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St John alert protect New Zealanders every day. They do a stellar job and it is time that the Government was there to back them.”

I’m not often on the same page as NZ First leader, Winston Peters but I am with him on his call to fully fund the St John Ambulance Association

However, it also annoys me to see the association spending valuable funds on printed matter ‘begging’ for donations from the public.

Perhaps this is the only way the organisation can raise funds but I still question the regular appeals (sometimes several pages) which come to my residential letterbox throughout the year.

‘Winnie’ has called it a “crying shame that one of our emergency services continues to rely on charity to provide a service that all Kiwis need in times of crisis.”

Its seems the Ministry of Health and ACC fund about 72 per cent of St John’s operating costs with the remainder funded through partcharges and donations.

GOOSE? GANDER! When art lovers wander during the upcoming Franklin Arts Trail (which takes in areas of East Auckland including Maraetai and Clevedon), they can expect to get a ‘gander’ at Katie Blundell’s work, such as the painting (titled Goose) featured on this month’s cover. For more information (and photos) about this year’s trail, see page 16.

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Furthermore, after making a donation, I dislike being asked again, just weeks later. While I am sure St John doesn’t intend using guilt tactics, I can’t help but feel guilty if I can’t respond a second then a third time. Perhaps other people feel the same.

I have always admired Wellington’s free ambulance service which can be attributed to the foresight of the 1927 mayor of the day, Sir Charles Norwood. As I understand it the Wellington service is now funded

by Ministry of Health, the Accident Compensation Corporation and from public donations and bequests as well as by proceeds from first aid training and supplies, and medical alarms.

One recipient of such appeals mentioned she had donated $25 but, on receiving another request a few weeks later, she was unable to oblige. “I felt terrible,” she said.

A health service which is about saving lives shouldn’t have to post constant appeals; it’s time St John was fully funded with donations being the cream for some extras.

If that level of funding is sufficient to ensure the capital’s service is free, surely the same could be done in Auckland. Mr Peters has said St John needs a commitment from government to meet the 90 per cent funding level its requires.

I’d suggest running another telethon like that of 1975. It raised about $500,000 for St John. But I’m thinking those types of events have gone by the way and, in any case, are possibly not appropriate in these pandemic times when many are struggling financially.

So, with the Government spending up at large, even giving $10 million to a bungy jumping operation, it seems now is the time to throw a lifeline to St John. We don’t want to reach a stage when the medic alert is persistently ignored, the alarm bells starts ringing and finally a crash cart is needed to resuscitate this vital service.

Personally, I wish I had several thousand spare dollars to donate

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to St John instead, I too, can manage only the occasional $25 especially when there are so many worthy causes needing help.

If it isn’t, and St John needs to make cuts, will this result in unnecessary deaths?

I have to concur with his sentiment that: “the St John ambulance professionals save and

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2020 EXPOS, FESTIVALS & EXHIBITIONS

A Year in Aotearoa Now – March 2021, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Auckland City Featuring images from NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year competition, this exhibition showcases the remarkable work (taken from throughout the country) by some of New Zealand’s most talented photographers. See www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/ whats-on/exhibitions.

Foxiest Devil – exhibition Now – October 11, Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm & Sun 12-5pm, Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick Showcasing the fascinating story of spymaster Ron Jeffery who, with the help of the Polish resistance, outwitted the Gestapo during the Second World War, this exhibition is running as part of the wider Auckland Heritage Festival. See www.polishheritage. co.nz (or search Polish-HeritageTrust-Museum at www.facebook. com) for more information about this and other events at Polish Heritage Trust Museum. Entry to the museum by donation.

A Year in Aotearoa

The Bucklands at Highwic – a guided tour October 10, 2-3pm, 40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom Home to the family from whom Bucklands Beach gained its name for 116 years, historic Highwic still houses their legacy. Featuring artefacts recently unearthed at the property, this guided tour (part of the Auckland Heritage Festival) focuses on the history of one of Auckland’s founding families. More information accessible via www. heritage.org.nz/places/places-tovisit/auckland-region/highwic.

Winetopia October 30-31, times vary, Shed 10, 89 Quay Street, Queens Wharf, Auckland City An event based on the notion that we should raise a glass to the contents of those glasses themselves now and then, Winetopia is an exploration of viticulture but also is expected to offer visitors the chance to delight in a wide range of food and entertainment too. See www. winetopia.co.nz/wtauckland for details.

ARTS Artweek Auckland October 10-18, various locations,

PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate.

Auckland ds advised to check the Boarare From its city centre to the Back onReaders events online for updates. suburbs, Auckland is about to showcase the work of a wide range of artists during this annual festival. Galleries (including Pakuranga’s Te Tuhi) and other venues will join forces to celebrate creativity in many forms.

Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, For more information, including Pakuranga a full programme of events, visit A stag night prank could lead to www.artweekauckland.co.nz. a fate worse than death, as this play is set to prove. Can Detective Franklin Arts Trail Roy Grace solve the mysterious October 24-26 (Labour Weekend), disappearance of a soon-to-bevarious locations married man before he’s eternally This annual event showcases buried? See www.hlt.org.nz/ a wide range of artwork at whats-on/events-calendar/deadstudios and galleries throughout simple for details. eastern and southern Auckland – from Maraetai and Clevedon Automatic 80s LIVE to the Awhitu Peninsula – with October 17, doors open 8pm, demonstrations and workshops 33 Mount Eden Road, Eden Terrace also on offer at some stops. For From new romantic and new wave details visit www.franklinartstrail. to punk, funk and (not so much) co.nz, and for a sneak peek at jazz, the 1980s was an electric some of the artists/stops involved, age for music. Covering some of see page 16. the greatest hits (and misses?) of the decade, Automatic 80s will take us journey through the MUSIC, age of ‘synthplicity’. See www.

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Dead Simple Now – October 17, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir

Swallow the Fly October 21-24, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive,

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Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga The home that Jack’s mother ‘built’ is set to be destroyed by her uncontrollable hoarding. However, while we can all get rid of things that may come between us, our choices and their consequences can prove to be obstacles that can never be overcome, as this play seeks to examine. Visit www.hlt. org.nz/whats-on/events-calendar/ swallow-the-fly.

Semele October 29 – November 6, times vary, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell Set in the inspiring surrounds of Holy Trinity Cathedral, NZ Opera is expected to be in fine voice during a performance featuring one of Handel’s most divine works about the loves and lives of immortals.

More information at www.nzopera. com/whats-on.

FAMILY FUN Greedy Cat October 13-16, Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Dr and Orly Ave, Mangere & November 3-5, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Gt Sth Rd, Manukau Adults may have fond ‘memories’ of people dressed as felines on stage but, thanks to this show,

children can too! Based on books by renowned children’s author, Joy Cowley, this stage adaptation follows the adventures of a curious cat and his quirky friends. See www.timbrayproductions.org.nz/ greedy-cat for details.

SPORT North Island Ice Skating Championships October 9-11, times vary, Paradice Ice Skating, 490 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany This event sees top skaters from across the North Island showcase their skills. Visit or www.nzifsa. org.nz/competitions or Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club’s Facebook page for more information.

E-EVENTS The Great Auckland Duck Race October 18, 10-11am, www. theaucklandduckrace.com or www. facebook.com/GreatAKLDDuckRace Ducking for cover as we shelter from rain may have been a common enough practice in 2020 but it can’t hold a good race back! This year this fun-filled fundraiser will be shown online as ducks (ordered in advance) will be shown racing down the rapids at Vector Wero Whitewater Park.

Mitchell Pham’s harrowing journey from Vietnam to New Zealand as a young refugee, his subsequent trials and his transition into a successful and awardwinning businessman and mentor, devoted family man and exemplary New Zealand citizen recently screened as part of the television series, I Am. Now, Mitchell, whose phenomenal achievements have left audiences gasping, will address the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay this month and, in light of his inspirational story, the club is opening the event to the public.

With a 6.30pm start on Wednesday, October 14 at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, tickets cost $47.50 inclusive of a buffet dinner.

Mitchell, who has close connections with east Auckland – his wife Karen grew up in Beachlands and he has family members living in Half Moon Bay – is particularly remembered by Whitford local and Half Moon Bay Rotary member Michelle Godsiff.

Michelle was part of the Air New Zealand crew which flew Mitchell and other refugees to New Zealand in the mid 1980’s to start their new life here after spending two years in an Indonesian refugee camp.

“To hear Mitchell’s story is both astonishing and stirring,’ she says. “For this reason we welcome members of the public to hear him speak but be mindful, bookings are essential” To book text 021 0357297 or email michelle.godsiff@ gmail.com

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WHEN TRAGEDY MEETS CREATIVIT Y:

A STORY OF HEALING For anyone inspired by the ability of art, poetry and the strength of the human spirit to flourish despite the toughest times, the first exhibition by creative dynamo, Siobhan Rosenthal, currently showing at Uxbridge Arts & Culture, is essential viewing. Jes Magill reports.

The autobiographical collection of poems and landscapes titled, Yeah Nah: From Howick to Maraetai which follow Siobhan Rosenthal’s artistic journey through healing and recovery couldn’t be more singular or poignant.

the ability to compose music in her head and that ‘drawing’ on her iPad was still possible.

Taking a year to complete the works, this exhibition is an important step in Siobhan’s recovery from domestic abuse.

Living in South Auckland while she’s recuperating, Siobhan took to driving east to explore and create on the days she felt strong enough and Yeah, Nah is the wellspring from that time.

“Gifts sometimes arrive in unexpected ways,” she wrote recently. “Flowers blossom in the most unlikely and barren places and so it was with me and art. I discovered in the wreckage of my former life and health, the new ability to draw and a much deeper desire to write.”

“I would never have found that out if I hadn’t been forced to lie still,” she says.

Images are worked in watercolour and coloured pen; poems speak of her connection to the land bordered by sea and the healing that mercifully occurred there.

Suffering a brain injury as a result of domestic violence in August 2018; the lingering effects for Siobhan are exhaustion, temporary paralysis and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and, as a result of her disability, she is unable to care for her three boys, now aged 15, 13 and 10.

Textures and narrative inspired by local Maori and Jewish cultural contexts also interweave through the collection. When one son attended Kohanga reo her awareness of Maori Tikanga flourished, and being part Jewish, she also felt driven to discover the experiences of her immigrant forebears in New Zealand.

Initially frustrated when her injury prevented her from painting or drawing, her creativity sent her a couple of lifelines: she discovered

This strong sense of ‘other’ is further layered with Siobhan’s reality today as well as her own background.

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Born in England to a South African mother and an Irish father, as a child she lived in each of these three countries. Then, in 2011 she arrived in New Zealand with her two sons and Kiwi husband, whom she met in the United Kingdom.

Yeah Nah isn’t all gloom – it offers joy as well. Maraetai, or meeting place, is the eastern most suburb of greater Auckland and Siobhan knew intuitively that this place, and the coastline to Howick, to Paparoa, was where she needed to be. “I discovered I didn’t have to come far to find this beautiful landscape,” she says.

Siobhan’s exhibition comprises 20 artworks and 20 poems. Birth – Hunua speaks to nature’s primal, curative force. Cornfield with its colour and lightness, emanates delight but the dark figure in one corner and an empty chair in the other signify pain and damage.

The symbolism of an empty chair used in art however, can mean either hope or loss and in this case, seems to signify both. Purim – inspired by a holiday celebrating a biblical story of Jewish survival against powerful odds – is Siobhan’s nod to resilience.

Although her work appears whimsical at times there’s depth beneath the surface and you can almost feel the healing.

“Different textures are important to me. I don’t want to produce water colours that you can almost see through. I want people to be aware that they’re paintings and if I’m using pen, I want people to see the strokes.

“Some of the poems are miserable, some are happy. Some talk of divorce, others of child rearing and illness. But I try and find the beauty beyond the despair. Like the difference between a poet such as Sylvia Plath, who simply pictures the place of despair and asks you to inhabit it with her; and someone like Seamus Heaney who takes you to very dark places but will always provide a kind of verbal beauty and affirmation of life through nature.

There’s always light in his poems so that’s what I try to do.”

Siobhan’s journey from a talented writer to a creative dynamo – think in-demand artist, playwright and author – is nothing short of miraculous.

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“After leaving hospital I started a creative writing course with MIT and then became interested in art too, so I started a course with The Learning Connexion.

“Then my writing tutor advised me not to focus on art; that I was a good writer but my tutor at TLC said painting was my thing. It felt as though they were looking at me with different spectacles and each could focus on a different part of me.”

This ‘bidding war’ of sorts was a little overwhelming but not unpleasant and when Siobhan found an article on Inter arts, things started falling in place.

“I was already intrigued with the connection between mediums so it was exciting to discover that Inter arts is what I am.

“At the moment I’m also doing an online digital media course through Youbee, the big animation, www.eastlife.co.nz

film-making, digital whiz kid thing.

I’m like a fish out of water but I’m absolutely loving it!”

which the Hamilton Arts Festival wants to develop as script with Siobhan for the 2022 festival.

Considering Siobhan’s disability, her output is astounding. She’s already had works exhibited in Wellington and Foxton; and she’s been published in several art journals including Esthetica and The Same.

Asked why her work resonates so well with people, Siobhan wasn’t sure so she asked a friend, who replied, “you’ve been through a lot and understand vulnerability so you represent the world through that viewpoint in a way people can understand. It strikes a chord.”

She was runner up for the 2020 Adams NZ Playwriting award and her poetry, fiction and memoir have been published in literary journals including New Zealand Poetry and World Literature Today.

Currently working on a play about art for Playmarket, Siobhan is also producing a script for the Basement Theatre on her experience of homelessness which occurred following her brain injury.

She’s collaborating, too, with composers and other writers for a series of workshops NZ Opera is hosting and her book of poetry and art, A Chill Wind Dawning will be available at Uxbridge.

A script she wrote about lockdown, Hardwicke 1849, is being performed in Wellington this month at the Tahi Solo Theatre Festival, and she’s revising a novel called Road to War

Creativity for Siobhan the day EastLife visited involved working with 3D graph paper and playing with algebra. The latter surprises her and amuses her sons because, prior to August 2018, their mother had no interest or talent for numbers.

Thankfully, Siobhan’s sense of home for now is fluid. “I think my childhood taught me that wherever you are, there are stories, cultures and interesting people; that if you keep quiet and look carefully, you will learn a lot.

“People ask me what it’s like, not being able to care for my boys but I do care for them, albeit differently.

When you don’t live with your children you connect with them on a different level; more as people and less as annoying little things who won’t go to bed or do the dishes.

“The boys and I talk a lot. We have fascinating conversations, we roar with laughter and we experiment with artistic materials such as Lego!

“I look on my role now as encouraging them to experience their gentler, more artistic side and I feel I owe it to them to show that, yes, bad things happen but good things can come out of that.

“Whilst the way this all happened was horrible, it feels a great privilege to have the opportunity to learn and study whatever my creativity guides me to do. I’m also left very interested in how the human brain works and recovers.”

As to picturing her future, Siobhan sees a stronger woman continuing to explore her creativity, discovering more of New Zealand’s “glorious landscape” and spending less time recuperating – “I’m getting there.”

Siobhan’s recovery embodies resilience and surprisingly, an acceptance of being in the right place, albeit not one she would ever have envisaged. “New Zealand still feels like a place where I can flourish. There’s an openness and an optimism in this society which I love.” eastlife | october 2020 |

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incident, her heightened creativity surfaced first and urged her on. With a PhD in Post War Theatre Studies from Sheffield University, she’s no stranger to intellectual application and instinctively gave her new talents the space and focus they needed to grow.

Amber wins PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD FOR SECOND TIME Art with a message is at the core of the annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, hosted by Uxbridge Arts & Culture and the winner of this year’s People’s Choice category has clearly conveyed her environmental message to exhibition visitors.

Amber Adams talked to JESMA MAGIIL about her thought-provoking art work.

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The people have voted: Amber Adams’ painting, Birdlife of the Tamaki Estuary: Changing Tides was judged the most popular entry in the 2020 Estuary Art and Ecology Prize and it’s easy to see why.

Birdlife: Changing Tides is executed in acrylic, oils, metallic leaf and polyurethane. The leaf symbolises the pollution of the soil and polyurethane represents tributyltin, or TBE, which is found in anti-fouling paint.

Birdlife is not only visually appealing, evoking local iconic imagery, it also packs a strong emotional punch with its environmental message, one which is fundamental to the exhibition’s purpose as the only art competition in New Zealand with ecology as its prime focus.

“I wanted to depict the estuary in a way where the landform itself hasn’t altered over some 7000 years, but that the way we treat it has changed significantly.

The estuary has become a busy thoroughfare for boats and the surrounding banks and land are now built-up with industrial sites and housing.

Birdlife: Changing Tides shows the estuary’s typography, overlaid with imagery that resonates with Kiwis’ love for the environment.

The over-scaled and prominent stars of the work however, are sadly, the endangered native sea birds that live on and around the estuary.

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For as long as she can remember the Tamaki Estuary has been important to Amber: “I grew up on the estuary, we played there and I’ve always been inspired by its form. It’s devastating to see the state that it’s in now.”

“The birdlife is an integral part of the natural balance of the estuary but over time this has greatly diminished due to high levels of pollution. Chemicals and plastics now threaten this beautiful body of water and its tributaries.”

Asked to submit a piece for the awards, Amber appreciated the nudge especially given her passion for the environment.

She completed her entry during the country’s first Covid-19 lockdown.

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The people have voted: Amber Adams’ painting, Birdlife of the Tamaki Estuary: Changing Tides was judged the most popular entry in the 2020 Estuary Art and Ecology Prize and it’s easy to see why.

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Partnership and Amber, delighted with her win, was also thrilled to collect her $1000 prize, making this her second People’s Choice accolade in the same competition.

Amber also believes Birdlife is quite possibly one of her best paintings yet. Her award is also great news for Amber Brooks Design, her art-to-order company, with enquiries picking up nicely since her win was announced.

Art features prominently in Amber’s DNA. Melody Brooks,another popular local

artist, is her mother, and Amber’s childhood home positively buzzed with creativity. She remembers entering every colouring in competition she could find and in a sign of things to come, won just about all of them.

She says her artistic style has changed and evolved over time; last year she was more “abstract”, “modern and contemporary.”

This year she’s a little less abstract, definitely more contemporary and there’s a touch of realism coming through, too.

Currently working at Uxbridge, Amber teaches art to adults and children and says she’s almost as passionate about passing on first artistic principles to her students as she is in creating artworks herself.

She also teaches adult students from her home studio.

For those parents keen to encourage their child’s creativity Amber says the best thing they can do is draw or paint along with them as long as the children have a willingness for it.

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take up digital art too early; it’s best they learn the rudiments of art and drawing first.”

NOTE: First prize in the 2020 Estuary Art and Ecology competition went to Kate van der Drift, with her diptych, First Quarter Moon to Full Moon, May 2020.

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Highwic’s Bee Afternoon – Sunday, October 11, 2020, 2-4.30pm Enjoy an afternoon in Highwic’s award winning heritage gardens and learn about Highwic’s role as a regenerative park, the first of it’s kind in Auckland city. Talk from beekeeper Walter Dendl who looks after Highwic’s bees. There will be activities and a garden hunt for children. Refreshments available for purchase. Entry to the event by gold coin donation. Normal entry to the house applies: $10 for adults, up to four children per adult for free.

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APO’s Principal Trumpet Huw Dann leads a small ensemble of fellow APO musicians for a warm spring afternoon concert of baroque favourites. Bach’s effervescent Cantata is at the centre of Huw Dann’s selection of some of the most brilliant gems of the repertoire. Handel’s Eternal was originally written to celebrate Queen Anne’s birthday, and in 2018, was performed at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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TAI L AVEA –

MASTERING DISASTER In these uncertain times one thing that’s as close to a sure thing as sport can ever provide is that good coaches know how to turn disaster into triumph. JON RAWLINSON explains.

Pakuranga’s Saint Kentigern College has become well known for its on-field success, with regards to rugby. However, as one of the school’s past pupils and former First XV coach, Tai Lavea, recalls, the school has not always been on top of its game.

“When I started [coaching Saint Kents’] in 2009, the team was the laughing stock of First XV rugby; [rebuilding] takes time. By the time I left, in February 2018, we had won the 1A title five times (between 2011 and 2017) and the national title once (2012). I guess you could say we did manage to turn things around.”

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Over recent years, private schools have received flak for winning by ‘player poaching’. And yet, speaking as someone who some would say was ‘poached’ himself, Tai points out that there are two sides to this story. “[Attending a private school] is a very fortunate position to be in for the families as well as the students. For me, it was tough to adapt – academically and culturally as well as sporting-wise – but it was a fantastic opportunity,” he says. “Scholarships provide huge opportunities, and not just in sport. Youngsters can benefit from the best possible education, so

[scholarships] don’t just develop professional sportspeople, they’re about giving young people strong foundations [from which] to succeed in life.”

It must be noted that, with the exception of international level, professional sports teams are not restricted to drawing from home-grown talent. And, as private schools cover no set zone, everyone and anyone could be considered local.

Now coaching Counties Manukau Steelers, Tai is set on helping the union, despite a slow start, recover from its relegation to the Mitre 10

Cup Championship last season.

“There’s a lot of groundwork to be done. Winning will be a by-product of setting all that in place. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t coach to lose and I hate losing, but you have to have the right processes in place first,” he says.

Along with his twin, Tasesa (the current Saint Kents First XV coach), Tai grew up in South Auckland before attending Saint Kents, initially on cricket scholarships.

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“There’s a lot of groundwork to be done.

Winning will be a by-product of setting all that in place. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t coach to lose and I hate losing, but you have to have the right processes in place first.”

Tai Lavea

played professionally for more than 12 years, from the Storm and the Kiwis in rugby league, to Auckland, the Blues, Chiefs, Clermont, Sale and Samoa in rugby union.

promoted to 1A. We then played Saint Kents, and beat them. Saint Kents’ team manager at the time, Neil Ritchie, approached me and asked if I would be interested in a position.”

“Honestly, it never bothered me at all,” Tai remarks regarding his brother’s success. “I was happy for him and I was on my own journey, trying to figure out what I wanted to do.

While some become coaches after lengthy playing careers, others learn the trade from the grassroots up.

“After I finished playing, I became sports coordinator at Aorere College [in Papatoetoe]; I then took over as the First XV coach. I was at Aorere for about five years. We won the B grade competition and were www.eastlife.co.nz

“I know a lot of coaches who’ve had long playing careers; they use a lot of tools they developed from their playing days, but I don’t think I’d been around professional sport long enough to do that,” Tai says.

“It meant I was working with a

blank canvas and just had to learn through experience. I probably thought I was a good coach when I first started but I was very green.

That said, coaching is all about connecting with people, which I think I am [naturally] good at.”

Tai left his coaching role at Saint Kents to become an assistant coach to Alama Ieremia at Auckland Rugby. As at college level, his knack for transforming failure into success became even more apparent during the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup. “It was a huge step up for me [and] I learned a lot working

Richard Spranger, courtesy of Counties Manukau RFU

with a coaching team which [also] included Graham Henry and Filo Tiatia. There had been so much disappointment from the previous season but the players, as well as the coaches, were all hugely motivated to earn the respect of the Auckland community.”

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Top of the trees, ground level walk, light saber duelling session – our boys loved Rotorua’s Redwoods.

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SEEING THE WOOD

FROM THE TREES Kiwis have been urged to support ‘local’ wherever possible; this includes exploring New Zealand to assist the tourism industry. HELEN PERRY has been trying to do her bit (before the latest Covid-19 blip) and although she has travelled to Rotorua many times, another recent visit produced a new experience.

Leaving Auckland, I blithely told my family that in the next day or two they could find me – and my two grandsons – ‘way above the chimney tops’… a quip which was completely lost on them and perhaps, on some readers too.

Rotorua and a further three hours watching the boys ride the luge (not for me), and a marvellous one hour wander (me too) high amongst 118-year-old Redwoods stretching 75 metres up to the sky – what a lofty thrill that was.

I was, in fact, quoting from the Judy Garland song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, thinking it entirely appropriate as we were booked on the Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua.

And, indeed, being between nine and 20 metres above the ground did indicate we could be above a few chimneys tops, if we could only see them.

I had long wanted to visit the park and do the walk which takes visitors across eco-suspended bridges and platforms designed to accentuate the natural environment.

But I digress, this day trip was part of Bay of Plenty sojourn, staying with my son-in-law’s parents where I was to leave the grandsons for a few extra days during the recent school holidays.

I should mention, one look at the somewhat narrow plank suspension bridges and we were careful to adhere to instructions – no more than eight people on a bridge at any one time and no more than 20 people on a platform at any one time. Thankfully, everyone else heeded the rules and crossing each bridge was really very easy.

It started perfectly with three hours watching them splash, swim and dive at Baywave Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Mt Maunganui – a wonderful complex with tube slides, several pools and a wave function.

We also made sure to access the 20 metre level (optional) but, on this occasion, the Redwoods Altitude adventure wasn’t viable, partly because of cost and partly because I didn’t think it suitable for our younger, eight-year old grandson.

The following day we were off to

However, for those with an

adventurous spirit, the option of being harnessed, ascending a further five metres and also using the zipline would undoubtedly be exhilarating. Add in some Redwoods history, local Maori legend and information about bird species, it’s a winner!

At $80 for our party of four to do the basic tree walk, with the lovely Treewalk Nightlights included, this seemed extremely fair especially as we were given three nights to return for the night walk if we didn’t wish to do it that same day.

The walk took about 45 minutes giving us plenty of time to negotiate bridges and platforms and to admire the view – up, down and around!

The boys then went around a second time before we all set off on a ground level walk.

As we wandered, by chance we came across three grown up lads practising lightsaber combat.

They kindly invited our two likely lads to have a go and carefully instructed them in three essential movements. I was so impressed

they took time out for the boys and equally impressed at the youngsters show of ability.

For those bewildered by the “sport”, the lightsaber is the (fictional) signature weapon of both the Jedi and their Sith counterparts in the Stars Wars movie series and has now become something of a modern day form of fencing or sword-play – my grandsons were right into it.

By time our day in Rotorua had ended and I had departed the greater Bay of Plenty, leaving my grandsons in the capable hands or their other grandparents, I was feeling overjoyed at having some special time with them.

I enjoy a special relationship with my son-in-law’s parents – we are great friends and it was his mum and I who relished these precious personal outings with our children’s offspring.

Furthermore, after all these years of regular visits, there was nothing ho-hum about Rotorua; it still captivated me – roll on next holidays.

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TRAIL MIX – ART IN MANY FORMS Some of the most interesting things exist down long and winding roads. With 21 studios, galleries and workshops on this year’s Franklin Arts Trail (October 24-26), visitors will view works by more than 50 artists, from painters, potters, sculptors and printmakers, to mosaic artists, weavers and much more.

At the eastern end of the trail will be Danielle Fernandez (mosaics) and Raewyn Harper (painter), both based in Maraetai. Other stops of note in nearby Clevedon feature the work of Katie Blundell (painter, printmaker and sculptor), as well works at the popular Riverhaven Artland Sculpture Park and the intriguing Art Industry Gallery.

“Visitors can expect more than just a little inspiration but that’s just the start of what’s on offer,” event organiser, Lynda Jane Dodd, says. “Many artists will be demonstrating their skills and techniques with some offering mini workshops. As an added bonus, visitors will have the perfect excuse to take in the gorgeous scenery and local attractions from Maraetai to the Awhitu Peninsula.”

“The trail is also fantastic in bringing artists together, providing connections– especially important in rural areas – and sharing inspiration. In these tough times, the trail provides an avenue to promote, sell or commission work; they really enjoy it too!”

The trail (supported by the Franklin Local Board) will also help local businesses, Lynda adds.

Katie Blundell, painter (top); Danielle Fernandez, mosaic artist, Bowie (centre left); Raewyn Harper, painter, A Splash of Colour (centre right); Art Industry gallery, Clevedon (bottom)

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For more information, including a full list of participating artists, visit www. franklinartstrail.co.nz.

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SMALL COMMUNIT Y BIG ON

independence Retirement living has come a long way in the past two decades. When the homes of seniors no longer suit their needs, many will look for a new lifestyle which gives them independence combined with security and amenities at their fingertips. Here, two residents at Eastcliffe on Orakei explain why the retirement resort suits them perfectly.

ELIZABETH STEGEN – DOWN-SIZING MADE EASY Formerly owners of two properties – their family home in Thames and a small apartment in Auckland, Alfred and Elizabeth Stegen decided that while their health was still good, and they remained active, they wanted to be closer to family in Auckland.

“We considered moving into our apartment but thought it was only a matter of time before we would need some care, especially my husband who is in his late 80s,” Elizabeth says.

“On discovering Eastcliffe we decided it was ideal and even though the move required down-sizing, wonderful staff made it easy.

“Now, we not only appreciate the host of amenities, including beautiful community lounges with stunning views, as well as an appealing social calendar, but we can also carry on with our regular outside activities.”

So, while Alfred still enjoys his golf, Elizabeth spends much of her time as a valued volunteer at the Dove Hospice shop, The Pah Homestead Gallery and at Holy Trinity Cathedral in nearby Parnell.

“We love our new location and as we slow, we will

APARTMENTS AVAIL ABLE NOW FROM $299,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION definitely make greater use of the facilities here but for the moment we have the best of both worlds – our independence to lead life as we will, together with secure living and assistance on hand if needed.”

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BARBARA SCOTT MCGRATH When Barbara Scott McGrath was diagnosed with glaucoma accompanied by a gloomy prognosis – she is likely to lose her sight in time – she decided it was time to leave her Great Barrier Island home and settle into a retirement village.

“By making the move when I did – two years ago – I knew I’d have time to establish a routine and have care on hand when the inevitable happened.”

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nevertheless, Barbara feared having to leave her tiny Maltese/ Chihuahua cross, George.

She needn’t have worried – when she moved into her independent apartment, George was welcomed into the Eastcliffe family and is now a favourite with everyone.

It might have been different if George had been a St Bernard but this tiny ball of fluff fits snugly into Barbara’s handbag and is always at her side, loving and perfectly behaved.

What’s more, so far Barbara has maintained enough sight to enjoy bingo and water aerobics at the resort and also accompanies Elizabeth Stegen on cathedral duty at Holy Trinity once a month.

“Eastcliffe is very different from my former rural life but the outlook over green fields with sweeping sea views helped me settle in.

“Now I’m enjoying wonderful new friendships, busy lifestyle plus all the support I need going forward.”

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THE FORCES OF

NATURE

From shore to sky, our planet has a way of showcasing the intricacies of its make-up in the most remarkable ways. Here, EastLife’s award-winning photographer, WAYNE MARTIN, explores our local district and discovers just how ingenious Mother Nature is. Her artistry is evident in almost everything we see and touch but it has taken his skill with the lens to reveal those finer details so often missed in our daily hustle and bustle. Images like these are a reminder, to slow down, look around and appreciate all of life’s creations.

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FOR THE KIDS

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

THE NATURE ACTIVIT Y BOOK Featuring a range of experiments, this book is designed for budding botanists, in particular, but is ideal for all children keen to understand the natural world around them. Accessible and inspiring for young, enquiring minds, The Nature Activity Book is sure to prove interesting to grownups too.

THE SUSTAINABLE HOUSE HANDBOOK

WILD HORSES OF THE WORLD

If what you’re after is a sustainable home, you might get what you’re after by Byrne-ing up your house! A comprehensive guide to building affordable, eco-friendly, energy and waterefficient homes, this book reveals how, by working with our environment rather than against it, ‘going green’ can also help us save money in the long run too.

Renowned for her work with New Zealand’s wild horses, Kelly Wilson takes a broader focus in her latest book. After years spent living among, and researching, wild horse populations throughout the world, Kelly presents a hauntingly beautiful portrait (in words and photos) of something many of these magnificent creatures have in common – despite living in some of the most remote regions on earth, they are endangered.

Josh Byrne: The Sustainable House Handbook | RRP $45 | Hardie Grant Books

Kelly Wilson: Wild Horses of the World | RRP $60 | Random House NZ

FLY-FISHING IN NEW ZEAL AND

TOUGH COUNTRY

Some may be content to stay at home online but, for many Kiwis, being on-the-line means something quite different. The perfect catch for anyone keen to learn more about this artful sport, this book (from the author of The Trout Trilogy) is more than just a ‘how to’ guide; in addition to sharing the expertise of top anglers, it features full colour photos from some of this country’s most picturesque fly-fishing locations.

The term ‘salt of the earth’ may as well have been coined to describe Barry Bellamy. Considered to be the inspiration behind Barry Crump’s fictitious character, Sam Cash, Barry was an agricultural contractor who fenced, scrub-cut, and bulldozed his way across the back blocks of the North Island. This book (by Barry’s son, Mike) is a riproaring story, a quintessentially Kiwi tale about the roughest edges of rural life.

Derek Grzelewski: Fly-fishing in New Zealand – What You Need to Know | RRP $39.99 | Bateman Books

Mile Bellamy: Tough Country | RRP $36.99 | HarperCollins

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Rachel Haydon and Pippa Keel (illustrator): The Nature Activity Book | RRP $35 | Te Papa Press

MY LIT TLE BOOK OF BUGS Big surprises await babies and children on the pages of this delightful little board book.

Featuring photos of New Zealand bugs in Te Papa’s collection, My Little Book of Bugs is by experts in entomology and designed to teach children about some of the smallest wonders of our native environment.

Julia Kasper, Phil Sirvid & JeanClaude Stahl (photographer): My Little Book of Bugs | RRP $19.99 | Te Papa Press www.eastlife.co.nz

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This fantastic pack features a selection of seeds as well as a range of Yates Thrive products, including Plant Food Spikes and Liquid Plant Food Drippers, all designed to feed those blooms. This hamper is sure to prove invaluable as we prepare to grow what we hope to reap. And, don’t forget National Gardening Week (October 19-26) – see page 41 to read more.

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FA M ILY FU N Rockabye Early Learning Centre, in Highland Park takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today the focus is easy fun time with parents and grandparents.

For many parents, summer poses the inevitable question: what am I going to do with them?!

stand four chairs together and use sheets and blankets to make the roof, door and floor.

Theme parks and movies get expensive, as do visits to water parks, and other attractions.

Grandparents love to see the children arrive but after awhile they wonder just what to do with them. The good news is the answer doesn’t have to be too complicated or expensive. Here are some useful ideas as to how to have fun with without spending a fortune.

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CREATIVE CHEFS: Children love to help in the kitchen.

Let them pick a recipe and help them make it. It also offers a great way to teach children about food and the importance of healthy eating.

PICNIC PLEASURE: The garden is always the perfect spot for a spontaneous picnic. Pull out the blanket, put some yummy treats in a basket and make some homemade lemonade then head outside for some fresh air.

TENTING TIME: Tents are inspirational places for role-play and imaginative activities and the good news is you don’t need the fully-fledged camping variety to make it work. Simply

Encourage everyone to dress up in party clothes, close the curtains, put the music on loud and dance, dance, dance! The children can take it in turns to play DJ and select different music. Add in a few old favourites such as musical chairs and statues.

PRIMO PLAY DOUGH: Children will adore making play dough. Just mix together 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of salt and 2 tbsp of cream of tartar, add 1 cup of water and mix until smooth. Add a dash of food colouring followed by 2 tbsp of oil and cook on a medium heat, stirring constantly until the dough forms a ball.

CAR CLEANING: Children enjoy washing the car with sponges and foam and you could set them tasks, such as cleaning certain sections of the car within a minute. A small treat or $1 for their money box is a nice way to reward them.

Finally, getting creative doesn’t need to break the bank. Let your imagination run wild and see where these fun times take you.

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WHEN MAKING FRIENDS

IS DIFFICULT Realising that your child is never invited to classmates’ birthday parties and seems to spend their days alone at school can be upsetting.

Here’s a start on what you can do to help.

Understand the cause – Try to understand why your child is isolated. Perhaps her or she is shy, arrogant, aggressive or always a winner and therefore intimidating.

Maybe they’re being bullied or perhaps they are the bully. If you can’t find an explanation, talk with your child’s teachers or principal to gain more insight into the matter.

Ask your child about how he or she perceives their social situation and how that makes them feel. An isolated child might be sad, angry or confused however, some children enjoy solitude. If your child doesn’t appear bothered by the situation, don’t force him or her to make friends.

But if your child is lonely or feels excluded, try to help him or her to come up with solutions.

Provide assistance and support – Sometimes kids need help bonding with other children. If this is the case with your child, take him or her to the park or organise family outings which include kids in the same age group. Help your child to extend an invitation to come over and play or to attend a special event. Additionally, participating in extracurricular activities might allow your child to build confidence and meet others who share the same interests.

Above all, the most important thing to do is to communicate with your child. Listen to what he or she has to say about trying to make friends. When they’re ready, allow them to forge bonds with others on their own terms.

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GREAT READS FOR

THE KIDS

ABIGAIL AND THE RESTLESS RAINDROP Raindrops can be greeted as pennies from heaven – especially after a drought! – but sometimes we just want them to go away! In this book, curious youngster, Abigail, is off on another magical adventure as she and her mum discover where the raindrops come from and why they are such an important part of our world.

Matthew Cunningham & Sarah Wilkins (illustrator): Abigail and the Restless Raindrop | RRP $19.99 | Picture Puffin

I AM THE UNIVERSE

THE GIRL WHO WAS SCARED OF EVERY THING We live in frightening times. And yet, for one in five Kiwi children life itself is frightening.

Written based on her personal experiences of fighting anxiety and depression, Emma Pascoe presents a book that’s specifically designed to help children understand how to live with such conditions or, at least, appreciate how they impact on many others.

Emma Pascoe: The Girl Who Was Scared of Everything | RRP $25 | Mary Egan Publishing

THE GREAT AOTEAROA PUZZLE BOOK

Coming from a writer based in Auckland, New Zealand, the Earth, the Solar System, the Galaxy, the Milky Way, this charming book takes readers on a tour of the universe.

Designed especially to help young ones (aged 3-5 years) begin to understand the vast nature of nature itself and their place in it, I am the Universe is an ‘out of this world’ tale.

A-mazing revelations await on the pages of this book! Packed full of enough puzzles to stump a sphinx, this book is especially well suited to children (aged 8 and up) who enjoy solving everything from mazes, crosswords and more.

Following a Kiwi theme, it also explores New Zealand’s cultures.

Vasanti Unka: I am the Universe | RRP $25 | Picture Puffin

Barbara Telfer & Minky Stapleton: The Great Aotearoa Puzzle Book | RRP $12.99 | Scholastic

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FRIDAY THE REBEL DOG At the heart of heartland New Zealand (the Mackenzie Country) a statue of a black and white collie stands as a permanent reminder of a little outlaw and his rambunctious ways.

Along with his human (James Mackenzie), Friday secretly herded a thousand stolen sheep through rugged, unmapped mountain passes more than 160 years ago; this book tells their story.

Susan Brocker & Raymond McGrath (illustrator): Friday the Rebel Dog | RRP $18.99 | Scholastic

OMELET TA HEN Omeletta is a good chook but what will it take for her owner, Nelson, to encourage her to lay her eggs in the henhouse, rather than almost everywhere else? A fun tale of a free-spirited hen, this book explores the importance of being an individual but also realising that sometimes we have to play by the rules too.

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Puzzle TIME CRYPTIC PUZZLE

1. Old Sally, the horse (8).

6. It’s warm inside with central heating, which is most important (4).

8. Such friends as business friends are? (4).

9. Getting out awnd walking (8).

10. Puts up with bolsters (5).

11. Age and name of the boy in the anatomical picture? (6).

13. A look that spells danger (6).

15. It doesn’t matter which anaesthetic I put in (6).

17. Appear and escort above (4,2).

19. Lucifer’s game? (5).

22. Falls for a girl in Africa (8).

23. In recess, getting the number, all right (4).

24. Long article on China the girl cut out (4).

25. What was done about the bit that had gone off (8).

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7. Forgive the fellow who has broken out once (7).

12. Before the padre is dressed and ready (8).

14. He doesn’t believe that hate is wrong, at first (7).

16. He teaches the boy to take up the rein loosely (7).

18. Keep an eye on the guard (5).

20. Put a number on the pipe one singled out (5).

21. Check the horse-power (4).

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MAKING A BUSINESS

OF MASKS! One innovative local has shown how to deal to a pandemic and turn the tables on redundancy.

When Pakuranga’s Ayla Bligh launched her By Mischo label to provide work for herself and five other women made redundant from the fashion industry due to Covid19, her online range of limited edition designer masks and hair scrunchies sold out within a week.

Ayla’s sales break came after the promotion of the label’s new website on a ‘New Zealand-made’ Facebook page.

“I’m new to social media marketing and had been teaching myself, playing around with a few ads and the like. When the website was launched I posted it on a Kiwi-made Facebook page called Chooice,” she explains.

“The sales response was immediate; we had more than 50 orders in the first hour alone with customers ordering four masks at a time. I even had requests from California and the UK.” A reluctant entrepreneur, Ayala says she had seen firsthand the challenges of running a fashion label in this country.

“Having trained and worked in the industry for many years, most recently as an account manager, I’ve seen just how hard it is to make a business succeed.”

However, on reaching out to others in the fashion world, via trade community groups, she was able to connect with a number of seamstresses, hit hard by the pandemic.

“Some of them worked as tailors for various labels and like me found themselves out of work overnight,” Ayla says. “Now, we are all grateful to be back producing something and earning an income again.

I’ve now settled to work with four machinists and the orders are still coming in thick and fast. It’s been crazy!”

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Like most people, this enterprising woman was shocked to hear on the news that 90% of the 11,000 or so New Zealand redundancies, due to

Covid-19, affected women.

“From the start, I wanted By Mishco to be about empowering women who had lost their jobs.

We’re doing this by keeping manufacturing within New Zealand,” she says, adding that the label developed from her own experience of being tested for Covid-19.

“When I was tested [for Covid-19] there was a fair amount of anxiety on top of the challenges we all face in the environment we are living in at the moment.

“The ethos behind the label has been to offer a product which is both fun and fashionable, and we are helping to do this by also selling accessories, such as hair scrunchies to match the cottonblend masks which are both soft and functional.”

But no business venture is without its difficulties and for Ayla, overcoming a shortage of elastic was a challenge.

“We approached one of the country’s largest elastic suppliers who advised they were completely out of stock. Ironically, their latest shipment was stuck on wharves due to delays caused by Covid testing of local port workers.”

Now focused on developing export sales in anticipation of demand eventually tapering off as New Zealand moves down alert levels, Ayla says as well as building an export brand, she expects to launch a range of children’s masks. eastlife | october 2020 |

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REST assured Once again General Sleep celebrates the craft of hand-loomed textiles with this whimsical, 100% organic cotton, gingham range in mist blue. With its playful oversized picnic style squares, it’s the barely there layer you won’t want to take off.

Rather than creating entirely new collections each season, General Sleep evolves with just one or two new styles which integrate alongside its classic sets. Designed to inspire rest and pause, each piece works well for sleeping, lounging or even wearing to Sunday brunch.

This season, a whimsical update to the Agnes wrap, sees the addition of a balloon sleeve to its cocoon silhouette, making it an easy piece to transition into a dress for those long summer evenings.

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Easy breezy SILHOUET TES

What could be more appropriate for spring than florals teamed with a heavy dose of optimistic spirit? The latest from Ketz-ke invites fashion lovers to dream about the joys of spring dressing incorporating a kaleidoscope of colour and print for the bold and the beautiful of heart.

Ketz-ke’s psychedelic wildflower approach feels arguably refreshing. Coupled with easy-breezy silhouettes and quintessentially Ketz-ke details it hits all the right style notes for those seeking to revitalise their wardrobes.

Cloud motifs shed all connotations of negativity and bring a lighter outlook to street-style, teamed with classic chambray hues in foundation styles to create dream duos which result in chic, go-anywhere ensembles. It’s time to make a move into spring! www.eastlife.co.nz

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LOCKDOWNS & DRY EYE WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION? Kristine Jensen, Eyes of Howick owner-optometrist, explains how increased screen time and other practices can result in dry eye problems.

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SCREEN TIME:

hence the fogging of spectacles or sunglasses!

Lately we have seen an increased number of patients visit the practice with dry eye. We have attributed this to increased screen use and time spent on near tasks over the past couple of Covid-19 lock down periods.

If your mask is fitting too loose, a steady stream of air will be directed across your eye, increasing evaporation of your tear film and leading to tired, irritated eyes.

Furthermore, with many of us working from home, and away from frequent interruptions of a shared office, the time given to near visual tasks without a break has increased.

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Blinking not only acts as a wiper to redistribute the existing tear layers over the eye surface but the force of the blink actively pumps both aqueous from the lacrimal gland and meibum ( an oily substance from the meibomian glands in our eyelids) into our eyes. This maintains tear film homeostasis – the natural and optimal state of this protective layer.

Poor blinking disrupts tear film osmolarity with tears becoming saltier and the pH (acidity) of the tears being altered from its optimal state. Instead of tears being a refreshing, lubricating substance they become toxic to the eye surface and increase irritation.

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When we read, we inadvertently decrease our blink rate but we also become lazy blinkers. This is when we take an incomplete blink, meaning the lower portion of the eye is never refreshed by a new layer of tears.

TIPS TO HELP WITH YOUR DRY EYE SYMPTOMS • 20-20-20 rule – every 20 mins take a 20 second break and gaze at least 20 feet (6m) away.

• 10 slow, full blinks during your mini break.

• Reduce time in air conditioning and ensure air flow is not directed at the face, e.g. in the car • Snuggly mask fit. Ensure the top of your mask is secure across your nose and upper cheeks and not causing any downward drag on your lower eye lids.

If you are a glasses wearer, ensure the top of the mask is sitting under the lower rim of your glasses • Preservative-free tear drops. Frequent use through the day, helps to support natural tear film.

Ask us for advice if you are unsure.

• We are here to help. Visit your eye care practitioner for consultation if you need further relief from symptoms.

Pop in and see our friendly team for quality eye care and advice or check out our wide range of the latest fashion glasses.

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Beauty

SKINCARE

C O U N TE R

LLET) HERE TO SAVE YOUR SKIN (AND YOUR WA Delivering great results against skin concerns such as dryness and sensitivity through to eczema and psoriasis, Dermal Therapy may save your pocket as well as your skin.

This afforable, pharmaceuticalgrade and clinically-tested foot and skin care range is highly functional, highly regulated and formulated to deliver results. Recommended by dermatologists, Dermal Therapy offers therapeutic results without the use of harsh ingredients.

Available at pharmacies NZ wide.

To step-up your skincare game, here are five Dermal Therapy products to protect, nourish and hydrate skin: • Hand Balm – (RRP $11.95) Developed in conjunction

with dermatologists to soothe dry, itchy and irritated skin while protecting hands from damaging agents and weather changes which can cause excessive moisture loss.

• Exfoliating Foot Mask (RRP $26.99) – An easy to use foot sock, formulated with a special exfoliation technology using both urea and acids for superior efficacy. It contains a combination of exfoliating agents which enable smart penetration resulting in visibly smooth feet within two weeks. It also contains six skin conditioning agents to calm freshly exfoliated skin.

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• Sensitive Skin Wash (RRP $13.91) – An intensely hydrating, sensitive skin wash designed to help repair the damaging effects of standard soaps and washes.

• Very Dry Skin Cream (RRP $17.97) – Clinically proven to increase skin hydration by 52%., this rich and thick cream contains 12.5% Urea.

• Lip Balm (RRP $8.99) – Applying lip balm 3-4 times daily will prevent chapped lips before skin has a chance to dry out. This concentrated formula contains a synergistic blend of ingredients specifically designed to hydrate dry lips.

CARING FOR SENSITIVE SKIN Lifestyle factors such as medications, diet and even the weather can cause skin to become sensitive and irritated but choosing a suitable skin care regime is not always easy. That’s why Dr. LeWinn’s Recoverëderm intensive care range has been dermatologically-tested on sensitive skin and is recommended for those with mild to highly insensitive, intolerant and irritated skin.

The ranges boasts five products which, when used together provide relief and support for distressed, sensitive skin and delivers concentrated nourishment, to restore balance to the skin’s moisture levels so it can function properly.

Free from sulphates, alcohol, parabens, fragrance and mineral oils, Recoverëderm is suitable for post cosmetic aftercare. See as follows: • Recoverëderm Ultra-Calming Restorative Cleanser (150ml RRP $34.99) formulated to www.eastlife.co.nz

restore comfort, calm irritation and normalise sensitive skin, while effectively and thoroughly cleansing. Key ingredients include tazman berry (an extract of Tasmanian pepper) and cucumber extract to calm and soothe as well as cehami (flower extract) and Australian marine algae.

• Recoverëderm Gentle Skin-Protecting Toning Mist (120ml RRP $34.99) tones, hydrates, and refreshes whilst relieving tightness and irritation from dryness and sun exposure. Tazman berry and aloe vera help to alleviate the appearance of skin redness, and inflammation, instantly reducing the feeling of itching or burning skin.

• Recoverëderm Cellular Defense Rich Replenishing Cream (RRP $79.99) is formulated to support and calm sensitive skin, and restore hydration. Key ingredients include ProRenew Complex CLR®, Australian

marine algae, neutrazen and tazman berry.

• Recoverëderm Intensive Overnight Barrier Repair Balm (RRP $79.99) delivers overnight hydration, helping to promote a healthy skin barrier.

It creates an invisible protective barrier to support skin against environmental aggressors and reduce redness and blotchiness.

As well as ProRenew Complex CLR® and Australian marine algae the formula includes castor seed oil and sunflower seed wax, cehami, tazman berry and neutrazen.

• Recoverëderm Australian BioActive Marine Algae Rescue Face Mask (1pkt RRP $11.99) a single-use, 100% biodegradable sheet mask to calm, soothe and provide comfort to sensitive skin. It is enriched with aloe vera , Australian marine algae and centella asiatica extract (a traditional medicinal plant to help skin’s resilience and promote healing). eastlife | october 2020 |

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CHANGING OF THE GUARD MAKES AN IMPRESSION! Change is a foot at Howick Village Denture Studio. Owner and clinician, Leah Taylor is leaving her business and New Zealand shores but the new owner is sure to make clients smile…beautifully!

Clinician Julie Lim, who has worked with Leah for the past eight years, overseeing the denture studio’s onsite laboratory, is the new owner and Leah couldn’t be more delighted.

welcoming ambience won’t change and I’ll continue to oversee the laboratory where we create all our dentures using the very best European materials and equipment.”

“I’ve been in New Zealand for 24 years and prior to that did a lot of travelling but Covid-19 has made me realise the importance of family,” Leah explains. “With my parents getting older, I am returning to Adelaide with my husband and children to be closer to them.

Recognising the value of well-fitted, aesthetically pleasing dentures, Julie says, “I’ve learnt this is so important for people’s confidence and for their health and well-being too. Dentures affect the way people eat, communicate and look. The impact cannot be underestimated so emphasis on look and correct fit will be a prime focus of mine.”

“I really wanted the business to go to someone who understood my ethos of care, service and quality.

Julie has exercised those principles from the time she came onboard.

What’s more, our clients already know her so they can have every confidence she will maintain the highest standards.”

Excited about the future, Koreanborn Julie gives all credit to Leah for ensuring guidance, communication skills and technical direction have been nothing less than exemplary.

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“Leah has been more than a boss she has been my mentor and life coach. Prior to working with her I graduated from Otago University, worked for a year in Dunedin then took up a position in Auckland central for two years. The experience was invaluable but the time spent under Leah’s counsel took me to a new level.”

With that in mind it’s easy to see why Julie is so suitable for her new role. She says she has greatly

benefitted from Leah’s eight years on the executive of the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technicians and from her long-time commitment to the Smiles for the Pacific dental programme.

With the studio still in the very best of hands, Leah concludes: “I am confident Julie will continue to leave a lasting impression on her clients and ensure her services are soughtafter in the industry.”

“This opened my eyes to the wider dental arena but, for now, I’m intent on creating beautiful, functional smiles for our wonderful clients,” Julie says.

“Although I’m looking forward to a break, followed by new challenges, it’s not easy walking away from all the energy put into my business over 24 years. I’ll stay in touch and look forward to Howick Village Denture Studio continuing to thrive.”

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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 year 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.

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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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• In New Zealand, studies suggest that about 10% of women and 1% of men have iron deficiency.

• An estimated two billion people are anaemic worldwide of which more than one billion live with iron deficiency anaemia • A ‘healthy’ diet doesn’t necessarily guarantee good iron levels

Reduce the risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia by including sufficient iron in your diet. For some, a low iron count may be rectified by making some easy tweaks to meals.

There are two main types of dietary iron: haem iron and non-haem iron.

• Haem iron is readily absorbed by the body and is found in liver, red meat, chicken and fish.

• Non-haem iron is less easily absorbed and is found in whole grain cereals, vegetables (especially leafy green vegetables), fruits, nuts and legumes.

To assist the body to absorb non-haem iron more easily include a source of vitamin C with a meal; consume meat with non-haem iron food; avoid tea and coffee at meal times.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Untreated iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anaemia. This occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron.

PREVENTION:

This year, World Iron Awareness Week focuses on babies and toddlers whilst also sharing information for all vulnerable groups including women.

• Taking supplements is not always a good plan; you can usually get enough iron from the right diet • Too vigorous a workout can lead to iron deficiency • Pregnant women need to monitor their iron levels

COMMON SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE:

LESS COMMON SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE:

Feeling tired or weak, shortness of breath, headaches/dizziness, pale skin, heart palpitations, concentration difficulties, dry skin and hair.

Brittle or spoon-shaped fingernails, cold hands and feet, strange cravings for, and consumption of, substances with no nutritional value such as dirt, paint, paper.

Head of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Fiona Windle says reducing the risk of iron deficiency, especially in young children, could reap huge benefits not only in their physical health, but in their brain development and cognitive abilities as well – by about seven months, a baby needs even more iron than its dad!

A mum of two, Fiona says: “I know the struggles of having fussy eaters particularly in the toddler phase. Cooking something which tempts their taste buds whilst ticking all the nutritional boxes can be a challenge.

I also know getting plenty of nutritious goodness into them will make a difference to their energy and immunity – it really is ‘every bite counts’.

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HELLO

NEW ZEALAND Life might be a box of chocolates for some but, in this sweet industry, not everyone gets a fair go at the goodies.

Dutch company, Tony’s Chocolonely, has just launched six sensational chocolate bars in New Zealand with mouthwatering flavours – milk chocolate, extra dark chocolate, milk chocolate caramel sea salt, dark chocolate almond sea salt, milk chocolate hazelnut and white chocolate raspberry popping candy all packaged in colourful wrappers.

But what makes this chocolate extra appealing (other than its taste) is that the company was founded after three journalists discovered some of the world’s largest chocolate manufacturers were buying cocoa from plantations which used illegal child labour and modern slavery.

Furthermore, 1% of Tony’s Chocolonely net revenue is donated to the Chocolonely Foundation, supporting projects to eradicate modern slavery in the cocoa chain.

Now that this new range has landed on our shores, many Kiwis will be keen to tastre but do note – each bar is formed with chunky, unequally divided chocolate portions to reflect the social inequality of the chocolate industry but, of course, that doesn’t reflect on its overall size or its moreishness!

The trio wanted to make 100% slave-free the norm in chocolate making so it set about producing chocolate in a fair manner and to inspire other chocolate companies to join their mission.

Dedicating its efforts to raise awareness about the inequality in the industry, the company has built direct long-term relationships with cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast, paying them a higher price and working together to solve the underlying causes of modern slavery and illegal child labour. www.eastlife.co.nz

RIFLEMANS TAKES AIM, THIEF CAPTURES ATTENTION Billed as a superhero duo, Sacred Hill expects its 2019 Riflemans and Wine Thief chardonnays to subdue their critics.

“These single origin Chardonnays are the culmination of more than 25 years of winemaking from the Riflemans Vineyard,” Sacred Hill founder, David Mason, says. “They are our way of sharing our passion for this grape variety with wine lovers around the world.”

Offering intense fruit flavours and delicate oak treatment, both wines pack quite the punch; Wine Thief is layered with vanilla and stone fruit flavours and is richer and toastier than the more refined Riflemans.

Tony’s Chocolonely can be found in New World supermarkets and independent retailers nationwide (RRP $7.99 180g bar).

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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.

CHOCOL ATE FOR MY HONEY...

M IL K – W IT H NO M O O -V IN G PA RT S! Moo-ve over bovines, there’s a new dairy queen on the block! Formulated by Sweden’s Plant Projects, Oatly oat milk is free from sugar, nuts, soy and gluten.

Available in four flavours (Original, Organic, Barista and Chocolate), this range – which quickly sold out when first released in New York – can now be purchased for delivery in New Zealand (RRP $5.49 per carton) via www.plantprojects.co.nz/collections/all.

Made with Midlands Apiaries honey and fine Dutch cocoa, Mount Somers chocolate honeys offer a touch of decadence without refined sugars or artificial ingredients. Featuring: chocolate, chocolate and orange, chocolate and peppermint, chocolate and vanilla, chocolate and hazelnut, and chocolate and caramel, this range includes flavours suited to many a sweet tooth. Mount Somers Chocolate Honey is available from www.mountsomershoney. com/collections/all – RRP $10.99 per 350g jar.

DRINK FOR THOUGHT It’s a no-brainer as to why a tasty beverage that’s also intended to boost brain and immune system function is becoming popular worldwide.

Plant-based, low calorie and low in sugar, Arepa relies on a formula designed by neuroscientists to help us make the most of our top two inches. Lite and Sparkling (as well as Original) varieties of Arepa are now available (from RRP $5.99 per bottle) from supermarkets, cafes and health food shops nationwide.

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‘DRY’ DRINK HITS MARKET Designed by Waiuku-based DryNZ to help bolster our immune systems, Pure NZ Drinking Fruit makes the most of what nature provides. In addition to dried apples, blackcurrants, kiwifruit, lemons and peaches, this new range also features New Zealand Manuka honey to serve up an antibacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral drink which tastes great too. Available online via www.drynz.com/purenzdrinkingfruit (RRP $14.95 per box of five sachets) this range is made using fresh, Kiwi-grown ingredients.

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BEEF & LENTIL

taco soup

Beef + Lamb NZ has delivered a taste of Mexico in a soup!

And, we bet you won’t be disappointed. Top with plenty of cheese and maybe a dollop of sour cream; serve with toasted bread or corn chips for dipping. This recipe is all about no fuss prep, and letting the slow cooker take care of the rest. Make extra and freeze the leftovers or have for a quick and easy lunch the following day.

Turn your slow cooker to high.

Heat olive oil in a medium fry pan over high heat. Brown beef in batches, adding to the slow cooker as you go.

Once all the beef has been browned add garlic, capsicum, onion and jalapeño; cooking for 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown and soften. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 5 hours | Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 750g beef chuck steak, cut into 5cm pieces • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1 capsicum, diced • 2 large white onions, diced • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed • 2 x 400g can crushed tomatoes • 4 cups beef stock • 1 x 400g can black beans, rinsed and drained • 1 tsp chilli powder www.eastlife.co.nz

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1 tsp cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder (optional) 1 tsp cayenne pepper (if you like a little heat!)

• 1 tsp salt • 1 cup frozen organic corn For serving: • cheese • coriander • sourdough

Recipe courtesy of Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Add in the remaining ingredients – lentils, tomatoes, beef stock, black beans and spices (except the corn), to the slow cooker and then cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Add the frozen corn 30 mins before serving.

Serve with a sprinkle of cheese, coriander and toasted sourdough.

A dollop of sour cream or corn chips on the side adds that little bit extra to this delicious soup.

Oven method: This dish can also be cooked in a casserole dish in the oven. Be sure to sauté

the onion, garlic, capsicum and jalapeño and brown the meat on the stove top before adding the remaining ingredients to the casserole dish and cook on fan bake at 150°C for 5 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.

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THEIR POT

‘BUBBLES’ OVER!

New creations have been bubbling away on many a stovetop this year with home cooking becoming an even more common pastime.

So, it’s not surprising that the team at Barfoot & Thompson has been cooking away too, as a new book reveals. Featuring more than 115 recipes, Recipes from our Bubbles is designed to help raise funds to support the vital work of Starship, our national children’s hospital.

FLUFFY JAPANESE MILK BREAD INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •

400g high grade flour 80g sugar 4g salt 5g Instant dry yeast 220g milk 50g egg (size 7) 40g butter

Allow butter to soften. Put high grade flour, sugar and salt into the chef machine bowl and mix together.

Add the egg and milk into the bowl, then mix at low speed for about one minute. Put the dry yeast into the dough and keep the low speed for about a minute, then increase the speed to medium for about 10-15 minutes.

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Put butter into the mixer (make sure the butter is softer than the dough, but not liquid form), mix at a mediumlow speed for about 20-30 minutes until you find the dough is no longer sticky.

Fold the left side of the dough over to half way, then fold the right side on top. Then roll the top and bottom sides, at the same time, towards the middle of the dough.

Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, then leave it in a warm place and let it rise to double the size – it’s ready when there are some bubbles on the surface.

Repeat for the other pieces of dough and place them on the pan. Leave enough space for each piece of dough in case they stick together. Put them in a warm place and rise again until they double in size.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place small amount of highgrade flour on the surface of the benchtop then knock back the dough. Divide into 12 pieces (each piece around 60g). Roll it into a long oval shape; you can spread some jam, Nutella, mayonnaise or dried pork floss if you like.

Use a knife to gently make a cross cut on each piece of dough, then sift some highgrade flour or milk powder on top. Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. You will find that the bread is as soft as a cloud.

“The book is a collection of dishes that reflect the cultural diversity we have across the team. You’ll find a mix of Kiwi favourites and Cre- dishes from across the globe, ative which we hope you enjoy as demuch as we do,” Barfoot & sign Thompson managing director, fails Peter Thompson, says.

“Sharing food is something that, traditionally, brings us together, and so, the idea resonated as a way we could, collectively, look to continue our support.”

To order a copy of Recipes from our Bubbles visit www.barfootthompson.myshopify.com. In the meantime, here’s a taste of recipes to come, thanks to Nicole Yan from Barfoot & Thompson Dannemora.

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INFERIOR INTERIOR DESIGN? When it comes to interior design there is plenty of great advice. However, a little dose of what not to do can go a long way as well. Of course, style is subjective and what we may consider to be a fashion faux pas may be as ‘with it’ as it gets, but to the team at EastLife here are some of the design nightmares we most love to hate.

Thanks to Wren Kitchens for their assistance with this article. Many of the items mentioned featured on this UK company’s study into the least popular design trends of all time – visit www.wrenkitchens.com/blog/ room-101-best-worst-kitchentrends-revealed/ to read more.

INFL ATABLE FURNITURE Those who love it and those hate it would agree that there is only one thing that should be done with inflatable furniture – blow it up! But if you’re not prepared to fall afoul of restrictions on the use of explosives, best not bother with such pieces in the first place.

That said, a lilo can enhance the experience of a dip in the pool but plastic is not fantastic indoors.

CARPETED BATHROOMS Cold floors are no fun, especially during our morning ablutions.

Carpeting in bathrooms can defend our poor tootsies and, so long as we are very careful to mind our pees, all will go swimmingly. But let’s face it, no matter how hard we try, boys will be boys and not even William Tell could score a bull’s-eye every time. So, that’s why under floor heating was invented and that’s why we would suggest our readers part with carpet in their smallest rooms.

TAXIDERMY We get it. You shot it. It’s dead because you are an alpha predator.

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enjoyed by many for many reasons.

But, unless you intend ensuring visitors get the message that you have a gun and know how to use it – not the most common approach to hospitality – stuffed stuff is best left in pubs and clubs or on the walls of a mancave rather than anywhere else in the home.

Incidentally, the partner of a certain EastLife writer once engaged in a dalliance with a man who had a 12 point stag head above his bed... once. Enough said?

TOILET SEAT COVERS Porcelain pans are not the softest looking bathroom fixtures so we can understand why some people want to jazz them up with warm fuzzies, such as warm fuzzy toilet

seat covers. But, as with carpeted floors in bathrooms, they come with the same drawbacks.

L ADDERS USED AS SHELVES In an age where ending is not considered better than mending, reclaimed items can prove useful for storage, taking on new life in modern homes. Old ladders can prove functional for storage but it could be argued that they have become a victim of their own success. So commonly used in this way, ladders have become rather ‘old hat’, unlike old hats, which never seem to go out of fashion.

MIRRORED WALLS Clever use of mirrors can make

small spaces feel more open and bring in light, and there are some types of ‘premises’ where mirrored walls can build on the experiences they deliver – funhouses we mean, of course!

However, unless you really are sure you will look your best at all times of day, constantly being confronted with one’s own reflection can prove startling.

As for visitors, they’re almost certain to believe you may well be the person immortalised in that famous Carly Simon song – and you probably think this article is about you too!

WATERBEDS & L AVA L AMPS Throwbacks to the 1970s that may yet boomerang, waterbeds and lava lamps may actually make a comeback and, in fact, some interior designers would argue that they already have. Interior designers intent on being avant-garde might want to include such elements but the rest of us might prefer to wait lest our guests mistake these additions as an invitation to place their keys in a bowl beside the bed! eastlife | october 2020 |

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NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK GREAT THINGS COME IN YATES’ PACKAGES Sow what? With so many options to choose from, the answers to this question can vary greatly. However, whichever way we grow, it’s good to know Yates is on hand to help.

Since Yates National Gardening Week was first held, it has blossomed into quite the annual occasion, with a wealth of expert advice on offer to help everyone from those with green thumbs through to those who are all thumbs.

Helping to foster a love of gardening, National Gardening Week focuses on growing stronger communities and closer connections with nature as well as plants. From just a few pots to an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.

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GROWING MINDS...

Nurturing the next generation of young gardeners, Yates has released a new range of seeds. Launched in the lead-up to National Gardening Week (October 19-26) these seeds are designed to encourage budding gardeners to pitch in spring. The range features: • Yummy UFOs – Alien Scallopini Zucchini: intended to tempt even the most reluctant vegetable eater, these tasty ‘alien critters’ are shaped like UFOs. Yummy UFOs have been sighted in gardens all over New Zealand!

• Pop Star Strawberry Popcorn: an old-fashioned type of corn that grows cute little cobs shaped like rubyred strawberries. When dried, the kernels are ideal for popcorn.

• Dinosaur Gourds Prehistoric Monster Mix: crazy gourds in the weirdest dinosaur shapes. Grow a bunch of and let the dinosaur battles begin!

• Magical Creatures – Fairy Flower Mix: find a special place to sprinkle these seeds like magical fairy dust and grow a pretty blend of pixie flowers. Honeybees and butterflies will love them too.

• Little Ted Fluffy Sunflowers: these bushy, shortgrowing sunflowers have fluffy pompom flowers that are perfect for pots.

• Behemoth Giant Pumpkins: these seeds grow colossal pumpkins up to 200kg in weight.

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NATURE’S

SWAN SONG Even ugly ducklings will, one day, become beautiful swans. The same is true of the monarch caterpillar as it evolves from grub into winged wonder.

Although usually small, swan plants (Asclepias fruticosa), can grow to between one and two metres in height. A form of milkweed, characterised by its large seed pods and white flowers, swan plants are better known as a favourite source of food for the monarch butterfly.

Spring is the ideal time for sowing swan plant seeds. Choose a location which has full sun to part shade in the afternoon. As you’ll want to attract caterpillars to your swan plant, place away from other plants you intend to spray with insecticide and place far from other plants caterpillars may fancy, otherwise they may jump ship looking for goodies elsewhere!

Prepare the soil by removing grass or weeds and work in compost to a depth of approximately 10cm. Seeds should be placed roughly 15-20cms apart (to allow adequate room for growth) and covered with 60mm of soil and seed raising mix.

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Make sure the soil is kept moist, watering frequently if the soil becomes dry. Once the seeds sprout less watering will be necessary – twice a week should be sufficient. Once they begin to bend, keep swan plants upright by tying them loosely to stakes.

Three-four times during the course of the season apply liquid fertiliser but, for obvious reasons, never use insecticide on swan plants!

Swan plants can survive outdoors over winter providing they are cut back to the ground in autumn. A little mulch can go a long way to protecting the roots from frost.

When plants are still young, remove some of the eggs to ensure they don’t become overpopulated.

Remember, if too many caterpillars hatch, they may strip the swan plant bare and even move on to other plants in the garden.

With swan plants, parents and teachers can demonstrate not only

a fantastic example of metamorphosis in nature, but an understanding of the symbiosis of plants and insects.

However, nature doesn’t always play ball and fit in with our busy schedules.

So you don’t miss out on that wonderful moment of metamorphosis, carefully remove one of the leaves on which a chrysalis has formed, tape both ends to a coat hanger and hang inside. This will ensure you’ll have a ringside seat to watch nature in action.

Swan plant seeds can be purchased online, at garden centres, supermarkets and hardware outlets and the plants available from nurseries.

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PAPER BOT TLES – FROM THE ‘BAR’ SIDE

THE ‘PRICK’ OF THE BUNCH If beauty is best judged in the absence of beauty, then this plant is certainly one to behold!

A desert dwelling plant, also known as the Indian fig, the prickly pear cactus is not only an interesting talking point as a house plant, but one that yields tasty fruit, renowned for its medicinal value.

An all-American native, the prickly pear cactus – from the Opuntia species – grows naturally throughout the United States, but is most common in dry southern regions, where it can reach more than three metres in height.

Flowering from March-May with bright yellow flowers, the prickly pear cactus produces a spiky fruit with a taste reminiscent of kiwifruit, and is ideal for jams, jellies and even wine. Be careful when picking or you could come un-stuck! Always wear gloves and use tongs when harvesting and peeling to avoid the infamous sting of the prickly pear.

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of the plant are also edible. Boil off some of the moisture and they can be used in anything from egg dishes to soups. Try grilling with a dribble of olive oil and a squeeze of lime.

Used for centuries for its medicinal properties, it has been used to treat diarrhoea, stomach aches and diabetes. The Opuntia ficus indica variety has even been referenced as a hangover cure; another reason why the juice of the prickly pear is favoured as a cocktail mixer.

Considered to be a superfruit, the prickly pear contains amino acids, vitamin C, flavonoids, and magnesium, while promoting good heart health and kidney function.

It can be grown indoors or in a rock garden but be sure to check with your local garden centre. As a native of the desert, the prickly pear prefers full sun or partial

shade, a sandy soil, and just a little water when dry.

To grow a new cactus, simply plant a pad taken from a mature plant. The pad will sprout roots within a month or so. Avoid watering during this time to stop the developing roots from rotting.

The prickly pear can also be propagated from seeds available at nurseries or online.

Carlsberg might not do things by halves but Frugal has taken the idea of thinking outside the (wine) box a step further.

Early this year, EastLife featured Carlsberg’s paper beer bottles; now, British company, Frugalpac, has developed wine bottles made from 94% recycled paperboard.

“Our mission is to design, develop and supply sustainable packaging,” Malcolm Waugh from Frugalpac says. “Since we launched [it] in June, we have been inundated with enquiries from around the world, from brands, bottlers and retailers – including NZ. It’s very clear there’s demand for bottles made from recycled paperboard and with the lowest carbon footprint.”

Frugal Bottles do contain some plastic, but the material is used... frugally – just 15g. They are up to five times lighter than glass bottles with a carbon footprint up to six times lower. What’s more, they can be recycled again after use.

Despite its nasty needles, the prickly pear is a plant worth growing. While it mostly likes hot dry conditions, some species are surprisingly cold hardy, can survive a good frost and will tolerate almost anything except wet feet.

“We want to deliver great wine and spirits in innovative packaging whilst helping our customers and consumers reduce their impact on the environment,” Mr Waugh adds. “The Frugal Bottle offers a major point of difference for the global wine and spirits sector through stand out design and sustainable benefits.”

Spring is a good time to plant prickly pear if propagating from seed. Then, come summer, what better way to enjoy the fruits of the season than with a long, tall glass of prickly pear juice and… whatever else you fancy?

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BONUS BONDS – THE END OF AN ERA 1970 – The Beatles released their final album Let it Be, Brazil became the first team to win the FIFA World Cup three times, pirate radio station Radio Hauraki was finally awarded a licence, AND the New Zealand Government launched Bonus Bonds, through the Post Office Savings Bank.

The scheme (now withdrawn from the market) was the brainchild of the Government in the hope that New Zealanders would save more. It proved to be quite a hit, becoming a staple of many Kiwi households.

The concept was relatively straightforward; every dollar of Bonus Bonds purchased went into a draw for monthly prizes, with major prizes of $1,000,000, $100,000 and $50,000. However, the odds of winning a major prize were incredibly low and the vast majority of investors would have received better returns in other investment products.

The scheme has now run its course and the owner, ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd, has announced that it is to be wound-up no later than the end of October 2020. Holders of Bonus Bonds essentially have two options: • Redeem their bonds (at a price of $1.00 per bond) in the coming

months before the wind-up (and potentially benefit from any prize draws before they redeem); or • Stay in the scheme and benefit from any remaining prizes and share in the accumulated reserves once the wind-up is complete.

Those who chose to remain during the wind-up phase will have their investments locked-in during this period. It remains to be seen whether they will receive slightly more than $1.00 per unit in the wind-up, or slightly less.

There is currently $3.3 billion in the Bonus Bond pool and therefore a huge number of Kiwis will need to make a decision about how to re-deploy their funds.

Here at Forsyth Barr we have a suite of investment options for all types of investors including, but not limited to, sharebroking, KiwiSaver, portfolio advisory, investment management services, and Investment Funds catering for different investment sectors.

For a no obligation discussion, contact David Morgan, Esha Puggal or Mark Steele on (09) 368 0170 or 0800 367 227, or visit their new office at Highbrook Business Park, 60 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki.

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GO NATIVE WITH CREEPING FUCHSIA Spring blossoms have made quite a show of themselves of late but as trees turn from pink and white to all shades of green, it’s a good time to brighten outdoor patios and al fresco entertaining areas with colour-loaded, hanging baskets.

Fuchsias come in vibrant shades of pink, purple and red their dainty flowers flowing resembling brightly coloured teardrops. What’s more with some100 species and thousands of hybrids available, there are many varieties to choose from. However, a less commonly grown variety is a New Zealand native, the creeping fuchsia (Fuchsia procumbens).

Flowers are upright and yellow with bright red stamen filaments and brilliant blue pollen-tipped anthers. Creeping fuchsia does well in hanging baskets because the flowers are small and the heart-shaped leaves cascade gracefully over the side making for an elegant display of colour and foliage.

These plants will flower from spring right through to autumn when they produce ripe, edible fruits that change from pink to bright red in colour. Importantly, their luscious, red berries can attract native birds into the garden.

Hardy plants, which are relatively drought resistant, nevertheless they do not like high temperatures, preferring shaded areas such as a sheltered patio or under a canopy or pergola.

They grow well the garden too and because they will cover a wide area as a creeper, they are excellent as ground cover for rock gardens.

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Creeping fuchsia manages in most soil types providing soil is freedraining and although reasonably frost hardy, it pays to provide them with some protection.

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SUBLETTING PREMISES?

THERE IS HOPE

Wynyard Wood partner, ARTHUR CHUNG, provides advice on subletting commercial premises.

Does your business have surplus office, retail or warehousing space?

If you want to sublet, here are some key issues to consider before granting the sublease.

1. Check your lease does not prohibit or restrict subletting. Most leases require the head landlord’s prior consent.

2. Check the permitted use in your head lease allows for the subtenant’s proposed use. If not, the head landlord’s will be required to a change of use.

3. Assume the mindset of a landlord when assessing the suitability of the proposed subtenant. Do due diligence and obtain guarantees and/or other forms of security where appropriate.

The information collected may be required to obtain head landlord’s consent.

4. Ensure the sublease term does not extend beyond the expiry date of your current head lease term. If you have rights of renewal under the head lease, only grant your sub-tenant renewal rights which are exercisable if you exercise the corresponding renewal right in the head lease.

5. Consider whether a gross rent, or a net rent (with proportionate sharing of operating costs based on areas occupied or some other basis) would work best for you and the sub-tenant.

6. If the rent is subject to review,

ensure the sublease records when, and how, those reviews will occur.

7. Consider which facilities and areas will be shared and what will be exclusive to you and to the subtenant. Include clear plans showing exclusive and shared areas and agree on rules to ensure the shared use of such facilities are workable.

8. Check whether building services (such as HVAC, lighting, sprinkers, emergency exits) will need altering in the sublease. If alterations are required, obtain the head landlord’s consent and ensure sub-tenant is responsible for reinstatement.

9. Are new security or health and safety protocols are needed? If so, agree on these upfront.

10. Where possible, ensure your sublease is granted on back-toback terms as those contained in the head lease insofar as they apply to the sublet premises. Most subleases are deemed to have incorporated the terms of the head lease (with certain excepted obligations) and a copy of the headlease is attached.

11. Include in your sublease a list of landlord fixtures and fittings and premises condition report. These will be important when the sublease ends and you assess what make good and reinstatement obligations the sub-tenant must meet.

Talk to Arthur Chung at Wynyard Wood, who is experience in commercial leasing.

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PART 2 In Part 1 of my article, ‘There is Hope!’ which featured in the September issue of our wonderful EastLife magazine, I ‘hope’ I confirmed in summary, that ‘HOPE begins with Me!’ For the ‘unfortunates’ who do not have access to EastLife, I hope they will find other sources to add HOPE to their daily regime.

Much good research has confirmed that people with high levels of hope, have better physical and mental health.

We don’t need research, to tell us this. We know it already.

It’s called Life! So, as from today, let’s use this 3be, when planning our lives. A 3be, has 3 components in it (obviously).

offer the term ‘guiding principle’.

We should have these in our ‘Life Toolbox’ to guide us into a hopeful, positive and authentic future. One of my guiding principles, starting from when I was 15 years of age, is... ‘do it differently’.

It is not easy trying to do things ‘differently’ in an overwhelmingly ‘same old, same old... no change, no change’ world! Especially when you were young, cos the ‘olderers’ kept reminding you, that you must ‘live like this, period!’. Here’s a little help, OK. https://www.hopereflected. com/uncategorized/20-lifelessons-learned

Let’s just call them : ‘Now’, ‘Soon’ and ‘Later’. The next 3be, is the principle for each of these three components. In order then, the principle for ‘Now’ is... ‘HOPE begins with Me’. For ‘Soon’ it is...

‘I am NOT alone’. And, for ‘Later’, the principle is... ‘I will CREATE a strategy’. Get a notebook. Get started.

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It’s here now! So... let’s talk.

Now is good. Cheers. Bill.

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WE KNOW Jacs A few years back, voters decided that we would like Ms Ardern to ‘do this’; whether or not we’re prepared to let her keep on doing it will be decided at this month’s election. But, as the bursting of our bubble has shown, in the meantime, there has still been plenty more doing done.

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Although children may be far less at risk of suffering directly with Covid-19, indirect consequences of the pandemic could impact them more than most. With yet, the PM believes New Zealand is still on track to improving child wellbeing.

A new public holiday could be on the cards, if not written in the stars, the PM announced in September.

“As I’ve heard the calls for Matariki to become a public holiday, its time has come,” Ms Ardern said.

“Matariki will be a distinctly New Zealand holiday and a time for reflection, celebration and to look to the future as we take pride in our unique national identity.”

“Our plan to make New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child is making a difference but there is more to do,” Ms Ardern (as Child Poverty Reduction Minister) said following a UNICEF report ranking New Zealand 35th of 41 OECD and European Union countries surveyed on child wellbeing.

“The report pre-dates the $5.5bn Families Package, setting child poverty targets, lifting 18,400 children from poverty, and improving seven out of nine child poverty measures,” she said. “We keep making progress to ensure our children have a warm, dry home, access to healthcare, safe and healthy food, and the chance to have a childhood in which they’re free to learn and play.”

Other initiatives the Government has implemented to improve child wellbeing include work aimed at suicide prevention, extending paid parental leave, and an increased minimum wage, Ms Ardern added.

‘SIN-THETIC’ PROPHECIES Going hard and early is a favoured approach by Jacinda Ardern.

However, with regards to hard plastics, some might argue her actions are better late than never, and it seems her inspiration comes from an unlikely source.

“Getting rid of plastics is one of the main topics children write to me about, so this policy [phasing out single use and hard to recycle plastics] is about ensuring we uphold our clean green image, reduce waste in our environment and create a future our children can be proud of,” Ms Ardern said in late September.

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Since ‘banning the bag’ (light, single-use plastic bags common to supermarkets) during her first term, Ms Ardern appears set to take the next step, should her government win re-election.

“We will phase out single use and hard to recycle plastic items such as drink stirrers, cutlery, some cups and lids, produce bags, straws (with an exemption for those with disabilities), cotton buds and stickers on produce, such as those on individual fruit items,” the PM added. “All of these items currently have non-plastic alternatives, and some we will be able to phase out before 2025.”

A $50m Plastics Innovation Fund will be established and standardised kerbside recycling is also on the cards.

GREEN GROWING, LESS RED TAPE? The cost to farm for the future will not be borne by farmers and growers alone, Ms Ardern asserted.

“Our primary sector is worldrenowned for its trusted, healthy and safe food and fibre and has proved resilient through Covid-19.

The sector is already in recovery

The last public holiday introduced was Waitangi Day – some would say to serve a similar purpose – approximately 50 years ago.

“We don’t have many statutory holidays; it would be good to break up the long run through winter.”

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with record export prices, helping us to grow our way out of the economic crisis,” the PM said recently.

“We will support this recovery, making it easier, cheaper and less time consuming to meet regulatory and reporting requirements and gather data that ensures farmers and growers have the opportunity to add value to products and market them at a premium.”

Broken down into various best practice templates, covering aspects of farming and growing, the Government’s planned ‘integrated farm plans’ will be ‘kickstarted’ by a $50 million taxpayer contribution.

“By partnering with industry we will create a single planning framework to reduce costs for farmers and growers, reduce the burden of compliance and help our agrisector get greater economic returns.

“Kiwi farmers and growers are creative, innovative and look to improve practices.” she added.

“A single farm plan will help capture their compliance requirements in one place, achieve economic goals and support the transition to a clean, green carbon neutral NZ.”

Experts will determine an exact date falling on either a Monday or Friday within the Matariki period.

RESTRICTIONS ON THE LEVEL? Since New Zealand’s bubble burst in August, alert level restrictions have been relaxed – so have restrictions at our borders. “[We] will continue to operate strict border controls to protect New Zealanders’ health, but we know we also have to manage New Zealand’s economic need for skilled workers to help the country’s recovery,” Ms Ardern said in September. “Careful management, backed by one of the strictest managed isolation and quarantine systems in the world, has seen us keep Covid-19 contained at levels few countries have managed.”

The origins of the Auckland cluster have still not been confirmed.

The PM’s comments related to less restrictive criteria re-skilled workers. “We will ensure people with unique experience and technical or specialist skills not readily obtainable in NZ can enter the country safely,” the PM added.

“We’re doing this so we don’t hold back economic opportunities in our recovery.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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