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Flagging debate

hoisted higher With the question of a redesigned New Zealand flag being well debated, I have to admit to sitting at half mast on the issue.

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Over the past months, I’ve raised and lowered my objections numerous times, partly because of the cost involved in flying a new ensign and partly because I quite like our present flag, although I admit to sometimes thinking the Union Jack would be better replaced by some more meaningful local symbol – the silver fern or something from our Maori heritage.

But putting aside cost issues, which I am now resigned to incurring regardless of the outcome, I’ve swung in favour of a new flag which is truly representative of this country. In respect of views that argue strongly for the status quo, I am, however, hopeful that any new design will retain some of the old, perhaps our beautiful Southern Cross which reflects our location in the world.

Perusing some of the offered flag designs online has been encouraging. However, last week when Gareth Morgan presented his

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So, with Gareth Morgan’s winning design set to be revealed I expected to clearly understand its ‘story,’ and perhaps naively, to love it. I was, indeed, naive. If our present flag is one of convenience then I have to ask why Mr Morgan accepted, in his own words, ‘a compromise’, a design that was actually “‘6th or 7th on the list”?

Yet, I am hopeful that when it comes to deciding on those designs there will be no compromising and that New Zealanders will also carefully consider their worthiness and ability to convey to the rest of the world who and what we are.

Whether we ultimately stick with what we have or boldly embrace a new design, as Canada did in the 1960’s when the Maple Leaf became the national flag, I hope our flag will be seen as truly representative and will stand us proud in the future.

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It was also put to viewers that the story behind a flag must be “right” and the suggestion was that, for us, it should reflect our Maori heritage, our British settlers and our new multi-cultural society, all of which sounds perfectly sensible to me.

However, I also feel any new flag could go a step further to reflect, perhaps, something of our natural history of which we are so proud – the silver fern would then fit into that thinking extremely well.

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Mr Morgan said many New Zealanders didn’t know what our present flag was about and that it was but a flag of convenience from the Maori Wars period. Well, I think most New Zealanders can discern quite well what the flag is about.

What’s more, with its block colours representing the three criteria given to designers, it took his explanation for me to understand its meaning.

Frankly, I found it disappointing and, in my view, there are many more worthy designs, incorporating various elements that reflect all that is New Zealand, to make me think that choosing the final four for public consideration will be difficult.

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August 2015 ➤ EXPOS Baby Show Auckland August 21-23, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Greenlane When little ones arrive it’s little wonder new mums and dads quickly become... cot cases! What’s more, for such small people, babies sure do need a lot of baggage, from basinets, prams and strollers, to carseats, cots and clothing. And a little expert advice can also be useful – rather than the sip of whiskey solution favoured by some in the past!.

Thankfully, the Baby Show has all these bases covered and is suited to everyone from those expecting to those who thought they knew what to expect! See babyshow.co.nz for details.

The New Zealand, Travel, Holiday & Adventure Expo August 28-30, from 10am, The Cloud, Queens Wharf, Auckland City While intrepid travellers may venture far further than the city, their globetrotting dreams can begin at The Cloud. From accommodation, activities, airlines, insurance and restaurants, to cruises, tours, theme parks and more, this event is designed to showcase what to see, what to do and how to get there!

See thetravelexpo.co.nz for details regarding an expo which really is about... going places!

➤ ART Howick Art Group presents Jill and David McArthur Now until August 30 (FridaysSundays), 10am-3pm, Green Gables Cottage Art Gallery, Hawthornden Reserve, 66 Cook Street, Howick The McArthurs will return!

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Experienced local artists, Jill and David McArthur, are set to exhibit at Green Gables once again. The popular painters from Howick Art Group will present a wide range of works with most available for sale. A proportion of proceeds will help support the good work of South Auckland Totara Hospice. For more details contact howickartgroup.org.nz or call Beryl Bettis on 534 5448.

Love4acause August 23, 10.30-12.30, Somerville Intermediate School gymnasium, 39 Somerville Rd, Somerville While art may be all around us, it takes the keen eye of an artist to help us truly appreciate this world’s beauty. During Love4acause, the works of many such talented creatives will be available for sale in efforts to raise funds for that most worthy organisation, Totara Hospice. Visitors will also be treated to performances courtesy of Jaye’s dance studio and David House Music School, with Megan Alatini as MC. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Contact Rianand@hotmail.com for details.

➤ music The Back Porch – Rockin’ the Joint August 21, from 7.30pm, Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick In mainstream music, the name Collins isn’t synonymous with soul.

But those who are ‘Phil-ed’ up to here with pretentious pop will find their prayers answered when scintillating songstress, Laura Collins, is joined on stage by solid songwriter Wayne Mason and guitar guru, John O’Connor at Uxbridge. Throw in upstanding upright bassist, George

Elvis: One Night with You August 14, Civic Theatre, Corner Queen Street and Wellesley Street, Auckland City Unlike the Highlander, when it comes to ‘Elvi’ there can be more than one. However, you’d be hard ‘Presley-ed’ to find another King tribute act of the pelvis-thrusting, hound-dog-barking, jailhouse-

Barris, and another cog in the wheel – Pete Cogswell on Back Porch drums, that is – and we’ll have the recipe for one heavenly show! More information at uxbridge.org.nz.

Opera Excerpts August 23, from 2pm, All Saints Church, 17 Selwyn Road, Howick During part two of the Pakuranga Choral Society’s 2015 season, visitors are invited to marvel at the talents of some of New Zealand’s finest singers.

Conducted by the talented Carmell Carol, this show of opera excerpts is sure to impress and prove an altogether ‘trilling’ experience! See pakchoral.org.nz for details.

Auckland International Cabaret Season September 2-6, times vary, Auckland Town Hall and Herald Theatre, Auckland City If life is a cabaret, old chum, come

rocking calibre of Andy Stankovich!

To wrap up his New Zealand tour, Andy will ‘Graceland’ the stage at Auckland’s Civic Theatre this month. Don’t miss out... while Elvi are like buses (there’ll probably be another along soon), few can match Andy’s energy. See aucklandlive.co.nz/elvisonwy for details.

to the cabaret! Over five nights, the city is set to sizzle as seven top, local and international acts deliver classic and contemporary performances, including risqué shows. The season kicks off with a gala performance Lady Sings the Blues (featuring Annie Crummer) which marks 100 years since the birth of Billie Holiday. See the what’s on section at aucklandlive. co.nz for details.

➤ theatre & dance BananaRama – Burlesque! Comedy!

August 15, from 8pm, Uxbridge Creative Centre, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick A blast from the past, BananaRama is set to take its audience back to when a little titillation and humour went hand in hand with burlesque beauties and punch(line) drunk comedians.

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workshop is designed to help actors better connect with their emotional impulses. Fired up by experienced teacher, Juliet Furness, participants are sure to burn with energy! See the ‘services’ page at hlt.org.nz for more information.

BananaRama March 2014 issue – this show features award-winning burlesque artist Fanciforia and funny man Mark Scott.

Details via vavavoomproductions. com or uxbridge.org.nz. the Ellerslie festival of one act Plays August 20-23 and 25-29, matinees and evening shows, Stables Theatre, Corner Main Highway and Arthur Street, Ellerslie ‘Once upon a time, there was a man.’

The end. If that’s your idea of a one act play, then this event is sure to surprise! When skilfully crafted, a lot can come across in a single act, as this season of plays is expected to prove. With six plays running (three at each show), these performances cover multiple themes as comedy, tragedy, suspense and romance all take their turn on stage. Details at ellerslietheatre.co.nz. acting workshop with uS-trained Juliet furness August 29, from 10am, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga To be or not to be a thespian, that is the question. Acting may come naturally to some, but it still takes a lot of work to think on one’s feet while breaking a leg! Thankfully, this

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a Midsummer night’s Dream September 2-6, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City Brought to us by the bawdy mind of the immortal bard and the lithesome legs of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, this performance is sure to ‘satyr-fy’!

Based on one of Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is expected to enchant and delight. See rnzb.org.nz for details. But do hurry as tickets are likely to sell quickly leaving those who’re too slow right out of... Puck!

➤ DininG MaSu winter wines Dinner August 13, Obi Private Dining Room, MASU Japanese Robata Restaurant and Bar, Sky City, 90 Federal Street, Auckland City There’s little worse than listening to some self-professed sommelier wine on about earthy undertones.

However, grape things can come from a little knowledge about the challenges and joys of organic and biodynamic winemaking from the entertaining Clive Dougall – Seresin Estate’s winemaker. To discover the wonders of wine one glass at a time, see the what’s on section at skycityauckland.co.nz/restaurants/ masu/ for details. raising it for hilz luncheon August 23, from 1pm, The Lounge,

186 Wellington Street, Howick To raise awareness about, and funds to help fight, gastro-intestinal cancer, locals are invited to partake of a five-course lunch, with wines, beers and entertainment. Be entertained, inspired and educated – with auctions, spot prizes and raffles also on the table. Full details available on the events page at howicklounge. co.nz.

➤ MarkEtS howick village Market Every Saturday, 9am-12.30pm, Picton St, Howick classy crafts First and third Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm, All Saints Community Centre, Cook St, Howick Pine harbour fresh Market Every Saturday, 8am-12pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands

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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 cosentino – twisted reality August 29, 1.30pm and 7.30pm, The Auckland Civic Theatre, Queen Street & Wellesley Street, Auckland City Love him or hate him we’re sure all would agree that Australia’s grand illusionist, Cosentino, is definitely twisted! Performing death-defying escapes, mind-

boggling stage illusions and street magic, this entertainer is expected to twist reality during his Auckland shows.

Will death finally catch up with him in Auckland and could you live with yourself if you missed the chance to find out? Details about this show can be found @ livenation.co.nz.

Botany night Market Every Wednesday night, 5.30pm-11pm, beneath Hoyts Cinema, Botany Town Centre alfriston country Market First Saturday of each month except January, 9am-12pm, Alfriston Community Hall, Mill Road, Alfriston

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He’s graced the pages of international fashion magazines and his smouldering looks have landed him lucrative contracts with high-end brands. This month we feature jet-setting Luke Stockman who is making waves around the world and in New York where he is based. However, Luke, whose family owns Highland Park Jewellers, was raised locally and attended Sunnyhills Primary, Farm Cove Intermediate and St Kentigern College.

How did your modelling career begin and how long have you been in the industry?

I got into it about two years ago, but I first met and was scouted by Rose Packard-Dube from RPD Models here in New Zealand around seven years ago. However, I decided to travel the world and work on cruise ships. Then, two years ago I gave Rose a ring in the States and said I was keen to give this modelling thing a go.

Which part of New York do you live in and where is your favourite hangout?

I live in Harlem. My favourite hangout would be downtown around 16th street, or next door in the lower east side/Soho area.

On a free and easy day out and about in the city, what would you be doing and what would you be wearing?

I would be going to the gym with a couple of other guys in the morning then going out for late lunch downtown somewhere, catching up with friends. Typically I’d be wearing jeans, Adidas sneakers and a simple white Huffer shirt with a clean watch to match.

How did you break through to the international fashion arena?

My agent Rose and myself decided to jump straight into that market and see what the response was with me being what is called completely ‘green’ or inexperienced. Compared to starting here in New Zealand and building a portfolio, I received a good response and haven’t slowed down since.

What are some common misconceptions you encounter in your line of work?

A common misconception would be that it’s a very glamorous lifestyle. Of course, it has its moments of being amazing like everything does but it’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work and a lot of time on planes or other forms of transport, moving from place to place.

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Who have you modelled for and who is your favourite?

I’ve been wearing and doing a lot of suit-shooting lately for designers such as Malan Breton, Ben Sherman, Hugo Boss, Hackett London and Dior Homme. I love working with all the different magazines and brands but my favourite would have to be a shoot working with Esquire Magazine on the beaches of Singapore. Being able to wear and shoot in fabulous brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci and to have an all round amazing team for the shoot was brilliant. It’s all about the people you have with you and around you.

Given the many perks of the job, what are some of the best?

Some of the perks, for sure, would have to be the travel and being able to meet influential people in many different industries; the connections and memories you make with friends along the way as you travel across the world.

What has been the greatest highlight of your career?

The greatest highlight work-wise would be my first campaign shot by Tim Walker for Jo Malone London.

That was when I knew I could be successful in this industry and that gave me a real confidence boost.

My personal highlight would be the ongoing ability to travel and explore the world.

What sort of lifestyle do you lead to keep yourself in shape?

I live quite a clean lifestyle, with healthy eating and regular exercise.

Not to say I don’t enjoy myself though, you have to be strict but there has to be a balance, too.

What advice would you give aspiring male models in New Zealand?

Stay focused on your personal goals and what you want to achieve in the industry; stay positive, and enjoy the ride!

Luke Stockman at a photoshoot for Esquire Magazine.

If you could be mayor of New York for one day, what would you do first, and why?

I would bring L&P into the convenience stores so I could have a small piece of New Zealand there with me.

If you could invite any three people to dinner, living or dead, who and why?

Wayne Gretzky. As I grew up playing inline hockey and ice hockey for 15 years, I would love to sit down with him and have a conversation about his childhood and playing hockey before he started getting major endorsements.

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Ricky Gervais, because I listen to his podcasts or standup comedy tours most mornings when I’m getting ready for castings. I would love to sit down with him and just chat about whatever came to our minds and have a good laugh. The way he views comedy and talks about human interaction is brilliant!

A lovely unknown Canadian grandmother who I met and wound up staying with. This was in Mexico for a few months some years back.

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dining out for 40 years When the Howick Women’s Dinner Club celebrated 40 years last month, the occasion was perfectly plated and came with a generous helping of glamour and good cheer. Founded by well-known local, Jenny Hough to provide busy women with a scintillating night out, the club today is as popular as ever with membership capped at 140.

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Riding in blue They may have better work stories but who are the people joining the police force these days? NATALIE BRITTAN caught up with a bright spark and asked her what it’s like to be young and female when it comes to wearing the blue uniform.

Behind the sweet face, there are nerves of steel. During her year and a half patrolling the streets of Auckland in a bid to keep residents safe, frontline constable, Hannah Templeman has been lunged at and attacked.

And that’s when the pepper spray comes in handy, says the 22-year-old from Whitford who is based at the Counties Manukau Police Station in Ormiston.

“I am quite a target. People think I’m easy and I’ve been quite unlucky so I do a lot more talking and negotiating because of my size.”

There are other hurdles too. “Because I’m young and a girl, trying to tell a 40 or 50-year-old man what they should be doing is a challenge in itself.”

But luckily back-up is just a call away, she says. “You just have to say one thing on the radio and the whole of the east turns out to help you.”

Although not short by any means, the slim-built equestrian describes her first year in the force as quite an “eyeopener”.

“It’s been interesting,” she says. “I really enjoy it but you don’t know what to expect. I’ve lived quite a sheltered life.

“It has its moments that are so out of control and people get so worked up but it does make you think about going about it a different way. I’ve learned very quickly how to keep my mouth shut – you don’t want to start an argument with someone.”

She wouldn’t trade her work for the world though. “It’s always exciting. Even when it’s boring it’s more exciting than a normal job I’d say.”

Growing up in Howick with both parents who rose through the cop ranks, it’s easy to see why Hannah chose a career in law enforcement and developed a thirst for the crime round.

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hannah templeman It has its moments that are so out of control and people get so worked up but it does make you think about going about it a different way. I’ve learned very quickly how to keep my mouth shut – you don’t want to start an argument with someone.”

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So in 2013, Hannah embarked on a gruelling 19-week course at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Wellington.

But her advice for those considering a similar career path is to speak to more people to find out what the job entails.

“It was intense physically and academically,” she says. “We would get up at 8am in the morning and study until 11pm at night.”

For Hannah, being able to marry her love for horses with police duties just happens to be one of the greatest perks of the job.

young. My parents even took me out on patrol rides to see if I enjoyed it,” says the former Botany Downs Secondary College student.

She felt as if a lot of information was crammed into a short space of time. “And I definitely feel like there’s still a lot to learn even though I’ve been in the force for more than a year. It’s a bit overwhelming.”

She has three horses on her Whitford lifestyle block and a regular eventing competitor, she is also involved with the mounted police and often features in official events such as the annual pay parade.

Not being an academic, and having an interest in people, helped too.

“I just wanted to be out and about and not doing a desk job,” she says.

These days, though, she says young graduates have it better with a 12-week correspondence course leading up to the actual programme.

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Artist’s journey finds form on canvas The intuitive paintings of one local artist spring from her personal growth, strength and life experiences, a revelation of those things she cannot express in words. Carolina Tabares Botero spoke to HELEN PERRY about her personal and artistic journey so far.

Artist Carolina Tabares Botero has come a long way from her Colombian homeland to put down roots in New Zealand. The emotional journey, in which she has explored new freedoms leading to an embrace of her femininity, has translated into evocative paintings and a fresh creative pathway.

“My development as an artist here has been influenced by having to adapt to a different climate, culture, lifestyle and thinking especially when it comes to women.

“For example, in Colombia, there is enormous pressure for women to look constantly beautiful. Daily visits to the hair, beauty or nail salon are part of life; it is all about looking perfect.

“When I came here I thought women just didn’t care how they looked; then I discovered they did care but they dressed for themselves and looked good for themselves. They didn’t feel pressured into forever presenting a flawless image for the benefit of men. For me, this was so freeing; it changed the way I see things and how I express my emotions though my work.”

As Carolina learned to adapt to her new country, as well as overcoming personal hurdles that came with her new life, she began exploring and experiencing the freeing of feminine emotions giving them colour, shape and form on canvas. But this didn’t happen instantly.

“When I arrived here I actually stopped painting. Making so many adjustments meant inspiration eluded me. I kept telling myself it was

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just too cold to paint in this country.

It was only when I really began calling New Zealand home, and believing it, that I started to paint again.

“But my work changed, it became more free as I let go of conventional form and symmetry and let my emotions tell me what should be in the painting.”

Carolina says in Colombia, her style was much more commercial.

“Originally, I reproduced the classics then I concentrated on mural and commission work for hotels and restaurants. However, my ancestry and Colombia’s ethnicity was also an important part of my work and still is although now I present this differently.”

This shift in style escalated after Carolina gave birth to her elder daughter. With a growing connection to her femininity and the freeing of old constraints about how women should be, she painted a profoundly personal piece that initiated a whole new series of work focused on the womb, which lets go of formal ideas and reflects her ever-emerging new self.

“It [the womb] has become a common subject of my paintings; my source of power, a symbol of birth and rebirth, a desire to return to a lighter state, and is representative of my reflective and self-healing journey.”

She adds that this personal, and uninhibited exploration, is also a vivid and passionate representation of womankind and the way women intuitively sense and physically connect with the world.

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carolina tabares botero It [the womb] has become a common subject of my paintings; my source of power, a symbol of birth and rebirth, a desire to return to a lighter state, and is representative of my reflective and self-healing journey.”

“Each painting is the culmination of a greater understanding of my inner self; an investigation of what lies beneath the surface: my feelings and my dreams.”

Carolina says, however, the actual painting is, in fact, the last step on a canvas. First I need to dedicate time to sorting my emotions before I can start the creative process. Usually I begin by doing a lot of jigsaw puzzles especially those with flesh tones and where the human figure is presented or where something similar takes my eye.

“I believe when something catches our attention it is not random; it is a specific that grips your emotion and then makes you emotional. The first idea could come from a dream or that intuitive feel for a subject. The end result is how it is interpreted.”

Having completed her first ‘womb’ series entitled, Umbilical, Carolina is now working on a second series and is hoping this will lead to a gallery exhibition.

“I sold most of the work from my first two private exhibitions, with many pieces going abroad. I am now keen to further explore the subconscious human desire to return to the stillness of womb and how we can find that place within ourselves.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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Distance makes the heart grow fonder When Carolina Tabares Botero struck up an online convention with Stijn Van den Eeden, she never imagined where it would lead, certainly not to marriage, children and a new life far from her native Colombia and from Stijn’s Belgium homeland.

Immersed in her developing career as an artist and surrounded by a loving family, Carolina met Stijn online and from there evolved a long distance relationship.

“Stijn’s work took him around the world so both travel and distance provided its difficulties,” she explains. “We had been friends for some time when the opportunity came for me to work in Switzerland.

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tell him I would be just a quick flight from Belgium.

“It was then he told me that on his travels he had been constantly looking for a place to settle and build a new life. He said New Zealand was it. ‘This is the place, this is the place,’ he told me. He was determined to make New Zealand home and said if our relationship was to go further then really I had to come here too.

Well, it was momentous. My family had some reservations but Stijn visited with us all several times, finally convincing them the move would work.”

Having committed to their new life together, the couple and Stijn’s then five-year-old son, Bastian moved here

five years ago, married in Auckland and settled in Botany 12 months ago. Since arriving in New Zealand, Carolina has given birth to two daughters, Amelie, four years old and 12-month-old Alana.

“And I have fallen in love with this country. We call this home and it has become home but not without many adjustments”,” she says.

“The climate, the culture, the way people think is very different from Colombia and then there was Stijn’s and my personal adjustments – again our cultural backgrounds are very different and we have had to do a lot of compromising but we have come to love our life here and I especially love Howick; it is how I imagined Kiwi life to be.”

While painting is the medium through which she releases her creativity and expresses her intuitive thoughts and emotions, Carolina is also expressive in the kitchen. She loves to cook, in particular Colombian and other South American dishes, to the extent she and a friend do some private catering.

“It’s just on a small scale and, really, it’s the fun and the opportunity to showcase dishes from home that we enjoy so much. I also love to entertain at home with a meal at the centre [of socialising].

“Food is such a big part of my culture, sharing, talking and eating, it is good for the soul...and so is painting!”

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Queenstown works magic A May business trip to Queenstown in autumn inspired KARLA WAIRAU to book a winter holiday for her family during the July school break.

A week in the snow and she was almost ready to become a resident.

A family holiday in winter usually sees our household head for the sun where it’s all about water sports and cocktails, swimming and forgetting New Zealand’s bone-chilling cold.

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But this year, for the first time, the family – husband, two teenage children and me – headed for snow.

This vacation was all about skiing, snowboarding, adventure and experiencing the south when many are heading north.

Timing couldn’t have been better.

The first night we arrived it snowed; followed by icy temperatures and beautiful clear skies – we were well wrapped up and looking forward to plenty of fresh new powder on the slopes as well as opportunities to do all that we planned. However, the trip was not entirely without mishaps, namely one big mishap!

Yes, son suffered a nasty knee injury after tumbling from his snowboard and being run over by another snowboarder. After receiving multiple stitches, he was out of ski action but, fortunately, the accident occurred four full days into our holiday and he

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had already managed a fair bit of fun at both Cardrona and Coronet Peak ski fields.

While the accident did put a stop to some of his activities, it put others on thin ice, it also encouraged us to explore fresh options including an amazing helicopter tour (see ‘Flight

The most impressive of all our dining experiences was a birthday dinner at Gantley’s just outside of Queenstown. Not only was this historic building an absolute charmer (right), the degustation menu, and exceptionally high standard of food, was mind-blowing.”

of Fancy’), Thunder Jet thrills, riding the gondola then whipping down the luge, and a visit to the Fear Factory, which we had read about in EastLife last month, and which successfully made our blood run cold.

Of course, fearless daughter just had to bungy, flinging herself

enthusiastically off the Kawarau River bridge.

As we were staying in a hotel, we ate out a bit both in Queenstown and Arrowtown. Spots such as Prime, Vudu, Rhino Ski Shack and New Orleans Hotel were some favourites aong with the novelty of Cookie

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but this award-winner showed exactly why plaudits have gone its way. Every mouthful was heaven.

We stayed at the Mercure Hotel which was great. Up the hill (Sainsbury Rd) but not too far to the centre of town, it had well appointed rooms, views, an excellent drying room for ski gear and amazing staff. After his accident, son was treated like a prince; the hotel did everything to make his stay enjoyable even though he was missing some of the action on the slopes.

Time, Patagonia Chocolates and, of course, Fergburger where, because of its recent inclusion in the Lonely Planet guide, we had to endure long queues. But perhaps the most impressive of all our dining experiences was a birthday dinner at Gantley’s just outside of Queenstown.

Not only was this historic building an absolute charmer, the degustation menu, and exceptionally high standard of food, was mind-blowing. Expensive it may have been (especially for a family)

What’s more, we had taken advantage of a holiday special which meant children under 16 years stayed free (in our room) and ate free with an adult present. That really contributed to making the holiday possible.

Importantly, the mix of snow falls and blue skies provided the winter magic Queenstown is known for.

We couldn’t have had a better family vacation – bar son’s fall – and I would heartily recommend the queen of the south to EastLifers who are up to braving the cold.

Flight of fancy Son’s snowboarding accident put skiing off his agenda but the fun didn’t stop there. In fact, it was up, up in the air that provided the lift everyone needed.

What was supposed to be a 20-minute helicopter flight ended up being much longer and, falling on my birthday, was possibly the highlight of our Queenstown visit.

Pilot, Paul Mitchell from Heli Tours Queenstown inspired confidence and was a fascinating host taking us over Lake Wakatipu and past The Remarkables, providing magnificent views not only of Queenstown but, Jack’s Point. Lake Hayes and more. to the glaciers.

Then when we landed on one of the lower peaks, in the midst of snow, the experience was breathtaking. We were seven on the trip and all were full of praise – this was a ‘must do’ experience. It made me want more and, I’m now keen to do one of the longer trips

If you’re down that way, give Paul a call and head for the skies – there are various flight options and combo deals with other adventure packages which will surely put your head in the clouds – I don’t think I’ve come down to earth yet!

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The Pacific Island feel of the resort, which sits pretty on a palm-studded 14 acres overlooking a tranquil lagoon, could almost place it in Fiji.

And while lacking the hotter winter climes of Melanesia, being located in the serene surrounds of Twin Waters, just 10 minutes north of Maroochydore, means it attracts mid-year visitors in their droves from colder parts of Australia and from New Zealand.

At first glance I thought the supersized play inflatables on the lagoon were meant for all. But its seems these were earmarked for Accor Vacation Club members (in particular kids) and had a price on them – just as well as it was too cool for me to even think of making a splash!

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However, with daytime temperatures hovering between 20 and 22 degrees celsius it was hardly swimming weather – toe dipping quickly revealed the luxurious outdoor pool and the lagoon to be a tad chilly although the heated spa pool was well used.

But this holiday wasn’t about cocktails by the pool and lolling under the sun umbrella. It was about leaving behind Auckland’s grotty weather and indulging in some Sunshine Coast sight-seeing, scoping the shops and generally dining and wining at our leisure.

Fortunately, there was plenty on offer.

We especially enjoyed the round trip through the Blackall Range from Twin Waters via Bli Bli and up to Mapleton then the charming and leafy tourist village of Montville before returning via Maleny, and Landsborough.

We also stopped at Mary McArthur Lookout for fabulous views of the Glass House Mountains. In fact, views all along the route were astounding.

Indeed, the Blackall Range was rife with walking tacks, gorgeous cafes, and even wineries to make a day’s outing extremely pleasant.

The Ginger Factory and Nutworks (all about Macadamia nuts) at nearby Yandina are other popular attractions but having previously visited, we gave them a miss. For us, it was all about Montville and the Amazen Games & Puzzle Shop there – Christmas shopping all done for the grandies!

With Twin Waters a mere 31 kilometres south of Noosa, a trip up the David Low Hwy through gorgeous Coolum, and past several beautiful beaches, was another day trek ‘must’.

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Novotel Twin Waters own easy-wear, easy-care glad rags pitched at the 30s plus age groups.

It also has an excellent mail order system for New Zealanders – I’m all set to order more.

Yes, there was no shortage of day trips, tourist attractions, and river cruises to fill our days and we made sure we joined Coastal Cruises in Mooloolaba for its 90-minute luncheon canal cruise – informative, relaxed and with fish and chips to boot! Very enjoyable and cheap at $35 per person.

them twice, once to the Maroochydore RSL for a meal and Bee Gees tribute night and also to Marcoola Surf Club for an inexpensive night out.

But our favourite places to eat were just a kilometre or two from the resort – The Loose Goose and also the Twin Waters Golf Club. At the latter we enjoyed relaxed lunches looking out on pristine greens – sunny, sheltered with great food and a great outlook plus a ’Naki bartender who did his homeland proud.

The Loose Goose also took our fancy, Just next door to the Golf Club, this upbeat restaurant overlooked a shaded stream. Meals were a far cry

from pub grub. I could certainly go another round of the twice-baked three cheese souffle with roasted beetroot, beetroot cream and candied walnuts, and I relished the potato gnocchi with braised beef cheeks.

On the other hand, chowder could be my husband’s second name so his choice was no surprise; the chowder, however, was. Deliciously light and almost bisque-like in texture, it was packed with genuine seafood then topped with a fillet of crispy skin, panfried barramundi – divine.

All too soon this short sojourn was over. And much as I admired the beautiful Novotel setting and our

well-appointed apartment (except for its lack of lighting) it was a little on the quiet side for me.

With no real entertainment offered at night we felt bound to go elsewhere.

What’s more, the resort’s relative isolation meant we had to drive everywhere.

Ultimately, I think for those looking to the Sunshine Coast for a winter escape there’s plenty to beam about and while, as said Twin Waters makes a good fist of it, for real fun, perhaps look further north – Noosa, possibly Coolum, or even Mooloolaba to the south, where there’s more action and all just a walk away.

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beyond raising awareness of, and funds to fight human trafficking, the initiative is an excellent method for boosting team morale and encouraging teamwork.

On August 29 at Brookby’s Ti Papa Events Centre, teams will compete to complete six laps of a 20km circuit in pairs, although individual riders are also welcome.

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This year the initiative has already seen numerous Kiwi businesses accept the challenge, including Fonterra, Ricoh and professional services consultancy, Beca.

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On Gardner!

A Gardner has made itself right at homes here in eastern Auckland claiming aplomb as one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands according to a recent survey.

products in a range of categories; G.J. Gardner claimed the top spot for home builders with Lockwood Homes and Signatures Homes both highly commended.

G.J. Gardner’s NZ master franchisor, Grant Porteous, says he is delighted that the company has been credited for its reliability of service.

“G.J. Gardner Homes is a network of locally-owned businesses driven by good, old-fashioned family values, integrity and honesty,” Mr Porteous says.

“We’re extremely pleased with the results and [confirms why] New Zealander’s have trusted G.J.’s to build their homes for the last 17 years.

“To hear people say they trust our business above and beyond our competitors’ is the best reward we could ask for.”

Published in Reader’s Digest, the survey asked more than 1200 Kiwis to identify their most trusted

“Trust plays such an important role to enjoying a home-building experience as it provides people with the assurance of knowing they are creating a home they really want.”

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In defence OF Fencible Drive

Local resident and history buff CHRISTINE MILES gives the low down on the history behind some of our thoroughfares and well known places.

Who would have thought that Howick’s busy Fencible Drive was meant to be a bit of a detour when it was built – a way to skirt Howick rather than driving through its main street?

It is questionable as to whether this ‘detour’ worked as intended. But the good thing about putting in a new road, even if it was a ‘backstreet’ was that, finally, the village of Howick had the opportunity to name a street for its collective past.

It wasn’t named for a naval or military captain, famed for war successes of the past, in honour of a family with land to boast, or as a story to tell. No, it was named for the people who lived through Howick’s early days when the outpost was viewed by many as a ‘perfect failure’.

The Fencibles – retired soldiers

brought to New Zealand as a reserve defence force to protect Auckland – settled in Howick from 1847. They did not see their migration from England or Ireland as a detour in their lives.

Howick, for all its miseries of the time, was a destination – far better than living amongst the wreckage of the potato famine or the poverty arising from the industrial revolution.

After all, didn’t they have fresh water within walking distance? And didn’t the Maori help the new settlers with building raupo huts and to collect native foods when they were ignorant of New Zealand’s natural resources?

As for work; there was always work to be done. Admittedly this wasn’t necessarily well-paid work but, still, money came in which wasn’t something to be sneezed at.

And were not their children able to be educated – to read and write and do a little ‘rithmetic? Again, this was not something children of worn-out soldiers could boast of back ‘Home’.

There is no doubt that the Fencibles enjoyed a better life in Howick than they could ever have dreamed of before immigrating here, yet there was nothing easy about it. However, there was hope. There was so much more promise and possibility in this untamed land than in the Old Country.

Fencible Drive, on the wrong side of the hill to enjoy the sunshine and the

sea views, but on the right side to survey the land which once housed its earliest settlers , is today flanked by carparks and small businesses.

And, at the top end, where it meets Cook Street, there is a fitting salute to the past mounted on the concrete block wall by the roundabout. This is in the form of a mural depicting those long-gone days when the Fencibles settled Howick, and made it their own.

We may live in the 21st century, and be part of a new technological age, but Howick also embraces and honours its past.

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Exuberant personality match for stage character ‘ Actor Shara Connolly is best known on screen as the promiscuous, opportunist and ferocious Candy McMann in TV’s Go Girls, although some will remember her from children’s shows such P.E.T. Detectives or even the Kiwi movie, Hugh and Heke. Set to appear in the Auckland production of Between the Waves, by Lee Meadows, Shara talked to HELEN PERRY about her excitement at landing the part.

Despite chatting for only 60 minutes, I come away from an interview with Bucklands Beach-raised thespian, Shara Connolly convinced she will be perfect for her upcoming role as the extroverted Fiona in the controversial climate change play, Between the Waves.

Her relaxed manner and easy laugh is infectious, auguring well for a part that requires her to be spirited yet with the temperament to cope with a partner – climatologist and government advisor, Daniel – who has just lost a lifetime of research in the worst floods in New Zealand.

In addition he is confronted with the unexpected news that Fiona is pregnant, forcing him to choose between what he knows and what he loves.

“Last year I did some drama classes with the play’s director Peter Feeney.

Being a full time actor in New Zealand is really quite difficult so at the time I was also working in marketing for TVNZ – a great way to see the other side of the business.

Candy. Fiona is thinking about kids and settling down so it’s a brand new place for me to explore especially as it’s something I’m not planning to do anytime soon in my own life!

“Then Peter said he had this amazing play by an Aussie playwright and gave me the script to read. It blew me away. As well as that, I’d always wanted to work with Emmett Skilton [who plays Daniel] so it was too good an opportunity to miss. I resigned from TVNZ and just loved the five weeks of rehearsals; five weeks for rehearsals is long and luxurious – and invaluable.”

“Of course, any new role is always challenging; you have to get your head around the part and search for those similarities between yourself and the character you are playing. It’s all a process but you get there.”

And while playing Fiona is a far cry from playing Go Girls’ Candy McMann, Shara says she’s loving it.

With the Auckland season set to run this month at the Herald Theatre, Shara says the four key members of the cast (including Feeney who plays Daniel’s boss) have vested all their energy into the play which made such a big impact on Australian audiences, attracting rave reviews.

“Fiona is the most real, raw, honest character I’ve played. She’s near on 30 and in a very different place than

“Our producer [Leanne Frisbie], also has a role in the play [as the stressed out insurance adjustor]. She

Between THE Waves

by Ian Meadows runs from August 4-15 at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre in Auckland’s CBD. A romantic comedy about juggling love during an impending climate change disaster, it is said to pose urgent and searching questions about one of the most pressing issues [climate change] of our time and asks an anxious world how do people find happiness in the face of an uncertain future?”

attended the premiere in Sydney and was so moved, she rushed out back afterwards to ask Ian Meadows about bringing it to New Zealand. So, how lucky am I to now be a part of it all?”

determined actor keen for sydney challenge Confidence is one quality not lacking in actor, Shara Connolly. Set on an acting career from a young age she was just 14 years old, when she found herself an agent and began reaping the rewards – various TV work, albeit bit parts, on children’s shows such as P.E.T Detective, Freaky and Eddie’s Million Dollar Cook Off. “I knew even then I wanted to be an actor,” says the former Macleans College student who enjoyed a ‘happy childhood growing up in Bucklands Beach’.

“While water activities were a big part of my early life, I really wanted to do drama so I enrolled in acting classes at Howick Little Theatre. Denise Tuck was an amazing teacher; she kicked off the acting bug big time and I looked forward to her classes every week. In fact they were the highlight of the week.”

But the young Shara wasted no time www.eastlife.co.nz

just dreaming about a stellar career in the limelight. By engaging an agent (with the help of her parents ) she began gathering invaluable stage experience at an age when many other young people had stars only in their eyes.

“And one role that came my way while still at school was in the comedy drama, Hugh and Heke. We spent four months filming at Matauri Bay – you can’t complain about four months in beautiful Matauri Bay! ”she laughs.

“However, being a full time actor in New Zealand is difficult so on leaving school I enrolled in the Media Studies course at Canterbury University.

“I had friends going there and I was determined to do the ‘away’ thing; to immerse myself in Uni life. For a couple of years I had just the best time. I met loads of people and made friends for life.”

But always one for new experiences Shara decided to finish her degree at Victoria University in Wellington then, with a communications degree under her belt, she headed back to Auckland.

But if she has a fervour for acting, Shara also has a passion for travel and being “a very good saver” she has tried her best to see a great deal of the world including four months backpacking in the USA and Central and South America.

“Fortunately, with my degree background I’ve always managed to find work to complement my desire to act; most recently with TVNZ in marketing – it was fascinating to see this side of the industry but I am still wholly focused on an acting career.”

With much of this month taken up by her role in Between the Waves at the Herald Theatre in Auckland, Shara’s taste for live theatre has prompted

her to look abroad when the play comes to an end.

As it has for others, television, in particular Shortland Street, proved a sound training ground for Shara but more recently she has enjoyed varied roles in Power Rangers and Ash vs.

Evil Dead as well as MTV Network’s fantasy adventure, Shannara.

“But I do love theatre and also want a chance to broaden my experience.

With work hard to come by here, I’m heading first to Sydney which has a great film and TV industry and is also a great environment in which to work and, of course, learn.

“My goal has always been to do film and television work but playing Fiona in Between the Waves, has been so much fun and so invigorating, I’m now keen to explore more stage roles. Then, all going well, it could be on to Los Angeles and who knows where that will lead!” eastlife | august 2015 |

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PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE Humane writer’s Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today centre owner Caryn Mawkes has some practical and helpful tips to encourage independence.

“Most parents experience a time when they’re torn between wanting their children to remain a baby forever, but at the same time wondering when they will be independent enough to do things on their own.”

As educators we are aware that children strive to be independent from an early age. As part of this process it is important for parents to encourage greater independence gradually but genuinely, as children grow.

A parents’ role is one of easing fear, showing what is possible and providing a sense of security. Some key points to remember at home are; let them solve simple problems, resist doing jobs for them and don’t re-do what they’ve done already.

Finally, praise your children and let them know you are noticing and appreciating their efforts to become more independent.

Here are some practical tips that will encourage your child’s independence.

1. Help children make decisions by offering a small choice of what story to read or which t-shirt to wear.

2. Give them small responsibilities, such as putting away toys or helping you to prepare their lunch box.

3. Involve them in the weekly shopping by following simple instructions, such as “Can you fetch me three red apples’, or “Can you get the bread from the bottom shelf”.

4. Show enthusiasm when children try to help, even if it takes longer, (recognise any tasks achieved as an accomplishment).

5. Praise their ability; it is important

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Do not do for your children what they can do for themselves.”

for children to believe they are capable of doing things alone.

6. Tempting as it is to say, “I’ll do it”’ say, “Let me show you how”. This way, your child is learning new skills and not just relying on you to do everything for them.

7. Encourage children to feed themselves. Yes, this can be messy, but it’s also a huge achievement.

8. It is important to point out why things are dangerous or unacceptable without belittling the motivation to do things on their own. For example, using a sharp knife to help with dinner may seem like a good idea when your child has seen you do the same, but a butter knife is more appropriate.

When tri-colour fox terrier cross, Ellie, was adopted and taken to her forever home three years ago, her new mum, Jean Silver, helped her write a thank-you letter to her Humane Society foster mum.

And so began a series of letters (written by Jean from Ellie’s point of view) which have now become a heart-warming book designed to inspire more people to give rescued dogs a forever home.

Ellie’s joy in her new life is also obvious: “I’m a sprinter! Running fast is what I do. I’m also a swimmer and have learned to love the sea.

Swimming and running and jumping and catching help my legs to stop shaking like Foxie legs often do.”

Featuring evocative photographs, this charming book is simply written and likely to appeal to dog lovers, both adults and children.

• Jean Silver: Ellie – The dog with the loving heart | RRP $25 (+$4p&p) | Mary Egan Books

Win a copy!

Thanks to the good people at Mary Egan Books, EastLife has a copy of this book up for grabs. Enter at eastlife.co.nz.

One entry per person/email address; entries close August 31, 2015. Winner notified by phone or email.

PLEASE NOTE: All profits from the sale of this book will go to Humane Society of NZ Inc to support their work. To order a copy, email jeansilver@xtra.co.nz or contact the Humane Society via humanesociety. org.nz.

9. Avoid using “No!” unless something is dangerous or clearly wrong (safety is paramount).

10. Provide guidance with consistent and clear guidelines. This gives clarity to children and helps them learn what is expected of them.

We all know that children of any age always strive for more independence.

Parents need to encourage the transition to greater independence gradually but genuinely. Their role includes easing fear, showing what is possible and providing a sense of security. So, start encouraging your child to try and do new things for him or herself.

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

Education Review Office in April 2014 rated our centre in the top 5%. They stated: Consistent, effective teaching practice; Children happy and settled, with a strong sense of belonging; Children involved in rich literacy, numeracy and science opportunities

WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT OR CONTACT US: Rockabye Early Learning Centre, 122 Aviemore Dr, Highland Park • Email caryn@rockabye.school.nz Ph 533 0218 • www.rockabye.school.nz

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Snap to it with Cookie Bear and his crew It’s a bear market! Yes, New Zealand favourite, Cookie Bear, has teamed up with a colourful cast of characters in a new ‘snap and eat’ range of biscuits which delivers a double treat.

Popstar Party band.

Out in food stores now, Griffin’s new Cookie Bear Snap ‘n’ Play biscuits are themed packets of bikkies each with their own set of fun-loving characters – from pirates to popstars and astronauts. Check out:

And the fun doesn’t stop when the packet is empty. With just a few everyday household items the packets can be made into a pirate ship, a stage fit for popstars or a rocket ship.

• Pirate Voyage – vanilla flavoured biscuits with choc icing featuring Captain Cookie Bear of the infamous S.S. Cookie Craft and his Pirate Voyage Crew.

• Popstar Party – strawberry flavoured biscuits with pink icing featuring Cookie Bear Beats and his

• Space Mission – cocoa biscuits with choc icing featuring Cosmo Cookie Bear and his Space Mission Team.

Kiddies will love the endless creations the playful packaging provides while parents will love the fact the biscuits contain no artificial flavours or colours.

Cookie Bear Snap ‘n’ Play biscuits will make a great addition to themed parties and as a lunchbox treat. RRP $3.79. www.eastlife.co.nz

Puzzle Cryptic Puzzle

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1. Thanks the two men with gifts (8).

6. Slip back, we’re told, for drinks (4).

8. Understand there’s a bit missing from the file (4).

9. Decided to do nothing (8).

10. Get used to having one back again (5).

11. Don’t stop, Henry; it would be fatal (6).

13. Lessons for golfers? (6).

15. He mustn’t let out what it is he’s working on! (6).

17. Passage back for the art model as a cover (6).

19. Have a drink in “The Horse’s Tail” with a bird (5).

22. A sound step! (8).

23. Game to have a round in the local (4).

24. He’s got digs with “9 Across” anyhow (4).

25. The former adopting an attitude that’s revealing (8).

2. I repeat, it’s the last thing a slimmer wants (5).

3. Through the heart of Rome, back goes the VIP (7).

4. A walk - or spin (4).

5. Open to reveal? (8).

6. Get down the lamp (5).

7. Arrange and fold the paper again (7).

12. Have a wet spell, strangely, in some really sunny weather (4,4).

14. Beaten by, when it came to cheating? (7).

16. Book to take when going on a journey (7).

18. I shed a tear about him (5).

20. Propose to catch one; that’s obvious (5).

21. Quickly put on paper (4).

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Howick Historical Village LIVE DAY – August 16, 10am-4pm

Where the village comes to life with costumed characters

Arts, Crafts and Artisans

Special exhibit from The NZ Vintage Tool Collectors Club Expect to see how villagers in the Fencible era made the most of what they had available. with spinning, weaving and knitting there’s plenty to keep the family entertained.

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Cnr Lady Marie Dr and Bells Rd, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. Ph 576 9506 liveday@fencible.org.nz • www.fencible.org.nz

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Open 10am-4pm • Admission fee applies Cafe on site • Free parking • Gifts and Souvenir Shop

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Win!

To enter the draw for any of these competitions visit www.eastlife.co.nz click on the competitions link and fill in the form. One entry per email address / person; entries close August 31, 2015. Winners notified by phone or email.

WIN! Manuka Doctor Rejuvenating Face Mask Winter cold can leave skin dry and damaged but luckily, Manuka Doctor Rejuvenating Face Mask (RRP $84.95 50ml) offers hydrating properties that deeply penetrate and nurture natural cell regeneration whilst helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Antioxidant qualities also support the antiageing of skin and, unlike traditional masks, which usually sit on the surface, the Manuka Doctor Rejuvenation Face Mask is absorbed into the skin, going to work instantly.

Containing Purified Bee Venom (PBVTM) and UMF 18+ Manuka Honey, it is available at selected pharmacies and department stores, but better still EastLife has a jar up for grabs.

Win! Life in Auckland print – valued at $395 How beautiful is Auckland?! This is a question which this fantastic, framed print answers. A contemporary montage, Life in Auckland depicts iconic sights from our city including: the Sky Tower, Little Shoal Bay and the Harbour Bridge, Bean Rock Lighthouse, One Tree Hill and Saint Heliers Beach at sunset. Captured by the trained lens of talented shutterbug, David Kerr, forget a thousand words, this print (perfect for home or the office) is worth a million! To view more prints available from David Kerr Photography, see davidkerrphotography.co.nz.

Win! An EasiYo Mini prize pack While hungry families can easily chew through a full-sized batch of EasiYo yogurt, couples or those making yogurt for baby may struggle. So EasiYo has released its new mini maker. Half the size of the original, this 500 gram model also features an easy-grip handle and non-slip feet. Thanks to EasiYo and Hubbards, TWO lucky readers will win $60 packs each containing an EasiYo mini, two packs of mini yogurt sachets, two packs of Hubbards Amazing Muesli and a set of handy recipe cards.

Win! An Oxylent vitamin prize pack When the cold wind blows this time of year it’s enough to make you sick!

Fortunately, ascribing to the theory that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, Natural Meds has developed a multivitamin supplement full of immune system-supporting nutrients, including vitamins C, B, and D, and antioxidants. As Oxylent 5-in-1 Formula comes as a powder it dissolves in water and gets to work quickly. And, while it’s available in a range of flavours, it contains no sugar, which can compete with vitamin C in the race to be absorbed by the body. EastLife has a prize pack including two boxes to give away.

WIN! Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee The term ‘iconic’ is bandied about when it comes to authors. However, Harper Lee is surely worthy of this tag. Since her breakthrough book, To Kill a Mockingbird first hit shelves 55 years ago – ruffling many feathers at the time – it has sold in excess of 40 million copies. And now the 89-year-old Presidential Medal of Freedom and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist is back!

In Go Set a Watchman, Lee reprises characters – including Scout and Atticus Finch – with a sequel to her classic work. Penned in the 1950s, this book is now, finally, set to enthrall. • Go Set a Watchman, by Harper Lee. Published by William Heinemann, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Hardback RRP $50

Win! Daltons 7 in 1 Fert Pellets Vegetable Formula pack Why have three bags full when one will do even better? Thanks to Daltons’ new 7 in 1 Fert Pellets range, gardeners will have the right blend of sheep, horse and chicken manure, blood & bone, organic matter, mineral gypsum and seaweed extracts all in one.

With four specialised products – Vegetable Formula, Citrus and Fruit Formula, Boosted Orchard Mix, and Boosted Compost – available exclusively from The Warehouse, 7 in 1 Fert is designed to cover all ground in the garden.

Thanks to Daltons, we have THREE bags of 7 in 1 Fert Pellets Vegetable Formula up for grabs.

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Schnips PHd stylists fly their colours and reap rewards Four stylists from Schnips PHd salons in Auckland could be forgiven for letting their hair down after placing highly in the 2015 ColorZoom Challenge in Sydney.

With six of the 10 New Zealand finalists at ColorZoom Sydney coming from Schnips PHd, competition tension might have had some entrants tearing out their hair but not this talented team which took it all in its stride.

Cutting edge Kiwis, Bethany LaneNoa and Leonie Nicholls (Manukau salon) won second and third place respectively in the highly skilled Creative Colorist section while Claudia Hogwood (also Manukau) and James Daly-Dixon (Botany salon) took out second and third places respectively in the New Talent Colorist section. All had created looks that were head and shoulders above others.

2nd place Creative Colorist by Bethany LaneNoa

2nd place New Talent Colorist by Claudia Hogwood

3rd place New Talent Colorist by James Daly-Dixon

3rd place Creative Colorist by Leonie Nicholls

“We did the creative work back in New Zealand combined with a professional photography shoot before submitting photo entries,” says Bethany. “The global competition is open to salons all over the world and the Sydney event was to select the Australian and New Zealand finalists who will attend the global grand final in Las Vegas.”

Bethany says the awards night was “magic” and stylists had no idea whether they had placed until the announcements were made at the dinner. “It was just fantastic. Back home we had so much fun the day we did the shoot, we weren’t really thinking about winning so on the actual night we were all a bit nervous.”

Working to the competition theme of Traditional Rebels, Bethany’s beautifully executed, head-turning orange/gold colour combination exuded pizzazz with a punchy edge while Leonie’s elegant brunette coif was highlighted by stunning green tones to create a Rockabilly effect.

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In the new talent sections Claudia’s sensational merging of black to silver hinted at hidden depths and James’ tousled redhead was all mercurial splendour, the lively, not quite burgundy tones, impacting powerfully. “Although only the first place-getters were going

through to the grand final, we still had a wonderful time and learnt so much,” Bethany says.

“Rubbing shoulders with some amazing stylists and seeing their creations gave us such a boost and provided us with loads of ideas we

can adapt to the market here. But really it’s a big thank-you to the Schnips PHd management who encouraged us to enter, provided the photo session and supported us all the way. We’re all so motivated now and looking forward to returning next year.”

For appointments phone: Schnips PHd Botany, Garden Lane, Botany Town Centre, Chapel Rd, Botany Ph 274 9525.

Schnips PHd Manukau, Shop 72, Manukau Shopping Centre, 4 Ronwood Ave, Manukau. Ph 262 1646

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Beauty

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hair hErE! Looking for long, beautiful hair, shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen? Well, thanks to the good people at Kérastase, there’s no need to make a song and dance about it! Specifically formulated to revitalise extremely damaged and over-processed hair, the Résistance Thérapiste collection is designed to ensure ravaged hair experiences the dawning of a new age! This collection includes shampoo (RRP $42), masque (RRP $67) and serum (RRP $46) to bring wayward locks to ‘heal’.

GREY NOT SO HOT! Fifty Shades of Grey may have set tongues wagging but when it comes to ageing there’s many a woman who doesn’t want to see even one shade of grey let alone 50 taking over from her natural hair colour.

But now with the aid of Excellence Age Perfect Hair Colour, women can mature gracefully, gorgeously and colourfully.

in lovE with lovE your Skin BalM What household wouldn’t want a tube of Love Your Skin Balm in the medicine cupboard. This all-purpose balm from DQ & CO is a Godsend when it comes to helping heal nasty insect bites, abrasions, blemishes, nappy rash, chapped lips, sun damage, acne and scarring. The 100% natural solution contains active manuka honey and vitamin A to help repair, renew and protect skin. Free of chemical nasties and not tested on animals, Love Your Skin Balm (RRP $12.99) is available from selected pharmacies and retailers nationwide.

firM uP anD fEEl faBulouS! Last month’s Beauty Counter showcased the Manuka Doctor ApiNourish Firm Body Moisturiser; this month the talk is all about the new Manuka Doctor ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser which combines Purified Bee Venom (PBV™) and New Zealand UMF18+ Manuka Honey with fruit and botanical extracts – grapefruit extract, pine leaf, jojoba seed oil and bamboo stem – to improve skin elasticity and firmness. This luxurious cream also works to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while natural peptides, contained in the Purified Bee Venom, foster anti-ageing and stimulate collagen production to restore a healthy and youthful structure to the skin. Manuka Doctor ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser (RRP $49.95 50ml) available from selected pharmacies and department stores.

Recent studies by L’Oreal France revealed 75 per cent of women 65 years and older tended to stop colouring their hair due to the colouring process being too laborious and grey roots showing too quickly.

With this in mind, L’Oréal Paris has created a home hair colour for mature hair, transforming tresses with 100 per cent coverage of greys.

Excellence Age Perfect Hair Colour blends grey roots as hair grows thanks to its formulated Layered Colour Technology (LCT) so the colour can adapt to different grey pigment levels. The colour is full of naturallooking highs and lows while masking greys and blending re-growth.

Colouring is made easier than ever with Excellence Age Perfect Hair Colour’s two-sided application brush for hard-to-reach spots, making it a breeze to pull colour through the hair lengths.

Delivering translucent coverage specifically designed for greys, this wonder product reinstates the hair’s natural tone and shine throughout, providing beautifully blended highlights with no need to colour as often.

Excellence Age Perfect Hair Colour (RRP $25.59), available at all leading supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores.

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Pretty pastels

Spring fashions are bursting forth but there’s still a lot of chill in the air. However, this Pretty in Pastel range from Boohoo offers all the freshness of spring with the added warmth needed to beat Jack Frost.

BOOHOO Baby Pink Trouser RRP $40, Blue Shirt RRP $30, Pink Coat RRP $40, Lilac Skirt RRP $45, Blush Sweater RRP $30.

catwalk debut for sexy, glamorous lingerie collection at fashion week What happened to frumpish underwear for women with incontinence issues?

They were consigned to the rubbish bin when New Zealand company Confitex designed a fabulously glamorous range which will hit the runway at upcoming Fashion Week later this month.

A catwalk world first, this beautiful lingerie collection that’s lovely enough for date night yet robust enough for everyday life, has that drop dead gorgeous quality.

Details of the ground-breaking

collection are under wraps until show time – August 24-30 – but designer Frantisek Riha-Scott says the seductive and romantic collection was inspired by the harsh beauty of New Zealand.

“New Zealand is very lovely but can also be quite dark and mysterious, and dangerous,” says Riha-Scott.

This empowering vision of beautiful lingerie designed for a free, healthy, sexy life isn’t usually associated with incontinence underwear.

The collection features camisoles and bra tops as well as the kind of normal-looking, pretty, “kinda sexy cute” knickers the company is fast becoming known for internationally.

Riha-Scott promises an even sassier runway collection – and one with real high-fashion bite. “The collection includes romantic daytime looks, as well as soft-dark lingerie for date night, and a full-suspender edgy look that’s a bit punky-glam.

“We think a stylish woman who wears designer clothes would like to wear attractive underwear underneath that doesn’t require a pad,” she says.

“So we wanted to create lingerie that was fashionable and sexy, as well as functional, and which genuinely helps people and restores their confidence. And we wanted the whole world to know that no-one needs to wear diapers.”

You’re looking at our award* winning team!

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– THE CRY FROM LOOBIE’S STORY Hotter than chillies, spicier than salsa and with all the knock-out effect of tequila, the 2015-2016 Spring/Summer collection from Loobie’s Story reflects its Mexican inspiration.

When Loobie’s Story designer, Laurinda Sutcliffe travelled to the Central American country for her birthday, the ever-changing riot of colour, contrast and celebration galvanised her creative juices resulting in the Viva Mexico collection which pays homage to the beauty, art and landscape of Mexico.

Captivated by the diverse regional handcrafts, brightly coloured fabrics and distinctive handmade

folk art that lined tables in outdoor marketplaces and hung in shops, Laurinda has brought this mood to New Zealand. The bright, luxurious new Loobie’s Story collection draws heavily on Mexican tradition, which comes forth in vibrant colours and Mayan and Aztec-style original prints.

Check out the mosaic feel of ‘Fiesta’ and the vivid energy of ‘Pinata’, whilst ‘Rosita’ has a vibrancy directly drawn from the waters where the Pacific Ocean meets the Gulf of California. Loobie’s Story Spring/Summer 15/16 is a transition from the laidback, beachy vibe of collections past to grown up glamour.

1. Cristobel Jacket, Merida Dress. 2. Paper Flower Jacket, Gracias Blouse, Aztec Short. 3. Isla Soft Jacket, Salsa Lace Midi.

4. Fiesta Dress. 5. Mexicali Tunic. 6. Rosita Scarf, Blanco Jean, Rosita Tunic.

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Sole food!

If there’s one thing to be learnt from years of outfitting a wardrobe it’s to never judge a shoe without first seeing it on a foot.

At the launch of the Ziera Spring/Summer Collection last month a cavalcade of new summer footwear showcased by models wearing complementary garments from the Loobie’s Story 2015 spring/summer collection, made it clear that a shoe on the sole is worth two on the shelf.

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This season’s Ziera range is exhilarating.

Contemporary styles with fabulous new colours and textures are in sync with international fashion trends. From casual loafers to chic sandals and sophisticated heels, Ziera Spring /Summer 2015 takes the meld of comfort and style to new heights.

Where other footwear fails, Ziera has the shoe that fits... comfortably.

win! $200 ShoE vouchEr – Step out in style this summer with new footwear from Ziera! With the launch of its 2015 Spring/Summer Collection Ziera has generously given EastLife a $200 voucher to be used in one of its stores. To enter the draw, complete the form at eastlife.co.nz. One entry per person/email address; entries close August 31, 2015. Winner notified by phone or email.

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Remington cuts to the chase

There’s nothing more routine than a man’s daily shave so when editor HELEN PERRY asked her other half to test drive the new Remington Smartedge Advanced Foil Shaver he was happy to clip away the jargon and discover if this shaver made the cut.

Husband of 100 years, or thereabouts, has been a diehard blade shaver all his life so when he announced he was going to buy an electric shaver I nearly grew whiskers!

And, right at that time, his ministering angel must have been within ear shot because a few days later the new Remington SmartEdge Advanced Foil Shaver arrived on my desk for review.

I took it home faster than you can whet a cut throat razor.

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My smooth operator was both astonished and delighted. He immediately set the shaver to charge and settled down to read all about the new toy. Although somewhat challenged by all the new technology, he was keen to see if this ‘breakthrough Active Hybrid Technology’ was indeed a ‘gamechanging innovation combining the best of both foil and rotary shaving in one advanced system.’

comes to a close shave – in fact, he’s bristling to be showered, shaved and out the door in double quick time and doing so, too.

He thought the explanation that ‘two innovative long hair trimmers (akin to slots on a rotary shaver) sandwich a multi-directional advanced foil to simultaneously pre-trim longer hairs, while shorter hairs are lifted and cut from any angle in just one pass’ sounded impressive.

“In particular, I love the wet/gel shave; it’s given my blade shave a real run for its money!” he told me with boyish enthusiasm – the last time he was so excited was when he discovered sour bears (lost to our local stores) could be found in Queenstown!

And he was intrigued that the shaver combined ‘a unique pivoting neck and flexing heads that seamlessly adapt to the shapes and contours of the face.’ One critical look at his somewhat rugged contours and I said, “we’ll see, won’t we?”

Furthermore, as a man who is still on the go – home and away – he has appreciated the folding charging stand for travel, worldwide voltage, and the long-lasting, rechargeable battery life which provides about 50 minutes cordless use.

He also learned – before putting it to the test – that an open-arched blade design beneath the head reduced vibration and noise during use and there was a pop-up trimmer for detailing sideburns and facial hair – the latter proved to be just what a few straggly grey locks needed.

“I might still take the occasional blade shave but this is effortless, convenient and achieves the clean result I like. As far as I‘m concerned the Remington SmartEdge makes the cut.”

But what really raised the little hairs on the back of his neck was this shaver’s 100% waterproof technology so it can be used dry, in the shower or with shaving gel. He couldn’t wait to play modern day barber.

Well a month down the track he’s no longer wet behind the ears when it

But like every wife I must have the last word – love this shaver he may well do, but have our water bills dried up?

Not on your Nellie. That wet shave option is just the excuse my fresh faced lad needs to make a big splash!

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

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Human nature is such that many of us are not content with how we look or ‘who we are’ for some reason. Nearly all of us have an aesthetic sense that we use to recognise what is beautiful in life; a flower, a bird, child or one’s partner; even one’s self!

Equally there are some creatures, sights or people that we do not like to look at as our aesthetic sense of beauty is offended, which is an unpleasant experience.

We all have a strong sense of personal identity from seeing ourselves in photos (as other people see us) or in the mirror as we usually see ourselves ( the reverse of how we actually look!)

Some people are unfortunately born with features that are outside the ‘normal range’ (biological variation).

Some of us as we age change considerably and become something we are not used to seeing...a face or body reminiscent of our mother or father! That person looking back at me is no longer ‘me’ as my brain remembers but the image of an old man or woman.

So many patients tell me things like this. The photos taken at a family wedding often catch one unawares, ‘side-on’ showing that humped or hooked nose, or a thick, fat neck that isn’t obvious from the front when looking in the mirror. This may precipitate a person into seeking professional advice from a

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

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

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

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

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

Going for the cheapest price with a

holiday thrown in at a distant and exotic destination may be a good idea at the time but I’ve seen many complications and bad results from ‘cosmetic tourism’. It is much better not to go to someone whose credentials, skills and training cannot be easily ascertained.

At Marina Specialists we offer quality surgery in a quality facility with quality after care by highly skilled surgeons with many years of training and surgical experience to produce results you will be pleased with and we can be proud of!

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Candida – at The

Base of So Much Dis-ease CLIVE PLUCKNETT, Naturopath, P.G.Dip. Anti Aging Medicine, P.G.Dip. Cancer Nutrition, P.G.Dip. Mental Health Nutrition, MBA, BA, P.G.Dip Science

A lifetime of exercise GINNY MCARTHUR – Outlook for Life. Ginny is not only a nutritionalist and personal trainer but also a marathon runner and regular on Newstalk ZB.

One of the benefits of being brought up on a farm was that I could harass my parents into buying me a pony.

It wasn’t too hard. My mother had ridden as a young adult and I think that she quite liked having ponies around.

Subsequently, I was nurtured through Pony Club; I took days off school to go hunting and I lived, breathed and dreamed horses. I passionately believed that one day I would ride at Wembley Arena and then the Olympics.

When I left school I went to work at a large stable as a working pupil, thinking the world was my oyster. I worked hard but soon realised that I really didn’t have enough talent to be as good as I thought I could be!

Still, I persevered and did the instructor’s exams. Eventually I came to New Zealand. I taught riding here and bought and sold many young horses.

Then my back started to cause me problems and after two rounds of surgery, riding was off the menu.

Next I became a personal trainer and I did some body sculpting competitions. These required the same discipline and passion as riding competitively.

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weight training and I was fine.

Over the years I have run seven marathons, including New York and loved the training and the camaraderie. I have probably run 100 or so half marathons and trail runs over the years.

During this time I have had six stress fractures in my hips and lower legs. I have osteopenia and I had been told to give up running, but somehow I couldn’t give it away.

Last week number seven was diagnosed in my knee. I see the surgeon tomorrow. I have also made the decision to give up running. I will miss you, running, as I missed riding; you have been a great friend. I will be able to walk but they say ‘no marathons’.

So what now?

The bike scares me, no not the bike, the roads scare me. I don’t have the time to swim, or won’t make the time to swim.

So at 56 years young I’m thinking yoga, I’ve been looking for an instructor for the studio for a while, maybe it’s me.

Paddle boarding appeals in the summer, some kayaking and maybe back to body sculpting, old ladies division, that is.

Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t.

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“Can I please have a burger, fries, one jock itch, two thrushes, one athlete’s foot. Oh! And two fungal toenails please.”

Candida really is a made to order condition, a disease of modern civilisation. It grows more prevalent as we increase our use of medical drugs, sugar, yeast and processed foods.

Candida yeast infection can underlie irritable bowel syndrome, a food allergy, gluten intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and many of those mystery conditions for which modern medicine has no answer.

Under normal conditions, yeast and bacteria grow in and on our bodies in large numbers. When they are in balance, they live in harmony, but when this balance is disturbed, the body’s defence mechanisms weaken.

Candida can get the upper hand in a weakened body and mutate into more harmful fungal forms. They penetrate the intestinal lining with root like structures that deposit toxins into the body’s system. Yuk! Conventional medicine’s response is usually a repeating cycle of creams and drugs addressing symptoms. It is not until the symptoms get so debilitating that people are forced to look further for the causes. This is where natural medicine comes into its own.

There is no quick fix for a major candida infestation. Beware of any claims of a quick fix, unless it involves swallowing a hand grenade.

Quick fix programmes of a few

weeks do shift some candida, but they come back with a vengeance.

Endemic candida can take a year or more to shift.

My typical candida client is a middle-aged female, with the standard pressures of modern living: a husband, kids, job. She will have been on the pill for a number of years and have taken antibiotic drugs at some stage.

She will enjoy her sweet treats, processed foods and have a glass or two of wine in the evening. She may have gut issues, troublesome bowels, yeast infections, some mood issues, brain fog, hormonal imbalances and possibly allergies.

She may have some unexplained condition which has not responded to standard treatments.

The scientific literature has gone from debunking candida as a myth to now linking it to many diseases, heavy metal toxicity and even autism.

A good candida programme should consist of a diet to starve the candida, a natural killing agent, support for the detoxification channels and a tailored probiotic.

Killing the candida is not enough.

You have to remove the “die off” safely out of the body; else it will cause its own set of problems.

Visit our website for more information and to take the candida questionnaire to gauge whether candida could be an issue for you.

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Staying motivated Talk to the team at your local Jetts club for more health tips and exercise information. This article is provided by Olly Coffey, Development and Support for mibodycoach.com, and consultant to Jetts 24-Hour Fitness.

As we battle with the winter months, it can be a challenge to resist that natural lure to hunker down and go into hibernation mode. Here are three easy ways to stay motivated.

Think Positive

fit efforts and aim to view them differently. To have a blanket view that you do not like exercise is not practical. Exercise comes in many forms, and it is just a matter of finding the right exercise plan in order to make it more enjoyable.

Our experiences influence the way we think, feel and behave. They shape the way we view the world and the actions (or inaction) we take, with many of our decisions being performed at an unconscious level.

If you are screwing up your nose at this point, you could speak to an exercise professional for ideas. Give them your objections to exercise, and they will be able to find something that suits and motivates you.

For example, if you have previously failed to achieve your goals in weight loss, you may subconsciously dismiss the idea of getting started with an exercise plan ‘because it didn’t work last time’. You may have an ingrained view that you don’t like exercise, or it’s a chore, or time-consuming!

Music Motivates

You can take control of the thoughts that sabotage your best keep

Did you know that humans and songbirds are the only creatures that automatically feel the beat of a song?

Dr Kraus (Professor of Neurobiology at North Western University in Illinois) says, “Our bodies are made to be moved by music and move to it.� Our hearts will synchronise to the beat

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and our arms and legs will swing naturally to the tempo.

There have been a number of studies which have shown music increases a person’s sense of motivation during a workout. Participants ride faster, produce more power and cover more distance when listening to faster tempo music as compared with slower or moderate tempo music.

Although the participants didn’t find the exercise any easier, when the music was played faster, they chose to accept, and even prefer, a greater degree of effort. So turn up those beats and move to the music!

Step It Up High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is an advanced method of cardiovascular training. Although there is no set formula as to how to structure HIIT sessions, the basic premise is to alternate high intensity bouts of exercise with moderate bouts of exercise.

A ratio of 2:1 is common, which

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

These sessions are short because the intensity at which you work is high, the benefits of which include increased resting metabolic rate, enhanced glucose metabolism, improved athletic conditioning and improved fat burning. Practical advantages are that you can complete an effective workout in a short amount of time.

A great tip is to incorporate that motivating music into your HIIT training. Set up a playlist of two fast songs and one slower song; adjust your tempo to match that of the song.

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Cardamom, saffron, anise and (kaffir) lime –

You spice up my life!

If you’re going to Scarborough Fair (or possibly, attending a Herbs concert, for that matter) this article probably isn’t quite right. However, those looking to add a little spice to their lives – in the kitchen or garden, that is – will find plants aplenty even in Kiwi backyards.

A spicy story...Spices originate from dried barks, seeds, roots, fruits or other vegetative substances. They have been used for thousands of years for flavouring, colouring and preserving food, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Originating from the French word, espice, from the Latin for appearance or variety, spices have been inextricably linked to human history.

Thought to have been used since 50,000BC, roughly 4000 years ago they were instrumental in the development of land-based trade routes that grew to connect North African, European and Asian cultures.

During the Middle Ages, spices were in high demand in Europe, with such substances as cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and cumin, commanding high prices.

Control of the spice trade soon fuelled not only exploration, but also colonisation and war.

Monopolising the spice trade through the Middle East, Venice acquired immense wealth and power. Efforts to break this control resulted in Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, becoming the first European to reach India by sea, and Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America. Although, according to some, America had already been discovered; Chris just brought it back in vogue!

By occupying parts of America, India, China, Sri Lanka and the East Indies, European powers subsequently set about their fight for spice, imposing their way of life on the world in the process. Here we take a look at four that can be grown in New Zealand.

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Cardamom A member of the ginger family, cardamom is an aromatic, warming spice. The dried seedpods are often use in chutneys, curries or cooked with rice, while the leaves can be used to wrap and steam meat on the barbecue. Growing cardamom generally requires humid, steamy conditions and while it will handle cooler temperatures, it doesn’t like draughts, bright sunlight or sudden changes of temperature.

Some suggest growing indoors in a steamy bathroom but, as long as the rhizomes are planted in rich, freedraining, moist soil, cardamom can be grown outdoors in some parts of New Zealand. It is ideally planted in spring.

Saffron You don’t need to be into ‘herbs’ (or named Mello Yellow) to be mad about saffron! One of the world’s most expensive spices, saffron stamens are hand-picked from dried flowers, growing principally in southern Europe and the Middle East.

Used in a variety of dishes, including paella and bouillabaisse, it provides a bitter-sweet taste and yelloworange colour. Grown from corms or bulbs, it can be successfully cultivated in New Zealand in areas that experience warm summers and chilly winters.

Kaffir lime leaves Often associated with Thai cooking (in dishes such as tom yum), these leaves provide a sharp flavour and citrus fragrance. They can be added to chicken or fish dishes, or used to wrap and steam.

Similar to a figure 8 in shape, kaffir lime leaves have the appearance of two leaves joined together.

Indigenous to South East Asia and the East Indies, kaffir lime trees can be grown in warmer regions of New Zealand.

Anise Native to the Mediterranean region and South-western Asia, this annual (not to be confused with Star Anise) can be sown virtually any time of year, providing it is protected from frosts. Anise can be cultivated in New Zealand but prefers freedraining soil and full sun.

Providing an aniseed/liquorice flavour, the pungent seeds are most commonly dried and used in cooking. However, the young leaves can be eaten fresh from the garden in salads, or added at the last moment to stews or soups.

Splice the spice Variety may be the spice of life but when it comes to cooking up variety then there is nothing like the spice rack for adding life to favourite dishes.

The key to keeping spices fresh and full of flavour is to: • Store away from sunlight (use dark tinted jars or black bags) • Keep well away from moisture and condensation – do not store near the hobs • Keep away from heat – far from the oven • Store in an airtight jar or container In general, spices don’t have expiry dates as such, but they do lose their flavour and aroma.

Approximate storage times are: • Whole spice – up to two years • Ground spice – up to one year • Leafy herbs – one to two years • Salts – indefinitely However, to get the best from your spices and herbs, buy in small amounts – cook innovatively and often.

Experiment with various spices, herbs and rubs; try mixing complementary flavours to give every dish maximum piquancy and a taste kick.

And remember, there are spices and herbs to suit a broad culinary band – savoury meat and vegetarian dishes, baking, conserves, relishes and pickles, even some sweet dishes and in titivating vegetable accompaniments too.

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Winter menu warms the soul If the summer menu at Goan/ Portuguese restaurant, Xacuti shone, then the new winter menu will bring an even greater glow of pleasure to patrons who appreciate fine dining, scintillating flavours, and very possibly, dishes, they have never encountered before.

HELEN PERRY checks it out.

This Howick jewel has been applauded by some of Auckland’s finest food reviewers thus attracting foodies from all over town.

But it is deeds, not words, that make the real impact here. Xacuti’s head chef (and co owner) Rasika Dabhade again displays her skills with a fusion menu that combines the aromatic spices of India and surrounding Asia, with the culinary traditions of both Goa’s Portuguese settlers and it’s indigenous Indian inhabitants.

Elements from other international cuisines, plus contemporary presentation, has resulted in mouthwatering, piquant dishes that make ordering extremely difficult. So, to want it all seems perfectly acceptable!

But deciding between entrees is no mean task as the husband and I discovered. For example, we fancied the rabbit and ricotta tortellini with morel rasam (spiced tomato and lentil broth), celery and bhakri (unleavened bread) spheres as well as the lamb chops cafreal – showing its Portuguese origins – with minted pea mash, goat cheese pachadi, potato salli (potato strips) and mint foam.

Then there was the Xec Xec scallops with candied pork belly, pickled pearls, parsnip, blood orange puree and powdered chilli oil.

After changing our minds several

times, we settled for the lamb and the scallops, but not before our hosts had served a complimentary amuse bouche of soft shell crab Koliwada (a Mumbai suburb) with spring onions, balsamic chunks, witloof and sea water caviar – outstanding; I could have eaten three.

berry jus – we soon discovered the meats may have been traditional winter fare but presentation was not.

Just as well I didn’t, because the lamb entree was generous, tender and full of flavour while the scallops were simply delicious.

Although many of the ingredients were entirely new to me, our waiter carefully explained the spices and the Indian or Portuguese culinary terms but really it didn’t matter. It was almost too much to take in. Instead, we just enjoyed exploring these new flavour combinations and the ingenious accompaniments.

Two courses down and we wondered if we could really manage more – we did. Opting for what we thought were fairly traditional dishes – Chettinad spiced Angus scotch fillet with truffle puree, beef cheeks, sorpotel empanada, black pudding, baby beets, jackfruit piccalilli and port jus plus Malvani masala venison loin, wrapped in pancetta with cumin beetroot dauphinoise, baby vegetable khatkhate, confit of shallots and wild

Yet again, chef Rasika showed that cooking to perfection comes easy for her. We finished with a serving of blood orange and lime tart with plum mascarpone shrikhand, compressed citrus and hazelnut chikki. I would have packed in the almond sheera with macerated melon, tropical sorbet, peaches and rose white chocolate soil too but there was barely room for dessert at it was. Some people might find

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that surprising as plates at Xacuti are not piled high with ingredients that shout fat and carbs; emphasis is on perfectly sized portions that allow one to taste more than one plate and subsequently exclaim over the excellence of each.

But don’t be under the misconception that a main alone would leave one hungry. Not so, a main with a side is ample for me but to restrict oneself to a single dish would be a sacrilege.

Friends know how much I admire this chef and restaurant which last month won the Best Hospitality Award at the Howick Village Best Bsuiness & Community Awards 2015. Xacuti has brought a refined sense of the exotic to Howick and chef Rasika continues to demonstrate hers is a rare talent that true foodies cannot fail to appreciate – the winter menu allows patrons to try yet another superb selection from the Xacuti kitchen.

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An easi-er life Thanks to the machinations of ‘delightful’ little ones, breakfast can often descend into feeding time at the zoo! Fortunately, EasiYo has simple recipes to offer children (and busy adults) a nutritious start to the day... and get them on their way faster! WIN an EasiYo Mini prize pack – see page 26.

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Tarakihi is the most popular fish species across New Zealand offering a healthy and flavoursome meal at a good price.

In the blender layer a few ice-cubes, a small handful of baby spinach leaves, 1 roughly chopped or broken banana, 1 cup EasiYo Low Fat Greek yogurt and about 1 1/2 cups low fat milk. Whizz until blended then add 1 tsp chia seeds and a squeeze of honey to taste.

Tarakihi While caught throughout the country, it is most abundant south of East Cape, around Cook Strait, and on the east and west coasts of the South Island. It is caught year round at depths between 50 to 250 metres.

Like all fish, tarakihi is a great source of protein and is low in saturated fat. It is also a great source of iodine which is an essential nutrient for humans.

With medium-to-firm textured flesh, tarakihi is moist and flavoursome. The versatile, delicious white flesh goes with anything from a strongly sauced or curried dish, to a delicate fillet, fish pie or a baked delight.

Tarakihi can be cooked in a variety of ways although it is probably best suited to pan frying. Allow around four minutes to cook, with the aim of removing the fish from the pan when only just cooked, or even slightly under cooked, then allow to rest.

Resting the fish for a few minutes allows the flesh to relax and for the fish to finish cooking.

OPTIONS: A few mint leaves adds a hint of freshness. Soak the 1 tsp of chia seeds in 1 tbsp of water for 2 minutes to release their healthy goodness!

MEGA BREAKFAST BERRY YOGURT MUFFINS Makes 12

ingredients • 2 cups plain flour • 1 cup Hubbards Hot or Cold Blueberry & Cranberry • 3 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 3 eggs • 1/4 cup rice bran oil • 1 1/4 cups EasiYo Mixed Berries & Bits yogurt

method Pre-heat the oven to 185 degs and line a classic muffin tin with paper.

In a large bowl combine the flour, cereal, baking powder, soda, sugar and cinnamon and mix well. In another bowl whisk together the eggs, oil and yogurt. Pour the wet

ingredients into the dry and stir gently to combine. Spoon into prepared muffin papers and bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve with extra yogurt and fresh or dried berries.

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Best served Höpt!

In life, in love, in business and at the table, there’s nothing like a perfect match. This month, the good folk at Höpt have provided a recipe for a spicy little dish which is ideally partnered with their Höpt Soda Salted Lychee.

Spicy Beef Noodles Serves four

Ingredients: • 300g beef (schnitzel cut) • 250g udon noodles • 2 spring onions • 1 stick of celery • 1 medium carrot • 1 red pepper • 4 button mushrooms • 2 baby pak choi (cut into four, lengthwise) • 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp of water • Chopped coriander • Vegetable oil • 1 fresh lime (for garnish) • Salt and pepper Paste Make a paste by mixing together: • 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce • 1 tbsp grain mustard • 1 tbsp wasabi paste • 1 tbsp sambal oelek (available from Asian supermarkets) • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method: Cut beef, spring onions, celery, mushrooms, pepper and carrot into thin strips (stir fry size).

Smother both sides of the beef with the paste and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cook udon noodles as directed on pack and set aside.

Heat a heavy-based pan until very hot and sear beef for five minutes. Keep turning to ensure remaining marinade is spread thoroughly.

Set cooked beef aside to rest – cover to keep it warm. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the pan and, when oil is heated, add the vegetables and toss while stir frying.

Once vegetables have softened, add the cornflour and water. Toss and cook altogether for a few more minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

In serving bowls, add noodles followed by vegetables and beef strips. Garnish with chopped herbs and a wedge of lime.

Serve with a small bowl of soy and sambel oelek on the table (so guests can season to taste) and Höpt Soda Salted Lychee.

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Win! Höpt sampler packs Made with hops, Höpt drinks offer a touch of sparkle and a dash of fruit, with no alcohol content. They are available from cafes and supermarkets in four flavours (RRP $6.99 per four pack).

EastLife has sampler packs (containing one bottle of each flavour: Watermelon & Mint, Elderberry & Herb, Pear & Basil and Salted Lychee) to give away to TWO lucky readers! Simply complete the form at eastlife. co.nz to enter. One entry per person/email address; entries close August 31, 2015.

Winners notified by phone or email.

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Grilled fillet of beef

WITH CREAMY SAVOY CABBAGE, ROSEMARY ROAST POTATOES, RED ONION AND BEETROOT CONFIT AND PARSLEY GLAZED CHERRY TOMATOES AJAY ZALTE – executive chef, Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre. Ajay is a Pakuranga resident and has worked in leading hotels and first class restaurants worldwide.

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• 200gm x 2 fillet of beef • 3 each large agria potatoes • 1 sprig chopped rosemary leaves • 2 each medium red onion sliced • 200gms grated red beet root • 1 lemon juice extracted • 6 each cherry tomatoes • 1 small sprig chopped parsley • 1 Savoy cabbage shredded thinly • sea salt • black pepper freshly ground • 6 cloves garlic chopped • 4 each juniper berries toasted and crushed • 300ml tbsp cream • water • 30ml canola oil • herbs for garnish

for the Savoy cabbage In a large based pan with a lid, cover the bottom of the pan with 1cm of water and turn the heat up to high.

Add the shredded cabbage and stir as the water heats up, when the water starts to boil, reduce the heat, stirring all the time.

Once the cabbage has started to wilt slightly but is still crisp, season and add the garlic, crushed juniper berries and stir well.

Keep stirring add in the cream and reduce till creamy.

for the Potatoes Cut each potato in to half and turn with a small paring knife to form a cylinder shape.

Rub the potatoes with oil, 1 clove of chopped, salt, pepper, and rosemary.

Roast in a 180 degrees celsius temperature oven for 20 minutes or until done. for the onion Beet confit Cook beetroot and onion with a little oil and lemon juice on low heat till it breaks down and forms into a glossy confit or jam texture. Add salt, cracked black pepper and put to one side.

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Glaze cherry tomatoes in a very hot pan with oil, salt and chopped parsley.

aSSEMBly Grill the eye fillet in a grill pan with oil, seasoning and cook in the oven at 165 degrees celsius to medium or as per liking. Place Savoy cabbage in the centre of a plate, arrange beef fillet on top, place three roast potatoes around, garnish with, onion beet confit, cherry tomatoes and micro herbs on top. Serve hot. chEf’S notE: This recipe goes well with any kind of meat including chicken, veal or pork.

WIN! WHOLE – RECIPES FOR SIMPLE WHOLEFOOD EATING If anyone can cook up a book to encourage Kiwis to eat healthy, Bronwyn Kan! Featuring recipes from a range of wholefood bloggers and entrepreneurs, WHOLE explores the personal relationship between each contributor and the food prepared.

Compiled by Bronwyn Kan, this book serves up simple, nourishing, healthy recipes which are easy to prepare.

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A burst of berries Fashionable and versatile, whether grown as hedging or in pots, blueberries are magical little edibles.

While their sweetness and flavour are well known, they’re also rich in vitamins C, A, and E, so these berries offer a great way to beat the winter blues.

This month, thanks to Blueberries New Zealand, we’ve compiled a few fruity facts about this superfood: • Blueberries protect against memory loss. A 2012 study found that eating just one serving of blueberries a week helped slow cognitive decline by several years.

• They protect from cancer, heart disease and even ageing. We can thank blueberries’ high levels of antioxidants for this!

• A single serve of blueberries provides almost a 1/4 of the body’s recommended daily intake of Vitamin C. • Blueberries are packed with manganese, an excellent tool in converting food into energy.

• What a delicious way to increase dietary fibre. The fibre in blueberries helps keep you regular and can assist in managing your cholesterol.

• They can be used as a natural food dye. Say goodbye to artificial colourants and hello to natural

colouring. Blueberries are a safe alternative to nasty chemical dyes for both food and textiles.

• The perfect blueberry should be ‘dusty’ in colour. The ‘dustiness’ provides a natural protective wax coating. Glossy blueberries may indicate they have been rinsed, which will soften them and may quicken spoiling. We recommend only washing off the dust immediately prior to tucking in.

HEIL TO THE ‘NILLA! A decade on from their first harvest of vanilla beans and success has never tasted sweeter for founders of Heilala Vanilla, Jennifer Bogiss and her father, Maraetai resident, John Ross.

• Blueberries must be ripened on the bush. Unlike other fruits, they don’t ripen after picking. However, they do store well in the freezer, so they can be enjoyed year-round!

For more information about blueberries (including many a mouthwatering recipe) see blueberriesnz.co.nz.

BLUEBERRY ICECREAM inGrEDiEntS • 340g fresh or frozen blueberries • 150ml well-chilled evaporated milk • 2 tsp gelatine dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water • 2 tsp sucaryl liquid Reserve a few blueberries for decoration. Puree the remainder in a food processor or blender. Beat the milk until thick then beat in the cool gelatine mixture and the sucaryl. Fold in the blueberry puree.

Pour into freezing trays without stirring. Place in freezer. Allow 2-4 hours for it to freeze completely.

Allow ice cream to soften slightly in the main compartment of the refrigerator before serving.

Providing a range of organically grown, bourbon variety pure vanilla products, the company has grown from ethical roots, focused on supporting the people of Vava’u in Tonga, where its beans are born.

In celebrating the company’s 10th birthday recently, CEO Jennifer Bogiss, said: “From the first harvest 10 years ago to where we are today, with our products being sold around the world, has been an incredible journey.

“By partnering with the people of Tonga, Heilala has helped to revive the island’s vanillagrowing industry. The business is more than just economic development.

“The relationship we have with the people of Vava’u and Tonga is a very special one. The passion of those involved, both in Tonga and in New Zealand, has played a big role in Heilala’s success.”

To read more about Jennifer, John and this enterprising business, see page 17 of EastLife’s July 2013 issue at eastlife.co.nz.

BRAIN FOOD FINDINGS FRUITFUL ‘Once you go black, you never go back’ is a common enough saying, but why exactly is this?

Now, at last, the eggheads have cracked it, suggesting it’s simply because our brains are being swept away... by the ‘currant’!

Scientists at Plant & Food Research have concluded that, thanks to certain compounds, New Zealand blackcurrants could increase mental performance, specifically accuracy, attention and mood.

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study focused on the effects of berry consumption on the cognitive performance of healthy, young adults.

“Previous research suggested compounds found in certain berryfruit may act like monoamine oxidase inhibitors, similar to pharmaceuticals used to treat mood disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease,” he says.

“This research has shown New Zealand-grown blackcurrants increase mental performance [and] reduce the activity of monoamine oxidases.”

The study involved 36 healthy adults aged 18-35 years who consumed a placebo, blackcurrant extract, or juice from the New Zealand cultivar ‘Blackadder’.

Subjects performed a set of demanding mental performance assessments.

Those who did not receive the placebo showed improved attention and mood, and reduced mental fatigue.

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At The Waypoint we combine fast and friendly service with a quality selection of delicious food and refreshing beverages. For every occasion, we’ve got you covered. Open from 11.30am, 7 days a week. The Waypoint provides an inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy a quality coffee, relax with a wine over lunch or dinner, or pop in for social after-work drinks to unwind for the day.

Fine Italian cuisine. Specialising in wood-fired pizza, hand-made fresh pasta, steaks and grill.

Now under new ownership, Fisher House is open longer hours providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and our specialty high teas. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a larger group, let us look after you. Join us for our famous Sunday Roasts available from midday every Sunday!

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TUAKAU HOTEL

CASA TUA RESTAURANT

THE HOTEL CLEVEDON

Enjoy the old world ambiance and service at “Elsie’s”, Tuakau’s oldest restaurant located in the historic Tuakau Hotel. Relax while dining by the open fire – our winter menu offers wonderful dishes and a warm atmosphere.

Ask us about group/function options and share your experience here at the award-winning Tuakau Hotel with family and friends.

If you’re looking for tasty Italian fare, then look no further. Cosily tucked away in Farm Cove, you’ll find Casa Tua Restaurant & The Tapas Room. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday every evening where you can dine in our main restaurant, enjoy tapas in The Tapas Room or grab takeaways on your way home. BYO Wine is available when dining in the main restaurant.

Full bar available in The Tapas Room. We’re also the perfect venue for private functions.

The Wairoa Brasserie at The Hotel Clevedon has a varied menu, smart modern decor and cosy fireplace. Come and try our new winter menu featuring hearty tasty food to warm you from the inside out. Try all you can eat pizza and pasta for $20 on Monday nights or the popular Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Private function area available.

We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Tuakau Hotel, 1-3 George St, Tuakau.

Ph 09 236 8084. restaurant@tuakauhotel.co.nz Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-9pm or by arrangement for group functions

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26 Clevedon Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon.

Ph 292 8783 Brasserie open Wed 5-9pm, Thurs-Sun 11-1am.

Bar meals Tues-Sun from 5pm www.thehotelclevedon.co.nz

190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove. Ph 576 3739.

Open 6 nights, Tues to Sun Bar from 4pm, Restaurant 6pm-late www.casa-tua.co.nz

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RESTAURANT & BAR

OCEANZ SEAFOOD BOTANY

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XACUTI RESTAURANT & BAR

At Oceanz we pride ourselves on the consistency and freshness of our seafood and on the award-winning takeaways we have been serving our customers for more than 10 years.

COME IN and TRY the NEW MENU at The Apothecary Licensed Bar and Eatery!

Xacuti is Auckland’s first Goan-Portuguese restaurant. It celebrates the cuisine and culture of Goa which was colonised by the Portuguese for more than 450 years. Its culinary style is largely seafood-based and symbolises a harmony of flavours from East and West.

Intense spices especially chilli, as well as chicken and coconut milk, are also typical of this unique cuisine.

The freshest seafood delicatessen in town – check out our huge range of fish and shellfish and ready to go takeaways – the best catch in town!

‘FROM OUR BOATS TO YOUR PLATES’

• NEW BREAkfAST AND LUNCH MENU – Café OPEN 7 days from 7am • TRY OUR NEW SMALL PLATE DINING MENU – Wednesday-Saturday, 6pm till late • THE CELLAR HAPPY HOUR – 4-6pm Wed-Sat, $5 wine and beer, $9 cocktails Planning a function? Choose The Apothecary for your engagement, wedding, anniversary or birthday! We’ll make your function one to remember! Email info@theapothecary.co.nz

1/451 Ti Rakau Drive, The Hub, Botany.

Ph 271 4880 Open Sun-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-7.30pm www.oceanz.co.nz

• CUISINE BEYOND BOUNDARIES – EAT. LIVE. ENJOY. 124 Picton St, Howick. Ph 534 3051.

Open Tuesday-Sunday 6pm till 10.30pm www.xacuti.co.nz

27-29 Picton St, Howick. Ph 535 9661. www.facebook.com/theapothecaryhowick

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BENJARONG THAI RESTAURANT

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Doolans Botany serves a fine array of pub food, encompassing NZ’s freshest produce. Our kids’ meals all come with a wee surprise to keep the little ones occupied whilst you enjoy your meal.

Sundays are a great day to spend relaxing at Doolans. With a live acoustic duo and outdoor cocktail bar serving fruit daiquiris in our sunny beer garden, it’s worth giving the beach a miss.

After 16 successful years in the heart of Howick, Benjarong is a household name in the east, consistently maintaining its tradition of menu, service and decor excellence. Now, a stunning new makeover and a Monday to Thursday Happy Hour with the most delectable snacking plates and low, low prices, is providing dedicated foodies who love the exotic with scores of reasons to dine at this Howick jewel.

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.

• rEStaUraNt QUaLIty FooD @ PUB PrICES – 2 courses for $34.95 or 3 courses for $39.95 from 5pm weekdays and all day weekends.

87 Picton Street, Howick. Ph 533 9568.

Open Lunch Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, Dinner 7 nights 4.30pm till late www.benjarong.co.nz

588 Chapel road, Botany town Centre Ph 271 2001. open 7 days, 9am-10pm www.doolanbrothers.co.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.

ORGANIC SOURDOUGH BROWN BREAD SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

Spice up my life If a certain partner of a certain EastLife writer is expecting authentic Mexican food made from scratch she can, well, get stuffed! However, if said missus fancies genuine tacos, can we fix ‘em? Mex-we-can!

Old El Paso’s new soft flour tacos retain their shape for easy filling, meaning no mess, no fuss. Old El Paso Stand ‘N Stuff Soft Taco kits (RRP $5.99) feature eight soft flour tortillas, seasoning mix and a tantalising taco sauce. Available from supermarkets.

Most folk don’t like going without but some have to go without gluten, dairy, wheat and soy. And, now, there’s a tasty sourdough brown toast bread which is free of all those ingredients and has no added yeast either yet it has an aromatic flavour to appeal to those with a dairy or gluten intolerance. Venerdi Organic Sourdough Brown (no added yeast) is a rich, sourdough toast bread, leavened only by the sourdough process. Brown rice flour is fermented with the sourdough overnight, before making up a significant portion of the final dough. This is then mixed, tinned and left to rise for more than four hours before the loaves are batch baked in rack ovens.

Venerdi Organic Sourdough Brown No Added Yeast (RRP $7.99 600g) available at selected supermarkets and specialty food stores.

Flour power Without a little help, gluten-free bakers have often found their efforts fall a little flat. However, Edmonds has developed a special blend of flour which is ‘Sure to Rise’ despite being free of wheat, gluten, dairy and yeast. Endorsed by Coeliac New Zealand, these 750g bags are available from supermarkets and suited to baking everything from cakes and muffins, to slices, biscuits and scones.

Juicy gossip It’s easy to develop a little crush on processed foods, but when getting fresh, it always pays to focus on the main squeeze.

There’s not actually too much to say about what Lemon Fresh contains, other than 100%, Kiwi-grown, squeezed lemon juice.

Available from supermarkets and liquor outlets nationwide (Lime Fresh also available), these 245ml, resealable pouches contain no artificial additives, flavouring, colouring or preservatives.

Slow-cook meals quick and easy Coming home to cooking on a cold, wet and dark night after a long day’s work is no fun but now Mr Beak’s Just Slow Cook products will make evening meal preparation a breeze. Forget mixing sauces and preparing meat first thing in the morning ready for the slow cooker; Mr Beak’s Just Slow Cook Beef Short Rib with Caramelised Onion Sauce and Mr Beak’s Just Slow Cook Lamb Shanks with Tomato & Herb are quick and easy, ready to cook, affordable meals using quality Kiwi meat and ingredients packed full of flavour. The new meals feed a family of four and come with simple instructions to help create a yummy, slow cooked dinner any night of the week. New Mr Beak’s Just Slow Cook Beef Short Rib with Caramelised Onion Sauce and Mr Beak’s Just Slow Cook Lamb Shanks with Tomato & Herb Sauce are exclusive to Countdown supermarkets.

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A TASTE OF THE FRISKIES® Frisky felines may catch the eye of opportunists but cat lovers know that a frisky feline’s sense of adventure is more likely to lead to the food bowl not the man cave. And, now, loving owners can give clandestine cats (not for humans!) something scrumptious to pursue with the new Friskies Tasty Treasures range containing hidden pieces of bacon or cheese. When combined with premium ingredients such as ocean fish, beef, chicken and tuna, they make the purrfect meal for fussy felines, offering complete and balanced nutrition. Four new Tasty Treasures flavours: Beef & Liver Paté with Cheese, Chicken & Tuna in Gravy with Cheese, Chicken Dinner in Gravy with Bacon, Ocean Fish in Sauce with Bacon (RRP $1.45 ea) available in supermarkets nationwide. www.eastlife.co.nz

Citrus a-peel Some folk are planting orchards right now while others are busy peeling fruit from various citrus trees and turning juices and pulp to good use. Yes, there are oranges and lemons – well, so said the bells of St Clements – but there are limes, mandarins and grapefruit too. The sweetest will be eaten from the tree, but here are some ways and means to make the most of citrus and its peel.

Don’t be a lemon: Are your citrus trees laden with an over-abundance of lemons, grapefruit, oranges and mandarins?

Don’t let them go to waste. If you have such fruit (or other garden produce) to spare why not share the overflow at your workplace, local school or a charity/church organisation which can pass it on to needy families?

Add a little zest: Remember to make use of citrus peel (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit) by using a grater to produce zest which can be added to a variety of baking or savoury dishes for a refreshing flavour.

Freeze some for later use.

Smell fresh: Soak a couple of cotton balls in lemon juice and leave in the fridge for several hours to help eliminate any offensive odours but remember to also remove the source of the bad smell.

All fired up: Here’s a new, or more likely old idea, for sparking winter warmth.

It seems dried orange and lemon peel works well as kindling for starting the evening fire – some say better than newspaper. The peel creates less creosote than newspaper and the flammable oil

inside the peel allows it to burn well too. Of course, the peel also smells good!

Launder with lemon: Use lemons to whiten and freshen stained laundry. Three quick tips: • scrub underarm stains with equal parts water and lemon juice • rub straight lemon juice on ink stains when they occur and then wash in cold water • make a paste of salt and lemon juice, apply to mildew or rust stains then let dry in sun; repeat until stain has disappeared.

Lovely limes: Limes can be used in much the same way as lemons.

Lighten hair naturally by rubbing lime juice in your hair before relaxing in the sun to achieve pretty highlights.

When summer comes around use lime juice once a week as an astringent to diminish blemishes and pimples.

If skin is dull and greasy, mix together a teaspoon of lime juice with a teaspoon of cucumber juice and a dash of rosewater. Rub all over face, leave for 15 minutes then rinse off.

Fragrant oranges: Make an orange pomander by

poking holes into an uncut orange and filling with toothpaste. Now press whole cloves into the holes and bake the orange over a low heat until it hardens.

Allow to cool, decorate with ribbon and hang in wardrobes, the pantry, bathroom or even a bedroom where the pomander will give off a fragrant aroma while also helping to keep moths at bay.

Winter boost: Use citrus to keep up body defences in winter. Make a herbal tea by boiling orange peel in water then adding a tea bag to it. Leave at least five minutes before drinking for an intake of vitamin C and for a restful sleep.

Make hot lemon and honey drinks (add a crushed Panadol if needed) to help relieve head cold symptoms; freeze lemon, grapefruit and orange juice in ice cubes – add to hot drinks or cold drinks and if needing something a little stronger try vodka and grapefruit juice.

Use grapefruit to make marmalade, lemons for lemon curd and freshly squeezed orange juice for a morning starter. Soak slices of lemon, lime and oranges in one and a half cups of rum for at least one hour, then add in one bottle of red wine, about half a cup of sugar, and one cup orange juice to make a gorgeous sangria to accompany a Spanish-style meal.

Kiwi soap dodgers come clean Apparently Kiwis are very stinky birds, and it’s not just whether and when we wash but also what we do in the smallest room that gets right up others’ noses.

A recent study – commissioned by Rinnai – concludes that more than a quarter of 1000 New Zealanders surveyed (surely none from east Auckland though!) don’t shower or bathe every day. Even worse, 6% only come down for the last shower once (or even less) every three days!

But the rot doesn’t stop there, with one in four admitting they don’t always wash hands after toilet stops – 3% said they hardly ever (or never!) stroke the soap after excretory evacuations.

Digging deeper, the things which annoy us most when sharing ablutionary facilities include: failing to pick up towels (or generally making a mess), who’s role it is to change the roll, and, well, bog hogs taking a long time for short trips.

Leaving the seat up is still a major ‘pee-ve’ amongst women – 16% feeling partners dropped them in it when leaving the seat up. However, the most despised habit (according to 30%) is giving cohabiters the cold shoulder (and the rest) by soaking up all the hot water.

So why are we all apparently content to stink up the joint? Well, the survey concludes that we’re in a ‘funk’ about hefty water and power bills and environmental impact and looking for ways to save.

But come on Kiwis, are we that drained of cash that we can’t splash out now and again? Apparently, thanks to Rinnai’s new power saving hot water cylinder, at least some of these mucky customs can be cleaned up. So now there’s no excuse to be a pig in or out of the outhouse!

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS…

MY FAVOURITE THING CHOCOLATIER’S TABLE SWEET ADDITION

Homes are a source of warmth and relaxation.

Now that winter is well and truly here, there is nothing like spending those warm moments inside with a good book.

Create a comfortable space to read, ponder, relax and unwind. A bookcase or set of shelves is also a wonderful place to display trinkets, collectibles, antiques or memorabilia.

This month in EastLife’s new series – My Favourite Thing – we quiz Ted Waters from The Antique Shop and The Apothecary on his favourite item in the home. Naturally Ted has many favourites but a 19th century table has won special favour with the man who knows his antiques.

It’s astonishing how accessorising can help your house feel like a home. For example, set next to antlers, elegant crystal bottles create a contrast in height and texture, which balance perfectly. Of course, this is just one way to produce a comfortable mood in your home with pre-loved pieces.

My favourite thing would to have to be the 19th century Belgian chocolatier’s table that is the focal point of our large family kitchen.

In fact, we designed the kitchen around it. I bought this from another Auckland antique trader a few years ago.

Whether you are after a whimsical feel, luxury, chic or vintage, The Antique Shop has items suitable for any home. All you need is a good book and The Antique Shop has those too!

The table, which seats eight comfortably, has a glorious slate (almost child-proof) top, timber base and swing out chairs. The chairs incorporate some metal to accommodate the swing movement.

The Antique Shop is one of the few left in the city stocking jewellery from different periods and everything from industrial lighting to furniture.

It is open 7 days a week, alongside The Apothecary, so stop in for a browse while your other half reads the paper with their coffee.

The slate top would have been designed to keep the chocolate cool while the artisans were working on their designs and the swing out chairs would have been engineered for easy, hands-free movement around the work area.

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TV DIYers buy in Bucklands Beach Earlier this year, a local family won TVNZ’s Our First Home.

Now, coinciding with plans for a second series, local couple Karen and Jono Frankle have found there’s no place like home in Bucklands Beach.

The couple – along with Karen’s parents, Tom and Robyn Schreuder – made a $190,400 profit from a Titirangi house at auction.

Armed with this tidy sum, additional prize money and renovation skills, Karen says the family is ready for its next step on the property ladder… this time for real!

“Winning the show has given us the extra boost we needed to buy the size and type of property in the location we always wanted,” Karen says.

“We are very excited to have our real first house in Bucklands Beach and we’re really happy we can stay in east Auckland, close to our friends and families.”

With Tom and Robyn Schreuder from Farm Cove, Karen and Jono formerly of Cockle Bay – where Jono remains head coach of the tennis club – and even the show’s host, Goran Paladin, raised in Pakuranga, the first series was a most local affair.

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The main kitchen area features attractive Designer White Satin Dezignatek vinyl-wrapped doors with a handleless design which gives a modern and streamlined look.

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Gardening in the pink Candytuft – play it again Sammy!

Who can take a backyard, sprinkle it with seeds, cover them with soil and give them the loving care they need?

The gardener can! Maybe this is what Sammy Davis Junior would have sung if he’d been more a Mr ‘Grow’ Business than a Mr ‘Show’ Business.

Now that spring is almost here, it’s time to enjoy treats from the garden.

And this little beauty is sure to have many a gardener wanting candy – candytuft, that is!

What is candytuft anyway?

Originating from the Mediterranean region – including southern Europe, western Asia and northern Africa – candytuft produces clusters of aromatic flowers in colours ranging from white to red, pink and lavender.

A common misconception is that candytuft gains its name from its colourful flowers; however, it is actually a reference to Candia – a former name of the city of Heraklion, the capital of the Mediterranean island of Crete – where they grow prolifically.

such garden favourites as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.

There are approximately 30 varieties of candytuft, including annuals and perennials; annual varieties are generally quite hardy.

When, where and how to plant As the plants themselves are relatively compact, they provide excellent groundcover and work well in rock gardens, flowerbeds or containers.

Sow seeds in early spring. If frosts are still about, seedlings can be started indoors in trays. Locate an area of the garden where plants will receive full sun to part shade. The soil should be free draining, but it does not need to be particularly rich; candytuft will fare well even in poor soil or dry soil.

Space seeds (or seedlings) approx 20cm apart and cover lightly with just a few millimetres of soil.

boggy. Although they won’t require much in the way of feeding, a little general fertiliser once a month or so certainly won’t hurt.

If growing perennial varieties, apply mulch during winter and prune back in spring to encourage growth.

Candytuft isn’t too troubled by pests and diseases.

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From the Brassicaceae (or mustard) family, candytuft is a cousin to

Water from time to time during drier months, so soil is moist, but not too

Flowers will begin to bloom roughly

six weeks after seeds are sown and should continue until the arrival of frosts. When picked and displayed in vases, candytuft flowers will brighten any room and they also retain their colour well when pressed.

Uses It’s said that the seeds, stems, leaves and roots of candytuft offer medicinal benefits. Traditionally, the seeds were used to treat conditions ranging from rheumatism to nausea, asthma and even bronchitis.

Pink Diosma – Heaven ‘scent’!

As winter comes to an end we welcome a visitor that is heaven sent, with a scent from heaven!

space in which to grow and thrive.

When planted along a path, Pink Diosma can create an avenue feel; or it can work well as a backdrop for more showy flowers. Its pretty green/ yellow foliage also provides a striking contrast to darker green hues that often abound in the garden.

While other more flamboyant flowers shy away from the weather, Pink Diosma – also known as Pink Breath of Heaven – delivers a much-needed injection of colour to an otherwise bleak winter landscape.

Following spring bloom, it’s important to get this shrub back into shape.

A comprehensive workout is not necessary; a light trim will keep your pink ‘Breath of Heaven’ looking ‘trim’ and pretty in pink!

Not one to sleep in on those winter mornings, this early bloomer – also known as Pink Diosma (Coleonema Pulchrum) – flowers from mid winter right through spring.

If you think pink is a little ‘So What?’ you may consider her cousin White Breath of Heaven (Coleonema album). She’s not quite so much the ‘Centrefold’ as a ‘Lonely Girl’, but is just as beautiful in full bloom.

While its fragrance is not overpowering, the subtle sweetness of its scent is a delight on a cold morning.

Pink Breath of Heaven grows well in free-draining, acidic soil and requires little fertiliser. Full sun or partial shade, and moderate watering are necessary for this shrub to flourish.

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Although it may feature small, fragile flowers on thin branches, the shrub itself can grow to approximately 1.5 metres high by 1.5 metres

wide, becoming one of the larger evergreens in the garden.

Make sure this shrub has plenty of

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Building Bridges in the sky?

Lucy may have been in the sky with diamonds, but after reading a recent press release I (at first) thought Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, had his head in the clouds!

I understand some companies are actually looking at them for [the transport of] people. Although that’s still some time off, it’s a case of ‘when, not if’,” Mr Bridges says.

An hour or more’s crawl along the southern motorway – not to mention long and winding roads from there to east Auckland – just to be able to raise cash to feed council and government coffers, is nothing new to this (and many, many other) Aucklanders.

While Simon may have fingers in many pies (or portfolios), it’s great to know that he also appears to have his sights set on the horizon.

However, when greeted at my desk by a release from Simon Bridges detailing new rules for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs – or drones) I thought he was drone-ing on while the city’s workforce sits in motorway atrophy.

So I asked Simon if drones were just ‘pie in the sky’ thinking, or if (flippantly) they could resolve traffic woes in one foul ‘swoop’, one day carrying us over deadly scars of tarmac, those fume-fog wastelands we call motorways, landing us safely at our desks.

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Bridges believes drones could be highly beneficial in transport applications, notifying of traffic jams and even assisting emergency services.”

Meanwhile, as Auckland’s housing shortage continues to hit home, the thoughts of housing minister, Dr Nick Smith, appear to be all at sea.

traffic management is almost on us.

One use is in police pursuits of fleeing criminals. Why use a police car, which can be dangerous, when, over time, offenders can be tracked by UAVs?” he asks.

His answer surprised me. Bridges believes drones could be highly beneficial in transport applications, notifying of traffic jams and even assisting emergency services.

And it’s not just something straight out of a bad sci-fi film to suggest Joe Bloggs (let alone George Jetson) could soar to work in future!

“We’re already seeing UAVs in a wide range of applications; [their use] in

“Ultimately, we can’t even envisage all future applications for UAVs, but

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As well as looking after the day-today running of our clients’ investment properties, here at Elite Property Management we also like to keep our landlords informed of any changes that are happening that will affect them and their investments.

Right now changes are afoot with Housing Minister, Nick Smith, recently announcing that going forward landlords will be required to insulate their rental properties and install smoke alarms.

These changes are part of the moves that are under way to strengthen the Residential Tenancies Act which is the legislation that controls all tenanted properties.

Private landlords will be required to install floor and ceiling insulation by mid-2019, while social housing, which receives government subsidies, will require insulation by July, 2016.

From 2016, all rentals will also need long-life smoke alarms fitted.

While these new rules will put additional costs onto landlords, they are also adding value to properties.

The introduction of smoke alarms to all rental properties will mean both added safety for tenants and added protection for landlords and the property alike.

Smith also told reporters : “Overall, this package will see the biggest improvement in the quality of New Zealand’s older homes this decade than in any decade and it will see a half million New Zealanders, particularly those on low incomes, having safer, warmer and drier homes.”

As part of the announcement, Smith also announced that the Government would not be pursuing plans for a

wider warrant of fitness on rentals, saying a trial of Housing New Zealand properties in 2014 showed that many failed for ‘pedantic’ reasons.

The suggested WOF would have made it almost impossible for landlords to comply and would, inevitably, have led to a large number of properties being removed from current housing stock where there is already a shortage.

The Government estimates that around 280,000 rental properties are not insulated up to that standard, however, around 100,000 are so close to the ground or have insufficient space in the ceiling to reasonably expect them to be insulated so these will be exempt from the new rules.

Insulation standards were introduced to New Zealand’s building code in 1978 and it is to this standard that the rules will apply.

Long-life smoke alarms will be mandatory in rental properties when alarms are being replaced. This is to alleviate problems with batteries not being replaced.

In anticipation of these changes, the Elite Property Management team has already been talking to installation installers as well as specialist smoke alarm contractors so that we can offer the best advice to our clients and arrange the work required to meet these new standards.

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Million dollar average sales, up from 7% a year ago.

Total Focus Principal, GREG ROY AREINZ, gives an update on the local real estate market happenings.

Is it just because I’m in the industry and notice it more, or is it true that Auckland house prices, and their continued movement up, just dominate the news?

Across all of Auckland, June figures just released from REINZ for Auckland’s median price show a rise of 26%, from $600,000 in June 2014 to $755,000 in June 2015. Compare this to the national median price of $450,000, up $23,000 (or 5.4%) on June 2014 and down $10,000 (or 2.2%) on May 2015.

Hardly surprising when you stand back and look at the numbers.

Quotable Values house price index has recorded that Auckland Isthmus properties – ie the old Auckland City – have now topped $1million, representing an increase of 17% over the past 12 months.

Of note is the number of sales in the $1 million-plus bracket, which more than doubled – from 404 sales a year ago to 832 this June, a 106% increase, and now representing 11.2% of all

Locally, for June, our area – Eastern Beaches – has yet again hit new heights with the highest ever median sale price being a whopping $922,500 – a rise of 27% from June 2014 when it was $725,500.

Eastern Beaches area, two months ago there were 297 so it appears the situation is getting tighter. This shortage is evident right across Auckland and is reportedly driving speculators and land bankers to secure and hold anything with development potential.

The average number of days to sell dropped back slightly to 30 and there were 186 sales with the total value of sales being $187,071,900. A quick bit of arithmetic shows, for the first time, we have also joined the club of having an average price of over the $1million mark.

QV have also reported that Aucklanders are spreading their new found wealth with there being a noticeable increase in the number of Aucklanders attending open homes and buying property in Northland, Hamilton, Tauranga and the western Bay of Plenty.

The number of available properties still remains at low levels with realestate.co.nz showing, as of today, only 236 properties available in the

A good time to get out of Auckland or is it driven by a necessity of those who just can’t afford to buy into the Auckland market?

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Right ‘Hon’ Key When singing the praises (or otherwise) of our South Pacific paradise, it pays to do so in the right... Key. Fortunately, we have at the helm of Aotearoa a man of Pavarotti ability when it comes to such a task. This month, we explore some of the PM’s greatest hits.

riGht hon thE MonEy There was no clowning recently when the PM claimed a Jeep Cherokee for Ronald McDonald House on AM TV. During TV3’s Paul Henry show, John was tasked with naming nine currencies in 10 minutes. Forgoing the Franc, neglecting the Yen and denying the Dinar, the shrewd former currency trader quickly pound-ed out nine types of dollar.We guess this just goes to show our PM is not short on common ‘cents’.

kEy oPEnS Door on iMMiGration The Prime Minister has reinforced the Government’s commitment to opening doors for migrants at the recent National Party Annual Conference in Auckland.

However, while easier egress may be on offer, new Kiwis may find their options limited once within; Key also outlined new “immigration settings” designed to encourage the spread of the benefits of migration across the country.

“Our future is in being open to the rest of the world, in connecting with other countries and making the most of those linkages,” said Key. “We welcome migrants who can make a contribution to New Zealand.”

So, while rich investors may find it easier to enter the ‘kingdom’ of the Auckland property market, it’s good to know that, on

the other hand, the meek (ie: those who really want to live here) can still inherit the earth... albeit that they may have to ‘settle’ for Invercargill.

of such funding which brings the total so far to $1.36 million (with a total budget $8m over four years) invested towards this “very valuable” asset.

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“The Cycle Trail is a significant tourism asset and it is vital that individual trails are maintained to the highest possible standard so that riders continue to have a safe and enjoyable experience.”

John’s set to extend a warm, Kiwi welcome to one-day-maybe King Charles and ‘consort’ Camilla in November. He says he is delighted to welcome them back after their last visit in 2012.

“We agreed then that future visits should occur more regularly, to build on the close and special links between New Zealand and Their Royal Highnesses. I’m sure New Zealanders will be excited to hear that Their Royal Highnesses are returning, providing another opportunity to meet members of the Royal family here in New Zealand.”

However, EastLife wonders whether the right royal couple will be parkerbowled over should they arrive to find the Union Jack’s no longer up and it’s off the flagpole!

We’re guessing, as the referenda are about what colours we salute, rather than whether we cut apron strings with Mother England entirely and become a republic, they won’t be too miffed after all.

takEn for a riDE? With the announcement that the Government will devote another $400,000 to cycle trails, John looks set to attract more tourists than simply those of a Royal sort.

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It seems trails, located throughout the country, have set tourists’ wheels a-spinning with thousands of on-spoken sorts turning up to use them.

If only John and Co could ensure, when said tourists first arrive in New Zealand, they’d avoid the trials of Auckland’s madding motorways, he’d be in business. But, as they say, “Don’t speak too soon for the wheel’s still in spin...!”

taxinG iSlanD tiMES Being PM can be a taxing role, so it’s important to take time off to watch the rugby.

However, it appears that, aside from being treated to an All Black win in Samoa, John was on the job last month, treat-y-ing us all to another breakdown of borders.

After signing a double tax agreement with his Samoan counterpart, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, John explained the benefits of such an arrangement.

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The Cycle Trail is a significant tourism asset and it is vital that individual trails are maintained to the highest possible standard so that riders continue to have a safe and enjoyable experience.”

extension of New Zealand’s tax treaty network... it will bring [our] network of tax treaties to a total of 40.”

He adds such agreements help reduce tax barriers to two-way trade and investment by preventing crossborder income being taxed twice.

They also lower withholding taxes, making it less costly for businesses in one country to invest in the other.

Some may be put out, however, should our Pacific neighbours then invest too much in Auckland housing – but, if so, we’ll be interested whether Labour gets cold Bar-foots about releasing surname lists then.

“The agreement will provide a platform for increased trade and investment... and will help assist the economic development of our Pacific island neighbour. [It] represents a further

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Wynyard Wood consultant, RICHARD OSBORNE, whose specialties include commercial law and intellectual property law, writes on issues concerning the business community

The United States’ Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) has effectively been in force since last year via an Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) between the US and New Zealand, implemented here via amendments to our Tax Administration Act 1994.

FATCA is an information gathering system, conducted by New Zealand tax payers at their expense on behalf of the USA’s IRS, the equivalent of our IRD. New Zealand entities (which include trusts) one way or another have to directly or indirectly provide information to the IRS via the IRD on New Zealand financial accounts held by US persons being citizens or other US tax residents. Trusts are caught by FATCA as entities.

The IRD has produced draft guidance on the application of FATCA to trusts but it is not widely available and has yet to be finalised.

If trusts have funds that are managed by someone else, they could be New Zealand Financial Institutions (NZFIs) in which case they have registration

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FATCA is an information gathering system, conducted by New Zealand tax payers at their expense on behalf of the USA’s IRS, the equivalent of our IRD.”

responsibilities to the IRS and information-reporting obligations to the IRD. If they are not NZFIs, they fall into a residual category of Non Financial Foreign Entity (NFFE).

Depending upon their classification as a passive NZFE and the existence of US Controlling Persons, they may have reporting obligations to e.g. banks.

Overall, this gives just a flavour of FATCA. It is a complicated area which is difficult for trustees to understand and apply.

However, it is a legal requirement and is a forerunner of further reporting obligations required by the OECD and increased local reporting obligations recently flagged in the property area.

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Eight essentials before start-ups can scale While startup companies or partnerships, designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model, are often seen as a temporary organisation, the need to put down and implement a solid foundation is imperative as Mike Battersby and Lucy Xie of Battersby & Co explain.

The First-to-market Imperative The tech start-up environment can be brutal. The first-to-market imperative means start-ups, such as app developers, must address scalability at the outset.

Despite often being cash-strapped, these businesses must be in a position to scale their offering as quickly as possible to secure a dominant position in their target market.

energy on building the first app, but it’s also building a business, so the house brand can be just as important as app brands in the long term.

Important questions to be asked include: has a business identity analysis been carried out in the home market?; Do the results support the current business brand?; And can it be protected in present and future target markets? A ‘no’ to any one of these could give competitors an edge.

• Unique Product Branding

Mastering and implementing the following foundations are essential before tech start-ups can successfully scale: • Strong Leadership The leader defines the culture of the team – a strong leader will be able to make the hard decisions and translate strategies to mobilise the team. Strong leadership is also vital for conflict management.

Let’s face it, when they’re working long hours and facing huge pressure to get the business off the ground, co-founders can drive each other crazy. It therefore becomes essential to have a leader who knows how to put out resulting fires and keep the team focused.

• Team in Sync The relationship between team members can make or break a start-up business. In this environment every move counts and the whole team need to be confident they are moving in sync towards a single unified vision.

Agility is the key to success and each member must bring something to the table. And, if they don’t continue to do so, the leader must be empowered to act quickly and decisively for the overall good of the company.

• Robust Business Identity The company might be focusing its

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Be aware of the difference between business identity and product brands.

There is no such thing as a new product idea, but every product has the potential to appear unique.

This can be achieved by creating a product name, logo and feel that is distinct from those of competitors.

As much a matter of elimination as a scientific process, it starts with the simple task of coming up with options and investigating the competitive landscape.

• Understanding Ownership Issues Whether setting up contracts, creating brands, designs, apps, software or websites – it’s all virtual!

If it hasn’t been investigated, how do you know the company actually owns it?

In the start-up scenario, it is common for co-founders or business partners to take responsibility for differing aspects on behalf of the company to be formed. What can be overlooked is transfer of ownership of all of these items to the company once it is established. The longer this is left, the more complex and problematic the exercise can be.

• Intellectual Property Security In New Zealand, software products are not patentable, yet they are the tech start-ups’ most valuable intellectual property asset. Without the right security checks in place,

the company is exposed to risk every time someone accesses the source code repository.

Entrepreneurs sometimes underestimate risks when there is overwhelming pressure to build a revenue-generating MVP. There can be a false sense of security and over-reliance on trust and basic Non-Disclosure or Confidentiality Agreements.

These, in reality, cannot stop people from stealing unprotected intangible assets if they really want to, and thorough IP security procedures (with a back-up legal enforcement strategy) are essential.

• Market-testing Expansion Plan An appreciation of how cultures view the problem you are trying to fix with technology may be the ticket to successful overseas expansion.

We are lucky to have a diverse mix of cultures living in New Zealand and tech start-ups should use this to their advantage. Market-testing products with local cultural groups can help us make educated guesses as to which countries would be more receptive.

This can be supplemented with industry-specific market research to get a more accurate snapshot for expansion plans.

• Knowing The End Game The terms ‘end game’ or ‘exit strategy’ can be misleading as they

imply that this consideration should be left till last, whereas the contrary is true. Exit strategy should always be top of mind.

Most tech start-ups are born to solve a problem digitally, but chances are large established competitors are also attempting the same, or could expand to do so. Competing with the big-wigs becomes a race to eat and then be eaten.

Take the example of the iOS mobile application, Sparrow, which was recently purchased by Google for $25m US. Sparrow was able to capture the market for iPhone users who wanted to access their Google mail. Google’s own attempt was given the distinction of ‘Worst Apps Ever’ by The Huffington Post, but it paved the way for co-founders Dominique Leca and Hoa Dinh Viet’s successful exit.

Irreversible Damage Avoiding these essentials may not stop start-ups from somehow getting off the ground. However, the risk is that leaving cracks in essential foundations unattended will eventually lead to irreversible damage, and the bigger the business grows, the more those cracks will extend.

It pays to get it right at the start of the journey even if the steps don’t seem to be most urgent; solid foundations will eventually give the business the best fighting chance in the global arena. www.eastlife.co.nz

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Winning (All) Black books With the Rugby World Cup coming up (kicks off September 18) this month we showcase recent releases inspired by a love of our national game.

Inside the Cup When Buck (Shelford) was dropped, where did the buck stop? Did a burger from Suzie really ‘sick’ it to the ABs in ’95? Why did Graham Henry get a second chance after playing a losing hand in Cardiff in ’07? And why did Henry ‘leave it to Beaver’ in 2011? In Inside the Cup legendary sportswriter,

Phil Gifford, takes us behind the scenes to answer these and many more questions surrounding the triumphs and disasters of every All Black World Cup campaign.

• Phil Gifford: Inside the Cup | RRP $40 | Penguin Random House

Jerome Kaino – My Story The Blues’ captain fantastic may have had a ‘trying’ season, but it’s almost certain he will figure come the World Cup. In this book, Patrick McKendry

tells the story of a kid from South Auckland who has developed into one of rugby’s most talented stars.

To read EastLife’s interview with Jerome, see page 23 of our April 2014 issue at eastlife.co.nz.

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Piri’s Big All Black Dream Despite heart problems affecting

his career, All Black Piri Weepu undoubtedly has one of the biggest hearts in our game.

In this children’s book, Jared Bell and Jimmy Diaz draw on Piri’s inspirational story to encourage little kids with big dreams to shoot for the stars. This really is a glorious, beautiful book which we think big kids will love too!

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Foxing clever Out foxing the competition could be crucial to the All Black’s claim on the World Cup. However, one of New Zealand’s best ever kickers and selector, Grant Fox, believes while the team has the guile needed to keep their hands on Webb Ellis, at little brute force could go a long way, as he told JON RAWLINSON. Punch drunk and (figuratively) battered and bleeding I stumble away from my interview with rugby great, Grant Fox, at his Beachlands home feeling like I’ve taken a good kicking!

Not to say this All Black selector is a brute, but talking a million miles an hour, firing professorial football wisdom at frenetic pace (and with clinical accuracy), he surely had this interviewer on the ropes.

“Do I think Daniel can still cut it on the international stage? Yes! Will Daniel be as good as he was 20052011? Probably not, but experience at a World Cup will be critical. Form is temporary, class is permanent.

“The difference between now and 2011 is that we have depth at 10. We were very worried then when Dan was hurt, but we’ve coped pretty well recently when we haven’t had him.”

However, considering his strong contention that to win back-to-back Webb Ellis titles the ABs best go in boots and all, Fox’s passion is welcomed by this sideline fan. And I swear, this man’s on the ball!

Other players, even outside the final 31-man World Cup squad will be advised to be fighting fit, just in case, Grant assures.

He cuts off any suggestion that the World Cup will likely offer other than “trench warfare” at the business end of the competition.

“We are blessed with depth of talent; we have more in some positions than others – which is always the case – but if guys aren’t available you select the best players who are and get on with it!”

“All sides are capable of playing open, running rugby, but traditionally that’s not what we’ve seen. You’d be silly to think we’ll go up there, run the ball willy-nilly and be successful; we know that won’t [always] be the case,” he says.

“Kicking [goal and positional kicking] will play a significant role. With finals footie you’re often in a dogfight; it’s trench warfare. As much as you’d like to think tries will outnumber goals, I don’t think that’s likely.”

Although a specialist selector, the former kicking great still lends his expertise where appropriate. “[Being a selector] doesn’t mean that Mick [Byrne – All Blacks skills coach] and I haven’t shared ideas about kicking. It’s something I’m pretty passionate about. I don’t get involved with the kickers per se, but if I see something, I’ll lob it into the conversation.”

In 2011, thanks to a horror run of injuries, the All Blacks ultimately needed to call in Stephen ‘Beaver’ Donald for the World Cup final to take that all important kick. This time around, Grant is sure there will be no need to ‘leave it to Beaver’.

And, despite Chiefs’ star, Aaron Cruden “incredibly unlikely” to recover from injury in time, Grant is confident Daniel Carter and others can get the job done.

In general, he appears confident of the team’s chances of success, but equally confident that besting the Brits on home turf (not to mention the usual World Cup contenders) will be no mean... ‘feet’.

“I genuinely think there are more teams capable of winning this time and you could include Ireland and Wales in that conversation.

“We’ll go in as favourites – which sits fine – because of our record and since winning the last one. However, the All Blacks have only won the Cup in our own backyard. The World Cup is incredibly difficult to win; we know that, but we are very keen to achieve what none has done before and win them back-to-back.”

But can fans feel confident in our team considering his predictions of a tough fight ahead?

“The public should expect the best every time and that’s what we demand of ourselves... no one puts more pressure on the team than the team itself.

“Under Steve’s [Hansen – All Blacks head coach] reign we’ve won a lot of games at the death – more than we’re comfortable with – but there’s massive belief in our structure and systems,” Grant says.

“I know how motivated our group is

and we’ll leave no stone unturned in trying to succeed. We’ll keep going right until the final whistle and, if all goes according to plan, we’ll be on the right side of the ledger.”

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Do I think Daniel can still cut it on the international stage?

Yes! Will Daniel be as good as he was 20052011? Probably not, but experience at a World Cup will be critical. Form is temporary, class is permanent.”

Selectors’ trying times While Webb Ellis may be the brass ring of world rugby, looking beyond, All Black selector Grant Fox says the “experienced hands” of head coach Steve Hansen could prove vital.

“Next year, we’re going to lose some guys, going overseas or retiring and to the Sevens [All Black Sevens at Olympics] so there’s going to be a big rebuild.”

However, he says the All Blacks are always planning for the future, rather than becoming fixated on a four-year, World Cup cycle.

“If we said, ‘once we finish a World Cup, we’ll clean the team out and start again’, would you accept losing a bit along the way? Your answer would be ‘no.’ I don’t think our rugby public would trade one for the other.

What we’re trying to do is succeed now and plan for the future at the same time, and the future isn’t just about the next World Cup.” Despite depth being tested next year, Grant is characteristically blunt when asked if the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) should consider revising its controversial policy which precludes selection of overseasbased players. “I don’t usually answer a question with a question but: what’s our success been like? Is that not the answer?”

“No, it doesn’t need to change. If we want to see the best talent playing in our competitions and pick players from all over the world, talent will run away to where they’re paid more money. We can’t compete with the money they offer [overseas]. But we can help keep our All Black team and our local competitions strong by having a policy of selecting players who play only in our backyard.”

Earlier this year, the Blues sought dispensation for Pakuranga United’s Charles Piutau’s services next year until required by his new club, Ulster.

This was denied. Grant supports the NZRU’s decision wholeheartedly.

Grant Fox before kick off at All Blacks vs Wallabies, Eden Park, 2014.

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“Some might think we’re being petty and cynical but no way! We don’t operate like that. We’re helping protect the ITM Cup; the contracts are linked. If he [Charles] was going to be available for the whole season, they may have considered it, but if he’s buggering off and not available for the All Blacks, how does that serve New Zealand rugby? It doesn’t.”

He adds while dispensation may be granted on the basis of long service, this did not apply in Charles’ case.

“Charles hasn’t served that, pure and simple, that’s all it’s about. Players understand the rules; if you want to play for the All Blacks, you have to be playing in one of our Super Rugby teams; period. That doesn’t stop players – a la Charles Piutau – going overseas; they make that choice.”

While not ruling out all chances of revision to selection policy – perhaps extending eligibility to New Zealand players with non-New Zealand franchises – Grant says to the best of his knowledge this is not under consideration.

Until then, the diligent selector seems content with the ability of our grass roots to grow future stars.

“We will pick the best team to succeed, but within the framework of the rules of eligibility; end of story.

And, given our record, I’d argue very strongly that our policy is working!”

Fox Jnr “kicking on” Ahead of Ryan Fox’s debut at The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland last month, proud dad and Beachlands local, Grant, told EastLife his lad has what it takes.

“Ryan’s in his fourth year as a professional golfer and he’s going well,” said Grant. “As a rookie he was good, his second year was tough, but he had a very good year last year and he’s really kicking on now.”

Ryan – a gifted sportsman from a young age – draws on a top pedigree – his maternal grandfather was former New Zealand cricket captain, Merv Wallace. “Ryan played first fifteen for Kings College – funnily enough at number 10 – and was three years (at St Kentigern’s and Kings) in the first eleven; he was a very capable cricketer. But it soon became really apparent golf was what he wanted to do,” Grant said.

When managing a little time off from Rugby World Cup preparations to head to Scotland, Grant – who has caddied for his son in the past, most recently at this year’s Muriwai Open – was content to cheer from the sidelines.

However, when asked if he could choose just one role going forward (after the cup of course!): coach, commentator, selector or caddy, he said the choice was obvious: “Golf caddy; at this point in my life for sure!” he laughed.

• Editor’s note – Ryan recently recorded a win on the European Challenge Tour in France after an impressive effort at St Andrews.

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