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The wintery chill in the air definitely reminds us that the season is definitely changing.

As in every Autumn we tend to start to get ready for the winter hibernation.

There is usually less choice for sale over the cooler months which makes it the perfect time to sell, think about it – less competition.

We have some great winter warmer marketing packages designed to set your home well above the rest, cost effectively too.

So next time your passing pop in for a chat or give us a call.

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There is so much more to this home than first meets the eye, offering 5 bedrooms (2 with ensuites) + study or 4 beds + study and 3rd living area just ideal for the kids, teenagers or a hobbies room. All situated on beautifully landscaped grounds with lots of features to make you smile. Ample garaging for all the toys, good schooling for the kids, plus the beach and fabulous Windross Restaurant only a stroll away, we can’t think of any reason not to buy. www.tfproperty.co.nz - ref:TFP38135 Bed

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1/9 Howe Street, Howick Superb Value

Only once in a while do we come across a 2 bedroom unit that could have been a 3. The master is simply huge, accommodating a super king bed with still plenty of room and opening onto a private deck.

The lounge again is more than generous with room for two large couches, tv unit and 6 seater dining table, also opening out onto private decking.

The delightfully renovated galley style kitchen takes in a view to the street as well as overlooking the extremely private section.

Bathroom with bath and separate toilet have also been renovated recently just to complete the package.

A solid brick and tile peace of mind property, with single garage and extra parking all situated within an easy walk to the village, transport, schools, beaches and shops.

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An entertainers dream home and income with stunning views! Substantial and solid construction with plaster over brick and block.

Set in a desirable cul-de-sac location in Cockle Bay is this stunning family home with amazing panoramic views. The home features a modern contemporary kitchen, open plan living, formal lounge, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, (inclusive of the flat) rumpus room, children’s play room or large office, three car garaging. A stunning pool setting, large outdoor entertaining areas. Flexible living options to accommodate any family. Stylish living, private and tranquil, a must to view! Fully gated and secure on 916sqmtr site.

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It is early morning Anzac Day. I have just watched the dawn service broadcast live from Wellington, and as I look to my right, the sun is rising over the Bombay Hills in the east.

It turns the dark sky to a stunning gold and pink making it hard to imagine those awful days and nights that engulfed our young men 100 years ago on the battlefields of first Gallipoli and then France.

I’ve listened to the wise words of our new Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy and to the moving singing of Abide with Me – how often the words of that hymn must have been prayed in the mud of the Somme, Passchendaele and more.

The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Tim Keating has reminded me that those young men who went to war so willingly (and naively) weren’t professional soldiers but teachers, scientists, farmers and factory workers, ordinary young people who had no idea of what was ahead.

Someone else has asked whether the bond between we Kiwis and our Aussie neighbours is still strong.

I think it is but if it has waned, I hope Anzac Day will remind both

Australians and Kiwis of those things that bind us.

We may often be fierce rivals the sport field, and on the water, but every time I cross the Anzac Bridge in Sydney I am moved by those two huge statues, one an Aussie digger wearing that well-recognised slouch hat; the other a Kiwi with his distinctive ‘lemon squeezer’. I am reminded always of the fighting bond that was forged a century ago creating a mateship that still goes beyond just being geographical neighbours.

The dawn service has also brought back my recent visit to the Gallipoli and Great War exhibitions in Wellington where I was truly humbled. Now, Anzac Day has again reminded me of sacrifices made so I could live abundantly today.

And yet the world is not at peace.

The Middle East conflict continues to result in massive loss of lives and horrific injuries, once thriving cities have been destroyed, terror attacks come in what was once regarded as safe places and in North Korea, reckless nuclear threats are made with seemingly no regard to the horrors that must surely follow.

Yet, despite uncertainty about the future, I take heart from the warmth and spirit among our young people.

So many turned out to honour those who died in all the wars – young innocents still, because no matter how worldly our youth think they are, they are far removed, and largely unknowing, when it comes to those terrible conflicts abroad.

Like others, I am full of admiration for the bravery of the very young men and women who have gone to war, I am, humbled by their sacrifice and I am incredibly grateful that we still live in a land where our daily problems are nothing like the horrors of countries abroad. Let’s hope real peace will come and not more hostilities.

Now, on a much happier note, Mother’s Day looms and this month’s EastLife, has plenty to keep Mums happy in more ways than one.

So sit down with a cuppa, and enjoy!

Helen Perry Editor

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10-11 Q&A Jacob O’Callaghan – keys into concert

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44-45 sport Rob Nichol – more to rugby than meets the eye

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ANZAC DAY HONOURED ANZAC Day services on Stockade Hill in Howick again attracted huge crowds as young and old turned out to remember the Gallipoli campaign as well as other world conflicts and to salute those veterans who have served their country. Photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there to capture the mood of commemorations.

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New owner of the Monterey Gallery, Ann Brewer and daughter holly Davies were thrilled to greet a strong turnout for the opening of 40x40 Salon, an exhibition of works by more than 45 artists from around the country.

The exhibition ran from April 8-22 and featured a range of mediums from painting and photography to small sculptures. Photographer SARAH MOROVIC was there on opening night.

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1. Dwayne Reijen 2. Rob, Fred and Stephanie Malloch 3. Jackie Scoggins, Norene Tiller 4. Michael Fajardo, Christopher Pascual 5. Charmaine Borland, Wally Brewer 6. Christina Ro, Teri Shin 7. Holly Davies, Ann Brewer 8. Eden Acraman, Christine Acraman, Bryony Acraman 9. Michelle Wolfe 10. Rayner Bowman, Debbie Buddle

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In the Mood for dancing in park There’s nothing like a lot of music and loads of laughter to keep people on their toes and that’s exactly what Dancing in the Park, a free family event, did when a variety of artists brought their music acts to Fencible Walk in Howick last month.

Photographer SARAH MOROVIC popped by to see who was enjoying the festivities.

1. Francesca Long, Heidi Lau, Abigail Feng, Carmen Tan 2. Michiah Kiata 3. Seiko and Erika Whiteley 4. Samara Sbraham, Nibras Zaki 5. Aimee Wyeth, Cherise Fenner 6. Gaio Bardelle, Michelle Boyle 7. Rosetta and Maureen Tanner 8. Lauren Ferris, Sara Duck

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May 2017 ➤ MOthEr’S DAy Market for mums May 13, 9.30am-12.30pm, The Picton Centre, 120 Picton St, Howick Struggling to find the perfect present for mum? Indulge her this Mother’s Day with a gift from our child-friendly, mumpreneurs market in Howick.

You’ll find plenty of gift ideas and there are children’s activities too. All stall holders are mums in business and have a keen appreciation of the kind of things every mother needs.

Jennian homes Mother’s Day fun run/walk May 14, 10am-12pm, from Ellerslie Event Centre, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera It’s quite likely that most people out there would have had their mum running around after them for years.

So, here’s a chance to do some running for her and all the other mums in New Zealand. Designed to raise awareness of and money to help fight heart disease – which claims the lives of more than 3000 women each year – this 5km run/walk is one of 20 taking place nationwide. Proceeds will benefit the Heart Foundation. See jennianmothersday.com for details.

➤ cOMEDy & DinnEr thEAtrE Murder at hotel balle balle May 12, 7.30-10pm, Pepperjacks, 190 Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands Why have a ball when you can have a Balle Balle over dinner? A little piece of India could be forever England if Roydon Lambsey and Francesca Lambsey have their way. Then again, their attempts to open their infamous Hotel Balle Balle in Britain could prove fatal during this farcical romp. Contact details via www.pepperjacks.co.nz

Down with the young Ones May 13, 8-10pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick While young ones shouldn’t be afraid to live, love etcetera, older sorts best leave the youth of today to it rather than ever even try to understand their ways. That is except for Bucklands Beach baby boomer and comedian, John Carr, of course. During this show, John will attempt to unravel one of the mysteries of the ‘age-d’ to discover why those past their prime can’t (or, rather, shouldn’t!) get down with the kids. See uxbridge.co.nz/ home/theatre for more information.

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Amadeus May 2-17, show times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland City Antonio Salieri may once have been a hit maker, but what happens when mediocrity meets magnificence and genius encounters jealousy? Could

raw comedy Quest – Grand final May 18, from 8.30pm, Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland City The last laugh will doubtlessly go to a stand-up comedian this month as this year’s Raw Comedy Quest (part of the NZ International Comedy Festival – on until May 21) reaches its punch line.

For more information regarding this (and other remaining festival shows) see comedyfestival.co.nz.

Peel back the layers and you’ll often be surprised at what you find!

However, one thing’s for certain, this classy romp (produced by the irrepressible Lilly Loca – aka Nat Hugill) is sure to offer all the fun of good, old fashioned burlesque. As beauties, comedians, vaudeville acts and a live band combine efforts to delight viewers, we can expect nothing to be held sacred. For more information, visit uxbridge.co.nz or vavavoomproductions.com.

➤ burlESQuE & cAbArEt Maison de tease May 13, from 7.30, The Lounge, 186 Wellington St, Howick Fancy a little tease & tickle? Well, maybe just the former anyway.

Hosted by Miss La vida, this show features performances from Dahlia Dangerous, Misred Delicious, Chris Olwage, Trillian, Ballet School Dropouts, and the always fabulous Lilly Loca. Details available via howicklounge.co.nz/blog.

cabaret de Paris May 27, from 8pm, Queen St & Wellesley St, Auckland City While Lola the showgirl may have dazzled audiences at the Copacabana, it’s an Aussie burlesque dancer who’s set to star when Auckland becomes the hottest place south of Havana (or Paris for that matter!) later this month. Headlined

by Marissa Burgess – Moulin Rouge’s longest-serving performer – this show’s lineup is billed as: ‘the crème de la crème of showgirls from around the world.’ See cabaretdeparis.com. au for details.

bananarama – burlesque Show May 20, from 8pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick

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murder soon follow? In this multi award-winning play, presented by Auckland Theatre Company, the world’s first ‘rock star’ performer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, returns to the stage in all his brilliance and excess. More information available via atc.co.nz/whats-on.

➤ MuSic & thEAtrE Our Man in havana May 6-27, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Dr, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga The (not so) rich pickings garnered from selling vacuum cleaners to Cubans in the 1950s aren’t quite so lucrative as to see Jim Wormold living on easy street. However, perhaps becoming a secret agent could help him fund his teenage daughter’s extravagant lifestyle. That is despite the fact that vacuum cleaner salesmen don’t always make the best spies! via hlt.org.nz/whats-on.

Alice in wonderland and through the looking Glass & beatrix Potter Stories May 18-21, times vary, Harlequin Theatre, 563R Pakuranga Rd, Howick Lewis Carroll’s timeless (although curiouser and curiouser) tales are set to take to the stage again, followed by a performance based on the works of Beatrix Potter. Contact Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre via hcyt. org.nz for details.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR brendon chase -– Elvis May 20, from 7.30pm, Howick RSA, 25 Wellington St, Howick Considered “New Zealand’s best” Elvis tribute act by Elvis in the Gardens organiser, Kerryn Winn, Brendon has spent more than 18 years jailhouse rocking away in the king’s blue suede shoes. This month, ‘Elvis’ comes to Howick for a little less conversation and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll. See toplineentertainment.co.nz or contact the RSA via howickrsa.co.nz. from Phantom to les Mis May 23, 11am-1pm, St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Do you long to hear the people sing to the music of the night, or do you hold fond memories of crying for Argentina while the heat is on in Saigon? If so, this show’s for you! This month, Operatunity presents a showcase of some of the world’s most popular musicals all rolled into one. See daytimeconcerts.co.nz. vivaldi’s four Seasons May 24, from 6.30pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City Anyone who’s ever been to a wedding will be familiar with at least one of vivaldi’s masterpieces. The nature of nature is tenderly conveyed as Antonio vivaldi’s work comes to the Auckland Town Hall. For details, see apo.co.nz/whats-on. three by Ekman May 24 – June 1, times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland City After captivating audiences during RNZB’s Speed of Light tour last year, Cacti is set for an encore performance on the Auckland stage.

Along with two further works (also by Alexander Ekman), this ballet follows a postmodern spin, parodying the art of dance itself. All three works showcase Ekman’s style, exploring exuberant and complex rhythms. See rnzb.org.nz.

Punch and Judy: the real story May 31 – June 3, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Dr, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga When it comes to ‘Punch’ lines, there are two characters who have to be the world’s foremost authorities. As this new HLT Studio black comedy unfolds, audiences will experience a behind the scenes look at the most physically abusive relationships in history. Note that this play is most certainly not suitable for children! See hlt.org.nz/whats-on/hlt-studio.

➤ ArtS louis hsu exhibition May 5-28 (Fridays-Sundays), 10am-3pm, Green Gables Cottage Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook St, Howick The Howick Art Group presents another wonderful exhibition this month at Green Gables. Proceeds will help support the South Auckland Totara Hospice. See howickartgroup. co.nz for details. te tuhi Secret Art Sale May 6-7, 10am-5pm, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga This sale introduces a touch more mystery to Te Tuhi, as art enthusiasts

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to test their skills in deciphering the particular artist’s hand behind the works on show – a budding young talent or a seasoned veteran. It’s not until pieces are purchased that all will be revealed! Details via tetuhi.org.nz. bruce barber: i Swear May 13 – October 22, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga The politics of citizenship take centre stage at Te Tuhi thanks to the talents of Canada-based Kiwi artist, Bruce Barber. Comprising a collection of newspaper clippings, the exhibition lays bare issues of refugees, immigration and belonging in an era of asylum seekers, Brexit and Trump. visit tetuhi.org.nz for more information.

➤ SPOrt & fitnESS run Auckland Series (race 3) May 21, from 8am, Barry Curtis Park, Stancombe and Chapel Rds, Botany Race three (of six) comes to Botany this month as New Zealand’s largest Fun Run & Walk Series continues.

Participants are invited to undertake five or 10km courses, with shorter fun run distances (two or four kilometres) on offer for children. See runauckland.co.nz.

run for your freak’n life May 13, 12-3pm, Spookers Scream Park, 833 Kingseat Rd, Karaka While the jury may be still out as to whether zombies can swim or even ride bicycles for that matter (whatever Facebook was designed for, its debates such as this for which it’s used) they sure as ‘hell’ can run! Well, the ones at Spookers can at least. Part obstacle course, part sheer bloody terror, this event again expects to show what happens when the ‘walking dead’ decide to pick up a little... fast food! Details at runforyourfreaknlife.com.

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O rock Obstacle run May 28, 8-11.30am Barry Curtis Park, Stancombe and Chapel Rds, Botany Rocking across an obstacle course unlike any other, entrants into O Rock best keep their wits about them. From fences and nets to walls and even cars, there will be plenty set to slow them down as runners wind their way through courses of varying lengths. See orock.co.nz for details.

➤ MArkEtS 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 Pine harbour fresh Market First Saturday of the month (winter timetable), 8am-12pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands 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 Alfriston country Market First Saturday of the month except January, 9am-12pm, Alfriston Community Hall, Mill Road, Alfriston

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There’s nothing strange about a concert highlighting autism except, perhaps, this time. That’s because Play It Strange, the entrepreneurial charity which calls attention to the great songs being written by students still in school, has teamed up with Newmarket Rotary Club to stage the We Are One concert to shine the light on autism. And, among a great line up of musicians – which includes Mike Chunn (Play It Strange CEO), Fiona McDonald (Headless Chickens singer and TV personality), Shane Cortese (actor and singer) – is Howick local, singer and songwriter, Jacob O’Callaghan. Jacob will play keyboard with Larry Morris (who could forget 60’s rock idols, Larry’s Rebels?) and provide backing vocals. EastLife asked Jacob about his involvement in the concert and his music career to date.

When did you first discover a passion for music and what course did this first take?

honoured to be a part of an event that is raising funds for its awareness.

Beyond this, what other charity work have you been involved with?

For as far back as I can remember, I used to sit on my grandma’s knee at the piano as a kid. I was enthralled by how her fingers moved over the keys and the sound that resonated. I was also spoon fed on Irish rock music by my uncle and any opportunity that came about I would be trying to do a three-year-old’s impersonation of Shane McGowan singing, Dirty Old Town. Fortunately, my passion has stayed with me to this day.

This is my first charitable experience. I think giving back is one of the most fulfilling ways of saying, ‘thank you’ in life. I’ve been fortunate with the education I received and the people who have put their time and effort into me and my goals. It’s the best thing I think I could do as a human to say thank you to someone else.

Did you have music lessons as a child? If so for how long and which instrument(s)?

What’s the plan for your future in the music industry and do you aspire to head overseas?

I started learning the piano when I was five from the organ player at church. These lessons got me started, and we soon discovered that I could play by ear. My family and I are originally from Kaikoura and shifted towns three times. I continued receiving lessons in Christchurch, and for a small time in Auckland, until finally stopping, as I found it more soulful to play by ear.

I want to keep writing, play live and record a batch of my own songs which I can put out to the public. I’d love to go to Ireland; that’s where my ancestors are from and the live music scene over there is huge.

Were you part of a schoolboy band?

No I wasn’t, I have always played as a solo act.

Are you part of a band today or do you still prefer to perform solo?

It’s funny, because I would be open to being in a band as the energy and adrenaline kick that’s incarnated when on stage with other people, is prodigious. I have had gigs where I’ve played with bands, and it has always been special. At the same time, being a solo writer is good because I want to test myself in tough situations, it allows me to focus on developing my own sound and the way I want to write.

When did you start writing songs and was the aim to become a fulltime musician on leaving school

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Jacob of all trades – pianist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter. or did you pursue another career in tandem with music?

Song writing for me began when I was about 13. At that age you have some idea of relationships and things happening around you. I always dreamed of being a full time musician upon leaving school, but since leaving (2012) I have had a taste of how hard it actually is. This prompted me to define my expectations because success can be different on so many levels.

First year out of school I jumped straight into a business degree that I had no idea about, just for the sake of going to university. One year into the degree I pulled the plug to take some time to re-assess my career. I then enrolled in a science degree, but with no prior knowledge it was another struggle. By this time it was clear that Uni wasn’t for me.

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– hard work and not being afraid to fail, develop a great live show, and to write your own music.

What would you count among your greatest music successes to date?

Playing in The Last Riot (2014) at the old Sacred Heart College Hall. It was the last event to be held in the hall before it was demolished and being in the company of NZ music royalty made it very humbling.

How did you become involved with this concert and/or Play it Strange?

I became involved with Play It Strange through school. I would enter the annual song writing competitions, and through them I met Mike Chunn.

I have been lucky enough to be involved in concerts such as We Are One, and others, through Mike who has always been very good to me.

Who has been the biggest influence on your music and song writing?

Do you have a particular connection to autism?

Bruce Springsteen. He taught me the three commandments of rock n roll

No, I don’t, but it’s a disorder that is very apparent in society. I feel very

If you could be Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage for a day what would you do first and why?

I would assemble a group of New Zealand’s musicians to perform at a concert to raise money for Kaikoura’s earthquake appeal, and all those in Edgecumbe and other parts of New Zealand affected by the recent flooding.

If you could invite any three musicians/entertainers (living or dead) to dinner, who and why?

Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks and Jack Black. Bruce, because there ares so many questions I could ask over a Jack Daniels – Bruce is my biggest influence. Stevie, because her story and life is incredible. The way she forged her music career, the addictions she has overcome and the fact she is still going strong. And, Jack, because he’s one of the funniest people I have seen on screen, and we could re-live all the School of Rock scenes. www.eastlife.co.nz

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Essentials for Mum Personal and household essentials are many and varied. Some are determined by practicality, some by need and some by pure desire. Essentials may be about making the workload easier, providing for health and wellbeing or simply ensuring the total look be it fashion-wise or décor directed. Take a look at this month’s EastLife Essentials.

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flOrAl frAGrAncES fOr MuM Show mum you love her with a flower that will last forever! In store now – the new range of gift-boxed ‘Flower fragrance diffuser bottles’ (RRP $21.99) – perfect for Mother’s Day. Available at: Shop 402, Pakuranga Plaza, cnr ti rakau Dr & Pakuranga rd, Pakuranga. Ph 09 576 5998. Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, late night thursday 9am-9pm. www.homescene.co.nz

Warm up your winter walks with Merrell’s new range of winter boots. All waterproof and made with comfort and fit at top of mind. We love to do what’s natural and our friendly staff in the Howick store can help you find the right gear for all your adventures. check out our range of boots and more at Merrell, 41 Picton St, howick. www.merrell.co.nz

linDEn lEAvES ArOMAthErAPy SynErGy MEMOriES bODy Oil Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Memories Body Oil is a body oil which provides intense skin hydration. It is formulated with top quality natural ingredients including organic rosehip and avocado oils as well as pure sweet almond and apricot kernel oils and a sophisticated blend of essential oils – rose, geranium and ylang ylang – to keep skin soft and nourished. The Memories fragrance contains locally grown, hand-picked beautiful real roses. Great for daily use after bathing or showering in place of a lotion – so luxurious!

Perfect to nourish the skin and nurture the soul. Sustainably made with love in New Zealand. Aromatherapy Synergy Memories Body Oil (250ml RRP $59.99) www.lindenleaves.com

frAMES frOM thE hEArt fOr MuM Bring in your memories today and we’ll frame Mum the perfect gift. Receive a $15 gift voucher with every frame purchased. Or choose from our range of wall art and other specialty gifts. howick frames and Gallery, cnr wellington and Elliot Sts, howick.

Phone 09 534 1307. www.framesandgallery.co.nz

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SAy it with GuyliAn Capture the exquisite taste of Guylian Original Chocolate Sea Shells. Guylian chocolates are all made the Belgian way with 100% pure cocoa butter and our unique roasted Hazelnut Praline filling, made with caramelised and roasted hazelnuts. Enjoy the world’s favourite Belgian chocolate from a store near you. www.eastlife.co.nz

Some mothers do read ‘em!

If there’s one gift mums could do with this Mother’s Day (May 14) it’s time – time to sit back and escape the dramas of life for a while.

So, while you make the time for mum to enjoy a good book, we have some fantastic reading suggestions with these top new and recent releases. What’s more, we have copies up for grabs too!

The Black Book by James Patterson & David Ellis Billy knows he’s innocent even though he can’t remember a thing about the crime. Charged with double murder, Billy Harney is fighting for his life by retracing his steps with help from a little black book. Although there are plenty of people who will stop at nothing to get their hands on this book, it could well reveal truths which could set him free or help realise his worst fears.

• James Patterson & David Ellis: The Black Book | RRP $37 | Century / Penguin

The Cutthroat by Clive Cussler & Justin Scott Isaac Bell is about to face an evil unlike anything he has experienced before. During his latest investigation (set in 1911) the Chief Investigator from the Van Dorn Detective Agency is hired to find a missing woman.

However, when her murdered body is discovered instead, Detective Bell is set on a collision course with a man who could prove to be one of the worst monsters of his time.

• Clive Cussler & Justin Scott: The Cutthroat | RRP $37 | Michael Joseph UK / Penguin

Brushstrokes of Memory by Karen McMillan Rebecca feels as though her life couldn’t be any better. Aged 32, the talented painter is looking ahead to a fulfilling future. However, when she wakes after a fateful accident, Rebecca finds the last 10 years have been stripped from her memory. As she pieces together her past, will Rebecca discover her life has taken the path she anticipated, or has it taken her down a dark road indeed?

• Karen McMillan: Brushstrokes of Memory | RRP $34.99 | McKenzie Publishing www.eastlife.co.nz

The Thirst by Jo Nesbo From the ‘king of Scandinavian crime fiction’ (author of The Snowman and Police) comes another thrilling Harry Hole story. Looking for love, a woman falls foul of a predator after an internet date, and Harry must put everything on the line to solve the case. Could the murderer turn out to be the one that got away during an earlier investigation? And, could he get away again?

• Jo Nesbo: The Thirst | RRP $37 | Harvill Secker / Penguin

The Suicide Club by Sarah Quigley Bright feels as though he can’t go on. So what could pull him back from the edge? Saved by the eccentric Gibby, Bright soon becomes embroiled in a love triangle, vying for the attention of the beautiful, brilliant, and unreachable Lace.

Exploring one of the last taboos of our society, The Suicide Club reveals that, by saving ourselves sometimes we can also save those we love.

• Sarah Quigley: The Suicide Club | RRP $38 | Penguin Random House

My Kind of Food by valli little While there may be plenty of little valleys in Aussie, there is only one Valli Little, at least to EastLife’s knowledge. However, we can all learn to prepare marvellous meals with aplomb. Well known across the ditch, Valli (who has 10 bestselling books to her credit) draws on her training at Le Cordon Bleu in London to craft delicious dishes with an easy-to-follow, yet adventurous, approach. Featuring 100 recipes suited to experienced foodies and kitchen novices alike, My Kind of Food is the latest book by a woman who sounds like our kind of cook!

• Valli Little: My Kind of Food | RRP $49.99 | ABC / HarperCollins

‘ Win!

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Howick-based therapists Chris and Glenda Irwin from Mindfulness Matters: committed to helping people achieve respite from the struggles and strains of living busy, time-poor lives.

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? In 1979 Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn from the University Massachusetts Medical School created the western secular form of mindfulness, which he defines as: “Paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.”

It’s about being more aware, tuned in, observing the senses, watching thoughts and feeling emotions, without judging. Scientifically proven through neuro-scientific techniques, mindfulness helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as increasing feelings of wellbeing and relaxation.

Photo Wayne Martin

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Living mindfully – the Irwin Way

This is a story about mindfulness, a meditation technique based on being present and aware from moment to moment. While it may appear faddish to some, the technique is ancient, based on the 2600-year-old teachings of Buddha. But this is a love story too, one of serendipity and shared passions leading to lifetime careers and community commitment, as JES MAGILL discovered.

It seems the stars really did align in August, 2005 when Chris Irwin and Glenda Irwin met in a bar in Parnell, Auckland. They arrived as strangers – the fact that they shared the same surname was pure coincidence – and they left several hours later as firm new friends and eventually, life and work partners. But their journey together came after both had been on seemingly circuitous, though in hindsight, complementary paths.

Chris’s early CV looks a tad unorthodox – a psychology major from Otago University, was followed by years as a Buddhist monk, the latter coming after he set out on an OE in his early 20s.

Stopping off in Thailand, Chris became so fascinated with Buddhism he stayed, spending many years learning, practising and teaching mindfulness and meditation throughout the country and in Europe.

Eventually, though, monastic life lost

its sense of meaning for him and in 1996 Chris returned to New Zealand where he re-entered lay life. Post graduate study followed, as well as Gestalt Therapy training and, through his work as a therapist, he has counselled individuals, couples and families, using mindfulness as a tool for more than 20 years.

Chris shares his definition of mindfulness: “That in becoming more aware, people are less reactive, which in turn gives more choices and options in dealing with people and issues every day.”

heading to London.

“I worked as an art director on movies such as Star Wars and on famous music videos about U2 and the Rolling Stones – those were exciting times.”

But here’s the clincher: before returning home in 2001 with her young son Cameron and eventually settling in Half Moon Bay, Glenda became interested in Buddhism.

Successfully straddling several worlds – the psychological, the spiritual and the commercial – he established a corporate niche too, working as an organisational psychologist supporting culture and organisational change.

This went down very well a few years later when she and Chris met and it’s fair to say Glenda’s commitment to mindfulness and meditation was turbo-charged pretty promptly. Her career also underwent a transformation when she trained as an acceptance & commitment therapy practitioner and started teaching mindfulness to children.

Glenda’s background story seems tantalisingly surreal as well. She grew up Manurewa and worked as a banker and a kiwi fruit grower before

The Irwins’ personal lives moved along nicely, too, when Chris joined Glenda and Cameron in their Half Moon Bay cottage. Their careers also

merged when Chris’ reputation as a Buddhist, therapist, mindfulness practitioner and teacher, saw him approached by Karl Baker from Mindfulness Works three years ago to roll out Karl’s Introduction to Mindfulness courses across Auckland.

A New Zealand-born social entrepreneur, Karl devised the four one-hour sessions which are held weekly for four weeks throughout the country. They offer attendees the chance to learn techniques that reduce stress, anxiety and depression, and in the process increase self-awareness and self-love.

Chris and Glenda formed Mindfulness Matters and for the first six months, presented the courses together.

When demand quickly grew, extra teachers and venues were found.

They now teach separate classes as well as train and supervise six further presenters Auckland-wide. The introductory courses are held locally at Te Tuhi in Pakuranga.

It’s everywhere these days Asking Chris Irwin whether mindfulness and meditation are today’s psycho-spiritual IT buzzwords, he agrees and explains: “I think that people are under a lot of pressure. There’s a lot of stress and they’re looking for balance based on taking their own authority in their lives, being ‘respons-able’, rather than relying on medication or, worse still, self-medicating with alcohol and other distractions.

“People in our courses say they have very busy minds; that they’re caught up in a lot of thinking. These are challenging times for people, who are trying to balance demands of work with family life and getting some ‘me’ time.

“Mindfulness ties in nicely with www.eastlife.co.nz

interests such as yoga and going to the gym where people are addressing the physical side of things because it [mindfulness] addresses the emotional/mental side, so people can make effective changes in their lives,” says Chris.

The Irwins believe children nowadays have fantastic learning opportunities but also pressures that are unique.

“The pressure of social media is big,” Chris says. “Children are more connected and informed but there are downsides to that, too.”

Wanting to raise their young son in the best way possible, Glenda quickly realised the benefits of teaching mindfulness to children, giving them tools to help focus more effectively and to deal with anxiety issues.

Glenda adds: “Children are much more knowledgeable in a factual way, which presents a problem for parents who have charge of guidance and providing boundaries.

Another realisation soon followed – that teaching mindfulness skills to parents, made the effects for children more powerful and lasting.

“Much of what parents’ need is the support to worry less and feel contentment in their parenting experience.

Now, in her counselling work, Glenda asks that parents learn mindfulness before she teaches their children.

“What is it Mark Twain said – “My life has been full of terrible misfortunes most of which never happened.”

In summing up what motivates them, Chris and Glenda want to be really supportive of people; to provide a community for them to experience mindfulness whether in an online forum, in their classes, or in their Howick home.

“We believe it’s really important, and the skills it teaches are so relevant.

Modern neuro-science measures the effects of mindfulness on the brain – it’s definitely not a fad,” Glenda says.

“People think because our careers are sorted and we’ve had our families, we don’t have to work on our minds, but we still have to put the work in. We use mindfulness as a powerful tool for people to feel more in charge of their lives, and ultimately, become the best version of themselves they possibly can.” eastlife | may 2017 |

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WinterWARMERS Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today, centre owner CARYN MAWKES writes about winter food to tempt youngsters.

FUN BOOKS FOR KIDDIES thAt’S nOt thE MOnStEr wE OrDErED At the risk of ending up in the doghouse with his partner, one of our writers says he can completely relate to this title! However (unsurprisingly), matrimonial moans are not the focus of this particular children’s book by the authors of My Grandpa is a Dinosaur.

In their latest book, Richard Fairgray and Terry Jones (of Monty Python fame) present a picture book bursting with wacky humour and clever illustrations.

When the Turner family gets a monster as a useful pet, everyone wants their own. Unfortunately, the monster we order isn’t always the monster we’ll get!

• Richard Fairgray & Terry Jones: That’s Not the Monster we Ordered | RRP $19.99 | Picture Puffin (NZ Juvenile)/Penguin NZ

win A cOPy! EastLife has TWO copies of each of these books to give away. To be in to win, simply complete the form at eastlife.co.nz/ competitions. One entry per person/email address; entries close May 31, 2017. Winner notified by phone or email.

whOSE fEEt ArE thESE? Gillian Candler and Fraser Williamson put New Zealand’s best feet forward in this charming book for the young and inquisitive. While children will likely have fun guessing which feet (of all shapes and sizes) belong to which of this country’s most curious birds, reptiles, insects, and mammals, they might just learn a thing or two along the way.

• Gillian Candler & Fraser Williamson: Whose Feet Are These? | RRP $14.99 | Potton & Burton

MANE TO MEASURE...

Hair today is (often enough) gone tomorrow for three or more Kiwi children who are diagnosed with cancer every week.

So, to help support Kiwi children fight this devastating disease, as well as their families, New Zealanders are being asked to don a bonnet (of a sort) and wig out on Wednesday, June 21.

Schools and businesses are invited to take part in Wig Wednesday, which will see children and adults wearing wigs (borrowed, made or bought) in return for a donation to the Child Cancer Foundation.

For more details, or to register, visit childcancer.org.nz.

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Yes indeed, it’s that time of year already, when the food on your table needs to be just that little bit more warming and comforting so, what better way to welcome in the colder months than with a lovely stew, casserole, curry or pie?

When it comes to raising a family, one of the hardest jobs is coming up with ideas for dinner every night let alone trying to find the time to cook! With everyone having such busy lifestyles and schedules, it may be helpful to meal plan for the week and this will reduce the stress of having to think about what to cook each day.

Try making meals a family affair where everyone can put forward favourite meal ideas. With that in mind, we’ve put together a collection of easy winter meals for delicious dinners.

wintEr wArMErS: • Macaroni cheese • Potato top lamb casserole • Chicken and leek hot pot • Slow cooked sausages and lentils • Pesto chicken pasta • Cheesy chicken meatball sliders • Creamy fish pie • Fish and corn cakes • Sausage and broccoli frittata • Beef stroganoff • Roast chicken thighs and orange and tarragon • Bacon wrapped meat loaf • Roast vegetable tart • Ratatouille

A fEw hElPful hintS: • Make an extra portion and place it in the freezer.

• Put the slow cooker on in the

morning and dinner will be ready for when you arrive home.

• Use left-over roast meat in a shepherd’s pie or a frittata.

• Schedule a day each week to plan meals and shopping lists.

• Pick one night a week to have a designated meal, such as ‘Taco Tuesday’ or ‘Sandwich Saturday’.

This helps simplify your menu and grocery list.

• Embrace colourful fruit and veg: children eat with their eyes – the more colourful and fun food looks, the more delicious it will seem.

• Citrus fruit, such as lemons, oranges and limes, can be frozen whole.

Take them out and grate the zest (still frozen) when you need it for cooking.

• You can freeze cheese, too. It’s best to grate hard cheeses, such as cheddar or parmesan, before freezing. You can also freeze leftover cream cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta and feta cheese.

• Storing onions and potatoes together makes them both spoil faster. Potatoes are best kept in a dark place (away from the onions) to stop them turning green.

Overall, the number one goal is to help simplify what should be an enjoyable and special part of every day—sharing a meal together. Happy cooking!

Early Learning Centre • Hours 7.30am-5.30pm, full & part time • Positions for children aged 0-5 years • Our family relationships are important to us.

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Best buys for baby... AND MUM! Expectant mums nearly always receive a ‘shower’ of gifts prior to baby’s birth and, then, when the big event takes place there is usually another outpouring of additional gifts – everything from nappies, baby baths and totes to soft toys, cute outfits and, of course, the customary booties!

While all are welcomed it’s not surprising that sometimes, clothes don’t fit – ever – baby has 10 of everything and the one thing desperately needed is missing! And because some ‘most wanted’ items are expensive they may be beyond the pocket of a friend. However, if two or three people pool their funds, its possible to purchase one of those more expensive baby essentials.

the perfect group gift from all of your mates.

DESiGnEr bAby bAG It feels like it’s a luxury but with all the clever pockets and compartments it’s a life saver. So get the best-ies to all chip-in for an ultra chic bag that will last the test of time (and tantrums).

trAvEl StrOllEr Another thoughtful gift for a second or third time Mama, the travel stroller ranked high in the survey because it folds down brilliantly is light, stylish and fits in the boot of the car....

ElEctric SwinG

So, in order to discover the most useful or the most desirable gift, Group Together duo, Ali Linz and Julie Tylman, chatted to Australian Mums via social media to find out what they would loved to have been given on the birth of their babies and they also asked mums-to-be what they would love, too!

Is there anyone who doesn’t want a baby swing? Not according to our survey results, mums love the swing especially the newer versions that replicate the movements of Mama to help baby feel comforted and settled!

This is their Top Best Baby Gifts for 2017:

Whether baby is sleeping at the grandparents, you’re hanging out at friends or you’re taking a road-trip, the travel cot is a lifesaver. This portable bed and enclosed play area wrapped up in a stylish, easy to set up, lightweight form, is a winner.

out or didn’t have the spare funds.

Treat your mum-to-be with a guiltfree voucher from a reputable agency.

By using an agency your friend can choose which service is best suited for her, it’s the ultimate indulgent gift for any mum.

nAnny Or chilDcArE

fOOD DElivEry SErvicE

Mums told us they would have loved to have hired a night nurse, nanny, babysitter or lactation consultant but were too embarrassed to seek one

It’s an old classic but delicious – healthy meals that mum or dad doesn’t have to cook were definitely high up the wish list for new mums!

A hiGh chAir The bad ones make you cry and the good ones make you drool.

Highchairs come in all shapes and sizes but the good ones combine good looks and clean lines, with comfort, safety and durability. It is one of those items that is always on a mum’s wish list but the big price tag can make them think twice. So it’s

trAvEl cOt Group together to make sure Mama gets fed for a whole week…and her family too!

PrOfESSiOnAl PhOtOGrAPhy Whether it’s during pregnancy or after the baby is born, a professional photo shoot is DEFINITELY high up on our countdown of the special gifts that mums told us they would love to receive. It really is the group gift that will last a lifetime...

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Plummer

MASTERS GAME

Water polo is regarded as one of the toughest of sports so why on earth would you want to start playing it again in middle age? ANGELA KEMP put this question (and more) to former Bucklands Beach local, Jo Plummer, on the eve of the recent World Masters Games.

Jo Plummer says she can’t understand all the fuss about her competing in water polo at the recent World Masters Games. “It’s not like it’s a national side or anything,” she says with typical modesty. “Anyone can enter World Masters, so I do feel a bit of a fraud.”

Well, let’s be honest, not everyone can enter the Masters and those that do generally have an impressive past track record albeit from their halcyon years.

Jo is a case in point. She represented New Zealand at water polo back in her 20s when the sport was relatively marginal. Always a competitive swimmer, she started playing water polo while at Howick College and before long was selected for the Auckland and national under 15s teams. She enjoyed nearly 10 years on the NZ women’s team with monthly weekend training in Wellington.

She decided to hang up her goggles 22 years ago to concentrate on raising her four children and has become a successful Pilates instructor. Today she teaches Pilates from a studio at the Karaka lifestyle block she shares with husband Mark, who is the head physiotherapist to Auckland Blues.

Jo spends around 30 hours a week teaching and has between 80-100 clients on her books including two other World Masters’ competitors, a cyclist and netball/basketball player.

“They’re a little bit older too and it’s great that it doesn’t matter what age you are, the Masters can still be competitive and give you another opportunity to compete at a high level.”

It could be Pilates that proved to be the not-so-secret weapon in a successful outcome for these Karaka crackers. “What I love about Pilates is that when I’ve been unable to get in the water I’ve been able to modify it

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Silver linings When you’re down on the scoreboard and time is running out faster than water down a newly cleared drain, it pays to rely on the talents of a Plummer to stave off that sinking feeling!

As some 25,000 participants from 100 countries converged on Auckland for the World Masters Games (April 22-30), former Macleans PE teacher, Jo Plummer,

to keep my strength training up.

“I wish they’d had Pilates when I played at top level all those years ago because I think my playing could have been so much better. It’s a tough sport and is probably still a minority sport. But a lot more kids are getting into.”

Jo says the attraction of water polo for her was that she has always enjoyed team sports and that it was “just a little bit aggressive”.

She was invited to play in the World Masters by her brother who also played water polo for New Zealand.

“Now living in America he was home in November and said he was with a bunch of guys who were getting together to play at World Masters.

He is now 46 but used to play in the under 18s team.

and her team (Swim & Tonic) were in the mix.

“We played 10 games in five days, and it was a rough draw. It feels like I’ve been living at the venue!

We finished second in our age category (40+) and third overall, so we’re very proud of our efforts,” she says.

In the men’s 45+ final, the

Jo Plummer – still on the ball with water polo.

Photo Wayne Martin

Inglorious Basterds came close to golden glory. The team featured Jo’s brother, Phil Hadfield (a former local) and Peter Gardener from Farm Cove.

“They were locked up at seven all at full time,” says Jo. “It came down to a double round penalty shootout. They were a wee bit robbed, but it was all very exciting to watch.”

“He said I should play and he messaged a mate of his who was putting a girls’ team together and that’s basically how I got in. To be fair, I hadn’t played any water polo at any level for two years so I was freaking out. Ahead of the games I was swim training twice a week and encouraged my kids to throw balls at me for practise as I am the goalie.”

a year of power walking before running a marathon.

Jo says she had played with most of the other women in the Masters’ team at either national or club level but, before the games, they trained in other parts of the country and two were overseas.

Jo says a huge motivation [to do well] was the recent death of a former team mate from a brain tumour.

Jo’s preparations also included joining a social league at the Millennium Stadium on the North Shore and although Pilates has kept her strong, she compared entering the Masters as doing

The couple’s children are all sporty and Jo was looking forward to showing them her competitive side.

“This will show them you can be any age and still be fit and active and make high end teams if you put your mind to it.

“She was meant to be our manager so it’s been even more motivation for us to honour her the best way we can because she would have been on the side line if she’d made it.”

• To read more about Jo, see EastLife’s December 2013 issue, accessible via eastlife.co.nz. www.eastlife.co.nz

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Almost heaven

...life is old there...older than the trees!

Although HELEN PERRY has travelled to a good many parts of New Zealand, the beautiful Tasman district, including Golden Bay, had remained elusive....until last month that is. After four days she was almost ready to decamp from Auckland and head south permanently. Well, not quite.

First glitch (sort of). Husband forgot his wallet so no driver’s licence – all motoring left to me. Oh goody, I like to be in charge!

Second glitch, pick up car, leave Nelson Airport, potter down the road, turn onto State Hwy 60 and, as we do so, two wailing police cars and an ambulance flash by. Five kilometres later we are met by a road block and diverted up the Moutere Valley Rd. The next day’s newspaper reveals a horrific crash involving a truck, 4WD towing a caravan and a car carrying two American tourists – two killed, five injured. Very sobering and not a good start.

But you know, Abel Tasman – our

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Moved house on Friday, unpacked on Saturday, sorted suitcases on Sunday, flew to Nelson on Monday.

So what if I was shattered? The beautiful Abel Tasman Park awaited.

Top, peaceful outlook over the Mapua inlet; left, Takaka Hill; right, golden Kaiteriteri Beach.

Abel Tasman that is – works its magic, calming the soul, delighting the spirit and re-energising the body.

From the first we are awed by the scenery as we climb the Takaka Hill (between the Abel Tasman Park and Kahurangi National Park) then descend the Takaka Valley Hwy, the winding road providing plenty of viewing bays.

Nobody tail gates despite me driving a cautious 80kph most of the way and dropping lower at times on this unfamiliar road. I pull over on occasion to let others pass, no one seems interested. We drive on comfortable with the pace.

At this point we know four days can only be a reconnaissance trip. Two weeks next summer is the plan. And, why not? This must be one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions.

I love many parts of this country, the unquestionably beautiful Queenstown among them. But no place tempts me to leave home and family as Pohara Beach, Takaka, Motueka, Mapua and Kaiteriteri Beach, just a few locations I now believe every Kiwi should put on their bucket list.

For two days we relax alongside sea and sand at Pohara Beachfront Motel not bothering to cook once – Brigand

for lunch on our arrival in Takaka – a platter for two does the trick.

Breakfast at Totally Roasted Cafe which not only delivers ‘startyour-day’ goodies but bakes a phenomenal array of mouth-watering cakes. Dinner at Plan B Cafe and Bar. There is no Plan A we are told, just Plan B and we agree, you don’t need a Plan A. We dine here both nights savouring the cool garden courtyard along with good, honest food.

Suddenly it is time to head back over the ranges to Motueka, along the pretty Ruby Coast and on to Mapua.

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called Delicious. No, not food, just delectable homewares for every taste. I buy books for my grandsons.

I want to buy more – for me – but there’s no room in the luggage.

We sit just above the water line – a low tide, glistening inlet, stony shoreline and pines. Where are the grizzly bears catching salmon? Not here but we feel they should be.

We wander up to elevated Mapua Chalets looking straight out to sea – quiet, welcoming and complete with outdoor solar heated pool, indoor pool and spa.

Next day we drive to Kaiteriteri Beach – this is me, for sure. Small, buzzing, contemporary cafes, emerald water, golden sand. We join a scenic cruise passing pretty bays accessible only by water.

Mama seals and their pups bask in the sun, shags, many shags, (oops cormorants) dip and dive.

Man about the house swims, I read. Again, cooking is not on our menu. Mapua Wharf offers plenty of alternatives – The Boatshed, Jellyfish Cafe & Bar, The Apple Shed, Rimu Wine Bar and The Smokehouse not to mention the Golden Bear Brewing Company, one of many boutique breweries in the area...such fun.

But as everyone knows, when you’re having fun two days disappear in an instant. We are back on the road heading for Nelson. No sign of the tragic accident of four days previous.

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The accident detour took us past the historic St Paul’s Lutheran Church at Upper Photo supplied/DWS-11 Moutere.

We admire hops growing in the field, we admire apples and pears growing in the orchards, we admire vines, laden with grapes for the picking.

We also admire stunning Hoglund glass...a lot. We do not admire the price. I cry – the piece I want is $9000!

Not this year and not next year either.

We cover the last few kilometres full of joie de vivre then say goodbye to Tasman.

We are home again. “How was Nelson?” everyone asks. “Nelson? We never managed Nelson but Tasman – Tasman was terrific.

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In the mood for Paradise Most of us have heard of ‘island time’ and take it to mean ‘taking life slowly’ but for KATE OCKELFORD-GREEN island time is synonymous with sun, sea and sand, warm welcoming smiles, tropical cocktails and an escape from her busy work day.

Given the chance of a five day autumn break in Rarotonga I was never going to say, ‘No!” And it couldn’t have come at a better time. My husband had recently been in hospital and was in need of some real R&R away from the pressures of our small farm.

We arrived to beautiful weather – 28 degrees celsius with the warm, salt-laden air tinged with the smell of frangipani from our welcome leis.

For Kiwis, Rarotonga is such an easy place to holiday – just a three to four hour flight from Auckland and no need to pack anything more than swimwear, sarongs, and sunglasses.

Okay, maybe, a couple of pairs of shorts, with Ts and something a little more dressy for dining out.

But, really, you don’t need a lot, especially, if like me, you spend most of the day under the sun umbrella, next to the pool with a great book in hand. My R&R is rest and reading!

Of course, we did get out – everyone should do the short drive around the island – whether you opt to sit for your scooter licence, take the island bus or just hire a car for a day or two is up to you... and your age! The main coastal road is a 32 kilometre round trip. It’s pot-holed here and there but the driving is easy and there are plenty of reasons to stop along the

way. The speed limit is never more than 50 km/ph and everyone sticks to it. What’s more, wherever one goes the impression is one of island pride, neatly kept gardens and a sense of serenity.

If you’re there on a Saturday, the morning market in town at Avarua is a convivial mix of friendly locals and tourists wandering among openair stands and small huts selling Polynesian handicrafts, bright pareu (sarongs), tropical fruits, veges, seafood and great coffee!

While some resorts offer the chance to enjoy water sports, at Muri Beach with its pretty lagoon and deep blue sea beyond the reef, visitors flock for a chance to enjoy a whirl in glass bottomed boats or try their hand at snorkelling in the Tikioki Lagoon Marine Reserve around the corner.

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from the madding crowd and a busy public beach, then opt for the privacy and seclusion of The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa (where we stayed) and sister resort next door, Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach, for adults-only aged 16 and over.

These resorts sit on a truly white, sandy beach (some places are on rocky coral shorelines) and the lagoon out front offers arguably the island’s best snorkelling in the sheltered Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve. The resort offers guests guided snorkelling tours, and even night snorkelling, a unique experience – imagine seeing a parrot fish tucked up in its jelly-like sleeping bag for the night! This is a lovely place to holiday or celebrate something special, such as saying ‘I do’!

At such resorts you can expect air conditioning, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, insect screens and other amenities such as hair dryer, mini-fridge, tea

and coffee making, plus on-site restaurants, bars, swimming pools, gym, spa and possibly a kids’ club – creature comforts to make a short getaway truly relaxing.

Off-site there’s a huge variety of tours, dining and entertainment options – probably the widest range in the South Pacific. But, perhaps, Rarotonga’s greatest asset is its friendly, warm-hearted people, who happily share their paradise.

The sun may have set on my recent Rarotongan holiday but there are still stars in my eyes after vacationing in what so many folk call paradise. And indeed, this small, beautifully formed island is a Pacific pearl with all the lustre of the famous black pearls farmed in Cook Islands’ waters.

I racked my brains for a way to stay longer. Now I’ll settle for a visit next year. It is the place to escape winter.

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A rural Kiwi town is about to be thrown into turmoil. Perhaps Isaac from the tearooms will serve up some answers. Then again, recently flown jailbird, Declan, might decline to release his secrets, or he could sing like a stool pigeon. When mystery and mythology combine during Mutuwhenua, the Night of the Dead Moon, the identity of a murderer is revealed during a gripping production by Auckland Theatre Company – June 20-July 6, ASB Waterfront Theatre.

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Ever get that sinking feeling when hitting the inevitable wall of traffic headed home on the Southern Motorway? If so, spare a thought for those to whom life in the fast lane takes on a much different meaning.

There’s nothing unusual about cruising the oceans or (for some) hitting the highway in a Ferrari.

However, combine the two and the result is positively... outlandish!

In partnership with Scuderia Ferrari Watches, the Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its new liner, which comes complete with the world’s first racetrack at sea.

Norwegian Joy, designed for the Chinese market, features a two-level Ferrari-branded racetrack on its top deck. Passengers will be able to take thrilling rides in electric go-carts as the ship carries them on voyages from port to port.

But there’s more to this fine liner than surface appeal. Norwegian Joy also

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Key to every winter wardrobe is a great coat and, this season, STORM coats display a utilitarian approach.

They’re practical and warm but, most importantly, they will enhance a great outfit. Check out the ‘frill coat’ with peplum sleeve for evening or warm to an allenveloping, hooded ‘wrap it up’ wool coat for the sports field.

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Showcasing the skill of designer, Jolanta Kodonski Dixon, the Autumn/Winter 2017 collection embraces chic simplicity giving the nod to free-spirited women who make the most of leisure times.

‘Paint Your Day’ is ideal for those who live a full life but seek relaxed comfort with a splash of panache.

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Maintaining a fine balance between style and functionality, personality and longevity, the range pays homage to current trends without being ruled by them.

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GOOD HEALTH?

Fortunately, Good Health has assembled a veritable arsenal of products intended to help defend us against the woeful conditions the freezin’ season brings.

The latest addition to its viralex range, Kids Immune Chews (RRP $20.90 – 60 tablets) are designed to ensure less days off daycare and school by helping boost children’s immune systems.

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Hair highlighting is changing a person’s hair colour using a lightener or colours for hair strands.

There are four basic types of highlights: foil highlights, hair painting, frosting and chunking.

Highlights can be done in natural or unnatural colours. They are a great face framer and can enhance your look when done well.

Colour highlights come in four categories: temporary, semipermanent, demi-permanent and permanent.

Highlighted hair will make the hair appear fuller and is recommended to clients with thinner hair or those simply keen to add volume. It is also recommended for people with at least 50 % grey hair or more for easy blending and to diminish the line of demarcation once the new growth is showing.

Foil highlighting has remained a popular choice for many clients.

Stylists have and still use foil as their first choice for lasting and powerful colour.

What is the purpose of hair foiling?

It keeps coloured sections separated from the rest of your hair.

This stops colour from transferring to the rest of your hair where colour is not required or a different colour is needed. It is very effective at keeping colour in which makes for a vibrant and more powerful look.

Foiling also creates something of a greenhouse effect in which the dye is cooked into your hair. Foil traps in heat and moisture which then helps the colour permeate your hair.

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At some point in their lives most women have had their hair coloured or highlighted, however, while in the salon chair, it is common to wonder why one always ends up looking like something from outer space.

So, what exactly is hair highlighting?

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People weren’t designed to hibernate. As winter bites and colds and flus come out to play, we simply can’t just burry our heads at home and wait out the season.

This month vivo Hair & Beauty Howick focuses on various types of hair lightening

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This season … the colour trend is metallic! And Schwarzkopf has neatly packaged this hot, new trend in its new Brilliance Gem Collection to give hair glossy shades and tones with a sophisticated metal- like finish. Inspired by precious gems, head-turning shades include Fiery Topaz, Cool and Dark Amethyst, Cool Sapphire or a Dark Ruby shade. These colour pigments are infused into the innermost layers for an on trend metallic effect while the Diamond Gloss Serum, which is mixed into the colour cream, delivers an anti-fading effect for intense, longer-lasting colour with grey coverage. Shine from head to toe in a gorgeous copper, ash, purple, blue or red gemstone-inspired shade. Schwarzkopf Brilliance Gem Collection range (RRP $15.99) available in 5 colours.

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Although the sun is set to perform a disappearing act, mums need not turn a whiter shade of pale at the prospect! Thanks to Eco Tan, we can have a healthy summer glow yearround. What’s more, the entire range is free from artificial nasties (such as synthetic food colouring) and utilises natural ingredients (including cacao, herbs, chamomile, flower and fruit extracts), all gifts from Mother Nature. The Eco Tan range is available at pharmacies and health stores nationwide.

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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.

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!)

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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

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.”

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.

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A neuroma is a painful condition, also commonly referred to as a “pinched nerve”, a Morton’s or a traumatic neuroma The nerve which is commonly affected is the third communicating branch of the medial and lateral plantar nerve of the fore-foot.

This nerve supplies the third and fourth toes and their intervening web space and when this nerve is affected, we name the neuroma a “Morton’s neuroma”.

If the neuroma affects the second or big toe (Hallux), we call it a Joplin’s neuroma.

A neuroma (traumatic neuroma) is an abnormal enlargement of a nerve caused by excessive pressure from surrounding bony structures.

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A reduction of fibro-fatty padding, tight-fitting footwear, highheels, walking on hard surfaces, increased body weight and a sudden change and increase of activity can also exaggerate the symptoms.

SyMPtOMS Of A nEurOMA MAy incluDE: • Feeling that you are “walking on a marble” • Intermittent burning or sharp type pain commonly affecting the 3rd and 4th toes • Tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot • Swelling between the toes • Pain in the ball of the foot when weight is placed on it

• Irritation and pain particularly in high-heeled shoes • Irritation and pain particularly in tight, narrow shoes, compressing the toe bones and pinching the nerve.

Treatment options vary with the severity of each neuroma. Severe, regular symptoms may demand surgical correction. X-ray and MR investigation may be necessary to confirm a diagnosis.

If surgery is recommended, techniques can aim at reducing the pressure from, or removing the offending neuromas. Treatment is undertaken on a day stay basis with no need for hospitalisation.

symptoms, allowing the condition to diminish on its own.

Anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections may be used to ease acute pain and inflammation caused by the neuromas, however, they may not offer long-term relief.

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For simple, undeveloped neuromas, a pair of thick-soled shoes with a wide toe box is often adequate treatment to relieve

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Spots before your eyes Owner-optometrist of Eyes of Howick, KRISTINE JENSEN explains about flashes and floaters in your vision.

Floaters are a common complaint among my patients. They may appear as spots, circles, flecks or ‘cobwebs’ which drift across your field of vision.

While annoying, usually they are no cause for concern.

What sort of X-rays are used in dentistry?

However, there are times when floaters can be a sign of more serious eye health issues.

What are floaters?

YVONNE VANNOORT, from Sanctuary Dental, Bishop Dunn Place, Botany talks about the different types of X-rays used by dentists.

Digital X-rays have, for many years, replaced the old X-ray film, the advantages being that they require far less radiation, there are no chemicals involved in processing the X-rays, which is better for the environment, and they are easy to store and retrieve when needed.

They also give better images that help in diagnosing problems too.

More recently, 3D imaging has become routine assisting in the understanding of all sorts of oral problems.

• PA is short for periapical. It means to look around (peri) the apex or end (apical) of a tooth root. This is used to look for infection around a tooth root.

• OPG is the abbreviation for orthopantomogram. This is used to look at all the teeth and around the roots of the teeth. It also shows the bone of the upper and lower jaws, the jaw joints and sinuses. This is useful for orthodontics to see how permanent teeth are replacing baby teeth.

Other sorts of X-rays you will come across include:

There are more types of X-rays but whichever is needed, they are taken with care to ensure they are necessary and are the best option to provide the information needed.

In addition, lead aprons are used to protect clients from radiation.

• Bitewings. These are used as routine images to check for decay in teeth about every 18 months to two years.

Remember, when at the dentist, ask to see your X-rays and have them explained to you – you will be as fascinated as we are!

For example, this 3D imaging is used to check the degree of difficulty of removing wisdom teeth.

Floaters appear when tiny clumps of gel or cells form within the eye’s vitreous (a clear jelly that fills the eye between the lens and the retina).

While floaters can occur at any stage, they are more common as the vitreous ages and begins to liquefy.

While floaters appear to be in front of the eye, they are floating inside and what is actually seen are their shadows cast on your retina. They are particularly noticeable when looking at a plain background.

What are flashes?

Flashes often accompany floaters and can look like flashing lights, stars or lightning streaks in your vision.

They occur when the vitreous rubs or begins to shrink and pull away from the retina, a condition called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).

This can lead to larger, more cloud like opacities in your vision and hence greater visual disturbance.

While anyone can develop PVD, particularly as they get older, it is more common in short-sightedness, after eye surgery and inflammation or with eye injury.

When are floaters and flashes an emergency?

A sudden onset of floaters and flashes can indicate more serious issues such as a retinal tear or hole which occurs due to the vitreous pulling on delicate tissue lining the back of the eye.

This can lead to a blood vessel being torn inside the eye causing some people to notice red spots in their vision. These retinal breaks can lead to a retinal detachment where the inner lining of the back of the eye begins to fall away.

A retinal tear is a serious issue requiring laser treatment and a retinal detachment requires surgical repair as soon as possible to prevent permanent loss of vision.

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HIIT training

Traditionally, cardiovascular training has been proposed as an effective strategy in achieving weight loss. In order to burn fat, recommendations were often to train for periods of greater than 30 minutes at a low to moderate intensity.

When motivating the average Joe to get their rear into gear, NZ exercise facilities are more effective than many abroad, new ratings suggest.

The latest Net Promoter Scores (a worldwide measure of customer satisfaction with gyms and other exercise facilities) reveal Kiwi providers scored an average of 70 out of 100, as opposed to the US at 43, and the UK at just 34.

(HIIT) High Intensity Interval Training is a popular method of cardiovascular training. While there is no set formula as to how to structure HIIT sessions, the basic premise is to alternate high intensity bouts of exercise with moderate bouts of exercise. A ratio of 2:1, high intensity to low intensity effort is common.

This means, you would work at a near maximal effort for a set time eg 40-60 seconds and then work at a lower intensity for 20-30 seconds. Repeat this sequence for a set duration.

These sessions are short due to the fact that the intensity at which one works is high, (usually less than 30 minutes).

The benefits in HIIT training include

Kiwi gyms in great shape

increased resting metabolic rate, enhanced glucose metabolism, improved athletic conditioning and improved fat burning. Practical advantages are that you can

complete an effective workout in a short amount of time.

– This article was submitted by the team at Jetts Fitness New Zealand.

Richard Beddie from Exercise NZ believes the results reflect our competitive market and business owners who go above and beyond. “NZ is recognised as a global leader in the exercise industry and many facilities and professionals are highly regarded overseas,” he says. “[Owners] make a huge effort to ensure their customers receive dedicated assistance from highly qualified personal trainers.”

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Not worth the salt?

New Yorkers partial to the

Gourmet salts may rock with many foodies but a Consumer NZ report has found that high-priced rock and sea salts promoted as healthier choices risk misleading consumers about their benefits.

A far cry from weird and wonderful seafood dishes such as tuna eyeballs, fermented basking shark or shirako – the sperm sac of cod or puffer fish – nevertheless eel is still unexplored menu territory for many Kiwis despite some rating smoked eel as a favourite delicacy.

Consumer NZ chief executive, Sue Chetwin, says gourmet salts can claim to contain higher levels of essential minerals such as iron and calcium.

“But all salt products on shop shelves are essentially the same – nearly 100 percent sodium chloride,” she says.

Consumer NZ found three companies – Lotus Foods, Mrs Rogers, and The Healthy Salt Company – promoted some of their salts as containing iron, calcium or magnesium even though these minerals are only present in trace amounts.

“Food manufacturers are well aware shoppers want to buy healthy foods.

Consumers may decide to buy a gourmet salt over a cheaper table variety after seeing these claims about mineral content. But they’ll be paying five to 50 times the price,” Ms Chetwin says adding that the product claims may also tempt consumers to add extra salt to their food to try to up their iron, calcium or magnesium intake.

“But instead of getting any health benefit, they may be exceeding their daily salt limit and putting their health at risk. The adverse health effects of a high-salt diet are well-known,” she says.

Consumer NZ believes the claims also fall foul of the labelling rules in the Food Standards Code. To claim a product is a source of a specific mineral, such as iron or calcium, it must provide 10 percent of the code’s adult recommended daily intake (RDI).

Products promoted by Lotus Foods, Mrs Rogers and The Healthy Salt Company did not meet this requirement, says Ms Chetwin who adds that Consumer NZ has raised its concerns about the product claims with the Ministry for Primary Industries, which enforces the code.

But, now, it seems there is growing demand for New Zealand eel in the USA with New Yorkers particularly partial to this slippery delicacy.

Statistics show export sales of New Zealand eel to North America rose by 115% last year. The more than $584,000 worth shipped to US wholesalers last year was up from $271,000 in the previous year.

Award-winning US restaurateur and executive chef for Hawaiian Airlines Chai Chaowasaree says while the freshwater fish is not yet a common menu item throughout the country, increasingly eel is found in a more diverse range of restaurants.

“Historically eel or ‘unagi’ has long been a staple in Asian and particularly, Japanese sushi restaurants across North America, however, now we are seeing it incorporated into other styles of cuisine,” he says.

Chaowasaree says eel in the US is usually smoked, grilled, or stewed; however his favourite recipe is more traditional.

“I like it grilled, topped with Kabayaki Sauce, and served over sushi rice,” he says.

Brad Matheny, senior director of Hawaiian Airlines cargo division

says the second half of 2016 was particularly strong for Kiwi eel exporters.

“Our figures show eel shipments from New Zealand were up more than 2600% on same period in the year prior with all this product delivered to NYC,” he says.

The growth trend for US demand for eel is much higher than the rest of the world which showed a 39% decline in sales in the previous year. North America now takes almost a third of all New Zealand live eel exports – this is up from less than 10 percent in the previous year.

vintage roundup

Spotlight on Pinot Gris Wine columnist and connoisseur, DENNIS KNILL, gives his view on new releases and awardwinning vintages.

In a world where chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are showered with success there are also great things happening in our wineries.

While not suffering from a lack of skilled winemakers there’s a new generation of young vintners coming through the ranks scaling new heights.

Their compulsion to produce traditional wines is gradually being replaced with new varietals.

Enter pinot gris our latest shining star to take pole position Pinot grigio (Italian) and pinot gris (French) theoretically speaking are the same wines. Both are

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made from pinot gris grapes. The difference is simply style. Noted for its rich and crisp citrus fruit, aroma, intensity, depth of flavour and low acidity this is an easy drinking wine.

Best served lightly chilled it’s the perfect match with seafood, chicken, salads and vegetarian dishes

Villa Maria ’16 Single Vineyard Seddon RRP $30 Light on the palate with a delicate acidity intermingled with a concentration of rich fruity flavours.

Sacred Hill ’16 Marlborough pinot gris RRP $20 Ripe fruity flavours that are soft on the palate with a lingering roundness that is crisp and fresh. www.eastlife.co.nz

Hot Spots turanga creek A fantastic place to relax and enjoy fantastic wine and food. The farm’s stables have been turned into a restaurant, function room and cellar door. Our Down to Earth philosophy is all about giving you great flavours from products that have real traceability. We have showcased this in a sharing style menu. Eggs, lamb and vegetables are all provided from our farm. Great for families, couples and groups to spend a few hours, open Wednesday to Sunday with nights Thursday to Saturday.

133 Whitford Park Road, Whitford Phone 09 530 8936 www.turangacreek.co.nz

indian accent Indian Accent has scoured India for the best cuisine and now serves up an eclectic range of dishes. The talented team has devised a fascinating menu ranging from dishes once enjoyed

by Moghul kings to Indo-Chinese fusion delights. Offering a simple yet cleverly refined culinary style, even the most wellknown dishes encompass a delightful twist. Check out our lunch special from $12.90, 7 days and our happy hour MonThur 5-6pm where all mains are $14.90. Licensed and BYOW. 5/308 Te Irirangi Drive, Botany South.

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THE LOUNGE The Lounge is proud to bring Red Delicious Burlesque and “Maison de Tease” to the Howick Valley. See the feathers fly, the rhinestones shine, and the tassels spin, in this one-night burlesque spectacular. Featuring some of the country’s top burlesque performers, we will immerse your senses in the art of both classic and modern-styled Burlesque dance. Hosted by the always entertaining Miss La Vida. One night only, Saturday May 13th. Bookings essential – adults only.

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five stags Your local Whitford pub and restaurant has new owners and management! Come and enjoy a drink and meal with family and friends. Our menu has expanded, with new items such as Chef’s Special Meat Platter, Lamb Leg and Roast Vegetable & Halloumi Salad, as well as old favourites such as Fish & Chips, Venison Ribs and Pork Belly. Now serving brunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm! Make a booking today and enjoy a relaxed brunch with a cold beer or warm up with a hot meal and a rich glass of red!

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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.

cOffEE tiME thE cOcO-nut wAy! Some of us just can’t start the day without our caffeine fix and now there’s a refreshing and nutritious new drink on the market to provide the caffeine you love and the hydration you need. H2Coco COCOESPRESSO is lactose, fat, gluten and dairy-free and a high source of potassium.

Combining coconut water with a full shot of espresso coffee, it uses 100 percent natural ingredients, is vegan-friendly and has no artificial flavours, sweeteners, preservatives or chemicals. So, the next time your body craves caffeine swap that iced coffee order for H2Coco COCOESPRESSO (RRP $2.99 330ml) available at supermarkets nationwide.

EASy lunchES AnD APPEtiSErS versatile and nutritious try pairing Nairn’s oatcakes with salads, soups and various toppings, for an easy lunch or party appetiser. High in fibre, wheatfree, and having no artificial colour, flavouring or preservatives, create a quick yet stylish nibble by topping oatcakes with sour cream and smoked salmon, aioli and prawns, brie and cranberries or any dip including hummus – just some of the many serving suggestions available at Nairn’s website.

The Nairn’s range includes: Fine Milled Oatcakes, Scottish Oatcakes, Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits, Mixed Berry Oat Biscuits and Stem Ginger Oat Biscuits available nationwide from supermarkets. RRP is $4.70.

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thE tAStE Of hOME St Even if we don’t eat our gluten, we can have our bread, and buns and pizza for that matter, thanks to a new range, known as Home St. Twentytwo years ago, the Bakeworks story began at a flat on Home Street, Grey Lynn; now, the company is paying homage to ‘Home’. Baked with sprouted and activated seeds, these breads make nutrients easier to absorb. Made (mostly) from organic ingredients, Home St breads (RRP $8.99 for bread, $6.79 for buns and $6.90 for pizza bases) are available from supermarkets nationwide.

Dippy chicks should be celebrated and there are none dippier than Lisa! Light and airy, Lisa’s new Whipped Dips are gluten-free and vegetarian but still boast plenty of flavour. The range features: Sweet Chilli Peppers & Roasted Capsicum; vintage Cheddar, Caramelised Onion & Thyme and Beetroot; and Pomegranate and Fresh Mint – all available from supermarkets nationwide (RRP of $5.29). When they’re combined with chips or crackers, you’d have to be nuts to pass these up!

fruit bitES Put niP On hunGEr PAnGS Tango with mango or make merry with berries when you tuck into Annies Fruit Bites, delicious, bite-sized pieces for school lunches, on-the go snacks, the desk drawer and as a baking and cooking ingredient.

Free of additives, concentrates, gluten, dairy and nuts plus there is no added sugar, try Mango Passion and Mixed Berry for a healthy snack option. Presented in handy re-sealable 200g pouches (RRP $6.99) Annies Fruit Bites are available at Countdown, New World and Pak’n Saves nationwide.

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Beauty and the beast…

Imagine the vigilant eyes of a magnificent tiger watching you in your lounge – sound impossible? Not so, in fact, luscious forest scenes, moody walks at night or flickering lights of the cityscape could all be yours and right within your own home!

Wallpapered feature walls bring internal spaces to life, injecting a sense of exhilaration, daring and excitement into homes.

Whether it’s a three-dimensional wave, so vivid you want to reach out and touch it, or a delicate pink poppy bending in the breeze, the Ava range of wallpaper by La Fabbrica has given rise to a new generation of feature walls in New Zealand homes.

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With building booming and many people renovating, now’s the time to go wild. Transform your lounge, bathroom, bedroom or kitchen with a new contemporary design that will have friends gasping at your bold new décor. For more on this range visit www.tiledepot.co.nz

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out of europe BRITS LIGHT UP: When a tree falls in the woods, it might not make a sound. However, if it’s used in Tom Raffield’s work, it’ll generate a sound of thunder in the world of lighting design.

While harnessing electricity changed the way we light up our lives, this English designer relies on a most traditional material in service to our modern homes.

Utilising his own steam bending method, Tom has created lighting which illuminates the timeless elegance of wood. His

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Butterfly and Giant Butterfly ranges (include floor and pendant lamps) are typical of his approach.

Other ranges (including Bloom, Flock and No.1) similarly hint at the durability of wood contrasted with flexibility of design.

Tom Raffield’s handmade products are not yet available in our stores. However, pieces can be purchased (or commissioned) and shipped to New Zealand on request. See tomraffield.com for more information.

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Room mates!

Accessorising the home is important – it is also an art. It takes an eye for colour, shape, texture and design to successfully pull together a total look so consulting an interior designer is often the answer to ‘getting it right’.

However, many homeowners have a good idea of what they like and want in a room and their biggest hurdle is finding it! Of course, personal taste can encompass everything from the minimal to the opulent, the simple to the sophisticated.

But even the most minimalistic homes may need complementary accessories to define them. Homeabout in East Tamaki is renowned for its French Provincial style, but among its wealth of decor items, there are many that would sit equally well in a contemporary home, adding that extra sense of elegance and character.

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➎ 1. Antique Style Clock $358 2. Crimson French Provincial Chair and Ottoman $875 3. Silver Resin Leaf Plate $65, Ornamental Balls $9.50 each 4. Gilt Urn $114

5. Ornamental Rocking Horse $78 6. Silver style Bar Stool $169 7. Silver Resin Rabbit $49 8. Twin Candle Holders $234 pair; individual $107 (small) and $127 (large)

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Mixed market signals ‘ Total Focus Principal, Greg Roy areinz, gives an update on the local real estate market happenings.

What a difference a month can make.

I may be showing my age here but I have been selling real estate for nigh on 25 years and I think I’m pretty good at reading the mood of the market.

The slowdown in the market since late 2016, with low volumes of sales and a dropping median price, has been making its presence felt. In the past month we, as well as other agents I have spoken to, have found the market to be one in which there are still many purchasers looking through open homes but say they are nervous about paying pay too much. On the flip side, vendors are nervous they will sell for too little.

Auction clearance rates appeared to be well down and there was a lot of negotiating going on to get the

deals across the line. In some cases the gaps were just too big. So, I was surprised to see the actual figures that have just been released by REINZ for our area, across Auckland, and nationally.

In summary, it’s been a tradition for March to return as the busiest real estate month of the calendar with both median sale prices and sales volumes up, and records set. Looking first at our area, Eastern Beaches, we hit a new record high median of $1,140,000 which is $20,000 higher than the peak of 2016 in October, and up a significant 11% from February’s $1,028,000.

Sales volumes were also up from February’s low 92 to 187, a more typical number for March, but still less then March 2016’s 213.

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Including Auckland, eight of the country’s 12 regions hit new record high medians which bought the nation median sale price up to a new record high of $546,000, a full 10% up from February 2017 as well as from March last year.”

Days to sell fell to 41 from 55 in February; last March it was 35 days.

The number of homes listed on realestate.co.nz stood at 388 (at time of writing) which is a bit down from the same week last month at 436.

For Auckland, the median rose to $890,000, blitzing February’s $800,000, and setting a new record high, comfortably up on the previous record set in October 2016

of $868,000. There were 2761 sales, well up on February’s 1661 but not quite as many as a March 2016’s 3230. Days to sell were also down to a more typical 35, eight days less than in February.

Including Auckland, eight of the country’s 12 regions hit new record high medians which bought the nation median sale price up to a new record high of $546,000, a full 10% up from February 2017 as well as from March last year. The total number of sales for March 2017, at 8504, was an increase of 36% on February, although still down 11% compared to March 2016.

Sales by auction have decreased 30% over the year and for March represented 19% of all sales nationally. All statistically interesting but how much should we read into one month’s figures, especially in an election year and with immigration changes just announced?

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six tips for bedside style The bedside table it the first thing seen in the morning and the last thing seen before drifting off to sleep making it the perfect place to display pretty pieces and favourite mementos. Here are six ideas from Città to make the most of this space.

Bedside furniture – Mix and match bedside furniture to suit your needs.

Stools and side tables make practical surfaces to arrange your bedside vignette. If storage is needed, choose a modern set of bedside drawers.

Keep the look cohesive by choosing furniture in similar materials, such as oak.

Soft light for reading – Pendant lights hung above a bedside table are becoming extremely popular.

They’re a great way to frame a bed, and hung at the right height, can provide a soft, ambient light for your bedside.

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Bedside blooms – Flowers add a touch of the outdoors and can help you sleep. No need to visit the florist

➎ each week, a simple single flower or cluster of foliage picked from your garden will look beautiful. Stick to smaller vases or even a glass to hold flowers next to the bed.

Trinket dish – Keep your precious items close while you sleep. Dainty salt pinchers or decorative marble soap dishes make the perfect resting

place for jewellery. Keep a stack of favourite books on hand; they make ideal platforms to display trinket dishes.

Vessel for water – Wake up refreshed with a mug, glass, pitcher or carafe beside your bed. We’re in love with our charming Mr & Mrs carafes – they make great bedside companions.

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Under-Covered?

Switch on to Spring may seem a long way off but really, although we’re in the heart of autumn, it’s time to think spring-flowering bulbs (true bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers) so come September – and even earlier – gardens will be full of joyful colour.

Alina Hooper – Insurance Director, Be Covered.

Fully qualified with more than 11 years of awardwinning insurance experience with a major bank.

Senior Associate of ANZIIF (Australia and New Zealand Institute of Finance) We’ve read many articles recently about difficulties which have financially stretched families and we’ve seen the way many people have rushed to help by donating to Givealittle accounts. This really brings to mind the question of financial security.

Have you ensured your future is secure? Would you and your family be financially covered if something unexpected occurred, particularly if it cut off your means to earn?

We all like to think that the worst won’t happen to us but, nevertheless, we take out some insurance just in case the unthinkable happens. Yet, often, we haven’t really considered just what we would need to meet our commitments.

For example, often people who have taken cover in conjunction with a mortgage have later realised that, if left to rely on one wage, their cover wouldn’t go the distance and they might be forced to sell their home.

Even then, they might not be left in a secure financial position.

The good news is, that it’s possible to have adequate security without necessarily paying much more than at present. A few tweaks to an existing cover is likely to put you in a more secure financial position!

A good advisor will help you choose insurance cover that meets your needs and fits within your budget. If you’re unsure whether your current

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cover will prove enough in the event of the unexpected, give us a call and we will come out and go through it with you – all completely free of charge!

If you prefer to ‘do it yourself’ through online providers here are some questions to consider: • Will your life insurance cover all debts?

• Does it provide for funeral costs, your children’s education and back-up for ongoing costs/future events?

• If your partner works part time will his/her income cover living costs or will he/she need to work more?

• If your partner needs to work longer hours to cover outgoings/ debt will he/she earn enough to also cover added after school or day care if needed?

• If the main earner in the house is out of work due to sickness/ disability are mortgage outgoings and loss of income covered?

To bloom their best, bulbs need a cold period and one way gardeners, especially those in warm areas, can help promote reliable flowering is to place bulbs in a paper bag and store in the fridge for a few weeks before planting.

However, bulbs don’t like wet feet – plant in well drained soil with a good measure of sunshine. Add a little sand to your soil if you feel drainage needs improving or where the soil is heavy clay, consider planting in a raised bed. Improve the soil by adding in garden mix, compost and additional topsoil sourced through a reputable garden centre.

A general rule of thumb when planting is to place bulbs at a depth equal to twice the bulb’s diameter; some bulbs, such as anemone and ranunculus, may also need an overnight soaking to rehydrate them before planting. Also add in a good amount of compost before planting.

For those considering medical cover, a major insurer has introduced an affordable option to cover specialist costs and diagnostic tests as an alternative to full medical cover if the latter doesn’t fit your budget.

Remember, most bulbs do extremely well in pots and come spring will provide a real show on decks and patios.

Having the right cover means you can spend time with your family and loved ones when something goes wrong without worrying about your finances!

In particular, daffodils, tulips, freesias, hyacinths, grape hyacinths, crocus and bluebells can be potted and by staggering planting across a few weeks, your floral display could go on for two or three months when the warm weather arrives.

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Another trick when planting in pots is to layer the bulbs, the largest, such

as tulips or daffodils, about halfway down the pot, then cover with potting mix before adding another layer of smaller bulbs such as freesias. Cover again with enough potting mix to fill the pot. If it is very big you might manage a third layer.

Keep out of direct sunlight until the first shoots show and, because there will be a lot of bulbs in the one pot, remember to liquid feed every two to four weeks.

Finally, while everyone has their favourite, be it irises, jonquils (erlicheer) daffodils, freesias, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, anemones or one of the many more wonderful varieties available, the one way you could encompass them all is to trust your luck with a purchase of mixed bulbs and then see what pops up!

Whatever you choose, come spring your garden or courtyard could be a pastel delight, a haven of blue, full of ‘sunshine’ pretty in pink (and purple) or a hot pot of brilliant colour – the choice is yours and the planting is easy.

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Pictures worth 1000 words This month’s series from G.J. Gardner Homes on building the dream house, outlines the value of making a scrapbook of ideas.

When it comes to planning a new home, the wealth of materials and products available can be overwhelming, not to mention seemingly simple things such as colour schemes, the size of bricks, roofing profiles and more.

So, start your journey by collecting pictures of ideas you like and feel at home with. When it comes to visual items, getting across your ideas in words is often difficult; there’s too much room for misinterpretation.

“When you said that, I thought you meant this,” can be the result of trying to express ideas verbally. In addition, the use of building jargon when referencing many items can add to the confusion.

That’s why builders and architects all over the world encourage clients to put together a project scrapbook.

Use your phone, ipad or camera to take photos of items you like and browse through a wide selection of home magazines for inspiration.

Your scrapbook will prove an absolute treasure for your builder because it gives a feel for what you want.

Online scrapbook For those who find cutting and pasting pictures by hand too time-consuming, there is another option.

The G.J.Gardner website includes a handy feature which allows clients to create an online scrapbook. Simply go to www.gjgardner.co.nz and register for an account. Once set up, you can select images you love and add them as your favourites thus keeping track of ideas that appeal. You can go in as often as you wish, adding and changing as your ideas and inspiration grows.

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I photocopied the plans, stuck them down, and then drew in extra lines, so we added the scullery in behind the kitchen.”

– Darryn and Pam Anderson

Scrapbook Tips Here are some category ideas to organise your scrapbook. Feel free to add categories as you need them.

•O verall Look/Theme/Feel: Will it be a country, modern or classic contemporary themed home?

• Exterior Look: Cladding types, roof types, entranceways, front door s, garage doors, chimney shapes and special features • Indoor/Outdoor Areas: Built-in fires/barbecues, covered outdoor living areas, pool/spa

FINDING INSPIRATION Check out G.J. Gardner’s Home Show magazine which features customers’ homes, a selection of the company’s favourite showhomes, colour themes, styles, sculleries, vanities cladding and more. For your free copy ask a G.J. representative or call 09 274 2082.

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It doesn’t have to be meticulously organised – just think of it as a collection of your dreams and desires.

Add magazine clippings, photos, sketches and samples of carpets,

tiles, colours and textures which appeal. In fact, include anything that could inspire your final decision when it comes to building your new home.

• Kitchens: Appliances, benchtop hob, under bench or wall oven, benchtop materials, colours, scullery, fridge, tapware lighting • Bathrooms: Vanities, colours, bath styles, tapware, shower cubicles • Dining Room: table sizes, lighting • Family Room: Furniture size, fabrics, blinds/curtains, colours, ceiling features, (vaulted or raked) fireplaces or other heating, flooring (timber, laminate, tiles, carpet, vinyl) • Technology: Plan for the future – think about automation including security, lighting, music, wi-fi, data storage and even blinds • Media Room: Home theatre – projector type or just a separate room with games control, movies ready to run, soundproofing • Home Office: Is your business based at home and needs a full blown office or would a computer study nook, close to the living area, suffice and preserve space for extra living.

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Paris prank revealed Paris Hilton may sometimes be accused of being a bit ‘blonde’; however as EastLife reported in our April issue, it appears this celebrity socialite is far from being an ‘airhead’. However, she still can’t change the molecular structure of water!

As an April fools jape, Paris teamed up with SodaStream announcing that her Institute of Plastic Pollution Solutions had created a new type of water (known as NanoDrop) purported to be a highly condensed sparkling water formula.

Paris’ plan was to help the world reduce its reliance on plastic... as if Paris would ever cut back on ‘flashing the plastic’!

On Facebook and through our e-newsletter, we revealed something was amiss with one of our April articles.

Did you spot it? Many readers did and, as a result, were in the draw for a little prize, a copy of a fantastic (although not plastic) book, The Little Book of Slow.

We can now reveal that our lucky winner is: Debbie Larsen.

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Since 2004, a total of $39,000 in scholarships has been granted to applicants working in health with rural connections, Fiona Gower (Rural Women New Zealand’s National President) says.

“Recipients have ranged from paramedics through to nurse practitioners... they have a common aspiration to undertake further training and develop professional knowledge, so they can continue to provide quality health services in rural communities.”

Applications close July 1; see ruralwomen.org.nz or access.org. nz for details.

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spares his time NZ rugby may have a bob or two to rub together but that doesn’t mean they can afford to spare a certain Nichol. Since rugby entered the brave new world of pro’ sport roughly 20 years ago, Rob Nichol has been at the heart of the action, as JON RAWLINSON discovered.

Rugby may be a simple game at heart – it’s catch and pass, mate.

But behind New Zealand’s number one sport there are plenty of issues regarding player welfare; and behind those issues is Rob Nichol. At the helm of both the International Rugby Players’ Association (IRPA) and New Zealand RPA, Rob holds a unique vantage point on our game.

As I’m leaving Rob’s place, he tells me: “nothing’s straight forward in sport.”

After having many of my preconceptions challenged during a conversation which took longer than most scrums these days (about an hour longer!), I must agree. Behind the scenes, there’s a lot to this seemingly simple ball game.

We’ve covered many aspects but a number of recent off field incidences (everything from bathroom ‘antics’, to drink, drugs and domestic abuse) involving top level players make ‘misbehaviour’ impossible to avoid – sorry, Rob; I really did want to write more about other aspects!

“You’re asking people to mature extremely quickly and perform.

It’s not a matter of if they’ll make mistakes; it’s when. We’re dealing with men and women from about 17-36 years of age; they’re going to make mistakes and some of them are going to be made public,” he explains.

“I believe we’re seeing less such incidences than 15-20 years ago, but we’re not allowing them to fall by the wayside; we’re dealing with it.”

I initially take his reaction to this line of questioning to be defensive.

But, in hindsight I realise it’s not that at all. It’s frustration. It must be exhausting repeatedly giving the same assurances and explanations.

While ordinary members of the public are much less likely to find their indiscretions splashed across the media, they can’t draw on the vast

network of support which the Players’ Association and the wider rugby community can offer, Rob contends.

“If you’re a professional rugby player from New Zealand and you make a mistake, you’re going to get very good support. The same levels of accountability may not be there in the public domain, but the levels of support aren’t either.

“Players know that if they want the opportunities that professional rugby creates, there’s expectation around conduct and behaviour. They have to be comfortable with that. And, if they do make a mistake, they know they will be held to account both publicly and within the rugby community.”

Ultimately, the public eye amplifies such incidences. We can blame the players, we can blame ‘the media’ (or the public demand it feeds), but what we can’t do is ever guess at the pressures these guys face.

Speaking of pressures, shortly before speaking with Rob, the sad news of Dan Vickerman’s suicide broke.

I didn’t know the guy, although I definitely respected his on-field abilities. Rob did know him.

“Dan contributed to a lot of good initiatives around player welfare [and] he was head of the player welfare committee but, for whatever reason, something didn’t allow for an intervention and this tragedy resulted. People may have thought he had it made, playing for Australia, he had a family and a good job, but they need to understand that mental illnesses don’t discriminate.”

Whether Dan struggled to adapt to life beyond professional rugby or simply to life in general, we’ll never really know. However, Rob assures me that his associations, and the wider rugby fraternity, cut no corners when it comes to ensuring help is on hand.

“The willingness of professional players to reach out for help needs

to be talked about more. Those who have also need to talk more, to show that, if you do ask, it’s there,” he says.

“Probably every month there would be something similar happen within rugby environments around the world – sometimes it gets media attention, sometimes it doesn’t.”

I guess there are no perfect people; we’re all prone to dropping the ball now and then and, sometimes, the consequences can be disastrous.

I expected to come away from my discussion with Rob wiser, more insightful in regards to the pressures facing professional sportspeople. I don’t.

But, in a way, this realisation is cathartic in itself. In an age where people are marketed as products (they wouldn’t get paid if they weren’t!) it’s easy to think we actually know these guys. To judge them we really have to know them and, well sports fans, we don’t.

However, I am more assured that our guys have a sophisticated support network behind them. Rob’s parting shot is right on the money... there are no easy answers. www.eastlife.co.nz

Rob Nichol – challenging role at the top of New Zealand rugby.

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Home and away with Rob Travel may well broaden the mind but it sure as hell can be exhausting!

Rob Nichol may not have clocked up many air miles as a player but, during his work with the New Zealand and International Rugby Players’ associations, he knows well what it’s like to spend time away from his home ground.

“Sometimes I come back and the lawns haven’t been done, the pool isn’t in the condition it should be, and I’m hoping Sally, my wife, has been able to tolerate it. But we’re lucky,” Rob says. “We have plenty of family nearby, so we have ridiculously good support.”

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While maintaining players’ welfare may be a major part of the NZRPA’s remit, one aspect, travel, affects Rob as directly as the players he represents.

In addition to his role with the NZRPA, Rob is also chief executive of the International Rugby Players’ Association (IRPA) and chair of the NZ Athletes Federation – in effect, an association for players’ associations.

However, he expects to curtail his time abroad soon.

“As the kids [Josh, 14; Olivia, 13 and Sasha, 10] are getting a older, I want the reward of just enjoying seeing them with their friends and having fun. I really enjoy watching them [playing sport] and I want to be around more to see it,” he says.

“International travel has posed somewhat the challenge for me with

family and other commitments, but we’re about to put a fulltime CEO in place for the IRPA, which will take off a lot of pressure.”

With Super Rugby set to face further restructuring, Rob believes players could also enjoy more time at home in the years ahead.

“The current Super Rugby competition [sees] the guys having one week less on the road than previously, but it is still a lot and it’s constant. It’s worse for those in Sevens; that’s something we’ll need to sit down and discuss with New Zealand Rugby because it is a problem.”

He says the NZRPA would like to see the Super Rugby season cut back by a week or two. However, while travel schedules may impact on player welfare, it is just one facet.

“People bandy around [the term]

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The willingness of professional players to reach out for help needs to be talked about more.

Those who have [asked for help] also need to talk more, to show that, if you do ask, it’s there.”

‘player welfare’, but do they really know what that means? If we demand [better] travel conditions to the point the integrity of the competition is compromised, that could mean Super Rugby can’t happen. Then, there’s no broadcasting agreement and the guys won’t get paid.”

Although players may need to travel, the job does permit time at home which a normal nine-to-five role often can’t. Rob says making the most of every moment at home is crucial.

“Travel does take its toll and all the players know that; we all have to manage as best we can. I’ve had to travel a lot for a long time so I just make sure that, when I am home, I’m home. When we do have a break we all need to invest time in our families and bring some balance into our lives.” eastlife | may 2017 |

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Oldering: it’s an option!

Part 1

Bill Potter – The Business Maverick. Bill is an international Keynote Speaker, MC and Coach, who’s presented in 57 countries so far. www.speakers.co.nz/ our-speakers/all-speakers/bill-potter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM In the spirit of… The World Masters Games, I introduce you to my latest ‘Life Definition’ – Oldering. I would like to dedicate it to Man Kaur, from India, aged 101, who will compete in the 100m, 200m, shot put, and javelin at these games.

As the only competitor in the 100+ years of age, category, she will win the Gold Medal. Team… she goes home from one of the world’s biggest sporting events, with FOUR Gold Medals. Yayyy. Her family can say with pride, ‘My Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother etc, won four more Gold Medals. She has several already.

She could create four world records too. It won’t be easy, you know. After all, she only started at age 93. Her ‘pushy’ son Gurdev (79) who is also competing here, told her she should.

Now, here is… Stop Oldering Hint #1. Make sure your children and grandchildren are ‘pushy’ enough to say, ‘Please don’t just keep on ‘oldering’ Granddad, and get back into ‘Life’, OK?’ Accept their challenge. Appoint one or more of them, as your ‘return-tolife’ team. Unpaid, of course. Open a Word Doc (you haven’t forgotten have ya?). Head it up… ‘Oldering is NOT my Option!’

Yes, have a quick lie down, before getting back to it. You are going to create, your NewLife. Your ‘Team’ must be as young as possible, cos they won’t let you get away with nuthin’, kapeesh?

Make a list of ‘stuff’. With the team’s help, put them in your first order of priority. But, be vigilant. Some

suggestions may look like things that they want to do. It could become expensive, so check your savings, OK? Ta. BTW, visit ‘Uncle’ Google or ‘Cuzzie’ YouTube to check the levels of activity difficulty. Mount Maunganui is higher than you thought… In Part 2 we will talk more about curing…

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Mind our English From parliamentary performances to eyeing up pizza pies, New Zealand’s PM has been cooking up plenty for the public to chew over lately, as these tidbits (loosely based on reports from Mr English’s office) reveal.

HAIL T O THE CHEF! The PM presents his secret recipe for tax cuts in this cartoon by Antonio Parsons.

hOt tOP-ic Ask any Frenchman and he’ll likely confirm that, when it comes to the culinary arts, the ‘English’ have a lot to learn. Recently, our Bill caused worldwide controversy by committing a ‘crime’ against Italy... apparently.

“As an Italian, I want you to know that, in Italy, such a recipe would be considered as a crime,” one social media user wrote in reaction to Mr English’s choice of pizza toppings – pineapple and tinned spaghetti.

And yet, Mr English also received plenty of support for his unorthodox dietary with more than 10,000 likes on Facebook.

Another ‘poster’ applauded Mr English but lamented the overly liquid nature of spaghetti. The PM agreed: “I drained off some of the liquid but not quite enough since the pizza was a bit soggy in the middle,” he confessed.

So, during a month when one world leader fired off millions of dollars of missiles in response to another choosing to attack his own people with chemical weapons, our own PM was criticised for making dinner.

At EastLife we think ‘pizzagate’ speaks volumes – more so about the ‘priorities’ of the masses than the actions of our pizza-loving PM.

PEnniES frOM wEllinGtOn While benefits of living in our ‘rockstar economy’ might not be ‘poor-ing’ down, at least there’s a fresh trickle following new government measures.

In April, Mr English announced a fall in ACC levies and increases in the adult minimum wage (up 50 cents to $15.75 an hour) and superannuation (up 1.4 percent), as well as in tax credits and benefits. www.eastlife.co.nz

“Low-income working families eligible for the minimum family tax credit (MFTC) will receive a small increase, bringing their after-tax annual income to $23,816,” he confirmed. “A small increase in benefit rates this year comes on top of last year’s move to increase benefits to families with children by $25 a week.”

He credits “sound economic management by the Nationalled Government” to permitting a loosening of the public purse strings.

In addition, new organisations are expected to help children most in need.

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“The opening of the new Ministry for vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, along with the launch of vOYCE – Whakarongo Mai, which is New Zealand’s first independent advocacy service for children, show how very committed this government is to tackling child abuse, and giving our kids the helping hand many of them need,” Mr English said.

“[This has] helped get New Zealand back on track and in a position to start sharing the benefits of our growing economy with Kiwis.”

Mr English’s recent Cabinet reshuffle was more a game of 52 pick up than an amazing, magical card trick.

The major changes come after resignations from Cabinet of Hekia Parata and Murray McCully. The PM confirmed that, while neither will be easily replaced, Nikki Kaye and Gerry Brownlee are both well-qualified successors to the education and

foreign affairs portfolios respectively.

“This is a Government that is focused on the future,” he said. “These changes illustrate the depth of talent within National’s parliamentary ranks. Our careful stewardship of the Government’s books over the past eight years has given us a rare opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and we are going to take it.”

Other changes include Nathan Guy adding the Civil Defence portfolio to his role as Minister for Primary Industries, and Mark Mitchell joins Cabinet as Minister of Defence.

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Crowded houses way of future? land title registration itself so that Jack and Angel, Rangi and Mary are noted as tenants in common in 25% shares.

Wynyard Wood consultant, RICHARD OSBORNE, whose specialties include commercial law and intellectual property law, writes on issues concerning the business community Supply and demand, the Auckland property market continues upwards with ever increasing house prices and little sign of any fundamental changes, apart from a possible move towards apartments and smaller houses or, perhaps, more people grouping together to buy a shared home.

Commitment to a weekly rental, coupled with some developing intergenerational angst directed at the baby boomer generation, has prompted a second look at ways renters, with a job, can aspire to home ownership as owner/ occupiers with others, rather than as a single owner.

Leaving aside property investment (which raises important offer and tax issues under the financial markets and income tax legislation), some collective structures don’t work that well for the owner/ occupier.

For example, while the club flavour of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 has the required collective ownership ‘feel’, an incorporated society requires a minimum number of members, none of whom can take a personal benefit in the society’s assets. Therefore, a member could

Unlike a joint tenancy, each interest can be dealt with as separate property. Therein lies the rub as the mere notation of an ownership interest will not deal with the collective treatment of common outgoings such as insurance, rates, utilities, maintenance as well as day to day operational issues (are visitors allowed) and major ones such as what happens to the separate interests when some, or all, want to exit the property ownership.

not personally access any increase in property value.

A company is a possibility. They have been used over the years for flat or apartment ownership. The upside is that company rules are well trodden via the Companies Act 1993.

The downside is that a shareholder in a company (which owns the underlying property) may feel distanced by the corporate vehicle from that property ownership.

Any future buyer may be put off or confused by the purchase of a company share rather than a direct property interest.

Partnerships under the Partnership Act 1908 are the most obvious collective vehicle. Unlimited joint and several liability is the usual objection to them. But that is, in fact, a false problem because, if the group borrows from a bank, personal guarantees will undoubtedly be required.

The problem is more fundamental.

To be a partnership the group must be carrying on a business in common with a view to profit. This is not the case for an owner-occupier who will nonetheless be exposed to the twoyear, Brightline test.

A variation on a general partnership is a limited partnership under the Limited Partnerships Act 2008.

Under a limited partnership, a general partner has unlimited liability (usually a company) while the limited partners’ liabilities are limited to their ownership shares, with any profit or losses passed through to them personally.

This company-partnership combo also has a business focus, some additional compliance costs and is not easy to understand or administer for the ordinary owner. Therefore, as with the general partnership structure, this is not a good fit for a group of owner occupiers.

That leaves us with the simply reflecting collective ownership on the

None of these issues are insurmountable. They can be deal with in a properly drafted, property sharing agreement. However, there is no standard or common accepted form and this might be something to review.

If there was an industry accepted form potential co-owners and lenders would have a clearer template for their ownership and lending activities and current co-renters might have a clearer route to becoming owner occupiers.

One last caveat – younger owner occupiers may still require contributions and guarantees from parents and relatives. Conflicts of interest and real risks for all parties rapidly arise. They should be worked through rationally, without emotion, and with independent legal advice.

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