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I always love to pass the shortest day, as the days are now getting longer and Summer is on the way. I guess that means another year is passing and seemingly so very quickly, no sooner have you packed away your Christmas Tree it’s almost time to think about it all again - just think about it that is. So if you are contemplating a move before the year has gone, now is the time to find out just what your home is worth in today’s market. We would love to chat further with you so do call. Keep safe, until next month.

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On a winning streak The birth of the Prime Minister’s daughter, Neve grabbed the headlines last month and, regardless of political persuasion, I’m sure most readers could relate to Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford’s joy on becoming first time parents. The EastLife team sends warmest wishes to the family for now and the future.

OF DYE & CAST: What better way to spend a chilly winter’s eve than snuggled up on the couch watching red hot singles – both bold and beautiful – swan around on a tropical island? With TVNZ’s Heartbreak Island becoming a guilty pleasure for many, we speak with show host and former local, Mark Dye. Will true love blossom or will the will to take the money and run come up trumps? See pages 12-13 to read more. Cover photo Tom Hollow

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However, while their lovely newborn was making global news, EastLife was quietly celebrating awards success at the New Zealand Community Newspapers Association conference in Rotorua. With several Times Media publications, including EastLife’s sister magazine, Rural Living, scooping awards, I was delighted that staff photographer Wayne Martin, among his many awards of the night, won Best Feature Photographer (associate) with his Rural Living portfolio and was also runner up in the same category with his EastLife portfolio – we really do have the best! Likewise art director, Clare McGillivray (among her awards) won Best Individual Advertising portfolio (associate) for EastLife and the magazine was also runner up in the Best All Round Lifestyle Magazine (associate). Furthermore, I couldn’t be more pleased for EastLife/Rural Living writer, John Rawlinson who, with his Rural Living portfolio, was

runner up Best Senior Sports Journalist. Together with awards won by Rural Living, Howick and Pakuranga Times and Botany and Ormiston Times, it was an evening the whole Times Media team could be proud of. But moving on from the celebrations, it’s been a busy month yet, wonderfully, I managed a week in Vanuatu and fell completely in love with this Pacific gem – I can’t wait to share some of its charm with you but that will have to wait until next month. In the meantime, if anyone is even remotely thinking about an escape to the sun, I recommend taking a close look at the many wonderful resorts in and around Port Vila including Breakas Beach Resort (adults only) where we stayed. But be warned, roads are in pretty poor condition around Port Vila so I suggest using their ‘van’ system of ‘buses’ rather than hiring a car. Drivers will take you everywhere and anywhere.

large potholes just at the start of the Huntly expressway. As a result, I joined a queue of cars at a Huntly garage; their drivers had also hit the potholes with blowout results. In the first instance, a wonderful ‘knight in shining PVC’ changed my tyre but because the ‘spare’ was a tiny space-saver, it was impractical to carry on without a full size tyre. Now, Mr Mataio’s incident should remind us that it’s not only congestion which is a problem on our roads but maintenance too. Here’s hoping the rest of winter doesn’t see more road surface catastrophes eventuate. And, with that it’s time, for me to hit the road and head home. Do enjoy this month’s EastLife with its regular mix of profiles, travel, food and fashion plus a whole lot more and I’ll get cracking on Vanuatu for next month!

Talking of potholes I just had to sympathise with motorist, Mata Mataio, who featured on Seven Sharp recently. He was seeking compensation for the cost of replacing tyres which blew out when his car encountered massive potholes on State Highway 16. A few years back I was on my way to the Bay of Plenty in pouring rain and was unable to avoid several

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Photographer, Carmen Bird rediscovers Great Barrier Island

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To enter the draw for any of these competitions visit www.eastlife.co.nz and enter this month’s code ELJUL5668. One entry per email address / person; entries close July 31, 2018. Winners notified by phone or email.

WIN! A POETRY BOOK PACK Ever been chilled to your soul by a Frost or Burns, or taken a walk on the Wilde side, Pound-ing pavements (and Shelley shores) Hunt-ing down wisdom in the lines of poetry? If so, this delightful little collection of modern verse could well appeal. Featuring Pasture & Flock by Anna Jackson, He’s So MASC by Christ Tse and Dark Sparring by Selina Tusitala Marsh (all published by Auckland University Press) this pack is sure to inspire to anyone who knows what Words(are)worth.

WIN! A GARDENA PREMIUM SUPERFLEX HOSE & FITTINGS WIN! FILTHY BUSINESS – A DOUBLE PASS The wisdom of Solomon is put to the test during a fiery family comedy, set for the stage at Auckland Theatre Company’s ASB Waterfront Theatre – Aug 14-29. For Yetta Solomon, life in a foreign land is no easy business; building a business from the ground up only to see its future under threat, however, is a filthy business, indeed! For more details, see atc.co.nz/whats-on. EastLife has a double pass to this show to give away.

Those in the know go for these hoses! Thanks to its highdensity spiral mesh, Gardena Premium SuperFLEX is designed for strong pressure resistance but that’s ‘knot’ all! It’s design also helps it stay in shape, avoiding kinks and twists. What’s more, this 13mm (diameter) by 30 metre (length) hose also features a power grip, reinforced to ensure a water-tight connection. Thanks to Gardena, we have one of these beauties (complete with fittings, valued at $119) to give away.

WIN! A RED SEAL TEA VARIETY PACK Expecting more than two for tea? No problem! With three new varieties – Mint & Matcha, Orange & Tumeric and Tropical – added to Red Seal’s range, we can now have hot or cold fruit and herbal teas on tap to suit everyone’s taste. In total, the range now features nine flavours – some of which are best brewed hot and others proving most refreshing when served cold. Thanks to our good friends at Red Seal, we have a fantastic variety pack (including one box of each flavour) to give away.

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July ➤ ARTS Alvin Xiong exhibition July 4 – August 12, Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Painter, photographer, sculptor and teacher, Alvin Xiong has an affinity with art in many forms. During this exhibition, Alvin investigates the relationship between light and shadow revealing that, while these ‘forces’ may appear in opposition, they are inextricably linked. See uxbridge. org.nz for more information. Marlene Keeley exhibition July 6-29, 10am-3pm (FridaysSundays), Green Gables Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook St, Howick Marlene Keeley will showcase her work during this exhibition. Proceeds from the sale of her work will help support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. Contact Howick Art Group (via howickartgroup.co.nz) for further details.

famous koru series, this exhibition is a major retrospective of Gordon Walters’ life on canvas. If you love modern art, this show is a treat; if you don’t, then the challenges it presents should not be missed! See aucklandartgallery.com for details – entry FREE to New Zealand residents. Estuary Art & Ecology Prize – finalists’ exhibition July 9 – August 17 (awards ceremony July 7, 2.30pm), Malcolm Smith Gallery, Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Focused on the importance of preserving our wonderful, natural environment, the Estuary Art & Ecology Prize draws entries from some of New Zealand’s best creatives. This exhibition showcases the work of the awards’ finalists. For details, visit uxbridge. org.nz.

➤ ARTS Make Yourself at Home – Jane Thorne exhibition July 26 – August 14, Railway St Studios, 8 Railway St, Newmarket It’s been ‘bugging’ us... whatever happened to Jane Thorne, aka ‘the bug lady’? Well, it turns out that since we profiled this most interesting artist, she has been busy turning out more amazing works, so no surprise there! Offering an interactive experience – whereby the gallery replicates her own home – this exhibition reveals the beauty that is found in the world’s diminutive creatures. To read more about Jane and her work, see our May 2013 & Dec 2014 issues (accessible via eastlife.co.nz) or visit littleblackbugs.com. Exhibition info’ via railwaystreetstudios.co.nz.

Howick Art Group Midwinter Exhibition July 19-22, 9am-4pm, Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Featuring more than 150 annual competition entries by a wide range of artists, this exhibition – beginning with judging and prize giving on July 18 – promises to see local creativity at its best. For more details, contact Howick Art Group via howickartgroup.org.nz.

up on the streets, what’s a ‘bean town’ woman to do? Billed as ‘a comedy of manners’, this Bostonset play sees Margie trying to seek comfort by reigniting an old flame. Visit hlt.org.nz. Seed July 28, from 8pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Getting knocked up, up the duff (or the stick), a bun in the oven, in the family way or finding oneself gone up North for a while is not as straight forward as some may think. This comedy-drama follows

➤ THEATRE Gordon Walters: New Vision July 7 – November 4, 10am-4pm, Auckland Art Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, Auckland City Featuring more than 130 works, from surrealist drawings to his

Good People July 7-28, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga When she loses her job and is left one bingo game away from ending

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the stories of four women as they discover that modern reproduction isn’t exactly everything they were... expecting! Sunny Jim Aug 1-4, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Two couples – a pair of farmers and a duo of Auckland ‘escapees’ looking to build their dream home – try to live life on their own terms during this play. When a stranger comes calling, however, longburied secrets could soon surface. Details via hlt.org.nz.

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The Changeling August 2-3, from 7.30pm, Uxbridge Theatre, Uxbridge Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick This AUSA Outdoor Shakespeare Trust production is set to delve into the darkest depths of human nature. For more information – including details of performances at other Auckland venues – see thechangeling.co.nz.

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➤ RACING Alexandra Park Mid-Winter Christmas July 13, from 5.30pm, Alexandra Park, cnr Green Lane West & Manukau Rd, Epsom Hot to trot favourites and dark horses alike will be on track as guests hope Friday 13 proves lucky during this festive-themed evening of revelry and racing. See alexandrapark.co.nz/whats-on.

➤ MUSIC, MUSICALS & DANCE NZ Barok & Friends – Baby Baroque Kids’ Concert July 14, 10.30-11.30am, St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Remuera When introducing young ones to music, sometimes it pays to go for... baroque! Designed especially for children, this free concert – bookings are essential – features leading baroque specialists from NZ International Film Festival July 19 – August 5, cinemas Auckland wide Planning on hitting the flicks anytime soon? If so, the NZIFF has plenty to offer. From the outright artsy to the downright brilliant, this year’s line-up – see nziff.co.nz for details – is sure to deliver many a mov(i)eing experience. The Food Show – Auckland July 26-29, 10am – 5pm, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom From tasting the latest and greatest morsels to delighting in demonstrations and making a meal of buying the finest kitchen appliances with which to make a meal, visitors to The Food Show can expect a feast of culinary experiences. For a full festival schedule, visit foodshow.co.nz.

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the NZ Barok orchestra performing baroque and classical masterpieces as well as lesser-known works from the 18th Century. Visit nzbarok.org. nz/events. The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child July 21, from 2pm & 4pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City In Julia Donaldson’s children’s books, a mouse goes in search of a nut only to find a number of hungry animals willing to invite him home for ‘dinner’. This month, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra brings these books to life with a score which all goes to prove that great cunning can come from the smallest of creatures. Visit apo. co.nz/whats-on. The Feelers 25th Anniversary Tour July 27, 7.30-11.30pm, The Howick Club, 107 Botany Rd, Howick You may only be as old as you feel but if you’re old enough to remember when The Feelers

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➤ MARKETS Hunua Village St Patrick’s Market March 17, 10am-2pm, Hunua Village Green & Hall, Hunua Rd Howick Village Market Every Saturday, 8am-12.30pm, Picton St, Howick 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 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

Auckland Miniature Club Open Day July 15, 10.30am-2.30pm, Leicester Hall, cnr Findlay and Ramsgate Sts, Ellerslie Considering Auckland property prices, it’s not surprising that more and more people are considering joining the tiny house movement. While the houses (and furniture) on display and for sale during this event are perhaps just a little too petite for comfortable living, they’re sure to delight all those who love miniatures in all their forms. Contact the Auckland Miniature Club (details via nzame.org/clubs) for details.

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first big hit, Venus, first blasted the airwaves, you’re no spring chicken! However, after a quarter of a century of paying their dues, these Kiwi musos are still on top of their game. Visit howickclub.co.nz/ events/the-feelers.

Alfriston Country Market First Saturday of the month except January, 9am-12pm, Alfriston Community Hall, Mill Road, Alfriston Pine Harbour Fresh Market Every Friday, 4-8pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands

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DAWN JOHNSTON KORU AWARD The inauguration of the annual Dawn Johnston Koru Award which pays tribute to a person who, in the face of adversity, has displayed courage and perseverance in overcoming obstacles to goals and dreams, was presented to burns survivor, Alan Breslau at the Inner Wheel Club of Howick’s annual changeover of presidents. A Half Moon Bay resident, Alan survived a horrific plane crash 55 years ago followed by years in hospital. Undaunted and despite his injury scars, he has lived a full life. CHRISTEL KELLY MOORE was at the event.

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NEW TRAVEL SHOP OPENS There are plenty of good reasons to explore distant shores but, last month, the official opening of new Howick business, Sutton & Turner Travel Associates, attracted guests only as far as Moore Street where they joined the celebration party. JANINE HICKMORE was there to photograph the occasion. 1. Nathan Herbert 2. Michelle Sutton & Carol Dickson 3. Barry Hare 4. David Abrahamshon 5. Jenny Hough & Julie Green 6. Ross and Dale Hawkins

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50 golden years CELEBRATED If smiles could be measured in gold then the Rotary Club of Botany-East Tamaki would be rich indeed after members and guests enjoyed a convivial night celebrating the club’s 50th anniversary at The Howick Club last month. During the evening, honorary life member Joan Swift was presented with a Paul Harris sapphire in respect of her wide-reaching charitable works including with Rotary, Rotary International Youth Exchange and with the Cancer Society and the Look Good, Feel Good programme. Photographer JANET KEELING was there.

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Teacher draws on equine passion

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It may take skill to harness natural talent but creative expression requires an ongoing commitment to learning. Recently, JON RAWLINSON spoke with an educator to whom honing her craft is a perpetual work in progress.

When an artist brushes up on his or her skills, there are many paths they can take. Although she holds an honours’ degree in art, Susan Ewen believes learning is always a case of horses for courses. “I think it’s down to the individual but it’s always important to be involved in art networks and, however you do it, just keep learning; it’s an ongoing process,” she says. “You need to build up experience; it takes time to really learn how to draw and everyone has [their own] path into art.” Since her formative years, growing up in East Auckland, Susan pursued a penchant for painting. “I’m originally from Panmure. I still have a lot of friends and family out east... My great grandfather was a Royal Academy artist and my grandmother did some beautiful still lifes of roses and things. The way she painted was key to my interest in art.” After living in Wellington for approximately 10 years, she returned to Auckland settling with her husband, John (an equine vet’) www.eastlife.co.nz

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on the city’s rural southern fringe. “The horse population in Auckland has had to move further out but, back then, John used to look at horses in Flat Bush, Pakuranga and even Howick,” she says. “John’s background is essential to my work because he can see what’s right or wrong [anatomically] with my paintings much better than I can.” In the early 2000s, the couple began breeding horses for the track. “If it wasn’t for our involvement with horses, I wouldn’t be painting them. I like to focus on standardbreds because, although I think they’ve been treated like the poor cousins [of racing], they are muscular and magnificent. Featuring standardbreds (harness racing horses), thoroughbreds, wild Kaimanawas and even donkeys, Susan’s work often seeks to convey movement as well as the spirit of her subjects. “I took up painting with more dedication when I stopped working [as a college art teacher] fulltime. Teaching uses up a lot of creative

energy so, when I finished, I had more time to paint,” she says. “Horses are patient, noble souls – they have to be so patient to put up with human beings!” she laughs. “They have served people in all sorts of ways throughout history and deserve our respect.” However, horses are not the only creatures Susan depicts; life drawings (she teaches a monthly class) and landscapes also feature prominently in her stable of work. “Drawing people is very good for developing skills. It’s really the same thing [as with horses]

because, in both cases, you’re looking at a sculptural form, the muscular structure. Both require an understanding of three dimensional form. But it is harder with horses as you can’t exactly get them to pose like you can a human being!” While selling work is beneficial, it’s not the end game for this gifted painter. “I cover my costs but [selling paintings alone] is not profitable. Very few make a living out of their art. Realistically, money is like icing on the cake. It’s really about the pleasure of it; I’ve had people who have truly valued what I’ve done and I feel really good about that.” eastlife | july 2018 |

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Heartbreak Island screens MondayWednesday nights from 7.30pm on TVNZ 2. An uncut version runs from 9.30pm, Fridays, on TVNZ 2 and DUKE.

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Q&A Mark Dye WITH

HEARTBREAK ISLAND PRESENTER

Mark Dye is not exactly homely himself but, as TVNZ’s Heartbreak Island is revealing (in more ways than one!), life is particularly gorgeous for some. Recently, we caught up with the show’s host – a former student of Howick and Pakuranga colleges. Any temptations on the island for you? If you were a contestant and had the option of choosing love or money, which and why? No temptation for me, I want to be part of season two! Seriously though, the contestants are all incredibly hot – they look like a cast from a U.K or U.S dating show! I don’t know if I would’ve fallen for anyone on the island, so I guess I would say the money. But, had there been someone I was hopelessly in love with, I’d totally go for love. You can always get more money; love can be much harder to come by. Who’s the front runner and why do you think they’ve managed to make it so far? Hard to say; the show has so many twists so those on top in one challenge are quite often wallowing near the bottom soon after. It’s anyone’s game. In saying that, those in genuine relationships – well, those who seem to genuinely like one another – appear to be doing better than others. Trust is as important as in ‘real life’, potentially more so. Trusting a partner, and not worrying about them swapping you out or stabbing you in the back, has made it an easier ride for some. It makes me happy too because the show is about finding love, in a slightly unconventional way, but hey, it is 2018!

and could manipulate her as he pleased, but no... she got him! As for the raunchiest, I wouldn’t want to detail that here! Instead, I suggest you watch the uncut version on Friday nights at 9.30pm. Could any of the romances go the distance? Wedding bells perhaps? I don’t see why not! When I worked for The Edge, we married two strangers on the show and they are still together. People meet in unconventional circumstances all the time. Stacy and Shayna have been strong from the start, so they could be a good contender, but only time will tell I guess. Your own Heartbreak Island experience got off to a rather inauspicious start, correct? Inauspicious? Yeah, just a touch! As I was entering the men’s, someone was leaving and closed the door behind them which had no door handle on the inside so I was stuck! I wasn’t there too long but long enough to get bored and add a couple of stories to Instagram. No one heard my yelps for help but I was released by an elderly man who was very confused to find me laughing in hysterics about being trapped. When did you first know you wanted to be a radio/TV presenter? Did you show any promise as a presenter?

What do you see as the funniest occurrence to date...or the raunchiest?

I was at Howick Intermediate when I went on the cooking show Ready Steady Cook as a contestant. Dad took me into town to film the show and I loved every second of the experience. I told him on the way home: “That’s what I want to do for a job, I want to be that Kerre lady” – Kerre McIvor, the show’s presenter who I later worked with at Newstalk ZB.

Where do I start?! For me, the funniest was watching Ruby drop Kristian. Kristian thought he had the whole game figured out, had Ruby in the palm of his hand

I was heavily involved in media studies, but ‘promise’? I’ve always been a good communicator – I can definitely talk! However, I think I’ve just been lucky; right place, right

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time and knowing the right people. I think trying to claim anything as all your own doing is probably suggesting too much. Were you involved in school productions at school? I was house leader and head boy in my final year at Pakuranga College so I was included in the planning and execution of all sorts of things. I was involved in everything, productions, choirs (not ideal as I couldn’t sing, and still can’t!) sports’ days, helping organise mufti-days, school balls, fundraisers for this and that, volunteer days – you name it! Do you miss working on radio with Kerre McIvor? How different was it working with your Heartbreak Island co-host, Matilda Rice? I miss Kerre so much, her energy and definitely the laughs – we pretty much laughed non-stop for two years! We still hang out but don’t see each other every day anymore – which sucks! I idolised ‘Kez’ before meeting her so I was somewhat nervous that she wasn’t going to be everything I wanted her to be, which is often the case (I find) in media/entertainment world. However, she was better, intelligent, funny, with an absolute heart of gold, and constantly brimming with life – everyone should have a Kerre in their life! It was a different environment working with Matilda but we had a similar relationship – we also spent most of our time laughing. Matilda is an incredibly switched on woman with a multitude of layers, she is so much more than the clean-eating girl from the Bachelor – which is how she had been described to me. As with Kerre, she has a huge heart and was a dream to work with. What’s next for you TV wise? Everything is a bit up in the air. I guess we have to wait and see what people think of Heartbreak Island before they sign me up to

anything else! What I really want is a travel show. You’re widely travelled; how many countries have you visited, which is your favourite and why? Sixty-three, maybe 64. My favourite is Mexico (followed closely by Colombia and India) because I love the food, the people, the way of life, and I have an amazing group of friends there. It has a little bit of everything; Mexico City is crazy, whereas you can’t get much more chilled out than Mazunte on the Pacific Coast. It is cheap and beachy, but the country is also incredibly sophisticated at the same time. Plus I also know all the bad words in Mexican Spanish, which always helps one enjoy the country. During Heartbreak Island did your schedule allow for enough sightseeing? I didn’t really explore as much as I would’ve liked because our schedule was pretty packed. I need to go back again – sans 16 people fighting it out for love and/or money and a 100 strong crew – at some point. If you could be Minister of Broadcasting for one day, what would you do first and why? What change can they enact? I would much rather restructure the tax system or be Minister for the Environment. Two years in talkback has left me with an incredibly long list of structural changes that need to be made but, as for broadcasting, I can’t think of one! If you could invite any three people (living or dead) to dinner, who and why? Kerre McIvor – she’s the most fun person ever! Oprah – she has met everyone and can spin a story, so that would make for endless entertainment. And, Amy Winehouse – I always wanted to meet her on a night out in London. eastlife | july 2018 |

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Great Barrier An eight hour ferry trip through stormy seas to Great Barrier Island when she was just a pre-schooler holds no memories for CARMEN BIRD, but her mother remembers the island with great fondness so Carmen decided to re-visit and experience its charms for herself. I’d long wanted to return to Great Barrier Island so when the opportunity arose recently there was no holding me back. Today the 90km trip is a lot more civilised than all those years previously – now just four hours by Sealink ferry or a quick 30 minutes by plane. We opted to fly with Barrier Air for around $180 return but I admit to being a tiny bit apprehensive about the size of the very small aircraft. However, I was soon distracted by the stunning views as we flew across the Hauraki Gulf. Then, coming in to land we had our first glimpse of the beautiful, rugged landscape as we passed over Medlands Beach and landed at Claris on the western side of the island. We were met by Steve from Go Barrier who proved to be a wealth of information about island life – he shared some very entertaining stories about the tourists, visitors and locals. Steve even arranged for us to

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purchase jars of the famous GB Manuka honey at a great rate. Made on the northern end of the island, where the bees collect pollen predominantly from manuka flowers, the honey did indeed taste better and purer (in my mind, anyway). Our home for the next few days was Tipi and Bob’s Waterfront Lodge, run by….Margery and Pete! Things are slow to change around here so the original name stays. Perched on a slight hill overlooking Pah Beach on the Tryphena Harbour, the tranquil views from our deck and the clean air meant we slipped quickly into relaxation mode. Auckland’s hustle and bustle was soon forgotten. Dumping our bags, we headed out with fishing guru, Chris from Hooked on Barrier, cruising up the coast through dazzling, deep blue water before settling down to fish around the breathtaking Broken Islands. Before we knew it our group was reeling in huge snapper and a

kahawai that gave one of the girls a good bicep workout getting it on to the boat. In the blink of an eye, Chris had filleted one snapper and had a plate of sushimi with soya sauce sitting next to a bottle of rosé – fishing can be thirsty work. A good chunk of the Barrier is made up of publicly-owned reserves and rugged native bush with about 70% of the island managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Auckland Council so what better way to explore than walking wherever we could? Subsequently, two days tramping through the glorious island wilderness with one long day on the Aotea track and up to Mt Hobson, (the highest point on the island), was exhilarating. We hiked up and up and up and then down, down through the most stunning raw landscapes to the natural hot pool where we took time to soak in the warm stream before getting back into our tramping gear and setting off again.

On the second day we headed for the east coast with its windswept cliffs and views out over a thundering ocean before ending up at pristine Medlands Beach. Rumour has it that Great Barrier has the 10th greatest walk in New Zealand but the locals prefer to keep their unique spot off the beaten tourist path so they declined the tell us where! But perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of Great Barrier was its view of the sky, nothing short of spectacular in a peaceful, serene way. I now understand why the island was awarded dark sky sanctuary status in October 2017, one of only three places in the world to have this honour. There are no power stations on GB therefore all power is created via solar panels and generators. As a result there are no street lights and at night it is as black as black. Hilde, from the Netherlands, runs stargazing company, Good Heavens. She arrived on the Barrier as a backpacker 20 years ago and never left. www.eastlife.co.nz

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We spent the night with her learning about constellations, Orion, the star signs and discussing the Milky Way. We enjoyed a close up view of the stars from her impressive telescope which, because of its size, I mistook for a monumental statue. Huge it was! To keep city folk comfortable she sets them up with camp chairs, hot chocolate and homemade brownie and although our booking was meant to be two hours, she had so much to share we stayed for three. Hilde, I’m sure, could have kept going all night. We definitely picked the right weekend to have a taste of the island nightlife; the only pub on the Barrier is Irish – Currach Irish Pub was opened 20 years ago by Phil and his Irish wife Marie – and the Saturday night just happened to be St Paddy’s Day . We drank Guinness and green tequila and danced all night to the Irish band. I was lucky enough to have my friend Carol who lives on Barrier introduce us to a few of the locals. Everyone had a story to www.eastlife.co.nz

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tell and none of them, dull – just fascinating! One local, nicknamed The Hermit, leaves his house just three times a year. He makes his own rum and has an impressive veggie garden but no fridge. On the other hand he does have a canon that he blasts every now and again. Then there’s the wealthy set with immaculate Omaha-worthy baches, predominantly at Medlands Beach. Many owners helicopter in for three weeks at Christmas. An unofficial tiki tour of some of Carol’s favourite haunts included breakfast at the Pah Café with a perfect coffee and eggs benedict. Next stop, Shoal Bay Pottery owned by the lovely Sarah. When you make a purchase she writes her bank account down on a card with the amount and you just pay her online when you arrive home – so trusting. I just had to enquire, ‘does everyone pay?’ She shrugged, laughed and said she’s not sure,

she doesn’t check her bank account very often but no stress, ‘money isn’t everything’. Sara’s place is a treasure trove of creative, quirky and just crazy stuff – an overload of the senses and so much to look at that neither my eyes, or my camera, could quite absorb it all. The wooden petrel, the driftwood fence adorned with all sorts of trinkets, the stone couches in the garden, an old motor cycle helmet on a pole (covered in decorations), spider webs, fish bones and bird bones on window ledges – the mad professor’s lab has nothing on this! The art gallery is another must see, a hub for all the creatives that live on this magical island. It’s a showcase of paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, crochet decorations, jewellery, the Great Barrier skincare range and more. There were only a few dining establishments but enough for us to enjoy some meals out. Lunch at Fat Puku was a treat; burgers at Swallow – so good they have been on TVNZ’s Breakfast Show – and Scoff and Tackle, a bakery which

sells mouth-watering cream buns just like Mum used to make back in the day. Growing one’s own veggies and trading or sharing eggs, fish, greens and herbs is pretty much a given on the island. The pace of life took me back to when everything was a bit slower – even in Auckland – a time when we stopped and smelt the roses, breathed a bit deeper and enjoyed the simple things in life. Of course, tourism is a huge part of the Barrier’s mini economy and provides income for many of the permanent 950 residents. Yet, locals want to preserve this paradise and keep some of the commercial madness of tourism at bay. That’s a hard balance to maintain. Although visitors to the island slows dramatically in winter and most businesses shut down for several months, I’m keen on a winter return when, apparently, the sky is even more incredible. I can’t imagine how so I must see for myself – here’s hoping for some more cloudless winter days and good flying weather! eastlife | july 2018 |

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rockabye’s recipe for winter wellness Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today, centre owner Caryn Mawkes has some tips to help keep children heathy over winter. The winter season is almost upon us, and now is a good time to start thinking about how you can keep yourself and your family healthy this winter. We all know with winter comes bugs and viruses that seem to be everywhere.

Clothing • Young children generate less body heat, and get cold quicker than adults. • Dress your child in layers of clothing that can be put on and taken off easily. • Children often won’t say if they’re cold, particularly if it means missing out on outside play. Put them in jackets they’ll wear and make wearing it part of the leaving-the-house routine. •E nsure your child wears a hat and socks as a lot of body heat is lost through children’s heads and feet.

Keep your home warm • It is important to keep your home warm and dry during winter for the health of your family. The recommended temperature for a home is around 18-20ºC. • Open windows during the day, even for a short time, then close them before the sun goes down or before you turn on the heating. • Having a heater that is installed out of your children’s reach is a good solution, or use a fire guard that is a safe distance from the heater. •A dehumidifier can also reduce damp and mould which can

contribute to respiratory illnesses, allergic reactions and infection.

Nutrition • While no food has been scientifically proven to ward off bugs, a nutritious diet will help to maintain all-round, good health. • Some of the best seasonal treats are pumpkin, carrots, potatoes, kumara, beetroot, kale, spinach, mushrooms, citrus fruit, kiwifruit and apples. • Homemade lemon and honey drinks are very soothing when feeling a little under the weather.

Keeping children entertained • Sometimes distraction is the only option for children who are unwell and waiting for a bug to pass. • Cuddle up under a blanket and read some story books (available from libraries). • Create a hut from upturned chairs with sheets over the top, then lay down some cushions and sit inside to read. • For those who are well, and need to burn some energy, try musical statues, ‘Simon says’ or ‘hide & seek’. • Don’t be afraid of the rain, get a good umbrella and coat – you can still enjoy a walk when there are a few rain drops. There’s nothing better than putting on a pair of gumboots and splashing through puddles.

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Radical changes to NCEA Level 1, which better involve families and students in the design of courses, are in the pipeline. Subsequently, the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins has called for the public to have its say. “Everybody will be able to have their say on the NCEA Review through a quick online survey,” Mr Hipkins says. “Those who want to make a more detailed submission will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, focus groups, hui, fono, complete a longer survey or make a written submission.” Submissions are open until September 16 and can be made via www.conversation.education. govt.nz where readers can also find more information on the review and ways to provide feedback. In addition, a Make Your Mark competition encourages young people to also become involved with the consultation on NCEA, which is part of the wider Education Conversation – Korero Matauranga. Designed to challenge young New Zealanders, from 5 to 20 years old, to share their vision of what education might look like in the future, the competition offers group grants, study grants, laptops and gift cards as prizes with spot prizes also up for grabs. The entries – in English and Te Reo Maori – will be showcased throughout New Zealand and will help guide the next steps of NCEA. The four Make Your Mark challenges are:

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Young Minds, Young Dreams The Tamariki Voice – Te Reo Rangatahi. Designed for our next generation of students, Young Minds, Young Dreams, invites younger New Zealanders to share their dreams for the future and tell the Government, “What education mean to us?”

It Starts with You. Express Yourself What the NCEA principles mean to me – Te putake o nga matapono NCEA ki ahau. Express Yourself is a creative storytelling challenge inspired by the five NCEA principles: Wellbeing, Inclusion & Equity, Coherence, Pathways and Credibility. Participants are asked to describe what these principles mean to them. Use your talents as creative storytellers to share your experience of NCEA and ideas for the future or what you think could change.

Emerging Leaders Carry our voice. Shape our future – Kawea te reo. Taraihia te pae tawhiti. This is aimed at young leaders in their schools, who will be asked to take a lead role gathering student views on NCEA and to make a formal submission to the Government, representing their local student voice.

Smart Ideas, Smart Futures Think big. Think education. Think student-centred – Whakaaro nui. Whakaaro roa. Whakaaro tangata. This design competition challenges recent NCEA participants to look at the whole system of design opportunities for NCEA. The top 10 applicants will be funded to attend a Design Lab event in Wellington and invited to participate in a co-design event looking at the next steps for NCEA. • Young Minds, Young Dreams category closes on July 29, 2018; the other three competitions run until the end of August. www.eastlife.co.nz

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actions to protect the environment More than ever, the detrimental impact of plastic on our planet is spurring businesses and people to reduce their use of plastic. Students at Howick Primary School have also taken up this cause. They have launched a programme called 1.6 to Zero under the guidance of digital technologies specialist teacher, David Kinane. Their aim is to help reduce the 1.6 billion plastic bags consumed in

New Zealand every year to zero. The students are currently taking discarded plastic bags and exploring ways to upcycle them into other products such as tote bags, shopping bags, lunch wraps, book bags and pencil cases which they are selling to the community to raise funds for their bigger goal. They are aiming to build a micro plastic recycling plant. To do this,

they want to expand their plastic recycling and plastic awareness endeavour to allow them to recycle harder plastics. Based on the Precious Plastics open source model, they are keen to build a plastic shredder and a plastic extrusion machine but need to raise the funds through their efforts in the school’s ‘maker space’ – an area set aside for creative productivity.

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Swim time FOR BABIES DENTAL CARE A WIDE ROLE YVONNE VANNOORT, from Sanctuary Dental, Bishop Dunn Place, Botany talks about checking dental health early.

As parents, we want what is best for our children in every way. Many parents are well aware of the specific milestones that our children should reach during the first 18 months of life. However, there are several important growth and development factors that should be evaluated for each child during the first decade of life. Surprisingly, it is your child’s dentist who becomes the guardian of normal facial growth and development. We believe that the role of your dentist is more than just taking care of your child’s teeth. Our goal is to monitor and guide the growth and development of young children to achieve the following: • A healthy airway. • A functional bite. • Jaw joints working well and without pain or clicking. • A lifetime of dental health. • A well balanced and pleasant face and smile. As parents, we often see the signs of airway problems, however they may go unnoticed. The following are a few of the symptoms:

• Airway problems. • Mouth breathing, lips apart. • Chapped, dry lips and red, inflammed gums. • Dark circles beneath the eyes. (Venous pooling). • Changes in head posture, posturing the head forward and tipping the forehead backwards to improve the airway. • Tonsil and adenoids problems. • Chronic sinus and throat problems. • Snoring, children should not snore! • Grinding of teeth. • Extended bed wetting. • Reflux into the eustachian tube leading to inner ear infections. When corrected early in life, the facial growth is encouraged to return to harmonious growth and development. Using various appliances and functional dentistry, I can modify the abnormal growth pattern and restore the balance of growth that nature intended. Taking your child to a functional dentist as early as possible, even as early as age three, can be very beneficial. We wish your family good health, balanced faces and beautiful smiles!

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The water-wise team at Farm Cove Swim School have consistently won the confidence of children learning to swim. It is the only home-based, private swim school located in the Howick and Pakuranga area and offers a clean, friendly and safe environment where the aim is to provide a top class service with small class sizes, an indoor heated pool and qualified instructors. There is only one lesson in the pool at a time and there is a big playroom adjacent to keep siblings happy while parents have a cuppa. This means swimmers are more focused on the lesson and less likely to be distracted. Pre-schoolers swim Monday to Friday between 9am and 3.30pm. They are only two swimmers per class and all lessons are 30 minutes. When they turn 5 years old, these students have preference to move to the popular after-school classes. After-school classes have either three or four swimmers in a class, depending on ability. Farm Cove Swim School also offers lessons during the school holidays. Watch our Facebook page for details, or for more information email farmcoveswim@gmail.com.

WHY TEACH BABIES TO SWIM? Children should never be left unattended near water – drownings are all too common in New Zealand. With that in mind the benefits of them having swimming lessons while young is immeasurable. • Fundamental Lessons: Children enrolled in baby swim lessons learn fundamental water skills which make it easier for them to learn to swim when they are older. Simple skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking their legs and moving their bodies in the water are learned at baby swim lessons. Small children are also taught water safety lessons such as the importance of staying with a parent around water and not running or rough-housing around water.

• Exercise: Both adults and children can benefit from the activity and exercise at swim lessons. For most adults, such exercise may not be strenuous but it encourages activity. Children need exercise too and baby swim lessons encourage them to move in the water by digging their arms and kicking their legs. When exposed to an active lifestyle and the fun of swimming, children are more likely to pursue active pastimes as they grow. • Overcoming Fear: Fear of the water is strong in many people. Children are often uncomfortable around the water and can be reluctant to enter the water. When parents take swim lessons with a child, they are in a perfect position to help him or her overcome any fears and to be comfortable in the water. What’s more, a parent is sometimes more effective at helping a child overcome fear than a teacher the child doesn’t yet know or trust. Baby swim classes can help children overcome any fear of putting their faces in the water. Working through such fears with a young child will help him or her to swim more readily when older.

WHAT HAPPENS AT SWIMMING LESSONS? Baby swim teachers aim to make sessions relaxed and fun – check out www.babycentre.co.uk/ a554804/games-to-play-with-yourbaby-under-12-months. Babies are born with the ability to do primitive swimming strokes. Our teachers build on these natural reflexes until your child is completely happy moving in and through the water. Farm Cove Swim School also welcomes coffee groups – catch-up with your coffee group in the big playroom, next to the pool, before or after your swim. Email farmcoveswim@gmail.com to enquire about spaces. Farm Cove Swim School – enquiries: phone 021 0290 9067 or 577 2021, Facebook page: Farm Cove Swim School www.eastlife.co.nz

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School STEAMs ahead Modern technology has impacted hugely on school life everywhere over the past decade with many exciting results including STEAM, an educational approach to learning which uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. engineering student, who visits Pigeon Mountain School to support the young designers with their concepts and models.

One example of innovative learning driven by computers and the internet is a science and technology partnership which is being developed between Pigeon Mountain School, and Cixi School, located some 100 kilometres south of Shanghai, China.

Students enjoy comparing their plans and prototypes with their peers in a classroom more than 9000km away. They benefit greatly from their interactions and discoveries, not only in the area of science and technology, but about issues affecting Chinese society, and how 11-year-olds in another country experience school life.

Weekly sessions see students in the two sister schools connected in real-time over a digital link up. A translator, based in central Auckland helps facilitate and translate the sessions, which are focused on building unique solutions to recycling problems in both countries.

Students from Cixi School are planning to make a real life visit to Auckland later this year when they will build on their virtual links and extend their collaborative projects with their Kiwi buddies.

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Students enjoy the visual connection and project interaction made possible by the digital link up between Pigeon Mountain and Cixi schools.

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Beauty

COUNTER EYEING UP NEW CONCEALER Tired looking eyes can receive a real boost from Natio’s new Under Eye Cushion Concealer (7ml, RRP $21.50). The innovative cushion applicator concealer offers a lightweight and velvet-soft formula to even out the complexion, blur imperfections and conceal any hint of under-eye darkness or puffiness. Formulated with anti-oxidant pomegranate, kakadu plum and vitamin E to moisturise, this cosmetic ‘must-have’ blends easily into skin to revitalise your complexion. Available at pharmacies and some department stores nationwide from July 5.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BABY CARE Globally renowned for its essential oils, Young Living has released its latest collection of skincare solutions, bath and body products, nutritional supplements and at home products in New Zealand. All infused with 100% pure essential oil blends, the NZ range also includes the Young Living Seedlings™ line of naturally gentle, safe and pure products for the littlest members of our families. These soothing formulas are made without alcohol, parabens, synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes, or other unwanted ingredients. Seedlings™ products are made with only 100 percent plant-based ingredients, the light, calming scent including a blend of lavender, bergamot, coriander, geranium and ylang ylang.

GO BEYOND CLEAN – PURIFY YOUR SKIN Take your skin to the next level with the new Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying range designed to target daily impurities without disrupting the skin’s barrier. In creating the Purifying range, Neutrogena scientists studied the interaction between cleansing ingredients and the skin barrier to ensure these products delivered purification-level cleansing without trade-offs such as stripping skin or uncomfortable dryness. The range includes a clay cleanser that doubles as a mask (RRP $12.99) and ultra-gentle cooling gel scrub (RRP $12.99) and micellar-infused wipes ($RRP $8.99) complemented by micellar water (RRP $15.99).

BEAUTY BALM DEFINES NATURAL BEAUTY Redefining the concept of ‘natural beauty’, Weleda introduces Beauty Balm, a tinted day cream designed to conceal minor blemishes and correct tone. The multi-tasking, plant-based formula hydrates, mattifies, refines the appearance of the skin and strengthens skin’s natural protective barrier. Dermatologically tested and NATRUE certified natural, Weleda Beauty Balm is suitable for all skin types. Available in two shades, Nude and Bronze (both RRP $28.90) from selected Farmers stores.

BONDI SANDS – WINTER WHITE SAVIOUR Lusting after that tropical heat in these colder months? Move over winter – here’s the answer to achieving an island glow without leaving on a jet plane.

shade with the added bonus of a fresh coconut scent, Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in Dark is simple to apply and aims to give a flawless finish.

Formulated with skin nourishing ingredients such as jojoba oil and aloe vera, Bondi Sands’ range of ‘at-home’ self-tanners leave a long-lasting, bronzed effect whilst keeping skin hydrated and nourished for the ultimate Bondi Beach babe look.

For a subtle, dewy glow, enhance skin’s natural tone with Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Dry Oil. The superior dry oil formula dries upon application and develops over three hours; no showering required.

In fact, it’s all too easy to get that ‘four weeks in Koh Samui’ tan without going far. For a deeper

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Simply treat yourself to an extra 10 minutes in the bathroom to glide the oil on to skin and emerge ready to take on the day

with a goddess-like glow. High-tech meets sun-kissed perfection in the form of Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk for the face. Enriched with antioxidants and vitamin E, this daily moisturiser’s dual action formulation keeps cheeks hydrated, nourished and tanned all year round. For those short on time, Bondi Sands goes bigger and better (yet again) with its revolutionary Express Tan formula. With no need to plan for the tan, take your tone from English rose to

Bondi Beach babe in lightning fast speed. The ultra-lightweight aerosol foam absorbs quickly into the skin, with just 30 minutes of development time delivering a light/medium tan for that head-to-toe glow. www.eastlife.co.nz

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Sweeter sweaters The days are darker; the nights are chillier but no need to shiver! Loobie’s Story deals to sweater weather with its fresh look knitwear, offering a collection of key layering pieces that merge playful bohemianism with vital wearability.

providing a the kind of warmth and comfort needed for days that call for relaxing in front of a roaring fire or alternatively embarking on ski slope fun.

Luxe layers are reinvigorated with cocooning silhouettes in unexpected colours such as cloud and spice, while embellishments add a playful element to otherwise classic styles.

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Modernised with tassel detailing, the oversized Storm Sweater is perfectly offset when paired with denim or a printed scarf. The ultimate layering piece, the Terrace Sweater introduces relaxed winter optimism featuring detailing on the sleeve. Fashioned in luxurious wool blends, there’s plenty of choice to suit individual taste with each piece

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It’s our birthday!

but How could this Happen

to me?

Owner-optometrist of Eyes of Howick, KRISTINE JENSEN reminisces on what fifteen years in business has brought her way.

CLIVE PLUCKNETT, Naturopath, Bachelor Holistic Health Science, AdvDip Naturopathy, AdvDip Nutrition, AdvDip Western Herbal Medicine, PG Dip Cancer Nutrition Medicine, PG Dip Mental Health Nutrition, PG Dip AntiAgeing Medicine, MBA(Dist), BA, PG Dip Science. It was a grey old Saturday morning and I was with a new client. Her opening line was, “But how could this happen to me?”. I wish I had a vitamin pill for every time I’ve heard that line. Meg was 49, a mother of three, with a busy job and a full life. In the past week she had something else….a cancer diagnosis. I listened as Meg related her routine of strict diet, drinking water, low alcohol and gym. Sure, life was a rush with a fair share of stress, but nothing that would explain her diagnosis. It just didn’t make any sense. As Meg talked I was reading her body signs and making mental notes: “check toxicity”, “looks like an estrogen/progesterone imbalance”, “bet that bowel is slow” and so on. The amazing thing about the human body is that it is always talking to you. We have just forgotten the language. Meg was struggling with the decision whether to follow the conventional route, the natural route or both. A tough decision which few people are qualified to make when they get a cancer

diagnosis dumped on them. Her specialist had assured her that it was necessary to start chemo immediately or she had little chance of survival. I listened carefully to a woman who was understandably scared, overloaded with advice from well meaning people and did not know who to listen to. I recommended a few simple tests so that Meg could get a better understanding of what was going on in her body. She agreed. Meg had high levels of inflammation, oxidative stress, high levels of toxicity, her body was overly acid, her immune system was tired and she was lacking in key nutrients. These conditions are associated with cancer. With one in three women getting cancer, perhaps a more pertinent question for Meg might have been, “How has your body managed to hold off the cancer until now?’ To find out how Meg made her decision and follow her journey, please visit www.bewell.net.nz. For more information about cancer, visit www.cancernutrtion.net.nz

Disclaimer: This article is general information only and is not to be used as a substitute to professional, personalised advice. The views are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or editor.

Within the madness of life I have just realised that Eyes of Howick has just had its 15th birthday! So, what has that one and a half decades held for me? We have moved house twice; Bucklands Beach Peninsula and now Cockle Bay, relocated the practice and rebranded from the former Visique of Howick, got married, had our beautiful daughter, become entrenched in Cockle Bay Playcentre and now Shelly Park Primary, got fit then unfit again, acquired a cat, lost precious loved ones, had several holidays, attended many conferences, enjoyed four stints of post graduate study and just turned 46! It has been a busy time and, like the rest of you, sometimes it is hard to find time to maintain my own wellbeing. So, I have begun diarising exercise, I’m making a regular habit that if I have a health concern not to muck around but seek professional advice and I’m aiming to get more sleep! All this because I believe in order to make the most of the years ahead, my health needs to be a priority. If I put my optometrist hat on, I know that vision has a significant impact on the length and quality of life. Research shows that vision impairment is associated with an increased risk of falls, hip fractures, depression, social isolation, greater need for

To celebrate our birthday, we are offering a 2 for 1 eye exam special – simply book an eye exam with a friend and you will pay for only one consultation. What better way to give the gift of sight! Book online at www.eyesofhowick.co.nz community services and greater risk of admission to nursing homes. As our population ages and the average lifespan lengthens, more people will be faced with the challenge of adapting to vision loss. The good news is, however, that 75% of the world’s blindness is preventable, so by scheduling an eye exam every couple of years, maintaining a healthy diet and including moderate exercise along with wearing UV protection, you are well on your way to ensuring at least your eyesight is the best it can be.

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Personal enhancement procedures Respected plastic surgeon, MARTIN REES from Marina Specialists addresses the desire by many people to improve on biological features they were born with or changes that have occurred through ageing.

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Human nature is such that many of us are not content with how we look or ‘who we are’ for some reason. Nearly all of us have an aesthetic sense that we use to recognise what is beautiful in life; a flower, a bird, child or one’s partner; even one’s self! Equally there are some creatures, sights or people that we do not like to look at as our aesthetic sense of beauty is offended, which is an unpleasant experience.

What is vitally important is to engage with a plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with; someone whose integrity you can trust, who has many years of experience with well-honed surgical skills to produce consistently good results with a minimum number of unwanted side effects.”

We all have a strong sense of personal identity from seeing ourselves in photos (as other people see us) or in the mirror as we usually see ourselves ( the reverse of how we actually look!) Some people are unfortunately born with features that are outside the ‘normal range’ (biological variation). Some of us as we age change considerably and become something we are not used to seeing...a face or body reminiscent of our mother or father! That person looking back at me is no longer ‘me’ as my brain remembers but the image of an old man or woman. So many patients tell me things like this. The photos taken at a family wedding often catch one unawares, ‘side-on’ showing that humped or hooked nose, or a thick, fat neck that isn’t obvious from the front when looking in the mirror.

This may precipitate a person into seeking professional advice from a plastic surgeon as to what can be done to ‘reverse the clock’ or take 20 years off the face. Some people like to ‘grow old gracefully’ and simply accept themselves as they are. They are perfectly content with themselves and their lives. Others struggle with the effects of ageing and want to fight against it as strongly as possible.

subtle changes are all that are needed.

Modern surgical techniques and medical advances can produce some astounding transformations for the better. Big improvements are often possible; sometimes

This person must be able to offer high quality surgery and be available for post-op care and support. No one regrets buying quality.

What is vitally important is to engage with a plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with; someone whose integrity you can trust and who has many years of experience with well-honed surgical skills to produce consistently good results with a minimum number of unwanted side effects.

Going for the cheapest price with a holiday thrown in at a distant and exotic destination may be a good idea at the time but I’ve seen many complications and bad results from ‘cosmetic tourism’. It is much better not to go to someone whose credentials, skills and training cannot be easily ascertained. At Marina Specialists we offer quality surgery in a quality facility with quality after care by highly skilled surgeons with many years of training and surgical experience to produce results you will be pleased with and we can be proud of!

Martin Rees FRACS Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Marina Specialists, First Floor, “Compass Building”, Ara Tai Drive, Half Moon Bay Marina, Bucklands Beach Ph 534 4040, EDI: marinasp, www.plassurg.co.nz, www.marinamedical.co.nz www.eastlife.co.nz

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Layering on the makeup is taking a backseat to a naturally beautiful look. What’s more, clear skin means a smooth, fresh base for anything we want to put on it. Vivo wants nothing more than to encourage women to love the skin they have.

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This month Vivo Hair & Beauty Howick talks about skin care essentials. In what feels like the dawn of a new age, it would be difficult to miss the buzz in the air surrounding women. A new, empowering mantra is emerging – ‘embrace yourself, love yourself, be yourself’.

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‘But my skin is not clear!’ we hear you protest. At Vivo, we understand, particularly during these colder months. When the complexion appears ruddy and dehydrated, it’s tempting to focus on covering up blemishes instead of healing them.

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Lainey, Vivo’s beauty therapist in Howick says, “Using the wrong products, or even too many, can mean the skin becomes inflamed, puffy and dermatitis-prone.” With so many skin care options available today, it can be a confusing maze of dead ends and wrong turns to find the one that is right for you. But, Vivo can help with your breakout breakthrough! “By being strategic and patient with your skincare you can eliminate the need for foundation and other cover-ups all together,” explains Lainey, who says the beauty therapists at Vivo are

passionate when it comes to educating clients about their skin. An in-depth skin analysis is performed at your first visit to a Vivo beauty therapist. This is then used by your therapist to design a treatment plan that will help your skin go from woe to glow. “Vivo offers an extensive range of facials, peels and microdermabrasion options as well as a comprehensive array of carefully chosen cosmeceuticals,” Lainey says. “Cosmeceuticals are skincare products containing compounds which are ‘alive’, such as essential oils or other biologically active ingredients that affect the skin pharmaceutically. “We also have an ongoing training programme for our beauty therapists meaning they’re always up to date with the latest in beauty science and treatments”. A particularly powerful and popular treatment offered by Vivo is the Blueberry Antioxidant Facial Peel, perfect for these chillier days. Lainey says the blueberry acids and extracts perform to soften and soothe rough, dehydrated skin revealing a smooth, more balanced complexion. “You’ll be ready to face the world – with a beautifully clear face, that is!”

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New name, new location, BRIGHT NEW SMILE FOR HOWICK

The value of a beautiful, bright smile can’t be underestimated; the same goes for vibrant, ambient dental premises where clients feel relaxed and welcome. That’s why Leah Taylor, owner of the newly opened Howick Village Denture Studio, has created a practice which exudes colour with a modern yet distinctly New Zealand vibe. Formerly PDP Dentures in Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, the renamed practice is in keeping with its move to The Terraces in Wellington Street, Howick and also with Leah’s desire to embrace her new location and the Howick community although she didn’t count on a broken ankle while making the move mid-June. “Our move to The Terraces has brought us into the heart of a lively village with ample parking as well as shops and cafes nearby – it’s perfect but I’ll have to wait a while before I can explore properly!” Leah has also ensured the new studio is impeccable, a neutral backdrop enhanced by bold green, yellow and orange furnishing accentuated by a large mural influenced by the New Zealand environment.

breath, Leah has been focused on the new clinic where she is supported by a team of five all committed to making the denture experience comfortable and successful. Their dedication has attracted clients from as far afield as the UK, Tokelau Islands, the USA and Australia as well as referrals from dentists and oral surgeons from throughout the country. Because patients are at the heart of her service, Leah and her team are intent on listening carefully so they fully understand what is expected of them and the service they provide.

Howick Village Denture Studio owner Leah Taylor, laboratory manager Julie Lim and receptionist Penny Hood. Photos Wayne Martin high end clinic it also uses the very best European products, all the latest equipment and keeps all denture care products in stock too.

“I wanted it to be warm and inviting with a colourful approach to encourage and reassure patients,” she says.

Holding prominent roles in various bodies associated with her profession means Leah is always in the know. “We’re constantly updating our skills and keeping abreast with new techniques and materials. It’s also a fantastic way of networking with other dental professionals and accessing resources.”

While the new site and new name instigate a new era, Howick Village Denture Studio is all about giving people confident smiles. An award-winning clinical dental technician, with more than 25 years’ experience, Leah is president of the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists and was recently invited to be a speaker at the NZ Dental Expo. “Although I lecture widely both in New Zealand and overseas, it was wonderful to be asked to address New Zealand’s largest dental conference – a real honour.” However, taking little time to draw

“We expect patients who have struggled with their dentures in the past to find the answer here,” Leah says. “We come across many people who have had problems for a long time and we make it our mission to fix them, ensuring they leave with a happy smile.” Specialising in high quality, aesthetically-pleasing full dentures, partial dentures, Vitallium

dentures, Valplast dentures, implant retained dentures (in conjunction with oral surgeons and dentists) and mouth guards, and more importantly, Howick Village Denture Studio offers personalised, friendly service. The new Howick Village site has its own on-site lab, where customfitted dentures are made, repairs done and dentures relined. As a

After care service is another domain where this team excels. “We put together a lovely care package which teaches new denture wearers how to look after their dentures. So, to make you a no-obligation consultation appointment and experience our new easy access location, give us a call, or visit the website…. We would love to see you.”

Howick Village Denture Studio The Terraces, 6/10 Wellington Street, Howick. Ph 09 576 6987. www.howickdentures.co.nz www.eastlife.co.nz

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It’s fine, rain or shine, with

Scooterpac

Don’t be stuck indoors this winter, get out and about with a Scooterpac canopy. The Scooterpac Canopy is a break-through universal folding canopy which fits almost any mobility scooter on sale today. It’s a ticket to all-weather mobility, allowing scooter users to battle the elements without fear.

Scooterpac is available exclusively at Independent Living, your local not-for-profit organisation committed to making daily living easier for people with impairments. When it comes to your safety, there are no compromises. That’s why the Scooterpac uses high aircraft grade aluminium that goes through multiple quality control stages to ensure perfect operation come rain or shine. It has full visibility forwards and sideways, and it’s secure up to 32kmph/20mph. Scooterpac’s ingenious mechanism lets the canopy fold back behind the seat when not in use and sets up in seconds when needed, just like a convertible. It is made from specialist waterproof fabric, with ultra-durable polymer sides and a high-clarity windscreen. Part of the genius of the Scooterpac

is the way it fits on almost any scooter sold today. Most scooters accept the mountings without any adjustment but, if required, brackets can be supplied which are custom made to fit models with a trickier mounting. The Scooterpac canopy is available in ‘Standard’ and ‘XL’ but speak to a technology specialist at Independent Living who will be able to determine which size is needed. The Scooterpac Canopy should be fitted by a mobility technician in under 20 minutes and can be opened in just 30 seconds. At Independent Living there is a team of skilled and knowledgeable specialists making a real difference in the local community. They can provide information about support services, assistive products and general information so that you can live your life, your way.

The Independent Living mobile service also provides free in-home mobility scooter demonstrations to assist with selecting the right scooter to best suit individual needs, and home environment. What’s more, they’ll happily provide free delivery and in-home training for any scooter purchase in the Auckland metro region.

Become a Scooterpac dealer We’re always looking for world-class businesses to partner with. Scooterpac is developed with care and attention, so we need retailers, who really care about their customers, to sell them. If you are interested in retailing Scooterpac, call Justin Williams 027 283 0310.

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VINTAGE ROUNDUP

PLEASING BAROSSA REDS Wine columnist and connoisseur, DENNIS KNILL, gives his view on new releases and awardwinning vintages. In 1847 Johann Gramp planted the first commercial vineyards along the banks of Jacobs Creek in the Barossa Valley. Some 170 years on, Jacobs Creek today is famous around the world for its bold reds as well as owning one of the most identifiable wine labels in Australia.

HONEY SOY RANGITIKEI CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS How sweet is this little recipe, courtesy of Happy Valley Honey? Some chicken dishes are only good enough for a Colonel but this one will have all ranks marching to its beat, all the way to the table!

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Mix together soy and honey, lemon, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and sesame oil. Marinate the Rangitikei chicken drumsticks for three hours. Place in a roasting tin, cover with foil and roast in the oven at 180 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for a further 25 minutes or until the marinade has reduced and glazed the chicken drumsticks. Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onion.

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For wine lovers who haven’t visited the wine lands of South Australia, the Barossa is the most fascinating vineyard in the entire state and just a one hour, leisurely drive from Adelaide. On exiting the Northern Expressway, spires of fairy tale churches stretching heavenward compete with grand gum trees and ancient bluestone cottages which stand guard over rows of primordial vines. Whether autumn or spring, the diversity of colour is breathtaking. From reds, browns and ochres in autumn to golden hills and green vines in spring all make for an unforgettable experience. And, around every corner, the Barossa lives up to

its reputation as one the most inspiring wineland destinations in the country. Here are two exceptionally priced reds from the Barossa that won’t disappoint.

JACOB CREEK DOUBLE BARREL ’15 SHIRAZ RRP $22 – displays great structure and texture with an abundance of concentrated fruit that delivers great balance. Its firm backbone of ripe dry tannins will be a crowd pleaser.

JACOB CREEK DOUBLE BARREL ’15 CABERNET SAUVIGNON RRP $22 – rich and satisfying in flavour this affordable and full bodied wine is long and structured with a smooth soft tannin finish. Will cellar well .

Create the ultimate spaCe for your home Kitchens on Highbrook can design and build the kitchen of your dreams. Owner Andy Wood has over 30 years experience in the industry and he and his friendly team make it a breeze to turn your dreams into reality. Kitchens on Highbrook in-house designers work with you to create a unique space, tailored to your individual needs. Our kitchens are of the highest quality and all locally manufactured ensuring that you will be the envy of your neighbourhood. Visit our stunning Highbrook showroom with six different, exquisite kitchens. www.eastlife.co.nz

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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 (3-6.30pm) EVERY DAY. Enjoy $5.50 house wines (standard pour), $20* jugs, $25 jugs* and chips! SUNDAY ROAST, every Sunday 11am-late, $20 or $26 with a drink combo (select beers and house wine 150ml). Open Mon 3pm-late, Tues-Thurs 12pm-late, Fri-Sun 11am-late and we’re serving breakfast and lunch until 3pm. Book to avoid disappointment! *Not Emersons, Stella or Tokyo Dry.

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fruit world dannemora Fruit World Dannemora has kept local pantries and fridges full for more than a decade. We offer an extensive range of fresh fruit and veggies, from the ‘garden variety’ to the exotic, plus have a wide range of local and imported grocery items. Come visit us and check out the range of products and our weekly specials. Our friendly staff are here to help. Fruit World Dannemora is conveniently located just 2 minutes drive from Botany Mall at 345 Chapel Rd (next door to the Mad Butcher). Open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 7 days a week.

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Double Dutch

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See page 32 for more about Food Snob’s fantastic Dutch Gouda cheeses and to learn how to make more delicious dishes, visit foodsnob.co.nz.

Dutch Cumin Gouda & Apple Stuffed Chicken Ingredients

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• 4 chicken breasts • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped • 1 cooking apple, sliced • 100g Food Snob Cumin Gouda Cheese

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Method Preheat oven to 190°C and line a baking dish with parchment or foil. Heat frying pan with olive oil. Sear both sides of chicken breast until golden brown, and remove from heat. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with apple slices, grated Cumin Gouda

and a sprinkle of thyme. Place on baking dish, season with salt & pepper and a sprinkle of thyme. Bake for 20 mins until chicken is cooked through.

Since its launch, Daikoku Restaurant has opened several Teppan-Yaki branches in Auckland and is also the first in NZ to offer Ramen Noodles. At Daikoku Botany, Ramen Noodles, in addition to Teppan-Yaki, are served in our separate Japanese cuisine area. Check out 12 delicious types of Ramen made by our veteran Japanese cuisine chef of more than 35 years experience – he prepares it with ‘Japanese technique & heart’. Prices start at $11.50. Open 7 days: Mon-Sat 12pm-2pm, 5.30pm-9.30pm, Sun 12pm-2.30pm, 5.30pm-9pm. 1F ASB Bank Building, Botany Town Centre, Parkway Dr, Botany Phone 09 273 8222 www.daikoku.co.nz JU0628

Dutch Gouda Cheese tarts Ingredients • 250g savoury shortcrust pastry sheets • 20g unsalted butter • 1/2 an onion, thinly sliced • 90g (1 cup) thinly sliced button mushrooms • 20g unsalted butter • 1 Tbsp plain flour • 250ml milk (1 cup) • 50g diced ham • 60g grated Food Snob Gouda cheese • 1 Tbsp lemon juice • Freshly ground black pepper and nutmeg • 40g grated Food Snob Dutch Gouda cheese • Ground paprika

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another 2 mins or until bases are dry. Remove from oven and reduce the temperature to 150°C. Melt 20g butter. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 mins until soft. Add mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender, transfer to a plate. Melt remaining 20g butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 min. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously, until smooth. Simmer until thickened. Remove sauce from heat and stir in onions, mushrooms, ham, grated Food Snob Dutch Gouda, lemon juice, pepper and nutmeg. Carefully pour mixture into pastry shells and top with extra grated Food Snob Dutch Gouda. Dust with paprika if desired and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden. Cool in tins. Serve warm with a side salad for a delicious light lunch.

the burbs eatery Tucked away in Farm Cove you’ll find The Burbs Eatery. Frequented by loyal local customers, they come for their daily hit of Allpress coffee and for the delicious food. A selection of sweet and savoury treats are readily on offer from the cabinet or order from the small but perfectly formed menu. All food is made in-house using free range eggs and meat. The Burbs also offers out catering – call the team. Open Monday-Friday, 7am-2pm, and Saturday, 7.30am-2pm. 190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove Phone 09 576 8840 www.facebook.com/the burbs JU0252-v2

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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.

ALL BLACK BREW After beating Les Bleus black and blue in June, the All Blacks look set to prove themselves the best of the Southern Hemisphere’s top rugby squads. To show their support, Steinlager is serving up a limited edition black lager, dark in colour yet crisp in flavour. Steinlager Black (ABV 5.5%) is available from supermarkets and liquor outlets (12 packs $29.99) and on tap in selected bars.

BEST OF BRITISH, GOOD AS GOUDA! ‘Board’ of those garden variety cheese selections? If so, it could be time to lay out a couple of ‘Dutch treats’ and an ‘old English’ favourite during your next soiree! Produced by the (not really so snooty) folk at Food Snob, Dutch Gouda, Dutch Cumin Gouda (RRP $9.99 per 200g wedge) and Aged English Cheddar ($9.95, 150g wheel) combine traditional methods with quality ingredients to present flavours fit to flatter any platter. To learn how to make some tasty dishes using cheeses such as these, see page 31 or visit foodsnob.co.nz.

EVEN AUSSIES HAVE GREAT TASTE! Since the underarm incident, trust between Kiwis and their Aussie cousins has been put to the test on numerous occasions. However, when it comes to our honey, it seems those from the West Island know well that we wouldn’t put them crook! So much so, in fact, that Manuka Health New Zealand honey has been voted ‘Most Trusted Honey Brand’ in a survey by Australian Reader’s Digest. So here’s a little bouquet to Manuka Health which is better than a brick bat any day... even when facing underarm deliveries!

FANCY A CAN O’ JOE? Nitro has taken a can-do approach to coffee. By flooding its coffee with tiny nitrogen bubbles and using handpicked coffee and oat milk, the people at Minor Figures have produced dairy-free coffee best served cold from a can. Available from health food shops and supermarkets (RRP $4.75, 200ml), Nitro cold brew coffee comes in the three flavours: Black, Latte and Mocha.

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KORNY AND DELICIOUS TOO! New Zealand Kettle Korn’s Fairy Snack Mother has once again waved her magic wand to transform the classic Kiwi chip into a new delicious popcorn option by now adding Sour Cream and Chives to the NZ Kettle Korn range. Allergy-friendly and certified free of dairy, gluten, soy, GMO and peanuts, this treat will have vegans rejoicing. And, for those wondering whether to snack or not, do remember New Zealand Kettle Korn is an official Eat My Lunch partner and to date has donated more than 100,000 bags and $40,000 to the school lunch programme. The new Sour Cream and Chives popcorn (RRP $3.49) is available from Countdown, New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets nationwide. www.eastlife.co.nz

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HOW ‘BAZAAR’! Warm feet and cold floors do not make good bedfellows, particularly in winter. But why cover our rooms in carpets when we can adorn them with rugs such as those produced for generations by Istanbul-based Dhoku? At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul has become renowned for producing some of the finest rugs in the world. Roughly translating as ‘texture’, Dhoku’s authentic Turkish

rugs feature designs from traditional to contemporary. While it seems every Memet in Istanbul (apparently) has a brother or a cousin with a rug shop – as many a backpacker would attest! – this company exports its hand-woven rugs worldwide. So, if you have a love for rugs, there’s no need to make a date to have one waiting in Istanbul (not Constantinople), simply contact the company via dhoku.com.

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Tapping into vintage love The ‘vintage revolution’ has been tracking for several decades but momentum has picked up not just in the field of fashion but across interior design too.

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For example, Kohler has introduced a range of bathroom tapware which references the form and ornamentation of the Edwardian period and introduces new, deep, rich textures such as oil-rubbed and vibrant brushed bronze!

Each piece in the collection is distinct in terms of form and ornamentation but, while the aesthetics are vintage, the range’s performance is full of innovation.

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Record prices for Nz Total Focus Principal, Greg Roy areinz, gives an update on the local real estate market happenings.

A new record high median price for the country was struck in May. Data just released from REINZ shows the national median is up $27,000 from last year and hit the new record of $562,000. This increase is down to 13 of the 16 regions lifting their medians, with five regions seeing double digit annual increases, while three regions – Northland, Tasman and Manawatu/Whanganui – set new record medians in April. Gisborne and Southland joined Auckland as the only regions that saw a fall in their median price year on year. Starting with our local area, Eastern Beaches, the median continues to do see-saw with a move back upwards to $1,049,000 from the previous months $995,500.

This year we have seen a high of $1,099,000 down to the $995,500 in April. The current median is up, a mere, 1.8% from 12 months ago but down 4.6% from 24 months ago. Looking back five years, the median is up 53% which sounds okay until you compare the five year movement we recorded in April 2016 of 101.6%. Sales numbers increased for the month, up to 161 which is better than April’s 116 and only slightly less than 12 months ago when we had 171 sales for the month. Open homes are still attracting good numbers and multiple offers are often being presented on properties. However, we are seeing a marked increase in signed

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deals being conditional on the purchasers selling their existing home. This is highlighted by an increase in the average days to sell – currently 41 days for our local area. Twelve months ago it was 35 days and 12 months prior to that, just 30 days. For Auckland, overall sales numbers were 2331 for the month, which is an increase from May 2017’s 2211. As noted earlier the median was down from 12 months ago and rounded out at $852,000. The median price needle has hovered around this figure for the past few months and is, perhaps, an indication that this is as far as the market will settle. Auckland’s highest median price was struck in March 2017 at $900,000. The number of houses sold in May 2018 across New Zealand was 7578, up from 482 12 months ago. Some regions saw some relatively

The current Auckland market is offering a good window for owneroccupiers and first home buyers to re-enter the market.

large increases in sales year-onyear: Nelson was up 25.3% from 83 sales to 104, West Coast up 20.9% from 43 to 52 (the highest sales count in 6 years); Gisborne up 15.8% from 57 to 66 and Hawke’s Bay up 12.5% from 248 to 279 (the highest sales count in 14 months). The current Auckland market is offering a good window for owneroccupiers and first home buyers to re-enter the market. The investor buyers, whilst still active, are being cautious and are looking closely at do up costs and limits on rental incomes. With tightened lending restrictions, too, they are not always able to make things stack up leaving the door open for other types of buyers. Please feel free to contact me anytime on 0274 966 966 to discuss your property needs.

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Renewing Commercial Leases New Wynyard Wood partner, Arthur Chung who specialises in commercial property and construction law, clarifies common misconceptions in relation to rights of renewal in commercial leases Commercial leases often contain rights of renewal. Under the ADLS lease, a tenant may exercise the right by giving written notice to the landlord at least three months before the end of the term. Provided the tenant is not in breach of its lease at the time of giving notice, the landlord is required to grant the further lease term. The renewal process appears straightforward but there are some practical points to note:

If a renewal date coincides with a rent review date, renewal provisions normally require the renewal to be exercised before the new rent is determined. Tenants should therefore engage with their landlords early if the new rent will be a deciding factor on whether to exercise a renewal.

Lease renewals are rights exercisable by tenants only and most leases will require the tenant to provide a renewal notice to the landlord in writing before the renewal is effective. If no notice has been given and the tenant continues in occupation after the end of the current term, the tenant

will be “holding over” and can terminate the lease by giving the applicable notice under the holding over provision in the lease (20 working days in the ADLS lease).

In a holding over situation, a landlord can also terminate the lease by giving the applicable notice to the tenant. However, a tenant’s failure to give timely notice to renew is not always fatal. If a tenant has a right of renewal and the landlord refuses to grant it, the tenant can apply to court for relief under the Property Law Act 2007. The court has a wide discretion to grant relief and will consider: (a) why the tenant did not give timely notice; (b) whether that default was due to a landlord action; (c) the tenant’s conduct; (d) the prejudice to the tenant and the landlord if the relief is or is not granted; (e) the landlord’s motivation for refusing to renew; and (f) the interest of third parties. If you do find yourself in a lease renewal dispute, seek legal advice as the laws affecting lease renewals and termination can be complex and technical.

death of an organisation Pt 2 Bill Potter – The Business Maverick. Bill is an international Keynote Speaker, MC and FriendCoach, who has made presentations in 57 countries so far. www.speakers.co.nz/our-speakers/all-speakers/billpotter www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM Funerals are always distressing! I have already attended too many. My worst experiences, especially losing family members, were the occasions when I joined others, who shared my bewilderment, over the ‘passing’ of those who left us, too soon... very tragically... or most unfairly! Asking ‘but why?’ could never be satisfactorily answered. I have also attended the ‘funerals’ of organisations and businesses. At those times I never had to ask... ‘but why?’, because in too many instances... I already knew! Usually, the only people who didn’t ‘know why’, were the very people who were killing it! Very similar to people who die, because they were just not clever enough to understand, that it was they, who were ‘killing’ themselves. Team... this is the saddest flaw, of human behaviour! Despite the protestations of the ‘opinionated’, who always ‘know better than us’... NOT, many folks do not know how to use the Internet ‘effectively’. The inconvenient reality is, that many are merely ‘enslaved’ by it. They are actually manipulated by the Internet, instead of being the ‘master’ of it!

Because we are partisan tribalists, to help us to save our groups (we really need them), I refer you to a couple of helpful websites, which may help your group, to ‘come back from the brink’. Firstly www.geocities.ws/ tmd80b/10reasonsclubsfail.pdf” and then... www.1000ventures. com/business_guide/org_ losing_9signs.html” Before starting your group journey to ‘positive social renewal’, consider the ‘whale in the toilet’! Yes, we authentic Mavericks don’t copy everybody else, by using... ‘the elephant in the room’, for example. It is this... Our world is more ‘leaderless’ now, than at any time in our history. So, start by finding ‘authentic visionary leaders’. They will lead your groups to ‘recovery’! I coach... PATH2©: The Unconventional Personal Power Course for Leaders. This journey is only for serious Go-getters worldwide, who want a terrific tomorrow, today. PATH2© contains world-unique content. Be aware. 2018-2022: The Perilous Quinquennium... is here! Contact me now... or miss out... again! Cheers. – duitdammit@gmail.com

INTRODUCING ARTHUR CHUNG Wynyard Wood are pleased to welcome Arthur Chung as a Partner in our Highbrook office. Before joining Wynyard Wood, Arthur was a Partner at a large New Zealand law firm for 4 years and before that, a Senior Associate in one of New Zealand’s top commercial firms. Arthur specialises in property and construction law and has been a trusted legal advisor to a range of clients involved in buying and selling property, property development (including subdivision and construction) and commercial leasing. Arthur also has extensive experience in construction and infrastructure projects including preparing, evaluating and negotiating tender and construction documentation, consultancy agreements and providing contract administration advice. DDI: 969 1774 Email: arthur.chung@wynyardwood.co.nz

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28/06/2018 3:15:35 p.m.

Matt Duffie – no broken wing Rather than singing while they’re winning, fans of Auckland’s Super Rugby franchise have again been left ‘singing the blues’, absent from finals’ football for an (unlucky) seven years running. However, a certain former Pakuranga Jaguar appears committed to ensuring the Blues’ luck will turn, as JON RAWLINSON reveals.

He may not be a tank but Matt is no walk-over either. Despite having borne more hits than the top 40 throughout his rugby union and league careers to date, Matt Duffie is not one to let battle scars hold him back. Throughout age-grade football – for Pakuranga United and Saint Kentigern College (rugby), and the Pakuranga Jaguars (rugby league) – to 61 first grade appearances for the Melbourne Storm, a Kiwis’ Test cap, two games for the All Blacks and three seasons with the Blues, Matt has never been too far from the fray. While he could be forgiven for being gun shy, players can’t dwell too long when in peril on the field. “Once you get back into the groove you [adapt] naturally. In the heat of the moment you have to be focused on: catch, pass, run, kick, tackle,” he confirms. “If my head’s too busy thinking about getting injured I just wouldn’t be able to play at this level. “I think my first game back, against the Dragons – after spending years on the sideline at the Storm – was

probably my career highlight to date. I’d been out with two ACLs [anterior cruciate ligament] and a right shoulder injury, so it was a hard road back.”

exonerated by the Foul Play Review Committee later - as seen during the recent All Blacks v France series - or permitted to continue only to be issued with a ban.

“This idea that it’s up to the 10 to be the main guy in the backline (I believe) is a crock, as long as players around him are making his job easier.

Matt returned to his home city to “have a crack at rugby”, making his Super Rugby debut in 2016 and representing North Harbour at provincial level. He says the Blues steered him north of the bridge due to Auckland’s depth of talent.

Injuries resulting from dangerous play are avoidable. However, the level of penalty can vary markedly; players can be ‘carded’ only to be exonerated by the Foul Play Review Committee later, or permitted to continue only to be issued with a ban.

“I probably know Harry’s father better [former Blues’ physiotherapist, Mark Plummer] but he’s a good kid; he has a mature head on his shoulders.”

Unfortunately, during his tenure so far, the Blues have failed to fire. In fact, the franchise hasn’t been a part of finals’ football since 2011. “We don’t want to make excuses, it is what it is and we can foot it with the best of them, but we’ve had some pretty shit injuries, this year in particular,” he says. “Although there’s a lot of talk about [how good] our roster is, if you look at the middle rounds of the competition, we had a number of our stars off the field.” Injuries resulting from dangerous play are avoidable. However, the level of penalty can vary markedly; players can be ‘carded’ and

“As a player you have to move on, but the most frustrating thing is that we just want consistency,” says Matt. “Whatever it is, whether it’s [dangerous play], off sides or ruck penalties, the refs need to be consistent.” New Zealand Under 20s signings – including Harry Plummer (featured in EastLife’s June issue), Hoskins Sotutu (son of Blues’ great and East Aucklander, Waisake) and former St Kentigern’s’ back, Tanielu Tele’a – will provide the Blues with some fresh firepower. Despite his young age, Harry could make a valuable contribution, providing he is well supported, Matt believes.

Asked whether head coach, Tana Umaga, has the backing of the squad, Matt answers succinctly: “Yes, absolutely.” And, Tana can expect solid assistance on the coaches’ bench next year from another new addition, former All Black Leon MacDonald. “Leon’s worked with a few of the guys who were in the Under 20s New Zealand side and they say he’s a very smart coach,” says Matt. “If we can tap into his experience, I’m hoping we’ll do a lot better next year.”

PAKURANGA’S SUPER 14 Aside from spending three years of his early teens in Christchurch, Matt’s sporting roots were nurtured locally. “It’s hard to tell whether I would have [become a professional sportsman] if I hadn’t gone to Saint Kents. Development is important but so is passion and desire for the game,” he

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says. “We didn’t have a rugby academy [or] necessarily the most talented players back then but we played as a team and enjoyed each other’s company. The camaraderie is what got us through.” Considering his prowess under the high ball these days, it’s not surprising that Matt was a

national finalist in high jump and an NZ rep in Aussie Rules. “I had a pretty nuts schedule – whether it was volleyball, rugby, Aussie Rules or athletics – so I never [had time] to watch much sport. “We went to a lot of Warriors’ games but didn’t go to see the

Blues’ as often because it was such a mission to get to Eden Park!” he laughs. “Two days after my last exam, I moved to Melbourne; I had a two year contact. A family friend, Jim Banaghan, who was involved with league recommended me to the Storm. It all went from there.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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“Overall, as a player, you have to move on but the most frustrating thing is that we just want consistency...”

Matt back in black? Despite missing selection for the recent series against Les Bleus, Blues’ wing, Matt Duffie could claim his first Test cap during August’s Rugby Championship. “When I wasn’t named I wasn’t too surprised because the All Blacks have so much talent available. There are a lot of options,” he says. “It’s hard to make selection a goal because it’s up to a lot of peoples’ opinions; it’s like trying to control the uncontrollable. My aim is to play well and whatever happens, happens.” Matt’s versatility, covering wing and fullback, certainly won’t hamper his chances, however. “I think that’s why I got a shot last year – you’ve got your power wingers, like Rieko [Ioane] and Waisake [Naholo], but you need to cover all bases. I think my skill set suits the wing but I enjoy fullback because there’s more space and you’re in at first receiver a lot more. Wherever I’m most useful is good by me though.” Late last year, this determined outside back played two games for the All Blacks, against the Barbarians and the French XV. However, he has represented his country prior, during 2011’s ANZAC rugby league test. “I was young [20] when I played for the Kiwis; I hadn’t been through a lot in my career or battled back from some bad injuries. Pulling on the All Black jersey last year was pretty special, a cool feeling, if only because of all I’d been through to get there.” Regardless of whether Matt makes the grade for next year’s Rugby World Cup, he’s confident the All Blacks can claim a three-peat. “I don’t see why not! I’d be surprised if they didn’t – they have a winning record of around a 90 percent, but it comes down to who turns up on the day,” he adds. “It would be a career highlight to be there; I have a way to go so we’ll have to wait and see.”

Photo Derek Morrison, courtesy Photosport

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We know Jacs Some are born into greatness; others are born to politicians! On June 21, our PM’s ‘bump’ joined the circus which is our world, born at Auckland Hospital EastLife extends heartfelt congratulations to ‘our Jacs’ and her family. Before her ‘baby break’, however, our PM was still hard at work on other matters, as reports from NZ’s top office recount. Acting up...

“I’ve always said we are going to listen to experts and make sure everyday people have a say about the public services they rely on,” she said. “Where we are doing review work, it’s because the public have called for it or there are genuine issues that need to be fixed.”

Bag packed? Check. Dry run to the hospital? Check. Now, who’s to run the country in the PM’s absence? OMG it’s WP! Most deputy prime ministers can be trusted not to play up too much while the cat’s away but, just to be sure, Ms Ardern left behind a definitive list of ‘house rules’ for Winston Peters.

An effective review into meth contamination by the previous Government, she believes, could have saved the taxpayer millions.

“While it’s no different than other times that he is Acting Prime Minister, because of the public interest in these particular arrangements, I have set them out in a letter to Mr Peters,” she said.

“We could have brought in experts to stop more families being evicted and avoided unnecessary clean-up costs for landlords... The $100 million National wasted on decontaminating houses could have built 300 more state homes – instead, perfectly good ones sat empty.”

The full letter is accessible via beehive.govt.nz. It does not state ‘no wild parties’ or whether ‘Uncle Winnie’ is allowed to spend up large on whiskey and cigars to celebrate the birth, however.

Of Knights & Dames

First Mum on a Mission! Those suffering from the pandemic ‘diseases’ of alcohol and drug addiction can now rest a little easier thanks to our PM. Following a funding hike, more beds (as well as visitor area and even a gym) will be added to alcohol detoxification facilities. “A huge number of Kiwi families will have experienced the terrible harm and distress from alcohol or drug dependency. We need to do more to support people living with addiction,” Ms Ardern said. “Cabinet has approved $16.7 million to build two floors of the Auckland City Mission’s new Mission HomeGround development.” Ironically, drug dealers (among other ‘fund loving’ criminals) will foot the bill from money recovered under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act. EastLife is unsure as to whether taxes gleaned from the sale of alcohol will also be invested. “This development will help turn lives around. I can’t think of a better use of the funds recovered

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For the first time, more women received Queen’s Birthday Honours than men – see dpmc.govt.nz for the full list. Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern with her midwife, Libby, and baby Neve. from the proceeds of crime than that,” added Ms Ardern. Dare we suggest increasing the pay of those nurses who care for the law-abiding infirm perhaps?

Of black (and white) Ops To ensure the ‘Axis of Evil’ doesn’t waste money on reconnaissance and smart bombs, our government will simply tell them where our soldiers are in the first place! Recently, the PM dropped a bombshell that information regarding Kiwi troop deployments overseas will be accessible online. “The Government is committed to being as open and transparent as possible about where we are playing a role internationally,” Ms Ardern explained. “Now, deployment information is easier to access and consolidated in one place.”

And, web browsers – including North Korea’s ‘Little Kim’ – won’t have to surf too long to find this information, easily accessible via defence.govt.nz. Luckily, by “transparent as possible” it seems the PM really means ‘translucent.’ “Not all information can be released to the public because of security concerns, sometimes in order to keep NZDF personnel safe from potential threats.” Phew... looks like someone dodged a bullet there!

Jacs strikes back... Never earn the ire of a pregnant PM! Not one to mind her Ps and Qs, Jacs hit back at cross-bench criticism recently. The National Party made inaccurate claims about how much was being spent on falsely labelled ‘reviews’ and ‘working groups’, retorted Ms Ardern..

“This list acknowledges a wide range of New Zealanders... [The] recipients have all contributed to enriching our lives in one way or another,” Ms Ardern said. In addition to many “quiet achievers” and “iconic household names”, such as the Topp Twins, the list featured notable East Aucklanders Kirsten Hellier, Martine Abel-Williamson, Linden Johnson and police inspector Tracy Phillips. A man who would be King but (arguably) had to settle for regent was also named. “And congratulations to my former parliamentary colleague The Right Honourable Bill English, whose 28 years of service have been recognised with his appointment as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.” Well done, Sir Bill! An NZOM is almost as good as being elected PM isn’t it? www.eastlife.co.nz

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