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ON THE COVER

IT WAS SURREAL! We couldn’t have asked for a better audience. Let’s be honest, you don’t have an audience of 1200 people for a book launch unless you are Michelle Obama or Oprah Winfrey.

CELEBRATING FATHERHOOD: We’ve heard Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown talk politics but in this issue of EastLife he writes about a subject closest to his heart— his daughters Anna and Grace. In the countdown to Father’s Day, Brown reflects on what fatherhood means to him and how being a dad has changed his life for good. In the candid shot on the cover of EastLife, photographer Wayne Martin, captures some tender moments as Brown, spends time with daughter Grace. More on pages 8-9.

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It was a huge honour and privilege to launch the book titled ‘Z-A of Zoroastrianism, ancient wisdom for modern living’ co-authored by Zerbanoo Gifford and yours truly, at the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress in New York. Considering the total population of Zoroastrians in the world barely touches 120,000, having 1200 Zoroastrians (wait, did you just say Zoro who?) delegates that belong to one of the most ancient faiths in the world—gather at the Hilton Midtown in Manhattan was a feat in itself! It was surreal! I do believe that after the initial, uphill task of ideating and writing the first 20 drafts, the book gradually takes a life of its own. It becomes a living entity that guides you to do things you wouldn’t dream of otherwise. This I say out of experience. Five years ago, when I had the opportunity to author Zerbanoo

Gifford: An Uncensored Life, the biography of UK based human rights campaigner Zerbanoo Gifford who been in public life, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine embarking on a US book tour starting with Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Washington DC (including a book reading at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre), Philadelphia and ending with New York. Even as I was still trying to figure out how it all came to be, earlier this month, I found myself at the Times Square with a strong sense of déjà vu. Taking the longest route via Fiji, LA and Newark to reach the Big Apple was also an interesting study in travel and tourism that is flourishing. From the laidback energy at Fiji airport to waiting in the Customs and Immigration line-up at LAX for more than three hours, felt like everyone that was locked-up in a Covid-cage had broken free to travel like never before! The travel feature in this issue will want you to go places starting with the picture-postcard beaches of Rarotonga, where

EDITOR time stands still, and you get to enjoy the iridescent sapphire blue water that is both relaxing and rejuvenating. You have the option of revitalising your spirit with the untouched beauty of Vanuatu. Whether you are looking at diving among colourful coral or exploring wrecks, you are covered for a fabulous island holiday. We’ve also journeyed to the Polynesian dream destination of Tahiti with intrepid traveller Jamie Neben and to Invercargill with photographer Wayne Martin. There’s lots more to explore in this issue with fashion that WOWS, recipes that make you drool, and stories that will make you laugh and cry. Enjoy!

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Undercover Kindness Agency – Mission possible

Dealing with love and loss through art

20-25 TRAVEL FEATURE • Hidden depths of the deep south • Exploring Tahiti • Vanuatu calling

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Can you resist the aroma of delicious bread making or brownies? The idea behind Flour and Dough Baking Mixes was to connect people to real easy home baking loaded with goodness. Our lives are busy enough which is why the Baking Mixes were designed to add to your meal without taking any time away from your family. Two lucky winners can win a pack of two! Turn to page 29. eastlife | august 2022 |

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The long-awaited, contemporary art prize with ecology at its core, the 16th annual Estuary Art and Ecology Award was held at the Uxbridge Malcolm Smith Gallery with 20 finalists chosen by well known writer and curator Francis McWhannell, the judge for second year in running. The overall winner of the environmentally themed award was Wesley John Fourie for the work Slow Ride. He received a handsome $4000 for his work of art, which was a tribute to the day he spent kayaking with friend Amber who helped Fourie get over the fear of water.

The second award of $2500 went to Perry Projects for her artwork Out of the Red. Rozana Lee was the winner of the third award of $1500 for her work Linger. Two merit awards went to Roman Robertson for Opaque and Alby Yap for reSurface. The Estuary Art and Ecology Award, sponsored by the Howick Local Board, Gordon Harris, the Tamaki Estuary Environmental Forum and the Rice Family Partnership— appeals to artists to consider the plights, pollution and the beauty of the Tamaki Estuary in their works of art. Check out the artworks of 20 finalists as well as a selection of other entries in the Uxbridge concourse area displayed at the Malcolm Smith Gallery until August 27. If you vote for your favourite artwork, the entry will be considered for the popular People’s Choice Awards sponsored by the Rice Family Partnership.

1: Evan Woodruffe, Celeste Sterling; 2: Ramon Robertson, Alby Yap, Rozana Lee, Francis McWhannell; 3: Wally Rice & Marilyn Bakker; 4: Daisy Nicholas, Seb Judd & Lulu Marshall; 5: Julie Chambers, Annette Smart; 6: Ekaterina Dimieva; 7: Rose Crooks, Roman Sigley, Selene Sigley; 8: Gillian Green, Rochelle Bargh, Grace Green. Photos Wayne Martin

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THE BIG HOWICK CLICK 1

The atmosphere was buzzing with 110 local business owners networking whilst enjoying cocktail tastings, vegan cheese tastings, delicious nibbles and some even enjoyed a complimentary massage and makeover. The bi-monthly Howick Click event founded by Bo Burns four years ago, with the intention of sharing knowledge, connecting businesses and help grow the economy was a big success. The room was alive with people networking whilst enjoying the ambience of a talented musician and checking out sponsored local businesses. The evening also had two accomplished speakers talk about sales growth and how to tackle HR employment issues. Everyone went home happy with fabulous goodie bags in tow.

1: Bo Burns, Damien Light; 2: Carmen Bird, Reay Neben; 3: Laine Erueti, Leilani Pepper, Karen Taylor, Doug Loader; 4: Bill James; 5: Nastasia Andreeva, Christopher French, Teresa Ma’aelopa; 6: Kerryn Strong, Hayley Newton; 7: Suzanne Leng, Darren Leng, Mike Atwell; 8: Jared Gallagher, Sarsha Baker; 9: Ian Charlton, Stephanie Mansfield; 10: Ranjita Sahota, Munish Seth, Racha Vijan. Photos Wayne Martin

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THERE’S NO STOPPING BILL POTTER

EastLife columnist Bill Potter hits a milestone with his 100th column in this issue. The special occasion calls for a SnapChat with the positively upbeat maverick, life coach and public speaker, the inimitable Bill Potter.

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Your first column for EastLife was featured … on March 11 2013, and now 100 articles later... wow! I’m so blessed. Life was tough as a malnourished child with rickets and a dad who was tough as nails. How did you change your trajectory? Firstly, my mother, only just 20 who loved and protected me in POW camps. My Faith. Still going, when I could have died, several times. The secret code of success in a maverick’s diary… Do it Differently... but only if it makes it Better, because the ongoing worldwide mantra is ‘Same old, same old! No change, no change! Understand! My inspiration ... The beautiful and brave Human Beings who have consistently ‘put others before self’. My main heroes are, mothers and frontliners. Turning point of my life... The birth www.eastlife.co.nz

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of our first child. What ongoing miracle could bring into existence, such a perfect little ‘being’, to which I merely contributed. And then... there were three! I will love them forever and then some... My biggest high... When I was invited to go to the World HQ of Junior Chamber International [JCI] in Miami, Florida for eight years. Jaycees were the greatest! Serving in New Zealand’s military for six years, to honour the brave U.S. military, who saved the lives of my family and me, in WWII. Best advice you’ve practised as you preached as a life coach… Be your best future self, because you are ‘Unique’! We need you! One person you’d like to tango with... We were both 14. She from America. Me, a Kiwi. A fleeting meet upon a ship. We then parted to separate shores, so alas, it was not to be. Yet, we are still ‘much in

touch’, even upon this very day. Craziest thing you’ve done... Coached 158 Jaycee leaders from 60+ countries, 80 of them from Japan, requiring an interpreter... on my own. It was on a ship cruising along the Japanese coast, for two days and nights, me trying not to be sea-sick. Also, making some of my keynotes from a coffin, in appropriate costumes... You’d like to be reborn as… I’d like to be reborn as Me, for the second chance to be better, do better, have better and help better even more than I have done already...

seek to change the stupidest form of government, that being ‘party politics’, the playground of many narcissists! It could be a form of ‘Code of Civility’. But since this can never happen, let the ‘holier than thou’ play in the sandpit of hatred! No wonder the ‘aliens’ watch with amused perplexity, from afar and will never ‘visit’! I will keep writing until... I forget my password...

Humour to me is... The difference between ‘existing’ and ‘living’. Laughter is second only, to ‘loving’, as truly ‘the power ‘medicine’ for happy longevity.

My raison d’être (‘reason to be’)... is to fight as many injustices’ as I always have. If I did not have such beautiful extended family and friends, I would not have been here to write this contribution. Thank you ‘Team Times Media’ and ‘Team Eastlife’.

If you were the Prime Minister of the country, the first thing you’d change is.... I would

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“But without a doubt my most important and fulfilling job is that of a father to my two beautiful girls Anna and Grace. If I do a good job as an MP but fail in my duty as a father, then I have achieved nothing.”

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Father, dear Father Local MP for Pakuranga, Simeon Brown is undoubtedly a devoted husband to Rebecca and a loving dad to three-year-old Anna and one-year- old Grace. In the countdown to Father’s Day, Brown shares an honest account of the role he loves the most! The true joy and responsibility of being dad that includes midnight wakeups, poop explosion cleanups, lots of kisses and 17 stories before bedtime.

“Rebecca and I were told before we had children that, “Having children will change your life, but more than that, it will change you.” We smiled politely and murmured our agreement but didn’t spend too much time thinking about what it meant at the time. You see, we’d heard it all before, multiple times in fact, over the course of the pregnancy. We knew of course that the clichéd words were true but we had no idea just how true they were. I wear many hats, and in my work I’m daily grappling with challenges on behalf of my constituents as well as seeking information to make the best possible calls in my portfolio areas of Transport and Public Service. The work done by MP’s can make a real difference in people’s lives, for good or for ill. But without a doubt my most important and fulfilling job is that of a father to my two beautiful girls Anna and Grace. If I do a good job as an MP but fail in my duty as a father, then I have achieved nothing. Nothing can fully describe the feelings that go through a father’s heart when he first holds that little baby. An unfathomable sense of love and a tremendous sense of responsibility. I certainly felt that when I held Anna in my arms for the first time, and again when we welcomed Grace into the world last year. www.eastlife.co.nz

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That squirmy little baby doesn’t need much. Just milk and cuddles. Oh, and midnight wake-ups. And poop explosion clean-ups. And kisses to make the boo-boos better. And walks to the park. And 17 stories before bedtime. They need it and they need it from their dad.

Storytime with daughters Grace and Anna.

But being a father isn’t just important for my girls. It’s important for me. Being a father holds me accountable and is a daily reminder that integrity is essential in the work that I do. As an MP it is often tempting to choose the position or policy which is more palatable or simply seems easier to achieve or articulate. That temptation is shattered before the smiling face of my little girls. For them, and for all the children of New Zealand we need not just what is convenient or sounds nice, but what is true. We need real solutions that we genuinely believe will make a difference, not lollipops, gimmicks or catchphrases. The goofy dad is a bit of a staple of comic TV shows, and I’m sure Rebecca can tell you that I know a bad pun or two, but perhaps it’s easier to focus on the silly side of fatherhood because the joys and responsibilities are so profound that they are difficult to talk about. To all loving dads: Happy Father’s Day. Your job is essential. Thank you.”

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Elvis Week for NZ fans August 9-16, Live from Graceland

Read a Living Book Sunday, August 28, Highland Park Library, Highland Park

All those die-hard Elvis fans unable to visit Memphis during Elvis Week 2022, can now enjoy the Virtual Elvis Week 2022 live from Graceland. Viewers can celebrate the legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with live online concerts and unique fan experiences. Highlights include a Gospel Concert, Ultimate ETA Contests, Elvis Concert on the big screen and more. There are three Virtual Elvis Week Pass options: Elvis Super Fan Pass, Elvis Tribute Artist Pass, and Elvis Legacy Pass. For more details: VirtualElvisWeek.com.

Visit the library and take a book like no other—a Living Book. How would you like to meet someone you may not normally meet? Learn about different peoples’ life experiences? Challenge some of your own assumptions? Highland Park Library presents Whiriwhiri Kōrero Woven Stories. Are you ready to ‘borrow’ a person for a reading experience you will not forget? This event is part of Auckland Libraries’ We Read Auckland. For more information: suneeta.narula@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, call: 09 377 0209.

Live day-Victorian crafts August 14, 10am-4pm, Howick Historical Village, Pakuranga

Antique and Collectibles Fair August 13 and 14, Fencible Lounge, 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick

Here’s an opportunity to step back in time and craft like the Victorians did. Meet costumed villagers undertaking pastimes such as needlework and knitting. Churn cream into butter or learn to stitch, knit and make lavender sachet or peg doll. Get up close with a vintage hand-crank sewing machine. Heritage sewing expert Gracie Matthews will be on site with her restored Singer machines as well as Tintype Central pop-up portrait studio. Meet photographer Adrian Cook who produces captivating images using authentic 19th century wet plate techniques. For more information: www.historical.org.nz

The Antique and Collectibles Fair is back. If you are looking for precious China, crystal glasses, decanters, New Zealand pottery, jewellery, vintage tools, furniture, oil paintings, vintage clothing, clocks, books and collectibles, this Antique and Collectibles Fair is a treasure-trove of goodies. Gold coin donation. All proceeds will go to Dementia Auckland. For enquiries contact Diane at 021 609 399.

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PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times and dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

Stunning landscapes Quay Gallery, 7A Whitford Wharf Road, Whitford Village Quay Gallery is showcasing the hyper-realistic works of New Zealand fine artist Ken Nysse originally from Cockle Bay, now residing in Havelock North. The iconic sea and landscapes with its ever-changing seasonal colours have provided the self-taught artist with lots of inspiration. Quay Gallery is open on Thursday, 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sun-Weds: by appointment. In home viewings available. For more info: www.quaygallery.co.nz

The Comedy Mixtape August 6, from 7.30pm, Vodafone Events Centre, Great South Road, Manukau Part of this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival, this show features a veritable mixtape of top Kiwi comedians and rising stars. Hosted by the acclaimed Pax Assadi, The Comedy Mixtape promises many a mirthful moment. For details regarding this and more festival shows visit www.comedyfestival.co.nz.

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Choral concert August 21, 2.30pm, All Saints Church, Howick Pakuranga Choral Society is presenting their ‘lighter’ programme for the year titled ‘Gershwin and Friends’ the concert ranges from jazz standards, through some memories from the 1960s, the world of music theatre, and right up to a brand-new work by conductor David Hamilton. Guest soloist is mezzo-soprano Sarah Court and accompanying the choir is Moira Pascoe. The concert also features piano and flute solos. Adults $25, seniors and tertiary students $20, school children $10. Tickets at the door.

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Cinderella August 10-13, times vary, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Mayoral Drive, Auckland City The original ‘Cinderella story’ is set to be retold as never before by the talented dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Promised to be a feisty, funny, and fabulous affair, this production is made possible by the acclaimed pairing of Loughlan Prior (choreographer) and Claire Cowan (composer). See www.rnzb.org.nz.

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Beachlands also boasts of a fully serviced marina at Pine Harbour that includes a ferry service to central Auckland with 20 departures a day in each direction from Monday to Friday.

The housing ranges from cliff-top mansions to newly built homes as well as cosy baches. While homes in old Beachlands often come with a quarter of an acre of land, the newer areas of Pine Harbour, Spinnaker Bay and Pony Park are lined with state-of-the-art housing with much smaller backyards.

Alongside world-class marina facilities, Pine Harbour is lined with a plethora of premium cafes, shops, outdoor recreation and entertainment. Situated at the gateway to the beautiful Hauraki Gulf with the best services on offer, it is often

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MISSION POSSIBLE:

to be the kindest school in the country It is an undercover agency, complete with passports, code names, phrases, agent levels and a secret mission. FARIDA MASTER stealthily enters the gates of Somerville Intermediate School one dark, winter morning to solve the mystery surrounding the surreptitious operation that the young agents are keeping under wraps.

It’s mission possible! The 165 agents at Somerville Intermediate exchange furtive glances and code breakers to work on a covert operation that not everyone at school is aware of. Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise, agent Ethan Hunt would be proud of the rookie agents who are learning fast! The Undercover Kindness Agency (UKA) is single-mindedly focused on targeting kindness. They are on a mission possible to prove that kindness is cool! The agents are taught how to identify someone who needs to be at the receiving end of kindness. The purpose of the mission is to encourage empathy with contagious acts of selflessness. Each week the UKA choose a secret

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mission to complete. Principal of Somerville Intermediate, Yolande Franke says the idea was to build the right culture of self-worth and confidence amongst students. “We want to be the kindest school in the country!” she says about empowering and enabling students to build a belief system with the right mindset. “It was a deliberate decision to instil values of kindness and graciousness so that when a students is confronted by a raft of situations at any stage in life, they are equipped to make a choice on how best to respond in a given situation.” The school has been developing the UKA program, and have made an intentional decision not to

publicly acknowledge it. Anonymity is the key to the programme, which in turn adds an element of excitement as undercover agents communicate secretly with their peers and facilitators of the program. “There is no overt recognition as it is not about rewards. It’s an underground operation with no glory attached to it. It’s simply based on the principle that making a difference for someone else through being kind is a reward in itself,” says Franke. Leading the Undercover Kindness

Agency is deputy principal Chris Hall who smiles saying, he couldn’t make it to the CIA, so he did the next best thing — start an undercover agency that encourages generosity of spirit. He quotes Mark Twain saying, ‘Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see. It benefits both the giver and the receiver’. “As a school we have a policy of zero tolerance to bullying and have strategies in place to prevent and respond to cases as they arise. This program has not been www.eastlife.co.nz

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designed to combat bullying but to put a focus on developing positive relationships and interactions among students in a meaningful and purposeful way.

be disappointing, but the fact that they did their bit to make a difference is a victory in itself!

“We want our students to feel valued and reach out to support others.”

There are a range of missions that students are onto that shifts the focus from themselves to others in a world gripped by selfies and selfobsession fuelled by social media.

Sometimes it pushes the undercover agent a little out of their comfort zone to reach out to someone who may or may not necessarily reciprocate the kindness. Students are coached that the result may not always be the best, sometimes it can

“If one of our agents finds someone who is sitting alone in school, they may approach them and introduce themselves, tell a joke to make someone laugh or ask them if they would like to play with them. They may hold the door for someone or compliment a teacher,” says Hall.

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“Of course, we are not asking our kids to solve everyone’s problems. They need not spend their entire day helping or supporting someone else because we don’t want it to become overwhelming or onerous for our agents,” he says. At the first UKA meeting students chose their agent name and the premise of the agency was discussed. After a series of online orientations, a detailed data base was developed which allows the UKA head office to secretly communicate with agents. “While RAK (Random Acts of

Kindness) are well documented online, the school saw UKA as a way of targeting students who would benefit from the subtle and non-threatening support of their peers,” says Hall. The concept was introduced to the students during an assembly, and they were offered the opportunity to register their interest to be part of a group of people who would not be publicly recognised. The intention was to invest in this group of agents and build them in a space of a collective that is bigger than themselves, says Hall. eastlife | august 2022 |

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pains. Each time I began to paint, the emotions would rise and tears would follow and I felt I couldn’t carry on. It was too overwhelming, agonising and empty. “I kept thinking as I stared at the canvas, why bother, what’s the point? The absolute worst thing in the world has happened, my son has died, he is no more. These thoughts were overtaking any possible meaning or worth, so the work needed to come from a disconnected yet intuitive place. “I had to step aside and just let them happen. The paintings that finally emerged were small and controlled, not letting me scream, perhaps even looking after me, as I hunched over them, curled up with a tiny brush. And yes, I still

cried, but at least they let me paint them.” That was the beginning of an exhaustive, uphill journey that enabled her to examine her emotions and ground herself. Talking about how art can help heal and make sense of the world, Megan says that art allows one to step into a different zone as you connect with your inner world. “It’s much like writing poetry to express yourself. It’s been incredibly helpful for us,” she says. Trusting the process that allows one to reflect, be mindful and flow with the rhythm has allowed both Megan and Greta find a connection within, occasional objectivity and equanimity along the way.

“With these works that explore grief, consciousness, epigenetics and intergenerational transmission, we would hope to open up a conversation around mental health,” she says of the month of August being devoted to Mindfulness. Megan admits that her previous series Sand Marks explored the connective thread of past and future. It was an unrecognised premonition of that final minute… “It was almost intuitive as there was an explosion in my series of work, a week before he died,” she ponders aloud. It has made her reflect on the concept consciousness and wonder where consciousness is seated. Megan expresses her gratitude for Verona Ramadu from Sowers Trust who runs the Waves course, a grief www.eastlife.co.nz

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“It took me a year and a half to step back into the studio,” Megan says of her inner battle of processing the immense loss.

16:34/16.35 – MEGAN MURPHY AND GRETA UMBERS As grief is both a collective and an individual experience, Murphy and Umbers chose to produce independent bodies of work they would later integrate as one. education program for bereaved people who have lost their loved ones to suicide. While the healing journey is ongoing, Megan says there have been moments when she has felt Callan’s presence. “We had Callan’s ashes in an earthen urn for a year after he died. The family went to Mount Maunganui to release the ashes. It was whilst I was there that I heard his footsteps. I turned around thinking it was Greta or my husband Lee. But then I saw no one. I almost felt his presence…as if Callan was standing there beside me.” Greta says she deals with Callan’s death differently. While she doesn’t believe in spiritual dimensions, she agrees that releasing Callan’s www.eastlife.co.nz

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ashes in the water “felt as if it was a release for him.” For Greta, the journey of grief, loss and healing has allowed her to dig deep and come up with some powerful works of art. In her practice, Umbers considers how the past informs the present and how the body holds emotional memory. One of the drawings she made as part of this body of work has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Parkin Drawing Prize. The prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize with a major prize of $20,000 was established by Chris Parkin, arts patron and owner of Museum Art Hotel in Wellington. The work had to be sent down to Wellington for the prize.

At 16:34 on September 14, 2019, Callan was alive. At 16:35, his life and the complex patterns of generations past—reaching back, all the way to the stars—collapsed into that single minute as his heartbeat faded away to stillness. There was before 16:34, and now there is after 16:35. The same world but fundamentally different.

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16:34 | 16:35 (the moment of transition between life and death), considers the psychological space formed by loss, and attempts to contend with the dislocating presence of eternal absence, and to reconcile the precariousness of life with the necessity for restoration and continuation. In her practice, Umbers considers how the past informs the present, and how the body holds emotional memory. In 16:34 | 16:35, she examines how grief, loss, and mental instability cause an emotional and cognitive dissonance that alters the rhythm of life, confusing biographical temporality. Her use of graphite generates a play of light that reflects simultaneous timescales, locating one in the past, present, and future. eastlife | august 2022 |

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Hidden depths of the deep south Flying south for the autumn, EastLife’s WAYNE MARTIN dealt us an ace after visiting Bluff, Invercargill, Gore and more.

The offer of four days, for free, in New Zealand’s southernmost city was too good to turn down, so I gratefully joined friends, Karin and Brett Wilson, on a recent sojourn. Our first stop was Bluff, home of the famous oysters and one of the locations for last year’s South Sea Spray Motupohue, a creative event where 16 of New Zealand’s best street artists create huge murals. Exiting the car, the salty sea air was thick. We were in awe of the great works, and so a photo competition ensued between me and Brett, which spanned the entire four days of our stay. After taking in the scenery on a trip up to the historic Bluff Hill lookout, we headed into Invercargill, where visiting Buster Crabb, a restaurant recommended by a friend, was a priority. We assumed it was a crab-based seafood joint, but it’s named after Lionel ‘Buster’ Crabb, a Royal Navy frogman and MI6 diver who disappeared on a mission around a Soviet cruiser in 1956. He inspired one of the most famous fictional characters in the

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the Hokonui Moonshine Museum. Although temporarily closed for renovations, we were, very kindly, permitted a tour. Displays by Weta Workshop and other artworks make for an entertaining journey through the history of Hokonui Moonshine whiskey production.

world, Ian Fleming’s James Bond. The food was first class – we had fresh Bluff oysters, blue cod, duck, tuna and carpaccio of beef. So, with generous servings under our belts we headed for nearby Riverton. Our accommodation in Riverton was comfortable, despite the message in the guest book stating: ‘this place is bulldozer bait’. The town is beautiful, calming, and has a perfect surf break underlined with an amazing bed of green rocks, sculptured by

centuries of the Southern Ocean battering its shores. Complimented by a bottle of whiskey and another of red wine, we settled on the sand dunes at Taramea, Howell’s Point Reserve, to watch the sunset as the crisp southerly winds whipped up huge breakers crashing over massive rock formations. After a brisk sunrise walk with my camera – which was continually running out of memory as the scenery is truly a photographer’s dream – we headed for Gore and

Just across the road from the museum is the historic (constructed 1909) Eastern Southland Gallery, one of 18 Carnegie libraries in New Zealand. A superb collection of Ralph Hotere works, gifted to the gallery by the artist, adorn the walls, along with the impressive John Money Collection, including works by Rita Angus, Theo Schoon and other renowned artists. After taking a few obligatory photos of the cliched giant trout and giant guitar, we enjoyed a light lunch in the park then back to the bach for a few quiet drinks. The next day featured the big-ticket item on our agenda, Motorcycle Mecca. On entry to the three-levelled classic bike www.eastlife.co.nz

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showcase I was overwhelmed by the pristine condition of timeless works of mechanical art; it was as though they’d just rolled off the factory floor. Not knowing where to point our cameras, we took our time wandering among them. After a couple of hours drooling over these machines, and a bite to eat at the Meccaspresso cafe, we headed to blustery Orete Beach, made famous as Burt Munro’s test track for his land speed recordbreaking motorcycle (aka The World’s Fastest Indian); it proved a most worthy pitstop. www.eastlife.co.nz

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The next day, Tautapere was on the list with a local recommendation to stop at Cosy Nook. The stop was well worth it. The picturesque rocky bay is home to weathered holiday shacks, fishing boats and magnificent scenery, reminding me of Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. We also visited Colac Bay, another popular surf spot, Monkey Island and Gemstone Beach, where low tide can reveal semi-precious gems including garnet, jasper and quartz.

At Tautapare, the distant breathtaking vista of the mist covered mountains of Milford Sound stood before us, welcoming us to the so-called Sausage Capital of New Zealand. Another round of delicious Blue Cod was called for along with giant whitebait fritters. Later that day (after realising our rental car could not float over rocks!), the very helpful team at Riverton Automotive Centre ensured we secured a ride back to Invercargill where we paid a

visit to Bill Richardson Transport World. As this place is mind boggling, I’d suggest allowing a couple of hours to visit. Mostly, it features vintage trucks, restored to mint condition, as well as a fine selection of ‘30s and ‘40s coupes. However, in addition, it's also home to the 2018 Wearable Arts competition's winning entries. Soon enough, we were up in the air flying back home, bidding a fond farewell to the epic deep south, with which we’d all fallen in love. eastlife | august 2022 |

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A POLYNESIAN DREAM DESTINATION Tahiti French Polynesia is the largest of the French Polynesian islands known for its black and white sand beaches, surfing and some epic jungle hiking, says our intrepid traveller and chef on a superyacht, Jamie Neben. Tahiti is also the birthplace of the overwater bungalow, the luxurious rooms with its feet in the water that travellers absolutely love. It’s at this Polynesian dream destination that I learnt how to scuba dive. Check out the diving at the end of the runway. There is a neat plane, you can even sit in the cockpit and the shark dive if you’re a bit more game. We arrived in Tahiti by mistake! After leaving Central America, we had engine trouble and decided Tahiti was our best bet at repairs. After a week, we limped into Marina Taina, about 10km south of the main city of Papeete. Almost instantly, we had an incredible view of Moorea, the closest island. This was the best

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place to see the sunset (see picture). Not knowing how long we would be on the island, I ended up helping at a local restaurant Le Cocos (see photo) owned and run by a French couple. It was a lot of fun! It made from some interesting ways to communicate. They somehow convinced me to try Fafaru, a fermented fish dish that smells, and in my opinion tastes of intense rotten fish. I even got to help with a private catering on one of the islands. On one of my first free days, I ventured up into the hills behind Papeete with a local guide. I highly recommended this! The jungle can be dangerous and local knowledge is always interesting.

We started from a restaurant le Belvedere with an incredible view of the lagoon and the city of Pirae and Papeete. It features a full glass wall in the bathrooms overlooking the valley, check it out. The hike is about 15km round trip but worth the effort. On a clear day, you get a great view of a rock formation called the Crown. That night, I checked out the food trucks in Vaiete Square. You can find just about everything you want from great local food to pizza and Chinese cuisine. My favourite was a Thai. Being a chef, I really enjoy exploring the local markets, and the one in Papeete was fantastic. Open most days, if you want the best, get there on a Sunday at 4.30am. There are bbq meats and fresh coconut

milk that you’ll want to try, and they sell out very fast. You can also find some great souvenirs here. Whether you’re into surfing or not, check out Teahupoo on the southwestern coast. It’s host to the Billabong pro surf competition, and in the top 10 deadliest waves in the world. The wave gets up to 7m, you can get a ride out to the break in a taxi boat if you want to see it up-close, you get great views of the island out there also. (See picture) Stop at Mauis beach on the way back. There is a cool sand floor restaurant right on the reef. You don’t want to be in a rush…. the restaurant’s motto is ‘you’ll be served with slowness and eagerness—you have time to enjoy the time.’ Until next time, Nana. www.eastlife.co.nz

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World famous DIVING DESTINATION There is nothing like living on island time. Relaxed, revitalised and rejuvenated, far away from life’s daily stress. Known to be one of the happiest places in the world due to its unique combination of sustainability and tradition, this nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is made up of 80 islands once known as the New Hebrides, jointly governed by British and French administrations before gaining independence on July 30, 1980. Home to one of the world’s most sough-after diving destination, Vanuatu with its reputation of gorgeous sites is famous for The President Coolidge, a 650 shipwrecked luxury liner off Espiritu Santo. Now that Air Vanuatu, the national carrier for Vanuatu has resumed

its service in the month of July to the nation’s capital, Port Villa, the islands beckon. An interesting fun fact is that Vanuatu is said to be the most linguistically diverse nation on the planet. More than 100 languages are spoken, making it the world’s most linguistically diverse country. A curious form of pidgin English called Bislama is also widely spoken. Air Vanuatu operates a twice-weekly non-stop service (3 hour 15 minute flight duration) on Boeing 737 from Auckland to Port Vila on Wednesday and Saturday. Vanuatu has opened its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers with no quarantine.

Air Vanuatu Chief Executive Officer, Atu Finau, says the border opening is welcome news for the national carrier. “The reopening of Vanuatu to international leisure travellers is a major milestone. It’s great to see Kiwi travellers return to Vanuatu.” “Flying with Air Vanuatu means passengers enjoy a warm Vanuatu welcome from the moment passengers step onboard,” says Finau. Air Vanuatu is a full-service airline including onboard wifi streaming entertainment to personal smart devices and complimentary inflight service including meals and bar service. Passengers are greeted with the brightest smiles in the

South Pacific as soon as they step foot on the plane. Jonas George, manager Commercial, New Zealand says, “Kiwi travellers have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of when they can travel to Vanuatu quarantine free. We expect to see strong demand from New Zealand travellers. Not only those with flight credits, but also those wanting an overseas holiday close to home, and Vanuatu offers exactly what people are looking for in a holiday in 2022.”

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Puzzle TIME CRYPTIC PUZZLE 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.

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SAY CHEESE At True Vets Ormiston, we understand the importance of good dental health in our pets and therefore August is Dental month at our practice where we offer free dental checkups and discounted routine dentals. In this column DR ADRI ROSSOUW ‘brushes up’ our knowledge of dental disease in cats and dogs and explore ways to take better care of their teeth.

Did you know that an adult dog has 42 teeth, and an adult cat has 30? That is a lot of teeth to take care of! We all know the importance of brushing, flossing, and gargling daily to keep our own pearly whites sparkling. It is just as important to take good care of our pet’s teeth. If we don’t, they will get tartar buildup which can lead to painful gingivitis, tooth root infections and smelly breaths. Bacteria in the mouth can also enter the bloodstream and cause secondary infections! If we don’t take good care of their teeth, they could end up losing them . . . and the pet tooth fairy does not pay out for rotten teeth! So how do we take good care of our pet’s teeth? Brushing is still the most effective way to remove plaque. Most dogs will tolerate brushing if you start them at a young age. Cats tend to be a little trickier but it’s worth a try! You can add a small amount of pet tooth paste for that minty, fresh smell but even without it, brushing will still have the most significant impact. The good news for those that

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DR DELSEY is the founder of InstinctualParent.com an online community of parents looking to better their relationships with their children. She shares three basic things that she checks off when her kids are having a meltdown. Some meltdowns feel endless. The books you read, courses you attended or podcasts you heard are NOT helping you or your child. I’ve been there, it feels never ending and sometimes you want to join them and burst into tears yourself.

own a ‘toothbrush attacker’ or a ‘locked jaw and head flicker’ is that there are numerous other options available. Dental chews and treats are very effective at removing plaque. However, it is important to buy good quality chews! Another option is to mix dental food in with your pets’ regular food. We can also add oral rinses and dental prebiotics to their drinking water.

When this happens, I do the basics to help them, and after that…well, read on to know… #1 Environment check. When the environment is overstimulating, I gently pick my kids up, move them somewhere different and that helps their regulation process. I then connect using words, hugs, presence to help them. #2 Access my child’s tears. Underneath anger and frustration, there’s sadness, grief, tears. To move past the ‘aggression’, you need to access those tears. This takes work! And works when you’ve practiced emotional safety and protected their vulnerability. #3 Access tears when connected. If #2 doesn’t work during a tantrum, I wait until my kid is regulated. I use role play to access the vulnerability, identify their

Your pet will still need a dental scale and polish from time to time. Despite our best efforts, we cannot remove all plaque and over time tartar will start to accumulate. By booking your pet in for a routine dental ‘before’ there is any evidence of dental disease, you will avoid smelly ‘kisses’, painful teeth and most likely have something extra in the bank to buy those dental treats with!

sadness, get curious about their struggles. I show them safety in their sadness and tears so that they can access that part of them next time they are feeling angry. Now, if all fails, and there’s no getting through in that moment. I remind myself of this: • I’m focusing too much on my child and not on me. I pause, breathe, allow myself space, I ‘ok’ my tears. • I remember I’m a mother and not a martyr. My child is having a hard time and so am I. • Time passes, and with it, so will this experience. • The ‘perfect’ Instagram family I saw today is a snippet of a bigger moment…parenting isn’t that majority of the time. With these reminders I give myself a hug, I gently rock myself, I baby myself, love myself…and with that I’m again able to understand my kid. There is no shame, no guilt…just reality. If this resonates with you…if you’re on the same page as I, then join me and hundreds of other local parents where we can be guided and fill our cups and go easy on ourselves through this journey.

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roundup Wine columnist and connoisseur DENNIS KNILL gives his views on Church Road’s new range of Gwen wines. Although our wine culture is relatively young, Hawkes Bay with more than 100 vineyards is the oldest wine region in the country and second only to Marlborough. With hot summers and crisp autumn days and an unbeatable environment for grapes to thrive grape wise there is nothing that cannot be grown here. Founded in 1897, Church Road is one of our oldest wineries and the first in New Zealand to craft high quality Bordeaux reds. Previously owned by Tom McDonald who brazed a trail in the 1950’s proving the regions suitability for growing red varietals, (most notably the countries first cabernet sauvignon in 1949), today Church Road is at the forefront of Hawkes Bay’s traditional winemaking techniques. It produces some of our most highly acclaimed award-winning wines. Among the several label tiers from the wineries stable is the new Gwen series named in the honour of Tom’s wife Florence Gwendolyn Brown. Chris Scott, chief winemaker using his expertise and passion has overseen the introduction of many new varietals, collecting some major trophies along the way. ’20 Gwen chardonnay RRP $25 dry and moderate driven by a lighter body and style accentuated with a delightful fusion of acidity and a wave of floral fruit that will not disappoint

HARISSA SPIKED YOGHURT FETA DIP with roasted vegetables

Brightly coloured and flavourful, this yoghurt feta dip (courtesy of Clevedon Buffalo Co) packs a punch of harissa. It's delicious with roasted vegetables, with pita chips, or slathered in a sandwich. Serves 4-6 as a side dish prep time 15 minutes | cook time 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS • 800g root vegetables, such as carrots, beetroot, or kumara • 2 tablespoons olive oil • A few sprigs thyme leaves • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds • 150g Clevedon Buffalo Co Natural yoghurt • 150g Clevedon Buffalo Co Buffalo feta

• 1 roasted and peeled red capsicum • Grated zest of a lemon • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled • 1-2 tablespoons harissa depending on spice preference • 2-3 tablespoons dukkah • A small handful fresh coriander

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. If necessary, cut the vegetables in half or into wedges. Toss with the olive oil, thyme and the cumin seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

’20 Gwen pinot gris RRP $25 medium to full bodied with a low but crisp acidity and inviting aromas and a bouquet of spice loaded with fruity flavours makes for great balance and appeal

Put the yoghurt, feta, capsicum, lemon zest, garlic and harissa into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add seasoning to taste.

’20 Gwen rose RRP $25 an appealing full bodied and concentrated example crafted with a crisp dry finish that displays lots of floral and fruit intensity with plenty of flavour on the palate

Spoon some of the dip on a serving platter, top with the roasted vegetables and scatter over the dukkah and coriander serving the remaining dip alongside.

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DOUGH SO DEAR! During lockdowns or while in isolation, many of us discovered just how good home baked bread, brownies and other treats can be. However, those new to the craft can experience a few flops before they (and their efforts) rise to the occasion. That’s where Flour & Dough comes in with perfectly balanced, premixed ingredients and sure-fire instructions. Saving time and helping ensure top results, these mixes are available online at www.flouranddough.co.nz.

HOPPING GOOD DROP! Where in the world is Alice? Well, she may be living it up in Wonderland, but her creator is more at home in Pokeno. In the meantime, those keen to pick up a pack of tea (which packs a punch!) will find Alice Hard Brewed Tea at the Clevedon Farmers’ Market. Available in coconut and peach, these beverages come in 330ml bottles (5% ABV), with mixed four-packs also on offer.

DRY TIMES BAR SIDE Offering more than just a touch of sophistication — or class for one’s glass — Peel & Tonic dehydrated fruit is now on the menu in New Zealand. Whether employed as garnishes for cocktails or sweet additions to cheese boards, these natural, nutritional morsels can also be enjoyed as snacks or in baking. Featuring oranges, lemons and limes, as well as strawberry, pear, apple and pineapple, Peel & Tonic’s range is available via www.cookandnelson.com or Farro Fresh stores. RRP $13.99-$44.99, 25-100gm packs.

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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROAR… Tiger is taking another bite out of the beer market. Despite being a regular strength brew, Tiger Crystal Ultra Low Carb is 70 per cent lower in carbohydrates than the Tiger Original variety. Filtered at sub-zero temperatures — a process intended to ‘enhance its smooth drinkability’ — Tiger’s latest addition is available from liquor stores and supermarkets (RRP $24.99 per 12 pack) as well as bars nationwide. eastlife | august 2022 |

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Keep calm and curry on As temperatures dip, it’s time to dish out a heartwarming and healthy Kumara and Chickpea Curry. The recipe of this hearty curry comes from @5adaynz.

KUMARA AND CHICKPEA CURRY Serves: 4 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Cooking: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS • 2 large or 4 small kumara, cut into 1.5cm cubes • 1 onion, diced • 2 tsp grated ginger • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely diced • 1 tbsp coconut or neutral oil • 2 tbsp red curry paste • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk • 1/2 cup water or vegetable stock

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METHOD • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

In a large non-stick wok or heavyset pan, heat oil over medium heat.

tomatoes and simmer covered for 10 minutes.

Add onion and fry until softened.

Garnish (optional) • Handful of fresh coriander • 1/2 cup toasted peanuts (optional)

Add kumara, ginger, garlic and curry paste and fry until coated, about 1 minute.

Add drained chickpeas, stir through and simmer for another 5 minutes, until fragrant and the kumara is cooked through.

Add coconut milk, water or vegetable stock, and canned

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WOW!

WORLD OF WEARABLEART IS BACK!

The famous World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Awards Show is back after the 2021 WOW Awards Show was cancelled just weeks before opening due to COVID-19. A special visual treat awaits fashion followers and style cognoscenti as a spectacular theatrical stage production will showcase creative talent from local and international designers.

Elizabethan Era and Monochromatic.

This year’s show has been choreographed with the creative vision of executive creative director Brian Burke, the creative producer of America’s Got Talent and the co-executive producer of American Idol.

The first round of judging to select finalists took place in 2021 by a panel comprising WOW founder and resident judge Dame Suzie Moncrieff, designer and co-founder of Zambesi Elisabeth Findlay, and acclaimed New Zealand sculptor Jeff Thomson.

Alongside show director New Zealand’s Malia Johnston, the stage will come alive each night with incredible works of wearable art, dancers, aerialists, and foot-tapping beats created by music director Paul McLaney and composer Eden Mulholland. In addition, a digital effects team from Belgium, Drop the Spoon, will add to the spectacle with breath-taking AV creations.

Alongside the main judging panel for 2022 are: international guest judge and British Academy Award-winning costume designer Alexandra Byrne, the Residency Experience Award judge, Swedish-born fashion activist and celebrity stylist, B. Åkerlund, and Weta Workshop Emerging Designer Award judge – co-founder, CEO and creative director of Weta Workshop, Sir Richard Taylor.

More than $185,000 of awards and prizes are up for grabs across three recurring sections – Aotearoa, Avantgarde and Open, as well as three new sections in 2022: Architecture,

Finalists will now get their moment to shine as the iconic event returns from September 29 to October 16 at Wellington’s TBS Arena.

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As the cooler weather sets in, we know our hair becomes more vulnerable to damage as the dry hair strips it of its moisture. So if your unruly locks need some TLC, American Cream (RRP from $15.90) by LUSH may be the answer. A gloss-giving conditioner made with natural ingredients, the sweet strawberry and cream scent flirts with fresh fruits, honey and lavender oil to make hair soft, shiny and easy to manage.

SUSTAINABLE SKIN Bedrock by Melanie is a new professional range of natural, vegan, cruelty-free, and New Zealand-made cosmetics. Enriched with skinloving vitamins and antioxidants, you’re not only keeping it clean and green for your skin, this sustainable, earth-friendly range is Mother Earth approved. The Bedrock by Melanie formulation offers buildable coverage that blurs out any imperfections and enhances your skin’s natural beauty with a high-end finish that lasts.

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EXPERT SKIN Dr Sharad Paul, a New Zealand skin cancer expert, has developed the world’s first vegan, non-injectable wrinkle reduction serum. NOTOX® technology (short for “non-toxin-based wrinkle reducing serum”) came out of (Professor and MD) Dr Sharad’s skin research lab. Its fast-acting, non-toxin-based anti-wrinkle elixir has been medically tested in clinical trials on real people, with results independently validated in the Journal of Clinical & Cosmetic Dermatology. Trial data published in the Journal of Clinical & Cosmetic Dermatology used 3D imaging to measure changes in patient skin, showing the serum could reduce the depth of wrinkles by up to 22 per cent after three weeks. NOTOX® by Dr Sharad products include Eye Smoothing Elixir RRP $80 and Neck + Face Smoothing Elixir RRP $124 available online. eastlife | august 2022 |

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Did you say you remember your last hygiene visit and how uncomfortable it was? Why don’t you give our friendly team at dental planet a ring and ask about our new AirFlow hygiene system? You will be surprised at how pleasant your next hygiene experience could be.

BLEPHARITIS DO YOU HAVE IT? KRISTINE JENSEN talks about a common eye condition which you may not realise you have!

WHAT IS BLEPHARITIS? Blepharitis means inflammation of the eyelids— in particular, the lid margin near the base of the eye lashes. The inflammation leads to red, irritable lids and even the eyes themselves may feel dry, gritty or itchy. The lashes may be greasy, flaky, stuck together or there may be crusts wrapped around the base of the lashes. The eye lashes may become misdirected leading to painful ingrown lashes which scratch the eye surface. WHAT IS THE CAUSE? Blepharitis is often caused by an overgrowth of bacteria which lives on our skin, or a microscopic mite known as Demodex which loves to live inside the eyelash follicle. This also contributes to blockage of the meibomian or oil producing glands in the eyelids, leading to dry eye or even eye lid cysts. It appears that some of us are more susceptible to blepharitis than others and the condition is in no way related to lack of hygiene. Blepharitis can occur at all ages with even children suffering from the condition. WHAT HELPS? First, a visit to your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist would be recommended as only slit lamp microscope examination will allow for accurate diagnosis. Once diagnosed a regime of lid hygiene with specialised eye lid shampoo and in some cases topical eye medication will be prescribed. This reduces the microbial load on the lid

margin and helps to reduce the inflammation.

WHY DO I HAVE TO VISIT THE HYGIENIST REGULARLY?

In office lid and lash cleaning is also very beneficial when home management is just not enough.

Oral hygiene affects every aspect of our lives and prevents various health issues not just in your mouth but in your body in general, says ALFRED RICO general manager Dental Planet.

Furthermore, our latest OptiLight technology has proven to kill the Demodex mite and reduce the eyelid inflammation. OTHER TIPS • When applying eye makeup avoid the ‘water-line’ as this is where the precious meibomian glands are situated and makeup can block them. • Never share eye makeup and always remove your eye makeup thoroughly • Replace your eye cosmetics every three months • Take care when having lash treatments such as tinting and lash extensions as the dye and glue can block the oil glands, leading to red, inflamed eyes. • Be wary of eyelash serums— these usually include pro-inflammatory ingredients so while your lashes may grow thick and long, your lid margins will become red and your eyes, dry.

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Whether you are eight or 80, oral hygiene is connected to our body’s internal organs. Our mouth lets us nurture our whole physical ecosystem. Daily dental hygiene practice and regular visits to your dentist and hygienist must be part of everyone’s schedule to prevent serious health issues. Improper dental hygiene habits are always followed by multiple dental issues such as cavities or gum disease. These problems can further impair your natural abilities, like eating, speaking etc. You can suffer intense pain and bad breath. It may disturb the normal functions of your heart, kidneys, liver and digestion system. Dental hygiene is the exercise of keeping your teeth decay-free and infection-free. Reasons why proper oral health habits and regular visits to a hygienist is crucial: • Regular dental hygiene practice lets your clinician determine your dental conditions early. Visit a hygienist twice a year

to detect any oral condition or health complications brought about by oral diseases. • When you visit your dentist and hygienist regularly, it helps them detect these oral conditions to create an effective oral plan as per your treatment needs. • Tooth loss is commonly prevailing amongst children and adults. Poor oral hygiene is considered as one of the factors responsible for it. Regular brushing and flossing can help you minimize the plaque build-up and is a good reason to practice dental hygiene daily. However, there are nooks and crannies within our mouth that brushing alone won’t reach and this is where your oral hygiene experts can help. Visit us at Dental Planet Howick, 126 Picton St. Howick. We’d love to hear from you, 08002622208 or email us through howick@ dentalplanet.co.nz.

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ARE YOU PRESENT? In the month of August devoted to mindfulness, let’s take a deep breath and look within. Whoever said an empty mind is a devil’s workshop, knew nothing about how hard it is to stop that mind running amuck with 60-80,000 thoughts a day. It can get exhausting especially when the mind’s needle is stuck on a particular thought and refuses to move on. In a world of multitasking that has become a part of our DNA, we often read and hear of being mindful. Mindfulness is all about being totally present in the moment. If you are cooking a meal, be fully mindful of the onion you are chopping. Savour the moment without thinking of the Zoom meeting that is scheduled 20 minutes later. Slow down.

If you are walking, be conscious of every step your take. Be aware of how beautifully your body moves. Gradually increase your speed as you soak in the miracle of being alive and fit. Our emotional world is a breeding ground of stress and taking time out to move into a meditative mode will help block the constant chatter. Meditation has nothing to do with mysticism. It is just quieting the mind. Our mind is a composite of our habits, thinking patters, conditioning that is programmed since childhood. Some of it may be filled with debris of insecurities, hatred, greed and more. How do we decondition it? Stop

being slaves to our mind and find peace. Let’s take a moment and be still. Take a deep breath and go deep within. Stay rooted as you listen to your inner self. Imagine that you are surrounded by white light as it gently fills you up with healing energy. Relax. Focus on your breathing as you take a deep breath and slowly exhale. Just for a few moments allow the energy to work for your own joyful state. Now that you are feeling positively rejuvenated, make sure you keep some time each day for that special nourishment, best described as food for the soul.

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We say good stuff Multix for launching a range of Greener™ Kitchen Tidy Bags, made from 60 per cent plant-based material. The Multix Greener™ Kitchen Tidy Bags are made from sugarcane, a renewable source which offers a sustainable alternative to standard petroleum-derived plastic. In addition, it naturally absorbs carbon dioxide from the air while growing and produces oxygen, thereby reducing the product’s carbon footprint right at the beginning of its lifecycle. Available in four sizes, this innovative solution ensures kitchen waste does not negatively impact the environment by removing chemicals in packaging that would otherwise sit in landfill. Multix Greener™ Kitchen Tidy Bags RRP $4.50 per pack

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MAMMA MIA A Kiwi mum who launched a business to support lactation levels of breastfeeding new mothers is now exporting to more than 20 countries. The product range is based on a global trend towards using galactagogues, foods that can help increase breastmilk supply, typically by increasing prolactin levels. Mammas Milk Bar products include New Zealand oats blended with yeast, maca, moringa leaf, and organic coconut cream used in cultures around the world to help support breastfeeding. The lactation range also features celiac-friendly products. Organic and natural ingredients are used to ensure the safety of the products for new mums who can be anxious that they are providing the best for their infants. Mammas Milk Bar Lactation Blends (RRP from $48.00 500gms) are available in a range of delicious flavours.

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The development of a prototype rug which contains no plastic materials brings New Zealand’s wool export industry closer to mass production of fully compostable carpets, according to local experts.

in the first prototyping process to provide a broader range of colours but more trials are underway to find alternatives to the use of alpaca yarnwhich is in limited supply in New Zealand.

Latest Government statistics show textiles, including all forms of carpet, make up around five per cent of New Zealand landfill volumes with over 186,000 tonnes entering the waste stream each year.

Greg Smith, Bremworth CEO, says the development of fully compostable carpet that can be mass-produced in a financially viable way would be transformational.

Dr Kirstine Hulse, sustainability lead at Bremworth, says while wool is a natural fibre which can break down due to its organic composition, most wool carpets use a polypropylene backing and latex which contain synthetic materials— preventing the product from being composted. The new rug, which is hand woven from natural materials including sheep wool and alpaca fibres, was created as part of a rapid prototyping research initiative, designed to test a number of sustainability concepts in textile design. Crossbred sheep and alpaca fibres were used

He says the three-year research initiative was launched in response to demand from consumers for an environmentally sound, endof-life solution for carpet. “While design and quality remain key drivers for most segments, what happens at the end of a product’s useful life is becoming an increasingly important factor in the purchase decision. “Our latest research initiative is designed to help us build a product range which can be meaningfully reused or naturally returned to the earth in a way that resonates with our customer basewithout compromising the design and performance that they care about,” he says.

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SO WHAT NOW? NOBODY REALLY KNOWS! DOES ANYBODY CARE? BILL POTTER – Maverick Thinker. Global Speaker. Personal Power Coach. Bill has made personal presentations in 53 countries. Here is a summary of a keynote to 7,600 in Hong Kong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM I created this model too many years ago, in response to the ongoing reluctance by ‘people in power’, to cease their ‘double-speak’ about everything, and just for once, try honesty! It has deteriorated to the point, where you know they are ‘lying’... because their lips are moving! My Model is so simple, it’s embarrassing. Part 1 is called WHAT? You must describe ‘what’ we are talking about or will talk about. Explain its significance to the ‘greater scheme of things’ and reveal what genuine value it adds, to ‘the greater good’ for the most people. Part 2 is called WHY? Now that we know ‘what’ the heck we are all talking about, tell us ‘why’ we have chosen this path, this project or this way of ‘doing things’. Tell us the reason(s) for the decisions, the key purpose for choosing it, and the honest, tested and proven outcome(s). Part 3 is called WHO? Despite the enormous progress of all that can make for a ‘better world’, the persistent levels of incompetence, grows exponentially! This is a gross

available now In celebration of Howick’s 175th Anniversary, Times Media has published a compilation of stories from Howick Historian Alan La Roche, mbe, documenting the history of our region.

disrespect to the genuine people, dedicated to building a better future, who’s best efforts get thwarted by idiots! Part 4 is called WHEN? Consistently we hear the phrase, ‘this should have been attended to, a long time ago’. The sad fact is, that for too many so-called ‘leaders’, they would not recognise the reality of Logic or Commonsense, if these ran up their trouser leg, and bit them on the bum! Part 5 is called HOW? Here it becomes scary! Despite the efforts of many talented, motivated and dedicated people, seeking fairness and consideration for all, the combo of unrelenting ‘ideology’ and the resulting determined dictatorships, will forever be omnipresent. Be alert! OK. My LeaderSpeak© Course, is just for achievers, who want to inspire and lead others. I am a lifelong ‘Maverick’, so I do things ‘differently’. If you really believe in yourself and want BETTER, contact me. Much goodness is coming. All we need is COURAGE! What say you? Cheers. Bill. duitdammit@gmail.com

WHAT’S UP WITH ANGELA

DO’S AND DON’TS OF PLASTER HOMES We’ve all heard of ‘plaster homes’, but what exactly does it mean? How should you approach purchasing a home where it has a component of, or is completely plaster? Well-known local Real Estate agent, ANGELA RUDLING, shares her top tips. You may ask “Is every plaster home a leaky home?” as this is a common belief. Interestingly over the last 70 years, many types of plaster have been used – some have stood the test of time, while others become problematic. I strongly recommend a professional building inspection report which will identify anything of concern and if there are issues, allow you time to reach out for further advice on your buying or selling decision. It is a relatively small price to pay to fully understand the facts about a property and as real estate laws now demand total disclosure, a building report prior to selling or purchasing may enable you to rectify small or large issues prior to engaging in the process fully. Potentially affected homes are likely to have been built between late 1980’s and the mid 2000’s and unfortunately, most internal problems are undetectable to the untrained eye. Commonly in leaky buildings, moisture gets between the exterior cladding of the house and inner walls. With poor ventilation and no way for moisture to drain away, water becomes trapped between the cladding and

framework. Over time, walls can potentially rot, and fungus can grow, causing structural problems and serious health risks to occupants. Typically, Mediterranean-style houses built with a flat roof, no eaves, and monolithic cladding systems, are most at risk. However, every property is unique and not all types of plaster are problematic. Cavity plaster systems or lightweight concrete alternatives are extensively used in the construction of all kinds today very successfully. For assistance regarding buying or selling any style of home, including plaster, either recently constructed or possibly problematic, Angela and/or members of her wellestablished team welcomes your call and can meet discreetly to provide you with initial advice.

If a sale could be on your horizon, Angela would love to chat to you. Ph: 09 215 3002 or 0274770176, E: angela.rudling@bayleys.co.nz

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Angela Rudling 027 477 0176 angela.rudling@bayleys.co.nz BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, HOWICK, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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