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BRINGING THE BEST OF BMW TO BOTANY. Auckland City BMW are thrilled to announce the opening of our new dealership in the first half of 2019. This new state-of-the-art facility will change the car buying experience and be built to the latest BMW Group Future Retail showroom standards.

We pride ourselves in excellent customer service, and we are proud to announce that the Auckland City BMW dealership team recently accepted national awards for achieving the highest level of customer service within vehicle sales and aftersales criteria.

The BMW brand stands for quality, style and innovation and our new dealership will epitomise this. Customers will be able to immerse themselves in a fully automated and digital experience with the latest point-of-sale offerings and digitalised virtual configurators.

And with our experienced team behind the new East Auckland dealership, plus the ability to provide an even more personalised local service, we are set to achieve similar accolades.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also have our BMW Product Geniuses on hand to answer all your questions and make the most of BMWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intelligent features. Plus with a luxury of space to view the entire model range, visualising yourself in your new BMW will be easy.

The dealership will be located on Te Irirangi Drive near the corner of Accent Drive and construction is scheduled to begin in the coming months. We look forward to seeing you there, however in the meantime please visit the team at Auckland City BMW in Newmarket.

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In highly sought after Sommerville is a stylish and tastefully decorated single level home. Formal and informal living, separate lounge, family room, kitchen with pantry/scullery, four bedrooms, two bathrooms plus an office. Great indoor/outdoor flow to outdoor entertaining and barbeque area. So if you are looking for a beautifully presented low maintenance home, then call Lynne for a private viewing. www.tfproperty.co.nz Ref: TFP38175

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HIGH HOPES: Forget sibling rivalry, these two Howick cousins are committed to working liked a well oiled machine, combining their culinary talents to make an impression not only on My Kitchen Rules NZ judges, Manu Feildel and Pete Evans, but on the other competing teams. Their take on Asian fusion is bound to have impact – see story page 23. Photo Wayne Martin

Ph 09 271 8020 www.eastlife.co.nz Editor: Helen Perry 09 271 8036, editor@eastlife.co.nz Sales: Jackie Underhill 09 271 8092, jackie@eastlife.co.nz Sales: Kate Ockelford-Green 09 271 8090, kate@eastlife.co.nz Design: Clare McGillivray 09 271 8067, clare@eastlife.co.nz Design: Claire Robertson 09 271 8067, media@eastlife.co.nz

Feeling blue or seeing red! Well, it’s been a tumultuous month for the Botany electorate and I don’t think its troubles are over yet. Understandably there will still be confusion, distaste and conjecture going on over the Jami-Lee Ross/Simon Bridges debacle. However, the coming weeks should reveal more on how Mr Ross will operate as an Independent and whether he still has the confidence of voters.

Some 20 years ago my husband and I employed a young man who was on a benefit. We paid him the permitted $80 a week before tax. At the time he was grateful not only for this bit of extra money but also for the chance to work. Likewise, we were grateful that he was willing to work hard, for the few dollars he could legally receive but we thought the allowable added income was miserable.

loss from a pension hardly makes it worth going to work for so few hours despite the physical and mental benefits of doing so.

Regardless of how it plays out now – and, frankly, I don’t see a particularly happy outcome all round – it will be interesting to see just how the electorate, the National Party and party leader, Simon Bridges, will fare in the upcoming months and in the 2020 General Election.

To see this sum has not changed seems ridiculous especially when the minimum wage is $16.50 per hour. I know of superannuitants who would welcome the chance to work part-time and share their experience while covering small luxuries and keeping active.

Surely, something around $150 a week would be more practical and would, perhaps, encourage some beneficiaries to take up part-time or causal work if it were available. For some it could be a stepping stone to full time jobs.

Like most locals, I’ll continue to follow developments but I’m already wondering if NZ’s own ‘iron maiden’ Judith ‘Crusher’ Collins might be in National’s driving seat before too long. In the meantime, we all know how escalating houses prices of the past few years have pushed up rents, some to an unaffordable level for many people, especially those on low incomes or benefits. Chatting with friends led to debate over how much beneficiaries and superannuitants can earn without their pensions being affected. I had to agree that $80 before tax seems unrealistic today.

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Some folk have told me they would do four hours a week if such jobs were available but it seems that apart from house cleaning, these are few and far between. In my experience, part-time work often sits between one (rare) and three days per week, requiring six to eight hours a day. At $16.50 per hour that rules out working within $80 per week – subsequent

I believe the benefits of being able to earn a little extra would ease the burden of constantly finding enough money for household bills (and those rising rents), and would have long term advantages for people and the State. But now it’s time for to savour this month’s EastLife – enjoy!

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But, even if there were ample jobs offering say, one day a week at the minimum hourly rate, the beneficiary would mostly earn more than the permitted maximum wage for one week and any pension would be affected.

While I don’t know all the ‘ins and outs’ of working while receiving a full benefit, I can see that earning an extra $80 per week is a miserly and unrealistic amount when the law says an adult must be paid at least $16.50 per hour.

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Now sit back... and relax Ginny and Joe May have hardly stopped smiling since they moved into their sunny serviced apartment at Howick’s Bruce McLaren Retirement Village. In fact, says Ginny, Joe’s sisters commented that they haven’t seen their brother smile so much in years, such is the transformation that’s occurred. The couple, who celebrated 63 years married on 1st October, had lived and run their engineering business at their Takanini home for almost as long but Ginny, 81, says it had started to become quite stressful. “We felt like we were living on a desert island! Everybody that we knew had gone and it became a very lonely place.” While Joe, 84, was reluctant to leave his familiar surroundings, Ginny says it worried her that they had no-one nearby that they could turn to for help in the middle of the night. “I was starting to feel unsafe and it was actually very scary. “My daughter Annette had been saying for months we should move in here and then one day she texted to say she was taking us out to lunch.” Conrming Ginny’s suspicions, Annette brought them for lunch at Bruce McLaren where they checked out a couple of apartments on the higher levels. “He didn’t like going up in the lift and didn’t want anything to do with it so I had to say no.” Another apartment came up, this time on the ground oor, but Joe still wasn’t interested. A few months later the same apartment came up again and this time he came and had a look. “The moment we walked into this apartment he said ‘this is better’. The sun was pouring in, he could see what was out this window and that door and next he said ‘what do you have to do to make it happen?! “The rest is history!” They both love the way their warm, cosy corner apartment faces out over the bowling green and village entrance where they can watch all the comings and goings. And Ginny loves the fact that the cleaning and linen is taken care of and there is a lovely cooked meal provided every day.

Village life takes the weight off for Ginny and Joe.

“There’s even a chap who mows the bit of grass out the front here, and we don’t have to do a thing!” she laughs. Mind you, that hasn’t stopped them trying out the village’s many activities of course. “We love the happy hour, they have had some great entertainment and we’ve been on a couple of outings – last week we went to Hampton Downs which was great. “When my sisters used to visit us at Takanini they knew we’d always be there but now they have to ring rst just to make sure we’re in!” she laughs. Adds Joe: “We haven’t got time for anything but enjoying ourselves. Anyone who could nd something to complain about must have rocks in their head!”

Both Annette and their son in Melbourne are thrilled that their parents are both enjoying the benets of retirement living, and the security and peace of mind that comes with it. “They’re absolutely delighted,” says Ginny. “Our son’s words were ‘you’re living in paradise!’ “It’s taken a lot of pressure oﬀ the family, a lot of the stress has just gone. “We used to have a caravan up at Arkles Bay and we’d go up there on a Friday night and you’d sit down and go ‘Ahhhh’. “And it was the same when we came here, we just relaxed and that loneliness was gone.” To discuss your retirement living options, phone Rose on 535 0225.

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Stockade hill christmas lights & midnight madness November 23, 7pm-12am, Howick Where will you be at the stroke of midnight one month out from Christmas Eve? Well, if you’re like many Aucklanders, you’ll be laden down with presents, replete with various goodies and nattering about all the sights, sounds and entertainment this event serves up by the bowlful. Details via facebook.com/ howickvillageshopping.

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cinderella – a christmas Pantomime November 20, 11am-1pm, St Columbia Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Downs if you like it you’d better put a shoe on it, Prince Charming! And, if you enjoy a good old, classic panto’ at this time of year, visit operatunity. co.nz for more details.

auckland build Expo November 8-9, 9.30am-5pm, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom Featuring more than 200 exhibitors (as well as seminars and demonstrations) this free event – billed as new Zealand’s largest construction, architecture, facilities management and build & design exp – will likely see thousands keen to build it come to Auckland. visit aucklandbuildexpo.com.

farmers Santa Parade November 25, 2.30-5.30pm (rain date December 2, from 1pm), Queen St, Auckland City ho, ho, ho your way through Christmas celebrations Aucklandstyle as the heart of the city beats to the sounds of more than just one or two little drummer boys. With plenty of entertainment in addition to the parade itself, this festive festival is the perfect way to usher in the big day itself. For more information see santaparade.co.nz. aPo 4 Kids christmas December 1, from 10am & 11.30am, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City The magic of classical music comes alive at the Town hall to mark the lead-in to the festive season. Also featuring activities and games, this interactive concert by the Auckland Philharmonia orchestra is designed especially for children. For more information, visit apo.co.nz/ whats-on.

fGS cherry blossom festival November 24-25, 9am-5pm, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand, 16 Stancombe Rd, Flat Bush Art and nature are set to burst into bloom in Flat Bush. hosted by one of East Auckland’s iconic landmarks, this festival sees masters of many artisic genres share their work. Details via fgs. org.nz/english.

howick armistice Day Service November 11, from 10.45, Stockade Hill, Howick To mark a century since hostilities ceased on the battlefields of the First World War, howick will host a special Armistice Day parade and service as part of nationwide commemorations. Parade marches from mellons Bay Road off to stockade hill. see ourauckland. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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big boys toys November 16-18, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom if it goes ‘brum’ or ‘bang’ you’ll likely find it at this annual expo. With a wide range of motors on display – and in action – as well as plenty for the Diyer or construction pro’, this show is ideal for lads (and lasses too) from all walks of life. For more information, including a full schedule, see bigboystoys. co.nz.

ebike Expo November 10-11, 9am-4.30pm, The Cloud, Queens Wharf, 89 Quay St, Auckland City Forget planes, trains and automobiles, there’s a better way to travel to this event. As the super City continues to struggle with an over-burdened transport system, more and more Kiwis are turning to ebikes to take them to the places they need to be. With demonstrations, products for sale, entertainment and more, this expo could well reveal exactly how we all move into the future. see ebikeexpo.co.nz.

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➤ muSic mahler 7 November 10, Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City

An 80-minute-long masterpiece, mahler’s magnificent Seventh Symphony has more firepower than yul Brynner, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, steve mcQueen and the rest of film’s Magnifi cent Seven combined. Part of nZ symphony orchestra’s masterworks series, this concert is expected to be a blockbuster, sure-fire hit. see nzso. co.nz for details. 25th fireworks! November 24, 7.30-9.45pm, BNZ Theatre, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau one could say that a concert promising ‘fireworks’ is running a little late if held on november 24. But, as it’s intended as a salute to the manukau symphony orchestra’s 25th anniversary, perhaps it should be held a day later instead. Then again, as the concert showcases handel’s majestic ‘music for the Royal Fireworks’, which honoured the 1749 Aix Peace Treaty, it could be considered long overdue after all. And yet, one thing is certain... this show will go off... with a bang! Details via manukausymphony. org.nz.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ➤ thEatrE Pop-up Globe theatre November 9 – April 14, Pop-up Globe Theatre, The Shakespeare Gardens, Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Ellerslie if you enjoy nice, safe, lovely little stories, pick up a pop-up book; however, if tales of vengeance, deceit, blood and abuse of power are more your speed, race on over to Ellerslie Racecourse this spring, summer or autumn to take your seat at the Pop-up Globe Theatre! Kicking off with one of the bard’s most commonly ‘re-imagined’ comedies, The Taming of the Shrew this season also features Richard III, Hamlet and Measure for Measure. For a full schedule and more information, see popupglobe.co.nz. i’ll leave it to you November 10-December 1, times vary, Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga noel Coward was no coward when it came to exercising his rapierlike wit. in this light comedy, the legendary writer is at his best, telling the tale of five grown-up children who must grow up fast or fail to be able to splurge their uncle’s fortune. For more information, visit hlt.org.nz.

➤ muSicalS, cabarEt & DancE unorthadox – cabaret Evening November 10, from 8pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick There are times when a little decorum is expected; this is not one of those times! During this show, performers will let it all hang out - well, not quite ‘all’ – as some of the best burlesque and cabaret talent takes the stage. more information via uxbridge.org.nz.

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Shortland Street – the musical November 14-December 9, times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland City is your laughing gear in ‘operating’ order? if not, you’d best see a doctor but you won’t find them at the iv, or anywhere in Ferndale for that matter. instead, some of Kiwi Tv’s most loved (and hated) characters will be downtown as Shortland Street – the Musical takes the stage. Billed as ‘an affectionate parody’ this show is set to prove why Dr Ropata probably should have stayed in Guatemala after all! For more details visit atc.co.nz and to be in to win a double pass, see page 24. PanGo November 16-17, Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland City if you like to ‘move it, move it’ or, more precisely, sit back, relax and watch as a ground-breaking dancers makes their moves, this could well be the show for you. Billed as ‘a fusion of dance, imagery, light and music’, this performance (by Atamira dance company) is stepping up on stages nationwide. more details via qtheatre.co.nz.

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➤ country calEnDar clevedon a&P Show November 17-18, 9am-5pm, 107 Monument Road, Clevedon Leave it to Clevedon to present one of the best A&P shows Auckland has to offer! With everything from demonstrations and competitions to rural sports, rides, stalls and much more, this show proves that the super City’s country regions are as vibrant as ever. visit clevedonshow.co.nz for more information.

nz flower & Garden Show November 28-December 2, The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson you can’t keep a good show down! Last year, Auckland welcomed back an iconic event, albeit under a new name. Rising from the ashes of the Ellerslie international Flower show, this event proved most popular last year and expects to be even bigger now! more information available at nzflowergardenshow.co.nz.

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omf melbourne cup Day November 6, from 11am, Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera Why fly all the way across the ditch when Ellerslie can deliver all the fun of the melbourne Cup so much closer to home? in addition to featuring the main event on one of the super City’s most super screens, Auckland City’s home of thoroughbred racing has a fantastic lineup of entertainment behind its own gates. For more information, see ellerslie.co.nz/melbourne-cupday. above and beyond November 17-March 11, 10am-5pm (excluding Christmas Day), MOTAT, 805 Great North Rd, Western Springs Why boldly go where no man has gone before, to a galaxy far, far away or even to infinity and beyond when we could all simply go west to moTAT? Launching this month, Above and Beyond celebrates the spirit behind innovations that have seen humankind’s dreams take flight. see motat.org.nz for details and to be in to win family passes to moTAT, see page 24.

➤ family fun the Great auckland Duck race November 25, 9am-12pm, Vector Wero Whitewater Park, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau you don’t have to be quacking up to race here but it helps! instigated to raise money to support the good work of Life Education, this annual event sees competitors rely on a little luck and a lot of ducks. see thegreataucklandduckrace.com for more information.

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DINNER HUGE SUCCESS A five-course degustation dinner by renowned chef, Toshiyuku Nakanishi, at the Uxbridge Café & Bistro last month was a sell-out. Launching the café’s summer bistro evenings – Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights – the Japanese-inspired menu was a taste of international flavours to come. Photographer Christel Kelly Moore was there to capture the occasion.

1. Grant Vandermaas, Nadene Vandermaas, Sue Boekout, Pete Boekhout 2. Sharon Daly, Shirley Preece 3. Ann Lai, Kevin Chang 4. Joy Oxford

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ZONTA RECOGNISES TALENTED WOMEN In a year which has just marked the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand, it is appropriate to applaud the Zonta Club of East Auckland as it held its annual awards ceremony recognising the diverse talents of women and girls in our society. Awards presented included: Young Women in Public Affairs – Sara Khatau; Yr 12 Leadership: Howick College – Harsimran Hundal, and Macleans College – Yuna Otari; Founder’s Day Award for a women making a difference in service in the local community – Mary Gate; President’s Scholarship for women returning to tertiary education in the second year – Catherine Taylor. Photographer Christel Kelly Moore was at the celebrations. Khatau 6. S ue Miller, Eleanor Moonie 7. Elizabeth Amiss 8. Holger Pleiss, Inka Pleiss, Birgit Pleiss 9. Yuna Otani, Gay Gallager, Yoko Otani

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TAKE ME BACK TO DEAR OLD BLIGHTY! Guests dressed for the era at a First World War-themed trivia night and auction hosted last month by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay. Held at Edgewater College, Pakuranga, the event raised more than $10,000 for local Rotary projects and Life Education Trust, which educates and empowers children to make healthy choices so they can live full and healthy lives. Photographer Christel Kelly Moore was there. 1. H aseena Abdulla, Rachel Wong, Elizabeth Arrowsmith, Tessa Vujasin 2. Roy Chisholm 3. Stephen Gilbert, Alison Gilbert 4. Eleanor Dunlop, Des Dunlop, Ali Roestenburg, Tricia Burns, Frank Burns 5. Sarah Gilbert, Andrew Gilbert, Imani Gordon, Melissa Watts

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charity race day What better way to start the 2018/19 racing season at Ellerslie Racecourse than with a charity fundraiser? Partners Life race day last month was in support of Cure Kids, which works to improve, extend and save the lives of Kiwi kids living with serious illnesses and conditions. Although spring weather remains volatile, guests turned out in eyecatching racewear to ensure the event embraced the spirit of thoroughbred racing. Photographer CARMEN BIRD was there. 1. N athan Leake, Phillipa Farmer, Rosie O’Sullivan, Darren O’Sullivan 2. Susannah Winger, Brad Winger 3. Leanne Hewitt, Alison Slyfield, Bonita Wright 4. Sara Talat, Kuru Whiston, Lara Vettor

5. T ania Lang, Tim Kronfel, Bridget Riley 6. Sarah Wickenden, Billy Wickenden 7. Caroline O’Reilly, Annie Harding 8. Courtney Lubinsky, Natalia Abbott 9. Mon Bland, Sally Stanton

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WiTh PAKURAnGA ChoRAL soCiETy’s

Ron Vandenberg There is an old saying, ‘he who sings frightens away his ills,’ and that may be true for Ron Vandenberg, president of the Pakuranga Choral Society which has been hitting the high – and low – notes for some 40 years. With upwards of 40 regular members, aged from their 40’s to their 80’s, the choir meets at the East City Wesleyan Church in Burswood on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New singers of all experience levels are always welcome but Ron says that just now more singers are needed to swell the ranks of the tenors and basses. Ron, an ex-tenor and now a stalwart of the bass line-up joined the choir in 1994 but has been singing since he was a boy.

if you love to sing, and would like to know more about the choir and its monday night rehearals phone or text neville rider on 021 867 827

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it seems that many choirs struggle to ﬁnd male singers,why is this? is it the choir or the men? That’s a question for which nobody seems to have the answer. i do think that men are generally quite a bit more self-conscious than women and perhaps the thought of auditioning, as well as the association with church choirs, is a put off. maybe they also see choral singing as a non-masculine pastime. i would like to point out that Pakuranga Choral is a nonauditioning choir, so new members are accepted readily and as a community-based choir we’re not affiliated to any particular church or faith. how relevant are today’s choirs in general to male singers? i imagine that over the years, choir programmes have stayed much the same, a mix of show tunes, family favourites and well known classical works. The variety through our choral year is what keeps many of us coming back for more, so i believe we are still relevant. however, i do think that in earlier days social singing in a work, church or community group was a much more popular and accepted pastime than it is today, especially amongst men. Do today’s community choirs generally attract older men, if so why?

school or church, doesn’t want to return to continue this enjoyment a little later on in life when circumstances permit. Where are the 40 and 50 year olds who may now have more time free to enjoy an evening’s singing? the choir is appealing for more male singers – how many male singers do you have at present and how many more would you like? Currently we can muster 9 men, split between tenors and basses. Twice that number would be wonderful; it would help balance the choir’s sound spectrum. Earlier this year we were joined by another Auckland choir in our performance of handel’s Messiah, more than doubling our tenor and bass ranks to very good effect. Do you also need women members? new members are always welcome. People are much more mobile these days and, for one reason or another, there is a turnover of membership which continually needs to be refreshed. it is a great pleasure for me to see new faces in the choir; it signals to me that we fulfil a useful social role in the community. Pakuranga choral Society performs a wide range of music – what genre of music attracts the biggest audience?

and a Christmas theme for the end of year. Each semester culminates with at least one public performance, an important money raiser for the choir, often including guest musicians and vocal soloists. when is the next concert and what can audiences expect from it? We’re currently rehearsing for our Christmas performance to be held at All saints Church, howick on December 9 under the enthusiastic direction of Bronwyn harrison. she has chosen a mix of traditional and non-traditional Christmas works including the first public performance of a composition by our regular conductor David hamilton. We’ll be joined by a choir of school children and an accomplished organist and there’ll be plenty of opportunity for an audience sing-along. who attends the choir’s concerts? is there such a thing as a typical choir fan? There’s no doubt that the backbone of the audience is made up of family and friends, but there’s also a contingent of regulars who clearly enjoy the sound and spectacle of 40-odd singers giving of their best. From the choir’s viewpoint there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing those seats filled to capacity. Just how strenuous is this type of singing on the voices of the choristers in general? Do voices need to be rested from time to time to stay in top form?

i think that’s true. my guess is that men of a certain age have a bit more self assurance and enjoy a little less pressure on their time. it is a shame that we have difficulty attracting younger members. i’d like to know what happens to all of those talented young school and college choristers, (who may have joined us in our performances) after they leave school and enter adult life?

our Christmas concert often includes contributions from children’s choirs and young instrumentalists and is very popular. our messiah performances back in may this year were extremely well attended too and we fully expect that our upcoming performance of Faure’s Requiem, in conjunction with two other Auckland choirs and the manukau symphony orchestra will be a sell out affair. interestingly, whilst these more classical performances are very challenging, they also attract new and returning choristers.

Do young men see choirs as ‘old fashioned’ and therefore prefer pop bands, country groups or even barbershop quartets as being more attractive than a formal choir?

how many concerts do you have each year and what format are they likely to take?

Did you ever aspire to sing professionally, or has it been a lifelong hobby?

The choir year is split into three semesters, each having a seasonal selection of choral works ranging from popular show tunes to well known classical works. Generally, the first semester has a classical theme, the second a show theme

i’ve never seen myself as a performer, always as a team player with family members, church group and now Pakuranga Choral; i can’t imagine life without song. my father had a fine tenor voice and we sang together in our church choir.

naturally, young men are going to be drawn to girls, cars, rock bands and night-clubs. But i also find it hard to understand how a young man, who has enjoyed the experience of choral singing at his

Each rehearsal commences with a vocal warm up, a bit of fun more aimed at focusing on the work ahead than strengthening vocal muscles. Certainly some pieces are more strenuous than others and a major work such as The Messiah is significantly more demanding than, say, We Three Kings. however, it is up to the individual to pace his/her contribution, and being just one of a number of voices singing the same part is one of the benefits of choral singing.

he was a member of the nelson male voice Choir and my brother, also a fine tenor, currently sings with and is president of that choir. you would receive some perks though, wouldn’t you? Even if it’s just the case of ‘singing for your supper!’ not many obvious perks in choral singing. Without the financial help of a few much appreciated and generous donors we’d be deeply ‘in the red’. These donations, together with our performance revenue and modest membership fee of $100 per annum, plus a small charge for musical scores, keeps our heads above water. however, the hidden perks – companionship, pleasure from singing as a group, improved lung function from controlled breathing and brain gym from sight reading musical scores – are hard to ignore. Also, recent studies suggest that choral singing helps to reduce stress and anxiety and can lead to longer life expectancy! if you could be minister for culture and heritage what would be the ﬁrst thing you would do and why? i believe choral singing keeps people healthier and happier, out of hospitals and other institutions. if i were minister, i’d be looking to find some way of supporting this activity. We are so grateful for the generous help of a few donors but we get no financial encouragement whatsoever from our local or national government! if you could ask any three musicians/composers/singers to dinner (dead or alive) who would they be and why? Firstly,David hamilton, world renowned and new Zealand’s leading choral music composer. The choir is very grateful for his regular and ongoing commitment as choir master and his wide ranging contacts in the choral world means that we’re never short of young and able singers and musicians to join us in our performances. my second guest would be this semester’s choir leader, Bronwyn harrison, who has brought so much enthusiasm and character to our rehearsals. The loyalty and competence of val sowerby, our regular and patient rehearsal pianist, would be recognised as my third guest.

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sheep to keep Even in the heart of our largest metropolis – and not too far at all from its eastern suburbs – you’ll fi nd more than just as taste of country life as JON RAWLINSON explains.

Cornwall Park farm manager, Peter maxwell, has been hoofing it about the property of late, kept on his toes ensuring this shop window of rural new Zealand showcases how Kiwis make a living from the land. “We have counters on the gates and estimate we have approximately four million visitors each year. spring is very busy time, in particular, with plenty of people wanting to see lambs and calves,” he says. “[The farm] provides some unique experiences, but there are big rewards. We have to be good [with] the public.” Despite Auckland’s growing urbanisation, the farm – established in the early 1900s and set over 81ha, with a further 44ha at neighbouring one Tree hill Domain – has avoided becoming a concrete jungle due to the incredible foresight of its founder.

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“it’s from the sir John Logan Campbell estate and administered by the Cornwall Park Trust Board,” Peter explains. “Part of the trust deed was that the park would remain as it was because he wanted it to serve as ‘the lungs of Auckland’. While it was once on the outskirts of the city, now it gives a sense of serenity and peace and quiet in the middle of an ever increasingly busy city and busy world.”

window – this might be the first time many have even seen a sheep or cow. We do a lot of educating, explaining what we do and why. sometimes, this makes us think about what we’re doing and can reinforce what we are doing already.”

Bruce has lived near the park since taking up his current role more than a decade ago. The experienced sheep and beef farmer says the Cornwall Park farm presents its own distinct challenges.

“years ago, we had trouble from buying in stock which could be a bit wild, but simmentals are extremely quiet, very docile. Because they’re born here and live their lives here, they are used to being near crowds of people.” he explains.

“The job gives us a wider perspective and understanding of how little most people know about farming, about where wool and meat come from. We see ourselves as a bit of a shop

With approximately 60 pedigree simmental cattle and 600 Perendale/Texel cross ewes and lambs to wrangle, Peter and his team have their hands full.

“most of the lambs are sold – we can’t keep them all! This year, lambing went well, we were quite happy with it. This breed is pretty hardy.”

The farm is certainly not a petting zoo, Peter says, but profitability is not its primary aim either. “With a farm this size, we can’t really make a profit but we try to have a solid commercial base and defer costs. For one thing, the park is grazed; having the sheep here is a grass control measure, otherwise there would be a big cost involved in mowing it.” While most of the heifer calves are retained, a few steers, any surplus cows, cull ewes and many of the lambs are sold for meat. “our kicker is that we get a premium for our service bulls, which are sold as yearlings,” Peter adds. “We expect every cow to have a calf and every ewe to have lambs – there are no passengers here, everything has to be productive. The trustees want us to demonstrate good

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“Part of the trust deed was that the park would remain as it was because he wanted it to serve as ‘the lungs of Auckland’. While it was once on the outskirts of the city, now it gives a sense of serenity and peace and quiet in the middle of an ever increasingly busy city and busy world.”

farming practice and a high level of animal welfare and we’re proud to be able to deliver that.” in August, two people were hurt at manukau’s Totara Park as a result of a ‘cow attack’. Peter says this proved a timely reminder about the importance of giving maternal cows plenty of space, especially when they are with their young. “Cows are very maternal and protective so, not long after lambing and calving, we have plenty of signs to help ensure visitors from all over the world understand the importance of keeping their distance. staff members are conscious to remind them too,” Peter adds. “We did have a case about 10 years ago when a chap – who came over a style before we were open – was injured. it is very rare but, because it can happen, we do everything we can to ensure both the animals and visitors are safe.”

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TRiALs no TRiBULATion herding sheep may be a dog of a job but it makes for one heck of a sport. Cornwall Park farm manager, Peter maxwell, is gearing up for a busy season during which even those who win by a country mile will do so by a nose. Although Tv’s A Dog’s Show may have disappeared from the air years ago, sheep dog trials are alive and well, with a number of competitions on the calendar within the borders of the super City. “i have competed in the past but only at a very amateur level,” Peter says. “my main involvement these days is

in helping train dogs and running trials. i’m trying to train a dog for the Clevedon A&P show now and i’ll also be helping put up the yards and work the sheep beforehand.” in addition to this local show (november 17-18), Peter will lend a hand at Ambury Park Farm Day in mangere and the Papakura Wairamarama sheep Dog Club annual trials in February. But one of the sport’s biggest events has to be one of its smallest, Auckland A&P Association’s indoor trials at the Royal Easter show. “There are a few trials held indoors but this one is pretty big. There were 180,000 visitors last year

so it’s hugely popular. The course is tiny in comparison to outdoor shows; it’s a bit more of a presentation [of the sport].” With so many people looking on, top dogs will need cool heads to claim rich rewards over Easter; and it’s never ideal to trial an old dog with new tricks. “Guys who are really good at trials train them from pups, from about eight weeks old. The Easter show can be pretty noisy, which does present a challenge. A good dog needs to be willing to please, easy going and good with people so they can handle crowds.”

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calEnDarS on SalE The 2019 fundraising calendars to assist the Beachlands volunteer Fire Brigade can be brought in Beachlands/maraetai at hammer hardware, Wakelin Road Pharmacy, Rosa Café, sierra Café, Pepperjacks, Gas maraetai, The Wharf store and Bach’n and also in howick at Uxbridge Art & Culture. Price $19.95 – the perfect Christmas gift!

Britta Saxer – photographer and artist.

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Calendar hot fundraiser Britta saxer’s 2019 calendar to raise funds for the Beachlands volunteer Fire Brigade doesn’t feature muscled firemen on every page but her scenic Pohutukawa Coast photographs do capture the essence of the district. A photographer, artist, and web designer, Britta hails originally from Germany and has lived in Beachlands with her Kiwi husband and three children for 22 years. The calendar is her way of giving back to a community and district she loves. “This is not a commercial enterprise or even a great money maker. For me it’s a labour of love, a chance to use my skill and give something back to our Beachlands community, in particular the fire service. “These men are all volunteers yet they willingly head out at all times of the day and night and in all conditions. i have so much admiration for them and think they deserve our support.”

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Britta adds it is also an opportunity for her to use her photographic skills and put to good, the images she takes when out and about.

there are beehives on her lawn and sometimes sheep graze a neighbouring paddock giving home a real country aspect.

“This is such a beautiful area. i am always photographing, right across the seasons and as well as those places which are forever there, i try to capture those impromptu moments or special elements of nature that may last only a short time, sometimes only minutes. Getting the perfect shot with the light just right, is often more complicated than we think.

“i think everyone can appreciate beautiful scenery – be it a sunset, native bush, a landscape or the coast. These calendars make a lovely gift to send overseas or just to have at home.”

“in earlier calendars i focused on showing scenes in a beautiful light, making sure i covered the landmarks of Beachlands, maraetai and Whitford. in this year’s calendar i have taken the liberty to tell stories with my photography and to convey the atmosphere of the coast at different times of the year.”

Britta’s passion for photography has also proved useful in her day to day work.

Britta’s fascination with the region’s natural beauty is a reflection of her overall appreciation of nature. she is a keen gardener,

While there are no handsome firemen leaning against tree trunks, the calendar does include a group photograph of brigade volunteers.

“i run a boutique web design company and as a point of difference i always use authentic photographs rather than an image library. This tends to really personalise a site. in particular, schools i have worked with appreciate this aspect and also that i take the time to visit, often spending hours there until i am

sure i have captured those special moments among the children.” With her business keeping her super busy, Britta admits she has not devoted as much time to other art genres, such as her love of painting, as in the past. “i keep promising myself to make more time. After completing a fine arts & teaching degree at the Free University of Berlin, i founded saxer Design, due to the demand for creative graphic design work and emerging website design. “i was taught html [website programming] by a fellow artist from new york and started out with web design in 1993 whilst also embracing my interest in photography – combined, these three fields have been good to me. “however, i would like to work with acrylics again and to do more silk painting which i have dabbled in. soon, perhaps! in the meantime, there is next year’s calendar to think about.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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Memorable Toledo When ROBYN YOUSEF drove into the Spanish medieval city of Toledo it was a perfect spring afternoon and the start to a memorable visit as she explains. toledo’s beauty and dramatic setting, on a hill above the plains of castilla-la mancha in central Spain, overlooking the tagus river, had me totally transfixed within moments. Despite being packed with tourists and it taking us a long time to find our hotel among the narrow, winding, cobblestone streets, this stunning place had a strong immediate impact. i’m sure that first memory will linger in our minds for a lifetime. Entering the ancient walled city, known for its medieval arab, Jewish and christian monuments, the sense of history was almost overwhelming.

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in the middle ages, christian, muslim and Jewish communities coexisted peacefully so that today, it is often called the ‘city of three cultures’ reﬂected in the fact that ornate mosques, Sephardic synagogues and one of Spain’s best examples of a Gothic cathedral are all squeezed into its historical heart. on a work trip with my husband in Spain, we had driven from zaragoza in the aragon Province (where we’d been searching for the perfect olives to import here) for about four hours to an industrial area near toledo. we were there to talk about the selection of fruit pastes

we’ve been purchasing for the new zealand market over the past ﬁve years. after a good discussion, we were treated to a long and very substantial Spanish lunch.

with a population of 83,000, some 12,000 of these inhabitants live in the 120 hectares of the beautiful, historic city.

our suppliers had also booked us into a toledo hotel so, instead of succumbing to a traditional siesta (best Spanish idea ever), we drove into the city, located some 74 kilometres south of madrid.

tourism plays a major role in the economy with two million visitors every year. happily, locals give their amazing heritage the huge respect and protection it deserves via a Special urban Plan directed by architect, Joan busquets.

toledo was proclaimed a world heritage Site in 1986. along with an abundant architectural heritage, 100 buildings are listed as historicartistic monuments and 112 are classiﬁed as properties of cultural interest – there was so much to admire.

because there are so many wonderful historical sites, it would take many days (perhaps even weeks) to visit them all (see the sidebar for a list of highly recommended sites) but we crammed in as much as we could in a short time. www.eastlife.co.nz

i should mention that when our suppliers were describing how to reach our hotel, they were concerned about the amount of luggage we were carrying. unfortunately, being in the food industry, we seldom travel light as we always carry a large number of food samples. however, it was only when we had parked and then dragged our huge swag down those tiny, winding cobblestone streets that we discovered walking (without baggage) really is the best mode of transport in this beautiful city. Spanish hospitality was warm and welcoming and on the few occasions when we took a wrong turn, local people soon helped us out. our hotel was an historic gem. the building of la Pasado de manola was ﬁrst noted in town www.eastlife.co.nz

records in 1480. currently owned by almudena y mando and her husband, it was bought by her father-in-law back in the 1970s when a huge renovation project was launched. Sadly, he died in the early 2000s, and although almudena and her husband both worked as vets, they decided to carry on with his vision. all 14 rooms have been tastefully decorated in moorish style with wonderful antiques displayed throughout – ours was most comfortable. centrally located, the sunny, third ﬂoor terrace – perfect for breakfast – offered great views of the adjacent cathedral and central quarter of the city. almudena was particularly helpful throughout our stay and when we decided to bring the car through those narrow streets

to pick up our luggage, she was out there on the cobblestones giving directions and ensuring everything was done properly. like many tourists we didn’t stay long enough to visit even a quarter of the sites we planned to – locals blame the close proximity to madrid for so many tourists staying just one night – but we’ll definitely go back. however, next time we’ll forget the rental car. bus and train travel from madrid is inexpensive and efficient, a good option which means visitors have no parking hassles and can enjoy exploring on foot. this way, very little is missed and there is a real opportunity to appreciate toledo’s magnificence. i can’t wait to return and advise those who can’t see beyond Spain’s coastline – to consider heading north where toledo awaits.

hisToRiC siTEs There are some places in Toledo which shouldn’t be missed. here are just a few: • Bab al mardum mosque • Frescos in san Roman Church • Toledo Cathedral • City Walls and their Gates • Church of saint Tome where the Count of orgaz is buried • home & museum of famous artist, El Greco • Transito and santa maria la Blanca synagogues • san Juan de los Reyes, san martin and Alacantara Bridges eastlife | november 2018 |

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The Top Secret Undercover Notes of Button McGinty In the first book of what’s almost certain to be a rip roaring series, iconic Kiwi comedian (and former Edgewater College student), Rhy Darby, introduces a new hero set to tackle out-of-this-world absurdity. Twelve-year-old Buttons McGinty has been shipped off to Ranktwerp Island Education Fortress for Gifted Lame Unruly Minors. There are bad guys to best and codes to crack in efforts to locate his missing parents, ‘sew’ Buttons will need to be on his game in this madcap mystery adventure suited to readers aged eight years and older. Rhys Darby: The Top Secret Undercover Notes of Button McGinty | RRP $17.99 | Scholastic NZ

Kuwi’s Rowdy Crowd Trust a Kat to tell a top tale about kiwi! In Kuwi the Kiwi’s latest adventure, author Kat Merewether reveals how it can be tricky finding five minutes to relax with a quiet cup of tea – a lesson little ones could do well to remember! From tap-dancing tomtits, to karate-kicking kokako, it seems every creature is intent on interrupting poor Kuwi as this humorous yarn unfolds. What’s more, with 20 cents from the sale of each book supporting a range of valuable kiwi conservation projects, Kuwi’s Rowdy Crowd also provides a valuable lesson about the importance of taking care of our native wonders. Kat Merewether: Kuwi’s Rowdy Crowd | RRP $19.99 | Illustrated Publishing

Six ways to eliminate sibling rivalry Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today, centre owner Caryn Mawkes has helpful tips on dealing with sibling rivalry. It is every parent’s dream for siblings to have a wonderful relationship, but disagreements are unavoidable at times. Children are likely to fight over toys and tease one another. Despite a parent’s best efforts, sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up. Reasons why siblings fight include: • New baby – to an older sibling, the arrival of a new baby can mean sudden competition for parental affection and attention. • Age – assertive two-year-olds and bossy five-year-olds may be a bad mix, or hormonal teens and nosy younger siblings. • Stress – disruptions at home can turn a child’s world upside down and lead to increased fighting. • Hunger, boredom or lack of sleep – the usual triggers behind grouchy children won’t do sibling relationships any favours. • Parents – children are notoriously alert to any signs of parental unfairness. They may feel you’re spending more time, attention or material goods on a sibling.

Tips to minimise sibling rivalry:

• New baby – talk to children about the baby’s impending arrival and their special role as big brother or sister. Set aside time with the older sibling after the baby arrives. Encourage your child to be proud of being a big brother or big sister. • Comparing – avoid pointing out your children’s differences in front of each other. Children pick up

on comparisons. Fair treatment doesn’t have to mean identical treatment, e.g. older children may deserve a later bedtime. • Stay out of children’s arguments – you may have to settle a spat between toddlers or preschoolers, but older children will often settle an argument if left alone. If children try to involve you, explain they’re responsible for creating and ending a problem. Don’t take sides. • Let your children know that violence is unacceptable. Ensure children are aware you won’t stand for violence between them. • Set aside areas for each child – give them their own space. Keep each child’s personal things apart from shared ones. They are more likely to want to spend time with each other if they don’t HAVE to all the time. • Have family fun together. Whether watching a movie, tossing a ball, or playing a board game, you are creating a peaceful way for children to spend time relating to each other. This can help ease tensions between them and also keeps you involved. Many children fight over parental attention but fun family activities can help reduce conflict. Make your home a safe place, where each child is seen as an equal and is appreciated, hopefully our tips will help create a harmonious home.

More Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids If anyone can find a (proper) rhyme for ‘orange’, Peter Millett’s your man! With this book, the award-winning author joins forces with illustrator, Scott Tulloch (no stranger to accolades himself) to create a future classic. Bringing their (very Kiwi) twist to well-known rhymes – such as ‘Old King Cole [who] scored a mighty fine goal’. A fun read for little ones, this book is also likely to appeal to parents who still have a little rebel in them somewhere deep down. Peter Millett (illustrated by Scott Tulloch): More Classic Rhymes for Kiwi Kids | RRP $19.99 | Bateman Publishing

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kitchen rules Two young Chinese Kiwis are going the right way about making not just fusion cuisine but Chinese fusion dishes the talk of the town. howick cousins, may Chen and Enna ye, have made it into the 2018 season of my Kitchen Rules new Zealand, now screening on TvnZ 2. They talked to hELEn PERRy about their experience so far. Cantonese cooking has come a long way from its early Auckland days when, by the 1960’s, there were just one or two city restaurants serving ‘Europeanised’ chow mein and chop suey, both a far cry from their authentic origins. such dishes are unlikely to emerge from the kitchen of cooking cousins, may Chen and Enna ye who are both first generation Kiwis keen to connect with their Cantonese roots whilst bringing to the table contemporary Asian fusion dishes using innovative flavours and modern cooking techniques. it was their passion for food and may’s long time love affair with the my Kitchen Rules (mKR) programme that saw the pair apply for a place in this year’s show. “i’ve followed mKR [Australia, then new Zealand] since i was about 14,” says may, a former somerville intermediate and howick College student. “This year i thought, why not give it a go? none of my friends wanted to take the risk, but Enna is a great cook; she and i even have a small online business selling matcha [green tea] powder, and we work well together. We knew we could make this work.” Enna interjects – “we were keen to give it a shot, we had nothing to lose. i just said, ‘let’s go for it!’.” www.eastlife.co.nz

Kitchen mates – May Chen (left) and Enna Ye. Photo Wayne Martin

And, nothing could have been simpler. There were no special rules or cooking test. The cousins just sent in their entry and before they knew it they were one of the six pairs chosen to compete.

“however, the competition hasn’t been without its challenges. you can only plan so much, you can’t prepare for everything, especially those small mistakes which can prove costly.”

“We didn’t think we’d have a chance so we were really surprised at making it and we are loving the competition,” they concur.

But these culinary artists were prepared to enjoy interaction with the two main judges, celebrity chefs, manu Feildel and Pete Evans.

At this point, the girls say they are not too worried about elimination even though they concede all five rival teams are strong cooks with diverse culinary preferences.

“When the show is screened viewers don’t see a lot of the judges during table chat segments. manu is really funny and both he and Pete seem genuinely impressed by everyone’s passion for food. They are really encouraging and their being there is such a great experience,” may says.

“We feel pretty confident at the moment,” Enna says, “We’ve just come through our first instant restaurant and did better than we expected; when the points were added up we went to the top of the table. That was really motivating.

As EastLife went to print mKR was into its fifth week with Enna and may still in the mix – their focus, to make the final.

“Regardless of whether we do well or not, it’s been great fun, so far,” may says. “And, the good thing for me,” she adds with a smile, “is my family’s new respect for my cooking skills!”

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win! Sour Patch tricKy SwEEtS win! motat family PaSSES Why did the East Aucklander trek over to the Westside? To visit moTAT of course! While we may think East is best, there’s no place quite like Western springs’ museum of Transport & Technology. And, with its latest exhibition Above and Beyond (on nov 17 – march 11, see page 6-7 for details), moTAT has gone into overdrive, raising the bar higher than ever before! To ensure a few lucky locals pay the museum more than just a ‘flying’ visit this summer, EastLife has ThREE general admission family passes (two adults & up to four children) up for grabs.

win! ticKEtS to ShortlanD StrEEt – thE muSical if six nights of Shortland Street isn’t enough for you – go on, admit it! – you’re in for a treat. An affectionate parody, this musical (based on the iconic TvnZ show) has already seen plenty of fans head into the city... stat! For more information visit atc. co.nz. so, to ensure among the throng is a representative from ‘East Ferndale’, we have a double pass to the 8pm performance on December 8 (AsB Waterfront Theatre, 138 halsey st, Auckland City) up for grabs.

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The natural Confectionary Co conjured up sour Patch Tricksters just in time for halloween but we’re guessing the magic of these tricky-lickies will last a lot longer than just one fun night of tricks or treats. it’s very much a case of ‘looks like one thing, tastes like another!’ With six sour fruit jelly flavours but only three colours, expect your tastebuds to be fooled. The good news is if you haven’t already tried these moreish temptations, EastLife has a box of sour Patch sweets up for grabs. it includes sour Patch Kids, sour match mAx and, of course, sour Patch Tricksters plus a fun taste game for the kiddies. Win or lose, these sweet and sour treats can also be find in Countdown, Pak’nsave and new World supermarkets as well as other national outlets.

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SPot thE DiffErEncE spots and skin breakouts can be the bane of life especially for teenagers but neutrogena’s visibly Clear spot Proofing range is a simple and cost effective way to defend against fresh breakouts and help maintain healthy-looking skin. The spot Proofing range includes a daily wash, a purifying toner, a daily scrub, a 2in1 Washmask and a daily moisturiser (RRP for all products, $15.99 each). The ‘ClearDefend’ technology used in these products is formulated with spot-fighting ingredients and conditioning agents designed to leave the skin looking clear and feeling soft – not stripped of the skin natural protective lipids. Available from leading supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide.

to DazzlE or DarKEn? Check out this glow-in-a-bottle which blends the line between self-tan and cosmetics to provide an on-the-spot tan for, you guessed it, one night only. With three multi-tasking products, GLo uses shimmer colour and high shine luminosity to take a look from beach babe to boardroom boss and through to bar-side. Golden and gorgeous, begin with Bondi sands’ GLo mATTE onE DAy TAn. start from scratch or top up a pre-existing tan to buff and contour both face and body. mix with foundation or apply GLo shimmER onE DAy TAn to cheeks and collarbones then wait as lightdiffusing particles work their magic. Round off the look with a lick of GLo GLoss FinishinG GLoW, a reflective, high shine formula to give a dose of radiance. you GLo, range RRP $22.99 each.

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hEllo GooD-looKinG! Looks what’s on beauty counter this month – the new nude by nature 100% natural lip collection enriched with100% natural ingredients such as kakadu plum, shea butter, dessert lime and tangerine oil for a natural, long-lasting smile. it’s been said that women ingest kilos of lipstick over their lifetime which means chemicals go down too! however, this entire nude by nature is free from carmine, petroleum waxes, parabens, silicones, coal tar dyes and synthetics. The colour-rich moisture shine Lipstick (RRP $28.95) delivers a sweep of colour, silky feel and luminous shine. The collection also includes a moisture infusion Lip Gloss (RRP $26.95) and a Defining Lip Pencil ($22.95). Available at Farmers Department stores and selected pharmacies.

vErSatilE alGa maSK trEatmEnt Because year-round care is required to maintain healthy, flawless skin, dermaviduals’ Alga mask Treatment, is a great option for all skin types. Containing high levels of beneficial alga spirulina maxima, the Alga mask Treatment also contains a high concentration of chlorophyll, which in itself contains an array of skin nutrients, proteins and large concentrations of vitamins and minerals, including B Complex and vital amino acids. Alga is high in gamma linolenic acid making this mask great for all skin types. its benefits include hydration, cooling, skin regeneration & healing, skin elasticity, smoothing and aiding in the penetration of actives. The dermaviduals Alga mask Treatment and bespoke facials are available at a range of clinics across new Zealand. Prices start from $120. www.dermaviduals.co.nz www.eastlife.co.nz

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Peeling back layers of Chemical Peel myths This month TEREZE TABER debunks myths surrounding chemical peels. Say the words ‘chemical peel’ to any modern woman, and she might shudder, recalling the image of Samantha from Sex in the City arriving at a glam New York party looking like Freddie Krueger’s long-lost sister.

The effect of cancer, and cancer treatment, on appearance can really lower spirits. That’s why we started our Look Good Feel Better workshops over 25 years ago. The work we do helps women, men and teens with cancer improve the way they look, making a real difference to their confidence, strength and positivity.

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Admittedly, I was in this (misinformed) camp for a long time. Despite working for Vivo Hair & Beauty, which has 19 beauty salons nationwide, the idea of becoming what I assumed would resemble a disfigured lobster for an entire week, held little appeal.

She calmly talked me through the process, thoroughly assessing my skin as she guided me through the comprehensive Vivo 7-Step Skin Analysis. After the consultation, she prepared for me for a CosMedix Pomegranate Peel – a peel which is totally safe, even for newbies like myself. As the peel was massaged into my skin, I almost immediately felt a prickling sensation across my forehead and flushing on my cheeks. “Is it supposed to feel like this?” I asked nervously, and was reassured that it was a completely normal reaction.

But then I attended a Vivo beauty conference to do a beauty write-up, and, when exposed to the clinical formulations and techniques used in modern day peels, my thinking around the procedure was transformed.

Sure enough, after a few minutes, my skin relaxed. The worst I should expect is some light, mostly unnoticeable flaking in a few days.

“We can now achieve amazing results without the downtime,” Siobhan Chant, beauty manager at Vivo explained. Then why keep calling them peels and frightening everybody off? I enquired.

I learned that a chemical peel works by either disengaging the bonds that join skin cells together, which is the flaking process, or by stimulating collagen production in the skin cell, producing younger and fresher looking skin.

Paige, beauty therapist at Dixon St Vivo, chimed in. “Everybody has a layer of dead skin cells; what we as Vivo beauty therapists can achieve in removing it simply can’t be done at home care level of exfoliation.”

Looking in the mirror I expected to see a ruddy complexion staring back but, instead, I absolutely glow – my skin feels smooth, fresh and young. Samantha Jones, times have changed: chemical peels are for everyone after all.

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Summer eyez! Kristine Jensen, owner-optometrist of Eyes of Howick talks about protecting the eyes from ultra violet rays.

While most of us are aware of the importance of skin protection when outdoors, only 60 percent of Kiwis wear sunglasses! And, in my experience, those of us who require prescription glasses are even less likely to own sunwear. With ultraviolet exposure high at this time of year, here are a few tips when choosing sunglasses:

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a big help! YVONNE VANNOORT, from Sanctuary Dental, Bishop Dunn Place, Botany talks using sedation for dental treatments. can snooze through whatever procedure is being carried out.

These days you don’t have to high tail out of town when someone mentions the dentist. New treatments and technology can ensure patients are relaxed and comfortable. As dentists, we get that we need to listen to you, understand what you need from us, and never judge you. We also know that we need to be gentle and caring in what we do and how we go about your experience whether it’s a discussion, an X-ray or any other treatment you may need. For some people, intravenous sedation is a great technique to use. A sedative is placed in a vein in your arm. It means that you

This is a wonderful way to achieve either a lot of treatment in one appointment or when you are scheduled for a difficult treatment and it’s really best you are unaware of what needs to happen. The time passes very quickly for you and the whole experience is smooth and easy – later on, you won’t remember. Our team is here to cater to your needs; call us or book online to make your first step towards visiting dentists that really care about you!

• UV400 LENSES – ensure your sunwear, prescription or otherwise, complies with the NZ ISO standard for blocking ultraviolet rays. If you wear a tinted lens, which does not reach the UV400 protection standard, it can actually be more dangerous than wearing no sunglasses at all as the pupil tends to dilate behind a dark lens and therefore the eye may be exposed to more UV light than usual. • TINT COLOUR & DENSITY – when it comes to choosing a tint for your sunglasses, it is largely personal preference as to which coloured lens you prefer to see the world through and, also, which will suit your chosen sunglass frame. However, most of our clients choose an 85% darkened tint either in neutral grey or green or a contrast enhancing brown lens. Other fashion options include lighter or graduated tints or you may even choose a mirror coating – great for the snow! We also recommend a back surface anti-reflective coating which further

enhances visual comfort. • POLARISATION – works like a venetian blind, reduces horizontal glare reaching the eye and provides better visual comfort. Wonderful for driving or when out on the water, however, there are times polarised lenses aren’t suitable, for example if you are a pilot or spend a lot of time looking at LCD screens. • TRANSITIONS – a good option if you move in and outdoors frequently because the lens automatically activates from light to dark depending on UV levels. We offer transitions in seven fashion colours and are available as a virtually clear lens which darkens to block 85% of visible light when outdoors. Other options include XTRActive Transitions, which are slightly darker both in and outdoors or Transition Vantage lenses, which both darken and polarise in bright outdoor light. This means as the lenses darken, vision becomes crisper, sharper and more vivid. As you can see there are several options to protect precious ‘peepers’ from the sun. Call in today to discuss your personal requirements. www.eyesofhowick.co.nz

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Meth use fatal for teeth After the official opening of Howick Village Denture Studio in September, the team’s feet barely hit the ground before it was on to the next exciting project – a competition for members of the public to win an Oral B toothbrush kit…all entrants had to do was take an incredible ‘selfie’ of themselves with a copy of EastLife magazine. There were some great entries! In addition to this, principle clinician and owner, Leah Taylor has been working on a documentary lecture series on the effects of substance abuse on the mouth. Collaborating with a small film crew and design team to put this project together, she hopes to have it completed in the New Year. “The aim is to use this on overseas lecture trips which I undertake each year,” she explains. The project is aimed at better informing clinicians on how they

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“This has been a pet project of mine since helping a client on the road to recovery some eight years ago,” Leah says. “To watch someone turn their life around is an incredible thing. I felt privileged to be a part of that.

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“Giving clients a fresh new smile is an important part of the recovery process. It helps them gain confidence to return to the world smiling. There is, of course, the added benefit of being able to eat and to communicate with others. Teeth are such a big part of our lives.” Leah adds that many clinics are increasingly seeing the damage caused by long term substance abuse so much so, the resulting

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mEthoD Preheat oven to 170 degrees C. Place the oil in a pan and add the pork to brown on all sides. Place in a casserole dish. Add the chorizo sausage to the casserole. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is soft. Add the red wine, chicken stock, chickpeas and kidney beans, and bring to the boil. Pour mixture over the pork. Add the rosemary and cover. Place in the oven for 1 hour, or until the pork is tender. mix the corn flour and water together to make a paste. mix into the stew, and cook for a further 5-10 minutes. Courtesy of NZ pork www.pork.co.nz/recipes/

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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.

lESS SuGar, loaDS of flavour, fun variEtiES oh, yum! Little lolly lovers – and their parents – are sure to love the new range of 25% Less sugar Jellies recently release by the natural Confectionery Co. having achieved the seemingly impossible – a low sugar jelly which tastes great – these have no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. Whether you’re a chomper, stretcher, savourer or sucker, these great tasting jellies are bursting with fruit flavour. Try: 25% Less sugar snakes (260g), Frogs (220g) and Fruit Baskets (220g), (RRP $3.29).

hiGh timE for hEmP? it seems some tasty treats really are best when served ‘from the left-hand side’. Billed as the ‘dopest protein on the market’, nutra organics’ hemp Protein features healthy fats omega 3, 6 and 9, and amino acids, as well as zinc, vitamin C, pre and probiotics, and fibre. Available in a variety of flavours (from salted Cacao maca to Beauty Berries and Creamy vanilla), these plant-based blends (RRP $59.95) are intended to ensure consumers are high on life and good health rather than anything else.

balancE-inG act say goodbye to those old, frozen Tv dinners – thanks to WooP, we can enjoy gourmet goodies quickly and easily at home. WooP’s new Balance Boxes feature balanced meals with all prep work (including pre-prepared sauces) already completed. Delivered direct to our doors, boxes (available via woop.co.nz – from $92 for three meals per week) include simple instructions so, in just 20 minutes or so, dinner’s all done and ready to enjoy.

cauGht riGht Kraut! Wild things, it seems, can make our palates sing! Forage & Ferment’s Wild Kraut range relies on the flavours of nature. From its Clevedon base, this boutique business ferments ingredients including fresh, often locallysourced vegetables as well as wild edibles and herbs from its own gardens. The result is a range which has met with acclaim, most recently named a finalist in the prestigious nZ Food Awards. For details regarding stockists, see forageandferment.co.nz.

taKE a hint... or thrEE Looking for a tasty beverage which isn’t loaded with calories? infused with sparkling water, hint new Zealand vodka contains no sugar, sweeteners or preservatives and only 66 calories per serve. Available in watermelon, feijoa and citrus varieties, these premixes (ABv 5%) offer crisp, light flavour best enjoyed on ice.

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Rossini Italian Restaurant in Howick prides itself on traditional Italian fare served in cosy, warm surroundings. Family-style meals – hearty, rustic and full of flavour. Check out this well-loved favourite offering lively music, friendly service and excellent food. Affordably priced and BYO, Rossini is perfect for a casual week night meal or for that special occasion. Available for functions 7 days, lunch and dinner. • 20% off your bill on presentation of this advert up to $35 value*

Our Japanese Cuisine dinner menu has been renewed! All menu items now have clearly displayed photos. Try our authentic Japanese dishes – enjoy sashimi, tempura and sushi made by experienced chefs! Set Menu Dinner from $28 (choose from 12 mains including teriyaki chicken/salmon). Popular Ramen noodles still available. Open 7 days: Lunch – Mon-Fri 12-2.30pm, Sat/Sun 11.30-3pm; Dinner – 5.30pm-late.

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Intimate, friendly and hidden away at the back of the Chapel Rd Village shops, Ichizen serves a tempting variety of Japanese small dishes for sharing. Come and enjoy the ambience, the sake and a chance to try different dishes – some well known, others an intriguing adventure. Traditional Japanese cuisine with a few western touches, we welcome foodies with a yen for Japanese cooking. Licensed and BYOW only.

Sit back and relax at Five Stags, Whitford, where town meets country. Come on down with family and friends for great food and drinks. HAPPY HOUR (3-6.30pm) EVERY DAY – select jugs $20, select jug ‘n chips $25, 150ml house wine $5.50! Corona buckets – 4 for $25. SUNDAY ROAST, $20 every Sunday 11am-late. Open Mon 3pm-late, Tues-Thurs 12pm-late, Fri-Sun 11am-late and we’re serving breakfast and lunch until 3pm. Book to avoid disappointment!

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Saucy stir fries! a great sauce can make or break a stir fry but thanks to our uK mates at colindale’s Golden Dragon restaurant, (london), there’s no need to the head to the supermarket for a pre-made sauce. instead Golden Dragon’s chefs tell us most people have everything in the pantry at home so here are their suggestions for making some classic chinese sauces. Satay SaucE: crunchy peanut butter, light soy sauce, garlic and chilli will create a great satay sauce. be ﬂexible with quantities but 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter and 1 tbsp soy sauce will be a good basis, then add garlic, chilli and sugar to taste.

doolan brothers Doolans Brothers Botany serves a fine array of pub food, encompassing New Zealand’s freshest produce. Plus, it’s the best place to bring the little ones for a feed. All kids meals are served in Bento Boxes with a healthy snack, wedges and a dessert. They will love it, and you will love how quiet it keeps them. Just $12.50 all day, everyday. Sundays are a great day to spend relaxing at Doolans in our sunny beer garden, it’s worth giving the beach a miss.

Soy, GinGEr & Garlic SaucE: a simple soy-based sauce can be a great accompaniment to both beef and vegetable noodles. Dark soy sauce mixed with ﬁnely chopped ginger and minced garlic works particularly well. a dash of sesame oil will lift the sauce to add a great toasty ﬂavour. SwEEt & Sour SaucE: Despite being a favourite, most people rarely make sweet & sour sauce at home. combine the sour ingredients (soy sauce and rice vinegar) with the sweet ingredients (tinned pineapple chunks, tomato ketchup and sugar). the balance between sweet and sour is very important, so taste as you go.

toP tiP: if a sauce is looking a little thin, add a teaspoon of cornﬂour dissolved in water to the sauce and within minutes it should begin to thicken. alternatively, if it is too thick add a tablespoon of hot water.

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lovE, lauGh, baKE! Prayers only go so far but baking can always come true! in this book, passionate home-cook, silvia Colloca, shares more than 120 recipes for both sweet and savoury goodies, from breads and pizzas to pies, tarts, cookies and cakes. And, as silvia is well-known for her take on gluten-free cooking, there’s plenty for those who are unable (or simply choose not to) go for gluten too. Silvia Colloca: Love, Laugh, Bake! | RRP $44.99 | MacMillan

i Quit SuGar – SimPliciouS flow Thanks to our (seemingly) busier, modern lifestyles, processed foods have come to dominate supermarket shelves. instructive and practical, this book challenges the preconception that ‘quick and easy’ must mean ‘loaded with sugar’. Featuring 348 recipes, all designed to be straight-forward, this book shows us how we can maximise time spent in the kitchen without needing to compromise on our heath and wellbeing.

DEStination flavour Featuring more than 80 recipes, as well as more than a few yarns behind them, this book highlights the sights (and tastes) writer and Tv presenter, Adam Liaw, has encountered during his extensive travels. Behind every great recipe there’s often a pretty darn good story too, as Destination Flavour is set to show. Adam Liaw: Destination Flavour | RRP $55 | Hardie Grant Books

Sarah Wilson: I Quit Sugar – Simplicious Flow | RRP $49.99 | MacMillan

mEat & thrEE What’s your beef? or, would you prefer (nosh) on the lamb? Either way, this book’s for you. Meat & Three harkens back to a time when meat and three veg’ dominated dinner tables throughout new Zealand. however, as its author (who grew up on a beef and sheep farm in the Wairarapa) proves there is far more than just one way to cook a steak! Featuring more than 80 recipes, the dishes created, thanks to this book, are sure to find their way to tables throughout town and country. Kathy Paterson: Meat & Three | RRP $49.99

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You don’t have to be nuts to work at Fresh Life but it certainly helps! And yet, releasing a range of recipes, which celebrate Fresh Life’s range of nuts, seeds and dried fruits, is far from a crazy notion. Whether whipping up Chocolate Nut & Seed Clusters or Parmesan Seed Crackers (see recipes below) or other, healthy, tasty treats such as Macadamia Coconut Granola and Super Seed Salad Sprinkle, all ingredients are available from supermarkets nationwide.

ChoCoLATE nUT & sEED CLUsTERs Try these chocolatey nut and seed clusters; the perfect snack for indulging that sweet tooth.

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1 cup Fresh Life sunflower seeds 1 cup Fresh Life pumpkin seeds 1 & 1/4 cup Fresh Life pecans 1 cup Fresh Life natural almonds 500g dark chocolate 1-2 Tbsp honey (optional) Pinch of sea salt

mEthoD Roughly chop nuts and place them in a large non-stick frying pan with seeds. Dry roast over a low heat until pumpkin seeds start to pop, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon to ensure no burning. Place in a mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt and honey if using. Reserve 1/4 cup of nut and seed mixture. Using the bain-marie method, gradually melt the chocolate. When fully melted, add the chocolate to the bowl of nuts and seeds and stir until all are evenly coated. on a lined baking tray, spoon the mixture into clusters. sprinkle the remaining mixture over clusters to decorate and leave to set in the fridge for at least one hour. store in an airtight container in the fridge, freezer or a cool pantry. www.eastlife.co.nz

These homemade five seed crackers make a tasty snack by themselves or with a range of dips.

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1/2 cup Fresh Life pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup Fresh Life sunflower seeds 1/3 cup Fresh Life sesame seeds 1/3 cup Fresh Life black chia seeds 1/3 cup linseed (flaxseed) 1 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup all purpose white flour 2 tsp salt 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup rice bran oil 1 cup cold water

mEthoD Preheat oven to 170°C. mix all seeds, oats, sifted flour, salt and parmesan cheese in a bowl, then add the oil and

water and mix together well. Cut two sheets of baking paper, each the length of your baking tray. Tip 1/3 of the mixture onto one of the sheets. Place the second sheet on top of the mixture and using a rolling pin, roll out as thinly as possible (to around 3 – 4mm thickness). Remove top layer of baking paper and trim the edges of the mixture to form a large rectangle. Repeat with the remaining mixture as required. Place on baking tray (with baking paper underneath) and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and slice into 5cm squares. Place on wire rack to cool. serve as soon as they are cool or store in an airtight container. if some of the crackers are still a little soft return them to the oven to crisp up. Any excess mixture can be wrapped and frozen until needed. eastlife | november 2018 |

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to the occasion with his saga range of outdoor furniture. From its double lounge chair and cocoon sofa, to the luxurious corner composition, this range is fashioned primarily from acacia wood with waterproof under covers.

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Barbara READs iT RiGhT Advertising and marketing doesn’t always require a ‘hard sell’. Sometimes the subtle approach can work wonders... and win awards, as JON RAWLINSON reveals. Journalism 101: during an interview, one’s pen should never run dry. okay, so that’s not ‘in the manual’ but it probably should be. Fortunately, as my old faithful blue Bic bit finally bit the dust, Barbara mcGrath was on hand to help. “i started out in the ‘80s, returning to work after the birth of my first child. i went door to door selling [branded] Bic pens to businesses

in East Tamaki in their company colours,” the Pinpoint Promotional Products’ owner recalls. “Within three years, i was one of the biggest sellers of Bic pens in nZ and it just grew from there.” years on, Barbara still has plenty of pens handy – luckily for me – but she also has more than just a few awards to her name too. most recently, this long-time East Auckland resident was made a life member of APPA (Australasian Promotional Products Association) for her contribution to her industry. “it was a lovely surprise on the night and means a lot to me. only six new Zealanders, and just one other woman, have been honoured in this way,” she says. “it’s wonderful recognition from my peers and a highlight of my career.”

During more than 30 years in the industry, Barbara has orchestrated campaigns and provided promotional items for a diverse range of clients, including Times newspapers, saint Kentigern College, Ray White, subaru and many more. APPA life membership wasn’t the only accolade she claimed at this year’s awards; Barbara also claimed the not for Profit Promo Award. “over the years, i’ve won a number of industry awards but this one was quite special. Before this year, the last time i won an award was 10 years ago but this is the first time i’ve entered since, so i was chuffed.” Barbara was tasked with creating incentives for children taking part in library reading programmes designed to boost literacy and engagement with books. in keeping with the theme of Wild About Reading, she provided a drinking cup featuring lenticular images (which appear to change or move), a beach backpack and a dog tag to serve as a medal participants claim on completion of the programme. she has worked with libraries on similar promotions for 25 years.

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“The EC Read’n programmes are held during school holidays and thousands of 4-12-year-olds take part,” she explains. “in particular, the kids thought the cups were the bee’s knees, they all wanted one!” And, yet, the simplicity of the items belie challenges behind the scenes. “i had to come up with items which could be produced in reasonably high quantities on a very limited budget which would also be durable, safe and appealing to children of varying ages. it wasn’t an easy challenge,” she reveals. “Getting the

graphics just right for the cups involved a lot of work.” however, Barbara adds that it is a privilege to support such an important programme. “i think children learn so much more through reading books than they can online – they’re also better able to comprehend what they read and their ability to communicate is improved as well – libraries play a crucial role in this respect. Reading and writing remain the foundation skills for education.” helping out a worthy cause might scratch a philanthropic itch but winning awards isn’t too bad for business either. “Pinpoint is all about ‘pinpointing’ what my clients’ needs are and what products – from a vast array of promotional products worldwide – will work best for them,” Barbara says. “Awards can be beneficial in attracting new business but without my loyal clients, and the trust they’ve placed in me for many years now, i wouldn’t be in business at all.” in general, she says that promotional marketing has proven itself to be an effective medium of advertising for her clients over and over again during her career. “This type of marketing certainly does work. There are more than 20,000 people across new Zealand and Australia in the industry, which has a turnover of approximately 20 billion dollars each year; 90 percent of large companies use promotional products to market their businesses. “it helps clients create brand awareness, offer their customers rewards, or just to say ‘thank you’, and, in part at least, i think it’s because everyone loves getting something for nothing.” i certainly do; thanks for the pens, Barbara – a vast improvement on my old (not so faithful) Bic!

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“Designers need somewhere to showcase their work, giving potential clients the opportunity to experience our gardens... to invite them into a space so they can actually walk through a design; the feel from that is quite different than when just viewing a picture.”

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GARDEnER on RoLL A musician, Dean Saunders once played bass for ‘Plain Jane’; his work these days is anything but plain, as JON RAWLINSON reveals.

When the music stops, whose gardens will be good as gold? We’ll have to wait until judges at the nZ Flower & Garden show (november 28 – December 2) reach their decision, during which howick local and landscape designer, Dean saunders, is hoping his efforts will prove to be music to their ears. “i was a musician before i became a landscape designer,” the outlook Landscapes’ owner says. “This year, our brief ties into my musical background. We’ve taken design elements (the look and sound) from the guitar and tried to encapsulate them with the garden.” inspired by the 1962 fender jaguar guitar, Dean’s exhibition garden is expected to resonate sophistication and style. named Risonanza sonora (translates as: sonic Resonance), the design is typical of Dean’s style. “A lot of our designs are very European – you don’t see a lot of that in the market these days. if i had my own dream garden, it would be like something more common to the fringes of italy or outskirts of Paris – very formal, traditional and symmetrical.” he may not have a gold record but Dean does have a bronze award to

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his name, awarded at last year’s Flower & Garden show where, up against tight competition, every detail counts. “it was quite surreal. All last year’s judges had won gold at Chelsea [Flower show] so the standard was tremendously high and the competition extremely tough. you’re up against seasoned pros, people who travel the world competing,” he says. “i learnt plenty from it, being our first event. Fundamentally, the exhibit was focused on overall look – it was a small, European courtyard with a fireplace at its centre – so our planting wasn’t as elaborate as it will be this time.” While some designers have large teams to assist, to those (such as Dean) with fewer pairs of hands, time management during setup is crucial; especially this year considering Risonanza sonora will cover a larger space than his 2017 entry, originally from melbourne, Dean’s growing enthusiasm began in a city renowned for its gardens. “Long before i even knew i wanted to do design as a career, i loved the aesthetics around melbourne, which are amazing – the architecture and the gardens.

seeing that every day was very inspiring.

get involved in the physical work too.”

“my nana was a very keen gardener with an absolutely gorgeous garden. she taught me a lot about the plants and i used to help her. i guess that’s where my love of gardening grew from. she grew a lot of flowers but it wasn’t a typical ‘nana-ry garden’, everything was in its place, it was pristine, wellplanned and ordered.”

successor to the Ellerslie Garden show – which was also held in Christchurch, ‘the garden city’, for many years – The nZ Flower & Garden show has been a ‘blooming’ success since moving to henderson.

After moving to Auckland (aged 15) Dean completed a landscape design course at manukau institute of Technology (miT). he has since designed and maintained gardens throughout the super City – from residential gardens to school, business and industrial grounds. “i started maintaining the grounds at miT’s campuses after i graduated and, later, redesigned all the gardens as well. A lot of my early clientele came through students and staff at miT. i also designed and implemented gardens at Auckland Grammar school, and at Kings school [Remuera], which i still maintain. “i did the hard work first, getting my hands dirty. That’s made it easier for me to learn design, including its problems, consequences and solutions. i prefer the design stage, but i still

For Dean’s company, outlook Landscapes, the upcoming show is more than just a popularity contest; it gives this muso the chance to strike the right chord with visitors and drum up business. “A large part of my reason for entering is to display my work to the public. i think it’s crucial to have such shows in new Zealand because designers need somewhere to showcase their work, giving potential clients the opportunity to experience our gardens,” Dean says. “They allow us to invite them into a space so they can actually walk through a design; the feel from that is quite different than just viewing a picture. “i want to win gold but i have to be realistic. i’m lucky that, these days, i can pick and choose which projects i take on but i secured plenty of work as a result of last year’s show, it was very good for business.” www.eastlife.co.nz

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for show honours Children may sing ‘ring a ring of roses, a pocketful of posies’ but, beyond that, gardening is not usually an avid interest especially among teenagers although a college horticulture course was the catalyst for one young local woman embarking on a career path she never imagined. HELEN PERRY talked to Zara Hill who hopes her entry into the NZ Flower and Garden Show (Nov 28-Dec 2) will impress judges. Pakuranga Unitec student Zara hill surprised herself last year, when her entry in the upcycle category of the nZ Flower and Garden show – construction leftovers to planters – scored a bronze medal. spurred by that success, this year friends and family have been pressed to help her gather hundreds of bottle tops and a good many Pringle potato chip cylinders for her 2018 show entry in the same category. “it was all a bit rushed last year i found out about the event quite late and only entered because in my landscape architecture course most things are done as a group; i wanted to design something that was all mine and see how it would go. i was stunned when i won bronze in the student class.” Chatting over coffee it is evident the 22-year-old is not one to grandstand – but gradually she reveals herself as a quiet achiever, someone determined to follow her own path. “my family keep the lawns mowed but none are gardeners so i’ve taken it upon myself to do what needs to be done and i really enjoy it. The same goes for friends, too; talking about gardens isn’t quite the same as computer games or chat apps.” But originally Zara’s heart was with animals. “i really wanted to be a vet but at school i did a home study horticulture course and was then involved in a project building a model home. That’s when i became www.eastlife.co.nz

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really interested in the way we plan spaces and rooms.”

“The category at the show seems to suit me.”

Zara went on to complete a Bachelor or Architecture but when her papers included elements of landscaping it satisfied her appreciation of plants and she became keen on planning different spaces and rooms, ‘outdoor rooms.’

And doing things ‘properly’ also translates to gardening. “most landscape designers just want to design the garden but i like the weeding and maintenance side too. i don’t mind taking on that responsibility; i’ve been doing a bit of gardening for friends to help pay for my studies and i’ve even designed a garden for an omaha beach property.

“After finished my degree [two years at Auckland University and one at Unitec] i decided to carry on with landscape architecture. i’ve been able to cross credit some papers so it’s only taking another six months.” Entering the upcycle category at the nZ Flower and Garden show was a “no brainer” for this green-fingered young woman who says when it comes to recycling and conservation she likes to do things properly. “i get annoyed when plastic containers aren’t washed or are put in the wrong rubbish bin,” she says.

“There were quite strict rules to what i could do but i liked the challenge of coastal planting. however, the house isn’t built yet so it’ll be quite a while before it’s [the garden plan] actioned…if at all!” now, with the flower and garden show growing closer, Zara’s design is well underway. smaller than last year, she’s finding it more manageable. “Last time was a bit of an undertaking for someone

new to it like me. in fact, they [the organisers] started to worry i wouldn’t make it; even thought i’d pulled out at one stage but i got there in the end.” This year Zara is creating a fairy garden from second time around materials – a wire sprung bed frame, pallets, an old wheelbarrow, a birdcage, saucepans and, of course, all those bottle caps for a pathway and the Pringle cyclinders – “they’ll make great mushrooms; i can just see it.” While hoping for second time success, Zara is modest about her chances. “Who knows what i’ll be up against, but really i’m just enjoying the chance to be creative and to use what i’ve learnt. it would be lovely to do well and next year it could help get me a job which will grow my experience and skill. Who knows?” eastlife | november 2018 |

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Of berries and basil All kiwi… There are Kiwis and kiwis, kiwi ingenuity, kiwifruit and kiwi berries among the many things we embrace as being ‘kiwi’ through and through. one of the more recent in growing terms are Kiwi berries (Actinidia arguta), sometimes called ‘hardy kiwi’, which are a hairless, mini version of kiwifruit.

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Cut open a kiwi berry and it looks very similar to a kiwifruit, with dark seeds arranged in a circular pattern. The berry itself tastes like kiwifruit and is packed with vitamins and antioxidants but these little beauties are smaller with smooth, edible skin. Kiwi berry plants are vigorous, deciduous vines which can grow many metres long, but can be pruned to a manageable size. They can also be trained to travel across a fence or up and over a pergola. suited to temperate zones, the plants are dioecious, which means separate male and female vines are usually required for pollination to occur but, conversely, a vine can still produce fruit without a pollinating partner. Potted kiwi berries can be planted during spring and mature plants will produce fruit during late summer and autumn. To promote healthy vine growth and encourage lots of flowers and berries, feed plants regularly with a potassium enriched complete plant food like yates® Thrive® Citrus Liquid Plant Food.

try thai baSil… There may well have been something Fawlty about Basil but there’s nothing wrong with Thai basil. in fact, there’s everything right about it when it comes to cooking. An essential ingredient in Thai, vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian cuisines, Thai basil has an anise taste which adds a delicious aroma and flavour to Thai green and red curries. The leaves retain their scent and taste with high cooking temperatures better than sweet basil varieties. yates Thai Basil is ideal for growing in the home veggie and herb patch or in pots. it likes either full sun or part shade. it’s easy to sow yates Thai Basil seeds directly into the soil where you want the plant to flourish then cover with a 5mm layer of yates Black magic® seed Raising mix. Keep moist and seedlings should emerge in 5-10 days. Feed basil plants each week with yates Thrive® vegie & herb Plant Food. This is a complete and balanced plant fertiliser which will encourage lots of lush leaf growth. Plants will mature around eight weeks after sowing and frequent picking of leaves will help promote a continuous supply. Leaves can also be dried for later use, or wrap sprigs in baking paper and plastic before freezing.

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More than an acre of ground surrounded by farms – the perfect combination. Beautiful landscaped gardens and stunning pool with outdoor living provide the setting for this unique, 1990’s home offering striking design and gracious living. Here’s a chance to embrace the best of retro style without sacrificing modern amenities. Sarked, rimu ceilings, and large windows complement the light colour palette throughout this sundrenched, spacious home built with quality a priority. Four plus large bedrooms, study, media room, three bathrooms plus the potential to convert one wing into a granny flat or teenage retreat. Only 4 kms from Kingseat, and handy to Strathallan College and Pukekohe township, this exceptional home must be seen to be appreciated.

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Watch out for snails and slugs, which can rapidly devour young seedlings. A light sprinkle of yates Blitzem® snail & slug Pellets around the plants will help attract and kill damaging snails and slugs. SC3694-v7

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From structural detail to those finishing touches, Melinda Williams takes us on a journey through a modern home, discovering that living rooms don’t necessarily need to impact badly on living things. Packed full of practical advice and plenty of photographs, Eco Home reveals how we can live in an eco-friendly and sustainable way, from the bathroom to the kitchen, outdoors and in, and from foundations to ceilings.

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

The number of properties for sale locally has increased significantly over the past couple of months – an indication that, with the arrival of spring, more people are looking to make a move prior to Christmas.

released by REINZ for the month of September. Locally, the median price continued its seesaw course with a drop back to $1,030,000 from last month’s $1,082,000 – typical for the current times.

Sales volumes, whilst still low compared to some of the boom months of 2015/16, are holding up month to month. The days to sell have come back to a more traditional time frame which is a good sign that activity and decision-making is stepping up.

Compared to last year’s median price we are 5.2% down from 12 months ago, and 7% down from two years ago. There were 145 sales for the month, slightly down from last month’s 148 but up from last year’s 120. As mentioned, the days to sell dropped back from being in the mid to late 40’s down to a more typical 37 days.

On the coal face we are still finding good attendance figures through open homes, with the greater majority of those coming through keen to make a move in the very near future. Now, to figures just

Currently realestate.co.nz is showing 435 properties for sale in the area – an increase of 82 properties over last month’s 353.

For Auckland overall, the median stayed flat at $850,000. In fact, the exact same level as last month as well as for September last year. There were 1616 sales, down from last month’s 1831, and slightly down from September last year at 1651. Days to sell were 39 – an improvement over last month’s 42, but not quite as good as last year’s 37 in the same month. Currently in Auckland there are 8740 properties for sale – up from last month’s 7817 and well up from 12 months ago when there was 7429; so, an additional 1311 choices for purchasers. Nationally, prices are still experiencing a lift in some regions. Gisborne, Nelson Manawatu/ Wanganui and Northland, hit new record median highs and Hawke’s Bay hit a matching record high. The national median at $556,000 is up from last month’s $549,000

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and also up 5.6% from September 2017’s $525,000. The volumes of sales across the country, at 5506, dropped from last month’s 6,216, and were also lower than the same period last year at 5674. This is the lowest number of sales nationally in a September since 2011. This drop is also matched with an annual increase for the days to sell at 36, up by two days from last September. The total number of properties for sale at 22,847 is up from last month’s 21,207 and also last year’s 21,727 so, a bit of a mixed message coming through but nothing radical in either direction. The price of fuel at the pumps has taken over from house prices and housing shortages as being the hot current topic. Please feel free to contact me anytime on 0274 966 966 to discuss your property needs.

Do you have land... We can create a bespoke architectural design, or build from your plans; seamlessly guiding you through the whole design and build process. Pricing a package especially suited to your needs and aspirations. dianne@fowlerhomes.co.nz

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We know Jacs Poverty no picnic As the former MP for Botany would, no doubt, agree, politics is no picnic. However, that’s exactly what some young visitors to the capital experienced recently as our PM rolled out the welcome matt. Designed to celebrate the passing of the Child Poverty Reduction Bill, Ms Ardern hosted a picnic in the grounds of Premier House. “I want to say thanks to all the young people who’ve told us what matters. Your views do count and we’re taking your ideas really seriously. I also want to encourage others to tell us what they think too,” she said. Although backing a ‘Bill’ didn’t work out so well for National at the last election, its MPs were willing to come to the ‘party’, providing cross-floor support for the Bill, with a few addendums of course. “It’s important to the long-term welfare of our children that this Bill is enduring and survives changes of Government. I thank the National Party for their amendments and their support of our Bill,” Ms Ardern said. “This Government is committed to genuine change to tackle poverty and achieving our goal of making New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child.”

Business or bust While America’s ‘businessman in chief’ may like to take a hands-on approach, our bona fide politician in chief is happy to seek advice from experts when it comes to ‘home’ economics. “We need to work closely with business leaders, share ideas and consider solutions to overcoming barriers together,” Ms Ardern said with regard to the formation of the Business Advisory Council. Chaired by Air New Zealand CEO, Christopher Luxon, the council consists of a baker’s dozen of corporate heavy hitters; its work will compliment that of the Small Business Council and other business and union representative groups, the PM expects. “I’ve asked the council to drill down www.eastlife.co.nz

into key issues [to] provide answers to some of the big economic challenges regularly raised with me by business leaders... New Zealand needs a modern economy that has the investment, innovation and skills required to ensure we can all share in prosperity and opportunity in a sustainable way.”

While many in the media have been playing follow the (opposition) leader of late, our Prime Minister has not been shirking her work, as these insights based on official releases from her office attest.

Shark-in-chief? Loan sharks beware... the PM is circling and keen to do (do-do-dodo-do-do) something to catch you out! “This Government is committed to making New Zealand the best place to raise a child,” Ms Ardern said during a visit to Mangere’s Vaiola Pl Budgeting Service. “To do that we must stop families becoming trapped in the appalling debt spirals and poverty that result from onerous lending and payback terms.” A total interest and fees’ cap on high-cost loans will protect people from ‘predatory lending’, raising the bar for consumer lenders to register as financial service providers, she expects. Some could argue that reducing taxes could ‘turn (over) the tables’ of moneylenders just as effectively, however. “New measures will halt the very worst of those preying on vulnerable and desperate people while enabling borrowing that meets their needs in an affordable way... They will protect families, introducing tougher penalties for irresponsible lending.”

Sport – will you be ‘That Girl’ too? In the 1960s we first saw That Girl; recently, Doctor Who came to the party too, but New Zealand’s youngest female Prime Minister has an even more innovative way to challenge gender roles, by “levelling the playing field” in sport. “I encourage all national sports organisations to look at how they can increase the numbers of women in leadership and governance roles,” Ms Ardern said when launching a new ‘Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation.’

The PM chats with Damien O’Connor. “[It] seeks to tackle and overcome the clear inequalities... within sport and active recreation.” According to the PM, women face more barriers and are far less valued and visible in the industry. Therefore, the Government will invest at least $10m over three years on schemes including a marketing campaign and a new prize for journalists covering women’s sport. While a return to free-to-air sport might be as, if not more, effective in increasing participation among both men and women (some could argue), for now, the PM has a different game plan in mind. “Girls and women are 50 percent of our population, and it’s not good enough that they continue to be under-represented... Showcasing our inspiring women sporting

heroes will help drive women and girls participation.”

How now, M.Bovis? Eradication of potentially devastating cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis, is making strong progress, our PM asserts. “The Government remains committed to phased eradication, which is progressing well, and to helping farmers get back to business,” Ms Ardern said. “I know it’s been an extremely tough time for many farmers.” Along with Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, Ms Ardern recently outlined a recovery package designed to help affected farms. According to the PM, 74 of New Zealand’s 24,000 farms have been infected to date with 36 subsequently destocked and cleared of Mycoplasma bovis. eastlife | november 2018 |

We keep on looking elsewhere! Part 2 Bill Potter – The Business Maverick. Bill is an international Keynote Speaker, MC and Personal Power Coach, who has made personal presentations in 57 countries so far. www.speakers.co.nz/our-speakers/all-speakers/billpotter www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM

Electric cars – ‘current’ thinking In July 1965, fans of folk superstar, Bob Dylan, roundly booed the singer for ‘going electric’. More than 60 years on, the ‘times they are a-changing’. Although he concedes the cost of electric vehicles may be prohibitive to some, Andy Sinclair from Hyundai NZ says this public perception is shifting. His comments follow the release of the MW OpinionNation Survey which reveals almost a quarter of Kiwis believe ‘electric vehicles are the future’.

“But it costs so little from a recharging perspective that the savings add up very quickly. That is currently an education issue for the industry, because the return on investment is very much there. Maintenance is a lot less combined with no fuel costs.” Improvements in battery longevity and demand for new charging stations will increasingly drive Kiwis to ‘switch on’ to electric vehicles, Mr Sinclair adds.

A major flaw in the human psyche (of which there are many...sigh), is the belief that ‘the grass is greener on the other side’. Which leads to the perception that... ‘the people over there’ are probably ‘more interesting, than the people over here’. Don’t tell the neighbours, OK? Ta. The sobering reality (and REALITY can be the most sobering disruption in your life), is the oft expressed opinion by many worldwide, that Kiwis ‘punch above their weight’ (metaphorically speaking, of course). We do betterer dan dem udders thought we could done. Whatever! Other than the wonderful Irish, who are everywhere (They are!), New Zealanders can be found in almost every corner of our Earth thingie. Can you imagine a globe (the Earth) with corners?

achieving ‘BestLife’. We teach that in PATH2©. Then you may discover that many ‘answers’ exist right under your nose! S’not that difficult to focus and check before your mind flutters off elsewhere looking for your ultimate personal fulfilment. Chocolate is an excellent starter for such a journey. OK, and coffee. Kiwis can do much for Kiwis. The grass you thought looked greener... are called... ‘weeds’. OK? If you want to become a better anything, check out Kiwis who have done much, are too modest to join the sad #lookatme brigade, and... who talk your language. An integral ingredient of our coaching material, is ‘commonsense’. Unfortunately, that has died long ago in most other places!

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