EastLife March 2015

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March 2015

KELLY cuts the cloth

BARBARA KENDALL Halberg darling

AMBLING AROUND

Melbourne

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All clear after op insight Hi everyone What a month February turned out to be – the good weather continued, the Cricket World Cup got off to a flyer with our Black Caps making a great start, Valentine’s Day, gave life a rosy glow and Chinese New Year heralded the Year of the Goat (or, if you like, ram or sheep, all are acceptable).

This month’s EastLife cover features the lovely Kelly Coe, designer and owner of the Augustine label and shops, with her four year old daughter Indiana.

Pictured at Eastern Beach, Kelly is wearing a top from her new Charlo range catering for mums who want easy-care, easy-wear clothing for leisure and weekends when they are busy with family activities (see story page 31). Kelly is wearing a Charlo floral Tealic top priced at $125.

Photo Carmen Bird

Ph 09 271 8020 www.eastlife.co.nz Editor: Helen Perry 09 271 8036, editor@eastlife.co.nz

Locally, we saw a mountain of exciting events some of which are captured on our ‘out and about’ pages and I had a fab break in Melbourne. So, this month I’ve written quite a bit about this beautiful city which may help others heading there for the first time.

On the other hand, I’ve saved the best (tasting) for next month – a super Victoria Wine Tour to the Yarra Valley, my third with this outstanding boutique tour company, which again provided a very relaxing day among the vines.

On another note. Last month Frith Jenkins from Howick Village Optometrist wrote about her experience of a macular hole repair.

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I was a bit apprehensive beforehand but on reading Frith’s article I rang her to find out more. She completely reassured me and I went into the Eye Institute feeling absolutely confident. That confidence was not misplaced.

With a local anaesthetic, the op was painless, I had no side effects (or pain) afterwards, and the gas bubble which she spoke about was all but gone in 10 days. I needed only a couple of days off work and haven’t looked back since.

works in Gossamer Drive which have been going on for some time preventing access to Pakuranga Rd. Nothing much we can do about that but, a notice on Gossamer Drive (at the bottom of Larne Ave) saying, road closed ahead, has led to Ussher Place shop owners being seriously disadvantaged. In particular, little Pavia Italian Restaurant has seen a huge drop in patronage.

However, I have discovered it is still possible to drive as far as the Ussher Place (despite the sign) so, this is just to say, if you are a fan of this long-standing neighbourhood cafe do pop in and give them your support. They could do with a pick me up.

Although driving was off the agenda for a week or so there were plenty of folk to ferry me back and forth. So, thanks Frith for all the advice. Your suggestion that I ask about anything that was puzzling me also paid off.

When I receive my prescription for glasses I’ll be up to see you!

Now it’s time to let readers enjoy this month’s magazine but before departing I must mention the road

Helen Perry Editor

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By coincidence, I had the same operation in February with a cataract also being removed and an atrophic lens being fitted at the same time.

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Henare’s Howick – painting the town

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Barbara Kendall

While Barbara’s name may be synonymous with sporting success – securing Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals in boardsailing (windsurfing), as well as an MBE and four previous Halberg awards – this Bucklands Beach-raised athlete has claimed many a brass ring. Last month, Barbara added the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award and induction into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame (joining brother and fellow boardsailor, Bruce) at the Halberg Awards. However, her work since retirement in 2010 – in particular with the International Olympic Committee – has also been instrumental in securing her place in the pantheon of Kiwi sporting greats.

After winning Sportswoman of the Year at the Halbergs four times (not to mention numerous other accolades), was it just as thrilling to win awards this year?

It was different as this time it was not for achieving a self-focused goal in sport; it was for giving back to sport as a leader and making a difference.

Winning the Leadership Award is huge recognition for the work I’m doing for sport. Since 1992, I’ve probably spoken to more than 60,000 kids in schools about the value of dreams, goals, and how sport can make the world a better place, so that’s really a reward in and of itself.

You feel like you have ‘come of age’ when inducted into the hall of fame; it is an honour. Being recognised by your own country is always a great feeling!

Are the Halbergs relevant in recognising sporting achievement?

It is always great to recognise sporting excellence. However, for me, trying to single out one person or team as being more deserving than another is flawed; it’s like comparing an apple to a pear!

What was it like growing up in Bucklands Beach and attending Macleans College? Did living near the water help you along the path to Olympic glory?

I had the best childhood ever! The Tamaki Estuary and Eastern Beach were wonderful sailing spots and ignited that passion for sailing in me.

I was a second year pupil at Macleans so there were high expectations to set the culture of excellence which was Mr Prentice’s vision. Sometimes this meant there were boundaries which were a little inflexible,

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especially when it came to sports that were outside the school’s scope – such as windsurfing. That did cause me some frustration. I actually left school after Year 12 as I felt I didn’t quite fit into the box. However, I loved my time at the college and would never have wanted to attend any other school.

How does it feel to have ‘the set’ of Olympic medals, and did missing out in 2004 and 2008 influence your decision to retire in 2010?

It’s always better to have three golds [than gold, silver and bronze], but the set makes for a great story. 2004 was most disappointing as I made two mistakes and that cost me a medal.

I was so mad at myself for quite a while after that. I had two kids by 2008 and I became ill right before the games, so that didn’t help. I knew it was time to retire after then as I was tired of feeling I constantly had to prove to myself, and whoever else, that I was still really good at going fast around buoys!

In 1993 you were made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to boardsailing. How did this compare with winning Olympic medals?

I wasn’t aware of what this meant back then! I was only young and my head was in the clouds after winning the gold medal. Life had changed dramatically, so it didn’t really sink in till years later. Now, I look back and wish I’d realised just what it meant to receive such an honour at the time!

These days you work with the IOC. What does your role entail?

I’ve been involved with the IOC since 2005. The role of an IOC member is to guide the Olympics in directions which help make the world better

through sport. I help decide where the Olympics should be, which sports should be in the programme, how we distribute the money and how we assist athletes and their entourages with material developed to help them become role models and leaders.

I also represent athletes, women, Oceania and New Zealand and give my advice from those perspectives.

That involves sitting on 12 executive boards, commissions or working groups. I also run Excellence for Life trainings in Oceania for athletes and their entourages.

Are Kiwi sportswomen given as much support as our men?

Kiwi women are in good hands; everything is pretty much equal in high performance sport – especially for those in the top 10 in the world.

What we all have to be honest about is that a lot more men play sport worldwide than women, so the competition is tougher.

Your brother [Bruce Kendall – gold and bronze-winning Olympic board sailor] was also successful in the sport. What was it like following on from him and what’s he up to these days?

It was never a competition between the two of us. It was great following along as he paved the way for all of us in the sport and passed on the culture and training methods. These days Bruce coaches internationally.

What accomplishments are you most proud of in both your sporting and personal lives?

Competing with two kids in tow and still placing in the top three at world champs; it exhausted me but was worth every bit of energy! Having an amazing, happy family is perhaps my www.eastlife.co.nz

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Boardsailing was to be replaced by kitesurfing for the Rio 2016 Olympics. How did this come about?

The decision to remove windsurfing was made by the council members of International Sailing. It went against the technical committee’s advice. Six months later, the initial decision was overturned and windsurfing is back in! Politics at play, I guess.

biggest accomplishment. It sounds a bit clichéd, but you don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, and I can put hand on heart and swear that every day has counted. I have no regrets and have made the most of every opportunity. When you are doing things you love, you are happy – it’s quite simple really!

You run a consulting programme.

What is Champions IQ and why is it important?

Champions IQ teaches people selfintelligence or awareness which can be applied to leadership, teams, building confidence, and developing the right culture to help raise the bar in whatever people do in any area of life. Sometimes it’s scary to look in that mirror and be honest, but awareness is crucial to reaching potential and achieving success, however we define it.

You’re also a director for Feel at Home. What does the company provide and do you use the products yourself?

We make all sorts of natural soaps, lotions and luxury products. A subset of this is our Twistick natural travel products range. All products are palm oil-free and use the highest quality ingredients. The Heal Me is amazing! It can be used on any itchy bite, scratch etc, and it’s even healed my athlete’s foot. The Guard Me also works amazingly well, and because the Kiss Me has no parabens, it really does moisturise lips.

If you could be Minister of Sport for one day, what would you do first?

I can’t stand the dirty politics, but if I had to be, I would try to make a difference without the ‘politics’ getting in the way.

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Ever our golden girl While our region has produced several Olympians, amongst the most successful is Barbara Anne Kendall. Since rocking the boardsailing world by securing gold in Barcelona in 1992, this Bucklands Beach girl has reeled in many accolades. In wake of recent recognition at the Halberg Awards (Sport NZ Leadership Award and induction into the NZ Sports Hall of Fame), we chatted with Barbara (pages 6-7) and present a snapshot of a life well contested.

1. 1987 – After winning her first Word Championship Cup. 2. 1988 – With brother Bruce prior to the World Series. 3. 1992 – Celebrating Olympic gold with father Tony. 4. 1996 – Hamming it up after being announced Olympic flagbearer. 5. 1993 – Marriage to Shayne Bright. 6. 1999 – Halberg’s Sportswoman of the Year. 7. 2007 – Inducted into World Sailing Hall of Fame. 8. 2008 – Competing in the RSX world champs in Takapuna. 9. 2009 – Dancing with the Stars. 10. 2012 – Speaking at Howick Intermediate School. File photos

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Highlights from the free annual event included strongman contests, military re-enactments and music performances.

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March 2015 ➤ family Mothers Unite! A Women’s Empowerment Conference March 15, 8.30am-5pm, Zen Garden, 415 Whitford-Maraetai Road, Whitford Mum’s the word at this upcoming conference which seeks to bring together mothers and celebrate their value to family, community and society at as a whole. Themed ‘More than a Mum’, this event will feature speakers who will talk about the challenges mothers face in trying to balance their most important of roles with interests, passions, dreams and career goals. Half day and full day registrations are available; see mothersunite.net for details.

3149 - Howick Primary School World Record Attempt March 14, 11am-1.30pm, Howick Primary School, 40 Willoughby Avenue, Howick Believe it or not, some people love to get... ‘board’! And, this month, quite a few of them will come together to be part of a world record attempt for the most people playing a board game simultaneously. The name of the game is Snakes and Ladders, but there will be much more for the family, including a bouncy castle and sausage sizzle. To be one of the 3149+ people needed to set a new record, or simply to cheer them on, contact the school on 09 534 6082 for details, although registrations can be made on the day from 9.30am.

➤ festivals Tamaki River Festival March 15, 12pm-5pm, Bramley Reserve, Pakuranga By the river of Tamaki locals are likely to get down this month during the

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inaugural Tamaki River Festival, with a host of activities and entertainment for all the family on offer. Featuring water safety education, coastal environment displays, water quality information and the opportunity to have a go at water sports such as sailing and canoeing, the Tamaki River Festival is designed to celebrate local heritage, cultural diversity and the natural environment of our coastline.

Taste Franklin Festival March 21, 11am-6pm, Karaka Sports Park, corner Linwood and Blackbridge Road, Karaka With Christmas set firm in the rear vision mirror, the time to eat, drink and be merry is over... or maybe not!

As we march on in to 2015 in earnest, it’s great to know that just down the road locals still have good taste, as the Taste Franklin Festival takes its place at the top table. Conceived over a beer between mates (the ground in which many great ideas grow!) the festival is designed to showcase the abundance of local produce with which the region is blessed. If it’s grown, reared, raised, baked, fermented, carved or cooked in Franklin, visitors are sure to find it.

Visit tastefranklinfestival.co.nz for a full programme (including details of live music and other attractions), or to purchase tickets.

Vintage Harvest Festival March 21-22, 9am-4pm, Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Glenbrook Station Road, Glenbrook Keep on trucking, or tractoring at least! With a wide variety of working vintage machinery on display, whether you arrive by car, truck, tractor, cart, tank or steam train, all these and more await at the Vintage

➤ arts Thursdays @ Seven concert series March 5,12,19,26, 7pm, All Saints, corner of Cook Street and Selwyn Road, Howick Why go blowing your own trumpet or becoming strung out waiting for a touch of culture to come to town? Thanks to All Saints’ concert series, there are new tunes to ‘March’ to this month. With four concerts in March (two more in April and another series in June), leading violinists, pianists, and trumpeters will take centre stage. The current series features: Arwen Newband (violin) and Peter Watts (piano), Jade Quartet, Bill Stoneham (trumpet) and Timothy Noon (piano), and Matteo Napoli (piano) and EkleKKtika (wind quintet). Proudly supported by Barfoot & Thompson, the series is expected to delight with majestic music from Beethoven, Chopin and many more. For more information, see wattsandwatts.co.nz, and be in for those numbers when patrons go marching in to All Saints!

Harvest Festival! Complete with slide shows, food and beverage stalls and more, this event is one for the enthusiast and the mechanicallychallenged alike. Tickets are available on the day; visit vintagemachinery. co.nz for more information.

➤ arts Movies Alfresco March 7,14 and 21, 8pm, Picton Centre (outdoors) While (technically) summertime may be over, the movies will play on while the sun shines. With top titles – including Hook (March 7), Maleficent (March 14), and Jumanji (March 21) projected onto the Picton Centre’s wall in Fencible Walk, the family can enjoy FREE movies in the heart of Howick. See the events page at uxbridge.org.nz for details.

Auckland Arts Festival March 4-22, various Auckland locations

Celebrating the people, cultures and artistic expressions of New Zealanders throughout the Super City, the Auckland Arts Festival offers a plethora of events. From exhibitions to performances of music, dance, sculpture, painting and more, the festival is set to show how Kiwis see our world. For details regarding the full range of events and ticketing information see aucklandfestival. co.nz.

An Awfully Big Adventure March 25-28, 6.30pm (extra performances March 27, 8.30pm and March 28, 2pm), Rangatira (main performance space) at Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckland Following a successful national tour, award-winning theatre company, Capital E, brings its production of An Awfully Big Adventure to Auckland.

So you think you might like to go to the show? See page 20 to be in to win a double pass, or qtheatre.co.nz to book.

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➤ sport Burger King 3X3 National Basketball Tour March 14, 10am-4pm, former Manukau City Council Admin Grounds carpark, Corner Manukau Station Road and Osterley Way, Manukau Since November last year, many a Kiwi has shown they can fly during the three-a-side National Basketball Tour. After events held nationwide, the tour returns to Auckland for the final tip-off of the tour where the kings of the court will be decided.

While entrants can compare their stats with those of the pros, this event is open to amateurs with hoop dreams too and loads of prizes will be up for grabs. For details or to register, visit basketball.org.nz/ competitions/3x3.

Panasonic People’s Triathlon Series March 22, 9am, Maraetai Beach Life’s a beach until you run one!

Although summer is over and we unlucky many may be marching back to work, there’s still time to sift through the sands at a leisurely (or frenetic) pace during the Panasonic Peoples Triathlon series. Although two events have passed us by (November 9 and December 21) two more at Maraetai Beach (March 22) and Mission Bay (April 19) are races yet to be run. Participants can race a variety of distances in both triathlon and duathlon, with events suited to people of differing abilities and from all walks (or runs) of life.

See peoplestri.com for details or to register.

Howick Fun Walk and Run March 22, 9am, Stockade Hill, Howick The wheels at Rotary Howick have indeed been in spin as the club gears up for its annual Fun Walk and Run! Whether participants have a need for speed, or prefer to take in the scenery at a more leisurely pace,

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this event will bring the community together in the name of a good cause, with all proceeds going to Coastguard Howick and prizes up for grabs. For details or to register, visit howickfunwalkrun.co.nz.

➤ garden Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show March 25-29, 9am-5pm, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia The best from the West Island will go to the show as Melbourne bursts into bloom. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the iconic show will again take place at the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, set amidst Carlton Gardens. Billed as the largest horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere, MIFGS will feature some of Australia’s best landscape designers, florists and suppliers. Not just an event for gardening enthusiasts, the show

offers an array of attractions for people with a wide range of interests and from all age groups. Tickets are on sale now; visit melbflowershow. com.au for details.

Eye on Nature Family and Community Day March 28, 11am-9pm, Auckland Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Rd, Manurewa In nature, only the strong survive!

However, without the sterling work of those committed to preserving our environment, our world would be a poor place indeed. Designed to be a fun, yet educational event, Eye on Nature offers entertainment, hands-on arts and crafts, games, a maze and door prizes, while reminding us all about the importance of protecting our natural world. Eye on Nature is a FREE event; this year’s theme is Adaption: The Art of Survival. For details see beautifulmanukau.org.nz/eye-onnature

➤ Markets Howick Village Market Every Saturday, 9am-12.30pm, Picton St, Howick Classy Crafts First and third Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm, All Saints Community Centre, Cook St, Howick Beachlands Mini Market and Carboot Sale Second Saturday of each month, 9am-12noon, Beachlands Chartered Club, Wakelin Rd, Beachlands Pine Harbour Fresh Market Every Saturday, 8am-12pm, Pine Harbour Marina, Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 8.30am-12pm, Clevedon Showgrounds, Monument Rd, Clevedon

➤ arts Because of Beth March 25-28, 8pm (matinee, March 28, 2pm), Howick Little Theatre, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga For many years, Howick Little Theatre has played a big ‘part’ in our community and, with its latest production, this seems ‘set’ to continue. In Because of Beth our local thespians present a moving

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drama as a family struggles to come to terms with the death of their loved one, dealing with complicated ties which bind them together… all because of Beth.

Please note that this production does contain some strong language and subject matter that may offend. See hlt.org.nz for details; tickets available online at iticket.co.nz or by ph 09 361 1000.

Clevedon Village Market Every Sunday, 9am-2pm, Clevedon Community Centre, 1 PapakuraClevedon Rd, Clevedon Pakuranga Night Market Every Saturday night, 6pm12midnight, under The Warehouse, Pakuranga Plaza Botany Night Market Every Wednesday night, 5.30pm11pm, beneath Hoyts Cinema, Botany Town Centre

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James Lissiman has travelled a long way since leaving Macleans College 19 years ago. Home on holiday last month, the Navy-trained chef, who has spent the past six years in ‘galley command’ aboard some of Europe’s most lavish super yachts, chatted with HELEN PERRY.

Having good sea legs is a definite advantage when cooking on a lean for several hundred mouths during a tropical storm with giant seas.

That was often the norm for James Lissiman during his three years as a chef with the New Zealand Navy but those fickle oceans and cooking for the masses were mostly forgotten when he headed to France in 2007 looking for work on charter and super yachts.

“I have to say, excellent navy training stood me in good stead when it came to sailing oceans blue. I’d learnt a lot from juggling several menus for the different ranks and being expected to turn out quality meals for hundreds of big hungry men, several times a day.”

In fact, some would say it was an art and James an artisan. Strangely, that would be true in more ways than one.

Born to artist parents Roy and Helen Lissiman (now there’s another story), it seems James was destined to have a good dash of ink as well as salt in his veins.

Growing up in Howick and Bucklands Beach – he attended Cockle Bay Primary, Howick Intermediate and Macleans College – meant James enjoyed an idyllic childhood. He became a keen windsurfer and passionate sailor and generally enjoyed life.

“On leaving school I started a visual arts course at Manukau Polytechnic but after 12 months, I enlisted, keen to explore my artistic talents in the kitchen.”

While he didn’t have the luxury of preparing fine dining cuisine, James says the training was tough and culinary standards were high – “there was no spaghetti on toast for these guys!”

Navy life taught a young James many lessons, not least how to take drubbing from his mates.

“It was my first crossing of the equator and I had no idea what to expect. I certainly didn’t expect to be dragged out of bed at some ungodly hour, made to kiss a fish,

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have tabasco in my eye and slops smeared over me – I smelt for days.

For a green, young Kiwi, meeting King Neptune was quite a shock and the old hands just couldn’t wait to get stuck into the uninitiated.”

Nevertheless life at sea suited James who soaked up introductions to new cultures (and food) in Korea, Japan, China and other parts of Asia.

But, when his time was up, he decided to return to his first calling.

Able to cross-credit results from his previous studies, he enrolled at AUT and took two years to complete his Bachelor of Spatial Design, majoring in furniture design.

“I really enjoyed those years and created several pieces for exhibitions before moving into kitchen design.

For the next seven years I worked for various companies before setting up my own – Virtuso Design specialising in kitchens and interior cabinetry.

It was great – new technology, new materials, new ideas.”

During that time James also kept his hand on the culinary whisk by doing a bit of temporary and corporate cooking. Then came a downturn in the furniture market.

“With more and more imports from China, the bottom fell out of manufacturing here especially as New Zealanders’ price expectations dipped. We just couldn’t compete.”

Keen to see more of the world, James headed for the south of France in search of a super yacht and a return to the kitchen proper. Before long he was offered his first job on board a 38-metre yacht setting sail for Italy.

“I remember sailing into Venice and thinking, ‘this is just incredible’. The wife of the yacht’s owner was a keen art collector and the two of them, together with their guests, were attending the prestigious Venice Biennale Art Show.

“But, for me, there was little time to relax. I was on my own cooking for 150 people three nights a week – mostly finger food. It had to be first class and never the same twice. It was a real challenge; an eye opener

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Learning to cope with the slaughter of animals at the markets was another thing, again. The benches were white to start with but, before long, they were running with blood. And I’m not sure if many people here would cope with seeing cooked rats, bats, dogs and insects on sale.”

to what this type of yachting was all about.”

On James’ third season he joined a 34-metre sloop which left Auckland travelling to Australia and then to Singapore.

“It was supposed to take seven days to Oz but took nine. The seas were so big we were cooking on an angle, overhead lights kept dropping down and at one point I thought the yacht would crack in two.

“Sailing into 35 knot winds and huge waves would make anyone seasick; if it didn’t, then you had a stomach of steel and, luckily, that was me. I think I have webbed feet!

“It was on that trip I also had to help sail the yacht as we were only five on board. It was a thrilling experience sailing all on my own at 4am in the pitch black, hundreds of stars overhead and just one very big ocean.

Spectacular!”

During that voyage, the yacht also visited Papua New Guinea where James was treated to cultural experiences of the sort he had never imagined – “we saw some amazing ceremonies and dancing in the villages where the native people lived just as they did decades ago.”

And, being introduced to new fruits and vegetables added to James’ skill set as he learnt to cook with produce he’d never seen before.

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“When in port I also visited local markets. This had a good and bad side. In some parts of Asia many dishes use only a few items so variety was limited although it was fascinating to get papaya weighing five to six kilos and items such as Morning Glory which is a bit like spinach but is cooked with garlic and soy.

“Learning to cope with the slaughter of animals at the markets was another thing, again. The benches were white to start with but, before long, they were running with blood.

And I’m not sure if many people here would cope with seeing cooked rats, bats, dogs and insects on sale.”

So far, James has completed six seasons on super yachts – three in the Mediterranean and three in South East Asia, and the Pacific. He says the biggest yacht he’s served on was a 76-metre Feadship which took him from Auckland to Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

“In those parts you could encounter pirates, and though we had to do pirate training, we were lucky not to see any.”

While he would like to return to New Zealand and again explore design opportunities, for the moment James is happy to polish pans rather than patina. What’s more, his Asian travels have given him a particular love of Vietnam, its people, and its cuisine.

“I love the fresh, light quality of Vietnamese cooking and I like the way fish sauce is used, not only in obvious ways but in dishes such as curry. The people are lovely, the country is safe and I’ve just learnt to kite surf while there. I’m totally hooked.

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“I’d really like to go back to Mui Ne, where the beaches are great, living is cheap and, the food, so good.

“I might grab some time there but in reality I’ll be looking for another season on the yachts and while the Pacific would be great, in all probability, I’ll be heading for Europe soon but not before I’ve lapped up a bit of the good life, right here at Bucklands Beach.” eastlife | march 2015 |

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Brushing up on Howick At the heart of art stands the painter with brush to fashion the world around us. And, at the heart of the Howick art scene is Helene Henare, as JON RAWLINSON discovered.

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then, despite her late start, Helene Henare should be a millionaire by now! However, the Whitford-based artist prefers her expression be directed by inspiration rather than commercial concerns.

“I started selling my work virtually straight away; it just took off,” she says, “I kept thinking how I’d love to make a living from painting, but the pressure to ‘be commercial’ soon set in. I was painting things I thought people would like, rather than necessarily what I would like to experiment with.”

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Thankfully, despite working fulltime in East Tamaki, Helene is now able to concentrate on painting her way.

“If you’re relying on art to provide an income, you need to spend time marketing and being a bit commercial in approach; unfortunately, the freedom to dabble is a luxury,” she says.

Well-known primarily for her landscapes and seascapes, Helene has lived almost all of her life locally, including 20 years in Whitford.

However, art was not to play a big role until she reached her forties.

“I didn’t really apply myself enough in art class at school [Owairoa Primary School, Howick Intermediate and Howick College], which is a shame. I’ve always loved art, but didn’t really know I wanted to pursue it back then.

“Many years later, a woman I was working with studied art at night at Edgewater College. I saw how much her work was improving so I thought ‘if she can do it, so can I!’ ” Taught by local painter, John Horton, Helene says she received expert tutelage.

“John was fantastic! He saw promise and encouraged me greatly. His best advice was just to keep on painting, because you learn more as you go.

That’s still fitting. With each painting I learn something, whether it’s a new technique or different approach.

“I’m influenced by John, but I’ve seen a lot of other works which I really love. There are different styles I’d like to try, but there’s no one artist who influences me anymore than another; I prefer to hone my own style.”

While Helene agrees life experience is beneficial to an artist, passion always comes first.

“Art can be taught, but people need to love it and have a flair for it first; it’s passion that makes a good artist.

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Technique can be taught, but people need to love art and have a flair for it first. On the other hand, people tend to have more time to practice and improve when they’re older; and time is so important.”

Drawing inspiration from her picturesque surroundings in Whitford, as well as other areas of eastern Auckland, the Coromandel has also influenced her work.

“Some paintings are impressionistic, but a lot are ‘quirky’ – I call them quirky because I don’t know how else to describe them! I use artistic licence throughout my work.

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Far left; Helene with her painting Gin’s Sanctuary.

Above top; Mt Ruapehu in the Summertime – as featured in Business Builder Calendar. Left; Howick Village. Above; Escaping the Rat Race.

wanted the bus in it and maybe it should be there anyway, who knows!”, she laughs.

“I enjoy all of New Zealand, really. I love the bush and sea – particularly when they’re in the same scene.

“They offer peaceful settings which remind me of family holidays and what I feel this country is really about.”

However, there is more yet to be captured by this artist’s loving hand.

“There’s actually heaps more in Howick I’d love to paint – Stockade Hill, for example – but I’ll get there sooner or later,” says Helene.

With paintings selling for between $300 and $2,400 (depending on size and complexity), and pieces now in private collections in the UK, USA, Spain and Australia, Helene has met with success.

In addition to countless local exhibitions, her work has been displayed abroad, even gracing the walls of Agora Gallery in New York.

She is currently in the planning stages for exhibitions later this year.

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And accolades also include two People’s Choice awards at Estuary Artworks exhibitions at Uxbridge.

Although her work has featured on numerous calendars over recent years, the local artist says it was an honour to again have worked alongside other iconic Howickians in this year’s Business Builder Calendar.

However, Helene remains grounded and prepared to give back to the region which has fuelled her passion for painting.

“I’ve given a couple of lessons to art students at Owairoa, and I also donate works to charities and local organisations, such as schools and the Howick Golf Club, for prizes,” she says.

“I think it’s really important for local artists to not only portray, but also support their communities.”

While staring at the calendar waiting for the working week to ‘March’ on, time tends to fly thanks to Helene Henare’s beautiful paintings.

“I always get a thrill seeing my paintings in calendars, because there are some excellent artists in them. I still have to pinch myself!” she says.

“I also had a few in the Howick Business Association Calendar last year, with Ron Gribble, who does the mural art in Howick, and local historian, Alan La Roche. I didn’t know beforehand that Alan even painted, but he does some lovely work.” eastlife | march 2015 |

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The right royal experience Former flying instructor, Terry Sutherland, may have had his head in the clouds for many years but, these days he’s well and truly grounded when driving his business forward, as he explained to JON RAWLINSON. The only way is up for Terry and Maxine Sutherland and their East Tamaki-based business, First Class Classics. Although the company’s extensive fleet of classic cars can be hired for any occasion, the former “chauffeur in the sky” says his vehicles have played many parts.

“Some of the fleet have interesting histories. Several have been used for various roles in Shortland Street as well as photo props for advertisers,” Terry says.

“They’ve even been used for royalty.

Our 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, for example, was Queen Elizabeth’s car during a royal tour in Australia; our 1970 Daimler DS420 Limo has also carried the Queen, and the 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire Limo carried the Queen Mother when she visited Australia.”

Governor-generals, heads of state and other dignitaries have also waved regally from the windows of cars now in Terry’s fleet.

“Oh, and our Daimler DS420, which was formerly owned by the British High Commission, is reputed to have carried Prince Charles, Princess Diana and wee William when they were here in 1982, while another of our cars carried rock ‘n’ roll royalty, Bono from U2 to boot!,” Terry adds.

These days, the fleet carries less prominent, yet just as dignified, passengers during the business’ regular rounds.

“They are all used principally for weddings, but also for birthdays, anniversaries, school balls, ‘tiki’ tours’, and sometimes for visiting diplomats. To us, every client is like royalty and that’s how we treat them.”

With occupants from all walks of life riding along in First Class Classics’ backseats, Terry and his fellow drivers have heard more than just a little juicy gossip over the years.

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Whilst driving, our chauffeurs are privy to conversations including many interesting stories and comments. However we are all obliged to abide by an un-written code of ethics; basically, what’s said in the cars, stays in the cars!”

However, when questioned, he remains uncharacteristically tight lipped.

“Our chauffeurs are privy to conversations including many interesting stories and comments.

However, we are obliged to abide by an unwritten code of ethics; basically, what’s said in the cars, stays in the cars. It really is just a basic courtesy... I could tell you more, but if I did, you’d go and tell the world!” he quips.

And the Pakuranga resident knows a thing or two about the loose

lips of journalists; Terry worked as a reporter/photographer for the Thames Star and Suburban Newspapers before deciding the plane was actually mightier than the pen.

Now the proud owners/operators of 15 cars – including 11 classics – and a business which has been run successfully for 17 years, Terry and Maxine have embarked on a new ‘ride’ of life.

“I started learning to fly aged 18 and became a flying instructor at Ardmore. I then worked for various airlines until I retired in 2012. In some ways it did prepare me for working as a chauffeur; in both roles passenger safety and comfort are of utmost importance,” he explains.

The fleet comprises such stately makes as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Daimler Limos, Jaguars, Armstrong Siddeley and an Austin A30 – the smallest registered ‘Limo’ in New Zealand. However, it’s the car which once carted ‘Liz mark two’ which is Terry’s pet motor.

During one of his later assignments in the skies, Terry and his wife, Maxine, lived in Singapore where he says – ironically, considering his current profession – the couple never owned a car. However, his dreams were more down to earth.

“Whilst each of our cars has its own personality, my favourite is the Silver Wraith. It’s large, gracious, a great head-turner and commands attention,” he says, positively gleaming with pride.

“I’ve always had a passion for cars, particularly classics,” he says. “So, although we had moved to Pakuranga to retire, I soon discovered that I’m not one to sit back and watch the world go by. We saw the business advertised a few years back and we were sold!”

“The bridal parties on board get great enjoyment from people waving, tooting car horns, and nice comments from passing motorists.

“And, of course, they’re thrilled when we inform them that they’re occupying a seat which once cradled the most royal of derrieres!” www.eastlife.co.nz

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

win! EASiyO yOgUrT MAKEr PriZE PAcKS What do you ‘yo’? EasiYo’s sporting a new look! And this is no shaggy dog tail, because in addition to its NZ wool insulation – to keep yogurt at the ideal temperature during fermentation – the new, improved yogurt maker features an easy grip handle and non-slip feet. The new EasiYo Yogurt Maker (RRP $30) is available at supermarkets now. But wait, there’s more... thanks to EasiYo, we have two prize packs valued at $100 each to give away! Packs include a new, improved yogurt maker, 10 yogurt sachets, two serving bowls and two large jars, so our winners will be able to get right down to business making delicious, nutritious yogurt straight away. See EasiYo recipes page 42.

win! A yEAr’S SUPPly Of yATES ThrivE A little dab may do you, but how can we really know our plants receive the right dose to ensure they’ll... Thrive?

Thankfully, Yates has developed an innovative product which eliminates the need for measuring and mixing fertiliser. Containing a fast-acting fertiliser mix, Yates Thrive comes in dissolvable film pods; simply pop a pod into a watering can and it’s ready to administer. Thrive is ideal for a wide range of plants, from leafy vegetables, to flowers, fruit, shrubs and even lawns. What’s more, we have a year’s supply up for grabs! Valued at approximately $60, this prize includes three bags of Thrive, each containing 20 pods.

win! A DOUBlE PASS TO An AwfUlly Big ADvEnTUrE Experience adventure with a Capital E at Q! Following a successful tour, theatre company Capital E is set to bring its production of An Awfully Big Adventure to Auckland’s Q Theatre. Featuring energetic songs and moments of ‘Pythonesque’ vaudeville, the story follows two young men – a keen enlister convinced he is on his big OE, and a conscientious objector – during the First World War. See qtheatre.co.nz for more information. PlEASE nOTE: Prize drawn Friday, March 20. Show runs March 25-28; double pass is for opening night.

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win! SigriD’S STAinlESS STEEl clEAnEr There’s no stain on the Sigrid’s name! While stainless steel can make any home gleam and shine, the novelty can soon wear off thanks to streaks and finger prints. Fortunately, thanks to Sigrid’s Stainless Steel Cleaner, those appliances, bench tops and fittings can retain their showroom shimmer. Featuring biodegradable ingredients – with no added fragrances or irritants – this product can polish steel and eliminate grubby marks, finger prints, water spots and other marks that usually just won’t budge. Simply dust down, apply and wipe… it’s as easy as that! And, to make life even easier, EastLife has Sigrid’s Stainless Steel Cleaner to give away to FIVE lucky readers!

win! OnE-DiSh DinnErS By PEnny OlivEr Some Olivers may ask for more and it’s a safe bet Penny’s family would be amongst them, judging by the mouth-watering recipes in her latest book. In One-dish Dinners, the author of Single Serve shows us that cooking fabulous meals doesn’t require complicated recipes and a multitude of pots and pans. Featuring seasonal ingredients for year-round cooking, these recipes prove when cooking up quality in the kitchen, it really does pay to be in for a Penny! One-dish Dinners by Penny Oliver.

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lifestyle Sandy cove has tales to tell

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

At the bottom of Beach Road, where Uxbridge and Granger Roads meet, lies pretty Howick Beach, a shoreline that has seen a few momentous happenings in its day.

The first Howick residents – the Fencibles – arrived by barge at Howick Beach in 1847. On its crusty shores two long wooden sheds were erected, where the Fencibles lived for several long weeks while waiting for their promised houses to be built.

Back then, as today, bureaucracy moved slowly and manpower was hard to come by. Slowly the Fencibles departed their unpleasant (worse than the journey from England) abode, moving up, over the hill and down the other side, to pitch their army-supply tents, build their raupos before ultimately gaining homes with four walls and a slate roof.

Once, there was also a wharf at Howick Beach. It was only partly satisfactory as a pier, being of no use when the tide was out. Yet this wharf was a place of happy memories, where supplies from Auckland Town were offloaded (at high tide) and where long-awaited correspondence arrived from ‘home’ – England, of course.

Howick Beach c1938 with its stall for hot water.

As time moved on, Howick Beach became a place for picnics and swimming. Ungainly knitted swimming costumes saw the light of day at Howick Beach, as did every other style of swimwear that came about over ensuing years.

For those who wanted a cuppa while picnicking, a vendor obligingly kept water on the boil for those able to spare a few coins.

With Aucklanders today paying anything from $3.50 to $5 for a tea or coffee when out, it seems strange that boiled water might have cost a ha’penny or perhaps up to thruppence (three pennies). Those who recall pre-decimal coinage days

will remember those terms as well as the sixpence and the shilling, now disappeared into history.

But back to the beach which has seen tragedies too. In 1853 a waka carrying 13 Maori capsized. Ten drowned, and Howickians witnessed a dramatic retrieval of the bodies a few days later when a crowd of natives arrived in their canoes. Reverend Vicesimus Lush recording in his diary that, they “kept up a long firing over the dead with their muskets – why, I could not exactly make out.�1 Later, three boys drowned between Howick Beach and Cockle Bay. This tragedy drove the locals to form a Citizens Search Committee whose

role has, over time, been taken on by the Howick Volunteer Coastguard.

Today, during summer months East Auckland schools are seen daily at Howick Beach participating in the Waterwise programme.

The grassy, waterfront strip remains a popular place for picnics. Hot water is no longer available for a cuppa and, interestingly, there’s not a cafÊ or ice cream shop in sight.

The swimming hole is a popular place for teens to hang out and, for those keen on a walk, a wander up Marine Parade provides great views of the beach where Howick’s story began.

1. Vicesimus Lush, Howick Journals, 1850-1863

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Viewing city It is some 10 years since HELEN PERRY first visited Melbourne and fell in love with Victoria’s capital. Since then she has returned several times.

On her most recent visit last month, accompanied by her sister-in-law, a first time Melbourne tourist, she looked at the city with fresh eyes.

Let Fullers take you to Waiheke Vintage Festival Those seeking the ‘viner’ things of life won’t want to miss the annual Waiheke Vintage Festival which runs from March 12-16 this year.

And the easiest way to cross the harbour in comfort is with Fullers Ferries, which runs a comprehensive daily service. But the news gets better. Special Fullers festival passes are also available and include: • Fullers Vintage Festival Daily Bus Pass – $15 per person • Fullers Vintage Festival Ferry & Daily Bus Pass – $43 per person

Its wide streets, excellent transport system – most folk will know that Melbourne’s tram system, supported by trains and buses, is surely second to none – its many green spaces and its stunning architecture of old is due largely to those who have gone before.

But kudos also goes to those planners and councillors who came later and are still today working to ensure central Melbourne retains its sense of beauty and design as new buildings are erected.

With a ‘grape’ line up of activities planned for across the island, the artisan Winegrowers of Waiheke are giving visitors a chance to see, or take part in, grapes being picked, stomped and made into worldrenowned Waiheke Island wines.

The range of festival events being held at 17 different vineyards include master classes, technical wine-making tours, tastings, wine matching, opera, jazz, and more.

But, first visitors have to get there.

Every new visitor to Melbourne needs to do a city tour if only to gain an initial appreciation of the planning foresight shown by the city’s forefathers.

The Fullers Daily Bus Pass can be used on all of the Festival loop buses plus the regular buses on Waiheke Island for that day. If you want to get to a vineyard on Loop 3 or 4, take the regular Fullers route bus to the transfer point and then hop on the Loop bus.

This is too good a celebration to miss – if planning to stay a night or two check out accommodation quick and in the meantime book your Fullers ferry crossing and your festival passes at fullers.co.nz

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For the first time, I also saw the city from the river proper and not just from the banks of the Yarra.

At $97 per person this Gray Line tour was good value – five hours all up.

But in hindsight I might have skipped the optional lunch provided on the river cruise. Ours arrived in tidy boxes but on a full boat and sitting shoulder to shoulder, and we the only two with lunches, I didn’t feel like eating in front of others.

This time around I chose to do Gray Line’s Highlights of Melbourne tour with a river luncheon cruise included.

It stopped at some places seen on a previous tour such as the not-to-bemissed Shrine of Remembrance, key sports stadiums and Beacon Point.

This tour skipped sights such as Treasury Gardens and Cook’s Cottage but, instead, included Brighton Beach with its colourful sheds. Ownership of the sheds is restricted to Brighton residents who can pay between

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getting around It would take a tome to describe the many attributes of Melbourne – far better to grab a couple of tourist guide books at the airport, from Federation Square’s Visitor Centre or at your hotel, then head out taking advantage of the city’s visitor-friendly transport system.

Getting around Melbourne has never been easier. A free inner city tram zone (not just the circle route that has been in place for many years) and the introduction of MYKI – an all-in-one pass for trams, trains and buses – is a god-send.

On my recent visit I used the free tram zone every day, sometimes several times, to move between the hotel near Queen Victoria Markets, and areas such as Bourke Street Mall, Federation Square, Flinders Station and other central stops.

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The MYKI took me further afield.

Among other places, it can be bought at any 7-Eleven store and cost me $6 plus a further $7.50 for unlimited one day travel on trams, buses and trains.

The card itself has a life of four years and is just topped up as required – $6 second time round for one day’s travel.

Naturally other concessions and top-up options were available to those using MYKI on a regular weekly basis but, for me, topping up daily worked well and I used the card extensively to travel both within the inner city and to travel further afield – marvellous. www.eastlife.co.nz

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jetstar a-okay We have no choice – New Zealanders keen to explore the world must depart by sea or air. With various comfort levels and price options available, travellers have a fair degree of choice. But, when it comes to a quick skip across the Tasman, many see the economy seat price options on this short flight as a way to save money.

Flight deals with the choice of seat and carry-on luggage only, seat and check-in bag, ‘the works’ with food and entertainment and even a ‘works deluxe’, means passengers can go ‘Billy Basic’ or opt for added comfort all within the ‘cheap seats’.

brighton beach Instead when the tour stopped at St Kilda for half an hour we sat in the park and tucked into a panini, piece of fruit, biscuit, and a bottle of orange juice. However, had we eaten just before setting out on the cruise and ditched the lunch option this trip would have been perfect.

With a generous stop at the Shrine of Remembrance and St Kilda, plus a further wander at Brighton Beach, our Gray Line wander took in many highlights with driver, Gordon, a fount of information about various places, parks, monuments, events and buildings.

I was impressed that square and round buildings made up only a portion of construction; there were curves and angles all over the place and a whale’s tale topping one building gave the effect of this huge mammal diving – breathtaking.

The wonderful thing about our tour was not being required to think about turning, stopping, giving way, and which route to take.

We could just sit back listen to the commentary, ask questions, and take in the sights all from a comfortable, air conditioned bus

which even had a loo at the rear.

What’s more that air conditioning was especially welcome in a week when temperatures climbed to 38 degrees celsius with humidity around 88 per cent.

With the tour beginning at Federation Square and ending back at our own hotel door (yes, all passengers were delivered back to their own accommodation) we counted this as a valuable experience helping to put a large portion of the city into a sightseeing nutshell. We could never have seen as much in so short a time any other way – I heartily recommend it to others, and, remember, Gray Line has various tours to choose from.

I also knew there would be pay-asyou-go opportunities if hunger pangs or boredom set in. And I did order a coffee and muffin for just $5 which could be paid in NZ or Aussie dollars – good value.

On the return I opted for a wine with cheese and crackers – $10.

Service was friendly and efficient. My seat was as comfortable as any economy seat and I would have been hard pushed to find a fare cheaper than my $360 return flight.

These days I mostly fly Jetstar on short flights because the airline is frequently the cheapest – I’m all for saving my hardearned cash for other delights.

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On the river cruise, the ongoing development at Docklands was particularly evident and it was impressive to see such innovative

architecture and hear that new buildings were required to include green space and some art work.

So it was that I grabbed a cheap Jetstar deal to Melbourne – bag and check-in luggage only. I saw no need for a meal on the three-hour flight and was happy to forego a movie in favour of my book.

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The Waitakere Ranges are right on our doorstep but as Auckland has grown, the likelihood of Eastern residents traipsing across the city to explore has, perhaps, lessened in recent years. However, the area, with its tramping tracks, stunning beaches, a scenic drive and many artists’ studios, is well worth a visit.

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Visitors may not have time to climb every mountain or to ford every stream in the Waitakere Ranges but a few days spent in the area should reveal some scenic wonders worth singing about.

From Arataki it’s easy to explore the Scenic Drive and perhaps make one’s way to the Waitakere Dam Walk which starts form a large parking area on the Scenic Drive and follows a path of about one and a half kilometres.

The first stop on following the road from New Lynn towards ‘them thar hills’ is usually Titirangi Village with its busy cafes and buzzing shopping scene but the next stop must surely be Arataki Visitors Centre a few kilometres along the Scenic Drive.

It is well sign posted with moderate grades although there are steps from the base of the dam to the top. Along the way, visitors can branch off to see a massive kauri in all its splendour.

Here, there is a wealth of information on the district, its history, its flora and fauna, the many walking tracks, some of which are wheelchair friendly and much more. But it’s not all about the information the centre provides.

Indeed, Arataki, has its own wow factor.

Being some 450 metres above sea level, the deck and ramps around the centre look out over bush and native reserve with beautiful Manukau Harbour views across to the Awhitu Peninsula.

Flaxmere House in West Auckland, is just 5 mins from Bethells Beach with a tranquil setting and views of Bethells Valley.

Handy to Bethells Beach and Lake Wainamu, Waitakere Golf Club, Kumeu vineyards and restaurants, this executive 5-star function venue and holiday house is situated on 10 private acres.

Those who take a few minutes to sit on one of the decks are likely to have fantails flit close by and to hear tuis tooting and songbirds singing.

If you’re seeking a break with luxury accommodation or a special occasion venue, this property accommodating up to 20 guests is a place you will remember.

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Inside is just as fascinating.

Impressive carvings by local Iwi, a film clip, books, historic documentation and a shop with all sorts of books, jewellery and crafts for sale take this information centre a step further than most.

Of course, this is just one of the many walking and tramping tracks in the ranges and the dam is one of five so there is plenty of choice.

From the Scenic Drive visitors can also make the 50-minute walk to the Fairy Falls. There is only one track – Fairy Falls Track – and from its Scenic Drive starting point it is a well-maintained track leading through bush to the top of the stairs.

The alternate Mountain Road starting point is a much longer walk with river crossings.

It is also easy to make one’s way to magical Piha (pictured above) from the Scenic Drive, the turn-off being well sign-posted. On the beach descent, a hillside viewing bay, looking out to sea, provides the platform for some memorable photographs.

Continue on down to the beach itself and see what makes this rugged coastline so captivating. You could walk to Lion Rock or head for the blow hole. www.eastlife.co.nz

DINING ON TOP OF THE WORLD...ALMOST! Foodies into small bites should pencil the five-course degustation menu at mountain-high Waitakere Estate on their ‘must do’ lists.

Situated on the Scenic Drive, in the Waitakere Ranges, nestled amongst native bush and with dream views to the city, the restaurant is designed to make the most of the vista.

wonderland dunes. It’s a bit of a walk from the carpark, but what a beach!

Bethells/Te Henga (meaning sand) and, of course, Piha are just two of the beaches along this part of the west coast which has Whatipu at one end and Muriwai at the other, all with their own allure and most with campgrounds or other accommodation available.

KiTEKiTE fAllS A trek to KiteKite Falls (one of the area’s most famous cascades, but not the only one) with six drops into a large, lake-like pool at the bottom, is worth doing too. There’s a lot of history attached to these falls which may be worth investigating before heading that way.

But, if it is sand and sea you really want then Te Henga/Bethells Beach, is less populated than Piha and is one of the most stunning with its black sands and expansive

While the planet’s natural attributes abound in the Waitakeres, there are other attractions. Home to many artisans, whose studios are open to the public, as well as numerous cafes and restaurants, the Waitakere Ranges should be on the ‘must see’ list for visitors and locals alike; a day visit is hardly enough.

Make it your weekend escape; there are plenty of accommodation options and a choice of restaurants too. Yet all is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights of the big city and visitors will be amazed at how sparkling Auckland looks...from a distance!

Elegantly old world, the tables are dressed in white linen and smartly attired wait staff deliver quiet, respectful service. The chef delivers a great menu, beautifully executed.

And if you’re wondering just what that menu entails, well it does change, but this is one degustation example: soup of the day (a creamy, delicate vegetable soup on this occasion) followed by ostrich carpaccio with baby beet, torched tomato and strawberry mint salsa.

A third course of mouth-watering Manuka-smoked Marlborough king salmon with squid ink puree, baby cos and jam and orange beurre blanc followed by Horopito rubbed lamb rump with minted pea puree, potato kumara gratin and slow roasted tomato complete the mains. Then, a

refreshing mango sorbet to cleanse the palate before dessert!

The latter – dark chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce, nut crumble and quenelle of mascarpone, is a sumptuous finish to the meal.

This menu can be matched to wines for those who want the total treatment and if, at the end, you are much too replete to move, why not stay?

A booking will ensure an equally elegant room with timeless furnishings where guests wake up to another wonderful view – and if you feel like an early morning pick me up check out some of the walking tracks which start in the resort’s grounds.

There’s a swimming pool for those who love a dip and even a squash court for the energetic with a sauna to come clean.

But really, this is a venue where it’s all about relaxation with a sense of solitude. It may be too late for Valentine’s Day but an Easter treat could be just the thing next month or if you have a wedding coming up, perhaps this is that ‘something different’ you’ve been looking for.

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This book’s a-popping!

POP GOES THE WEASEL Genre: Crime/Thriller Author: M J Arlidge Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ) Star rating: 3.5 Reviewer: MANDY GUNDERSEN

WIN! POP GOES THE WEASEL

Pop Goes the Weasel is a “Jack-the Ripper with a twist” tale, a race against the clock to track a serial killer preying on family men who lead double lives. Sounds good doesn’t it?

This is author M J Arlidge’s second novel, once again featuring the genius but emotionally-troubled DCI Helen Grace.

Pop Goes The Weasel opens directly in the aftermath of Eeny Meeny, Arlidge’s first Helen Grace thriller.

While the book works well as a standalone story, it frequently revisits Eeny Meeny and leaves no surprises should you wish to read that as well. This was a shame as Eeny Meeny sounded like a cracker of a read.

Here’s hoping this new novel by M J Arlidge will ‘pop’ with readers because EastLife has a copy up for grabs and whoever takes it home is sure to be ‘thrilled.”

Meeny, DCI Grace is also set to appear in Arlidge’s next book, so there’s no time like now than to become acquainted with her.

The second book by Arlidge, it again features DCI Helen Grace who looks like becoming a favourite with avid crime readers around the world.

To enter the draw just visit eastlife.co.nz then click on the competitions link and complete the form. One entry per person/ email address; entries close March 31, 2015. Winner notified by phone or email.

Introduced in best-selling Eeny Pop Goes the Weasel is a piece of pure ‘escapism’. It romps along at a great pace with short, to-the-point chapters, building tension with each turn of the page. There were plenty of twists; a few I guessed but most I didn’t and the story had me hooked from the first page.

It was evident Arlidge had a background in crime writing and, yes, he spent 15 years writing for UK

television including for the popular Silent Witness series. What’s more, this action-packed yet uncomplicated tale would easily adapt to the small (or large) screen.

This was an exciting and easy holiday read although I felt the writing did lack some depth, failing in places to generate the truly chilling atmosphere found in many thrillers.

It was also somewhat simplistic,

forensic data arrived as and when needed and the pieces of the puzzle fell together just a bit too neatly.

However, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read and DCI Helen Grace is developing into an interesting and complex character. I’ll be on the lookout for the third book in the series and despite the spoiler still feel compelled to discover all that went on in Eeny Meeny.

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Can you help Noah? Win! Goodnight Parents with healthy, active young children know they have everything to be thankful for. But in many families, where a child is suffering from an illness or condition that makes life extremely difficult, it can be a struggle to cope.

However, an Assistance Dog costs $20,000 – way beyond the Wheelers’ pocket.

The EastLife team believes Noah, who attends the special needs unit at Anchorage Park School in Pakuranga, deserves a life where, among many hurdles, he can safely indulge his love of swimming, the beach, and running.

So, we are appealing to our readers to come to his aid.

To many onlookers six-year-old Noah Wheeler is a happy, handsome young lad but at the age of 21/2 he was diagnosed with severe autism spectrum disorder and global development delay.

As you can see from his photograph, Noah has an amazing smile which lights up the room when he is there.

He also has a loving, supportive family and team of friends that are always ready to help.

Most of the time, Noah is in a world of his own. Furthermore, he has no sense of danger when it comes to the likes of cars, people or water.

For Noah, an Assistance Dog will help improve his socialisation and behaviour and give him the freedom to be safe in public, on and near roads, at the supermarket, on public transport and more.

However, with the help of an Assistance Dog from Assistance Dogs New Zealand, Noah’s journey in life could be a lot easier and safer. It would also ease his parents worry especially as their daughter Samantha (3) is also autistic and has a global development delay, but not to the extent of her big brother.

Help change Noah’s life and keep him safe by donating to: givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/assistancedogfornoah

God Bless

Big things really do come in small packages, if this book is anything to go by.

Beautifully illustrated, Goodnight God Bless features blessings and reassuring prayers to share with little children as they prepare for sleep. Loaded with dreamy landscapes, it’s a perfect book for bedtime.

To enter the draw to win a copy, see the competitions page at eastlife.co.nz. One entry per person/email address; entries close March 31, 2015. Winner notified by phone or email.

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Learning through play!

Incorporating plenty of fun as children learn makes every day more enjoyable for all involved! Play is a vital process in supporting children in establishing who they are as individuals before they start school.

We want the children in our care to discover who they are and to learn about the world around them‌.play is the key!

To meet the needs of all the areas of development we have designed a local weekly programme for our educators and children. Our weekly events include Magic Mat Time, Crazy Craft, Let’s Explore, and Little Kickers and we also support community events such as Toddlerock.

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As children of all ages play they are practising and evolving in all areas of development; cognitive, language, socio-emotional and physical. They are learning life skills they will need for their schooling journey and beyond.

It is through playing with others that young children learn skills and strategies for problem solving, negotiation and following directions, and gain knowledge of the world.

Relationships that form while children play with others are essential as it is this ‘practice’ that then gives them the tools and self-confidence to form friendships when they begin school.

Play gives children a chance to practise what they are learning.� – Fred Rogers

‘Learning’ is often disguised through well-designed activities that don’t feel like a lesson!

for gross motor development. Music and story time enhance language development.

During our weekly programme children meet regularly with friends and familiar faces allowing bonds to be created. Activities such as baking and crafts enhance fine motor skills in readiness for early writing development. Bikes and balls at craft provide opportunities

The homes of our educators offer wonderful programmes which are beneficial for each and every individual child. Safe, homely environments, along with caring, nurturing, secure relationships, create the most amazing platform for learning to begin.

We are very proud to be celebrating our 2nd birthday in March this year and would like to take this opportunity to thank our local community, educators and families for the support we have received.

If you would like to hear more about our programme, care for your child or becoming an educator with us we’d love to hear from you.

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New arrival to the family

Rockabye Early Learning Centre takes the care and education of young children seriously. Today centre supervisor, LOUISE SLADEN, talks about preparing first borns for a sibling.

No matter how excited you are about the arrival of baby No 2, it’s natural to be worried about how your first born will cope once he/ she is no longer your one-and-only.

Now is the time to embrace having only one child and here are some questions we are often asked.

When is the right time to tell your first born about a new baby?

What are some ways my child can feel part of this new journey?

There’s not one right time or perfect way to tell a child about an impending sibling. In a nutshell, don’t tell them too early. From a child’s perspective, 6-9 months is a long time to wait. When discussing the new arrival, consider your own comfort level and your child’s maturity level. Preschoolers for example, may not grasp concepts of time, so maybe it would be more useful to explain that the baby will arrive close to a special occasion i.e Christmas or birthday.

•G o through your child’s baby pictures with them •V isit friends who have young children/babies •P ack a bag for the hospital with Mummy or Daddy •E ncourage involvement in shopping for the new baby e.g. buying a special toy for the baby • I nvolve your child in thinking about potential baby names •A llow your child to accompany Mummy to the doctor for her scan and to hear the baby’s heartbeat.

How do I prepare my child for a sibling?

What about support crew?

It’s hard for toddlers to understand what a new baby is all about. A helpful way to prepare them is by looking through your photo albums and talking about when he/ she was tiny. Don’t tell your child that the new baby will be ‘a friend for you’ because for the first year or so, this is unlikely. From your child’s point of view the newcomer is more likely to be a hindrance before he/she becomes a best friend.

It is important to ensure your child is confident and happy with the people who will look after him/her at the time the baby is born. Try to ensure quality time with grandparents, aunts and uncles or friends who are there to help.

Finally, remember no matter how much you prepare your child for a brother or sister, her or she will still act out at times. These problems are a part of becoming an older sibling.

Good luck with the new chapter!!

Farewelling a loved pet Owning a pet brings many joys but when illness and old age strike pet owners usually have many questions. Here DR ANDREA GITS talks about managing a pet’s last days.

The decision to put a pet to sleep can be an extremely difficult and emotional one. What’s more, there are many things to consider and discuss when having to face this reality. So how do you know when the time is right?

There are several criteria that pet owners, in consultation with their veterinarian, will need to consider.

Is your pet comfortable? Adequate pain control, including breathing ability is the first and foremost thing to consider. Also, is the pet’s pain being successfully managed?

Is your pet eating and drinking enough to maintain a healthy stable weight and good hydration, or are you having to hand feed and continually coax your pet to eat and drink?

Does your pet express joy and interest? Does it respond to things around it?

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Mobility is also a consideration; whether your pet can get up from lying without assistance and if it is interested in going for walks or would prefer not to.

We also need to take into account the nursing care that a sick or elderly pet needs from owners to maintain a good standard of hygiene and life.

Extra grooming and medicating,

keeping wounds clean or, perhaps, helping with toileting or cleaning up accidents in the house, can be timeconsuming and stressful for the pet ‘parent’ and difficult for the pet.

When the important decision is made to put a pet to sleep, different vets have different approaches. Some pets are sedated first and some require an intravenous catheter to be placed.

Appropriate consent forms are signed prior to the procedure and this gives the owners an opportunity to decide if they would like to be present during the process, which is a personal choice, and also to discuss options for burial or cremation.

Grieving is a natural part of loss and it follows the same predictable stages when we lose our pet, as does loss in other aspects of our lives.

Our pets are beloved family members and we need to take time to grieve and reflect when one is gone.

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Charlo sews up fresh looks EastLife has long known that local resident, Kelly Coe, owner of the Augustine fashion label, has the goods when it comes to eye-catching designs for special occasions but, now, Kelly has come up with a new label for mums.

Designers will envy the virtually overnight success of Charlo, an upbeat range of women’s casual wear which is both pretty and practical.

From a tentative start 18 months ago, Charlo has grown from a summer range launched only in Augustine stores for summer 2013/14 to almost rampant demand for this season’s autumn range now out in 60 fashion boutiques nationwide as well as the three Augustine stores.

And hard on the back of this latest

range comes the 2015 winter collection due for release next month.

“Initially only Augustine stores stocked Charlo, however, I did quite a lot of promotion on my Facebook page and, in no time, I was wholesaling to fashion stores across the country. Since that launch, demand has doubled my turnover.”

Taking its name from a favourite boy’s name, Charlie and a favourite girl’s name, Harlo, the new label caters for mums who want easy-care,

easy-wear clothing for leisure and weekends when they are especially busy with children and their activities.

fabrics featuring strongly. There are dresses, tunics, tops, shirts and a limited selection of pants.”

“Howick photographer Carmen Bird photographed the autumn range at Eastern Beach using local mums as models,” Kelly explains.

With Charlo’s appeal in its individuality and price, Kelly says the range is about as affordable as a designer label can get.

“This was inspired as so many people said they loved seeing women of varying heights, sizes and shapes wearing the garments. ”

“However, because we don’t mass produce each item, shoppers aren’t likely to bump into four other mums wearing the same outfit.”

With Augustine all about special occasion wear, Kelly saw a niche in the market for mums wanting practical but pretty clothes.

And with the winter collection soon, she is set to visit China this month to select fabrics for next winter’s range.

“With this in mind the garments are versatile with knits, jersey and stretch

“That’s the never-ending story I guess. We are already working not on next season but a whole year ahead.”

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Magic of Nature Collection Pandora’s new collection bursts into life with flowers in bloom and shimmering winged insects.

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Fall in love with autumn style

The temperatures are still warm but it’s officially autumn. Here KELLY COE, designer and owner of Augustine fashion label and stores shares some tips for cool weather dressing.

This year’s autumn line-up makes it so easy to fall into step with cool, casual dressing which, nevertheless, exudes style.

Sports luxe is still a really strong trend – pair pretty dresses with more casual footwear such as white sneakers.

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A strong printed tunic, or feminine, light-weight dress or two are a great idea as they can be layered up when the days cool off.

Layering a short, denim or leather jacket over a printed dress is super cute. So, too, is a long knit ‘cardi’ that is longer than the dress you are wearing, but wear the ‘cardi’ open at the front – looks great with chunky ankle boots.

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Stripes are still huge and don’t be afraid to mix them up with a print or a bright colour. Another great staple to have in your wardrobe is a pair of boyfriend jeans in a light denim wash. Wear them with a casual tee now and then add chunky ‘cardis’ and sweaters later on.

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Scaling back summer weight gain Summer sunshine has burst forth over recent months putting entertaining to the fore. Warming to socialising has been easy but most folk aren’t too hot on the extra kilos that often accompany the good life.

to maintain your pre-festive weight, and work hard to do so. If you set unachievable goals it’s too easy to fail.

Size is everything. Use a small plate rather than a dinner plate and dish up half of what you think you’ll want; that way you won’t overeat.

Research has shown most adults put on between half and one-and-a-half kilos over the festive period but don’t lose it afterwards.

Too much alcohol will show up on the scales, plain and simple. Of course, the best weight loss strategy is to avoid alcohol altogether, but if that’s not going to happen then go for small glasses. For every glass of wine also have a glass of water.

Trade low-fat for low-carb. There’s a growing evidence that restricting carbohydrates is a more successful strategy for long-term weight loss than opting for low-fat products that are often laden with added sugars.

Accredited practising dietician Duncan Hunter – independent advisor to Atkins Nutritionals – says that needn’t be the case if foodies take a few simple steps to avoid the holiday season spread.

The New Atkins programme advocates limiting ‘bad’ refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, pasta and processed foods and, instead, suggests choosing ‘good’ carbohydrates, from fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, as well as sources of lean protein.

Never go to a party hungry. Eat dinner beforehand and avoid the buffet bar completely, or have a light snack, such as an Atkins Chocolate Hazelnut Crisp Bar. Then have only a few healthy nibbles when you get there.

Remember – highly processed, high-carb crackers and dips are not a healthy snack!

Duncan advises taking your own plate of low-carb snacks to a party to ensure there’s something you know you can eat, such as veggie sticks with homemade hummus or beetroot dip, sashimi, meat and vegetable kebabs or fruit salad. Visit atkins.com for some party season recipe ideas.

Unless you have willpower of steel, aiming to lose weight when in holiday mode may be unrealistic. Rather, plan

Try to find time to exercise. Take the kids for a bike ride or, if practical, invest in a exercycle – and use it!

Whatever you do, steer clear of creamy dips, pastries, chips and cakes.

Go for a long walk in soft sand or take an early morning/early evening hike around the block – try jogging one lamp post; walking one lamp post – every bit you move makes a difference. Yes, enjoy the season of entertaining but keep to a ‘no weight gain’ plan!

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Composite fillings can be used for back teeth but large composite fillings generally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last as long as amalgam and they are more expensive.

However, these should be weighed up against their excellent appearance and any concerns you may have about mercury release. Composites are very effective if they involve only one or two surfaces of the tooth and are small in size. â&#x20AC;˘ Inlays and Onlays These can be made of gold or porcelain and are very effective filling materials due to their strength and long term durability. Generally, they are more expensive than other materials.

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sugar, sugar!

It’s all-too-common, festive feasting tempts us to partake of the sweeter things in life as we sample (perhaps) a little too much of those dishy summer desserts.

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Yes, like it or ‘lump’ it, sugar is something we loathe to love, and while we know it’s bad for us, it just tastes so darn good!

Thankfully, Go Healthy has recently released GO Sugar Block, designed to help manage cravings and reduce the effects of sugar on our bodies.

While it’s ideal for those who harbour a sweet tooth, Janeen Howard from GO Healthy NZ says because sugar is found in so many foods, all can benefit from Sugar Block.

“Most would be surprised to learn how much sugar is hidden in a wide range of foods and beverages we consume on a daily basis. Excess sugar can lead to unbalanced blood sugar levels, leave us fatigued, unable to focus, experiencing low moods, hungry, and craving sugars and carbohydrates,” she says.

“To help offset this, GO Sugar Block contains key ingredients to support balanced blood sugar levels, and lessen the amount of sugar the body absorbs.”

GO Sugar Block (RRP $37.90 for 60 capsules) is available at pharmacies and health stores nationwide. It is not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation and diabetics should monitor blood sugar levels. Always read the label and take only as directed.

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MAKE A BEELINE FOR MANUKA DOCTOR’S RAPID LIFT MASK With two awards to its credit, Manuka Doctor’s new ApiRefine Illusionist Rapid Lift Mask is all the buzz. Described as an ‘instant facelift in a jar’ it is designed to give skin that photo-ready look in just 10 minutes. This fast acting, skin-plumping mask combines Manuka Doctor’s Purified Bee Venom (PBVTM), Certified UMF 18+ manuka honey, shea butter, natural waxes and vitamin E to nourish the skin, stimulate collagen growth and renew damaged skin cells.

In addition, chicory root and caesalpinia spinosa gum work to provide instant and medium-term skin-tightening effects and to promote collagen synthesis. RRP $59.95 (40ml) available at Life and Unichem pharmacies, selected department stores, and The Manuka Doctor concept store, Auckland City.

Daily cleansing is one of those precious me-time moments when you can quietly focus on yourself. To be enjoyed morning and night, Plantae’s Bergamot Orange Cleansing Milk combines pure flower power to refresh the mind and balance, cleanse and brighten normal to combination skin types. Included are certified organic extracts, such as purifying Bergamot Orange – handpicked in Calabria Italy for its skin-toning and healing properties – and soothing Safflower Seed extract. The added inclusion of Shea Nut leaves skin smooth, supple and petal soft. Made in NZ and not tested on animals. RRP $39.90 (100g) available at selected pharmacies and health food stores.

Serum to keep calm Skin sensitivity is an increasing reality. With a growing list of potential skin irritants beginning with fragrances, allergies and stress, we’re being exposed to more sensitising factors. Trilogy Very Gentle Calming Serum is an effective SOS product that delivers a soothing and hydrating treatment for anyone suffering from fragile, irritated or intolerant skin. The range is one of very few non-petrol chemical, purely plant-based options. It also offers anti-ageing benefits, is fragrance-free, essential oil-free and is dermatologically tested. Certified natural

by NATRUE, Trilogy Very Gentle Calming Serum combines SyriCalm® with natural spring water, anti-inflammatory calendula and chamomile and antioxidant-rich green tea. RRP $44.90 (30ml) available from selected Farmers, pharmacies, department and health stores.

IF the shoe fits... ...And this winter the best fit for the event, the look and your personality is an injection of casual taken to new fashion heights. Traditional sneakers and country brogues are teamed with hybrid style – platforms, hi-line and baggy tops – in a variety of materials. It’s a mix of canvas, suede, and tanned leather with white the big player but don’t ignore a dash of colour either.

EastLife has THREE bottles of GO Sugar Block to give away!

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Transforming skin

A state-of-the-art multi-tasking arrival is rejuvenating the atmosphere of About Skin clinic in Pakuranga.

The world-renowned elos Plus machine has finally touched down on New Zealand soil, making About Skin the first to offer its miraculous benefits in the anti-ageing department.

The highly sought after American technology possesses multiple attachments allowing it to target specific areas with tailored precision greater than ever.

The elos Plus tightens, smoothes, resurfaces, contours, erases and rejuvenates, leaving blemish and wrinkle-free skin. It also reduces pore size, scarring and pigmentation.

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Masterfully, I moved her to one side and whispered in her ear. “Look, my partner will kill us both if we carry on this conversation. It is her birthday and she takes birthdays very seriously. Here is my card, give me a call.”

Anxiety is a body’s normal response to a stressful situation. It prepares the body for action. Anxiety is actually a protection mechanism. When it gets out of control, it becomes a problem.

Alice, the daughter, was diagnosed with anxiety. Things that would not upset most people made her terribly anxious. Her breathing increased, she became hot, she felt overwhelmed and it was interfering with her life, big-time!

We took a full clinic history, ran some tests and did some lab work to find out what was going on in Alice’s body.

When all the results were in, I took Alice on a tour of her body to explain exactly what was happening inside.

It was not a case of just snapping out of it and toughening up. There were chemicals being released in her body

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and not being released that were tipping a switch that was causing her to feel the way she was.

In Alice’s case she was low in zinc, low in stomach acid and vitamin B6 so she was not converting her protein to glutamine. She had gut issues which is classic, because glutamine is key to healing the gut.

She was also low in magnesium and vitamin C, so the glutamine was not converting to GABA, which is the calming neurotransmitter. It calms anxiety. To make matters worse, her anxiety was causing her body to chomp through the very nutrients that she needed to reverse the situation.

We adopted a two-pronged strategy. We immediately gave Alice supplements to calm her anxiety, while providing her body with the nutrients it needed to make the things that she just did not have enough of.

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Living life to the full GINNY MCARTHUR – Outlook for Life. Ginny is not only a nutritionalist and personal trainer but also a marathon runner and regular on Newstalk ZB. We can’t stop ourselves getting older but we can choose to age well! I think in our 20’s to 40’s it’s all about antiageing but then you hit 50 and go “oops, maybe that should be positive ageing”.

We are so lucky to live in an amazing country and have so much to get out and do! We can go out there and live life to the full as we age but we also need to look after our bodies in a way that our future selves will thank us for.

There is no doubt that eating well, staying at a healthy weight and keeping your body moving are the best defences against many of the lifestyle diseases that we associate with ageing.

It has to be about a combination of food and exercise and positive

mind-set changes. Remember that it is what you do 80% of the time that matters, you do not need to be fanatical about it.

Here are some lifestyle changes that are easy to make that will keep you stronger for longer.

• Eat blueberries, goji berries and blackberries freely, prunes and other dried berries in moderation.

They are crammed with antioxidants that fight free radicals and help to prevent cell damage.

• Eat four handfuls of fibrous veggies a day. They are full of fibre, low in calories and provide a huge amount of cancer fighting antioxidants.

• Add garlic, turmeric and ginger to your stir fries.

• Eat 1 avocado a week.

• Eat raw, unsalted nuts in moderation.

• Fill up with oats, quinoa, whole grains, beans and legumes.

• Use low fat dairy.

• Eat oily fish at least twice a week.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Have dark chocolate and red wine in moderation.

It’s all about balance and moderation, think portion control.

Active 65-year-olds have a younger cellular age than their couch potato 35-year-old counterparts.

• Posture is very important.

• Strength train to keep bone and muscle density.

• Stretch for flexibility and to increase range of motion.

• Use balance and core stability exercises to prevent falls and back problems.

• Breathe properly.

• Do regular cardiovascular exercise that increases the heart rate.

Be positive and live life to the full!

Fresh talent warms up for summer Summer is at its peak and injuries are rife but fortunately the professionals at Peak Pilates & Physiotherapy have called for backup.

Vanessa van der Westhuizen is the latest recruit to join the close-knit team at the Botany Rd studio, and is offering FREE introductory services under ACC. In fact, Vanessa brings a variety of strengths and skills that are sure to enrich the unique Peak Pilates & Physiotherapy synergy.

An active mum and Howick local she thrives on the interaction physiotherapy and Pilates provides. “It’s fun and really high energy; plus the intensive hourlong sessions give us the chance to know our patients better.”

During these sessions, clients perform exercises together with

their instructors so any problem areas can be easily identified and corrected.

Having been involved in sport and athletics since she was a young girl, Vanessa knows full well the benefits of physiotherapy.

Then, after becoming a mum, she discovered the wonders of Pilates.

“It really helped me. The results were amazing and I was encouraged to share my experience with patients, promoting a better lifestyle.”

Passionate about treating chronic pain and sports injuries, this enthusiastic professional is rearing to go.

Together with the rest of the Peak Pilates team, she is focused on correcting posture and improving spinal support which prevents chronic back and neck

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pain. Mat-based and reformer classes which rebalance and strengthen muscles and increases spinal flexibility are also on offer.

Although often seen as a gentle exercise, Pilates is a challenging and intensive workout

with many benefits ranging from posture correction to improved mental concentration and focus.

Performed correctly, the exercises develop strength, flexibility, co-ordination and stability. They assist muscle balancing, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility and provide relief from pain in the back, neck and shoulders.

With more than 600 Pilates exercises involving stretching, balancing and learning proper breathing patterns, the benefits are many and long-lasting.

To encourage clients, Peak Pilates offers concession cards for regulars, and an easy online booking system.

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Is exercising in your genes?

Olly Coffey is the National PT Manager for Jetts Fitness New Zealand. He is a REPS-registered Skills Active Assessor and plays an important role in ensuring our personal trainers are fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of all Jetts members.

Interestingly, although genes are responsible for providing the blueprint to create new structures, it is our environment that tells our genes which structures to produce.

This may sound complicated but the take home message is: We can control our own destiny; genes do not determine our fate.

Aside from the science behind genes and heredity, it is empowering to know that we have control over how our bodies function. If we decide we want to run, then we can run…

If we want to lose weight, we can

lose weight… If we are notoriously unmotivated, we can become motivated.

Our body will develop these new behaviours, or learn to perform different tasks providing we expose them to the appropriate environmental signals. For example, if you want to learn to run, you need to actually follow a running plan (running doesn’t just happen).

Rather than dismissing certain failings as ‘the fault of our genes’, we can look at how we can make changes to improve a situation.

It is easy to accept that we have no control. But, by taking on this new level of responsibility, we are forced to be more proactive and we become personally accountable. While this

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can be a daunting prospect, it offers the opportunity to live a life that you once thought was impossible.

We can break away from the predestined path that we thought our genes had mapped out for us.

The key is to make changes in our environment. It is our environment that dictates our fate and the great news is, we have control over our

environment. We choose what we eat, how much activity we do, how much sleep we get, how much stress we take on. And, in doing so, we control how our body functions.

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time to grab a crab

Where does one start when it comes to food in Melbourne?

Eating out or eating in, the vast selection of ethnic flavours, cuisine styles and fresh or fast foods, can be a culinary headache for some and an inspiration for others as HELEN PERRY knows too well.

Look whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scuttled into town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Crab Shack, no less!

Anyone who knows The Crab Shack on Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf will be uber excited that this great seafood experience is now open on Princes Wharf in the former Leftfield Bar site.

Visiting Melbourne recently I had no call to cook but I was still compelled to check out the food markets.

On this occasion I stayed just a few strides from Queen Victoria Markets so, forgive the clichĂŠ, I was as keen as mustard to again peruse the food, fashion, fresh fruit and veg, personal treats, homewares and more at this expansive marketplace.

However, I also made the short tram trip out to Prahran Markets, just because I love to marvel at the array of foods even if I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy, but also to show my sisterin-law how cheaply one can live in this cosmopolitan city of 4 million people.

While many prices are comparable to New Zealand, it is Prahranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s variety and ease of catering that make life in the Melbourne kitchen a breeze.

Cooks and foodies who want quality ingredients, ready-to cook-meals or meals-to-go plus wonderful specials, have everything at their fingertips in this long-standing market.

PRAHRAN MARKET An amazing variety of stalls provides shoppers with flavours from all around the world and, in particular, the retail delis with their copious cheeses and cold cuts, are mindboggling (the same could also be said of Queen Vic markets).

wrapped in an outer of date spread then rolled in crushed walnuts and almonds but this time round the mascarpone had been eliminated and the spread was served with a separate dollop of any cheese â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nice but nowhere near as nice as before.

At Prahran one has also to appreciate the numerous butcher shops, fruit stalls and vege stands, seafood and poultry counters, bakeries and, of course, the Fresh Pasta Shop with its multitude of meatballs, different flavoured sauces and various fresh pasta options.

However, as always Naheda and other great Prahran delis delighted with their homemade dips, relishes, pesto and marinades.

Perhaps my only disappointment this time was Nahedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous date and walnut baguette, a log-like starter usually served on crackers.

It used to comprise mascarpone

Sadly, for those of us this side of the Tasman, there is nothing comparable to these legendary markets probably because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the population to sustain such gems.

But if heading that way, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite an experience to see some of the culinary pleasures our Aussie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cousinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tend to take for granted.

The Crab Shack has always been a relaxed and fun space where friends gather round a table to enjoy a beer and share in a bucket of crab or whatever else takes their fancy. Now, Auckland welcomes this enterprise.

Bigger, cooler, more outdoor/ indoor flow, fast-paced and with an epic outdoor bar, Crab Shack Auckland is a coastal/Cape Cod themed casual dining and drinking experience offering firm menu favourites and a few surprises too.

Specialising in seafood with a special emphasis on crab it includes other satisfying meals.

Look out for â&#x20AC;&#x153;By the Scoopâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the Earthâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the Charcoal Barrelâ&#x20AC;?.

Check out a scoop of Cloudy Bay clams, mussels or tuatua with an array of sauces, get your laughing gear around a Shack Burger or crack a leg of King Crab. Now open 7 days, 11:30am until late, The Crab Shack, Auckland is a must try.

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Bloody Valentine’s!

While it’s no fun being alone on Valentine’s Day, it’s no picnic being ‘tied down’ either, but JON RAWLINSON made the best of an unlucky day.

While my partner and I may not be opposed to the traditional Valentine’s Day ‘celebrations’, after 15 years together we thought it time to spice things up a little.

Now, although we may be developing fifty shades of gray, it’s not along the same lines as depicted in the recently released film! No, instead we just thought it fun to have our Valentine’s on Friday the 13th.

Unfortunately, the evening began with a poor meal at a local restaurant, which featured over-cooked lamb and further disappointing dishes.

Full but unfulfilled, we proceeded to Hoyts, Sylvia Park to watch Fifty Shades of Grey, only to find Mr Grey wasn’t ready to see us... the film was sold out.

Rather than trek to Botany and run into the same problem, I asked at the concession stand to use their phone to make a booking, but, after a lengthy consultation with ‘the manager’, this was refused.

ire raised – that I was not informed about this over the phone, said fee was gratefully waived, which is good because we weren’t given the actual seats we’d booked!

However, I was able to use the reception phone – why this couldn’t have been offered in the first place is beyond me.

And, despite warnings of an expected sell out given over the phone – thereby requiring an advance booking – the cinema still had a number of empty seats anyway!

Reception didn’t have the phone number for Botany, but eventually this was obtained (the young lady there was quite obliging) and said call, placed. Told there were only a few seats left, I made a booking, back row, aisle. But wait, there’s more!

At Botany, I was asked to pay a $2 booking fee. After I explained – with

Having seen fifty shades of red, I thought the prospect of a level playing field on which to review Fifty Shades of Grey unlikely. However, I’ve given it my best attempt.

After so many irritable encounters all I can say is this... that’s the last time I venture out on Friday the 13th!

Will Mr Grey see me now?

And, while Mr Grey’s tastes may be singular now, maybe, once this trilogy concludes, our young woman of ‘Steele’ is likely to have turned the (playroom) tables on her man. All will be revealed with two more films to come.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Genre: Movie, drama Rated: R18 Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson Star rating: 1.5 Reviewed by: JON RAWLINSON How can I sum up a movie which became a sensation before anyone even saw it? How about this: ‘a chick flick with an (albeit slight and distorted) kick’.

But I haven’t mentioned the nudity yet! That’s largely because it’s not particularly worthy of mention, being halfway between soft-core porn and raunchy comedy in nature.

The film’s blurb goes something like this: When Anastasia Steele interviews the wealthy Christian Grey, she encounters a beautiful, brilliant and intimidating man... with very ‘singular tastes’ in the bedroom.

Let’s just say it leaves a bit to the imagination, but showed enough to have me wondering why a man of Grey’s wealth couldn’t afford to hire a gardener.

However, my reading (based on too many years of studying film) is more concise: blah, blah, blah! ‘Technical’ terminology aside, and getting down to the nitty-gritty, I found Fifty Shades to be sporting only one colour; rather than a rich tapestry of multiple tones, it’s just... ‘a little bit blue’.

The film appears to try and explore hot, deep, dark secrets of sexuality, but instead flounders like a cold fish on the surface.

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including Last Tango in Paris, Angel Heart, Dangerous Liaisons, Crash or Nine and a Half Weeks (the list goes on!) – Fifty Shades misses the mark.

Unfortunately Grey’s ‘singular tastes’ extend to the characters too; no depth or complexity, just a rich man with a penchant for sexual domination and a lost, little (soon to be ex) virgin.

Jamie Dornan (who plays Grey) delivers a ‘stiff’ performance – and that’s not just in the sex scenes! But I think this is more due to the black

and white nature of the character than his portrayal.

So, why the appeal? Well, maybe it does engage titillating tastes for things which are just a wee bit naughty. And, it also taps into a basic feminine fantasy, not of whips and chains, but of... change.

Lead character, Anastasia – tolerably played by Dakota Johnson – appears to be on a mission to change Mr Grey. Of course, this won’t be easy, but she’d surely get bored if there were no flaws to correct, right ladies?

While this film does not live up to its sexy reputation, it is worth a look, lest we be left out of the water cooler conversations of millions.

However, considering Fifty Shades of Grey was made using (roughly) 40 million pieces of green, one has to ask whether this money would have been more beneficial funding numerous, far more artistically significant flicks.

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Away we go with EasiYo When one eastLife team member’s partner blitzed him up a batch of these delectable scones, said member was knocked off his feet and he and she scoffed the lot in no time flat! Yes, readers, these are seriously tasty and (so saith the missus!) seriously easy to make. So, feast your eyes on this and another couple of recipes courtesy of easiYo. and be in to win an easiYo prize pack – see page 20.

SaVOuRY pINWheeL ScONeS inGreDientS: Scone Mix • 3 cups self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • pinch cayenne pepper • 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese • 1 cup milk • 1/2 cup easiYo Natural Yogurt filling • 3 tbsp tomato paste • 100gm feta cheese, crumbled • 1 cup finely chopped bacon, ham or cooked chicken • 2 cups chopped baby spinach • 1/2-1 cup grated cheese • 2 x finely chopped spring onions • Milk to glaze

MetHoD: preheat oven to 210 degrees celsius and grease a baking tray.

Sift dry ingredients into a bowl, then stir in grated cheese, salt & cayenne pepper. add combined milk and yogurt and mix lightly with a knife until combined. turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly. Roll dough out into a large rectangle approximately 5mm thick.

Spread surface of rectangle with tomato paste and scatter with remaining ingredients. Roll up tightly to form a long roll. cut log into 3cm pieces and arrange these spiral side up and touching one another on prepared baking tray. Brush surface of each scone with a little milk.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Serve warm.

BeRRY chOcOLate SLIce inGreDientS: • 3 cups self-raising flour • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 130gm margarine (plus an extra 10gm) • 1 tsp baking powder • 5 tbsp easiYo Boysenberry yogurt • 2 eggs • 2 tbsp golden syrup • 2 cups frozen mixed berries • 1 cup chocolate chips

inGreDientS: preheat oven to 170°c. grease slice tin and line base with baking paper. place flour and sugar in a mixing bowl and rub margarine into mix until

it takes on the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Divide mix into two and rub the extra 10 grams of margarine into half of the mix. press evenly into the tin. add baking powder, yogurt, eggs and golden syrup to rest of mixture in a mixing bowl. Mix to a soft consistency using a little extra yogurt if needed.

Fold in frozen berries and chocolate chips and spread mix evenly over the base of the tin.

Bake 45-55 minutes or until a skewer (when inserted into the centre) comes out clean. cool and slice, top with icing, or serve warm with easiYo Yogurt custard and whipped cream.

paSSIONFRuIt paRFaIt inGreDientS: • easiYo greek Yogurt • passionfruit puree or pulp (or any other pureed fruit/fruit pieces)

MetHoD: Simply layer easiYo greek Yogurt and the puree or fruit pieces. top with nuts, coconut, flaked chocolate or cinnamon and cool before serving.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooking in Melbourne There are no end of cafes, restaurants, bistros and eateries in Melbourne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in fact, so many that deciding where to eat is about as easy as making scones without flour. But here HELEN PERRY suggests a few venues from her recent trip across the ditch.

Stalactites is probably one of the most popular Greek cafes in central Lonsdale Street with queues quickly forming around 6.30pm each night.

We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t book but, luckily, we were third in the queue and quickly seated.

With its ceiling of stalactites, buzzy atmosphere and great acoustics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; despite every table being full we could actually hear ourselves talk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this restaurant deserves its many accolades. But, of course, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the menu and the meals, which were much too big for we two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yes, eyes bigger than our stomachs this time around! However, we did so enjoy the lamb lemonista from the specials board â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a delicious meat and potato stew infused with lemon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plus the mixed giro platter piled high with grilled and sliced lamb and chicken with salad. Owned by the same family since 1978, and occupying a busy corner site, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing icy about Stalactites, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm and friendly.

The Salon by Louis Roederer (Myers department store): Essentially a wine bar we stopped here because every cafe we passed was full and we were wilting in temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius.

Slipping into Myers, where the air conditioning immediately refreshed us, we looked around for somewhere to eat. The Salon by Louis Roederer, with its soothing music, elegant decor and simple canapĂŠ menu, looked inviting. A trickle of chilled rose in the

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Make up your own ploughmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platter, grab a bratwurst with sauerkraut, onions and sauces wrapped in a roll, opt for a plate of chicken tikka, gobble of kebabs or pides stuffed with meat and salad, tuck into fish and chips or order a gourmet vegetarian sandwich...â&#x20AC;?

throat seemed far better than rivulets of perspiration running down the forehead, so, without hesitation, wine it was with three platters of canapĂŠs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; smoked salmon and cream cheese blini twice over (four to the platter) and duck rillete with mango chutney served with mini ciabatta slices. This was just the ticket. An hour-long sojourn with a second glass of wine and we were cool, relaxed and ready to rejoin the fray!

Queen vic food court: Good for every palate, the food court at Queen Victoria market means lunch can be different every day of the week, or even the month. Make up your own ploughmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platter, grab a bratwurst with sauerkraut, onions and sauces wrapped in a roll, opt for a plate of chicken tikka, gobble of kebabs or pides stuffed with meat and salad, tuck into fish and chips or order a gourmet

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The Greek quarter:

vegetarian sandwich... the options seem endless. Hot or cold, mild or spicy, meat-laden or vegetarian, Eastern or European, there is plenty to choose from and outdoor seating to enhance the experience. Do try!

ibar at the Ibis Hotel (Therry Street): According to legend (as I understand it) the ibis was one of the first birds that Noah released from the Ark as a symbol of fertility and, it seems to me, this bird certainly went about the business of procreating and spreading its wings. Today, the Australian white ibis (just one species of ibis) is almost considered a pest yet, a well-known hotel chain, which has taken its name from this long-legged wading bird, could only be considered a boon for travellers especially the Ibis Hotel in Therry Street, near Queen Vic Markets.

It is one of my favourites being

affordable yet delivering on service (outstanding), comfort, location and, importantly, food. In Melbourne itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to eat out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the multitude of eateries is staggering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but when staying at this Ibis, I frequently dine in at the ibar where the happy hour usually kicks off a very pleasant dinner experience.

On my last visit I twice ordered the rib eye steak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cooked to perfection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a request for barramundi (not on the menu) was warmly obliged. At the breakfast buffet, a pancake-making machine delivered freshly made pancakes and although the choice of hot and cold dishes is similar to other hotels, the warm, crispy croissants far out did those Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had elsewhere.

For Accor Advantage Plus members there is the added benefit of paying only half price for food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what more could one ask especially if travelling on a lean budget?

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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.

Blast... on! By that we mean new Oatie Blasts are most definitely on the menu! Packed with oats for energy, these bars from Nice & Natural have been developed to help hungry children (and big kids too!) savour a range of flavours while on the go. Made from wholegrain oats, oat crisps and fruit puree, Nice & Natural Oatie Blasts are available from supermarkets nationwide (RRP $3.69 per box). Varieties include: Strawberry Yoghurt, Mixed Berry Yoghurt, Original Yoghurt and Chocolate.

Baileys luxurious new chocolate fusion What luxury! The makers of Baileys Original Irish Cream have created a decadent treat – Baileys Chocolat Luxe. This mouth-watering combination of Baileys Original Irish Cream and real Belgian chocolate marks a world-class innovation that took three years to perfect. Crafted with luxurious Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey, cream and Madagascan vanilla, the result is a rich, molten chocolate drink, a liquid dessert which is poured over ice to form a gorgeous, ornate Rococo design on the surface that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to taste. Baileys Chocolat Luxe (500ml – RRP $39.99) is available at selected liquor retailers.

Fry guys do it again!

Where’s the beef? Not here, that’s for sure! While Fry’s Family GoldenCrumbed Schnitzels may not contain any meat, even serious carnivores are sure to find them tasty and convenient.

Featuring healthy high-protein vegan chicken substitute, with no additives or preservatives, they’re also high in fibre and contain no added MSG. What’s more, they make for an ideal meal... on the fry! Whether fried, grilled or baked, Fry’s Golden-Crumbed Schnitzels are ready for the table in just a few minutes. Pick up a pack (RRP $8.99 per 380g pack) at supermarkets and specialty food stores nationwide.

Piquant new Club Cheddar range Moondarra’s new Club Cheddar cheese range is sure to set tastebuds tingling. Four great flavours provide a little spice, some zesty zing and creamy decadence too.

Check out: Chilli Club Cheddar, Lime & Cracked Pepper Club Cheddar, Balsamic Vinegar & Onion Club Cheddar and Classic Club Cheddar to find your personal palatepleaser. Made using the freshest ingredients combined with a special recipe, Moondarra Club Cheddars offer something special for your next cheese platter.

Available now in the deli section of supermarkets nationwide, Moondarra’s Club Cheddars (RRP $5.99) are melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

So saucy!

When Shane Wratt was served venison and other wild meats at his friend’s West Coast pub, he realised something was missing – a sauce with punch. He came up with the now famous Glasseye Creek Wild Meat Sauce and has now gone a step further devising the new Glasseye Creek Munitions range of craft brewed sauces. The range includes: .50 Cal, 3 day Smoked Chilli and Blackcurrant – with three-day, smoked Jalapeno chillies from Mexico and Canterbury blackcurrants, this sauce with heat has a fruity and smoky balance from the smoked chillies. .308, Chilli and Wood Roasted Capsicum – is made from Canterbury fire flame chillies and wood roasted capsicum with minimal spices. .12 Gauge, Wood Roasted Tomato and 12 Spice Fruit has nil heat and is Moroccan influenced with Glasseye Creek’s secret 12-spice mix, wood roasted tomatoes and Californian raisins. Glasseye Creek Munitions range (250mls – RRP $9.99) available from specialty food stores, Hunting & Fishing, gift stores, gun shops, butchers & select boutique supermarkets.

We like them apples!

All it takes is one bad bottle to spoil a batch. But, fortunately, after ‘sampling’ a box of Somersby Apple Cider (not all at once, of course!) one EastLife team member is convinced that this tipple is tops! And the apple (cider) doesn’t fall far from the tree; although it’s billed as Premium European Apple Cider (from the Carlsberg Group) and is available worldwide, here in New Zealand it’s bottled by nearby Boundary Road Brewery.

Available from liquor stores and supermarkets nationwide. RRP: $14.99 (six-pack, bottles), $23.99 (twelve-pack, bottles) or $21.99 (ten-pack, cans).

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Life and times of Rippon Lea Anyone interested in architecture, interior design, and the stories behind historic properties is sure to appreciate Melbourne’s many notable buildings and landmark homes. On her recent visit to Victoria’s capital HELEN PERRY explored national treasure Rippon Lea House and Garden.

“If only walls could talk...” there can be few people who haven’t muttered these words at some time, of some place, and then reflected on what might have gone before.

the start of what would become a successful wholesale import company which eventually had ties in New Zealand too – a few people will surely remember the Sargood name.

I, for one, have often speculated on long gone whisperings when visiting a historic property. And, again, when wandering through the rooms of beautiful Rippon Lea mansion, just a 10-minute train journey from central Melbourne, I wondered what dreams and secrets, quarrels and conciliations, catastrophes and celebrations had resounded throughout this lovely home.

Frederick Thomas soon joined his father’s business and between 1852 and 1854 helped manage the firm. In 1858 the, by then, wealthy Frederick James returned to England to manage the company’s London branch while his son, at 24, became a junior partner in the Melbourne office.

Now in the care of the National Trust, Rippon Lea (built in 1868), its 14-acre garden and its history, is well worth exploring.

The origins of the estate date back to Frederick James Sargood and his wife Emma (whose maiden name was Rippon), but it was their son Frederick Thomas who actually built the house and lived there until his death in 1903.

But first one must go back to 1850 when Frederick James (a draper), his wife Emma, their son and five daughters sailed to Australia from England. On arriving in Melbourne, Frederick opened a draper’s shop in central Collins Street. This was

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That same year, young Frederick Thomas married Marian Rolfe and 10 years later the couple bought 11.3 hectares (23 acres) of scrubland at Elsternwick on Melbourne’s outskirts.

Architectural firm, Reed and Barnes designed their 15-room dream home, named for Frederick’s mother Emma – Rippon being her maiden name and Lea meaning meadow.

The property also had an ultramodern dairy to make its own butter, cream and cheese.

A practical and capable man with an interest in engineering, sanitation and irrigation, Frederick Thomas wanted the new home to be as selfsufficient as possible. He installed an underground watering system to help maintain the orchard (still seen today with some 100 heritage fruit trees), vegetable and ornamental gardens.

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In the following years Frederick Thomas became a prominent public

After his wife’s death Frederick Thomas and the children headed overseas, and the company merged with Nathan, Butler and Nichol in 1879. While in England, Frederick remarried then, with his new wife Julia and the children, returned to Melbourne. The couple’s only child was born as the ship berthed at Hobson Bay. Back in Australia, Frederick continued to thrive in both public and business life with Rippon Lea hosting many social events. Alterations to the house were also carried out on a grand scale. Additions included a

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Inside, everything had to be the best including the oak and mahogany parquet floor (still seen in part today), to the rich wall coverings and an internal upstairs bathroom which was a rare luxury.

figure with a flourishing business. His wife Marian bore him six sons and five daughters but, sadly, on her 40th birthday she died while giving birth to another son who also died.

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Rippon Lea today stands as a record of life before the Second World War and thousands of visitors have since marvelled at its architecture and interior design and the careful preservation of both.”

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original ballroom and the Sargood billiard room was converted to a ballroom.

covered carriage way, drawing room conservatory, ornate, gold-embossed wallpaper in the entranceway, marble columns and fine stained glass.

an extensive range of native plants from throughout australia. In particular, the Rippon Lea orchids were famous.

the established formal gardens were replaced with a more scenic landscape. a lake, grotto and waterfall were developed and can still be seen today. head gardener, adam anderson also established a fernery – the largest in australia and a ‘must see’ part of the estate.

Nathan also made other improvements and on his death in 1935, he left the estate to his eldest daughter, Louisa Jones, charging her with the protection of the gardens.

the entranceway was completely re-styled with the Victorian stained glass screens bring removed to let in more light. however, sections of the glass were used in the foyer and are still there today.

Louisa lived at Rippon Lea nearly all her life but when she inherited the estate outright, a new era began in the life of this historic home.

Mirrors also became a big feature of the new look while a plain, leaf green carpet replaced the original turkishstyle carpets.

A ‘MoDern’ WoMAn’S toucH!

Somewhat sadly, in my opinion, the gold-embossed wallpaper and dark marble columns were painted cream and, while that was the ‘in’ look of the day, it would be virtually impossible to now reveal the magnificence of the original wallpaper.

the Sargood era ended in 1903 when Sir Frederick (he was knighted in 1890) died of a heart attack in Napier while visiting New Zealand. after her husband’s death Lady Sargood sold Rippon Lea which was purchased by a syndicate headed

by Sir thomas Bent. It was used for elaborate entertainment and charitable events.

From the outset, Rippon Lea was ahead of the times but by the mid1930s modernisation was called for – it was time to replace heavy, dark Victorian grandeur with lighter, breezier edwardian style.

although careful to maintain the garden, Sir thomas also sold off 35 residential blocks from the estate’s south east corner. he then subdivided another 40 blocks but soon after, in 1908, he caught a chill and died.

It seems, the new owner Louisa Jones looked to hollywood for inspiration ensuring redecoration and alterations reflected the more informal lifestyle of the times. It is this legacy that visitors largely see today.

his death halted further subdivision and in 1910 the property was sold to Benjamin Nathan, a wealthy businessman.

a new kitchen was installed on the ground floor next to the remodelled dining room. Several modern bathrooms, electric radiators and gas heating were also added.

Nathan put most of his energy into the garden at Rippon Lea introducing

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a swimming pool replaced the

When 21st century visitors tour Rippon Lea, they largely see Louisa’s 1930’s makeover with remnants of the original interior such as the papier mache ceilings in the drawing room still glimpsed here and there. although some of those 1930s changes have also been lost, Rippon Lea today stands as a record of life before the Second World War and thousands of visitors have since marvelled at its architecture and interior design and the careful preservation of both.

What’s more, historians can be particularly glad of Louisa Jones determination to carry out her father’s wish that the garden be protected because she had a battle to do so. the australian Broadcasting commission had bought a two-acre slice of the state in 1954 to build new studios ahead of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic games. Later the aBc wanted to extend this plot and Louisa nearly lost a large portion of land plus the lake, grotto and waterfall area under a Federal requisition order. however, she laboured in the courts for years to preserve the property intact and when she finally won she gave the estate to the National trust subject to her being able to live out her life at Rippon Lea. Louisa died in 1972 and since then the National trust has cared for both the house and grounds. and, as I followed our guide from room to room, marvelling at the sumptuous dining, the stately master bedroom, mosaic floor tiles, the light-filled drawing room and then venturing down to the original basement kitchen, I thought about those long ago conversations, upstairs and downstairs (and in my lady’s chamber), and wondered what Frederick thomas would think of his home today.

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From east to west... franklin local people who breed them, but city people (in particular) seem to find them most interesting. We also have a few alpacas and we’re looking to buy some peacocks too.”

When Patrick and Lily Li were looking to escape the eastern suburbs for country life, the Franklin region was set to offer the ‘Wright’ lifestyle for them as the new owners of Wright’s Watergardens. They talk to JON RAWLINSON about the move.

An unusual breed, silkies originate from China. They commonly feature black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot. They are often exhibited in poultry shows.

After more than two decades of opening its garden gates to the public, Wright’s Watergardens has been purchased by a former Bucklands Beach couple, Patrick and Lily Li. The pair was immediately smitten by the water gardens and the region.

The couple who have also reopened the property’s cafe, have been kept busy of late with the wedding season in full swing.

“We’ve been very busy with weddings and have already held four,” Patrick says. “People have been most happy because it’s such a good venue, particularly since we’ve repainted, redecorated and added the statues.

They love the natural setting with the flowers and the waterfall.”

“Since moving to New Zealand from China and settling in Bucklands Beach 19 years ago, we always wanted to move to the country,” says Patrick.

“So, when we saw the listing for Wright’s Watergardens, we took a look and fell in love with it straight away! We also loved the rural lifestyle the area offered.”

While the Lis now have the reins in hand, the founders of the gardens – located close to Pukekohe – Malcolm and Dael Wright retain a small part of the property.

Although not new to New Zealand, the Lis are new to the gardens game. However, Patrick – an engineer by background – has always fostered a fondness for nature and landscape gardening.

And, now, he’s been busy bringing another of his passions – sculpture – to the gardens. In fact, he’s introduced numerous impressive works throughout the expansive property.

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However, with so much to do as new owners, Wright’s annual Lotus Festival will not take place, this year at least.

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“Putting on the festival is a lot of work and takes time. It’s also too soon after [we took over the gardens],” Patrick explains.

Art has been a hobby of mine since I was young and I think that when people visit the gardens and see our sculptures, they enjoy them as much as we do.

Visitors have said lots of nice things about them so far.”

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other arts. It’s a passion of mine,” he says. “I also sculpt in clay; art has been a hobby of mine since I was young and I think that when people visit the gardens and see our sculptures, they enjoy them as much as we do. Visitors have said lots of nice things about them so far.”

Patrick and Lily have also introduced another dimension to Wright’s.

“We’ve added a new chicken house with about 19 white silkies. There are

“I’m not sure if we will start it up again in future, but with so many people visiting, it’s like we hold a festival here every weekend anyway!”

Confident they’ve made the ‘Wright’ move, Patrick and Lily look forward to many years at the gardens.

However, with Malcolm and Dael right next door – they will continue to supply nurseries with plants – help is never far away.

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This outstanding Rene Lalique Art Deco cocktail/water set is a recent addition to the glass and crystal collection at The Antique Shop.

Rene Lalique was born a 19th century rural man in a pre-industrialised Europe. In 1900, at the age of 40, he was the most celebrated jeweller in the world and an Art Nouveau artist and designer. By 1925, at the height of the Art Deco era, he was the most celebrated glass-maker in the world.

This exquisite seven-piece frosted glass cocktail/water set is in immaculate condition and dates to around 1931. Each piece is etched with the sought after R. Lalique signature.

This is a rare opportunity to own a treasure created by a master craftsman. This gorgeous set can be found at The Antique Shop, Howick.

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Grey covets covet MAKING MOVES/MOVIES – When watching ‘romantic’ movies, the last thing on which viewers tend to focus is the furniture! However, considering the subject matter of the recently-released film Fifty Shades of Grey (or, as one EastLife wag described it, Bondage for Dummies!) the furniture plays an active role. And, with opulent pieces on offer from Covet Lounge (as well as partner-brands including Boca do Lobo, Delightfull, Brabbu and Koket) there’s little wonder the Portugalbased company’s pieces were selected to furnish Mr Grey’s abode. With so many included, this month we’ll let the photos do the talking. Suffice to say that, while we’re envious of the furniture in Grey’s parlour, we think his choice in parlour games leaves a lot to be ‘desired’!

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JACQUI GODFREY interior designer at Forma Contemporary Furniture suggests embracing the revival of soft retro styling.

Scandinavian designers were also very influential during this period with a style characterised by clean, simple lines. Emphasis was put on form and function while still maintaining the warmth and elegance inherent in traditional Danish cabinet-making as well as high quality craftsmanship and materials.

Solid timber was used to create beautifully curved wooden components such as chair arms, legs and backs. Laminated timber or plywood became a feature of this mid-century era and has carried through to the contemporary furniture we see today.

With a current move back to Scandinavian design, particularly Danish furniture, most of these elements have been replicated in the retro styles available now. Lighter timbers were an essential component of Danish furniture when it originated, not only because they were more readily available, but because their lighter colour gave it a modern edge.

Darker timbers had traditionally been

used in the manufacture of antiques from the past.

Lighter timbers are resurfacing in interiors, not only in furniture but also in flooring. The 1970s were renowned for dark stained timber or dark laminate furniture and until recently dark furniture and flooring were dominant in interiors.

Right now that’s all changing as we move towards the lighter tones.

Everything is opening up as windows get bigger and light flows more freely through our homes, one space flows to another with an emphasis on open plan rather than individual rooms.

Another distinctive retro piece is the sofa. The retro sofa is refined to its essential core elements, a back, a seat and arms. Simplistic monolithic pieces are connected with very little detail creating visual simplicity.

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Retro style in simple terms is a modern take on an item from the past. Up until the 1960’s interiors were generally decorated with antiques which were reasonably ornate. However, around this time a revival began, retailers began to sell furniture that was common in every daily life at that time.

In retro sofas today, the fussy, deep buttoning of the past is softened so as not to dominate the total look.

Smooth plain fabrics, such as wools and velvets, are used with little or no patterning and sofa legs are basic, raising the sofa off the floor.

Today’s retro style is simple and modern with clean lines. The 70’s bold patterns and bright colours haven’t made it into the prominence of retro styling yet, so let’s embrace the softer retro revival while we can.

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A small amount of care done regularly is enough to keep it looking its best.

Discuss with the installer or builder if maintenance procedures for your floor finish are available from the manufacturer. Different species of timber such as rimu, matai and kauri have varying maintenance steps.

may cause scratching to the surface or make it too slick. Some products may leave a residue on the floor which may affect future recoating.

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The organic nature of timber flooring means that keeping timber flooring as clean as possible helps upkeep its long term appearance too. Removing surface dirt and grit can be done through vacuuming or sweeping, using a soft-bristled head attachment or an electrostatic mop.

Rimu is one of the most popular native woods used for timber flooring in New Zealand. It is predominantly used for finishing applications and interior mouldings. To keep it looking good, use only quality lint-free mops to clean. Make a habit of wiping up spills and leaks with a clean dry cloth right away.

For hard-to-remove stains, use a damp mop to clean the floor. Different timbers require different cleaning solutions. Most hardwoods, such as matai and kwila are composed of oils, resins and tannins.

Softwoods have a similar composition and they all require washing with mineral turpentine (oil-based products) and methylated spirits (water-based products). This process should be done before they are stained or finished and make sure every trace of turpentine or meths has completely dried. Detergents and steel wool pads are not recommended for cleaning timber flooring.

Understand your timber first before applying any product because some

Kwila is a rich-brown timber susceptible to tannin bleed when water runs off it. If applying or re-applying a finishing product the best time is when the timber starts to lose its natural red colour.

Avoid over-wetting the floor when mopping as it can change the moisture balance and cause the floor to expand. Ensure mops or cloths are well-wrung.

If your maintenance requirements exceed simple cleaning, the Tauck Timber team has a wide range of quality New Zealand native timbers for replacements or full refurbishments. Talk to us about your timber needs.

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When demand exceeds supply, the price goes up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basic economics! unfortunately, for tenants that means rents are predicted to keep on rising but for landlords keeping rental pace with the market is essential for successful investment.

With unprecedented demand for quality rental properties in our area, there has never been a better time to convert those bricks and mortar into weekly cash flow.

We have all seen articles showing queues of people at viewings, sometimes 50 to 60 although thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often for city centre homes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not quite like that in the eastern suburbs but demand is strong here too and you need only one quality tenant.

Year on year, landlords have to absorb increasing costs so becoming a property investor is increasingly expensive. With house prices still on the up you may wonder how people can afford to become a landlord in the first place. that combined with rising land rates, interest rates, insurances and more, makes balancing the books a challenge.

owning the home. then it turns out the house has been under-rented for a long time. tenants donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like rents rising but they also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like being forced to move because the property they are renting has gone on the market. the sale can mean they have no choice but to move and that is an expensive process â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often a lot more costly than a reasonable rent increase, not to mention a lot more aggravation.

Landlords should also consider why they made the investment in the first place. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to say the idea was to make money for the future.

Rather than selling earlier than planned, make sure the investment is achieving the best possible return by being up to date with rental charges.

If you need advice or assistance with renting at the right price give elite property Management a call. We can visit the property and provide a rental appraisal to ensure you are keeping pace with the current market.

So when demand is high and rental prices are rising, a savvy investor will capitalise on the situation. Of course, there are investors with large portfolios of rental properties but there are also a number of people with just one investment property.

We can also provide quality property management to investors with large portfolios and single homeowners alike. Our business is owner operated and our focus is 100% property management. From tenant screening to property inspections, all aspects of our service at elite property Management are thoroughly executed.

We often hear that these people decide to sell their investment property because they can no longer afford to pay the difference between rent charged and the actual cost of

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

The median price for January 2015 property sales for our area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eastern beaches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has dipped only very slightly to $822,000 from Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new record high of $825,000.

Sales volumes for January were 127 sales and it took an average of 29 days for properties to sell.

Comparing this to January 2014 where the median was $726,000 (with 106 sales and 45 days to sell), this represents a 13.2% increase in the median in the 12 month period.

I spoke last month about Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property price hike and what I believe to be the primary reason behind it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; namely the constricting of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban boundaries.

Simple supply and demand consequences tell you that if you restrict the supply of something the price will rise and (like oil/ petrol) land prices in Auckland are a testament to this.

Sure, building costs and compliance costs have increased, and New Zealand has the Resource Management Act adding another layer of costs to land development and building, but this affects the whole country.

Auckland, however, is becoming dearer faster as people want to/have to live here because this is where the work is. It provides a strong market place for goods and services and is

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I really do need to applaud the National Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent announcement concerning plans to assist 90,000 New Zealanders into a first home. This is another initiative that will certainly keep the construction industry pumping.â&#x20AC;?

where many head offices are located. So, when overseas investors, or returning ex-pat professionals, look at New Zealand as a place to settle and invest or repatriate their overseas earnings, Auckland has to be on top or near the top of the list as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happeningâ&#x20AC;?.

Investors feel safe and the ex-pats know there is a good supply of employment opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what a great place to future proof your money.

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Leaks, squeaks and summer holidays Nick Neben is a director of specialist renovation company Smith & Sons Howick and a time-served builder of more than 30 years experience.

newspapers had acted like a sponge absorbing gallons of wind-driven rain and completely ruining the framing and interior linings.

On another job we discovered the previous owners had built a false wall in front of a leaking exterior wall in a bathroom. We were suspicious prior to starting the job. A 300mm deep window sill was a dead giveaway.

Summer is a great time to go away and enjoy one of the best holiday destinations in the world, good old New Zealand!

‘The Leaky Van Syndrome’ and no matter how much rust I removed and bog I used to fill the holes it just got worse and worse.

It’s also a great time to buy and sell houses, but beware everything is not always as it seems. The long, hot, dry summer days can fool the best moisture metres and even some of the most sophisticated infrared imaging devices.

I lost quite a bit of money when I sold it, but I fully disclosed the issues I had with it and felt no guilt when counting the bundle of new $20 notes as the new owner drove away.

Our clients bathroom renovation ended up doubling in price and efforts to track down the culprits responsible proved fruitless.

The issues associated with leaky buildings are just as prevalent as they were 10 years ago, and the measures some people take to disguise them are unbelievable, ingenious in fact.

Unfortunately, (yes, that word seems to pop a lot when people talk about leaky buildings) not all leaky buildings are easy to detect. In our line of business we have seen all sorts of ways scumbags try to fix and disguise leaks.

Not all leaks are caused by leaking windows, roofs or cladding but the results are nearly always the same.

Once the cause of the leak has been identified and measures have been taken to rectify it, fixing the damage is crucial.

As a teenager I bought an old Ford Thames Freighter van. It looked fantastic in mimicking the VW Kombi and was a real ‘chick magnet’.

Unfortunately, it was cursed with

On one job we found old newspapers shoved into a hole in the fibre cement cladding with builders bog over the top and a couple of layers of new paint. The barely recognisable

Once timber becomes sodden and absorbs large amounts of water it can cause the timber to rot – this is called ‘Wet Rot’. The wet timber needs to be removed.

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If the leak is fixed but the wet timber is not removed, it can develop ‘Dry Rot’. Dry Rot is a fungus that thrives on moist, unventilated conditions.

Once it sets in it can spread like cancer. Unfortunately, it can’t normally be seen it until it’s too late.

I suggest if you suspect even the smallest of leaks, seek help.

Thermal imaging is a non-invasive technique which, like an x-ray, can detect if the structural integrity of timber framing has been compromised.

Money spent at the earliest stages of identifying potential leaking is money well spent.

I am also frequently asked: “How do we fix a squeaky wooden floor?”

The best way is to screw-fix the floorboards to all the joists and nogs with the screws at no more than 150mm centres.

Until next month enjoy the sunshine, fantastic cricket and slightly cooler autumn weather.

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Celery – a living wage Although celery is a winter crop, now’s the time to plant to ensure a bountiful harvest later in the year, as TOD PALENSKI from Awapuni Nurseries explains.

They say you get out of life what you put in; the same philosophy applies to one of my favourite winter vegetables – celery.

A bit of thought – into soil preparation, growing conditions and harvesting technique – is needed to ensure the right taste and texture from this versatile veg.

However, when you think about how many uses it has – from soups to stir fries to good ol’ bolognaise – in my book, it’s definitely worth the effort.

And if you want to enjoy it in a hearty winter stew, now’s the time to get planting!

Let’s start with the preparation.

Celery needs well-drained, sweet soil and requires full sun. Be sure to add lime before planting; if measuring pH levels, the reading should be between five and six.

Celery also grows best in a raised garden filled with potting mix. If you can make this combination happen, you’ll be off to a cracking start!

Once the soil’s ready, grab some seedlings. Our Awapuni Nurseries’ seedlings are available from supermarkets, Bunnings or The Warehouse, or they can be ordered online and delivered direct to your door.

To plant, dig a hole approximately 3cm deep and pop in a seedling. Use www.eastlife.co.nz

compost to build a mound around the plant as this blanches the base of the stems and keeps them tender.

Unlike some plants, this mounding only needs to be done once, as long as celery is kept watered.

Plant each seedling 20-25cm apart and continue this process in rows.

Celery grows best this way, making it a good companion plant for dwarf beans, carrots, spring onions, parsley and bok choy.

In fact, if any of these are in the garden and ready for harvest, celery is the perfect replacement plant. And if you’re a fan of leeks, like I am, you could mix and match with the celery.

Once planted, it’s time to play the waiting game as the cooler autumn weather takes hold. The plants will develop slowly at first, before a growth spurt sees them head for a final flourish. In about 12-14 weeks, celery should be ready to harvest.

Slide a thumb down the inside of the fattest stalks and gently twist to pull them off the plant; don’t cut the stalks off as the stumps left behind will rot and hinder the health of the whole plant.

Home-grown celery doesn’t look quite as perfect as the supermarket variety, but we do have the moneycan’t-buy satisfaction of reaping what we’ve sown... and it certainly tastes just as good!

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In January, the Auckland City Council’s ‘fun police’ swooped into Playtime Park, beside the Stonefields development in Mt Wellington, to deal with a ‘disaster-in-the-making’, causing some people in three nearby residences, to cower in fear for their frail, auditory sanity.

Trembling, they watched, with gratitude, as ‘the cavalry’ arrived, bravely dispersed a throng of over-excited perpetrators, and wrested from their collective grasp a ‘weapon of mass distraction’.

Shockingly, it was a fully armed... ‘flying fox’. It had distracted the lives of ‘les miserables’.

Television was quickly on the scene. They needed answers about this ‘aural terrorism’. They invited the ‘victims’ to come out of hiding and offer ‘their story’ about the unbridled fear behind their cantankerous condition.

They couldn’t. The trauma has left them ‘stupefied’. A good description!

The ‘head of the cavalry’, gallant and modest about the quick action he and his band of merry fun-killers had taken as they fearlessly responded to this ‘never-before-witnessed’ emergency, confirmed that the danger was over. Three homes had been saved. He refused to accept accolades.

Luckily, as only three were forthcoming... from the ‘survivors’. In a statement, he firmly declared that... ‘we cannot have children laughing and playing loudly (16 decibels ‘too loudly’ to be exact!) on this ‘offensive contraption’, because

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Television was quickly on the scene. They needed answers about this ‘aural terrorism’.

They invited the ‘victims’ to come out of hiding and offer ‘their story’ about their unbridled fear for their cantankerous condition. They couldn’t. The trauma has left them ‘stupefied’. A good description!

it has disturbed a few people scriptless!’

‘The happy sounds of children playing’ is one of the best confirmations that the world around here is pretty good.

These sounds are not heard much in the Middle East, most of Africa or the Ukraine... Next month I will tell you how ‘having more fun than you’re allowed’ is... really Living!

It has been my mantra since I could first talk and that... was in a POW Camp!

In my personal transformation programme, KIFS: The ‘University of Life’ 3Percenter Course©, for serious Go-getters, we focus on giving you the best all-round instruction, on living ‘Best Life’.

We will help you become successful and very ‘interesting’.

Really! Ask me about it. Till next time.

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No strangers to Asia says Sayers Differing cultural values could scuttle the hard work of Kiwi businesses keen on a taste of lucrative Asian markets, unless preparations are taken.

With the Asian region providing six of New Zealand’s top 10 trading partners, Andrew Sayers from Crowe Horwarth believes our businesses need to put greater effort into understanding and engaging with their Asian counterparts.

“Cultural and values differences present challenges for doing business in Asia and can often be the tipping point when it comes to getting something off the ground locally or offshore,” he says.

“However, if done well, the benefits of improving business relationships are numerous from job creation to joint ventures.”

The Crowe Horwath managing principal and president of the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association suggests the following when west meets east: • Always partner with locals, don’t try to do everything yourself.

• Seek advice from people who have been there before. Beware of so called ‘experts’ who say they know everything and everyone and adopt a proactive, rather than reactive, approach.

• Kiwis can often be transparent,

‘ revealing too much upfront during negotiations. As the saying goes, ‘play your cards close to your chest’ and don’t give away everything at once.

work out who the real boss is; quite often he or she won’t be the one dressed in a suit with two assistants close by!

• Asian business people will generally look to bargain, whereas most Kiwis will usually put their best deal on the table straight away; this can work against them.

• Ask for introductions. Access to senior business people is much harder to achieve in Asia than in New Zealand.

• Communicate regularly. Asian investors may have forgotten you a year after meeting, but if communication is maintained, you will become a familiar contact.

• Do not expect to sign deals during the first visit, and, early on, just try to

Communicate regularly.

Asian investors may have forgotten you a year after meeting, but if communication is maintained, you will become a familiar contact.”

change is the only constant. If you don’t like surprises, Asia may not be the business ground for you.

• Build deep connections with a small circle of contacts, rather than getting to know a large group of business people.

• Go hard or go home! Asian workers typically don’t go to bed at 10pm, so neither should you, if you want to develop lasting, fruitful business relationships.

• Be adaptable and open to changing plans. Business in Asia is extremely fluid and can be frustrating, as often things will not go your way, and

– Part of a global network, Crowe Horwath provides accounting, audit, tax and business advice to individuals and SMEs.

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Looking for a job? Then you could be in luck especially if you head for Wellington and IT is your game.

With the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment market starting strongly this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; advertisements for jobs were up 2.4% month on month nationally in January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEEK New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest marketplace data showed candidates in Wellington had particular cause to celebrate.

The strongest month-on-month growth across the country was recorded in the Capital with a 4.8% increase in the SEEK New Job Ad Index.

General manager of SEEK New Zealand, Janet Faulding said this was the first time in six months that the Capital had led new job ad growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an impressive achievement in a month when business matters tend to take a back seat to summer holidays and long weekends.â&#x20AC;?

Growth in the Wellington region was driven by the significant increase in demand for IT Roles, up 18% in January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wellington truly is New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IT hot spot,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Faulding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Auckland may have the highest number of IT roles by volume but looking at the ratio of total job ads to the number of IT roles, Wellington comes out on top.

Almost one third of all jobs advertised in Wellington are in the IT industry compared to 17% in Auckland.â&#x20AC;?

Within Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IT sector, developers, programmers and systems analysts are in highest

demand, with these roles making up one third of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertised jobs in the region.

And across the board, skilled job vacancies advertised online in New Zealand increased by 0.7 per cent for the month of January, up 6.3 per cent in the past year to January, according to the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jobs Online report.

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increase was driven by construction and engineering (up 1.4 per cent), and hospitality and tourism (up 1.1 per cent).

The occupation groups with the biggest month-on-month increases were managers (up 1.6 per cent), followed by technicians and trade workers (up 1.3 per cent).

Skilled job vacancies increased in most regions and the Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labour market and business performance manager, David Paterson said over the year, growth in skilled vacancies remained strong, underpinned by demand for technicians and trades workers (up 11.0 per cent).

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Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day: romantic? Possibly, but sometimes finances can get in the way of love if not sorted at the outset of a relationship.

It often surprises me people are more comfortable hopping into bed with someone than sharing their financial situation and exposing their real financial self.

It also surprises me when clients in a recent or relatively new relationship visit me for the first time and that meeting is the first time the two find out things about each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances.

It freaks me out, especially when they are thinking about getting married.

How can they be so removed from their financial back room?

When deciding to become a couple, finances need to be dealt with. First up, you should determine if you are aligned with your partner financially.

This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to become a heated conversation but it is a conversation that needs to be had because if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not aligned, some controls need to be put in place otherwise there is a likelihood the relationship wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out. The niggle of financial tension can blow up pretty quickly.

I had clients recently; the female was bringing $300k more into the relationship than her male partner.

Like so many females she seemed happy to intermingle everything and be one happy family. But this was not protecting her interests. Â I know Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day has just been, and I hate to spoil the party, but where there is a difference in the wealth levels of each partner/ spouse, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a stickler for ring-fencing it and protecting that extra amount.

Then, if something goes wrong, the higher-earning partner at least walks away with what they brought to the relationship.Â

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The law in New Zealand states that three years of de facto living together

may deem to be in a relationship. That means the family home and family chattels, irrespective of whose name the title is in, becomes relationship property. That may be fine while the relationship is strong, it may even be fine if the partners separate.

However, if the home was already owned by one partner when the relationship began then that person has to rely on the honour of the other partner if they wish to retain title should the relationship break down.

In reality, lawyers will likely be involved and the law may not be on your side. What you might think should be an ethical decision becomes more of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I wanna get what I can getâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decision. So, ask yourself, are my partner and I financially aligned? Do we have the same goals? Do we have the same level of debt? Are we shoppers or are we savers?

Examine your money personality.

You need to understand all these things because the leading cause of relationship breakdown is financial problems and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessarily about going backwards or that you are about to sink financially.

If you are a couple who needs our advice, we prefer you consult with us together because we need to understand, from both sides of the coin, what we are dealing with. Most definitely donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid; we can fix anything.Â

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A grand design Bentley has revealed what it describes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ultimate expression of British automotive luxuryâ&#x20AC;?. the Bentley grand convertible concept is the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley.

Iconic, yet understated in style, and fashioned entirely by hand from the very finest materials, the company says that it represents the ultimate in powerful, sensuous, roofless motoring.

Debuted at last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Los angeles auto Show, the grand convertible is painted in Sequin Blue, which was originally a bespoke colour created from a single sequin from a customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haute couture gown.

torque from Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary 6-3/4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine of the flagship Mulsanne, the grand convertible promises the luxury of effortless performance to match its unparalleled style. the interior is a showcase for the abilities of Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master craftsmen.

Fourteen naturally tanned leather hides are merged together with progressive-diamond quilting.

Sequin Blue thread cross-stitched by hand runs through the linencoloured leather. the light hide is contrasted by the sleek elegance of Beluga leather around the top of the doors and extending back to the rear tonneau, framed in polished chrome.

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with elegant parallel lines of chromed steel. this month the grand convertible will travel to Miami for art Basel, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier international art show for modern and contemporary work.

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Luxurious new Honda CRV The Honda CRV has come a long way since the first model was wheeled on to the New Zealand market in 1996.

Now, nearly 20 years later, the latest 2015 CRV’s bold new look, loads of added luxury, and enhanced design detail with new 18” alloys and the latest driver technology, exudes a sense of indulgence whilst still providing all the practicalities needed for modern day driving.

It is available in CRV 2WD Sport with a 2L SOHC i-VTEC Engine and in CRV 4WD Sport and Sport NT, both of which come with a 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC Engine.

Honda’s lane watch camera and emergency stop signal are now standard across the 2015 range while the CRV 4WD Sport NT also has a lane departure warning system, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking system and adaptive cruise control.

The new sporty exterior design appears larger and more masculine on the road with an optional Sport+ Exterior Kit creating an even more assertive stance.

Internally, the new CRV exudes luxury with new seating, leather design, chrome detailing and soft touch materials throughout. Specification

levels offer every driving comfort with smart keyless entry, push button start, leather interior, sunroof, dual climate air conditioning, power front seats and driver’s memory seat.

To further improve the ride and handling, upgrades have been made to the chassis. These include suspension tuning refinements, a modified steering ratio, larger wheel width and improved brakes.

noise intrusion. The 2015 CRV is available in eight colours including a new Copper Sunset Pearl and Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic offering customers stand out colours.

A larger touch screen, Bluetooth, multi-angle reverse camera, dual screen navigation and front and rear parking sensors are also included.

Enhancements have been made to the body to reduce noise, vibration and harshness.

Importantly, the Honda CRV comes with Honda’s 5 Year Unlimited Kilometre Warranty with 5 years Roadside Assistance.

The luxury drive continues with one-touch indicators, paddle shift, intelligent auto wipers and auto headlights, intelligent auto dimming rear view mirror, privacy glass and a parking reverse tilt door mirror.

To absorb sound and insulate the cabin further, the coverage and thickness of sound-absorbing material has increased, including fullcoverage of sound insulating carpet.

Improved door sealing also reduces

The 2015 CRV pricing represents great value: • CRV 2WD Sport $46,900 + ORC • CRV 4WD Sport $49,800 + ORC • CRV 4WD Sport NT $54,900 + ORC • Crv Sport+Kit Add $3990

New Disco ready to rock New Land Rover Discovery Sport is a versatile premium compact SUV that is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family.

Discovery Sport has a new multi-link rear suspension for enhanced on-road agility and off-road ability.

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A dynamic design with a compact footprint, new Discovery Sport provides seven-passenger seating in an optional ‘5+2’ configuration.

Delivering a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efficiency, Discovery Sport will have a choice of petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines, a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

Land Rover Terrain Response maximises the capability of Discovery Sport in challenging conditions.

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Terrain Response is designed to precisely tailor the vehicle’s steering, throttle response, gearbox, centrecoupling and braking and stability systems to the demands of the terrain.

Terrain Response features four settings: General; Grass/Gravel/ Snow (for slippery conditions on- and

off-road); Mud and Ruts, and Sand, as well as an optional Dynamic Mode.

At launch, a choice of a 2.0-litre 177kW four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and two turbo-diesel engines (2.2-litre, either 110kW or 140kW) are available.

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