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EXCELLENCE LIVES HERE. THE NEW EAST AUCKLAND BMW AND MINI GARAGE – NOW CLOSER TO HOME.

We are excited to announce the forthcoming opening of our new dealership located on Te Irirangi Drive in Botany, which will house extensive showrooms and service facilities, for both BMW and MINI. Built to the latest BMW Group ‘Future Retail’ showroom standards and featuring the latest point-of-sale offerings and virtual configurators, this new state-of-the-art facility will transform the car buying experience.

CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A FULLY AUTOMATED AND DIGITAL EXPERIENCE.

As a sister dealership to Auckland City BMW and MINI Garage in Newmarket, you know you will receive excellent customer service from an experienced team, plus the ability to provide an even more personalised local service, excellence will know no bounds.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the new Botany site, now located closer to home in the East, open from mid August.

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It’s not fair! There’s been much debate about enforcing gender equality in workplaces and though this might seem to have some merit, I can’t help but think of all the problems and exceptions to the rule which could arise.

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Studies have shown that workplace diversity is desirable and, in general, good for a company. Therefore, I would like to believe that today’s employers always choose the best qualified and most suited person for any job advertised. But we know this doesn’t always happen. There have been many times when a male has been employed over not just an equally well suited female but over one whose qualifications and experience suggest she might have been a better choice...on the surface at least. On the other hand, some companies tend to favour women employees over men. Naturally, where suitable, I would like to see more gender balance across the workforce but having set numbers (or rules) to enforce this seems impractical. When faced with two equally suited people for a role, regardless of gender, an employee may well choose the person he or she is

most comfortable with – surely we have all experienced ‘clicking’ or ‘not clicking’ with an applicant? Undoubtedly, some may have initially thought a new staff member was not the ideal choice but has seen that person work out perfectly. What’s more, it’s possible the ‘perfect’ applicant was turned down not because he or she lacked ability but fell short elsewhere. It seems to me, once we start talking about ‘enforcing’ workplace gender equality, this could also open the door to discussions about cultural or racial equality in companies? Somehow, I think we might be treading on difficult territory all round. Choosing staff members who will benefit both the company, and fit with an existing team, is challenging and, perhaps some companies do need to take a long hard look at their employment criteria especially where there is likelihood of advancement to higher roles. In such cases a male candidate often comes up trumps. In my early days at the NZ Herald there was a fair representation of women among the reporting team

but not at higher management levels; I’ve never believed this was because there was no one suitable amongst the women. Although progress has been made, I still see what appears to be a disproportionate number of men in leadership roles and don’t believe this is because they have necessarily been ‘the best man for the job!” Adequately addressing this whole question of fair assessment and subsequent employment of the ‘right’ people remains no easy task. It is still hampered by past prejudices, sometimes subconscious, but with better education, and more open minds, and not Government interference, hopefully we will see not just the best man but perhaps the best woman in any given role.

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‘Royal’ icing highlights artistic talent

12-13 Q&A With TVNZ journalist, Jenny Suo

14-15 travel

• Down and up the country

18-19 interview Ian Mune – stages of life

See more photos from Grangers Pink Ribbon Run, Brunch and Auction on page 7. Photo Lisa Monk

22-28 fashion, beauty & health

• Go boldly into winter • Volume on top • Unpacking stories in everyday bags • Beauty Counter

29-33 Food

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34-37 home

• Out of Europe • Skylights – lighting up dark spaces •W abi-sabi – imperfectly perfect

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June ➤ Film & photoGraphy doc edge Film Festival Now – June 9, various locations, Auckland City Visions of ‘the Edge’ don’t necessarily require backstage passes to a U2 concert. In fact, thanks to this festival, we can all view life as seen through a variety of lenses. From artists attempting to express themselves in North Korea, to a portrait of ‘superfans’, one woman’s crusade against ISIS and a strange take on Silicon Valley, this year’s films lead viewers along many paths Hollywood would fear to tread. For more information and for the full schedule see docedge.nz. auckland Festival of photography Now – June 16, locations Auckland-wide Focused on the talents of a wide range of shutterbugs, this festival features the work of both amateurs and professionals alike. For more information (including a full schedule of events) visit photographyfestival.org.nz. world press photo exhibition June 29 – July 28, Level 6, Smith and Caughey’s department store, 253-261 Queen St, Auckland City Photos by some of the world’s best photo journalists will again be on display in Auckland. Featuring works such as John Moore’s haunting ‘Crying Girl on the Border’, which claimed overall World Press Photo of the year, this exhibition is not to be missed. For more information, visit worldpressphoto exhibitionauckland.nz.

big band out east June 28, from 7pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick When it comes to live music, big things come from big bands. Featuring four high school big bands (from Edgewater, Howick, Pakuranga ad Sancta Maria Colleges), this show will see young talent prove they can swing it with the best in ‘old school’ style. Details via uxbridge.org.nz.

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auckland wine week June 13-23, locations vary Let the vine times roll! From Waiheke Island to Matakana and West Auckland, this festival encompasses a range of events all with a (much-loved) common theme. From cellar door tastings to entertainment and more, guests can expect an occasion brimful of fun. A full schedule of events is available at aucklandwineweek.co.nz.

michael hill international violin competition June 5-8, from 7.30pm, Town Hall Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland The Devil could decide to go down to Georgia and Nero may burn it up in Rome but the best Kiwi ‘fiddlers’ will soon compete right here in our own backyard. Showcasing the talents of six of New Zealand’s finest young violinists, these shows (semi finals, June 5 & 6; final, June 8) are set to prove that some of the best music comes with strings attached. For details, see michaelhillviolincompetition.co.nz.

GabS craft beer and cider Festival June 29, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom Keen on a taste of the finer things in life? If so, a little GABS goes a long way! Celebrating food and beverages (which are often shared when celebrating other occasions) this festival is likely to include something to suit everyone’s tastes. For further information, visit gabsfestival.com.

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last night of the proms June 23, from 5.30pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City Following their performance at the Bruce Mason Centre on the North Shore, the Auckland Symphony Orchestra will head to the Town Hall for this celebration of the best of British. For more information visit aucklandsymphony.co.nz.

beats working July 1, from 6.30pm, All Saints Church, 17 Selwyn Rd, Howick, and July 2, from 6.30pm, St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Remuera The talents of the APO (Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra) will be on show locally when this performance comes to Remuera and Howick. For additional information, see apo. co.nz/whats-on.

➤ theatre crazy For you June 5-7, 8-10.30pm, Selwyn Community Arts Theatre, 203-245 Kohimarama Rd, Kohimarama If you love New york in June, head to Kohimarama! Showcasing the work of George and Ira Gershwin, this musical romantic comedy features such tunes as Someone to Watch over Me, Embraceable you, and I Got Rhythm – so, who could ask for anything more? For details, search Selwyn Community Arts Theatre on Facebook. a Fine balance June 14 – July 6, times vary, Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland City When two Hindu tailors move in with a struggling Parsi widow,

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There is one reason, and one reason only, as to why Michael McIntyre fills stadiums – he’s just that good. One of the world’s top comedic acts, Michael is going global and stopping off in Auckland along the way, just for a laugh! For more, visit sparkarena.co.nz.

black Swan, white Swan June 7-22, times vary, Bruce Mason Centre, The Promenade, Takapuna, and ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland City Nothing is ever simply black or white. A tale of love, evil and temptation, this show is a retelling of one of the most well-known ballets ever produced, Swan Lake. A ‘stripped down’ version of a classic performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Black Swan, White Swan is bound to keep audiences on the edges of their seats... and its dancers on their toes. See rnzb.org.nz for details. culture shock is par for the course. Based on the Booker Prizeshortlisted novel of the same name, this play reveals how resilient people can be even when faced with extraordinary change. Details via atc.co.nz.

➤ comedy & cabaret newsfl ash – hot off the press June 8, doors open 6.30pm, Cassette Nine, 9 Vulcan Lane, Auckland City Back in the ‘70s it took a Flash (ah-ah) to save every one of us but, in the near future, it’ll be flashy burlesque beauties presenting a blast from the past at Cassette Nine. During a ‘70s-themed evening, top talent will broadcast live. If ‘fake news’ was like this,

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The Donald would be unlikely to complain. For the full story, see vavavoomproductions.com.

uber Show June 21, 8-9pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick Tarun Mohanbhai may no longer be a Pakuranga College class clown but ‘that Indian guy’ is back in town and ready to take audiences on a wild ride during this set, based on what it takes to become a bona fide Uber driver. Visit uxbridge.org.nz for more information. dragfest July 2, from 7pm, Logan Campbell Centre, 217 Green Lane, Epsom Life’s a drag to some; to others, it’s a lifestyle! And, style is expected to be in no short supply when this event (featuring top performers from TV sensation, RuPaul’s Drag Race) hits Auckland. For further information visit itdevents.com.

➤ muSicalS & dance apothecary comedy night June 12, 8-10pm, The Apothecary, 27 Picton St, Howick When it comes to tickling one’s funny bone, The Apothecary has just what the doctor ordered. Headlined by two Billy T Awardwinning comedians (Justine Smith and the show’s MC, Brendhan Lovegrove), this show expects to have its audience in... stitches. Contact the venue (via theapothecary.co.nz) for more information. michael mcintyre’s big world tour June 20-21, Spark Arena, 42-80 Mahuhu Cres, Parnell

the barber of Seville June 6-15, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City Featuring ‘razor-sharp’ wit backed by the talents of NZ Opera, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and more, this comic masterpiece expects to prove a ‘hair-raising’ experience! See nzopera.com. pacifi c dance Festival June 7-22, various locations, Auckland-wide Stepping up in style, this festival begins with Leeches (ASB Waterfront Theatre), a show billed as ‘a tour de force of Pacific

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contemporary dance’. Further shows and workshops (at other Auckland locations, including Mangere Arts Centre and Te Oro Arts Centre) will follow hard on its heels. For a full festival schedule, visit pacificdance.co.nz. the dancing years June 10, from 11am, Somervell Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, and June 11, St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Back when songs were romantic, rhythmic and rousing, the world swung through an era which has been celebrated ever since. From the 1920s to the late 1940s, dancing was part of life, as this show reveals. Loaded with big band bravado, it features tunes that set the mood to move. See operatunity.co.nz. once – the musical June 27-July 14, times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland City Based on the internationallyacclaimed film of the same name (celebrated by Academy, Grammy Award, Olivier and Tony Award wins) this musical follows the story of a Dublin busker and the Czech musician who inspires him to dream again. After enthralling Broadway audiences, Once is set to pluck heart-strings right here in Auckland. More information via oncemusical.co.nz or asbwaterfronttheatre.co.nz. the nutcracker June 29-30, times vary, Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura A Christmas (or mid-winter Christmas) cracker, this classic Tchaikovsky ballet will be performed by up-and-coming dancers from Howick Dance Studio just down the motorway in Papakura. Visit hawkinstheatre.co.nz.

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It was a joyful group which took part in Burn Survivor Sunday hosted last month by the Burn Support Group Charitable Trust at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay. Burn survivors, family member and supporters attended the lunch which also welcomed Jim Kayes to his new role at the charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambassador. Photographer LISA MONK joined the festivities.

1: DonnaMaree Austin, Rachel Ford, Aroha Andrew, Heather Stewart; 2: Hannah Will, Allissa McDowall, Aviva Raisun; 3: Gracelynne Dunlop, Melissa Paterson; 4: Judy Hohaia; 5: Jim Kayes (Burns Support Ambassador); 6: Andrew Cameron, Troy Hall; 7: Davina Rowan, Sweeta Bajaj

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Fun(ds) run for T-shirts worn by the Marina Team are designed by Amanda Billing. Design is called ‘a pair o’ monstera’. Inquiries: hello@ mandybeetees.com. Instagram mandybeetees. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Foundation.

Run for the money took on new meaning at a highly successful Pink Ribbon Run, Brunch and Auction, sponsored by Grangers Tap House & Kitchen at Half Moon Bay last month. Participants raised approximately $8000 for Breast Cancer Research after starting the morning with a yoga class and then taking part in a five kilometre run before finishing up at Grangers for bubbles, brunch and auction. Jeweller, Kenny McArthur, creator of the renowed ‘boob bead’ was also present to launch a diamond encrusted version of the bead. Photographer, LISA MONK ensured she captured the mood.

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1: Blake Muldoon, Flynn Rawson; 2: Ethan and Candice Kostopoulos; 3: Rochelle Harris, Sarah Blong; 4: Nicole and Juan Alfaro; 5: Shaun Meades, Kyme Baker; 6: Ella Harris, Lizzy Blong; 7: Martin Jabel, Courtney Heyes, Jeffrey Forrester, Bjorn Byrne; 8: Alex Blong, Jamie Cantell-Roberts, James Simmons; 9: Rosie and Philip Armstrong.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2-5PM – Join us at Highwic for an afternoon of antiques and collectables following the format of the popular British TV series. Bring your antique and vintage heirlooms to be examined by our antiques expert, Yvonne Sanders, who has been in the antiques business for more than 46 years with immense experience in antique furniture, collectables and European chandeliers. Tickets $30, with a discounted entry of $25 for those who bring an item to be appraised. Entry includes drinks and nibbles plus the opportunity to explore historic Highwic. Bookings essential. Highwic, Mortimer Pass, Newmarket highwic@heritage.org.nz Ph 09 524 5729 www.highwic.co.nz

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icing on the cake Long serving mayor of the former Manukau City, Sir Barry Curtis was honoured during Queen’s Birthday weekend for exemplary service worthy of monarch so, it was appropriate that the celebration cake (third tier pictured top left) was fit for a king! HELEN PERRY talked to the creators. While it was, perhaps, Sir Barry Curtis holding court at a special function in his honour, it could be said that the magnificent ceremonial cake, shaped and iced to represent a crown, was often the centre of attention. Cake makers, Stephanie Cheok and her nephew, Edwin Cheok were behind the regal creation which attracted many admiring comments for its artistry…and its flavour! Those who have indulged in a WeeBake cake will know this entrepreneurial pair is capable of creating edible masterpieces of all description. “It really started as a hobby for me about seven years ago,” explains Stephanie, who came to New Zealand from Malaysia in 2003, settling in Dannemora. “At first I just did cakes for family then friends started asking me to bake for them too. It was just fun, but time-consuming fun. I was keen to do more.” With her three children now all young adults, this talented artisan finally decided to take the plunge, sell her long time printing business and take her decorating skills further. “But not before I managed to persuade my nephew, a culinary arts graduate, to come in with me. While I was baking and decorating on a small scale I could manage fine but to go bigger required a lot more organisation and help.” The idea of a partnership started several years ago when Stephanie returned to Malaysia on holiday.

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“Edwin and I were talking about food, and baking in general and discovered a shared passion for creating and decorating extraordinary cakes.” On Stephanie’s suggestion Edwin visited New Zealand and loved what he saw but didn’t come here permanently until he had completed studies at the Academy of Pastry Arts in Kuala Lumpur. Now a New Zealand resident, he says although Stephanie’s company, Weebake, had already been set up by his aunt, the pair now planned to up the stakes and work towards eventually having a full time retail business. “Working in food across Asia has meant exploring cuisines from many countries, and for the past few years, I’ve also been very involved in bread making. However, I really want to be a pastry chef; that’s where my passion lies and this is an opportunity to give rein to my creativity and skills.” Despite their shared love of cake decorating, Stephanie and Edwin’s preferences differ to some degree with Edwin leaning towards butter cream and drip decorating while Stephanie works mostly with fondant, moulding and shaping intricate flowers and floral work. “What we love about cake decorating is that we work on a blank canvas,” she says. “Exploring so many new avenues makes us actually feel like artists and like many a painting, the work can take hours and hours, usually days or even more than a week for each cake depending on its intricacy.”

And, they don’t stop at large cakes – the pair have created extensive buffet tables comprising cup cakes, cookies, small tartlets, macarons and more – all beautifully iced or decorated, often to a theme. But not every order has run smoothly. “We’ve had the occasional hitch but never anything that couldn’t be rectified until one customer insisted on picking up her cake even though we deliver. We strongly recommended she didn’t put the cake in the back of her vehicle but she did and by time she returned home the butter cream had completed melted. We were devastated for her.” Generous to a tee Stephanie and Edwin, both active Christians, have used their talents to benefit special causes and agree this is something they should do for the community – “supporting mental health research has been one area close to our hearts,” Stephanie adds. And, when each baking day is finally done, the duo concur: “we just want to keep on baking and decorating but we could do without the washing up!”

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Fifteen years ago Pakuranga college student Jenny Suo and fellow student Anna Devathasanset, set about testing the vitamin C content in popular blackcurrant drink, Ribena to see if it lived up to company claims. It did not and after much ado, the girls’ findings were taken up by the Commerce Commission resulting in a court appearance by the makers who admitted to 15 breaches of the Fair Trading Act. But that’s was a long time ago. In the ensuing years, Jenny went on to a media career and today she is part of the TVNZ evening news team. EastLife asked her about the journey from budding scientist to successful journalist. The results of your 2004 school science project [testing the vitamin C content of fruit drink Ribena which led to the makers being convicted of breaching the Fair trading Act ] made headlines everywhere. It seems the project didn’t inspire you to become a scientist but did the coverage, ongoing investigation into the company’s claims and subsequent publicity, influence your decision to pursue journalism? If not what did? I was always interested in media at high school, and took media studies before the commerce commission’s findings, but I would say the experience definitely helped me make the decision to get into journalism. I was absolutely fascinated by the roles of the journalists covering the story, and I was amazed by how quickly they were able to put together stories to play on the radio or television that evening. Now, many of them are my colleagues! On leaving school what tertiary study did you pursue and, after all the investigative work you did on the Ribena project, did you feel you had a head start on some students? I studied journalism at the New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch. I don’t think the work gave me a head start with the course (nothing can prepare you for two hours of intensive shorthand lessons five days a week at 8am!) but I think perhaps I approached things with a little more scepticism. It’s often our job to challenge businesses and organisations, so I’m sure my experience helped.

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After graduating what was your first job; was it in TV or another arm of the media? I did an internship with 3News and was lucky enough to gain a full time job there after 6 months. I stayed for almost nine years before moving to TVNZ. Looking back, do you think your earlier experience with advertising claims made you less idealistic as a young reporter or more cynical than some young colleagues? Yes, I think so, but cynical is such a negative word. I think I just realised it was important to do your own investigations, rather than to trust everything told to you. Pakuranga College principal at the time, Heather McRae says she expected you ‘to go far’. Do you think you have fulfilled her expectations and have you ‘further’ to go? I saw Heather on a job a few years back, and it was lovely to catch up with her. I have a lot to thank Pakuranga College for – it was a wonderful and supportive school. I think I am a pretty ambitious person and I’m looking forward to new challenges in my field. My biggest passion is writing and I hope to keep telling meaningful stories. What do you think about the bandying around of the term ‘fake news’? Have you ever felt any influence whatsoever to skew a story in a particular direction by your employer?

Not at all. At the end of the day, I sign off my name to my stories and take full responsibility for everything I present to the public. It’s a huge privilege to be able to connect with Kiwis and I do not take this lightly. How relevant is TV news in the internet age? Is today’s TV news more about providing the big picture or about breaking news? It does both. And, in a way that the internet will never be able to do. The World Wide Web should really be renamed the Wild, Wild, West. Everyday my hard-working colleagues deliver trustworthy programmes that inform and entertain. Kiwis know that it’s come from a reputable source, and that by the end of the show, they’ve heard everything worth knowing from here and around the world. How important is it for a news broadcaster to relate to an audience? Is it enough to present thoroughly-researched news stories or do you need to look the part, too? The ability to relate is hugely important. At the end of the day, journalists are all human beings living in the same world too. We have the same concerns and fascinations, so in that sense, delivering news in a relatable way happens naturally. How much legwork do you need to do as a presenter? How much help do you get from off-camera journalists working behind the scenes?

I think it’s a common misconception that presenters just read the words. We are, first and foremost, journalists and we work closely with other journalists and producers in finding stories, doing the research, getting the interviews and putting the story together. If you could be Minister of Broadcasting for one day, what would you do first and why? Journalism keeps big businesses honest. I’d make sure there were more opportunities for investigative journalism and long form pieces. If you could invite any three people (living or dead) to dinner, who and why? Sir Edmund Hillary – I had the honour of meeting Sir Ed in high school, but was too nervous to ask the millions of questions I had for him. He’s my Kiwi hero for too many reasons to explain here. His passion for exploration, people and our environment inspires me. My granddad – my granddad was a newspaper journalist in China. He was a great campaigner for press freedoms. He passed away a few years back, and I never had the chance to speak to him about it. Beyoncé - Does this even need explanation? It’s Queen Bey!

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Hitting the tracks A retirement in the Magill household decreed a holiday was in order – Auckland to Wellington by train followed by a road trip visiting remote coastal towns on the North Island’s south east coast staying in AirBnbs before arriving in Napier. JES MAGILL recounts this holiday with a difference. taKinG a road leSS travelled

Retiree’s passion for trains saw us climbing aboard the Northern Explorer early one April morning. We were pleasantly surprised – the train was more modern and the ride faster and smoother than we expected.

Day One dawned with grey skies and it was, ‘Cape Palliser here we come’. Taking SH2 from the capital we travelled over ‘Remutaka’ Hill (note official new spelling) and, taking a sharp right at Featherston, headed 40km south, past Lake Waiarapa to emerge at Palliser Bay’s wild coastline.

Expansive windows meant great views and cell phone coverage kicked in as we approached towns en route. New Zealand’s longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer covers 680km and, whizzing down the island’s backbone, we marvelled at Aotearoa’s iconic scenery afresh. We saw pockets of native bush standing proud, red corrugated iron sheds dotting rolling green hillsides and viaducts over rivers and streams braiding through the terrain. Highlights were the Raurimu Spiral and skimming through the Volcanic Plateau. A significant engineering heritage site, the Spiral solved the challenge of ascending 139m above the steep slopes between the Volcanic Plateau and ravines on the Whanganui River. Seeing

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mountains Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe was spectacular. We reached the capital in 11 hours and loved every minute – good books and the occasional celebratory drink enhanced the journey. The staff were incredibly friendly too; they were great ambassadors for New Zealand. Then followed a couple of days in Wellington soaking up its everappealing vibe with exhibitions, cafés and restaurants lined up and savoured. We stayed at the Bay

Plaza on Oriental Parade and for $140 a night it’s a great place if you’re not after something grand. On our first night we walked just around the corner to Ortega Fish Shack for dinner. Known for quality seafood and steak, there was nothing shack-like about this place and I enjoyed the best eye fillet ever. On the eve of our ‘roadie’ we dined at Havana Bar – a fantastic, awardwinning restaurant which felt so special, it took all our will to leave.

It was exhilarating, standing at the blustery water’s edge where we noticed polar-opposite places to stay on this coast of contrasts. Above the beach there was the super-exclusive Wharekauhau Lodge while, lined up at sea level below, were truly dilapidated offgrid shacks belonging to obsessive fisher people. Heading east towards the Cape we called in at Pirinoa, a blinkand-miss township with an entrepreneurial spirit. Land Girl Coffee House owner, Andrea Didsbury had seen an opportunity catering to the multitudes of cyclists who ride the circuit from Martinborough around the lake. She ensured they were www.eastlife.co.nz

Above, clockwise from left: Andrea Didsbury and support crew at The Land Girl Cafe, Pirinoa; Discover the Rahui Coastal Loop with e-bikes on offer too; Leaving national park southbound. Opposite page: The wild and beautiful Mataikona Coast, near Castlepoint; Oceans View Villa below. well fuelled along with mountain bikers and trampers who enjoy the Remutaka trails. Next up was a hearty seafood chowder at Lake Ferry Hotel overlooking Lake Onoke and Cook Straight. Nestled into the hillside, the hotel was the former departure and delivery point for passengers crossing the lake. The hotel is an easy 40km south of Martinborough then it’s a half hour drive out to the Cape and lighthouse. We followed narrow roads hugging the hills on one side and boisterous surf on the other. Climbing to the lighthouse in 80km winds, we held on real tight to those rails. At the top, the view was awe-inspiring and the wind so strong it was impossible to take photos. There was a popular seal colony too with hundreds of ‘residents’. Seal pups frolicked in the surf in a small bay while the adults sprawled over rocks and even took over the lawn of a holiday home. We’d booked a property at nearby Paua Bay, a contemporary www.eastlife.co.nz

family bach with a great kitchen, thankfully, because dining options were very limited. On an elevated site overlooking the strait, we experienced the force of nature from a safe distance; it was well worth staying the night in this remote and unique outpost. A few kilometres west of Paua Bay is Ngawi, the tiny village famous for commercial crayfishing, more tractors per head of population globally and crazy boat launching. Bulldozers steered the vessels down a steep shingle beach into the water on trailers with massive wheels and drawbars up to 10m long. Worth seeing! It was hard to get a population reading but the cray industry supports 20 to 30 boats. Day Two: It was on to Castlepoint, population 1686 and 170km from the Cape. It’s a popular beach and holiday destination for Waiarapians; its also home to annual festive horse races on the beach. Baches along the windswept seafront were mostly shabby, minus the chic, with modern homes

filling the hillsides to take in those stunning ocean views. There, it was just a short climb to the lighthouse where more breath-taking coastline was revealed and the pub lunch at Castlepoint Hotel & Guesthouse was spot on. We stayed at Freddies Seaside Cottage, north of Castlepoint on Mataikona Road and for $150 a night, what a find – sea views, wood burner and gorgeous décor. Our host Jill, another hospitality entrepreneur, had an equally entrepreneurial daughter Lucinda who operated her business, Rahui Coastal Loop, from her farm. From there, she offers one and threeday cycle adventures, has e-bikes for hire and can provide equally tasteful accommodation for those keen to completely relax, whether doing the cycle trail or not. Day Three: We pushed on to Porongahau, population 195, still following Route 52 which we now knew was used mostly by farmers and locals. Caffeine and café addicts, take a thermos! We had a hunch our Airbnb booking might not be up to scratch

and when we took a peek, this was confirmed. My Retiree thought he’d scored a bargain but at $75 you get what you pay for and there was no way we could stay. Our three-night voucher waiting at gracious Oceans View Villa in Napier was looking very alluring and ringing ahead to confirm it’s availability, we jumped back in the car and headed north in the pouring rain. Bliss. We ended our holiday on a high. Situated above Marine Parade, the villa, with mesmerising views over Hawke’s Bay and Cape Kidnappers, had welcoming décor, a wood burner and a yoga deck overlooking the sea with yoga mat provided. We’d love to go back with a group. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of places to relax gave us a sense of retreat and, being so close to town, meant we had the best of both worlds. All up, our ‘road less travelled’ jaunt worked a treat. Next up, we’re tackling the South Island’s West Coast where more adventures and stunning scenery await. eastlife | june 2019 |

Books to makekidssmile Flit the Fantail and the myStery eGGS It takes a ‘Kat’ to capture the personality of Flit the ‘flighty’ fantail. Along with his friends (including Kiki the kaka and Keri the kiwi) Flit must exercise his sleuthing skills to unravel the mystery of the mystery eggs. Whoever could they belong to? As this fantastic fantailed tale unfolds, all will be revelled. Kat Merewether: Flit the Fantail and the Mystery Eggs | RRP $18.99 | Scholastic

Katt vS doGG Sometimes it pays to keep one’s enemies close, if we’re to sniff our way out of trouble at least. In his latest children’s book, highlyacclaimed author, James Patterson, shares his inimitable humour once again as a clever ‘katt’ (named Molly) and a happy-go-lucky ‘dogg’ (called Oscar) work together to find their way home. James Patterson: Katt vs Dogg | RRP $19.99 | Arrow

bambi the blind alpaca A little companionship can mean so much, as this charming story by Diary Flat lifestyler, Jan Lummis, reveals. Based on a true story, this book proves that two alpacas (particularly when one is blind) are, most definitely, better together. A tale of friendship and overcoming challenges, Bambi the Blind Alpaca is sure to become a bedtime favourite.

GETTING THE BEST FROM yOUR CHILD Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today, centre owner CARyN MAWKES has some suggestions on how to bring out the best in your child. What parent hasn’t occasionally wondered: Why is my child better behaved for everyone else than for me? The simple answer: children test their parents’ limits because they trust you and know you’ll love them no matter what. Here are a few helpful hints : • Resist doing things for your children they can do for themselves. While it may be quicker and easier to do it yourself, this won’t help to make your child more independent. • Try not to redo what they’ve already done. If a child makes his or her bed, resist the urge to smooth the blankets. If they dress themselves in stripes and polka dots, compliment their ‘eclectic’ style. Unless absolutely necessary, don’t ‘fix’ your child’s accomplishments. • Assign a chore. Putting a child in charge of a regular/simple task will build his/her confidence. Just be sure the chore assigned is manageable. The goal is to make children feel like they are contributing family members.

• Let your child work out minor squabbles. Instead of swooping in to settle disputes, stand back and let them try and work it out for themselves – unless someone is going to be hurt. Remember, parents can’t always get there to rescue a child. • Don’t delay discipline. If discipline is required, it should be conducted then and there. • Give children permission to make mistakes. If a child thinks he or she has to do things perfectly, they’ll never take risks for themselves. • Don’t criticise or judge a child’s actions. They may give up on their talents and ideas if these are quashed.

• Praise is the key, especially if your child is not in a cooperative phase. Try to catch them being good. Children repeat behaviours which receive attention.

• Avoid comparing your child to others. Remember, each child is an individual with their own unique traits and talents. Always accept children for who they are.

• If children are always working for a reward, they won’t learn the real reasons for doing things. Reserve rewards for milestones, such as toilet training, but avoid offering them for everyday tasks.

Finally, it is not what we do for our children, but what we’ve taught them to do for themselves that will help them become successful human beings. Good luck in bringing the best out in your child.

Jan Lummis & Jenny Cooper (illustrator): Bambi the Blind Alpaca | RRP $18.99 | Scholastic

KnocK KnocK She’s a laugh and a half that Gerri the giraffe! While Gerri may fancy herself to be quite the comedian, will her neighbours all agree? Loaded with ‘knock knock’ jokes, this book is liable to have little ones in fits of laughter, particularly considering Gerri is not the usual ‘who’ who’s there. Deano Yipadee & Paul Beavis (illustrator): Knock Knock | RRP $18.99 | Scholastic

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How would you spell ‘success’? Although success may mean different things to different people, engendering independence, responsibility and self-motivation in children is crucial to them developing into well-adjusted adults, Esther Wojcicki contends. The antithesis to ‘helicopter parenting’, Esther’s approach has seen impressive results; two of her daughters are CEOs (one of youTube) and the third is a leading medical researcher. An insightful guide, this book could well play a role in the formative years of the next generation of humanity’s best and brightest. Esther Wojcicki: How to Raise Successful People| RRP $35| Hutchinson

the baKer’S companion It’s not so easy to fake it when you bake it! Perhaps one of the most technically precise styles of cooking, baking requires more than just a little know-how if we’re expecting to ‘rise’ to the occasion. Fortunately, with her latest book, the iconic Allyson Gofton is on hand to help. Featuring more than 100 recipes for everything from breads, cakes, pies, tarts, biscuits and brownies, to puddings, pavlovas and more, The Baker’s Companion also serves up advice regarding common baking pitfalls by the spoonful. Allyson Gofton: The Baker’s Companion | RRP $55 | Penguin www.eastlife.co.nz

the Gut Friendly cooKbooK Reviewed by a registered dietitian, the recipes in this book are designed especially with those who need to follow a gluten-free diet in mind. Since Alana Scott was diagnosed with allergies, coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome, she has been on a mission to develop flavoursome dishes as this new books reveals.

Alana Scott: The Gut Friendly Cookbook| RRP $45 | Random House NZ

Every single human being feels anxious at times. However, what happens when children feel as though their worries will overwhelm them? In this book, parenting authors, Michael Grose and Dr Jodi Richardson, seek to assist parents (especially those who have never been directly affected by anxiety disorders) to make better sense of how anxiety can prove crippling and what can be done to help. Michael Grose and Dr Jodi Richardson: Anxious Kids – How children can turn their anxiety into resilience | RRP $40 | Penguin Life Australia

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Some say we are what we eat; others that, until we know who we are, we can’t really know what we should be eating. Practised on the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, Ayurveda recognises three principle doshas (constitutions), each of which impacts on how our bodies process various foods. In this book, Ayurvedic health coach and yoga teacher, Jody Vassallo, helps readers discover their dosha and delivers a wide range of recipes to suit.

Is that ‘burning’ an internal flame? If so, it could mean you’re suffering from acid reflux or it could simply mean that you’re motivated to living life in the best possible health. Aside from helping fight off diseases, the right balance of diet and exercise can also ensure we feel better along the way. In this book, Dr Mulgan provides fresh insights into everything from super foods to an anti-inflammatory tool kit, all designed to help us chart our own, tailor-made suitable path to wellbeing.

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One of the most distinctive faces in New Zealand fi lm and theatre, Ian Mune OBE has more than just a tale or two to tell. Recently, JON RAWLINSON had the privilege of hearing a few of these when speaking with this acclaimed actor, director and writer.

‘Winston Churchill’ New Zealand film and theatre legend, Ian Mune, may not have dabbled in politics but he has become rather familiar with those who did. During Auckland Theatre Company’s most recent production, The Audience, Ian was an obvious choice to play Winston Churchill. “I read the script and was startled at how moved I was,” he says. “It’s an incredible story and I think she [the Queen] would be intrigued to learn that the writer twigged so well to her characteristics.” Written by Peter Morgan (creator of The Crown TV series), the production saw Ian reprise the role of Churchill, who he also played in the 2004 TV movie Countdown to D-Day. “Churchill was such a strong character and there’s plenty of material to work from. you look at all these depictions of him and everyone’s aiming to achieve the same thing. But, even with a historical figure, you have to put your own stamp on the role. “Whoever you’re playing, you have to ask: ‘who am I, where do I come from and what do I want?’ Every time you open your mouth or move a muscle, you’re trying to achieve something. you can’t just say the lines; you have to make yourself

become the character by trying to achieve whatever it is they’re trying to achieve. That’s what brings a character to life.” In recent years, Ian has also appeared in Auckland Theatre Company’s (ATC) productions of To Kill a Mockingbird and The Cherry Orchard, as well as directing Once on Chunuk Bair. Although he’s not expecting to take to the stage for ATC again this season, he is keen to be involved in future. “It would be nice,” he smiles. “I’ve been an actor for more than 60 years and I’ll be involved in [theatre], one way or another, until I can’t walk anymore just because it’s what I do.” I suggest that, even if he couldn’t walk he could always have a pop at playing Roosevelt; he laughs, but, really, it wouldn’t surprise me. Ian hopes to direct more theatre in future. “Directing isn’t about ‘directing’ people to do this or that; it’s about ensuring everyone knows which direction we’re going in. you then give everyone, all very creative people, the information needed to do their thing. I like the independence of directing theatre (in particular) because you’re given

the job of telling the story and you just get on with it,” he says. Originally from West Auckland, Ian trained as a teacher before joining Wellington’s Downstage Theatre and the Welsh Theatre Company before joining Auckland’s Mercury Theatre. Over the years, he’s played as many roles behind the camera or curtain as on stage or screen. With regards to movies, his ‘highlight reel’ reads like a ‘what’s what’ of Kiwi cinema, writing, directing and/or acting in such films as Sleeping Dogs, Goodbye Pork Pie, Came a Hot Friday and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?. He was even a second unit director (and played a small cameo) in Lord of the Rings. Beginning in the ‘70s, Ian helped shape New Zealand’s unique on-screen identity; he credits a dinner party meeting as setting the stage for his switch of focus from theatre to film. “Back then, there was a feeling that if you wanted something done, the Government had to do it. We had state-run radio, TV, and the Film Unit was part of the tourist board. Stepping away from that may have been an off-shoot, but it wasn’t what we were trying to do; our

interest was just in telling a good yarn and earning enough money to pay the rent,” he recalls. “I ran into Roger [Donaldson] in about ‘71 or ’72 and we got on like a house on fire. We agreed there and then that we had to make a New Zealand movie; it took us a few years, but we got there.” Ian and Roger cut their on-screen teeth on advertisements and TV shows before making their first feature film, an adaptation of CK Stead’s nightmarish dystopian novel, Smith’s Dream titled Sleeping Dogs (1975). While Goodbye Pork Pie (co-written with Geoff Murphy) was given a ‘re-boot’ in 2017, it appears Sleeping Dogs will likely be left to lie, for now at least. Overall, Ian has preferred whichever medium (stage or screen) he’s been working in at any given time. However, he notes a crucial difference between the two: “Making a film is so artificial. When you’re in the middle of a paddock with a couple of actors, the viewer doesn’t see the 30 or 40 crew standing around with lights and microphones – there’s a f-ing great army of people! The trick is not making it look that way on the screen.”

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win! when the crowd StopS roarinG win! double paSSeS to peter & the wolF live Crying ‘wolf’ is sometimes the only thing a poor boy can do! An immortal musical feast awaits audiences at Auckland City’s ASB Theatre (Aotea Centre) but, all going well, young Pete won’t be on the menu! A family-friendly classic by Sergei Prokofiev, Peter & the Wolf is the perfect introduction to classical music for young minds. Thanks to Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, we have THREE double passes to the 2pm performance (July 21) up for grabs.

With 52 matches for the All Blacks (including 20 internationals) under his belt, Neven MacEwan was on top of the world. But what happens when a relatively young man rapidly shifts from stardom to living a work-a-day life? In this candid and moving memoir, Neven (an All Black from 1956 to 1962) shares his experiences, from his moments of glory on field to moments of near tragedy once he retired from our national sport. Complete with a forward by renowned commentator, Keith Quinn, this book also provides sage advice to stars of the future. Neven MacEwan: When the Crowd Stops Roaring | RRP $39.99| Wild Side Publishing

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Oils are precious ingredients in body care, known for helping protect the skin’s barrier and for soothing the skin. The new delicately scented NIVEA Body Oil Infused Lotion range is formulated to combine natural ingredients and precious oils, including argan oil, almond oil and jojoba oil, to nourish and help transform dry skin into smooth, radiant skin. The three new, fast-absorbing NIVEA Body Oil Infused Lotions (RRP $10.99 each) include Cherry Blossom & Jojoba Oil; Rose & Argan Oil and Vanilla & Almond Oil. Thanks to NIVEA, EastLife has a pack of all three body lotions to give away to one lucky reader – what a treat! eastlife | june 2019 |

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Oversized styles with a legging, skinny pant or just boots are among the season’s trendsetters at Zebrano, Newmarket. Look for plenty of draping accompanied by warm autumn shades – reds and browns – plus gorgeous florals which never fade. Word on the street is ‘more is better’ so, wear texture, colour or print from top to toe, or drape around you to make it a wrap! Remember to check your body shape to make sure the length is right! Coats, ponchos and wraps are the season’s essential outer layers – the days of one person, one coat are gone, ensure your wardrobe has a mix.

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Carried Away: Bags Unpacked, opening on June 13, is set to reveal more than 150 bags and explores stories associated with their creation and the people who used them, revealing sometimes unsuspected human histories.

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everyday bags A fascinating new exhibition is in the bag at Auckland War Memorial Museum and is sure to carry the day and the interest of those who know the value of a holdall.

Everything from handbags and briefcases to plastic bags, backpacks, chatelaines, kete, miser’s purses, basikete and poha are there to reflect diverse uses of bags across cultures.

Applied Arts and Design curator at the museum, Grace Lai says, “The bag reveals as much as it conceals. The intention behind both the exhibition and the book [created to accompany the exhibition] is to unpack the values and meanings

assigned to bags by individuals and society, past and present.” Examining the design, materials, and techniques used to create what are both everyday objects and items of art and design, the display will also tap into a desire to pry into the bags of others – visitors can pack a digital tote bag by digitally scanning a personal item from their own bag. Projections will also demonstrate

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the techniques used to make the bags, such as leather work and weaving, and there will be a series fr tours and workshops throughout the course of the event which runs until October. The publication, Carried Away: Bags Unpacked, published by Allen and Unwin, has been created to accompany the exhibition which is divided into four sections, plant, animal, synthetic and mineral, according to the bags materiality.

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GO BOLDLY INTO WINTER!

It’s pretty well time to break out the winter woollies and for many fashionistas, including the creative team behind popular label, Madly Sweetly, that means favourite Kiwi colour – black will be in the mix . However, while the Madly Sweetly range embraces our beloved black, it also includes autumn brights such as pumpkin as showcased in the relaxed, chunky knit Willy Wonker sweater (right).

So, try infusing splashes of printed hues and shades such as terracotta, mustard and cerulean blue, into your winter wardrobe – stand out in the crowd! The key to wrapping up warm this season lies in gorgeous knits, bold colours and a nod to over-size garments – ideal when layering – you’ll feel Madly Sweetly fantastic!!

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Beauty COUNTER ‘deer’ to our SKin Cleopatra bathed in asp’s milk while goat’s milk is key to many beauty formulas but now unique kotia skin care taps into the regenerative powers of New Zealand deer milk. Kotia is the world’s first deer milk skincare made with 100% pure New Zealand deer milk, combined with scientifically researched active ingredients to nourish the skin. Its potent ingredients are formulated to provide rejuvenating nourishment, hydration and anti-ageing benefits while creating a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss. This month we feature the kotia’s revitalising hand and nail cream (RRP $34.00), a rich, deeply nourishing and restorative cream scientifically developed to strengthen nails and improve skin roughness. Available from Farmers and selected Unichem and Life Pharmacies.

winter Sun protection Sunseekers escaping to warmer climates need to pack their beauty essentials, and Bondi Sands has just the line-up of seasonal ‘musthaves’ ranging from the Bondi Sands Protect & Tan SPF 15 Tanning Oil (RRP $24.99) – designed to protect skin whilst encouraging a natural glow – to the post-tan relief of Bondi Sands’ Aloe Vera Moisturising Gel Spray (RRP $14.99) for instant after sun cooling and hydration. Don’t forget to pack Bondi Sands’ Aloe Vera SPF30 Sunscreen Spray (RRP $17.99) and last, but not least, pucker up with Bondi’s Lip Balm with SPF15 and Vitamin E (RRP $9.99)to ensure kissable lips all holiday long. Bondi Sands is available from Farmers, Unichem and Life pharmacies.

here’S to mud in your eye! For many people an invigorating shower is a ‘must’ to start the day but who would have thought a little clay might freshen your shower experience? Well, it can, indeed! The new NIVEA Shower Clay Fresh range uses white kaolin clay in a completely new formula which balances cleansing, freshness and care. The three variants, with nature-inspired aromas, are formulated to remove dirt particles and deeply cleanse the skin without drying it out. They include: Nivea Shower Clay Fresh – ginger and basil, hibiscus and sage and blue agave and lavender (RRP $6.58, 250ml).

chanGe up your morninG routine Wellness company 1Above is challenging Kiwis to review their morning coffee routine with its new everyday effervescent tablets formulated to help maintain mental clarity by combating fatigue and sleepiness. Because one coffee can easily turn into two, three, and even four, 1Above’s effervescent tablets offer a solution to cutting down caffeine intake whilst delivering a daily energy boost and providing an antidote to jetlag, stress, fatigue and even hangovers. They come in two gluten-free flavours – deliciously sweet berry and refreshing citrus and contain vitamins, electrolytes and antioxidants as well as pycnogenol, a French maritime bark which acts as an antioxidant and antiinflammatory. Just dissolve a tablet in water and drink. Available in single tube (10 tablets), two tube and four tube packs online at www.live1above.com.

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GorGeouS hair the eaSy way Bad hair days can occasionally plague us all but, thankfully, the day may be saved by Salt of the Earth volumising and texturising spray from Holistic Hair. A natural and effective styling solution designed to give root lift, texture and curl definition to hair, it contains pink Himalayan mineral-rich salt to promote lift and texture with Kalahari melon oil to moisturise and protect hair. This lotion is further enhanced with cedarwood, lavender, lime and orange. It is suitable for wavy, curly, normal, fine or thinning hair and is vegan-friendly – no animal testing either. Available through Vivo hair salons and selected outlets (RRP $25.99).

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What skin lesion is this? Some common pigmented skin lesions

1 Junctional naevus: which sits between the dermis and epidermis.

4 This summer we have seen an alarming increase in the number of melanomas presenting to our clinic. It’s time to show some pictures again to help educate people about the different types of ‘moles’ and pigmented skin lesions that the human skin can grow. It can be quite alarming to see the different spots and tumours that can appear on one’s skin, especially with advancing years.

Pigmented seborrheic keratosis: benign soft warty from light brown to tan to black and raised. May be crusty or irritated. Common on the temples, hands and backs of those over 60 who’ve had too much sun in the past. They are benign but some can mimic melanoma, a problem!

2 Compound naevus: which lies in the upper dermis and epidermis.

If your GP is concerned or unsure about what you have I’m happy to do a single lesion or a full body skin check (with underwear on). If you have any lesions of concern in your ‘personal parts’ I will check these for you with my practice nurse present.

7a 7a. Raised and ulcerated, looks nasty.

Intradermal naevus: lies in the dermis and pushes the epidermis up, usually soft and ﬂeshy and may be pedunculated.

5 Dysplastic naevus: dark ﬂat lesion with irregular edges and colour pattern. It is benign but may turn into a melanoma later. It’s best to remove these early before trouble with melanoma occurs.

To keep it simple we are showing a few of the common pigmented skin lesions. Check yourself and or your partner’s skin next time you/he/she gets out of the shower. If there are any large dark lesions over 6mm diameter or small black ones 2-4 mm diameter see your GP initially to get them checked.

6 Superﬁcial spreading melanoma: may get over a cm in diameter, ﬂat, with blue/black pigment, or light to dark brown pigment with irregular edges. Needs removal before it begins to invade deeply.

If in doubt, check it out and maybe cut it out!

7b. Flat, black with intense red/brown colour variation and a blue/white veil. It looks nasty, too.

7. Nodular malignant melanoma. Raised, thickened version of 6 above, may have intense colour variation, a blue/white surface ‘veil’ and ulceration. Once a melanoma starts to invade vertically down into the dermis of the skin it is getting dangerous to your health. Such lesions need urgent diagnosis and surgical excision and if there is a potential for spread internally the local lymph nodes need to be sampled as well, known as a ‘sentinel node biopsy’.

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Kristine Jensen, owner-optometrist of Eyes of Howick talks about the effectiveness of today’s contact lenses. Every day, I have the pleasure of fitting my patients with contact lenses. It is gratifying as they begin to experience the freedom of being able to ‘see’ without glasses. While this is a daily occurrence for me, and it is easy to take these small optical devices for granted, we shouldn’t lose sight of how this technology has transpired. It was Leonardo Da Vinci, c1508, who proposed that dunking one’s head in a spherical bowl of water could improve your vision. Although this experiment was unlikely to have ever taken place – given that it may have drowned the subject – the idea was born that a transparent convex surface filled with liquid allowed for the focusing of light. Philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes, 1637, reasoned that glass test tubes in direct contact with the cornea would aid vision. Again, this was not practical but the idea of corneal neutralisation was beginning to take shape. In 1801, Thomas Young, scientist, reduced the size of the aforementioned water tubes to create a ‘lens’, which was fitted to the cornea with a wax seal allowing for a pocket of water between the lens and the cornea. This had to be held with the head in a downward facing position to prevent the liquid being lost. Great if you were happy looking at your

YVONNE VANNOORT, from Sanctuary Dental, Bishop Dunn Place, Botany talks about the importance of custom-fitted mouth guards

feet all day! Astronomer, Sir John Herschel, 1827, proposed making a gelatine mould of the eye to create a lens to sit against the cornea, thus neutralising any focusing error of the cornea itself. Depending on which reports you believe, the first glass contact lens was created by either German glassblower F.A.Muller (1887) or scientist Adolf Fick and optician Edouard Kalt(1888) Contact lenses today: We live in fortunate times as technology enables us to wear contact lenses which are comfortable, breathable and safe for much longer wearing times than in the past. Much development surrounds daily contact lenses which provide the most hygienic and convenient option of optical correction. With the Precision 1 daily contact lens launch and the Big Try On campaign, wearers are invited to participate in a free trial of the latest in contact lens technology. What better way to experience what contact lenses can do for you and your lifestyle?

Teeth are precious but they can be prone to a few knocks in life especially during the winter sports season. Sports injuries can, in fact, result in a tooth needing a lifetime of treatment continuing on from the initial injury. A simple knock to a tooth can damage the nerve and sometimes it is months, even years, before a tooth which has discoloured or gone a grey colour, is noticed. A tooth which dies needs either a root filling or extraction. Replacing the tooth means having a plate which you take in and out of the mouth, a bridge held in by the adjacent teeth or a dental implant. Broken teeth can need a filling or a crown if a significant part of the tooth is missing. A mouth guard made from moulds of your teeth (we call them impressions) means your teeth are well protected and cushioned if you are knocked. This really good fit of the mouth guard also protects your jaw, your head and your mouth in general.

If you are keen to discover if these are the right lenses for you book an appointment with us today and #seewhathappens.

Once impressions are taken, we need a day or two to make the mouth guard. We check that it fits well and you are comfortable when it’s in your mouth so you can perform to your best!

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awareness within our community of dental injuries caused by not wearing a custom-fitted mouth guard we have a special offer in store which comes on the back of the following statistics. In 2017 a total of 2817 sportsrelated dental claims were accepted by ACC, with 900 of those claims being from rugby alone. Many players using regular store-bought mouth guards may be unaware that with those mouth guards, the sizing is limited, and any modification in the mouth such as a boil and bite guards can jeopardise the protection of not only the teeth but also the player’s skull including the jaw and neck. Custom-fitted mouth guards are made for the individual with the best quality materials making it comfortable to wear and helping prevent and reduce concussion, jaw, neck and soft tissue injuries. Custom-fitted guards help cushion against impact caused when playing sport. To help improve past statistics Sanctuary Dental is offering an amazing reduction to help make a custom-fitted mouth guard more affordable for players. Usually our fee for a custom-fitted mouth guard is $150 but we are offering our community players a $99 special for limited time only so call us now. *T&C’s apply.

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Suffering from a painful bunion or stiff big toe? By STEFAN R. EDWARDS, Podiatric Surgeon FNZCPS Painful big toe joints are a common foot disorder and people often suffer unnecessarily for years, avoiding treatment which historically has earned a poor reputation, causing extreme pain or failed results. As a podiatric surgeon, I specialise in forefoot reconstruction and commonly treats patients who suffer from bunions or painful stiff big toe joints, (Hallux Limitus/ Rigidus). A bunion begins with a leaning of the big toe, gradually changing the angles of the affected bones, slowly producing the characteristic bump which becomes increasingly

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remove the bump of bone, correct the changes in the bony structure of the foot and correct soft tissue changes which may also have occurred.

This can be caused by wear and tear (osteoarthritis), a genetic predisposition, trauma, inflammatory diseases e.g. gout or rheumatoid arthritis.

The length of the recovery period will vary, depending factors including the extent of your deformity, x-ray findings, age and activity level.

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3 to 4 weeks post-operative, with no need for the use of general anaesthetic, hospitalisation or casting. They also report postoperative discomfort rather than pain which resolves 48 hours after their surgery. If you do have any questions relating to your bunion or foot problem, please feel free to contact my rooms or contact us through our website www.footcentre.co.nz and we will do our best to help.

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DINING

kabuki Teppanyaki ResTauRanT Elegant and theatrical, Kabuki Teppanyaki Restaurant Auckland is surely the best teppanyaki restaurant in New Zealand. The spectacular teppan style combines the very best of New Zealand produce and traditional Japanese cuisine. Bring some heat to your next dinner outing – whether it is for a birthday, hen’s night or stag-do, enjoy food juggling, a fiery performance and a unique culinary experience. Book now via bookings@spak.stamford.com.au or phone 09 309 8888! Stamford Plaza Auckland, 22-26 Albert St, Auckland Monday-Saturday from 5-10pm

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Who can resist a vegetable-packed broth with tender lamb? It’s the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day and if you make extra to pop in the freezer, you’ll also have a healthy go-to meal when time poor. prep: 15 mins cook: 2 hours 30 mins Serves 4

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lamb: • 2-3 Quality Mark lamb shanks • 2 litres vegetable stock or other light flavoured stock • 1 bay leaf, sprig of thyme and rosemary • 1 onion, diced • 2 Tbsp pearl barley • 1 large carrot, diced • 1 small leek, white and light green parts only, well washed and finely sliced • 1 small turnip, peeled and diced • 1/2 small swede, peeled and diced • 1 stick celery, strings removed with a vegetable peeler and finely sliced • 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley • Sriracha sauce (optional)

method Place lamb shanks, herbs and stock in large saucepan. Boil then skim away any fat rising to the surface. Lower heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour. Skim away any further fat, then add onion and pearl barley and continue simmering, covered for a further hour. Add carrot, leek, turnip, swede and celery to broth then taste and season. Continue to simmer for 30 mins or until vegetables are just tender. Remove lamb shanks from pan and place on a board. Pull away meat and cut into smaller pieces which will sit easily on a soup spoon. Remove herbs and discard. Return lamb to pan, bring back up to boil and finally check seasoning. Serve in warmed soup bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Drizzle with Sriracha sauce for a bit of heat. eastlife | june 2019 |

s e n i g r e b u a Stuffed These aubergines are filled with a delicious combination of lamb mince, onion, garlic, cumin, nutmeg and chilli flakes. The subtle, sweet flavour and soft texture of aubergine is the perfect casing for our lamb. Prep: 50 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Serves 4

Ingredients Lamb • 500g Quality Mark lamb mince • 1 red onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg • Good pinch dried chilli flakes • 1 cup fresh or ready-made tomato pasta sauce • 1 Tbsp tomato paste Aubergines • 2 medium-sized aubergines To serve • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan • Green salad

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a shallow oven tray with baking paper. Aubergines: Cut the aubergines in half lengthwise and cut out most of the flesh, leaving a 1cm border. Roughly chop the aubergine flesh and set aside. Place aubergine skins on the tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and place in the oven. Cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Lamb: Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the aubergine flesh. Cook until soft and golden. Lower the heat and add the onion and cook for a further 5 minutes until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute, then sprinkle in the spices and cook until aromatic. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Increase the heat and add the lamb mince. Brown, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the mince. Lower the heat and stir in the tomato pasta sauce and paste and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Return the aubergine spice mixture to the pan and season. To serve: Remove aubergines from the oven and spoon lamb mixture into the skins. Top with the parmesan and return to the oven for 20 minutes. Cook until hot and golden on top. Serve with a green salad.

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Staying trim Savoury sensation or sweet treat, for most of us food is to be enjoyed but eating is no fun if it sparks a guilt trip. That’s why this recipe for a rich and luxurious chocolate mousse from WaHiki coconut creamery might tickle your tummy yet allow the waistline to stay trim.

KETO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE inGredientS: • 5 Tbsp WaHiki Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream • 1 can of full fat coconut cream • 1 Tbsp coconut milk • 1 tsp stevia • 3 Tbsp organic raw cacao powder (not cocoa) • 1 tsp vanilla essence

method Place can of coconut cream in fridge overnight then open and scoop top layer of hardened coconut cream off top (about half the can will be cream

then bottom half will be coconut water). Place into a blender with WaHiki ice cream, coconut milk, stevia and cacao powder (high in anti-oxidants, iron and magnesium) and vanilla essence. Using a vanilla pod and scraping out the seeds will also deliver a extra vanilla flavour. Blend until well combined and smooth. If it’s not blending well then add a tiny bit more coconut milk. When blended scoop into a glass or dish and place in fridge for at least a couple of hours.

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Spiced Apple & Dulce De Leche Bars inGredientS

As the temperature drops, there will be time enough for the winter blues; until then, jazz up your diet with these sweet treats. Featuring JAZZ apples (in season and in stores now), these spiced apple bars make for the perfect snack.

crumble and base • 250g butter, cubed • 200g plain flour • 150g rolled oats • 140g brown sugar • 50g coconut • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp vanilla essence Filling • 720g JAZZ apples, peeled, cored and quartered • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp ground ginger • 380g tin of dulce de leche (caramel)

method Preheat oven to 180ºC. Line 20x20cm tin with baking paper. Place crumble ingredients in a bowl and mix until completely incorporated. Press 2/3 of mixture into tin. Place remaining mixture in the frigde. This will make it easier to crumble up later. Use the back of a spoon to smooth base out evenly. Bake for 15 minutes then set aside to cool. Cut apples into thin slices, place in pot over a low heat along with ground spices. Cook for 10mins or until apples have just started soften. Don’t let them get mushy. Smear 2/3 of the dulce de leche over the baked base then top with apples. Use your hands to crumble the remaining crumble mixture over the apples. Bake for 25-30mins or until golden brown. Leave in tin to cool completely before cutting into squares. Place remaining caramel in a microwave proof bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or until runny. Drizzle over bars and chill.

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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.

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beer & oySterS – ShucK oF the draw If the idea of having freshly-caught seafood delivered to your door paired with a box of beer sounds a little fishy, you’re not alone. However, for a limited time (until June 12, while stocks last), that’s exactly what Liquor King is offering, packs of a dozen Stella Artois along with a dozen live oysters from Freshcatch – see lk.co.nz for more information. But if you miss the boat, no need to worry because there are plenty of other options to choose from, via freshcatch.co.nz, featuring almost every type of seafood under the sun, or sea at least.

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Nineties’ youth may have decided that ‘reality bites’, but, after years of fighting commuter traffic, they’ve probably now concluded that they didn’t even know the half of it! Thankfully, help is on hand courtesy of Revive Bites. Available from supermarkets nationwide in a range of flavours (RRP $5.49 per tub), these delicious little morsels from Revive Cafe are loaded with energy, protein and fibre, making them ideal for a quick and easy breakfast on the move, even when the traffic seems to sit still.

new nutS maKe the cut you don’t have to have nuts to work in media but, as they provide a quick energy burst, they do come in handy when exercising the ‘old nut’. And, the most recent inclusions in the Nutters range (Nut ‘n’ Bean Boost and The BBQ Crew) are no exception. Big on crunch, while packing a whole lot of punch when it comes to flavour, these tasty additions are available (from RRP $3.50 per pack) from Countdown stores nationwide.

healthy & taSty – prayerS anSwered! Prebiotics and probiotics may help ensure good gut health but it seems we need not take a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. Free of dairy, gluten, refined sugars, additives and preservatives, Body Balance Coconut yoghurts from Cathedral Cove are a godsend for anyone looking for the right mix of good health and great flavour. Available in Vanilla Bean & Chia and Blueberry & Chia varieties, Cathedral Cove yoghurts can be purchased (RRP $11.50 per 500ml glass jar) at supermarkets and health stores nationwide. eastlife | june 2019 |

OUT OF EUROPE

Lounge lizards TAKE NOTE

SnaKe newS: Who says the leisure set can only lounge on traditional two or three-seaters? Defying convention, Dom Edizioni

has developed sumptuous sofas which practically slither through the room. The latest edition (the Snake) is a tempting choice but this Italian designer has plenty more

luxurious and stylish sofas on offer and suited to a wide range of decor choices. Although Dom Edizioni furniture

is not available from chain stores – sorry IKEA fans! – it can be ordered online and shipped to New Zealand by arrangement. To contact the company, see domedizioni.com.

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Skylights – NATURAL OPTION FOR DARK ROOMS Skylights are ideal for lighting rooms naturally, especially where kitchens or hallways don’t enjoy a lot of direct sunlight.

amonG the advantaGeS oF SKyliGhtS are: • natural light. Skylights allow more light to reach your home’s interior, even in places which aren’t located near windows. This boosts your overall quality of life since exposure to natural light has been shown to improve mood and productivity. • energy effi ciency. Because they let in so much light, skylights mean not having to turn on the lights too often. In turn, this can reduce electricity bills and save on money. What’s more, vented skylights can be opened to allow air to circulate, which can help with cooling the home during summer.

• increased home value. Skylights can offer a good return on investment. They increase a home’s market value by adding aesthetic flair to the exterior, brightening up the interior and improving a home’s energy efficiency. • extended space. Skylights make spaces feel more open and spacious. They’re a great choice for rooms such as bathrooms, which can feel cramped without windows. In Keep in mind that’s it’s important to work with a professional when addition, skylights won’t having skylights installed so you don’t end up losing heat or having compromise your privacy moisture leak in through the ceiling. A roofing professional will be the way regular windows able to recommend the best skylight products for your needs. do.

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White, light and beautiful Some might think replacing a white lacquer kitchen with a white lacquer kitchen would render few changes but Kitchens on Highbrook’s renewal of the kitchen in John and Patricia Fitzpatrick’s Meadowlands home, from white to white, is stunning. “We decided to follow the original footprint because we didn’t want to pull up and replace the floor tiles which run from the front entrance right through to the kitchen. They were still in excellent condition and matched our overall décor,” Patricia says. “In addition, when standing at the double sink I look out over our deck and pretty garden so there was no need to redesign cabinet placement.” Although the Fitzpatrick’s initial brief for a new look contained

similarities to the old, in fact, the new kitchen is entirely different. “This time we opted for soft-close drawers and cupboards – no handles – and the former darktoned laminate counter top and breakfast bar has been replaced and re-shaped with granite. The colour ‘steel grey’ is an attractive mix of black and grey tones. We’ve also included concealed lighting and had all new LEDs installed for enhanced light.” Kitchens on Highbrook director, Andy Wood says, furthermore, the kitchen’s uncomplicated façade actually hides a number of clever innovations to make a cook’s life easy. “Two generous, pull out space towers can be used for anything from crockery to pantry items and, in this instance, the two

corner cupboards include not an ordinary carousel but the easy to use, swivel action, two tiered Le Mans unit from Häfele which is streamlined and extremely functional,” Andy explains. “The usual under-sink cupboards with mid-height shelf have been replaced with drawers, the top drawer being designed to fit around the sink bowls and waste disposer to contain a range of kitchen cleaners. With a second, full drawer underneath, the overall result is extremely efficient use of this space.” With efficiency a keynote of this attractive kitchen, it also includes a drop-down spice cabinet inserted under top-hung cupboards next to the induction hobs and underbench oven. Patricia, who admits to be on the

shorter side of life, says it is very practical providing her with easy access to essential cookery items. “We just love the way this streamlined kitchen looks and work,” she says. “By utilising every area possible, it is extremely serviceable. We are delighted with the job Andy and his team at Kitchens on Highbrook have done in bringing the whole job together in a mere few weeks without any hitches. I would definitely recommend the company to others.”

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From past to present Furniture options today are many and varied but for householders seeking to escape conservatism, or to avoid the contemporary, then perhaps there’s a place for ‘tradition’ – the kind that dates back hundreds of years. Egypt, Europe and India is home to some real treasures, many crafted centuries ago, which Anne Strachan, owner of Global Home Interiors has been quick to secure. Her Marua Rd shop in Mt Wellington is packed with age-old pieces from the other side of the world as well as newer items fashioned from recycled

timbers and metals to retain remnants of their heritage. “In particular, I have Egyptian doors and gates dating back several hundred years,” Anne says. “As people there look to modern replacements they are still failing to appreciate the workmanship in the beautiful handcrafted items, they are discarding.” “Because ‘the past’ is still available in abundance, and its value mostly unrealised, I have been able to purchase some wonderful items. I love the form and intricacies demonstrated by those early

craftsmen but I warn shoppers, everything arrives here in its natural state. “Sometimes, I spend hours cleaning away the dust and dirt but I do not paint or polish; it is up to the new owners to leave their purchases natural or to fashion them to their own taste.” For those seeking genuine antiquities, here are just a few items Anne has gathered from Egypt, Europe and India.

1: One metre high vintage Egyptian metal light fitting ($1499); 2: Vintage Egyptan iron gate or panel, 2m h x 1m w ($1295); 3: Vintage Egyptian tea house chair ($99 each); 4: One metre, European vintage cast iron cross ($779); 5: Vintage Egyptian door with metal inset ($1499 per pair); 6: Vintage wooden churns ($169 and plunger style $189); 7: Timber jewellery cabinet with concealed drawers ($69); 8: Metal lantern ($159, candles extra); 9: Vintage well bucket from Europe ($169).

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ys beats a good day at “A bad day’s hunting alwa t part of hunting, the work but, for me, the wors joy gger; I defi nitely don’t en hardest, is pulling the tri killing animals.”

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Andrew Kitchener

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Equally at home stalking his quarry in the bush as on Paparoa Park, Whitford’s Andrew Kitchener’s passion for sport stems from a love of the... game. JON RAWLINSON reports. He may be a hot shot hunter but there are more strings to Andrew Kitchener’s bow. “I played 10 years in the premiers for the [Howick] Hornets. We were in third division when I joined,” the former Howick College student recalls. “I was with them when they won third division and second division finals and the Fox Memorial Grand Final in 2011. I’ve just recently qualified to play masters now.” A self-confessed ‘adventure junky’, Andrew has turned his hand to many sports over the years – including fishing, diving, motocross, surfing, snowboarding and more. But, beginning with shooting pests (such as rabbits and possums) on his parent’s farm as a youngster, Andrew has long been hooked on hunting. “My first deer actually came from the farm. Dad set up a little hunt for me – he was just getting out of farming deer at the time so the stag was going to be turned into sausages anyway,” he recalls. “I grew up knowing deer well – how they sensed things, how they acted – and I always loved getting out into the bush. I put two of my favourite things together and it went from there.” To some, the thrill of the hunt is measured by the placement of the shot. However, to Andrew, the kill is the least pleasurable aspect of the sport. “A bad day’s hunting always beats www.eastlife.co.nz

a good day at work but, for me, the worst part of hunting, the hardest, is pulling the trigger; I definitely don’t enjoy killing animals,” he contends.

(including rare Danish White red deer and Arapawa sheep, a wilier cousin of the merino), Andrew expects the business will open later this year.

“If you can go out 10 times or more without shooting anything, and still be just as excited to go out again, I reckon you’re in it for the right reasons: to switch off from this fast-paced life, get away from your cell phone and enjoy the beautiful scenery. And, if you manage to bag a deer, that’s a bonus.”

Without hunters paying for the privilege of keeping introduced, wild species (such as ducks and deer) in check, the cost associated with government culling would skyrocket, Andrew contends.

Should his new business venture (Adventure Hunting – a game reserve set on the Kaipara Harbour) hit its mark, Andrew will guide others towards claiming a bonus or two as well. “Adventure Hunting will enable guests to hunt 100 percent organic, fully traceable venison in a controlled environment,” he explains. “Hunting will be a major part of the business but, as we’ll be hosting overseas clients, we’re hoping to offer much more. I have my helicopter licence so I can also take them on scenic tours and we’ll be laying on food, drinks, vineyard tours and the likes as well.” There’s no escaping the fact that hunting is a dangerous and (potentially) deadly sport. However, Adventure Hunting will seek to minimise risk as much as possible. “It’ll be a safer option (ideal for inexperienced hunters) than hunting on DOC land because there’ll be only one rifle out there at any given time. As their guide, my sole focus will be on ensuring the hunter is safe while I put them in a position to take their shot.” Once the Kaipara property has been fully stocked with trophy animals from the family farm

“If hunting was abolished, pests would get out of control. If deer aren’t kept in check, they will do huge damage to our native flora and fauna. Recreational hunters do a lot for conservation – we’re out in our native bush more often than most people so we definitely don’t want to see it ruined.” In fact, hunting wild game could be considered more humane than despatching livestock, he adds. “Take a lamb, for example, it’s bred on a farm, drenched, docked, tagged, shorn and then, after all that stress at five months old it’s carted off and slaughtered. Wild animals enjoy a much greater degree of freedom and (generally) live longer lives. The way I look at it is that, for every wild deer that we kill, that’s one less animal which has to be caged to feed people.” Although his children, Blake and Braxton, are too young to follow in their father’s tracks, both are already showing an interest in Andrew’s love of hunting. “They’re both dead keen to go hunting when they’re older and it would be great if they become involved with our new business one day. However, if they want to become ballerinas, that’s all good by me as long as they enjoy themselves.”

leSS banG, more ‘bucKS’? Following March’s tragic shootings in Christchurch, the Government reacted swiftly to toughen gun laws. However, Andrew Kitchener says responsible hunters will likely find their sport largely unaffected by the changes. “Personally, I don’t believe you need a semi-automatic to go deerstalking; you’ll never put five or six rounds into a deer,” he says. “And, as I understand it, semi-automatic shotguns are only being banned if they fire more than five shots, but there are rules which limit the number of shots you can take at a duck. So, unless you’re planning to cheat, you don’t need more than a five shot semi-auto’ for duck hunting anyway.” Although The Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill does curtail the use of most semi-automatic rifles and shotguns, some (including .22 rifles) are exempt. In addition, authorised pest controllers will still be able to access weapons under set provisions. Rules regarding shot limits may vary by region; hunters should check Fish & Game’s website (fishandgame.org.nz) for details.

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Teaching kids to manage money

DIANNE BARLOW from enableMe talks about teaching children about money from a young age.

Among the top questions I am asked when working with clients to get them ahead faster is, ‘how do I teach my kids about money?’ That usually means, ‘how do I stop my kids treating me like an inexhaustible ATM?!’ Whether we’re natural shoppers, savers, or plodders, we all have our own money personalities, Our attitudes to money are shaped by our values but also our experiences so it’s easy to see why frustration between the generations starts to occur. You might have been raised in a household where money was scarce. That may have made you adept at stretching a dollar, or it may have turned you into an enthusiastic shopper any time there’s money in your pocket. Your children are likely having a difference experience and that helps form their money personalities. However, you can help shape their approach to money.

I believe it’s less about what you tell them about money, and more about what you show them. If money is a source of friction, if it’s something of a taboo topic, or if you’re stressed by credit card bills or the mortgage, remember, they are watching and learning, often long before you think they are. Studies show that as early as three years old, children can determine a difference between rich and poor. They notice what their friends have, especially if it’s different, or better, than what they have. It’s important to be starting conversations about money before they draw their own conclusions about what money is, how Mum and Dad must work to earn it and, subsequently, spend it carefully, so it doesn’t run out. The best way to reinforce the lesson that saving is important is to show them how it’s done. If you’re trying to teach your kids about money, be honest – are you modelling the behaviours and values you’re trying to instil?

One of the popular techniques when starting to teach your children about money is the three jars system – spend some, save some, donate some. It’s a valid technique, but like most things, it’s no silver bullet.

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

The real estate market continues to experience the doldrums with there being only relatively slight median price variations month to month but no significant price movement for three years. With the move towards winter, we saw April median prices dip slightly, which is consistent with the same time as last year. Starting with our local market – the Howick Ward – the median dropped back from last month’s $1,040,000 to $975,000 on the back of 134 sales. Last year the median for the same month was $1,001,000, in 2017 it was $1,100,000 and, just to make the point very vivid, three years ago it was $1,000,000. The 134 sales were down from last month’s 180 but were on a par with the 138 in the same month last year and, interestingly, exactly the same as for April 2017. However, if we go back to 2016 and there were 228 sales in that same month. Days to sell were 42 – down from last month’s 47 but much the same as last year’s 43. Currently, realestate.co.nz is showing 480 properties for sale in the area – a drop from recent numbers of around 550. Again this is consistent with previous years. For Auckland overall, the median for April was $850,000 – the same as last year and also February this year, and just slightly down from last month’s $856,000. So, again, we are seeing only a slight variation month to month. Looking at the three-year picture – in April 2017 the median was $855,000 and in April 2016 it was $830,000.

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Auckland sales volumes for April over the past three years were 2668 in 2016, 1810 in 2017 and 1608, this year. Volumes this year have been 1180 in January (typically the lowest month every year), 1390 in February and 2059 in March. So, this year, and for an April, Auckland is down on sales numbers.

Starting with our local market – the Howick Ward – the median dropped back from last month’s $1,040,000 to $975,000 on the back of 134 sales. Last year the median for the same month was $1,001,000, in 2017 it was $1,100,000 and, just to make the point very vivid, three years ago it was $1,000,000.

41, down one day from last month and up four days from April last year. Nationally, the median for the month of April was $585,000, which was the same as for March. In April 2018 the nation’s median was $550,000 so, over the year, we see a 6.4% increase. Interestingly, of the 16 regions in New Zealand, 13 experienced an annual median price increase. Additionally, record median prices were recorded for the month in Southland, Manawatu/Wanganui and Northland. Sales volumes, however, were down for the month from last year’s 6555 to 5800. Last month (March – typically the highest volume month in every year) there were 6938 sales. Nationally, days to sell were 37, up one day from the same month last year. As the year progresses, it will be interesting to see if the rest of the country finally starts to follow the Auckland market trend and, also, just what effect, if any, new low interest rates will have on the market.

Please feel free to contact me anytime on 024 966 966 to discuss your property needs.

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Securing tenant obligations with bank guarantees Wynyard Wood Partner, ARTHUR CHUNG explains why bank guarantees (BGs) should be the preferred form of security of tenant’s obligations in commercial leases. The biggest risk faced by landlords in commercial leasing is tenant defaults. This article summarises the main advantages of BGs over personal guarantees and cash bonds. BGs are typically issued as on-demand bonds and are as good as cash in the hands of the landlord. That means a landlord can call on the BG and the issuer will pay out the secured amount without reference to the tenant. In contrast, personal guarantees rely on the guarantor’s credit worthiness at the time of default. There is also the time and cost implications of enforcing personal guarantees which can be avoided. BGs remain secure if the landlord or tenant becomes insolvent. In contrast, a cash bond held by the landlord becomes landlord’s property (putting the tenant at risk), and if held by a stakeholder in trust for the tenant, is vulnerable to a claim by a liquidator or receiver of the tenant (putting the landlord at risk). BGs will not tie up the tenant’s cash like a cash bond would. (However,

banks do generally require security for issuing a BG, which may be over the tenant’s property, deposited funds or receivables.) Banks often charge the tenant an establishment fee for issuing a BG and charge an ongoing service fee. However, unlike a cash bond, there is no administrative burden for a landlord. Each bank has its own BG form and the terms can differ. Also the standard ADLS agreement to lease and deed of lease do not set out the required form of BG or address key matters such as the amount to be secured, when the BG can be called on, how long must the BG remain in force, and when it must be released. We therefore recommend that landlords and tenants should carefully check the terms of any BG used before it is issued and ensure the agreement to lease and deed of lease they enter into adequately address these matters. If you need assistance with BGs or commercial leasing generally, please give us a call.

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In the past I undertook many personal profile assessments. I asked people I knew who they considered me to be. I read letters and testimonials which I received. I mostly talked with Myself about who I thought I was. This intimate discussion with Myself gave me the best results. Really! ‘Why is that?’ you may well ask. (Go on then. Now, is good.). I believe I now know ‘Me’ very well, mainly because Myself and I, have lived all our lives together. We occasionally have a difference of opinion, of course, but we agree about ‘Who I am’, most of the time. You see... our shared life journey (Myself and I), has been about ‘honest self-discovery’, because... ‘knowing thyself’ is the ultimate core of personal power. Sadly, too many people missed great opportunities and at worst, actually took their lives... because they lacked this ‘self-knowledge’. ‘Knowing yourself’ protects your self-worth. Over the years, I have asked people, ‘Who do you really believe you are?’ It challenged those folks! Often they replied with a poor self-analysis, with little or no corroboration from

One of the most popular profiling assessments is the... Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). According to it, I am an ENTP (I say, wot?). So I watched a video entitled, ‘ENTP in 3 minutes’. It was ‘spot on’! It only missed that I was a ‘chocoholic’. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=LuJlSjnQwOI Good resources are available online and in RealWorld. The more you know about yourself, the less impact opinions from others will have (often negatively), upon your persona and your potential. For starters, go check yourself out. This is how you build real ‘resilience’! Keep results to yourself. www. verywellmind.com/reasonsto-learn-more-about-yourpersonality-type-4099388 I have launched I•SPEAK©. It is my new Course for dynamic people, who are not good speakers or presenters... but should be! You cannot become competent and confident, if you can’t present well. If you want to insure your future and... ‘feel the power’, contact me. Now is good!

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OCR drop – what now? Heather Kentsley, investment manager at Southern Cross Partners, lifts the lid on this new way of investing and borrowing. Sometimes it can be hard to cut through the media headlines to discern what is relevant and then work out how it affects you.

counter going backwards. And, that’s not only the rates on offer but also the interest payments into our bank.

OCR dropped to 1.50%

What’s next?

The big news recently has been the Offical Cash Register (OCR) drop of 25 basis points on May 8 to a record low of 1.50%.

Unfortunately, this drop in OCR could also result in many investors urgently looking for alternative investment opportunities without doing their due diligence first.

This is the first alteration by the Reserve Bank since November 2016. So, what does it mean now the dust has settled? Well, it depends on who you are, really. It’s good news for those with a mortgage as this can offer an opportunity to re-fix at a lower rate and, perhaps, pay it off faster. However, for those with savings and term deposits, it’s like watching a

It’s widely reported that investors should investigate any opportunity on offer thoroughly; researching the company, asking lots of questions, and ascertaining the risks (all investments have them!) can be important aspects of due diligence. If you’re reading this, you may be brainstorming new investment options already.

LIFE DOESN’T WAIT, NEITHER SHOULD YOUR INVESTMENTS.

What are your options? We all know the importance of investing wealth instead of hoarding it. But making hasty decisions in a panic might not be in your best interest. If you look, there are several investment options you could consider. Here at Southern Cross Partners, we still have a steady pipeline of good quality, first mortgage investments coming through daily and rates are unchanged from 6.25 per cent (p.a). Not only this, but you have the flexibility to invest in multiple loans at once and the interest is paid to you every month. That means, generally, you don’t have to wait a long time to see returns. To know more about our investments and to read our latest blog titled New Zealand investors need to do their research go to www.southerncrosspartners.co.nz.

Disclaimer: Southern Cross Partners is a licensed peer to peer lender under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. To learn more about the risks associated with this type of investment visit our website www. southerncrosspartners.co.nz. This article is general in nature only and has not taken into account any particular person’s objectives or circumstances. We recommend you speak with a financial adviser before making any decisions.

Returns from 6.25% to 8%* Sometimes it can be hard to balance the need to save for your future, as well as enjoying the adventures that pop up every day. Our unique investment model offers you the flexibility to do both. At Southern Cross Partners, we offer mortgage secured loans that allow investors to pick and choose their level of involvement. With returns of 6.25% - 8%* paid out monthly, you’ll know you’re making the most of your savings and can make the most of life at the same time. Talk to us today about a new, flexible way to invest. Phone 0800 00 58 43 www.southerncrosspartners.co.nz

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We know Jacs Forget all the president’s men, it seems there is just one man to whom our PM will say ‘I do’. While her trip down the aisle can wait, Jacinda Ardern has been kept on her toes lately with more urgent matters of state, including those (based on reports from the PM’s office) referenced below.

In(the)net of good & evil If “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”, then, never fear because the ‘world’ has answered our PM’s call! By adopting the Christchurch Call, various governments and social media companies have taken a step towards ending eliminating terrorism and violent extremism online to ensure the internet is “protected as a force for good,” Ms Ardern believes. “The March 15 attack was shocking in its use of social media as a tool in the act of terror and with the Christchurch Call we have taken a unique approach to solving this problem,” the PM announced following meetings in Paris. “The internet can be perverted and used to devastating effect as a tool for terrorists. Our task is to find ways to protect the freedom of the internet and its power to do good, while working together to find ways to end its use for terrorism.” The Prime Minister did not address (through her statements) whether books, films, print news, or any other media may, similarly, be ‘protected’. “We owe it to those affected by the attacks in Christchurch, and other attacks in cities and towns around the world where terrorism and violent extremism have struck, to undertake this work. We’ve taken practical steps to try and stop what we experienced in Christchurch from happening again.” Although the ‘Christchurch Call’ is more a statement of intent than a confirmation of action, Facebook’s new limits to its livestreaming features is a solid first step, the PM added. www.eastlife.co.nz

“New technology to prevent the easy spread of terrorist content will be a major contributor to making social media safer for users, and stopping the unintentional viewing of extremist content like so many people in New Zealand did after the attack, including myself, when it auto played in Facebook feeds.” Politicians and social media businesses may debate the definitions of ‘good and evil’, but more specific answers as to what motivated the Christchurch attacks and how terrorism can be thwarted in future are now being sought by a Royal Commission; its findings are expected in December.

Well, well, well... Breaking the cycle of child poverty is a key intention of the upcoming ‘wellbeing budget’, building on last year’s Ms Ardern confirmed late last month. “Children in poverty are more likely to get sick, leave school without a qualification, sometimes struggle to get food and fall through the cracks... so much depends on the early years.” Building on last year’s Child Poverty Reduction Act, the budget will set clear targets to reduce child poverty. “The Government has already taken action on lifting between 42,000 and 73,000 children out of poverty through the $5.5 billion Families Package that gives a $75 a week boost to the incomes of 384,000 families when fully rolled out, and we’ve extended free GP visits to every child under 14. “The Wellbeing Budget will continue to tackle the long-term challenge of lifting children out of

poverty because it’s the right thing to do for our communities and our economy.” Sexual violence is also for the chop, should budgetary plans add up. “Every year about one million New Zealanders are affected by family and sexual violence, including almost 300,000 children. This is something I know New Zealand is ashamed of and the Government is taking a major step forward in fixing,” Ms Ardern announced. “Wellbeing means being safe and free from violence. That is why this package is such a significant cornerstone of the Wellbeing budget.” In addition, the ‘wellbeing budget’ seeks to place roofs over the heads of more than 1000 homeless people. Unlike KiwiBuild, the Housing First programme doesn’t begin and end with providing bricks and mortar. “Housing is a basic human right and allows people to live with dignity. Budget 2019 is continuing to invest in Housing First,” the PM confirmed. “Housing First is all about breaking the cycle. It recognises that most long-term homeless people have a number of complex problems such as mental health issues and addictions; and that they have a much higher chance of addressing them once they are housed.”

Scott, Scott, Morrison, Morrison... again Apparently, while Aussie voters didn’t much like Bill Shorten (Shorten) now that everyone else has had a go at running ‘the West Island’, it’s Scott Morrison’s turn again.

“I phoned Prime Minister Morrison this afternoon and offered him and Jenny my congratulations on his election victory in what was a close and hard fought election,” our PM said following Australia’s general election. “I look forward to continuing to strengthen the relationship between our two countries in the coming years.”

Carbon copies While combating terrorism may be a short term aim for the PM, the Government also has plans in place to turn down the heat on climate change. “To address the long-term challenge of climate change, [we have introduced] the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill to Parliament,” Ms Ardern said. “We’ve [created] a plan for the next 30 years, which provides the certainty industries need to get in front of this challenge.” Among other measures, the Bill sets a target for 10 percent reduction in biological methane emissions by 2030, and (approximately) 24-47 percent by 2050. A clean energy centre will also be established in Taranaki. “The National New Energy Development centre will look at the full range of emerging clean energy options such as offshore wind, solar batteries, hydrogen and new forms of energy storage,” the PM confirmed. “Our global confrontation with the changing climate requires us to face the long-term challenge of sustainably powering our economy over the next 30 years to ensure we are the best place in the world to live, to work, to raise a family and to get ahead.” eastlife | june 2019 |

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