thanks to Auckland Theatre Company. When the Matheson twins discover that there is something far more dangerous beneath Auckland’s volcanoes than any ever expected, they begin a quest which can only end in the destruction of their city or the destruction of a (Wilber) Force to be reckoned with. Details via atc.co.nz/whats-on. EastLife has a double pass to this show (suitable for children aged 8 and up) to give away.

WIN! A GARDENA GARDENING TOOL KIT There’s no tool like an old tool but, sentimentality aside, isn’t it more important that our secateurs cut the mustard... or any other plant, for that matter? And, because staying a cut above isn’t enough for keen gardeners, Gardena has a whole range of top tools – including a trowel, grubber, secateurs and a hand brush – all wrapped up in one convenient kit. What’s more, to make getting our hands on these handy tools even easier, we have a set (valued at $69.99) to give away to one lucky reader!

WIN! 100 GREAT NEW ZEALAND WINERIES WIN! AUCKLAND ZOO FAMILY PASSES

If you dig a glass or two, it’s time you met Doug! In this book, Douglas Renall takes readers on a virtual tour of 100 of our nation’s finest wineries. Loaded with stunning photography, as well as regional maps, Iconic Wineries also covers such aspects as history, cellar door atmosphere, quality of wine, awards won, and critic ratings.

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Even if daddy is taking you to the zoo tomorrow, why not get the old blighter to take you again later on?

With so much to see and do, it’s no wonder Auckland Zoo is a family favourite during the warmer months, or at any time of year for that matter.

To see what special events are on (and when) visit aucklandzoo.co.nz.

In the meantime, we have TWO family passes up for grabs. So, why not enter today and get ready to take those little monkeys to see... the little monkeys?

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LOCAL CAB MARKS 40 YEARS

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It’s said a little advice goes a long way and that would be true of the Pakuranga-Eastern Manukau Citizens’ Advice Bureau which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since opening in 1977 thousands of people have benefited from the advice of local CAB volunteers and professionals, so it was fitting that guests should gather at Te Tuhi in Pakuranga to mark the organisation’s ruby milestone. Photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there too.

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1. Gail Powell & Sally Stainton 2. Usha Chand & Rose Katipa 3. Louise Boswell, Kerry Dalton & Lorraine Hay 4. Pat Goodchild, Liz Smith & Dorothy Gaunt 5. Marie Palma, Lin Sew Hoy, Jina Song, Lina Utatao & Indira Patel 6. Bryan Bain, Tony Henning & Morrin Cooper

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works celebrated at uxbridge It was double happy at Uxbridge Arts and Culture last month when the centre celebrated the dual opening of the Uxbridge Tutors and Students exhibition (now concluded) and the solo exhibition of paintings by artist Nicola Jackson. Nicola’s works will be on display in the main Malcolm Smith Gallery until January 13. Photographer WAYNE MARTIN, was on the scene at both events.

1. M alcolm Legget, Harry Legget & Morgan Jones 2. Ria van Rooyan & Amber Adams 3. Carrie Hodson & Patricia Jones 4. Donna & Mark Griffiths 5. Raewyn Neale, Robert Langholm, Lyn Chapman, Simon Misdale & Gaby Kozak 6. Coral Elliott & Pauline Ferris 7. Nicola Jackson & Zoe Hoeberigs 8. Blake, Connor, Stewart & Rohnan Nankivell

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SEWTEC FASHION SHOWCASE If anyone knows how to sew a fine seam it’s the students from Sewtec Fashion Academy whose designer efforts were recently applauded at the Academy’s Manukau en Vogue 2017 Fashion Showcase. Photographer BRENNA MAXWELL from Three Mondays studio was at the Mangere Arts Centre event where a range of catwalk creations caught her eye.

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Howick Village is a great place to slow down from the summer hustle and bustle. Enjoy a tasty treat from one of our many cafes or restaurants, take in some local entertainment or follow the heritage trail on Howick’s Heritage app. You’ll also find boutique shopping, catering for every need, all in a laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Make time to visit the Howick Village Market, open every Saturday morning, 8.30am-12.30pm within the information centre complex. Stock up the pantry with fresh goods or indulge in a personal gift.

See you soon, at Howick Village.

Doolans Brothers Botany serves a fine array of pub food, encompassing New Zealand’s freshest produce. Plus, it’s the best place to bring the little ones for a feed. All kids meals are served in Bento Boxes with a healthy snack, wedges and a dessert. They will love it, and you will love how quiet it keeps them. Just $12.50 all day, everyday. Sundays are a great day to spend relaxing at Doolans in our sunny beer garden, it’s worth giving the beach a miss.

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Featuring Operatunity’s favourite core artists: Susan Boland, John Cameron, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo, with Paul Carnegie-Jones on piano, we kick off the year with a celebration of all that is Irish! With Irish dancing, famous haunting ballads, funny ditties and limericks, singalongs, Irish jokes and mad fiddling, the Luck of the Irish promises to be a show to please anyone who has Irish in their blood or a little bit of Irish in their hearts!

Thursday, January 25 at 11am St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Book on www.operatunity.co.nz or toll free: 0508 266 237

A New Year unfolds, the sun shines and the air con is on at The Lounge. Catch up with friends at our first Platter and a Chatter for 2018 on Thursday 1st February. Look out for our Vinyl Friday events and Lazy Sunday Jazz sessions.

Bookings are essential for all events at the The Lounge, email functions@howicklounge.co.nz. Parking available at Vincent Street Auto Centre and B Select Tyres, 111/115 Vincent Street.

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The little railway that could!

Providing an experience faithful (or as near as possible) to the world of Thomas (aka a 1950s’ Bagnall) has been a labour of love for volunteer, John St Julian, since Glenbrook Vintage Railway (GVR) began running these events.

“The faces have to be just right and if we have a name on an engine, it needs to be covered up. They even send people over to check everything is being run as it should.

The events are costly to run, but they are very popular,” he explains.

allow us to admit a wider range of visitors.”

“The trouble is we’re already well known (in a way). When you mention GVR, people say ‘oh, I must take the kids there’, which is fine, but we have a lot more to offer.”

One new addition is a parlour (bar) car, which launched last Queen’s Birthday Weekend. It’s designed to offer a first class experience suited to adults and families as well as big kids like me and soon enough, it will be coupled with a dining car.

“The parlour car has been half the job. I’ve been the main instigator of this twin project but Al [Alan Carline] has done most of the physical work on the carriages. I’m very keen to see it succeed,” says John.

“The idea is that people will have drinkies in the parlour car then move into the dining car for a meal, then back for coffee. This should

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Expected to join the historic railway’s regular schedule next year, the dining car will serve three or four courses of restaurant-quality meals as passengers steam through the countryside, 1920s style.

Extra revenue, which should roll in as a result, will be put to good use by the Railway Enthusiasts Society (which operates GVR), in preserving a little slice of our past.

Earlier this year, a turntable was also added to Glenbrook Station.

“We’re now looking to add a roundhouse, which is a traditional loco shed. We have locomotives and wagons everywhere so this will mean having more on display.”

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The idea is that people will have drinkies in the parlour car then move into the dining car for a meal, then back for coffee.”

be more accessible to visitors than those of days gone by, says John.

More recent additions, two 1950s’ diesel locomotives, will also help raise funds to further shunt plans in the right direction, including more excursions on the mainline.

“Our steam excursions can’t travel as far because of crewing issues.

There are very few steam-qualified drivers these days and they can run out of hours, whereas there are plenty more guys qualified to drive diesels,” adds John.

In the meantime, Thomas also continues to play his part at pulling in the punters. So, Ringo (or can I call you Richard?) just in case you do read EastLife, give us a ring, or reply to our emails; I’m sure plenty of Starr-struck children as well as Thomas and all others aboard would be happy to make room for one more.

A need for steam They may not work on the railroad all the livelong day, but John St Julian and Alan Carline have both been helping keep the wheels at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway (GVR) in spin for many years.

Following the closure of the old Waiuku branch line in the late 1960s, the Railway Enthusiasts Society set about preserving its steam heritage at GVR. At the time, Alan was there and, 40 years later, he still is!

GVR’s rolling stock dates back to the 1880s, although the oldest engine no longer runs; in a way, Alan doesn’t run either...when it comes to driving, that is.

“I mainly work on the carriages these days. My reflexes have slowed a bit so I thought I’d give the young jokers a go,” he smiles.

“When I was at school, I loved metalwork; if I didn’t like a class I’d just go over to the workshop instead. I wanted to go on locos but my mother said: ‘we’re not having another one in the family!’” www.eastlife.co.nz

Alan Carline (left) and John St Julian – not yet ready to call time on the railway.

Yet, when GVR’s first engine rolled out of the station in 1977, the former builder answered the call of the steam whistle.

were easy going and most of the firemen were willing to throw you the shovel, but the drivers weren’t too keen on giving up the controls!”

Just a year later, John St Julian – who had also long harboured a head full of dreams of steam – joined Alan at the railway. “I’m a steam nut from way back,” John reveals.

“I was raised right beside the main northern line out of Sydney so I saw all sorts of trains (mainly steam) when I was a young fellow.

In 1971, John was transferred to Christchurch, where he became involved with the Ferrymead Railway and acquired his ‘driver’s ticket.’ Following a further transfer in 1978 he joined the team at GVR.

“I used to ride all over NSW. When you went into the bush, the crews

Although a hectic work schedule from the mid ‘80s kept John too busy (ironically) with travel to volunteer, he returned to the railway after retiring in 2005.

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“I’ve travelled on about 20 heritage railways overseas. But rather than try and re-invent the wheel I found it best to learn from other people, so I picked up plenty of good ideas,” he says.

“My input into this place has mainly been mechanical and engineering.

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Well read, this summer However, when he’s offered $10,000 to ghost write the memoirs of a notorious con man and corporate criminal, what’s a penniless author to do? In this compelling, comic and chilling novel, Man Booker Prize winner, Richard Flanagan, explores how, while each man may have his price, there’s often a cost too.

This month, we feature a few top new and recent releases to help us while away the summer days. But those who intend to devour them while soaking up the sun best be warned... it’s best stock up on sunscreen first, lest we be left well red as well as well read!

Tell Tale by Jeffrey Archer Poignant, engrossing and captivating, short stories are where Jeffrey Archer truly hits his mark Almost a decade since this master story teller published his last collection of short stories, he’s back on form with Tell Tale. So, where has Jeffrey’s mind wandered of late? Well, that would be telling!

• Jeffrey Archer: Tell Tale | RRP $39.99 | Macmillan Publishers

The Midnight Line by Lee Child Jack’s back and up to his old tricks yet again! In the latest Jack Reacher novel, a class ring from the West Point military academy could have Lee Child’s hero being led around in circles. As he negotiates a criminal

trail, Jack takes the midnight line all the way to Wyoming. Although still shaken by the recent horrors he encountered in Make Me, he will stop at nothing to find the woman who holds the answers he seeks or die trying.

• Richard Flanagan: First Person | RRP $48 | Knopf Australia /Penguin Random House

Origin by Dan Brown

• Lee Child: The Midnight Line | RRP $38 | Bantam Press /Penguin Random House

Munich by Robert Harris ‘Peace in our time’ was promised.

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Fun in the Holidays, Jan 8th–26th Children’s garden trail, craft, outdoor games, giant bubbles, wash day activities and more.

Annual summer picnic at the village, Jan 21st, 10am-4pm Come and meet the villagers, traditional games, crafts, school, baking & more.

Water Whys Holiday programme, Jan 25th, 9.30am-2.30pm Explore how water for all uses differed between the past and the present.

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Q&A Dr Rosamund Vallings with

More than 20,000 New Zealanders are thought to live with the debilitating disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) which has baffled experts and patients alike for many years. However, world leading, CFS/ME specialist, and Howick GP Dr Rosamund Vallings has been a lifeline for many sufferers. Recently she produced her third book on the subject, The Pocket Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. Dr Vallings has been instrumental in helping many patients manage their symptoms and to understand exactly what is going on with their bodies.

Symptoms include exhaustion, muscle pain, mental exhaustion, enlarged lymph nodes, headaches and difficulty fighting infections; at its most

How long have you lived in Clevedon?

I lived in Bucklands Beach from 1967 and moved to Clevedon 22 years ago, attracted by then more rural lifestyle.

Do you live on a lifestyle block?

Yes, we have 50 acres, mostly native bush. We also have 12 Wiltshire sheep, and we breed from them each year. We grow most of our own fruit and veges.

We understand you first learnt of CFS/ME while studying in the UK. What was it about this condition which inspired you to learn more?

I learnt about this illness at medical school in London, then known as Royal Free Disease, and unexpectedly became involved in some CFS/ME research after settling here in Auckland, which inspired me to further my studies.

When did you start practising as a GP in Bucklands Beach?

50 years ago in 1967 – I slowly built up my own practice.

I think this is very important, particularly to have someone like Richie, who eloquently describes how he became ill and then managed his health to achieve a good level of health.

How closely do you work with organisations such as ANZMES and how vital is their role?

I am their medical advisor, and I work very closely with them. It is very important to have a lead organisation to raise awareness, provide accurate information and to support the many patients and families with this illness.

In brief, why did you decide to write your book, The Pocket Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME? I had already written two books about the illness, one a complete overview and then one for teens. I felt the time had come for a shorter, easy-to-read version which was right up to date with the latest exciting research.

Since its release earlier this year, how well has it been received?

It has been very popularly received.

How long have you been practising at Howick Health and Medical?

I joined there with Dr Ray Khoo and colleagues in 2005.

We understand one of your patients is former Rugby League player, Richie Barnett, who is now a spokesperson for ANZMES (Associated New Zealand ME Society). How important is it that high profile people who are affected step forward to raise awareness?

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Considering these conditions affect more than 20,000 Kiwis, is the Ministry of Health doing enough to support research and treatment?

I think the MOH has been very supportive. There will never be enough money for research/ treatment in medicine. But I would like to see dedicated CFS/ME clinics established in main centres.

Many patients with this complex illness go undiagnosed, or cannot

extreme sufferers can be bed-ridden requiring 24/7 care.

“Sufferers can feel socially isolated and depressed so, a good network of support is essential while educating the wider public is also hugely important,” she says.

A Clevedon local, Dr Vallings was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2008 for services to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a past nominee for NZ Woman of the Year and in 2016 received the Nelson Gantz Award for Outstanding Clinician by the International Association of CFS/ ME. EastLife asked her about her work.

afford to pay for private advice and treatment.

We understand the condition’s first symptoms often present as extreme mental and physical exhaustion, muscle pain, headaches, sleep problems and enlarged lymph nodes. Physical or mental stress can make a person more vulnerable. As such symptoms are quite common, how difficult is CFS/ME to diagnose?

Yes, this illness is very difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are common in general practice and one has to go through a long process of eliminating other medical conditions. There are often time constraints in a GP consultation which also makes it difficult.

Do many people in New Zealand go through life unaware of their condition?

A lot of people never get a firm diagnosis, although awareness is improving. There is more teaching about the illness in medical schools and ongoing post-graduate medical education. Patients do need ongoing surveillance too.

How can it be treated? Do you think it will ever be cured?

The patient needs to have an accurate diagnosis and then a management plan established, which will enhance their chances of improved health, and ability to live a reasonably normal life. Some recover completely but, some patients do not get better, and some are very seriously ill. I do not think at this stage we should be using the word “cure” – it is more a

case of doing everything we know to manage the illness, relying on accurate research, appropriate medication etc.

You were 2016’s Nelson Gantz Award winner for Outstanding Clinician by the International Association for CFS/ME and you are a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. How valued were those honours and do they assist in spreading awareness of your work?

They seem to have been very positively acknowledged, and the publicity has increased awareness of the illness, not just in New Zealand but internationally.

Although, as a result, I have become busier than ever!

If you could be Minister for Health for a day, what would you do first?

I would try and reduce some of the bureaucracy!

If you could invite any three doctors (living or dead, MDs or PHDs) to dinner, who and why?

Dr Alice Bush – an outstanding NZ Paediatrician, whose wisdom supported and guided me as a young doctor when I first came to NZ. Dr Melvin Ramsey – who first wrote about Royal Free Disease in 1955 in London. Dr Sarah Dalziel (my GP daughter) – a wonderful cook who could produce the meal And, if I could invite one other person I would include Hammurabi – an ancient Babylonian philosopher and emperor who accurately described ME/CFS in the 18th century BC! (He may not have been a doctor). www.eastlife.co.nz

Book offers hope In her new book, The Pocket Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, trail-blazing Kiwi physician Rosamund Vallings continues her quest to demystify a debilitating illness which affects tens of thousands of New Zealanders Affecting more people in New Zealand than either multiple sclerosis or motor neurone disease, CFS is a complex illness.

In her book, Dr Vallings seeks to simplify and explain everything for sufferers and carers alike, offering guidance to manage symptoms and improve overall wellbeing.

Featuring the latest research and search for a cure, she offers strategies for dealing with specific symptoms, managing sleep, easing back into exercise, eating optimally for recovery and dealing with work and education issues. The book also provides guidance on talking to others about CFS/ME, including the doctor and on caring for CFS/ME sufferers, including the severely ill and bed-ridden.

The Pocket Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME by Dr Rosamund Vallings, (MNZM, MB BS) Published by Calico Publishing – RRP $35.

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Hanging Gardens

grows gold Laurels don’t just grow on trees. Well, they do but they’re not dished out to every green thumbed garden designer, that’s for sure, as JON RAWLINSON explains.

Since Christchurch (aka the garden city) last hosted the Ellerslie International Flower Show a few years back there’s been a bit of a drought when it comes to harvesting awards for first class garden design.

So, as EastLife’s December issue went to print, we were thrilled to hear that an Eastern Beach local was one of the first to taste the fruits of victory at the event’s new incarnation, the NZ Flower & Garden Show.

“To have been judged Gold for our Hanging Gardens is fantastic; it feels simply wonderful!” Leigh Nicholson from Hanging Gardens says, “The team has put in so much hard work and for this to have paid off is a testament to our team.”

The display garden was specifically designed to show how small spaces can be best used. “It was based on a Chess game – the pieces are the plants in pots and the vertical gardens are the moves to create corridors of vegetation from the mountains to the sea, the Eastern Beach local confirms.

Leigh and team were up against some top competition, with gardens judged to an international standard. Hanging Gardens’ win is especially sweet as this is just the second such competition the team has entered – they claimed medals at the last Ellerslie show in 2014.

“There are few International standard garden shows and this one is vitally important to illustrate to people from around the world what is happening here in New Zealand. There are so many fantastic aspects of our horticulture and landscape design needs to be shown to the world,” says Leigh.

Above, The gold winning Hanging Gardens, below left, Leigh Nicholson; below right, The Beekeepers Hobbit Hole.

goes into planning and executing a display garden that it’s exhausting.

But, give me a bit of a break, and I might forget all that and only remember how much fun it is to be involved,” she laughs.

• To read EastLife’s 2014 interview with Leigh, see March 2014 e-edition, via eastlife.co.nz.

Show goes on!

“I think the new show competes well with the old Ellerslie one and now that it is back in Auckland, it should remain here.”

When judges picked winners at the NZ Flower & Garden Show recently, the top crop of designers proved their green-thumbed efforts were as good as gold.

Asked if she will be getting straight back to the drawing board with a view to claiming further accolades next year, Leigh is characteristically enigmatic. “Last time, I said ‘never again’ because so much work

“Leigh’s vertical garden was a real showstopper. People could really relate to her design and see how it would work in their own homes,” event director, Kate Hillier, says of Hanging Gardens.

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“Overall, the show has been a wonderful success. Kiwis are becoming increasingly interested in gardening techniques, wanting to hear more about new ideas and [this] is the perfect platform to demonstrate these innovations.”

New Zealand has been without a major annual garden show since the Ellerslie Flower Show (then based in Christchurch) wowed crowds for the final time in 2014.

Although this new incarnation began with a rocky start – its first show, scheduled to run last year at Bastion Point was cancelled – the NZ Flower & Garden Show now appears to have found fertile ground in Henderson.

“We’ve signed for 2018 and 2019 at the Trusts Arena, so you can be sure we’ll be back!” adds Kate.

In addition to the Gold awards, this year’s top prizes went to: • Best in Show: The Beekeepers Hobbit Hole, Hobbiton • Horticultural Excellence: The Beekeepers Hobbit Hole, Hobbiton • Construction Excellence: Urban Kitchen, Ben Freeman and Katie Costain, Billygoat Landscaping • Design Excellence: Trouvaille: Something Lovely Discovered

by Chance, Leon Kluge & Bayley LuuTomes •S ustainability Award: Hamlin Road Farm, Sarah Hewitt •S pecial Feature: All Day I Dream in Gardens, Ben Hoyle • J udges Special Commendation: Garden of Many Rooms, Jules Moore For 2017’s winning garden designs visit nzflowergardenshow.co.nz. eastlife | january 2018 |

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Howick Primary has established a strong sister-school relationship with Lugu Primary school in the high-tech area of Changsha, Hunan Province, China.

principal and the Board of Trustees chairperson flew via Beijing and then travelled by bullet train to Changsha where Lugu School laid out the red carpet.

In 2016 and again in April 2017, the Lugo School principal, its deputy principal, staff members and students visited Howick Primary.

So in October 2017, it was Howick’s turn to visit China.

Howick Primary students were treated to educational, visual and culinary feasts. These included climbing The Great Wall, visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing and experiencing a wide range of local delicacies – dumplings were the clear favourite!

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Appearing on the Lugu School television channel – broadcast throughout the school of 2000 students – one Howick student, Serena Song, proudly stated in her introduction: “I might look Chinese but I am a Kiwi!”

Classes were a fun chance to mix with the Lugu students and for all to learn about each other’s country.

Lugu is expected to return to Howick in 2018 and Howick Primary is planning another trip to China in 2019. In between, students enjoy skype and wechat conversations!

future forward Digital technology specialist, David Kinane has, this year, worked with some groups of Howick Primary School students developing rockets, devising ways for eggs to survive landing and designing and building solar powered cars.

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At Parliament, local MP, Simeon Brown took time to show the children around and provide insights into his workplace.

Next stop, the cable car and botanical gardens then it was back to the airport and dinner before flying home. Student, Cody Williams said: “The trip was really cool and lots of fun. The virtual reality headsets at Te Papa were amazing!”

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Cubby house learning

Summer fun has begun!

Most Kiwi kids love a hut be it a backyard fort, tree house, or something cobbled together from posts, canvas and a few boards.

However, for many parents there’s a big leap from thinking about a hut and actually erecting one. Gail Carroll, from Australian company My Cubby explains why parents should invest in hut for their children.

“Shhhhh … don’t tell my kids, but while they are happily playing and laughing in their cubby, they are actually LEARNING!”

1. Take a tour of your local police or fire station. Since most locations don’t have set visiting hours, call ahead to arrange an appointment.

Our children use pretend money and now recognise the numbers on notes and coins. When we pay, we often need change so the kids LOVE working how much to give back.

Having a play area in the backyard allows for unstructured play too. Play is a child’s work.

It’s how they grow and learn to be themselves. They need simple, unstructured play time to develop their own thoughts, interests and skills.

Another school year has come to an end and over the Christmas break we certainly want children to keep learning, exploring and, of course, having fun.

If you’re looking for child-friendly summer activities then check out our list of 20 cheap and cheerful holiday ideas to keep kiddies heading for the outdoors.

Our youngsters have a toy cash register, which is flat out working because their dad, Paul and I are constantly buying sand coffee and food (or my personal favourite – mud and grass pie) from their Cubby Cafe.

Huts provide kids with the ability to make decisions, imagine, problem solve, take risks, use their five senses and learn from mistakes.

Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today, centre owner Caryn Mawkes has some helpful tips for making holidays fun.

2. Build a backyard obstacle course with hula hoops, skipping ropes and other household items. to get outdoors and play with nature. Being outside teaches children about respecting their environment, it gives them space and freedom to move, boosts motor skills, social skills and spatial skills and encourages cardiovascular activity.

3. Many factories offer tours so kids can see their favourite products being created from start to finish.

4. Get up early, pack nourishing food and have a sunrise breakfast.

5. Create a treasure hunt leaving clues around the house.

old bread to feed the ducks, there are plenty of tracks around the city.

12. Check out a local Farmers’ Market – most tend to be on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

13. Head for nearby strawberry fields and pick your own strawberries.

14. Climb one of Auckland’s many volcanic mountains.

15. Set up a slippery slide in the garden with black rubbish bags or polythene.

16. Go sand-boarding at a beach and zoom down the dunes. All you need is a cardboard box as a base.

A cubby house means children will want to spend more time there. While children are still quite young, parents will spend time outside to watch, supervise and play with them.

6. Have a water balloon fight; let the kids toss water balloons at each other or you.

Children’s lives are so busy these days, especially during the school term when they have school, homework, sport and hobbies.

School holidays are meant to be a break. This includes taking a break from routine and outward stimulation.

Even if children are a little older and capable of playing in the backyard unattended, parents will naturally start to spend more time outside with them – although that may mean sitting on the back veranda while they play.

8. Attend a free concert in the park.

18. Watch a free outdoor movie at one of the local parks.

9. Set up your own camping holiday in the back garden.

19. Have a cake and lemonade stand to fundraise for a charity.

10. Take a picnic lunch and head to the airport to watch the planes landing and taking off.

20. Enjoy a family bike ride around the city’s bike paths and tracks.

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This is easy and natural quality family time.

7. Visit a public library, check for free summer reading programmes.

11. Go on a bush walk – take some

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Easy wear party dresses Glitz and glam, sequins and bling are tinsel perfect for summer party nights but sometimes all you want is a pretty dress that’s fun, feminine, and most importantly, easy to wear.

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New Year, New Hair?

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This month Vivo Hair & Beauty Howick and Pakuranga suggest starting a new year with a new hair look.

A New Year is synonymous with new beginnings, from selfimprovement, a career switch or just a simple change in routine. The biggest thing people look at is their appearance, including their hair.

So, what are the most requested hair looks in Vivo salons?

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“It is usually a new colour and cut,” says senior stylist, Gina, from Howick. “The fastest and quickest way to see and feel change is with a fresh colour and cut.”

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Another great way to kick start the year without getting a big chop is with nourishing hair treatments.

Senior stylist, Katie, from Vivo Pakuranga says it’s a great idea to begin the year by taking extra care of your tresses.

“Make it a priority from day one.

You can even treat your hair at home with Goldwell’s one-minute treatment products. Just leave in and wash out for softer, healthier locks.”

Well-nourished hair also means better staying power for your colour. Vivo’s top product picks for an at home treatment is Goldwell’s Kerasilk mask range which has had rave reviews from clients. It’s available from the Vivo online store for just $46.

Looking ahead, how do you keep up a great hair look?

“A blow wave, of course. While there is no better blow wave than a salon blow wave, good styling can be achieved at home,” says senior stylist and salon manager, Troy

Ensure children also drink some water after fizzy drinks.

Holiday entertaining is upon us and that usually means plenty of food treats. However, some food items can fracture the fun not to mention your teeth too! So, if your teeth are heavily filled or are fragile, be forewarned, and just a little cautious!

He says the key to great home styling is good products; it isn’t always necessary to use a hair straightener or another hot styling tool to do the job.

Top at-home product pick? The KMS Tame Frizz oil, only $34 a pop from the Vivo online store.

A great summer colour pick, is the Balayage. It’s subtle, long lasting, and gorgeous under the summer heat. The Balayage look is an easy, no-fuss colour style which blends with your roots making for a natural finish.

“We have blown our trumpet on the Balayage effect; that timeless, ever-popular hair colour that has rocked the hair world. What’s more, it’s a look that is perfectly complemented by the “beach wave”, says Troy who is a big beach wave fan and says his clients rave about it, especially in summer.

“But, really, it is the go-to look, any time of year. Who doesn’t want to look like they just came from the beach?”

Adults, too, should watch their sugar intake and go the extra distance when it comes to brushing and flossing. Avoid pitfalls that cause dental trauma and it’s sure to be a happy holiday. However, if you do have an accident involving teeth, register it with ACC as soon as possible.

Four foods to watch out for are hard nuts, pork crackling, peach, plum and cherry stones and chewy toffees – these have all been responsible for losing a filling, cracking a tooth or causing a chip right at the front of your smile!

Record the injury with your dentist and fill out the proper paperwork in case future treatment on the injured teeth is needed. Sometimes problems arise long after the accident and it is more difficult to then attribute the problem to an earlier injury and claim ACC.

Beware, too, of small bones in barbecue meat such as chops; if you catch a tooth which has a large filling, the filling could come out. Similarly, be careful of coins in the Christmas pudding!

Remember, teeth are not tools – opening bottle tops with your front teeth is not a good idea, either. Also, be aware that dental accidents, which involve breaking teeth on food, are not covered under ACC.

If you have dental pain and need temporary relief before visiting a dentist, try oil of cloves on the tooth and adjacent gum.

Ibuprofen is a good medication for a toothache as long as your stomach can tolerate it; if not use paracetamol or codeine.

Concerns about the amount of sugar Kiwis consume are not groundless and summer is often a sugar fest of fizzy drinks, sweets and desserts.

If a tooth or filling breaks, leaving a sharp edge, try chewing gum over it to make it temporarily smooth to your tongue.

So, try to take it easy and ensure children clean their teeth after lollies, juices and sweet drinks.

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For someone who fainted at the sight of blood as a dental assistant at 16 years old, Ugie has come a long way.

Her reputation as one of the top clinical dental technicians in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand precedes her. It was her love of aesthetics that led Ugie Moodley to put a permanent smile on people’s faces.

You know you are in great hands as you hear Ms Moodley talk passionately about state-ofthe-art technology she uses to create a smile from prostheses the size of a little finger to that replacing all the teeth.

“It is a blessing to be privy to all the new technology as it updates. Each course attended allows us to actually work with new materials and techniques, which makes being a clinical dental technician at this time very exciting and rewarding” she says, keeping herself updated by regularly attending workshops and courses.

Most partial dentures have anchors called clasps which are used to retain the denture in your mouth. These can sometimes show and ruin a beautiful smile.

“Now we are equipped with technology to resolve this. There are so many combinations that are now available that is hardly ever the same for each patient.

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If light metal frameworks have to be used you can be rest assured that they are nickel and beryllium free” she says.

With more than 20 years of creating dentures it is no wonder Ugie has clients locally and around the world that sing her praises.

Mae Salvador says “for me a smile is the prettiest thing a lady can wear. But I didn’t always feel that way. I had my previous set of dentures made overseas and I was embarrassed to smile.

It was an awful feeling as they didn’t even work properly. When I

Pamela Harrison says “I am very happy with the service I received. I got exactly what I needed with great Pamela Harrison respect and friendliness. The best dental practice yet.”

Niche Denture Centre has its own onsite laboratory which means you don’t have to wait a week sometimes more for a repair or a reline. These can be taken care of onsite, helping you back into your smile almost immediately.

Niche Denture Centre is situated conveniently on ground level with ample parking right outside the building and easy to access even for clients on wheelchairs.

If the corners of your mouth are red and irritated, you may have a condition called Angular Cheilitis.

This can be treated with a topical antifungal ointment but if the condition reappears it may be caused by the reduced vertical dimension of your dentures.

Your dentures need to be checked on a regular basis, once or twice every 2 years. It is like WOF for your car only your dentures become a part of you and have to function far greater feats than your car.

At Niche Denture Centre the hot cure process is used to ensure 100% guaranteed quality dentures.

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rEaDy, SEt, Go With blottinG PErfEctor into thE baG thEy Go! Cosmetic bag essentials can be a costly affair but two new Wet n Wild products are so reasonably priced, and so easy to use, they make looking beautiful easy. Check out MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lip Colour in a range of seven shades and just RRP $11.99 each. Whether you want natural nude or a firecracker red, these lip colours slide on like glossy butter then transform into a creamy pigmented matte finish. Also new to market is Wet n Wild’s high-performing Photo Focus Foundation (RRP $12.99). These, too, are available in seven shades to deliver photo-ready makeup every time. Treat yourself to some summer loving! Available from Farmers stores nationwide.

rEvivinG KiWi SlEEP habitS Bed may seem like the best place to be especially after a hard day’s work yet many Kiwis sleep poorly and lack sufficient sleep on a regular basis.

This can result in excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, clumsiness, and weight gain or loss. Sleep deprivation can also affect both the brain and cognitive function. However, the Sleep Apothecary range from Matakana Botanicals has been curated to aid in the deprivation of sleep and lack of concentration. The Apothecary sleep range encompasses a calming blend of neroli, camomile, and lavender essential oils to encourage a restful night’s sleep and includes Pillow Mist, Body Lotion, Massage Lotion, Sniff Boxes, Sleep Balm and Oils and is available nationwide.

nEW PoWEr PacK for SKin When summer sun, salty sea and drying wind leave skin undernourished, dry and lifeless, it’s time to give skin cells a boost. Powerful Fernz Stem Cell Rejuvenating Face Masks, promote balance in the skin at a cellular level, encouraging improved elasticity, reduced inflammation, intense hydration and the rejuvenation of the skin’s barrier. With the benefits of NZ Manuka Honey, NZ Bee venom and Swiss Apple Stem cells, these soothing sheet masks provide multi-faceted care. Witch hazel and horse chestnut complement hive-sourced ingredients. Designed to use 2-3 times a week, Fernz Stem Cell Rejuvenating Masks (5x25ml RRP $28.80) are available at selected retailers nationwide. www.eastlife.co.nz

Who wouldn’t want beautifully set makeup around the clock? That’s now possible thanks to new Murad MattEffect Blotting Perfector which instantly mattifies, refreshes and sets makeup with a translucent, liquid blotting formula. The blotting perfector absorbs oil and minimises pores, while marshmallow powder is designed to selectively absorb sebum but not water, helping prevent tired, dehydrated skin.

Nutrient-rich French green clay extract works to absorb oil, detoxify skin and provide skinessential minerals. MattEffect Blotting Perfector (RRP $79, 12ml) is part of Murad’s Pore Reform collection available from Caci Clinics nationwide.

touch uP your colour Need to look fabulous fast but, oh my, look at the hair! Don’t panic – Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher is your temporary life-saver to cover up those little grey hairs or regrowth. An ideal solution between salon appointments, this temporary, easy to-use, spray delivers an instant colour touch-up for your roots, covering grey hairs and lighter coloured regrowth in seconds! Use the ultra-precise colour applicator along the part and visible hairlines; let dry for 30 seconds then say goodbye to regrowth! Four shades – brown, dark brown, black, and dark blonde. What’s more, Root Retoucher will wash out in the next shampoo. Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher, (70g RRP-$19.99), reusable for up to 25 applications; available in department stores, supermarkets and pharmacies. eastlife | january 2018 |

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eaving skin cancers untreated is not a pretty sight and it could cost you your life.

Putting off surgery will almost certainly mean the tumour will grow bigger, be more invasive and this results in a bigger operation. In many areas simple excisions can be done but skin flaps or grafts may be required on the face or legs where there is little spare skin available – and in many cases if there had been earlier detection then extensive surgery could have been unnecessary.

The key to surviving skin cancer is being aware of your skin lesions and their changes and, importantly, having regular check-ups on any suspicious lesions.

Where needed, dermoscopy and biopsy will improve diagnosis and aid successful treatment.

Knowing the rules does not always mean we follow them, so: • Avoid sunburn.

• Check dark moles for increasing size, crusting, itching or blackness.

• Over 65 and noticed lots of moles and spots? Have an annual skin check.

• Early diagnosis may mean only freezing or topical chemotherapy cream is needed.

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Beating the Festive bulge or squash for that matter? What about jogging or tramping? There are easy tracks close to the city and more invigorating tracks not far from Auckland. Many of the same tracks are also suited to cycling, too.

If feeling a little too burdened – physically and mentally – by over-eating on sweet treats or overdoing it on alcoholic refreshments, a sure-fire way to start feeling better is to exercise.

Whether it’s a regular dance class, a formal gym routine or just walking the dog there are plenty of options. So, commit now to 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise. Try to include a variation of both cardio – walking, running, cycling, swimming – with some resistance exercises.

It is no secret, exercise stimulates the release of endorphins which bind to receptors in the brain and help us feel good as well as reducing the perception of pain.

Exercise also reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduces stress, improves sleep and self-esteem and has a vast number of physiological benefits such as reducing the risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease.

The latter doesn’t need to involve attending a gym; they can be done at home. An example of a home circuit without the use of weights could be 10 chair dips, 10 lunges, 10 squats and a 1 minute plank repeated three times.

However, if the word ‘exercise’ results in panic take a deep breath and think about enjoyable way to keep fit. That is, exercise you enjoy!

As we age, it is even more important to do resistance exercises as we can lose lean mass (muscle) and gain fat mass often without changing our weight. Decreasing muscle in older adults can lead to frailty, risk of falls and fractures and dependence on others.

At this time of year it could be swimming or aqua-robics (Auckland has great beaches and public pools); anyone for tennis,

So, whether young or old, keep in mind that some physical activity every day is better than none so get out there and get moving!

rossini italian restaurant A local, family-owned and run establishment since 1993, Rossini Italian Restaurant in Howick prides itself on traditional Italian fare served in cosy, warm surroundings. Family-style meals – hearty, rustic and full of flavour. Check out this well-loved favourite offering lively music, friendly service and excellent food. Affordably priced and BYO, Rossini is perfect for a casual week night meal or for that special occasion.

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dining ichizen japanese restaurant Intimate, friendly and hidden away at the back of the Chapel Rd Village shops, Ichizen serves a tempting variety of Japanese small dishes for sharing. Come and enjoy the ambience, the sake and a chance to try different dishes – some well known, others an intriguing adventure. Traditional Japanese cuisine with a few western touches, we welcome foodies with a yen for Japanese cooking. Licensed and BYOW only.

EARLY BIRD BOOKING – book a table before 6pm and receive 10% off – conditions apply.

Unit 15, 345 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush. Ph 09 272 8506 Lunch Fri-Sun 12-2.30pm, Dinner Tues-Sun 6-9.30pm. www.ichizen.co.nz

five stags Sit back and relax at Five Stags, Whitford, where town meets country. Come on down with family and friends for great food and drinks – HAPPY HOUR (3pm-6.30pm) EVERY DAY. Enjoy $5.50 house wines (standard pour), $20* jugs, $25 jugs* and chips! Open throughout January and February from 10am until late and we’re serving breakfast and lunch until 3pm.

Book to avoid disappointment! *Not Emersons, Stella or Tokyo Dry.

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Feeling ‘stuffed’ following that festive feasting; sick of cooking in a hot kitchen? Amphora delivers light summer meals by chefs who are happy to be hot under the collar. Offering dishes from throughout the Mediterranean (such as pastas, calamari and parmigiana), Kiwi favourites (including feshly steamed green lip mussels) and fine Italian and NZ wines, there’s a veritable cornucopia on offer from Amphora. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week; quote EAST118 when booking in January and receive 20% off your food bill!*

A take-away and delivery menu has been launched at Paldo Korean Buffet making it easy to eat at home, restaurant-style!

Phone in your order to pick up or use UberEats App and wait for delivery – dinner’s done! See the take-away menu today at www.paldokoreanbuffet.co.nz! For your night out or lunch in the town, we offer over 50 hot and cold delicious Korean dishes – a touch of tradition and a dash of contemporary style! Open 7 days – Dinner, $28pp; lunch, $18pp; children under two years, free; 2-10 years, their age plus $4.90.

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Chic(k) combination!

Roller coaster weather over the spring/summer of 2015/2016 proved a blessing for Hawkes Bay’s Sacred Hill winery which ultimately produced a soft-textured 2016 Reserve Chardonnay featuring citrus, and stonefuit flavours with an added touch of nuttiness and creamy complexities. Perfect with seafood and poultry, Sacred Hill suggests pairing this elegant wine with French tarragon chicken. See recipe below:

French tarragon chicken with crispy little potatoes and a citrus rocket salad Serves 4

Ingredients: • 4 chicken breasts, skinless • 4 medium sized agria potatoes, peeled For the French tarragon sauce: • 2 tbsp butter • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1/2 tsp dried tarragon • 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon (if available or add a little more dried tarragon) • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/4 cup white wine • 1 cup cream • Salt and pepper to taste For the salad: • 100g rocket • 2 oranges • 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan bake).

To cook potatoes: Cut potatoes into 2cm cubes. Place in a pot and just cover with cold water. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat. Once boiling reduce heat to medium and boil for 8 mins.

Drain and allow to steam out for several mins. Spread the potatoes out on an oven tray lined with baking paper and drizzle over 1 tbsp of cooking oil and season with salt.

Jiggle the tray to coat well. Cook in oven for 15-18 mins or until crisp.

To make the French tarragon sauce: Melt the butter in a small pot over a medium heat and once melted stir in the garlic and allow to cook for 30 secs. Then add the tarragon and white wine and reduce the white wine by 1/2 before stirring in the lemon juice and mustard. Lastly add the cream and bring up to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 mins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. www.eastlife.co.nz

Wine match – Sacred Hill 2016 Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay To cook the chicken: Remove the chicken breast from its packaging and pat dry with a paper towel.

Slice off the tenderloin which is the loose piece of meat on the underside of the breast. Then slice the breast in half lengthwise down the middle to create two strips.

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over a mediumhigh heat and once hot add the chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 mins on each side to colour and cook through. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour over the

French tarragon sauce. Allow to simmer for 1 minute to heat the sauce through.

To prepare the salad: Place almonds in a small pan over a low heat and gently toast them by jiggling the pan continuously to prevent burning. Place rocket in a bowl. Peel the orange and then cut into segments. Scrape any orange juice from board over the salad.

Arrange in the bowl with the rocket.

Drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over toasted almonds.

To serve: Arrange potatoes on plates or in a side dish. Place chicken pieces in bowls and pour over French tarragon sauce. Serve rocket, orange and almond salad on the side or as a garnish on top of the chicken.

This dish has been perfectly matched to Sacred Hill’s 2016 Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, a full-bodied wine with aromas of hazel and cashew nuts, lemon meringue and vanilla. Available from selected wine stores and supermarkets, RRP $24.99. eastlife | january 2018 |

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Taste

Try our latest flavours of the month and experience a range of new products with a real taste difference. EastLife is always on the lookout for new products to tantalise the tastebuds of our readers.

GrEat Scott’S biG banG Forget sex bombs (some would argue Tom Jones went ‘off’ long ago!), cherry bombs, or even ‘Stein-grenades’ it seems the latest taste explosion comes courtesy of craft wine... in a can! Featuring Sauvignon Blanc grapes fermented with secret beer yeast, combined with Nelson Sauvin hops, Green Hopped Gooseberry Bomb is the brainchild of Josh Scott from Allan Scott Family Winemakers.

This inventive beverage is available ($8.99 per 330ml can, 11.5% ABv) from selected wine retailers or allanscott.com.

(non) mEat iS (not) murDEr into thE bluE! Here’s a true blue treat that shouts, ‘the sea – and other good things – for breakfast!’ With the blue superfood craze one of the biggest trends on social media in the health and wellness space, coffee alternative, Mermaid Latte, is the newest addition to Nutra Organics’ popular Superfood Latte range. It tells a story of the ocean with its dazzling marine blue colour, infusion of sea minerals and blue spirulina complemented by the addition of matcha blue butterfly pea flower, adaptogenic herbs, chai spices, creamy coconut milk and manuka honey. Customers are sure to love this easy-to-make, delicious tasting, affordable Superfood Latte blend with natural ingredients to help relieve stress naturally and boost energy without caffeine. Available in 90g bags and 6g sachets.

How good is meat? From great steaks to brilliant bacon, it’s enjoyed by many. However, those who choose (for any reason) not to partake need not forsake flavour. Developed from plant-based foods, The Alternative Meat Co’s beef and chicken strips allow everyone to feast from the same plate knowing that no animals were harmed in the making of their meal. Both of these products (RRP $8.50) are available from supermarkets nationwide.

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PurE aS thE icElanDic SnoW! Yo, Yo, Yo! The very berry Christmas feeling can still be yours with The Collective’s new Skyr yoghurt, of Icelandic tradition, just a hop, skip and a jump from Lapland. Kiwis will find the range of 150g convenient single serve pro-yo tubs in local supermarkets now and they’re pretty cool. Top with a layer of delicious fruit, check out mouth-watering strawberry, blueberry, mango, rhubarb and blackberry and elderberry flavours all gluten-free with no artificial flavour or preservatives. High in protein, this delectable Skyr yoghurt involves it being strained to remove the whey resulting in a super thick consistency; thicker than Greek Yoghurt. Try it now – RRP $3.30 per tub.

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How good is summer?

Sun, sand, surf and ice blocks make for the perfect mix but, when out near the water – or petrol station for that matter – spare a thought for those everyday heroes who devote their spare time to saving lives. Produced from natural, organic ingredients, Nice Blocks make for quite the cool treat and, throughout summer, 30 cents from the sale of speciallywrapped raspberry flavoured blocks will go to support Surf Life Saving NZ; that’s pretty cool too.

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Gardens cultivate art Sculpture in the Gardens, celebrating its 10th birthday at the Auckland Botanic Gardens, has truly carved itself a place in the heart of art and garden lovers.

A creative and intriguing mix of ‘nature and nurture’, this biennial event again goes beyond the exhibition of arts works. There are tours, workshops, family activities and competitions during the almost three-month event which comes to an end next month on February 25.

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3. Eye-catching Faux Topiary, made entirely from wood by David Carson.

4. Seed Introspection, a towering concrete sculpture by Howick

sculptor, Ramon Robertson.

5. Fantastic bright creation as big as an elephant by Lang Ea. 6. Gravid, galvanised steel cages filled with wood from fallen trees by Louise Purvis.

Showcasing works from a selection of the country’s leading sculptors it is free to visit and is intended to provoke visitors into thinking more deeply about the plants around them whilst also respecting gardening as an art form.

Visited by hundreds of thousands of people, who appreciate the way these stunning works enhance the natural beauty of the gardens, most of the sculptures can be viewed from paths, or flat ground. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs can be borrowed (free) from the visitor centre.

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Event manager, Kim Stretton also reminds visitors to check out the indoor exhibition where past and present sculptors have been invited to participate.

“These [additional] works are exquisite, and are all available for the public to purchase,” she says.

“Once again, everyone involved has does an amazing job bringing a first class exhibition to Auckland.”

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Art works include: 1. Ceramic sculptor by Sam DuckorJones titled, Full length mirror.

2. Samantha Lissette’s cast bronze birds and leaves is part of her larger

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New Zealand’s most trusted home builder Building a new home is the single biggest investment that you are likely to ever make so it’s crucial that you choose a builder that’s not going to let you down. For more than 20 years one group home builder has stood out from the start of the design stage to the final handover, G.J. Gardner Homes gives their clients the best service and quality.

G.J. Gardner are New Zealand’s biggest home builder having built over 14,000 homes nationwide and have never left one unfinished.

G.J.’s have built its solid reputation on integrity, dependability, commitment and value you can rest assure when you build with G.J.’s that you are going to get the house you’ve always wanted with no regrets.

Additionally the business is built on strong family values and having 28 locally owned and operated franchises has meant that G.J. Gardner have been able to build a strong local presence around the country. G.J.’s have a strong team following the same great principles of building homes using

high quality, proven construction materials and products from New Zealand’s most reputable manufacturers and suppliers.

G.J.’s ask the right questions, often ones you didn’t think to ask, to ensure that the house that they build for you is absolutely right and

that you’ll have no regrets AND enjoy the experience.

On top of all of this G.J. Gardner Homes have an independent 10-year building guarantee which means can rest easy and let them get on with what they do best, build houses.

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G.J. Gardner have a customer service led philosophy striving for service excellence in all that they do. Differentiated by their customer service it makes sense that their vision is “to have every customer recommend us to their closest friend.”

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Through our success we are able to help local communities and building homes is what we do best.

We are extremely proud and excited for many people to call our houses their home.”

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a conversation, about a conversation Pt 2

Keeping Your Children Safe Online The internet may be an almost limitless playground but it is fraught with perils.

Bill Potter – The Business Maverick. Bill is an international Keynote Speaker, MC and Coach, who’s presented in 57 countries so far. www.speakers.co.nz/ our-speakers/all-speakers/bill-potter www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM As we say in the business... this is it! Have you enjoyed more than your usual number of conversations with friends, family and others in 2017? Did you refuse to have a lie down after saying... ‘hello’, as you bravely kept the dialogue exchange going? How much was pleasantry and how much was purpose?

It is 2018 now, you know. 2017 did its best to give you your best year ever, so far. Hopefully, you did your best to make it so. Or was it merely time travel for you?

Regardless of the circumstances, you have a brand new year to play with. You might even call it... the ‘Year of Conversation’. So, go play!

Well, not just for yourself, of

course, because a conversation with yourself is a soliloquy or worse, a growing concern for your family and friends. You will be thrilled to learn, that you will only require the ‘human’ technology you already own, like body presence, voice and some interesting mind material.

This format can be frightening at first. Because you don’t have a techno-dependency to clutch, you will feel emotionally naked and.... be exposed to the trepidations of having to survive, for several seconds, without a ‘like’! It is a challenge, to keep looking at ‘present people’, instead of linking on finger-smudged screens.

A formula that can keep you laughing, chatting, learning,

interacting, joking et al, ‘live’, is quite simple really. What shall I say? Why should I say it? Who can I best share it with? What do I hope will happen and... how can I best make the best of this, ‘in the flesh’ human interaction? You decide, OK? Ta. I coach... PATH2© : The Maverick Personal Power Course, on Skype.

This journey is only for serious Go-getters worldwide, who want a terrific tomorrow, today. PATH2© contains world-unique content.

Triennium 2018-2020: The Perilous Period... is here! Contact me now for the January 2018 Intake or... miss out... again!

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Careers evening

In Keeping Your Children Safe Online, John Parsons explains how we can better understand the constantly evolving world wide web to ensure we can begin to protect those most vulnerable amongst us.

John brings his direct experience – having worked with police, teachers and the health sector – to the fore, explaining how to resolve issues and (more importantly) how to avoid risky situations altogether.

Presenting a toolbox of practical strategies, which depend more on family values than technical knowhow, this book is a must have for parents who understand that online threats cannot be avoiding by simply switching off ‘the box’.

• John Parsons: Keeping Your Children Safe Online | RRP $34.99 | Potton & Burton

22nd January 2018 7:00pm - 8:30pm Barfoot & Thompson Beachlands Branch 42 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands

Looking to start a career in real estate sales or perhaps you’re established and looking for a change! Join our fun, successful and supportive team at Barfoot & Thompson.

For free tickets and to register go to: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/barfoot-thompsoncareers-evening-tickets-38609559231

Overview: • Barfoot & Thompson - about us

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Whether you’re an experienced salesperson or looking to take the first step towards a successful, rewarding career in the industry - we have opportunities for you! Come along to our careers evening to discover your true potential. The evening will further demonstrate perks and benefits of joining Auckland’s leading real estate agency.

Beachlands 09 536 4990 | Whitford 09 530 8292 www.eastlife.co.nz

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Danger zone Wynyard Wood consultant, RICHARD OSBORNE, whose specialties include commercial law and intellectual property law, writes on issues concerning the business community Last issue we looked at some Christmas party problems in the workplace and alcohol related responsibilities employers have to employees.

Christmas parties probably conjure up the “comedy show” image of heightened personal expectations and diminished personal inhibitions – in other words, sex. As the saying goes, everything in its place, but the workplace is generally not the time or place for this kind of behaviour.

To give some context, there always will be personal attractions across the sexual spectrum and the office romance will probably always trump Tinder. Hopefully, those involved can manage their behaviour in the workplace and not treat it as a gymnasium.

However, if necessary, the employer does have a definite responsibility to manage their behaviour for them through discussion and clear policies. The primary aim is to avoid offence or negative reactions from fellow workers from what is, after all, consensual behaviour.

The real problem is where the

behaviour of one person towards another is intrusive, unwanted and uninvited. There is major potential fall out here, for the employee suffering what amounts to harassment – mental and physical – for the employer who fails to manage the problem and, in the longer term, for the perpetrator (think Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey).

There are three legal risk areas. The first and most obvious is s108 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

Sexual harassment is a potential personal grievance. It extends to the behaviour of the employer, co-workers and customers.

It includes any kind of sexual activity that contains an implied or overt promise of employment consequences, good or bad for the employee, through sexuallycharged language, visual material and physical acts that are unwelcome or offensive to that employee and have a detrimental effect on that employee’s employment, job performance, or job satisfaction.

If the issue is not resolved, the employee has 90 days to commence proceedings.

The second risk area is through ss62(1) and (2) of the Human Rights Act 1993 which have similar descriptions of what amounts to sexual harassment (termed discrimination).

Section 62 goes much wider than simply the employment context and captures all kinds of activities. If an employee uses this route they have one year to complain to the Human Rights Commission.

The last risk area is that of various assault related offences which come under the Crimes Act 1961.

Criminal offences require proof beyond reasonable doubt.

Only the most serious offences have been dealt with by charges under the Act, often by way of historic claims, but the prospect of a criminal prosecution may assist in modifying harassment as this risk may be unappreciated by the perpetrator.

Workers turn full cycle Planes, trains and automobiles may be obsolete (in a way!) if businesspeople continue to get back on their bikes.

Pedal-power may have taken a while to catch on for commuters but eBikes could greatly ease Auckland’s traffic woes, Marleen Goedhart from event management company, Icon, believes.

“The real advantage of eBikes [for commuters] is that they eliminate the unpleasant aspects of cycling to work.

The motor keeps exercise to a minimum, if desired, so ‘no sweat’, and you can wear your normal office clothes too.”

Overall, prevention is better than cure. What might have been marginally acceptable behaviour in the past (especially by way of jokes and low level physical contact) now, most certainly, is not acceptable.

According to the recent Benefits from Auckland Road Decongestion report by the NZ Institute of Economic Research, reducing time spent in traffic could make a big difference to the city’s bottom line. The report confirms approximately $0.9-1.3 billion (up to 1.4% of the city’s GDP) is lost to time wasted on the road.

Those affected are more likely to have the confidence to complain and an employer who doesn’t manage the risk through positive action may be in for an unpleasant shock.

These sophisticated cycles are set to be celebrated during an Ebike Expo in Auckland, expected to be held later this year. Keep an eye on ebikeexpo. co.nz for details.

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We know Jacs (of nine years), the PMSA (Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia) and PMSLA (for Latin America) scholarship programmes are set to benefit from increased funding; applications for their second rounds close March 30 and April 30 respectively.

Once again, we’ve been playing follow the leader, providing our take on despatches from New Zealand’s top office... as seen through the eyes of the EastLife team.

The 100 days war A lot can be achieved by a government in 100 days and even more can be planned to be achieved. Last month, the PM confirmed that, halfway through the new Labour-led coalition’s first 100 days, it was well on track to ‘doing it’.

“We promised we would be a different government, one that makes dealing with child poverty and reducing inequality a priority.

We are delivering on that promise,” Ms Ardern began before addressing 17 more points of progress from education and housing to the Super Fund, mental health and Pike River.

“There’s much more to come as we continue to deliver on our plan, tackle National’s legacy of underfunding in health, housing and education and ensure the gains of economic growth are more fairly shared,” she added.

One has to wonder, if the Government does ‘it’ all within its first hundred days what on earth they’ll do with the remaining 995 or more!

However, it seems some are moving towards an assurance that the world won’t end (sooner rather than later) with a bang.

High time for memorial to fallen

“ICAN [International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons] play[s] a vital role in encouraging us all to work towards a nuclear weapons free world,” Ms Ardern said when the group was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize recently.

The award comes as recognition of the coalition of worldwide, non-government organisations’ ground-breaking (as opposed to earth-shattering?) antinuclear efforts. These led to the establishment of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, of which (in September) New Zealand was among the first signatories.

“New Zealand is proudly nuclear free and is a long-standing supporter of global efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons,” the PM added.

And, that’s good to hear because, while sticks and stones may break our bones, thermonuclear devices are just a tad more dangerous!

Yes, ICAN!

Kiwi students no strangers to Asia

With ‘The Donald’ at the switch of the world’s largest nuclear arsenal and ‘Little Kim’ shaking his fists and stamping his feet at the moment, one could argue that banning the bomb is still some way off.

Although, some might argue, all New Zealand students could soon be receiving scholarships of sorts, the PM recently announced that almost 200 will have even more wind beneath their wings.

Puzzle time

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10, Fiction. 12, Pinch. 15, Start. 16, Singlet. 18, Please.

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5, Gangling. 6, Tyro. 11, Threaten. 13, Cheerful.

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Towards the end of the year, the PM announced she would be meeting with families of those who perished in the worst disaster (with regards to confirmed death toll) in New Zealand’s history.

Awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarships in the first 2017/18 round, 192 young Kiwis will be flying away to undertake study, research internships in Asia and Latin America, Ms Ardern confirms.

“This scholarship is another way we can increase access to a broader education, equipping young New Zealanders with skills that will serve them well in this rapidly changing world,” she says.

“The scholarships also enable students to build connections and friendships in Asia and Latin America. Relationships established at this level have been found to contribute positively toward trade flows and business ties – so there is clearly value for New Zealand in a broader sense.”

Although implemented during the previous government’s tenure

In 1979, an Air New Zealand DC-10 crashed into the slopes of Mount Erebus, Antarctica, resulting in the deaths of all 257 on board; Ms Ardern believes a memorial is long overdue.

“I know families and others have been seeking a national memorial for some years and it’s high time we as a nation formally recognised this tragic event. I believe it is the appropriate thing to do.”

The PM has already sought advice and is looking to consult further with families and Air New Zealand.

She believes a memorial should be in place in time for the disaster’s 40th anniversary.

“I hope, come 2019, we will have in place a suitable memorial that honours those who died, a place where all New Zealanders can come to pay their respects and remember this sad event... I’m committed to making progress as soon as possible. We have waited too long already.”

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