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Election cracker Election Day may have come and gone but I expect the parliamentary fireworks are yet to come. Years ago, when first confronted with the prospect of MMP, I said to friends, “what happens if we get a government made up of several parties who are ideologically different – does that mean we’ll see some real coalition bun fights?”

TOUR DE FORCE: The South of France offers plenty to overseas visitors. One could relax on the beaches of the magnificent Med’, or tour the vineyards. Alternatively, one could bust a gut riding a gruelling road race and time trial in 30 degree plus heat... if one is as mad as our mate Murray, that is! As this month’s cover indicates, EastLife recently spoke with a former local who was hell bent on going hell for leather abroad. See pages 22-23 to read more. Photo Activ Images - @Activ’images-Yanfoto

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No one seemed to think so then, and now, when faced with the possibility of a multi-party coalition, many folk still appear philosophical about ‘group leadership’ and how our new government might shape up – National and NZ First or Labour (encompassing the Maori seats) with the Greens and NZ First – but it all seems a bit explosive to me. Yep, Guy Fawkes might be a month away but government may well blow up before then. While Winston Peters is ‘double happy’ about his prospects, we will have to see if Jacinda Adern is just another skyrocket – one big flurry of colour then it’s over. Will the Greens keep sparkling (no matter what the weather) or is that not environmentally friendly? And will the Maori party get another turn in three years time, coming

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And, what of Caesar – Bill English – a true blue Roman Candle firing off one star after another? Or, will his reign prove to be a fizzer? I guess all will be revealed but whatever happens I’m sure sparks will fly not just in the coming weeks but in the three years ahead.

So, I’m just going to suggest that if readers want a good night out and don’t mind the ‘F’ word being bandied about (ever so humorously), then I’m picking you’ll think you haven’t laughed like that since before the election, although we all know that the politics to come is sure to be all entertainment, too.

Now to more serious matters such as Roger Hall’s delightful play, Last Legs. I did miss some of the election coverage because I was laughing my head off at the ASB Waterfront Theatre (along with the rest of the packed theatre) as a very accomplished and well known cast provided pretty well two hours of non-stop hilarity. Look, this play is a bit of a no brainer. Set in a retirement home it can’t help but include a few stereotypes and some one-liners that oldies like me tend to expect but I think some reviewers have taken this little bit of Hall magic a bit too seriously. I loved it because the characters were recognisable, the pace energetic, even frenzied at the end, and the humour, very funny,

And, with that, it’s time to grab a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy this month’s EastLife. Read about former league star, Richie Barnett’s battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, check out photographer Carmen Bird’s take on Moorea and discover Motuihe Island – its conservation programme of today and its past First World War notoriety plus a whole lot more. Cheers

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bookarama School may be out but it’s time to hit the books – not the text books but just about every other kind of book imaginable. Yes, here’s a chance to snaffle a bumper book bargain at Howick Rotary Club’s annual Bookarama. Look out for fiction and nonfiction, best sellers, picture books, travel books, cook books gardening books and even rare books; games, music and puzzles, too. Book it in your diary and be there! October 11-14, Howick RSA, 25 Wellington St, Howick Wed Oct 11 – 9am-5pm, Thurs Oct 12 – 9am-9pm, Fri Oct 13 – 9am-5pm, Sat Oct 14 – 9am-4pm Early Bird Night, $20 Admission: Another community project from Tues Oct 10 – 6pm-9pm

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MONTEREY GALLERY Monterey Gallery opened it’s doors way back in 1999, and this month the gallery turns 18. Monterey will hold an Art Sale from 16-31st October to celebrate their birthday and discounts will apply to all objects, jewellery and artworks throughout the gallery. Visit Monterey to learn more about their special giveaways!

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October 2017 ➤ HALLOWEEN The Dunstan Creek Haunting October 24-31, times vary, Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland City While every American town may indeed have an Elm Street, here in New Zealand it’s Dunstan Creek where the scariest hauntings happen! A collection of spinechilling stories from our dark past are set to be brought to light on stage at the Herald Theatre this Halloween. See aucklandlive.co.nz. Cult Horror Halloween October 28, from 8.30pm (doors open 7.30pm), Cassette Nine, 9 Vulcan Lane, Auckland City Do you like scary movies? If so, here’s a thrill-a-minute show which will leave you wishing you were back on Elm Street! Loco East Auckland local, Lilly Loca (aka Natalie Hugill) is MC during an evening of Halloween fun, burlesque style, as performers present their ‘unique’ take on scenes from popular horror flicks. Details via cassettenine.com. Olde Hallows Eve: Haunted October 28, 7-11pm, MOTAT, 805, Great North Rd, Western Springs Twas the night before the night before the night before Halloween and all through MOTAT plenty of creatures were stirring... From a haunted dolls house to mazes and the sinister Carnival of Lost Souls, this event offers plenty of spooky ‘live’ entertainment. For details visit motat.org.nz... if you dare! Hell Horror Fest October 31 – November 4, from 6pm, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green

Lane West, Epsom There will be a nightmare (or several) on Green Lane this halloween when Hell comes to Auckland. From drive-in movies each night (including classic and new horror flicks) and a maze inhabited by all sorts of scary folk (using the term very liberally!) this event – organised by Hell Pizza – promises plenty of delightful frights. For details see asbshowgrounds. co.nz/whats-on. Note: this event is strictly R18.

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Howick Orchid Society Annual Show October 14, 9am-4pm, Fencible Lounge, 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick Rated as ‘O for orchid’, as well as awesome, the annual Howick Orchid Society show offers

Guising at Hallowe’en October 31, 5-7pm, Howick Historical Village, Bells Rd, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga If you go down to Howick Historical Village on October 31, you’ll be sure of a big surprise! While it’s no teddy bears’ picnic, Guising at Hallowe’en is a family-friendly Halloween event where children can don costumes and trick or treat their way through the village 1850s’ style. See fencible.org.nz for details.

National Dog Show October 6-8, 9am-4pm, Sir Woolf Fisher Arena, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau While every dog may have his day, only the finest of their breeds will fetch ribbons and other accolades for their masters. In addition to more than 1500 of New Zealand’s ‘top dogs’ on show, this event offers plenty more including stalls offering all sorts of doggy merchandise. See nds.dogsnz.org.nz.

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Armageddon Expo October 20-23 (Labour Weekend), times vary, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom It’s life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Jim! From Trekkies to Whovians, toon fans to comic book aficionados, all who favour a healthy dose of fantasy in their lives are liable to flock (or fly) to Epsom this month. If Armageddon is any indication of how the world ends, what’s so wrong with enjoying an apocalypse now and then? See armageddonexpo.com for more details.

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Auckland Better Home & Living Show October 27-29, North Shore Events Centre, Silverfi eld Pl, Glenfi eld Building boxes is the easy bit. But how do we adapt our homes to ensure they suit us and our lifestyle down to the ground? This is where The Better Home & Living Show comes in, providing everything from expert advice to the latest products and techniques designed to enhance our homes and make life work for us just a little better. Visit homeandgardenshow.co.nz.

plenty for seasoned growers and amateurs alike. From stunning displays and trading tables (featuring some blooms unavailable from garden centres) to expert advice on tap, this show offers everything necessary for those on the grow.

➤ MUSIC & DANCE Fabulous 50s October 11, 11am-1pm, St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Don’t even bother taking those old records off the shelf because, this month, it’s time to take a trip back to the heyday of rock n roll thanks to this live performance by Operatunity! See operatunity.co.nz. Travels in Italy October 13, from 7.30pm, Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City While travelling across Italy may seem like a great idea – the countryside is stunning, the people friendly, the food glorious and the music is splendid – such plans can quickly grind to a halt if the train drivers are on strike! It happens, as at least one EastLife writer will confirm. However, thanks to the good folk at the NZSO (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) we can still delight in some of the finest examples of music from Italy without having to travel too far from home. See nzso.co.nz for details.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Prokofiev 5 October 19, from 8pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland Had enough of too much new stuff? Houstoun has a solution! Pianist, Michael Houstoun, performs this month at the Town Hall. See apo. co.nz/whats-on for more details about this (and other) musical performances on this month.

literally) than running. But it’s only when we’ve tackled a 40km plus course that we can ever say that we can do what Pheidippides did! And yet, as our preparations aren’t likely to be as strenuous as fighting off a Persian army first, it’s not really quite the same thing! See aucklandmarathon.co.nz for more details.

Juice on the Loose October 20, 8-11pm, Bosuns Bar, Picton St, Howick Clapton may have been good but, good God, these guys can groove! With a set replete with blues and funk, Juice on the Loose is about to unleash its mix of styles, playing hits from such greats as Ray Charles, BB King, the Neville Brothers, Steely Dan... and Clapton too... if he’s lucky! Details via theprospect.co.nz; tickets at the door.

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➤ SPORT, FITNESS & RACING Spring Challenge Women’s Adventure Race October 13-15, times vary, starts at Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau Girls may just want to have fun, but that’s not enough for today’s women! Leave those couch potato blokes at home to watch real men kick balls around and head down to the Vodafone Events Centre this month to take part in one of the most testing (and rewarding) adventure races New Zealand has to offer. From mountain biking to on and off trail hiking and rafting, courses are tailored to suit women aged 13 and up, rookies to veterans. See springchallenge.co.nz for more information. Auckland Marathon October 29, from 6am, starts at King Edward Parade, Devonport While some sports may feature confusing rules, there’s nothing more straight forward (almost quite

Lockdown October 4-7, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Dr, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga An exploration of identity, this play seeks to understand what lies at the core of who we are and how far we will go to protect this. For more information visit hlt.org.nz. The Vultures October 18-21, Q Theatre Loft, 305 Queen St, Auckland City From privilege and land ownership to clean water and the role of iwi in a post-settlement world, this ‘tragi-comedy’ explores the world through the eyes of a modern Maori family. Writer-director, Miria The Navigators & Red Speedo October 6-8 and October 31 – November 15, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland Auckland Theatre Company presents two great shows to round off its 2017 season. Following on from The Navigators (which showcases three performance pieces), is a gritty play which reveals whether

George, presents a play loaded with razor-sharp barbs as this satirical work unfolds. See qtheatre.co.nz.

➤ FAMILy FUN kids Fun Morning October 19, 9.30-11.30am, Pakuranga Community Hall, 346 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga It takes many hands to raise a child but it doesn’t take too much effort to sit back and watch while they have all sorts of fun! Organised by Hand and Hand (in home childcare) this event offers everything from an interactive music and movement show, to face painting, a bouncy castle and more. While this event is free, places are limited. Book via handandhand.co.nz.

➤ ARTS Art Week Auckland October 7-15, Auckland wide A celebration of arts throughout Auckland, this event sees some of the finest work on display. Local exhibitions during Art Week include: ‘It’s In The Bag’ (Monterey Art Gallery, 5 Cook St, Howick); red things really do go faster. In Red Speedo the protagonist’s hopes of achieving Olympic glory flicker when drugs are found in the club’s locker room. Of course, this incident could prove to be nothing more than an unwanted distraction or it could mean his quest for fame and fortune will come to a sticky end. See atc.co.nz for details.

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‘Salad Days Are Gone’ and ‘Here and Now’ (Malcolm Smith Gallery, Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick); ‘The Incandescents’ (Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga); ‘Colin McCahon: On the Road’ (Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd); and ‘Out of Order’ (ArtHAUS Orakei, 228 Orakei Rd, Remuera. Details see artweekauckland.co.nz.

➤ 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 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 Pine Harbour Fresh Market First Saturday of the month (winter timetable), 8am-12pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands

ON PARADE WITH BELLE

It was all fashion, fun and frivolity at Belle boutique’s spring fashion parade held at The Lounge, Howick. Showcasing a wide variety of new season styles from leading fashion labels – all available at Belle in Howick – the event attracted fashionistas from throughout the district. Photographer JANET KEELING was in on the model event.

1. Fiona Purvis & Rayner Bowman 2. Claudia & Storm Purvis 3. Nicola Lightfoot & Pauline Sharman 4. Julie Dick & Trish James 5. Viv Lemon & Lorraine Sweden 6. Lisa Elliot & Michelle Olds 7. Fiona Woodbridge & Sue Baker 8. Sandra Dagger & Ruth Donoghue 9. Jenny Cook & Chloe Stevens

Belle Boutique is celebrating three years of helping local women beautify their wardrobes with unique and contemporary fashion by some of New Zealand’s top designers. Rayner Bowman opened the doors to Belle Boutique in 2015. Inspired by her travels and driven by her passion for New Zealand fashion, Rayner has made it her mission to showcase local talent and inspire her clientele to embrace Kiwi designed and made fashion.

Belle’s First Fashion Show At Belle Boutique, it’s all about helping women embrace their personal style and find that gorgeous fashion piece that they will love and cherish for years to come. 21 Picton St, Howick (next to Apothecary Cafe)

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DINING IN STYLE Every month it’s a case of ‘guess who’s coming to dinner?’ at Ryman’s Bruce McLaren Retirement Village in Howick. This glamorous ‘fine dining’ event is always in hot demand and well attended with residents relishing the elegant, wine and dine ambience where they can enjoy an evening ‘on the town’ without going beyond the village. JANET KEELING was there. 1. Ernie Emery 2. Barry Welham 3. Franci Vermulen, Annette Mattison 4. Ken & Shirley Warnock 5. Peg Fenton, Betty Hayward 6. Jan Valder, Janette Atherton & Ngaire Hart 7. Bill Butterfield & Kees Van Dam 8. Wendy Cutfield & Mary Bushell 9. Dawn Dowling & Annabelle Davis 10. Joy Gallicham, Carl Van Dam & Beverley Butterfield 11. Kay Webb, Sylvia Crittenden & Shirley Watkins

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It was a case of brushstrokes all round at the Beachlands Memorial Hall last month when guests turned out for the opening of the first Beachlands Art Exhibition, which also marked a fresh look hall foyer. The first step in an ongoing refurbishment of the hall itself, the welcoming duck egg blue and white paintwork set the tone for a successful exhibition featuring 29 local artists. Photographer JANET KEELING was at the opening function.

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EASY ‘RIDERS’ BENEFIT CHARITY This year’s New Zealand Motorcycle Show hosted by the Papakura Rotary Club at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland wheeled out scores of eye-catching motorcycles from classic models through to all new contemporary machines with loads of grunt. In fact, everything related to biking was on display from helmets, jackets and boots through to accessories, parts and even rider training. What’s more as 2017 is the 50th anniversary of Burt Munro’s record at Bonneville, Indian NZ put up a customised, brand new Scout in tribute to the man. It was auctioned on Trademe with the $56,000 paid going to charity as did proceeds from the show! Photographer WAYNE MARTIN was there to take the shots.

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Fiona’s one for the birds EastLife editor, HELEN PERRY well remembers idyllic picnic days on Motuihe Island during the ’50’s and 60’s. A Hauraki Gulf gem, with beaches either side, Motuihe was a weekend favourite. A handy kiosk provided drinks and ice creams but, for the most part, it was all about sunbathing and swimming, walking and picnic feasts. However, today, visitors to the island generally have another purpose in mind. Every Sunday fortnight, Motuihe Island welcomes between 20 and 150 hard-working volunteers intent on helping conservation efforts on the island. Among them is Pakuranga resident, Fiona Alexander, who is the volunteers’ co-ordinator for the Motuihe Island Restoration Trust. Since she herself became an active project volunteer in 2005, five years after the Trust was established, she has seen hundreds of thousands of natives trees planted and numerous rare bird species established including little spotted kiwis, saddleback, kakariki, bellbirds and whiteheads. In addition, shore skinks, common gecko, duvaucel gecko and tuatara have also been given a new home on the island. In partnership with DOC (Department of Conservation) the Trust’s aim is to restore the island’s natural environment of beaches, native forests, wetlands and open spaces whilst also re-establishing it with rare and endangered native birds and insects. “As an avid yachtie who often visited or anchored at Motuihe I saw the work being done and decided I wanted to help. Since then it’s been a fascinating journey; a real reconnection with the land and the island’s heritage,” Fiona says. During that journey Fiona says she has learnt so much about our native flora and what originally flourished on Motuihe. Equally, she has been thrilled by the successful release of native birds on the island – pest free since 2004.

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Fiona Alexander “That many of the newly released species are breeding is especially pleasing,” she says. “For example, we know the little spotted kiwis are breeding because recent photos show kiwis without bands; all released birds were banded. These releases are extremely costly, about $80,000 a time so when we see breeding results it’s really exciting.” Not quite so exciting was the bellbirds semi exodus to nearby Motutapu Island. “That was a bit of a blow but they are slowly returning, so that’s a good sign,” says Fiona who is committed to the vision of the island’s former resident concessionaire, Ronnie Harrison who was determined to bring back some of New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna to Motuihe.

“Interestingly, there are some strict guidelines as to what can be planted. When Masters student, Shelley Heiss-Dunlop took on research into what had grown on Motuihe prior to human occupation, she drilled deep down to take soil samples. With the help of other uni students, all the different types of pollen in the soil were counted and recorded. revealing what plants had been part of Motuihe’s original flora.

educational tours of heritage areas on the island.

“Kauri and Nikau were found to have completely disappeared but because we are allowed to source seed from nearby Motutapu and Waiheke Island, these trees have also been re-established along with the likes of Kahikatea.

“In fact, the island has a very varied and fascinating history going back to 1839 when William Fairburn purchased it from local iwi and farmers,” Fiona explains.

With more than 400,000 trees planted on the island by volunteers, Fiona says the project has been boosted by groups from corporate companies, service organisations, schools, the Chinese community, the Buddhist community, clubs such as the Boy Scouts, university and international students plus interested families. “Without their input we would never be where we are today and of course, it is a huge ongoing project so we welcome any sort of help we can get. Volunteers don’t have to know a lot about plants or even gardening because they are guided all the way.

Early Maori and European history of the island is of special interest to visitors while ex-Navy cadets, who were trained on the Island between 1941 and 1963, have also returned to reminisce about their days there and to provide insights into the time when the island was converted into the HMNZS Tamaki Naval Cadet Training Base.

“Since coming into Government ownership in 1872 it has been a quarantine station for people and animals, an internment camp during the First World War, a health camp, a naval base and more. But it is the internment of a German naval commander Count Felix von Luckner and his well executed escape, that often intrigues visitors.” And with the Trust about to mark 100 years since that internment and escape, Fiona says it’s a great opportunity for families to visit the island and learn more about its history and its present day conservation programme – See story opposite page.

“We have three protected bush areas from where we collect seed and children are especially good at this; it’s seems to be a job they love to do.” As well as the fortnightly plantings, and some mid-week trips, Fiona says the Trust operates guided www.eastlife.co.nz

Daring escape remembered Motuihe Island’s chequered history is well documented by the Motuihe Restoration Trust which, apart from re-establishing rare native flora and fauna on the island, conducts heritage tours honouring the island’s fascinating past. This month, it marks 100 years since the internment and escape of the island’s most famous prisoner, Count Felix von Luckner, detained there during the First World War. Motuihe Island is well known for being a recreational jewel, its Hauraki Gulf location just a short boat ride from downtown Auckland. But a century ago it served a very different purpose. During the First World War, several hundred German and Austrian nationals living in New Zealand and other parts of the Pacific were interned as ‘enemy aliens’ on Motuihe with the camp housing ‘better class’ internees, including the German and Austrian Consuls and German businessmen. When New Zealand occupied Samoa in 1914 (then a German colony), the internees included the Governor of German Samoa, Erich Schultz, officials from the German Samoan Justice, Customs, and Post and Telegraph Departments, and Telefunken engineers who had been working on the Apia radio station. However, perhaps the island’s most famous prisoner was Count Felix von Luckner, commander of the German merchant raider, sailing ship, SMS Seeadler, which was wrecked on a reef in the Society Islands about 450km from Tahiti. Taking a 10 metre open boat from the Seeadler, the Count and five of his crew, sailed 3700km to the Fijian island of Wakaya, where he and his navigation officer, Kircheiss, were eventually captured and transferred to Motuihe. At that time, life at the internment camp was quite relaxed with prisoners having the freedom to swim and fish so, perhaps it is little wonder the Count had no trouble planning his escape for the evening of December 17, 1917. On a pre-arranged signal, he and Kircheiss, with nine others, including five of the cadets and a Telefunken engineer, converged onto the old wharf at the bottom of the hill and stole the camp www.eastlife.co.nz

commandant’s launch, the Pearl. Preparations for a Christmas play had diverted attention from the escape bid, the telephone wire was earthed to cut off contact with Auckland and the island’s dingy was destroyed to stall any pursuit. The escapees aim was to get as far away from Auckland as possible and by the following morning they had reached the Mercury Islands. There they commandeered the scow, Moa and made it as far as the Kermadec Islands, some 1000 kilometres northeast of New Zealand. The plan was to raid New Zealand government stores for provisions, then sail back to Germany via South America. However, on December 21, 1917 they were captured by the New Zealand Government vessel, Iris. Von Luckner and Kircheiss were then interned on Ripapa Island in Lyttelton Harbour, before being returned to the Motuihe barracks in May 1918, where they remained until the November armistice that ended the First World War. Of course, there is a great deal more to this tale including the fate of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Harcourt Turner who was in charge of Motuihe’s internment camp at the time of the escape. But all the intriguing details about him and the Count, who became something of a folk hero, will be revealed on Saturday, October 8 when the Trust has organised guided Heritage and Restoration Walks to celebrate the Count von Luckner centenary and to see conservation progress on the island.

Contact Fullers www.fullers.co.nz/events-plus-deals/celebrate-count-felixvon-luckners-life-on-motuihe-island for a booking. To book for guided tours contact volunteermotuihe@gmail.com or phone 0800 668 8443. If coming by private boat, please book for the guided tours ahead of time.

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To enter the draw for any of these competitions visit www.eastlife.co.nz and enter this month’s code ELOCT2509. One entry per email address / person; entries close October 31, 2017. Winners notified by phone or email.

WIN! OLIVE BLACk GIFT PACkS Purity is not to be taken lightly. While some products may feature a little of this and a little of that, plus a whole lot of barely pronounceable chemicals, Olive Black olive oil is simply 100 percent pure olive oil. Even Popeye’s missus (we assume) couldn’t claim to be 100 percent pure! Certified by Olives New Zealand, this extra virgin oil is available at the Botany Town Centre (next to Life Pharmacy) until November 30; for a full list of stockists see oliveblack.co.nz. Meantime, EastLife has 500ml bottles in gift boxes to give away to TWO lucky readers.

WIN! A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TWIN PACk In a bid to settle an argument about birds, a Beaver produced a book! More than 60 years on, the Guinness Book of Records (devised by Guinness Brewery Managing Director, Sir Hugh Beaver) is still used to settle pub arguments. Packed with records from the ridiculous to the sublime, the 2018 incarnation is no exception. However, there is also a newer kid on the block (the Gamers Edition), featuring the latest records, coolest stars and biggest games of the digital age. We have a twin pack including BOTH books up for grabs. • Guinness World Records 2018 & Guinness World Records 2018 – Gamers Edition | RRP $49.99 & $29.99

WIN! A yEAR’S SUPPLy OF ADVOCATE SPOT ON From fleas to ear mites and worms, Bayer’s Advocate Spot On supports good health for our furry friends. Particularly common among cats inclined to hunt in the garden, lungworm causes wheezing, coughing and respiratory distress. However, one quick treatment can protect adventuresome felines from this nasty parasite. Thanks to Bayer, we have a giveaway that’s just, well, the cat’s whiskers! One lucky reader will receive a year’s supply of Spot On, valued at approximately $200.

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WIN! SUNFLOWER GROWING PACkS While some little ones may be parents’ only sunshines, thanks to the good folk at Daltons, sunflowers a-plenty can be blooming in our readers’ gardens. As kindergartens nationwide face the challenge of growing the biggest and best sunflowers (learning all about the wonders of Mother Nature in the process), EastLife has TWO sunflower growing packs up for grabs. For more information about Sunflowers in Kindergartens see our September issue or visit daltons.co.nz.

While a pot plant on a balcony or window box might pass for a garden to some, the world’s best landscape designers really do go the extra yard in turning our yards into picture-perfect slices of paradise. From November 25-26, the Auckland Garden DesignFest is set to reveal the fruits of their labour when some of Auckland’s finest gardens are open to the public. What’s more, EastLife has TWO double passes (valued at $130 each) to give away.

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Q&A

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Jody Burke

Jody Burke, owner of Pakuranga skin and laser centre, About Skin, is a CIDESCO and Cibtac qualified beauty therapist and a qualified trainer with more than 20 years experience. Born and raised locally, her commitment to skin health is well known to loyal customers so EastLife decided to ask Jody for her take on an industry which is often more focused on outer beauty rather than the whole person.

In your opinion what makes a person beautiful? I believe ugly is not a word that should define us but a description we use when we want change. A beautiful person to me is someone with clear skin and a good heart. Do you think the concept of beauty has changed over the past century? It seems these days it is more important to be attractive. Times are different now; we live in a world where investment in ourselves is essential to be successful. Are only young people beautiful? Beauty is ageless. It’s all about investing in ourselves and, unfortunately, as we get older we usually have to invest more. There is an English proverb: “Beauty is only skin deep”. Do you agree with the concept? And is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Beauty is not skin deep! When you smile the world smiles with you and that is projected from the inside out. Beauty in the eye of the beholder is a bit like a bag of licorice allsorts – there is a flavour for everyone. In your time as a beauty therapist have attitudes to appearance medicine and cosmetic surgery changed very much? In two and a half decades I’ve seen our services go from an emphasis on relaxing and moisturising to changing and repairing the skin. Do you personally spend much (or any) time making yourself beautiful either through skin care, appearance medicine or makeup? I have beautiful skin because I www.eastlife.co.nz

have treatments that include laser, peels and microdermabrasion. I also use Xcell Medical Skincare. What is your opinion on men wearing makeup? I think that every man could use a little concealer here and there. I also think that there are some great male beauty bloggers today who have a huge following. What is your opinion on using botox/fillers to remove wrinkles and do you approve of having plastic surgery to improve one’s looks? I totally approve of all in small amounts. Do you think society generally expects more from beautiful people? For example , do we expect them to be friendlier, funnier, more successful, cleverer or perhaps not so clever? Society places great pressure on everyone, especially through the huge presence of social media – we live our lives in the public arena 24/7. Subsequently, people often use these platforms to make themselves appear beautiful, funnier, successful, or clever when it may not represent the truth at all. Do you think that beauty can be a disadvantage? Everything comes with its pros and cons. Is there more pressure on women to be beautiful than there is on men? No more pressure than what we place on ourselves. We generally think of celebrities and showbiz people as, beautiful. Is there anyone in show business you don’t see as beautiful?

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Jody Burke demonstrates SRA laser rejuvenation to treat sun damaged skin. There are many celebrities/ showbiz people who aren’t beautiful. When they don’t use their fame and put it to good use, by making a difference with their status, it has no value. Who do you think is the most beautiful actor/actress working today? There are a few, but I especially enjoy Hugh Jackman and George Clooney, both of which are class acts. I also like Jennifer Lawrence and Sarah Jessica-Parker for their down to earth persona and being themselves. If you could ask any three ‘beautiful’ people to dinner, dead

or alive, who would they be? Audrey Hepburn – she was an icon that set fashion standards which are still followed today. I would ask her what skin regime she followed as her skin was flawless right up to the day she died. Lady Diana Princess of Wales – for the way she carried herself with grace during one of the world’s most public marital divorces. I would ask her if she was able to say something to her son’s William and Harry – what would that be? Joan Rivers – I loved her honesty and controversial comedic persona. I would ask, who, in her opinion is the funniest comedian alive! eastlife | october 2017 |

River cruise

scenic way to see Europe

EUROPE RIVER CRUISING

There are few more relaxing – or scenic – ways to see Europe than by river cruise, meandering quietly through beautiful countryside. Whether passing by pretty villages, crumbling castles or vineyards perched on nearby cliffs, the everchanging view is sure to inspire. With an array of itineraries on offer, covering everything from the culinary delights of France’s Bordeaux region, to the iconic Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, as well as the highlights of Russia and northern Portugal, Scenic has a cruise for everyone.

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Created exclusively for guests of Scenic, our signature Scenic Enrich program will give you oncein-a-lifetime experiences including a private concert in Palais Liechtenstein. In Salzburg, enjoy the ‘Best of the Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’.

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On Scenic ships operating in Bordeaux and the South of France, guests can also watch chefs in action during a Scenic Culinaire cooking class. Taking its culinary credentials to the next level, the cruise line has transformed Scenic Sapphire and Scenic Diamond to include a private cooking area, complete with a cooking station, cheese and wine cellar and a live camera and screen so guests won’t miss a thing. Classes cater for just 10 guests. Meanwhile, on land, carefully curated excursions have been designed to showcase the highlights of each region. Scenic offers two all-inclusive sightseeing options, as well as self-guided touring through its Scenic Tailormade GPS tool and on board e-bikes, which means guests can do as little or as much as they like. From guided Scenic Freechoice activities such as city tours, visits to World Heritage-listed sites and cycling tours to exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences, such as a gala dinner in the renowned Pope’s Palace in Avignon, guests will be spoilt for choice.

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Launch out – party with The Red Boats! The Red Boats team know how to give their clients a good time! They’re in the business of ‘holidays and high seas” and island hopping of the Kiwi kind. For those planning pre-Christmas celebrations, the Red Boats are ready and waiting to take you on a festive cruise around the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. For those in the mood to party, this cruise-savvy crew offer a great ‘menu’ of Christmas party and dinner cruises. Furthermore, with summer also looming why not consider a company fishing charter or a lunch outing with your social or sports club? Owner Andrew Somers says, “Come aboard! Cruise the beautiful night lights and scenery of our fabulous harbour while celebrating with your friends, family or colleagues.” With large two level vessels providing indoor and outdoor

areas as well as full sound systems and disco lighting, plus fully licensed bars and a choice of menus, both are available for Christmas parties, birthday functions and other social events. “All our cruises are designed with safety and comfort in mind and can be tailored to suit individual requirements,” Andrew says. Of course, with the warmer months stretching out ahead, and many people on holiday, why not take a Red Boat cruise to the award-winning, historic Riverhead Tavern and include a leisurely stop for lunch or dinner? “You’ll experience fantastic scenery and the amazing history based around Auckland’s upper harbour estuaries and famous Riverhead when you take Red Boat’s public ferry. It departs from Westhaven Marina and Birkenhead wharf daily or book your own corporate charter.”

The Red Boat ferry can take you to Riverhead Tavern for lunch. While cruising is an ideal way to experience the marine side of fabulous Auckland, for the fishers out there, The Red Boat fishing charters, or public fishing days are offer all the fun of catching fish at any experience level. The crew can provide everything needed to make a catch or fishers can bring their own equipment. “For those who love the satisfaction of hauling in fresh snapper, we are here to provide a great fishing

experience,” Andrew says. “From go to whoa, our experienced staff offer guidance and take care of the details so fishers can focus on getting the bites.” For enquiries regarding Christmas parties, corporate cruises, the Riverhead experience and fishing charters call The Red Boats, 0800 Red Boats or 09 834 7337. Email theredboats@xtra.co.nz, www.theredboats.co.nz

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Moorea enchants A unique mixture of French and Polynesian cultures makes French Polynesia a tropical paradise with a difference as CARMEN BIRD discovered on a recent visit. Here she recounts some of the attractions which delighted her. I’d never really considered French Polynesia for a holiday until earlier this year when my husband suggested trying somewhere new and French Polynesia was, indeed, new! Made up of 118 islands and atolls, the two most common tourist areas are either Moorea or Bora Bora. To minimise travelling time, and the need for an extra flight to Bora Bora, we opted for Moorea. Papeete (the capital of Tahiti, the main island) is a 4.5 hour flight from Auckland and Moorea another hour by ferry from the mainland. On arriving at the picturesque bay of Vai’are, surrounded by impressive, towering volcanic mountains and tropical greenery, it was just a short 30-minute bus ride to the Hilton Hotel where we were booked for a leisurely vacation. A French territory until 2003 and now a French collectivity, these beautiful islands are known for their diverse multi-cultural mix of French and Tahitian locals speaking a mix of both languages. We didn’t come across many New Zealanders which was kind of nice – our trip seemed more of an adventure than the usual Pacific Island holiday. However, the over water bungalows instantly put us in holiday mode. They just seemed so exotic and tropical with private decks. Five steps off the deck and you could drop into the water for a spot of snorkelling any time of the day. Before we left New Zealand, a friend told me I would love the bread; I told her I wasn’t going to be eating any of the bread – you know, low carb diet and all that! Well, famous last words! I’m not sure if it was the French influence (didn’t they invent croissants?) but the bread was insanely fantastic. The beautiful breakfast buffet was so impressive with a whole table

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We booked a threehour trip and jetted off around the island and even out and beyond the reef for a bit which was a little intimating. The steely dark blue of the ocean seemed vast, and knowing it was a zillion metres deep on the outside of the reef, was hard to fathom!

dedicated to every type of bread one could think of from prune bread to mouth-watering croissants, all deliciously fresh and totally irresistible.

its reputation as providing the best views in Moorea – what a spectacular outlook across those majestic volcanic mountains and the bays below.

Regardless of whether visitors are relaxers or explorers, there are plenty of activities to choose from. We opted to spend our days exploring.

I’d highly recommend a late lunch/ early dinner at the Beach Café decorated with every ‘Veuve’ accessory you could imagine from lanterns to umbrellas. The fresh, homemade pizzas were perfect with a glass of this French champagne and the café was an ideal spot to watch the sun go down over the glistening yachts on the horizon.

We started out by hiring the cutest little yellow jeep and spent a day driving around the island stopping at local villages, peering over black pearls of every shade, size, and shape...and price as I’m sure readers can imagine. There were lots of handmade sarongs and hanomi (the local beer) as well as souvenirs to buy at shops dotted along the road that wrapped around the island. On another day we hired mopeds and took the winding route up through lush forests to the Belvedere lookout at the top of the island. It certainly deserves

The highlight of our visit was the jet-ski adventure with Moorea Activities Centre. We booked a three-hour trip and jetted off around the island and even out and beyond the reef for a bit which was a little intimating. The steely dark blue of the ocean seemed vast, and knowing it was a zillion metres deep on the outside of the reef, was hard to fathom! Back inside the reef we stopped at a local spot known for its sea

life. Jumping into the crystal blue water, the sharks and giant mantra rays seemed to frolic around us. Our guide told us how intelligent the rays were and how they remembered him as they skimmed past us. As these huge rays glided past, we were able to pat them – so silky and soft, which I hadn’t expected. Sharks also darted around but they didn’t seem that interested in tourist for dinner, which was fine by me. During our stay we also grabbed paddleboards and kayaks on a number of occasions – spending late afternoon time in the protected lagoon was a serene and peaceful way to end the day. We loved Moorea, the bread, the adventures, the water, the weather and especially the stingrays. As we relaxed on our last morning enjoying breakfast, and our blissful, tropical beach view, we made plans to come back next year… maybe with the kids... if they play their cards right, that is! www.eastlife.co.nz

Water babies do drown Summer’s coming, the beaches are waiting and a great many people will be in the swim...or not! Sadly, New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates per capita in the OECD and this year, again, the statistics are not good.

Safety Tips:

Up until July 21, Water Safety New Zealand had reported 47 drownings of which 38 were said to be preventable. Ten percent were children under the age of five.

• Identify water hazards in and around the home and ensure children can’t reach them.

Pre-schooler drownings typically occur when a child is allowed out of sight and reach of a caregiver; in the bath, paddling pool, or bucket – or in larger bodies of water such as in a beach, lake or river. It only takes 60 seconds and around five centimetres of water for a child to drown that’s why it is imperative to keep little ones, under the age of five, within arm’s reach at all times. Throughout New Zealand, a number of schools have swimming pools and provide for swimming lessons. But not nearly enough.

• Always empty and store paddling pools and water containers after use and ensure play areas are safely fenced.

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) CEO Jonty Mills says Jonty Mills says a WSNZ-funded 2016 study into the levels of aquatic education in primary schools carried out by the New Zealand Council for Education Research, found only around a quarter of New Zealand schools provided an adequate level of water education. “Kiwis live their lives in, on and around water,” Mr Mills says. “If children are not learning crucial water safety skills our drowning toll will not come down – more people will drown. Action is needed to address dropping levels of aquatic education. It’s unacceptable that

many Kiwi kids aren’t even getting wet. We know there is pressure on schools but these skills are essential for our Kiwi way of life.” Fortunately, there are numerous private swim schools based in Council facilities and in schools all seeking to ensure future generations are water wise and learning to swim at a young age. However, it is up to parents and caregivers to take the initiative and ensure their young ones, from pre-school upwards, learn how to be safe in the water regardless of whether it is a backyard swimming pool, the beach or the local creek.

• If you’re in a group of people, be sure to have an active supervision roster so you know who is watching the children at all times. • Make sure older children don’t have to take responsibility for younger children. • Teach your children water safety behaviour from as soon as they are old enough to understand, things like: ‘Never go near the water unless you’re with a grown up.

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Novel booklet records cherished memories There are numerous books to record baby and childhood milestones but there is nothing quite like, I Did, I Love, I Am, a colourful and comprehensive family notebook devised by a loving mother to record forever a little one’s precious moments, imagination and unique personality. HELEN PERRY took time to explore the book and talk to its creator, a former Howick local. Jo Petersen moved into her brand new, Waiau Pa home, started her son at school and picked up the first copies of her inspirational family notebook all in the same week – “it was just a little bit overwhelming,” she recalls. That was November last year. Since then she’s juggled parenting commitments – three year old Myka keeps her busy when son Chad is at school – with finishing touches to her new home and trying to market her ‘book of childhood memories’ without that intruding on time with her children. So far she has sold more than 200 copies mostly online to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caregivers and others inspired by her vision for not only parents to remember their children’s growing up but also for youngsters to record their own thoughts and feelings, skills and experiences during their formative years. “We were living in Perth when our son Chad was a pre-schooler and I remember being so taken by his imagination and his view of the world. We were always writing things down on bits of paper then losing them. We thought we’d never forget this funny saying or that special moment but then so many slipped away. People kept saying you mustn’t forget this or that but we did.” It wasn’t until after the family had returned to New Zealand that Jo began re-thinking of ways to ‘capture the moments and the memories’.

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Jo Petersen and daughter Myka recording memories. “I’m a Kiwi girl at heart and was homesick for New Zealand. I grew up in Howick and went to local schools including Macleans College but then, when we returned, the idea of living in the country really appealed and Waiau Pa provided the rural lifestyle we, as a family, were looking for.” During the house build, Jo began

toying with ideas to record all the fascinating aspects of her children’s lives. “Lying in bed I thought why don’t I just create a book.” Keen to write down her ideas Jo leapt to but had no substantial paper. At that point she might have let her ideas to slide, but not, Jo. “I raced over to a neighbour, filched some paper and started writing

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down ideas before I forgot the concept that was forming.” And, what a concept it was – a place to record all the glorious ‘things they say’, designed to capture those enchanting childhood imaginations that will never be the same again, created by ‘a mum who never knew where to write these things down.’ www.eastlife.co.nz

Win! I did, i love, i am To be in to win a copy, complete the form at eastlife.co.nz and enter this month’s prize code: ELOCT2509. One entry per person/email address; entries close October 31, 2017. Winner notified by phone or email. • Jo Peterson: I Did, I Love, I Am | RRP $34.95 | To order a copy visit www.ididiloveiam.co.nz

Tired of

tantrums

Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today, centre owner Caryn Mawkes talks about dealing with preschool tantrums. All parents have had moments when their child suddenly screams, kicks or drops to the floor. Usually it comes when a child is angry or disappointed and may be too young to verbally express itself. When your child is in the middle of a tantrum, it can be tough to keep yourself from having a meltdown, too. But there are strategies and tips that can help deal with these tricky situations.

I Did, I Love, I Am, includes 10 sections which follow the colours of the rainbow and covers the likes of ‘my day’, ‘my day out’, ‘my holiday’, ‘this is me’, ‘things I say’, ‘questions and answers with me’ plus several more. Some are for daily use; others for different occasions. “It is designed to promote self-worth, family time, quiet time and the ability to share and reflect together,” Jo explains. “Throughout there is a focus on promoting self worth; it’s important that children learn from an early age to love themselves and who they are.” However, before this well planned journal could come to fruition, Jo consulted a design company and came away ‘totally deflated by the estimated cost of getting the project up and running.’ “When I was told it would cost thousands of dollars for a graphic designer and illustrator, it seemed inhibitive but then I reach out to old contacts and, wonderfully, I was able to employ a former kindy friend to do the graphic design and another friend as the illustrator. Then I had about 100 copies printed to test the waters.” Whether by luck or because people recognised the worth of this sensible notebook, orders started to flow in through Facebook and Instagram pages set up by Jo. She has since established her own website www.eastlife.co.nz

www.ididiloveiam.co.nz from where books can be purchased. “I’m now working on some retail outlets but I don’t let the project consume me. “This book is a reflection of my personality, my desire to spend time with my children, to be involved in their growing up and having it remembered. Therefore, I don’t want it to become contradictory to my personality – that is, less time for the children, more time on the business. That’s not what this is about.” So, as it stands, Jo spends as much time with her children as possible but says with Myka having just started kindergarten, she hopes to take more time for marketing. “Ultimately, I hope that families will love using the notebook with their children. It’s easy to start with toddlers who are forming their first sentences and then go through to upper primary school children who can complete pages themselves. “Children provide such wonderful narratives on their lives and can catch us all off guard with the quirky and comical things they say, so much so that you sometimes have the answers without even asking questions. “These organic ‘real’ answers, with no need for embellishment from parents, are so essential to capture and remember.”

However, first remember, as your children grow older, you can teach them better ways to express their feelings. But when they are preschool age, we as adults need to use clear strategies and guidelines. No matter how embarrassed you may be, never give in to a tantrum. If you do your child learns that the tantrum works! If you say, “I’ll give you a treat if you’re quiet,” or “I’ll get you one this time!” your child learns how to push your buttons. Be firm and don’t give in, even if you have to leave the scene with your child.

PREVENTING A TANTRUM • A tired child is more likely to ‘lose it.’ Let your child know about changes before they happen. • If children know what to expect, they feel less stressed. • Tell children what you expect when going to a shop or restaurant. Warn them and allow time before they change activities i.e. going to bed, coming inside.

• Be sensitive to your child’s feelings. At special events (a new baby, someone’s birthday) spend extra time with him/her. • Don’t expect too much from your child. For example, sharing is very hard for young children.

HANDLING A TANTRUM • STAY CALM! • Try not to show any expression or to respond. • If you are at home, leave the room for a few moments (if your child is not hurting itself or others). Stay where you can hear the child. • Use ‘time-out’ if needed. Use one minute per year of your child’s age; (2 minutes for a 2-year-old). Let them come out when they are calm. • If your child has a tantrum in public, pick him/her up and carry to a private place or to the car. Make it clear you won’t go back until he/ she is calm. • Use words to express your child’s feelings. Suggest a way he/she can calm down, e.g. ‘I know you’re angry that it’s time to go home’. ‘Maybe you’d like to hold your bear for a while until you feel calm.’ • Tantrums are usually a phase children go through. It will come to an end. Then another phase of one kind or another will start. Remember to keep calm and stay in control – good luck!

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Riding on the chain gang A certain Garland may not have secured garlands in Europe recently, but it hasn’t halted this master cyclist from pursuing a sport which continues to keep him pushing himself (and his bike) to the limit. JON RAWLINSON explains. The French and Germans take their bike races very seriously. But could their desire to win lead to a conspiracy intended to halt foreign riders in their tracks? Former Mellons Bay local, Murray Garland, thinks not, but he does pause to consider my theory.

up on a new mount soon before the starter’s gun just wasn’t an option. Illness before leaving New Zealand also hampered Murray’s preparations; a dose of the flu was followed by a stomach bug which (ironically) almost saw him out of the ‘running’.

“My time trial bike took a bit of damage during the flight over [part way on Lufthansa]. I don’t know if that slowed me down but, either way, I had a bad day,” he says of the recent UCI Gran Fondo World Champs’ time trial in the South of France.

Despite all this Murray carried on regardless, finishing 35th from a field of 60 in his 55-59 age group.

“There were lots of German riders, now you mention it, and a lot of competitors who flew with Air France found that their bikes turned up days later than they should have. So, maybe there is something in that,” he laughs.

However, within just a few days, he was back in the saddle to undertake the event’s road race. The course, which twisted its way through the countryside near the town of Albi, presented the toughest challenge he’s faced in cycling – “by a mile,” or 155 to be exact!

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“I have high expectations for myself and I’m very competitive so it was disappointing. I had aimed to finish in the top 10,” he says.

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“After the racing, I was so distressed because of the heat that I said to my wife, Debbie, that I never wanted to get back on a bike again! But, two days later, after plenty of water – and a few beers of course – I thought ‘well, bugger it, let’s have another crack!’” Photo Active Images @Activ’images-Yanfoto

gave me entry to both races so I thought I’d make the most of the opportunity. The road race actually went okay. I was 103 from 260 starters from my age group, which was about where I expected to finish.” During both events it wasn’t just the competition which was running hot; temperatures reached into the high 30s Celsius. What’s more, with

both heart and legs pumping hard, Murray’s resolve was put to the test during some tough climbs. “It was extremely hot and a lot of guys struggled because of it. It was hard going all right!” he exclaims. “The longest hill climbs I’ve encountered here in New Zealand have been about 5km; we had two 10k climbs during this race. It was definitely a tough course.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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Murray’s ‘weight’ is over It’s all too common for former sporting sorts to hang up their boots, retiring to the couch to ‘consult’ from there. However, after roughly 12 months former Western Australian rugby rep’, Murray Garland, had definitely had enough of watching his middle-aged belly spread. “I finished playing rugby when I was 42 or 43. Then I got fat; pure and simple! I wasn’t happy with myself so I got on my bike to do something about it,” he explains. “My wife, Debbie, did triathlons so I started riding with her. These days, though, she can’t keep up with me!” He laughs when I suggest that, to maintain marital harmony, I’ll keep his remark off the record. Sorry, Murray, I couldn’t resist! But weight loss wasn’t enough of a challenge for a man who seems compelled to tackle everything boots and all. “A friend suggested I do the Flyer – a Rotorua to Taupo race. I never dreamt that I’d ever ride 100kms but I wanted to give it a go. I did that race – I crashed, got up, finished in a good time – and that was it, I was hooked!”

Having undertaken plenty of races in the relatively short time he has been riding competitively – approximately 10 years – keeping his head was of paramount importance. “Competing in such conditions is probably about 80 percent mental, I reckon. You don’t think about how far is left to go, you just concentrate on maintaining rhythm. You remind yourself that if you don’t hold that wheel straight – particularly when going downhill – your day is suddenly going to get a whole lot harder!” When cycling across the finishing line Murray says he almost gave the game away for good. “After the racing I was so distressed because of the heat that I said to my wife, Debbie, that I never wanted to get back on a bike again! But, two days later, after plenty of www.eastlife.co.nz

water – and a few beers, of course – I thought ‘well, bugger it, let’s have another crack!’” With Debbie along for the ride, Murray headed for the Pyrenees to do more cycling. The couple regularly rides recreationally and has more than just a few trips down foreign trails under their belts. “We headed down to the Pyrenees for two days and that was awesome! We took in some of the famous Tour de France climbs while stopping to enjoy the scenery,” Murray says. “We’ve been cycling [recreationally] in France and Italy before. We probably enjoyed last year’s trip to Italy – in the Alps and Dolomites – the most. The sheer scale of the cliffs and scenery blew us away. We’re now looking at riding in California sometime soon as we’ve never been to the States.”

Since then, Murray has been proceeding full steam ahead, with wins at the Tour of Northland and Road National Championships, and a silver medal at Auckland’s Masters Games, all this year alone. Not the kind of sportsman to let the grass grow under his feat, the intrepid pedlar is currently involved in the six race Dynamo Team Championship series in the Waikato – Sept 24 to Feb 11. His Signature Homes Racing team (Murray owns the Franklin Signature Homes franchise) also includes East Auckland locals, Troy Restieaux and a former Auckland Marathon winner, Craig Burke. Beyond that, he’s getting ready to ride Coromandel’s infamous K2 Cycle Race on October 28; it’s considered one of the Southern Hemisphere’s toughest one-day cycling events. “My goal was to complete it in six hours and I’ve done that for the last three years. Last year, I finished third and, this year, my aim is to win my age group. Preparations are going good,” he says. However, Murray slams on the brakes when I suggest he follow in the tracks of his Counties Cycling Club compatriot, and EastLife motoring writer, Alistair Davdison (featured in our Dec-Jan 2016-17 issue). There’s no way this builder will attempt to nail the USA’s arduous and infamous Trans Am Bike Race. “Absolutely not, that’s way too long for me! It’s bad enough doing a tour for four days but, to do that [covering 7100km miles in 27 days]? I think he’s bloody mad!” eastlife | october 2017 |

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Silver turns golden! The painstaking, delicate detail put into these stunning sun and moon chandelier earrings, with ornamentation inspired by the Byzantine Empire, has reaped rewards for trainee jeweller, Kelly Ryu. She was named Apprentice of the Year in the third and fourth year apprentice/student category at the prestigious Jewellery Design Awards 2017 held recently in Sydney as part of the International Jewellery Fair 2017. Featuring 28cubic zirconia set in sterling silver with spinning sun and moon centrepieces, the earrings were designed and made by Kelly in November 2016 ahead of her final year at the Peter Minturn Goldsmith School in Auckland. “They resulted from a class assignment to design chandelier earrings inspired by some aspect of the Silk Road story,” Kelly says.

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“I was fascinated by the granulation techniques of that time and the ability to create sturdy, weighty jewellery that nevertheless was extremely delicate.”

Although content with just the win and recognition of her talent, Kelly says the competition prize money of A$2500 (NZ$2773) is more than welcome.

She hopes to use it for some jewellery making tools and to set up a small home workshop before she starts full time work at Howick Village Jeweller later this year.

Janel joins the team HAIR at the Terraces is proud to announce the arrival of its new team member, Janel Smal.

there’s still a little South African accent evident – when Janel says ‘Janel’ we hear ‘Yanel.

Janel grew up near Johannesburg in South Africa and moved to New Zealand with her family nine years ago.

Janel began her career in hairdressing at Schnipps where she was a colourist and did some competition work. Next was The Do in Epsom, owned by an Englishman who was a HITO examiner in New Zealand. When he returned to the UK Janel moved to Hillsborough to work with a friend and while there was introduced to REDKEN, the

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Summer stunners Belle means beautiful and as Spring 2017 makes its presence felt, new warm weather collections at Howick boutique, Belle, are indeed beautiful. And, among those making an impact are contemporary, thoughtful designs from OBI, a fabulous feminine label renowned for its edgy cut and sophisticated style. Fluid fabrics, pattern panache and

interesting textures see OBI use coral and orange tones against a clever meld of black, white and greys with a dash of turquoise and butter tones for added verve. Among the mix are these four easy on the eye outfits which say, ‘bring on summer’. All are available at Belle, Picton Street, Howick.

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Fabulous, flirtatious and fun – gorgeous new eyewear will take you from frump to fantastic! Chic European frames from Eyes of Howick add the finishing touch to summer dressing – think colour, florals or even a little ritzy ‘footwork’. Whether you want cool Scandy sophistication, to rock with Bocca or a dash of US sass, today’s designer frames are the ultimate fashion accessory. Call at Eyes of Howick and check out collections from the likes Fleye, Oga or Pro Design, Tom Ford, Face à Face and the glamorous l.a.Eyeworks – you’ll be inspired!

Stand out from the crowd Storm’s Spring 2017 collection – The Audition – is a nod to yesteryear’s superstars and takes today’s fashion followers back to the future. Influenced by music icons that shaped the music industry in the 70’s and 80’s, ‘Revolutionary Red’ is the colour of the season, a symbol of the anti-establishment attitude which emerged across the decades. It also reflects the STORM ethos – radical and unafraid to stand apart from the crowd! Channel Joan Jett and take the stage in black on black. Wear coated moto pants with black

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New look wedges and stable block heels team up with comfortable yet stylish designs that look good and feel great at the beach, the office or on a dinner date out. Come the summer months, Ziera has you covered or showing a flash of flesh – whatever knocks your socks off!

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assisting successful fertility outcomes Dr Jenny Li is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Acupuncture, a Masters in Health Practice and is studying for a PhD in Clinical Acupuncture Science majoring in fertility. Dr Li gives 5 reasons acupuncture can assist fertility issues. In 2016, one of my clients wrote this letter (abbreviated) to me:

unstable levels of female hormones rather than physical disease.

“Over the past 6 years, I have had 12 unsuccessful fertility attempts, via intrauterine insemination (IUI) and In vitro fertilisation (IVF). In 2016, in preparation for my 13th attempt, I started receiving fertility acupuncture treatments from Jenny Li on a weekly basis.

Chinese Medicine employs the person’s own energy to regain the original balance with no use of chemical drugs which can be important for women trying to conceive. Women need to know there are effective natural methods to help them in the journey of making a baby before they become desperate and give up.

I was so happy when I was able to announce that I was 12 weeks pregnant with a baby girl due May 2017. I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Dr Li, who played a vital role with my fertility, not only in preparing my body for the conception but also ensuring that I could hold on to our little miracle. Jenny also helped me lower my anti-depressant medication dosage. I never thought this would be possible having been on this medication for 10 years. Thank you Jenny for your support and genuine caring. You are amazing!” – J.E. Albany This letter, like others filled my heart with joy. I have been using acupuncture to assist women with fertility issues for 23 years and became focused on this area because I realised that while New Zealanders widely accept acupuncture as a treatment for pain, many are unaware that it can be used to alleviate some women’s problems which may be due to

Five reasons for using acupuncture to help achieve IVF and natural pregnancy success: • It provides a safe, drug-free and highly effective method for restoring physical, emotional and hormonal balance • Stimulation of the body using acupuncture ensures the ideal condition of the reproductive, endocrine and neurological systems which support a healthy environment for conception • It enhances the flow of energy (Qi) and blood through the body to provide good conditions for ovulation and pregnancy • It improves general well-being and increases the body’s resistance by strengthening the immune system • It supports reproduction by supporting mental health with the release of endorphins, and by easing psychological problems.

Dr Katharine Martin MB.BS, DRCOG, MRCGP from Howick House Medical talks about mumps – symptoms, treatments, prevention. A mumps outbreak in Auckland has seen 350 cases to date compared to just 13 cases for all of 2016. The majority of cases have been in those aged 10-29 years; there is a low rate of immunity in this cohort.

doesn’t respond to antibiotics or other medication. Treat the symptoms with rest, and overthe-counter pain relievers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. A return to work or school is usually possible about one week after diagnosis. By this point you are no longer contagious. Having the virus once, protects against becoming infected again.

What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus which passes from one person to another through saliva, nasal secretions and close personal contact.

Complications: Mumps mostly affects the parotid glands but can also cause inflammation in other areas of the body, including the brain and reproductive organs:

The condition primarily affects the salivary glands, also called the parotid glands, which are responsible for producing saliva. There are three sets of salivary glands on each side of the face – behind and below the ears. The hallmark symptom of mumps is swelling of the salivary glands.

• Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles which can be due to mumps. Orchitis can cause sterility. • Mumps may lead to meningitis or encephalitis which can be fatal if left untreated.

Symptoms: Symptoms usually appear within two weeks of exposure to the virus. Flu-like symptoms may be the first to appear, including fatigue, body aches, headache, loss of appetite and low-grade fever. Swelling of the salivary glands and often a high fever follow over the next few days. The glands may not all swell at once. Most people who contract mumps show symptoms of the virus. However, some people have none or very few symptoms.

Treatment: Because mumps is a virus, it

• If mumps is contracted during pregnancy, there is a higher than normal risk of miscarriage. • Mumps can lead to permanent hearing loss.

Prevention: Vaccination can prevent mumps. In NZ it is given as part of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine at 15 months and at 4 years. With two doses, the mumps vaccine is approximately 88% effective. The rate of effectiveness of one dose is about 78%.

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Choose to look fabulous in glasses Owner-optometrist of Eyes of Howick, KRISTINE JENSEN has her eye on fashionable frames.

keen to replace a missing tooth? YVONNE VANNOORT, from Sanctuary Dental, Bishop Dunn Place, Botany talks about replacing missing teeth with implants.

Tooth implants are a great way to replace a missing tooth and the technology used today is truly amazing – an implant looks and feels as close to your real teeth as possible. Our practice follows this process: Firstly, a 3D image is taken of your mouth which allows for the position of the implant to be planned precisely. The tooth which is added on to the implant later is also planned at this stage so the end result is clear.

The implant is left to heal for about three months and then the new tooth, which has been colour matched to your teeth, is added. Voila! Your teeth look beautiful and the back teeth are able to work really hard for chewing. Replacing missing teeth keeps your ‘bite’ even and supports and protects the remaining precious teeth. The jaw joints and even the spine are also supported. If you are reluctant to smile broadly because of missing teeth this can affect your confidence and the way you present yourself to the world. If you have a missing tooth or teeth, now is the time to replace them – then you can smile BIG, not small!

A guide is then made to fit your mouth which allows us to place the implant exactly where it was planned. This is a gentle process and healing is excellent; your mouth is comfortable as soon as possible.

Historically there has been a lot of negativity about wearing glasses. They are often seen as a sign of getting older, making one look like a nerd or four eyes among other negativities. However, I see a turnaround with clients now valuing unique frame ranges to complement their look.

investment is important; you will feel the difference when you wear a quality pair of spectacles. Therefore, our optical stylists hand pick the frames we display at Eyes of Howick. We carry only quality product and have a number of exclusive men’s and women’s ranges.

An attractive pair of well-fitting glasses or sunglasses is a strong fashion statement enhancing your eyes, face and makeup, in fact, your entire image. What better way to say, “I am confident, I take pride in my appearance and I care about my well-being, eye health and my outlook on the world!”

If you want to stand out from the crowd feel free to drop by and choose the ultimate in fashion accessory. Perhaps a Scandinavian frame; Fleye, Oga or Pro Design, or one from our European collection such as Tom Ford or Face à Face.

It amazes me how many pairs of shoes people have or how many times they change their hair cut or colour, yet they limit themselves to just one pair of spectacles. Why not let glasses reflect your mood, just as you would an outfit? For example, you might feel like a casual, no make-up day and wear something understated but, in contrast, when you want to look glam for a social evening out why not go all out and complement your look with edgy eyewear? I appreciate that eyewear

Then there’s the range I personally chose when visiting the last Australasian optical fair, Bolon, a minimalist, light weight Italian inspired collection. And, I mustn’t forget the new edition to our eyewear portfolio, the flamboyant l.a.Eyeworks – as the name suggests, straight from Melrose Place, Los Angeles. I dare you; don’t be afraid to be a little bespoke this summer – try a new eyewear look and look…… well, FABULOUS! Check out the fashion pages for a sample of our fabulous eyewear. www.eyesofhowick.co.nz

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dining szimpla gastro bar Acclaimed retro retreat in the heart of Auckland Airport’s shopping precinct – Szimpla Gastro Bar – is dishing up delicious food, quality craft beer & good old Kiwi hospitality. We have options for large group bookings from 20-80 people with canapes and set menus available. Consider us for your next birthday venue, engagement function or a catch up with friends before heading to the airport. Brunch from 10am every weekend alongside our expansive all day menu including yummy veggie and gluten free options. We recommend booking – ph 215 1220 or email info@szimpla.co.nz 2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland

rossini italian restaurant A local, family-owned and run establishment since 1993, Rossini Italian Restaurant in Howick prides itself on traditional Italian fare served in cosy, warm surroundings. Family-style meals – hearty, rustic and full of flavour. Check out this well-loved favourite offering lively music, friendly service and excellent food. Affordably priced and BYO, Rossini is perfect for a casual week night meal or for that special occasion. Available for functions 7 days, lunch and dinner. • 20% off your bill on presentation of this advert up to $35 value 7A/125 Meadowlands Dr, Meadowlands Ph 537 5554 Open Tuesday-Sunday 5.30-11pm

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ichizen japanese restaurant Intimate, friendly and hidden away at the back of the Chapel Rd Village shops, Ichizen serves a tempting variety of Japanese small dishes for sharing. Come and enjoy the ambience, the sake and a chance to try different dishes – some well known, others an intriguing adventure. Traditional Japanese cuisine with a few western touches, we welcome foodies with a yen for Japanese cooking. Licensed and BYOW only. EARLY BIRD BOOKING – book a table before 6pm and receive 10% off – conditions apply. Unit 15, 345 Chapel Rd, Flat Bush. Ph 09 272 8506 Lunch Fri-Sun 12-2.30pm, Dinner Tues-Sun 6-9.30pm. www.ichizen.co.nz

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THE LOUNGE The Lounge’s fully licensed bar is open to the public Thursday evenings from 5pm till late with live music from 6.30pm. Enjoy a scrumptious combination platter including our signature Barrel Smoked Salmon/Vegetarian Spread and Lovosh – only $20 per person. Delicious variety of optional extras – only $8 per dish. Parking available at Vincent Street Auto Centre and B Select Tyres, 111/115 Vincent Street. We kindly ask that visitors to The Lounge do not park directly in front of the Vincent Street shops. Bookings are essential. 186 Wellington Street, Howick Phone 535 1397 www.howicklounge.co.nz

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dining PALDO KOREAN BUFFET Adventuresome foodies with a taste for Asia will want to explore bustling Paldo Korean Buffet. Offering a sumptuous banquet of prepared hot and cold dishes encompassing a host of delicious flavours from mild to spicy, it’s all about balance and variety with a touch of tradition and a good dash of contemporary style – discover new taste sensations! Open seven days – Dinner, $28pp; lunch, $18pp; children under two years, free; 2-10 years, their age plus $4.90. Available for functions. 298 Ti Rakau Dr, Burswood. Ph 273 9797 Open 7 days, lunch 11.30-2pm, dinner 5.30pm-late. Find us on facebook

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

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STAMPEDE BAR & GRILL Stampede Bar & Grill is an authentic Western-style Bar and Restaurant in an exciting saloon-style environment. Try our mouth watering menu on western saddle seats in an authentic Wild West décor. Let loose with a boot stompin’ boogie to one of our DJs and bands and enjoy the most elaborately themed bar in town! Open 7 days, 9am till late with DJ’s every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For the best steaks in town, a fantastic wine list, large open fire and two big screens for sports matches. Come along and enjoy! 238 Great South Road, Papakura Ph 09 297 8991 www.facebook.com/StampedeNZ

five stags Five Stags, your Whitford local, offers food and beverage promotions all week! Monday - All you can eat ribs 5-8pm. Quiz night first Tuesday over every month from 7pm! Wednesday - $15 burgers, $22 burger and a handle of beer* or 150ml house wine ALL day! Thursday - Kids eat Free** with an adult buying a main meal! (1 child per adult) EVERYDAY Happy Hour 3-6.30pm, $20 jugs, $25 jugs and chips and $5.50 house wine! Book to avoid disappointment! 1 Whitford Wharf Road, Whitford Phone 09 530 8866 www.fivestagswhitford.co.nz facebook.com/5stagswhitford

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Where the wild dishes are... There’s no need to leave the safety of our kitchens to take a walk on the wild side, thanks to Angelo Georgalli! One of New Zealand’s wildest chefs is back in the game with a new book devoted to recipes featuring the finest natural ingredients our country offers. Because food and family go

together like ham and cheese, Angelo (author of acclaimed cookbook The Game Chef) draws on influences from his Italian mother and Cypriot father for his latest creation. Thanks to Angelo, our readers can take a taste of wild ways to come with this fishy favourite:

Seafood chowder Prep time: 20 min, Cook time: 45 min, Serves 4–6 It’s chunky, filling, healthy, scrumptious, so good you’ll want it every night! If you’re a seafood fan, this may be the best darn chowder you’ve ever tasted! An oldie, a goodie, and definitely yummy!

Ingredients • 200g butter – chopped • 2 shallots – chopped • 4 cloves garlic – peeled and chopped • 180g baby carrots – chopped • 1/2 red capsicum/pepper –sliced lengthways and then angle-sliced • 1/2 yellow capsicum/pepper – sliced lengthways and then angle-sliced • 200g short celery sticks – chopped • 800g potatoes – peeled and diced • 250g firm fish (we used hapuka) – chopped into chunks • 300g scallops – fresh or frozen

• 1 0 mussels – cleaned and debearded • 250g prawns – fresh or frozen • 1L fish stock • 1L warm water • 1 tsp turmeric • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 400ml can coconut milk • 3 Tbsp arrowroot • Salt and pepper • Parsley – to garnish

Method Heat a large pan over a mediumhigh heat. Add butter to pan with shallots and garlic. Add carrots, capsicums, celery and potatoes to the pan. Sauté everything until softened. Add fish, mussels (shells and all), scallops and prawns to the pan. Add fish stock and warm water. Add turmeric. Add lemon zest and juice and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.

Win! Angelo’s Wild Kitchen From Asian fusion cuisine to pastas and pizzas, seafood and meat dishes, Angelo’s Wild Kitchen is focused on preparing wholesome, stress-free meals for family, using organic and seasonal ingredients. To be in to win a copy of this book, enter at eastlife.co.nz Add half the coconut milk. Pour the other half into a bowl and add the arrowroot. Whisk until smooth then

and include this month’s prize code: ELOCT2509. One entry per person/email address; entries close October 31, 2017. Winner notified by phone or email. • Angelo Georgalli: Angelo’s Wild Kitchen – Favourite Family Recipes | RRP $44.99 | Penguin Random House add to the chowder. Stir chowder until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley.

Chocolate Mousse with caramelised milk, chocolate soil and mandarin 20 mins at 180°C. Once cooled, blend in a food processor to a fine crumb.

There’s a mousse in the kitchen that we all want to eat... we’re going to eat this mousse (thanks to our mates at Mission Estate in Napier), that’s what we’re going to do; we’re going to eat this mousse.

Caramelised milk • 1 can of condensed milk Submerge can in water and simmer for three hours. Keep can fully submerged at all times and do not pierce the can. Once out of the water chill and put into piping bag.

Mousse • 300g dark chocolate • 3 eggs • 55g caster sugar • 1 tsp cocoa • 300ml semi whipped cream Break up chocolate and melt over boiling water until smooth. Cool. Whip eggs and sugar until pale, thick and doubled in size. Fold through cocoa and cooled chocolate. Gently

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• 75g plain flour • 3g salt • 65g unsalted butter

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Mix and rub ingredients together until it reaches a sandy consistency. Spread evenly on a tray and bake for

fold through semi whipped cream.

Assembly Pipe two large swirls of chocolate mousse. Pipe three dots of caramelised milk around mousse. Sprinkle with chocolate soil. Add a quenelle or scoop of shop bought chocolate sorbet. Garnish with fresh mandarin segments. www.eastlife.co.nz

Meadows Mushrooms Don’t be caught short by unexpected guests who arrive at meal times – a well stocked pantry should serve you nicely when you need to whip up a meal fast especially if you have a selection of Meadows canned mushrooms in

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the mix. Between the four options – Meadows Mushrooms whole in brine, sliced in brine, sliced in sauce or sliced in garlic sauce – it’s easy to create a tasty, nutritious, anytime meal with just a few additional ingredients.

Meadows canned mushrooms are 100 percent grown in New Zealand and are also 100 percent fresh when canned in order to retain optimum nutrients. They can be found in major supermarkets and produce stores

nationwide – RRP 220g $2.19, and 425g, $3.50. And, to help readers with a quick meal idea using canned Meadows Mushrooms try this easy to make recipe:

Garlicky Mushroom Fettuccine Ingredients: • 500g dried fettuccine, • 1/3 cup olive oil • 6 large garlic cloves cut into thin slices • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes • 1 Tbsp dried mixed herbs • 1 tsp salt • 220g can Meadows Mushrooms sliced in sauce • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving • Squeeze of lemon

Method: Cook pasta in salted water

according to directions on the package and set aside 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over a medium heat in a large pot. Add the garlic, cook for 1-3 minutes, stirring until it just begins to turn golden on the edges. Add the chilli flakes and mixed herbs, cook for 30 seconds or more. Add the reserved pastacooking water to the pot and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, add salt and simmer for about five minutes until the liquid is reduced by about a third. Add the mushrooms to

the liquid and heat for a further minute. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss. Remove from heat and add the Parmesan cheese plus a squeeze of lemon. Toss well. Serve in bowls with extra parmesan and olive oil.

Cooking the books... A little creative accounting can lead us into a lot of trouble but, by counting on these top titles, we should avoid messes in the kitchen.

At My Table by Nigella Lawson For many years, Nigella has been turning the tables on traditional cooking and, as her latest book shows, there’s seemingly no end to the ways in which this accomplished cook can make that happen. At My Table serves up more than 100 recipes – from Indian-Spiced Chicken and Potato Traybake, to Eastern Mediterranean Chopped Salad, Carrots and Fennel with Harissa, and (of course!) plenty of Nigella’s favourite sweet treats. • Nigella Lawson: At My Table | RRP $60 | Chatto & Windus/Penguin Random House www.eastlife.co.nz

Eat by Chelsea Winter New Zealand’s own Chelsea girl is back again with inspiration by the bowlful. Searching specialty food stores is no fun when we’re hungry! Thankfully, this simply-titled book features flavour without relying on exotic, hard-to-find ingredients. With recipes suited to everything from summer barbeques and quick mid-week dinners to hearty slow-cooked meals – as well as a veritable smorgasbord of sides,

sauces and sweet treats – Eat is designed to help real world cooks cook up real easy food.

5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver

dedicated to dishes which are simple to prepare yet tough to turn down. Recipes draw on only five key ingredients. With chapters focused on everything from chicken and lamb to pasta, rice & noodles and sweets, Jamie’s latest guide is expected to be snapped up almost as quickly as his cooking!

Following on from Jamie’s ‘naked chef’ philosophy – that good, wholesome food need not be complicated – 5 Ingredients is

• Jamie Oliver: 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food | RRP $65 | Michael Joseph (UK)/Penguin Random House

• Chelsea Winter: Eat | RRP $50 | Random House NZ

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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.

WILD AND WONDERFUL

ELEVATE YOUR ‘ME TIME’ If ‘me time’ is on the menu why not make it ‘tea time’ and indulge in a cuppa from Bell Tea’s new range of white tea. White tea is picked from the very tip of the plant and minimally processed, the result, a deliciously delicate tea, similar in taste to green tea, but a little lighter in flavour. Sourced in the Zhejiang province of China – only the first spring buds are used – and packaged right here in New Zealand, Bell White Tea is natural and delicate, with no added sugar. Available in Pure, Lemon & Honey and Strawberry & Mango, Bell White Tea (RRP from $3.20), can be found in major supermarkets nationwide.

Game foodies look for something to buck the appetite are sure to love handcrafted, naturally cured, wild venison salami and deer sticks from artisan company, Gathered Game. All natural ingredients include wild venison meat (rich in iron, low in fat) mixed with herbs, spices and a touch of freerange NZ pork fat. They are gluten-free, dairy-free and wild organic – no hormones, antibiotics or artificial feed as the deer are not farmed. Three delicious batches: Garlic Pepper, Spicy Italian and Smoked Paprika, available in retail food stores (including Farro Fresh), 100g deer sticks (RRP $9.95), 100g long stick salami (RRP $14.95), and 100g sliced salami packages (RRP $16.95)

ENJOY A YELO BUZZ It’s time to add a little ‘sunshine’ to your shopping list with deliciously hued, Beekist® Y.E.L.O.TM tomatoes – they’ll give meals a burst of goodness, add a splash of gold and bring a sweet taste to the table. Mid-sized and flavoursome, these yellow tomatoes have a lower acidity than red tomatoes – try them sliced thickly on hot buttered toast with a shake of salt and pepper; quarter and add to dishes such as a warm pasta salad; or halve, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic, honey or a sprinkle of parmesan and roast for about 30mins at 190°C. Beekist Y.E.L.O.TM tomatoes, available at New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets, (RRP $5.99 per punnet.)

DRINK IN THE LOVE

Create wellness from the inside out Used for generations to make all kinds of jellies, sauces and desserts, naturally-sourced gelatin is reputed to be great for our health. Pure 100% Natural Gelatin from Nutra Organics comes from protein and collagen, which goes to work in our body to naturally boost collagen production that aids digestion, heals and seals the gut lining, and promotes firmer, glowing skin. Ideal for making ‘gummies’ and other treats, Nutra Organics Natural Gelatin, (RRP $15.99 250g and $29.99 500g) comes from pasture-raised cows and can be added to soups, sauces and more.

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Love a good cuppa? Then try Natural Things’ Love Tea range with two new, limited edition, caffeine-free teas – Floral Love and Rooibos – encourage readers to make time for quiet moments, and take care of their health. Floral Love incorporates a blended collection of delicate flowers and herbs. It’s slightly fruity with subtle hints of citrus, and a variety of refreshing floral tones which offer therapeutic benefits for the nervous system and complexion. Also check out limited edition Rooibos tea, naturally rich in antioxidants and a wide range of minerals including calcium, magnesium and zinc. This full bodied tea offers a smooth, sweet, and slightly nutty flavour. RRP $14.95.

How Speight’s art thou? Playing our part towards victory for the home team can prove exhausting. After jumping up and down suggesting our boys pass it rather than kick it and the like, refreshment is often necessary. However, because ‘spectatoring’ doesn’t quite give one the same degree of workout as does actually playing the game, our mates at Speight’s have keen sports’ fans catered for with Speight’s Summit Ultra Low Carb. By being brewed longer to reduce its carbohydrate content, this larger (ABV of 4.2%) doesn’t shirk the hard yards, and we can even fool ourselves into thinking that picking up a 12 pack (RRP $21.99) constitutes some sort of exercise too! www.eastlife.co.nz

Planning a healthy home This month’s series from G.J. Gardner Homes on building the dream house, talks about making homes healthy and energy efficient. It’s a given that homeowners want a house that is healthy for them and the family so when building its important to consider materials, fittings and appliances which are energy-efficient and planet-friendly. The current Building Code sets minimum energy performance standards for new homes. The main areas of energy use are heating, hot water, and lighting and because new technologies are continually evolving, building a new home provides the perfect opportunity to incorporate energy-saving features and eco-friendly initiatives right from the start. Here are some things to consider:

So often it is the little things that are important in making a house healthy and comfortable such as positioning it on a section to gain maximum natural warmth from the sun and to take in views – ensure the main living areas face north or north-west. The majority of outdoor entertaining usually takes place later in the day so plan outdoor living area to face northerly or westerly directions. Take account of prevailing winds too and plan a shelter belt if needed. If possible, plan for a garden or fruit trees.

Bathrooms and laundries should be on the south side where possible. If you are close to a busy road or some rooms require added privacy, consider noise control walls. Bathrooms can also provide privacy breaks between rooms. Before starting to build, work out a heating plan – think about which system would best suit your needs. If living in a cold part of the country it could be worth upgrading

insulation. Remember, it works year round, keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer. Also, research ventilation systems which balance the air temperature and reduce condensation. If water shortages could be an issue in your region, consider re-use of waste water and work through an energy-efficiency plan to save money and increase the value of your home.

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• Solar panels for hot water and/or electricity • Rainwater harvesting – it can reduce water bills by as much as 40% • Use of low flow shower heads and water efficient toilets • Low energy lighting • Thermal curtains, blinds and even an insulated garage door

• Ceiling ventilation pumps • Heat pumps •A ppliances with maximum energy star ratings • Added insulation • Low E glass and thermally broken joinery •S urfaces that absorb sun heat by day and retain to emit later (high thermal mass). • Aspect to sun • Smart technologies • Energy choices.

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What's hot at home Racy Regatta Take a seat on Regatta by the pool or on the deck. New at Danske Mobler for the summer season, Regatta is sleek and modern, with handy side tables and a storage unit in the coffee table. Made from light-weight powder coated white aluminium. Exclusive to Danske Mobler. www.danskemobler.nz

Introducing Donna The Donna lounge suite makes no compromise on style or quality. Elegantly presented, this eye-catching design features intricate button detailing and deep-seat cushions full of comfort. Customise Donna to suit your home and lifestyle from an extensive selection of beautiful NZ fabrics by Warwick. Expertly made in the Danske Mobler factory. www.danskemobler.nz

Dine on Slab The Slab dining table is a new design from Danske Mobler which stays true to the traditional, high quality look and finish synonymous with Danske Mobler furniture. Perfect for entertaining family and friends or equally at home in the boardroom, each table is unique. The Slab dining table is a fantastic option for those wanting to add the WOW factor to their dining room space. www.danskemobler.co.nz

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moulding where required. “We also use traditional construction methods that have stood the test of time. These include dovetail joints for drawers, mortise and tenon joints, multi-grooved dowels and high quality furniture glue. Stains, oils and top quality lacquers complete the process,” says production manager, Tony Hunt, who has been with the company

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receive furniture they will enjoy for years to come. All our furniture comes with a 10-year workmanship and materials warranty.” As well as an extensive range of furniture designs to suit modern living, Forest Furniture offers the opportunity to personalise furniture to suit individual requirements. A team of six fully qualified, highly experienced cabinet makers, most of whom have been employed by the company for more than 10 years, are committed to designing and creating beautiful furniture which will stand the test of time. “We also support the New Zealand apprenticeship scheme, employing

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OUT OF EUROPE

Oh, sit down! HOMES, JAMES! While EastLife’s Out of Europe column usually features fine designer furniture only available here by special arrangement, some NZ-based companies are making it very easy indeed for Kiwis to access the best. We think one such company, Simon James Design, deserves three cheers for three chairs in particular. British designer, Chris Martin (not the one who called his kid ‘Apple’ or the 233 test wicket-taker) has created the Icha range. Designed for comfort, the Icha Chair is a fusion of western and eastern design aesthetics. The work of Ronan and Erwan

Quindici Chaise Lounge Bouroullec from France is also available through Simon James. In particular, their Quindici Chaise Lounge (produced by Italian brand, Mattiazzi) is a most functional, yet stylish piece. It’s minimalist, compact design may make this simple, unobtrusive chair seem like, well, part of the furniture, but its elegance is immediately apparent.

creation but its inspiration is most certainly out of Europe.

Also well worth a mention is the Parallel Chair, designed by Simon himself. It may be a home-grown

By celebrating this piece’s steel frame, the design hints at an unabashed will to celebrate rather

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Parallel Chair than conceal function. All these (and many more) European-made or inspired pieces are available via simonjamesdesign.com.

Shaping contemporary gardens form sculptures are shaping our gardens in new ways.

It has been said a house without a garden is unfurnished or incomplete. By the same token you could say sculpture and art provide the decor touches which give a garden or park added character and they have been doing so for centuries.

“Hand carved works are wonderful but can be very expensive. These days, cast concrete sculptures are an affordable option. They are durable and can make quite a statement with insets of copper or enamel.”

Once signifying wealth and power, today, garden art is accessible to most people and remains as popular as ever.

Heather says, size and shape will often depend on the style and the size of garden – ‘sometimes a triptych or perhaps three freestanding pieces will have more impact than a single sculpture. But really, the possibilities are endless regardless of whether the garden setting is formal, traditional, modern, or fun-loving.”

Bringing to mind anything from colourful gnomes to elaborate water features, garden art for some is still gargoyles and imposing lions but Heather Rose from Sanstone NZ in Panmure, says when it comes contemporary landscaping, homeowners often look for simple, eyecatching impact. “Formal Greek statuary and buddhas remain popular but there has been a swing to abstract designs as well as a pride in Kiwiana or classic Maori designs such as the koru (fern frond), the matua (fish hook) the pitokorua

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Sanstone has been manufacturing concrete products for 20 years and caters for commercial clients as well as home gardeners. (twist) and even the whale’s tail among others.”

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Sales volume continues to slide ‘ Total Focus Principal, Greg Roy areinz, gives an update on the local real estate market happenings.

As I write this column the country is still waiting for a firm result from election night – I did put off writing until after September 23 in the hope that either a new or continued Government would be in place. I don’t know how many people are waiting for a governance decision before making a real estate decision but it was interesting to see good numbers coming through open homes over election weekend. What’s more, there were many genuine buyers keen to purchase as soon as they found a suitable property. Now to the numbers – REINZ sales statistics show our local market, Eastern Beaches, had an August median price of $1,022,500, down from July’s $1,090,000 and

I don’t know how many people are waiting for a governance decision before making a real estate decision but it was interesting to see good numbers coming through open homes over election weekend.”

also down from August 2016’s $1,070,000. Monthly movements have been bouncing up and down since around May 2016 when the median was $1,100,000 with the peak of the market being a $1,140,000 median in March this year. Sales numbers continue to be low with 122 sales for the month – slightly up compared to 115 in July this year but down on August 2016’s 158. Days to sell stand at 35 – two less than last month and two more than last year. Currently realestate. co.nz is showing 290 properties for sale in the area – down from last month’s 318 and only slightly down on the same time last year when we had 294.

total of 5896 sales were recorded for the month – up from July’s, 5597 but down from August 2016’s, 7368 and August 2015’s 7792. The sales volume for the month, year on year, is a 20% drop and equates to 47 sales less each day for this August compared to last August – possibly a result of the banks’ lending criteria and LVR rules with an election thrown in for good measure.

Auckland, overall, saw a small increase in the August median of $840,000, up $10,000 from July but still below August 2016’s $850,000.

On another note, Statistics NZ’s migration figures for August show a net inflow for the month of 5120, down from 5450 in August last year, and a net inflow for the year to August of 72,072.

Sales volumes increased month on month to 1808 from July’s 1687 but again were below August 2016’s 2,304. Days to sell at 41 is up from July’s 37 and up from August 2016’s, 31.

Some are predicting we will keep seeing an easing in net migration, which will in turn ease the pressure on housing especially in Auckland.

Nationally, the median was $530,000, up on July’s $518,000. A

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Richie Barnett ‘ – behind the jersey The recent Sky Sport ads confirm that it’s our dollar which keeps sport in spin. So it’s not surprising that we, as fans, feel a sense of ownership over the players too. But do we really know them? JON RAWLINSON recently discovered that there was much more to one former league great than he ever expected.

basically. For 14 years I had to put that face on and try to appear positive because you can’t live your life 24/7 on the down. You have to surround yourself with positive people.”

I know Richie Barnett. I’ve ‘met’ this former rugby league star numerous times, cheering him loudly from the sidelines and even more loudly from my couch. However, after running into him at a Botany coffee shop, I soon realised I didn’t really know Richie at all. Back in the early ‘naughties’, this former Kiwis’ captain and fullback copped more flack than GI Joe on a tour duty. He was slow, lazy, he lacked commitment, they said. But behind the public image was a man struggling to come to terms with a condition which would end his sporting career. Beginning as a virus – contracted in Australia in 2001 – Richie was (unknowingly, at the time) battling a debilitating disorder known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). He says the hardest part was being in the dark as to why he was (to put it incredibly mildly) always tired. “It got to a point where I just couldn’t operate during games. If the ball went to the right and I was to the far left I thought ‘please don’t kick it that way’ because I knew I couldn’t make it. That’s how bad it became,” he says. “But no one could give me any indication of what the hell was going wrong. I thought I was going mad. I couldn’t really tell anyone because I didn’t understand it myself.” While still playing in the UK Superleague, Richie was, at last, diagnosed with CFS. Relieved to know what was wrong, he gave football another go. “I was with Hull for almost a couple of years but, to be brutally honest, I was only at about 70 percent. I don’t know how I got through it. The pressure of being a top line player and having this illness stripped my whole life away. I felt like it couldn’t get any worse.

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You’re negative because energy levels are so low, you’re depressed, basically. For 14 years I had to put that face on and try to appear positive because you can’t live your life 24/7 on the down.”

Since 2007 the Howick local has retained a stake in the game as a commentator, currently with Sky Sport. However, this dream job began on a nightmarish note.

“I couldn’t be around people. I slept prior to training. I went from being one of the fittest in the side to one of the slowest. It was like I’d had a 50kg put on my back and been asked to run around the field.”

“I used to get so nervous because I didn’t know what I would say; things would come out wrong. I had taken so many [head knocks while playing] it’s not funny. My memory has certainly copped a flogging, which I think is down to concussions. And, with CFS as well, I couldn’t even think what I was going to say at times!”

On returning to New Zealand, Richie found a genuine sense of solace when visiting CFS specialist, Dr Rosamund Vallings, based at the Howick Health & Medical Centre.

Fortunately, thanks to perseverance, experience, support and a love of the job, Richie is now able to stay up with the play of a game he loves.

“Ros is an expert in this field; she’s an absolute gem! She helped me realise there’s no magic potion; it comes down to support, to understanding what you’re going through,” he explains.

But that’s not all. Today, he is a spokesman for ANZMES (The Associated New Zealand ME Society), raising awareness of CFS and similar conditions, and offering support to others afflicted. He is also kept busy with the Sports Implementation Foundation, designed to help prisoners become

“You’re negative because energy levels are so low, you’re depressed,

reintegrated into society through sport. Richie has not made remarkable recovery; it doesn’t work that way. But he has learnt to manage and to play the cards he’s been dealt. In this respect, at least, he has been tireless. After our chat, I’m a bit more enlightened about the quality of this rugby league legend, and I sure as hell know more about the calibre of the man.

Rugby League World In one way or another, the best in the Rugby League business have been battling over a world cup for more than 60 years. With the 2017 tournament set to kick off late this month, David Riley (aka the Reading Warrior) has released a book which takes a closer look at some of the greats behind the game. As with all of David’s books,

Rugby League World – a history of rugby league in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific is specifically designed to engage young readers. Read more about this Tangaroa College teacher and his work, in our June 2015 e-edition – accessible via eastlife.co.nz, and visit readingwarrior.com to order a copy. www.eastlife.co.nz

Richie attempts to shrug off a tackle during the Legends of League match 2011.

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World Cup – can we bet on black? Fourteen tournaments, three winners. It’s hard to picture the upcoming Rugby League World Cup (Oct 27 – Dec 2) as anything but a three horse race. However, former Kiwis’ star fullback, Richie Barnett, believes a dark horse could well turn more than just a few heads. “I think a lot of the countries have lifted a gear or two; all the island nations are playing out of their skin. Take Papua New Guinea or Fiji, crikey, they’ve been on fire! They’ll be hugely impressive this season,” the ex Kiwis’ skipper confirms. “But I do see England, under [former Kangaroos’ coach] Wayne Bennett, as the big threat.” During the competition’s history, Australia has dominated, winning 10, with Great Britain (now competing as individual nations) claiming three titles and the Kiwis just one victory in 2008. While other nations may be surging www.eastlife.co.nz

ahead, Richie believes the Kiwis could be held to the rail this time around. “I can see the Kiwis building towards something quite special but, in the last year or two I’ve seen a decline and, in Australia, a shift from what was an incredible side to one that’s on another [even higher] level. My concern is that we’ve dropped down while they’re on the up in a big way,” he says. Recent performances from the Kiwis leave plenty to be desired – including an 18 all draw with Scotland and two losses (34-8 and 30-12) to Australia from their last three outings. “The difference between how the team was on paper [during last year’s Four Nations] and what was achieved on field was most disappointing,” the one time Kiwis’ selector believes.

However, with New Zealand co-hosting the cup (along with Australia and Papua New Guinea) for the first time since the 1970s, home ground advantage could prove vital. “The saving grace [for New Zealand] is that they’ll be playing a number of games at home, that’s a huge plus, no question.” For the boys in black to re-gather the cup will require all involved to be on their game, including head coach, David Kidwell, who stepped up from assistant to replace Stephen Kearney late last year. “We need all our players on board if we’re going to be competitive – the Kieran Forans, Shaun Johnsons. Our problems have often come when a top player from the spine [hooker, halfback, fullback] has been missing. You just can’t compete against Aussie, or England

for that matter, with makeshift players,” he says. “What are we doing to make sure we have the best game plan in place and the players are all on the same page? David is inexperienced at that level – there’s a bit of a difference when you’re put in the hot seat – so I hope he has the support around him. It seems like they have a real mountain to climb but anything’s achievable in sport.” As long as the Kangaroos continue to dominate the World Cup race, it seems international footie is destined to play second fiddle. “There’s no question that State of Origin is [the pinnacle of the game]; it’s a hundred million dollar business,” Richie adds. “The more competitive England, New Zealand and other nations become, the stronger the international game will be.” eastlife | october 2017 |

Type R has a smooth underbody, front air curtain, lightweight rear wing and vortex generators at the trailing edge of the roof line. It looks like origami gone wrong.

Spoiler alert EastLife motoring correspondent ALISTAIR DAVIDSON has test driven scores of vehicles so it takes a lot to excite him. In describing the new Honda Civic Type R as seriously good fun, it’s safe to say this new model from Honda has him smiling. If you’re an introvert, look away now. Nothing to see here. This Honda Civic Type R isn’t for you; it’s about as subtle as a plane crash.

task. Being so user-friendly, it makes the driver look good in the process. Type R is seriously good fun.

This potent sedan has got more wings and fins than your local Chinese takeaway, yet Honda reckons that they’re all functional. Sure, aerodynamics would come into play if you’re hot-lapping the famous Nurburgring, which this Civic Type R has done, and set the lap record for fastest production front-drive car while it was at it. But when you’re popping down the corner store for a paper and a bottle of milk the benefits are questionable. And, that’s one of the car’s strengths. It will happily pootle around all day, with no rough idle, heavy clutch action or bone jarring ride. Then when you want to get busy, the Type R is instantly up to the

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The 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC turbocharged engine cranks out 228kW at 6500rpm and 400Nm of torque between 2500 and 4500rpm. There’s no turbo lag, and it will spin out to its 7000 rpm redline quicker than you can scream ‘oh my god’. This delightful engine is backed by a six-speed a manual gearbox that has an impressively precise, mechanical feel to the gearshift, and an old-school round shift knob. The engine management has a ‘rev match control system’. When the driver downshifts, the engine automatically gives a bit of a rev between the gears, just like a skilled driver would when heel and toe-ing.

When you get into a Type R the red mists descend, literally and fi guratively speaking. Photos Alistair Davidson

The exhaust system is worth making a noise about.

At low to medium engine revs speeds, all three outlets are working. At high rpms the resonator is bypassed for an unobtrusive exhaust note at cruising speeds.

Notice the three exhaust outlets under the rear bumper? This isn’t a styling gimmick, it’s like that for a reason. The outer pipes are the main exhaust outlets, while the middle pipe feeds off a resonator.

In the real world, Civic Type R sounds the part under hard acceleration, but unfortunately it’s too tame the rest of the time. Thankfully that’s the only thing that’s tame.

It sounds way cool, as does the cackle through the exhaust on a trailing throttle.

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SO, YOU’RE A LEADER? PT 2 BILL POTTER – THE Business Maverick. Bill is an international Keynote Speaker, MC and Coach, who’s presented in 57 countries so far. www.speakers.co.nz/ our-speakers/all-speakers/ bill-potter, www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ToRhF22nARM In September’s EastLife, I promised a basic formula for being, or becoming, a ‘Real Leader’. You already know parts of it like, being an effective manager, being ‘Inspirer-in-Chief, planning the journey, guiding change and ‘handling the politics’.

Type R’s already rigid body shell has increased stiffness thanks to the use of additional adhesive in key areas. Compared to the previous Type R, torsional rigidity is up by 38 per cent.

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Couple this with revised front suspension geometry, high rigidity rear suspension arms and springs and anti-roll bars which are ridiculously stiffer than a stock Civic’s, and you have superb handling and road holding. Surprisingly, ride is firm, not bone jarringly harsh as you’d expect. There are three driving modes, compared to the previous Type R’s two. A new ‘Comfort’ setting sits alongside ‘Sport’ and the track-focused ‘+R’ modes. Each mode tailors the adaptive dampers, steering force, gear shift feel and throttle response to the desired driving style. While Comfort is, well, comfortable, if you’re going to ponce around all day in Normal mode you really don’t deserve this car.

You don’t say, ‘well somebody had to do it’ or... ‘actually, I was talked into it’. A ‘Real Leader’ is comfortable about ‘leading’ because so many are already doing it. My leader trip started at age 13. Sport is fine and dandy for pretty much everything, except when you want to get really mental with it. Then you choose +R which basically engages beast mode. Yahoo! Honda has also done a superb job of dumping all that power through the front wheels only. Torque steer only rears its ugly head under full throttle in +R mode. You can have your new Type R in one of four colours, unlike the interior; that’s only available in black with red seat facings and

trim highlights. Subdued it ain’t, but it’s definitely comfortable and the sports seats are first rate. Civic Type R retails for a hundred bucks under $60k. That’s close to Subaru WRX STi; power and torque figures are all but the same, but the Sub has all-wheel drive. And, you can delete the STi’s rear spoiler, which is something you’ll wish you could do with the Type R if the comments we heard during our road test were anything to go by.

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Faster, stronger, higher interactions. There seems to be a feeling of nakedness and isolation if the phone is absent.

are yet to come. For example in relation to children and education – computer technology (think tablets and the mobile) can assist greatly in some aspects of numeracy and literacy but is not a substitute for understanding, reading, writing and imagination. These areas exist outside the digital world.

All this has some advantages (where am I, how do I get there, what’s the answer to this question, etc), some irritations (how many apps do we really need?), and a dark side (scamming via phone and computer and personal intrusion including bullying).

Perhaps some signs of the negative impact is evident among school entrants. If so, the challenge for caregivers will become greater as the years go by and a child’s world is even less focused on family and more on a truth that may or may not be there.

The law tries to deal with this by adapting old concepts to a new world – regulating electronic transactions, trying to preserve privacy and inhibit electronic personal attacks, looking ahead to Bitcoin type currency and block chain processes.

Secondly, thought itself. If Siri and her equivalents can find the answer for you what’s the point in considering it yourself? The computer is faster, stronger, higher. More threateningly, if we leave decisions to computers, where then do we sit in the process?

Wynyard Wood consultant, RICHARD OSBORNE, whose specialties include commercial law and intellectual property law, writes on issues concerning the business community The Olympic motto is something to aspire to but it also applies to the pace of autonomous technology which looks like outrunning us all with some massive threats to what we take currently take for granted. The law jogs along behind, struggling to put some rules and processes around what gallops ahead. Over the past 30 years we have moved from paper cheques and brick phones to a mostly cashless society driven from the mobile phone. That’s the key; a common mobile phone now has Olympian computing power and data capability. The mobile is omni-present everywhere, taking over conversations and direct human

Mind our English? Unfortunately, Mr English’s office has been quiet (through its official reports at least) since the election, so there’s not much for us to report this month.

However, the real challenges Advance voting may have made election day progress smoothly, the EastLife team does miss the cut and thrust of contests of old where the lead would chop and change throughout the evening. If this one was a whodunit, it’d be the equivalent of a two-man murder mystery – where one is already dead – called ‘The Butler did it’!

Take artificial intelligence. Predictive text, voice and face recognition and calendar reminders are common place. Cars can help you park. But what will happen when they are fully artificially intelligent, electric and available on demand through pooling services? Those are major challenges facing the car, fossil fuel and insurance industries. And, if an autonomous vehicle crashes who is responsible? Who will carry the costs of that risk? Those kinds of decisions are moral, value-laden ones. Initially, computers may be programmable but what if the computer becomes increasingly autonomous in that process? When such great human brains as Stephen Hawking (stars) and Elon Musk (cars) warn against the perils of computers taking over, perhaps it’s time to listen, reconsider what it is to be truly human and try and put some real boundaries on what is happening so quickly.

And yet, now the real mystery begins. From next month, will our Bill continue to star in this regular column, or will we discover how well ‘We Know Jacs’? The way things are, we could even (shock horror!) start to concede that ‘Winston’s the One’! Watch this space... all will be revealed!

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