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December 5, 2014

Bus shelter proposal slammed… p9

Cockle resurgence at Cheltenham… p2

Slip, slop, slap and wrap at Belmont Primary… p3

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New wharves extensions proposed again

Poppy field sculpture gives meaning to lost lives

School poppies…Stanley Bay School missed out on the ballot to take part in NZ Sculpture on Shore 2014, but decided to make sculptures anyway. Above (from left): Luke Reger (10) Nicolette Grant (10) and Lauren Dwyer (8) are pictured at the school’s 150-strong poppy field.

Controversial extensions of city-side wharves are once again being explored by Auckland Council.

The possible extension of the wharves is aimed at expanding ferry and cruise ship

infrastructure and increasing public spaces.Four options are under consideration,

which could see one of the four wharves – Princes Wharf, Queens Wharf, Captain Cook Wharf and Bledisloe Wharf – lengthened.

The provision for cruise ships is the key reason for proposed expansion.

Option one sees both Princes and Queens

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Cockles are making a comeback at Chel-tenham Beach.

An October 2014 survey found 685 cock-les in a grid, which when surveyed in May 2010 yielded only only 12 cockles, down on 29 cockles in May 2006.

Overall the total area surveyed in October

2014 yielded 919 cockles.Survey organisers Charlie Glass and dad

Paul (with the help of the Cheltenham Beach Caretakers group) say the higher number of cockles in the main grid may be as a result of the large numbers of juvenile cockles found to the south of this grid in May 2010, and further successful settlements of juvenile cockles since then.

“In general the cockles are getting to a bigger size on the beach.

“We need to see if this trend in increasing numbers can be maintained on the beach,” they say.

Pipi numbers on the beach were also up - 46 were counted in the October survey, up from just five in May 2010.

It is uncertain what has led to the large increase in cockles at the beach or if the numbers are sustainable.

“Ideally the survey should be repeated in 12 months time to investigate both tuangi numbers and also to see how they’re pro-gressing in terms of size,” say the pair.

There was no need to investigate re-seeding options at the beach at the moment.

The Cheltenham Beach Caretakers group has approached the Ministry for Primary Industries to get new signage erected at Cheltenham Beach, notifying the ban on collecting shellfish and the $10,000 fine.

Cockle numbers recovering but ban still in place

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if eyes get damaged by UV rays at a young age, they are more likely to develop cataracts and blurry vision later in life.

“Our new message at school is to slip, slop, slap and wrap your sunglasses around

Shades the new black at Belmont Primary

Summer sunglasses are now part of the Belmont Primary School uniform.

While optional school Principal Bruce Cun-ningham hoped there would be a high take-up as he saw the protection of students’ eyes from UV light as an important part of school safety.

Less than a month into the programme, 90 of the school’s 420 pupils had bought a pair of the children’s shades, which are on sale for $15.

Cunningham says they are ideal for kids. “They are made of rubber and are just about damage-proof. They have grips behind the ears and stay on during sport as well, and they have a space to write your name on, so they won’t get mixed up with someone else’s,” he says.

Protecting young eyes is important, says Cunningham. “The main reason is the high UV rays we have in New Zealand. We do a lot of slip, slop, slap with clothes, hats and sun lotion, but we don’t do enough to protect the kids’ eyes,” he says.

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Staying safe in the sun… Belmont Primary principal Bruce Cunningham sets a good example, alongside his pupils

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Devonstock continues to be a launch pad for local talent – with Lorde’s younger sister India and band TUGGS on the bill in 2014.

Lorde played at Devonstock in 2010 with Louis McDonald.

India Yelich-O’Connor will be joined by Livy Wicks, billed as Indy and Livy, while TUGGS have only recently formed.

TUGGS is named after a tugboat passing by a Devonport ferry.

Guitar player Gavin Woodward says the band formed only days before competing in this year’s Smokefree Rockquest. “As a full band, we have only had about ten practices so far. After two of them we had written one song and got into the regional finals with it. Then we had to write two more songs for the finals,” he says.

During their busy exam weeks, the band has written songs collaboratively and mostly online. “James and I sometimes start out with a guitar line and some chords and then give it to Elijah to put the drums to it. Then we do a demo recording for Brooke and she writes the lyrics,” says Gavin.

“Today, Brooke is putting lyrics to music for our next practice,” he says.

TUGG’s repertoire of originals and covers is growing by the day. Their first performance went well at Gavin’s 18th birthday party and a second one is planned for a fundraiser in Kumeu.

The day after Devonstock, TUGGS will be in the studio to record a first EP , with local sound engineer Morgan Allen.

Devonstock is scheduled for Sunday 14 December from 3 - 7 pm at Windsor Reserve.

Other Auckland artists at Devonstock are Jesse Sheehan, Thin White Lines, all-girl band Vivid and Delic Exodus from Takapuna.

Devonstock is organised annually by the Devonport Youth Forum and Devonport Com-munity Coordinator, with the help of Depot Sound.

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Devonstock debutantes…TUGGS (From left): Elijah Whyte (drums), Brooke Norton (vocals), James Clarkson (bass) and Gavin Woodward (guitar)

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A Devonport teenager charged with injur-ing with intent to injure a boy three years his junior pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Luke Daniel Bassani Theuma (17) al-legedly knocked out 14-year-old Harrison Living, breaking his jaw. The incident is believed to have been triggered by a prank on the car of Theuma’s friend.

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The Devonport Xpressos, a local commu-nity of social cyclists, are hosting a silent-auction fundraiser for one of its members.

Rachel Lee (42) has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Xpresso Paul Allen says: “Rachel is cur-rently undergoing a programme of chemo-therapy. All funds raised will help to support Rachel and her three-year-old daughter Milly through this challenging time. They will also help make available further treatment op-tions in Melbourne that were recommended to Rachel by her specialists.”

More than 65 items will be for auction, in-cluding days out on yachts, luxury hampers, travel and holiday options, art, All Black and Black Sticks memorabilia and much more.

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wharves extended by more than 25%, with Queens Wharf the primary home for cruise ships and Princes Wharf used for large cruise ships.

In this scenario, ferry terminals would be located between Princes and Queens wharves, not unlike where they are now.

Option two proposes an extension of Bledisloe Wharf so two large cruise ships could berth on its city side. Bledisloe Wharf would be the primary cruise ship facility. Ferry terminals would be again roughly where they are now.

Option three sees Captain Cook Wharf nearly doubled in length and used as the primary cruise ship facility. Bledisloe Wharf could also be extended, due to the loss of port activity on its Captain Cook Wharf. Ferry terminals would remain in the same location they are at now.

Option four sees all of Captain Cook

Wharf dedicated to ferries. Again, Bledisloe Wharf would be extended due to the loss of port space on Captain Cook Wharf. Cruise ships would berth on Princes and Queens wharves.

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board responded with scepticism to the informa-tion presented to them by two members of council’s City Centre Integration (CCI) team at the board’s November 25 workshop.

Board chair Mike Cohen said that there was “high sensitivity around reclamation” in the community and questioned why his board was briefed about the plans two months after they had been completed. Cohen also raised the lack of late-night ferries between Devonport and the CBD.

Members of the CCIT said that the plans were only “initial ideas” at “exploration stage” and that input from the board was welcome.

• A proposed Ports of Auckland extension of the Bledsloe Wharf reclamation in late 2011 met with strong community opposition. In August 2013, Auckland Council put a temporary halt on the proposal by making all future reclamation in the Waitemata Harbour a non-complying activity in its draft Unitary Plan, until a study of its wider effects on the city was completed.

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Almost 75 % of submitters opposed the idea of a 50-metre bus shelter on Devon-port’s waterfront.

In an email to those who expressed their views on four proposed design changes for the redevelopment of Marine Square, Auck-land Transport (AT) released a summary of the feedback received five months ago.

The controversial bus shelter was one of four “proposed improvements.”

The feedback shows that 73% of the submitters opposed the bus shelter, saying the shelter was “unnecessary,” would “spoil the sea views” and “ruin the waterfront,” the summary says.

“Some said a smaller version could be acceptable, and the proposed design was too long, too large and unattractive,” it says.

Two proposed changes received sup-port from the submitters. More than 60% thought a new canopy on the western side of the wharf building would offer protection from rain and looked good, while 67% were positive about the extension of the roof at the front of the wharf building.

On the final proposal, 53% opposed the redirection of the pedestrian pathway from inside to outside the wharf, saying it would expose commuters unnecessarily to the weather only to contribute to an overabun-dance of retail.

Whether and when any of the projects will go ahead won’t be decided until March 2015.

AT spokesperson Mathew Stewart says: “Due to changes in funding availability all four projects have been delayed.”

Until then, AT will work with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on “final decisions” by next March.

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A Rear Unit That Dares To Be Different!Heads will turn when you take a second look at this unique back unit, with a

truly huge parcel of freehold adjoining land (not subdivisible).

Hauraki 3/48 Jutland Road

Auction On site, Sunday 14th December 2014 at 2.00pm (unless sold prior)


Peter Restall P 09 446 2114 M 021 808 808

E [email protected]


OPEN HOME

Perfectly Positioned - Peaceful & Private UnitPerfectly positioned on the ground floor at the end of a boutique block of 10

Units; this well presented 1 bedroom unit will tick all your boxes.

Devonport 10/77 Old Lake Road

Auction On site, Monday 15th December 2014 at 12.30pm (unless sold prior)


Peter Andrews P 09 446 2105 M 0274 931 826

E [email protected]


OPEN HOME


www.harcourts.co.nzContributor to realestate.co.nz

Central Devonport Easy Care HomeSuitable for entry level purchasers and downsizers! A freestanding, freehold,

two level contemporary home in central Devonport.

Devonport 37 Rutland Road

Auction On site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at 10.00am (unless sold prior)

View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7558 Open Sat 11-11.45 & Sun 9.30-10am

Gary Potter & Glenice Taylor

P 09 446 2106 M 021 953 021 P 09 446 2112 M 021 943 021


AUCTION SUNDAY

Stunning Home, Perfect For Your Family4 bedrooms, 2 living, 2 bathrooms, 1 carport, spacious home. Fantastic

flow to private landscaped garden.

Devonport 45 Mozeley Avenue

Auction On site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at 11.00am (unless sold prior)

View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7542 Open Sat & Sun 10.30 - 11.00am

Maria Stevens P 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084

E [email protected]


AUCTION SUNDAY

Two For The Price Of One!Built in the 1960s this legal home and income on 574m2 of flat land oozes

potential that is often searched for but seldom found. Fantastic rental return!

Devonport 26 Regent Street


View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7552 Open Sat & Sun 11.30-12.00pm


P 09 446 2116 M 021 735 263 P 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797


AUCTION SUNDAY

Prime Cheltenham OpportunityA generous 579 sqm freehold site in the heart of Cheltenham, original

1950’s brick & tile home offering an opportunity seldom found in Devonport.

Devonport 3 Beaconsfield Street


View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7562 Open Sat/Sun 12-12.45, Sun 4.30-5

Glenice Taylor & Gary Potter

P 09 446 2112 M 021 943 021 P 09 446 2106 M 021 953 021


AUCTION SUNDAY

In The Same Family For 14 Years - Ideal For Large FamiliesSpacious home with a self-contained area which could bring in an income.

Devonport 59 Regent Street

Auction On Site, Wed 17th December 2014 at 5.00pm (unless sold prior)

View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7577 Open Sat 12.15-12.45pm, Sun 12.30 -

1pm


P 09 446 2116 M 021 735 263 P 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797


OPEN HOME

Calliope Contemporary DelightFour bedroom, two living, two bathroom, double garage with internal

access. Private, spacious home and garden. Room for a boat!

Devonport 122 Calliope Road



Maria Stevens P 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084

E [email protected]


AUCTION SUNDAY

The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 12 December 5 2014Letters

On the 14th November, in a Flagstaff article “Community action halts chemical spraying” on Vauxhall Reserve”, local council listened to community concern, holding our environment and health paramount. The council decided to choose hot-water treatment over Roundup to manage the resurfacing of Vauxhall’s sport turfs.

As a result of this, I received several e-mails from people in our community applauding Evan Hicks (turf manager) and the decision. Our peti-tion is continuing to collect names to support the campaign that was fought long and hard for six years, over twenty years ago.

The local authority then decided to make Devonport “chemical-free, and using alterna-tives for weed control of our roadsides, parks”. This petition is now asking the council to include our “sports fields”.

We are proud of our legacy to remain chem-ical-free in weed control and we intend to keep it that way. Our community needs to be vigi-lant and stand solidly on this issue. At present Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council

are trying to standardise chemical spraying of Roundup Auckland-wide. Our local board do not support the introduction of agri-chemicals as the basis of controlling weeds and pests in Devonport.

Yet, chemical spraying for our roadside and parks, it seems is outside Auckland Council 2013 Weed Control Policy, local board jurisdic-tion and community feedback!

Will our local board ask Auckland Coun-cil and AT why is it that contractors are con-tinuing to spray our parks and roadsides with chemicals, as evidenced by members of the community, and why are they not using the hot-water treatment method, as it has not been seen in Devonport for weed control for months?

But it gets worse. Auckland Council is now proposing to include in its long term plan for 2015-2025 a return to chemical spraying. If as a community we don’t get behind our local board on this issue, we face a future of living with Roundup and Metsulfuron (a residual herbicide) being sprayed not only on our parks

and sports turfs but on our roads as well - as AT will follow council policy.

These chemicals will be on our playgrounds or flowing down our drains out to our beaches. We do not want this for our children or our environment!

Come on Devonport get behind this petition. They are at Corelli’s Cafe (next to the Vic), Zest Cafe (next to the BNZ), Devonport Community House and the Depot Art Space. Please sign them if you haven’t already. The petition will be presented to the local board on the 6th February.Sharon Byron-McKay

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It beggars belief that this council is even con-sidering spending $350,000 on a covered bike shed by the ferry building. One minute it doesn’t have enough money to finish all aspects of the ferry building, the next it’s thinking of throwing it into projects like this!

We need somewhere to lock our bikes – full stop. We don’t need them to be sheltered. When we cycle in the rain we get wet, so does our bike; when we transport our bike on the car in the rain it gets wet. Why on earth is the council considering taking away the meagre amount of parking we have for such a madcap idea? And at such expense. There seems to be a push for a whole raft of bike shelters at ferry terminals, Bayswater being another, and at train stations. A job lot! The only explanation I can think of is that the large number of council employees all need projects and results. There is an easy fix – sack a few, saving money and preventing hare-brained schemes like this one!Trish Jenner, Belmont

Latest AT idea beggars belief

December 5 2014 The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 13 Letters

Toxic truck?I was wondering if anyone else has ob-

served the Fulton Hogan “eco weed spray” machine coughing and wheezing its way around the streets. It belches out stinking diesel fumes in enormous quantities.

I’d like to know what the environmental damage comparison is between this replace-ment method and the weed killer that was campaigned against.

Could be a case of from the frying pan into the fire maybe?Rob Powell

Devonport Methodist Childcare Centre18 Owens Rd, Devonportph 445 1072 [email protected]

DMCCDevonport Early Learning

and Care Centre

Enrolling now for 2015

Here’s a fun-loving care centreA, B, C

Waiting for you to visitBut where are we?

We’re hidden away right on the corner so come take a peep...

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OUT & ABOUTwith MARIA TEAPE

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Carol WetzellProudly supported by

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Devonport Lions santa paraDe & Devonport Christmas FestivaL

sunday 7th December, 11am-3pm Windsor reserve, Devonport waterfront

Commencing with Devonport Lions Santa Parade, stepping off from Clarence St at 11am and then afterwards in Windsor Reserve until 3pm. Dance in the Park - a celebration of dance and music, the Devonport Craft Market - a market full of

festive goodies, New Zealand Fire Service, food stalls, kids activities and more!

BaysWater Car Boot saLe sunday 7th December, 8am-12pm

Bayswater school, Bayswater ave, BayswaterCost: $20 a car, $5 trestle table hire (cash will be collected on entry). To confirm a spot email: [email protected] or txt 021 354129.

DevonstoCk sunday 14th December, 3pm – 7pm

Windsor reserve, Devonport waterfrontFree live music featuring Vivid, Thin White Lines,

Delic Exodus, Indy & Livy, Tuggs and Jesse Sheehan.Tasty food, coffee and icecream

– no alcohol.

Croquet CLuB have-a-Go FamiLy Day

sunday 14th December, 10am-12pmnorth shore Croquet Club, Wairoa rd,

DevonportBring the family along for a ‘have-a-go’ family

croquet session. $20 per family.

Community marquees For your summer events and parties: We have community marquees and gazebos for hire at a

reasonable rate. Great for a fundraiser, a private party, or any other reason!

Just call and book @ 445 9533

Devonport peninsula Community eneWsTo receive the Devonport Peninsula eNEWS, a monthly email listing of community events

and other community notices, please email us at [email protected]

Through your paper, may I compliment Abraham Coombs on his wonderfully well written article in today’s Flagstaff, “Librar-ies essential for democracy and free thought” - and may I add “and for our children’s children’s children”.

Thank you for publishing it, I hope all of Devonport read it! Rowan Renouf

Library for our children’s children

Corrections• In a story (November 28 Flagstaff) about

graffiti art on the Devonport Community House wall, the male in the photo Year 12 TGS student Sam Fraser, not Sparrow Phil-lips as captioned.

• Stacey Sykes finished the Bay of Islands Classic swim in 1 hr and 13 minutes, not 47 minutes as reported in the last Flagstaff

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Mt Vic reservoir will be drained as a precaution against possible contamination.

A manhole cover on the reservoir was recently prised open by vandals.

Watercare Networks Operations Manager Anin Nama said test results showed no con-tamination of either reservoir on Mt Vic.

But both would remain isolated from service until they had been drained and thoroughly examined.

Watercare would work closely with

technical experts to ensure a thorough evaluation was com-pleted before the reservoirs were returned to service, Nama said.

Recent vandalism to an access lid on one of the two Mt Victoria reservoirs is disappointing, and at odds with the sense of owner-ship communities typically felt towards public assets, he said.

Such incidents were rare, but the company took security extremely seriously and appreci-ated the support it received from the community.

Nama said the flurry of inter-est when Watercare recently refurbished the “mushroom” air vents on Mt Victoria demon-strated the proprietorial attitude many people had.

“We fielded a number of enquir-ies from locals who were genuinely concerned we were planning to re-move or alter what they considered part of the local scenery.”

Nama said Watercare’s facilities were well-protected.

“However, if someone is determined to do damage, they will find a way,” he said.

Watercare encouraged people to report any issues or concerns to the company directly.

“Given the wide area we serve, it is impos-sible for us to be everywhere at once. We

Mt Vic reservoir to be drained as a precaution

need the public to let us know when things need to be put right, whether it’s a fault in the network, a missing manhole cover, or an incident such as this,” Nama said.

The reservoirs would be back in service early in the New Year. Changes to the net-work configuration would ensure supply to Devonport residents was unaffected in the meantime, he said.

Disappointing but rare…vandals attacked reservoir access lid on Mt Vic

Open Day December 12, 2014Celebrates 30 Years

Drop in anD join us to celebrate 30 years in businessDrinks anD nibbles from 10am to 4pm

in-store Demonstrations, giveaways, raffles, fooD & Drink

10% Discount on retail proDucts*63 LAKE ROAD, DEVONPORT, AUCKLAND PHONE 445 9214

*excluDes pharmacist-only meDicines, prescriptions anD sale items


Wynyard St celebrates with street party

Christmas cheer… around 200 workers, business owners, landlords and apartment dwellers from Wynyard St, – Devonport’s light-industrial heart, – held a street party last month

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Takapuna Grammar School would like to acknowledge and thank

the following supporters for 2014

We look forward to working with you in 2015 and beyond.

Have a safe and happy Christmas and holiday season.

Aakrim PlasticsAbilities GroupAlliance Francaise AucklandATEED, YES Co-ordinator - Hilary Robotham Auckland CyclingAuckland Takapuna OaksAuckland University PressAUT Business SchoolAUT UniversityBank of New Zealand Bayley’s Real EstateBayswater/Belmont KindergartenBDO Auckland TrustBeach HutBelgium Beer CafeBelmont PrimaryBenefitzBerkeley Cinema TakapunaBike LabBike the BridgeBlack Barn ButcheryBNZ Business Partners - David McKeownBook A BachBooklover - Tom Beran and Helen DrummondBramptins UK GrocerBrosnan Construction, TakapunaBruce Mason Centre - Terence Harpur and Craig DustinBurn FitnessC NewmanCareer DynamicsCarlton Party HireCaroline Sills

Cathay Pacific New Zealand City OfficeCharles and Jean Parley - PetanqueCharo Hair SalonChocolate ObsessionCity Nissan Wairau RoadCog and CompassCorelli’s Café, DevonportCountdown, Hauraki CornerCraig LloydCraig’s Investment Partners - Bill AldridgeCrown Badges & EngraversCycle Auckland LtdCypress SawmillsDavid and Linda McKeownDelegats Wine EstateDesiree and Phil MasonDevonport ChocolatesDevonport Community CrecheDevonport DramaDevonport FlagstaffDevonport LingerieDevonport New World - John AshtonDevonport PharmacyDevonport PrimaryDevonport Rotary ClubDevonport RSA and TrustDi HumphreysDiane and Michael EaglesomeDog LawDr Richard SorrensonDylan SheenanEasiyo Head Office

Eastmure Financial LimitedEcho Designer OutletElephant Ears/Sweet ChimneyElla Yelich-O’ConnorEngineers without BordersEscape Day SpaEverEdgeIP® - Paul Davies Everyday NeedsFisher Funds ManagementFishy BusinessDevonport FlagstaffFlorrie McGreal’s Irish PubFoley Family WinesFrank Casey TakapunaFuji XeroxFullersFuture IntechGael SwitchboardsGingerbread MagicGlenfield Veterinary ClinicGolf WarehouseGreen GorillaHailwoodHair ForceHammer Hardware DevonportHammer Hardware Hauraki CornerHasbro NZHawkins Watts LimitedHealth NZHenry Scott MacDonaldHi Well Health - Hun Kuk LimHome FabricsHoney Beauty Salon, DevonportHouse of TravelHoyts Cinemas

HufferI & J GoldinghamIAG - Nick JonesIain and Cathy FraserIE Produce, Barry’s Point RdInfinity FoundationIoanna KourbelaJ RamingerJemstone ConsultingJerry ClaytonJessika VerytJesters Pies - Grant RawlinsonJetts GymJKA Devonport DojoJust Workout Gym, DevonportKath and Will MennieKathryn Robertson and Grant Speedy, Premium Real Estate, DevonportKaye GoodwinKindercareKiwicrewKiwiYoKoogaLake Road ChiropracticLake Road DentistsLaura FooteLes Mills Gym, TakapunaLiberation MusicLife for Men, TakapunaLife PharmacyLiving Light Candles, Takapuna Lone StarLouise SimpsonLushLuxottica

Magic BroomsticksMaria Stevens - HarcourtsMason Charitable TrustMassey UniversityMaudellaMegazoneMichael Overend PhotographyMico MetalsMilse, BritomartModesMorgan & MorganMr RentalMrs HigginsMy Goodness Gift BasketsNational Youth Theatre Com-panyNaturally KidsNeedles & ThreadsNeil RainesNick JonesNissan Wairau ParkNo. 9 Productions NordNorthwicNorth BeachNorth Shore Harmony ClubNorth Shore RugbyNorth Shore Surf’n’SkateNZ Beef & Lamb New Zealand Dance CompanyNZ HeraldOceanz SeafoodOrica NZ Ltd

Oriental Pacific NZPalmers PlanetPaper Plus Glenfield Paper Plus Takapuna - Vanessa KerrPauline ColmarPB TechnologiesPedman SpicerPeter Speakman of Speakman LawPhil Clark & Peter Ayton - Harcourts DevonportPhoenix CosmeticsPhotolifePhotowonder NZPita Pit TakapunaPub CharityRada Hairdressing, MilfordRan for CoverRedshire - Laveesh Patel Rent PlusRetrospace, Takapuna Rocket SigntistsRodney WayneRoses AlterationsRoyal New Zealand NavyRuby and LiamSal’s Pizzas, TakapunaSanukSchneider ElectricSelling SimplyServilles Hairdressers, TakapunaShampoo ‘n’ Things

Shanly Simpson Interior DesignerSimply FreshSimpson Western LawyersSitkaSky City HotelSpooner FamilyStanley Bay PrimaryStirling SportsStudio Arts Supplies Ponsonby Sugar SuiteSuna PilatesSushi GallerySystem SlimTainui MotorsTakapuna Grammar School PTATakapuna Rotary ClubTelecom NZ LtdThe Boarding SchoolThe Carry Bag CompanyThe Department StoreThe GlasshouseThe Make-up School PonsonbyThe Old Lolly Shop, TakapunaThe Olive Press Bistro and Bar, DevonportThe PatriotThe RockThe Warehouse - Store Support Office, Distribution Centre, Wiri & Airport StoresTotiTouch Compass Dance Company

Tour Time NZTracey Allan Makeup Trelise CooperTui Advisors LtdTwisted Lily Designs Handcrafted Jewelry and AccessoriesUniform GroupUnited TravelUniversity of Auckland - BEAMS InitiativeUniversity of Auckland - Girls in ScienceVanilla Café, BelmontVanity WalkVauxhall PrimaryVauxhall Road CafeVeronica BVictoria Theatre, DevonportVillage Chiropractors DevonportViva La VintageWallace CottonWarehouse Stationery Store Support OfficeWarwick PascoeWater BuddiesWhittaker’sWilson Home SchoolYarntons, DevonportYogurt StoryYour School LtdZM




Takapuna Grammar School would like to acknowledge and thank

the following supporters for 2014

We look forward to working with you in 2015 and beyond.

Have a safe and happy Christmas and holiday season.

Aakrim PlasticsAbilities GroupAlliance Francaise AucklandATEED, YES Co-ordinator - Hilary Robotham Auckland CyclingAuckland Takapuna OaksAuckland University PressAUT Business SchoolAUT UniversityBank of New Zealand Bayley’s Real EstateBayswater/Belmont KindergartenBDO Auckland TrustBeach HutBelgium Beer CafeBelmont PrimaryBenefitzBerkeley Cinema TakapunaBike LabBike the BridgeBlack Barn ButcheryBNZ Business Partners - David McKeownBook A BachBooklover - Tom Beran and Helen DrummondBramptins UK GrocerBrosnan Construction, TakapunaBruce Mason Centre - Terence Harpur and Craig DustinBurn FitnessC NewmanCareer DynamicsCarlton Party HireCaroline Sills

Cathay Pacific New Zealand City OfficeCharles and Jean Parley - PetanqueCharo Hair SalonChocolate ObsessionCity Nissan Wairau RoadCog and CompassCorelli’s Café, DevonportCountdown, Hauraki CornerCraig LloydCraig’s Investment Partners - Bill AldridgeCrown Badges & EngraversCycle Auckland LtdCypress SawmillsDavid and Linda McKeownDelegats Wine EstateDesiree and Phil MasonDevonport ChocolatesDevonport Community CrecheDevonport DramaDevonport FlagstaffDevonport LingerieDevonport New World - John AshtonDevonport PharmacyDevonport PrimaryDevonport Rotary ClubDevonport RSA and TrustDi HumphreysDiane and Michael EaglesomeDog LawDr Richard SorrensonDylan SheenanEasiyo Head Office

Eastmure Financial LimitedEcho Designer OutletElephant Ears/Sweet ChimneyElla Yelich-O’ConnorEngineers without BordersEscape Day SpaEverEdgeIP® - Paul Davies Everyday NeedsFisher Funds ManagementFishy BusinessDevonport FlagstaffFlorrie McGreal’s Irish PubFoley Family WinesFrank Casey TakapunaFuji XeroxFullersFuture IntechGael SwitchboardsGingerbread MagicGlenfield Veterinary ClinicGolf WarehouseGreen GorillaHailwoodHair ForceHammer Hardware DevonportHammer Hardware Hauraki CornerHasbro NZHawkins Watts LimitedHealth NZHenry Scott MacDonaldHi Well Health - Hun Kuk LimHome FabricsHoney Beauty Salon, DevonportHouse of TravelHoyts Cinemas

HufferI & J GoldinghamIAG - Nick JonesIain and Cathy FraserIE Produce, Barry’s Point RdInfinity FoundationIoanna KourbelaJ RamingerJemstone ConsultingJerry ClaytonJessika VerytJesters Pies - Grant RawlinsonJetts GymJKA Devonport DojoJust Workout Gym, DevonportKath and Will MennieKathryn Robertson and Grant Speedy, Premium Real Estate, DevonportKaye GoodwinKindercareKiwicrewKiwiYoKoogaLake Road ChiropracticLake Road DentistsLaura FooteLes Mills Gym, TakapunaLiberation MusicLife for Men, TakapunaLife PharmacyLiving Light Candles, Takapuna Lone StarLouise SimpsonLushLuxottica

Magic BroomsticksMaria Stevens - HarcourtsMason Charitable TrustMassey UniversityMaudellaMegazoneMichael Overend PhotographyMico MetalsMilse, BritomartModesMorgan & MorganMr RentalMrs HigginsMy Goodness Gift BasketsNational Youth Theatre Com-panyNaturally KidsNeedles & ThreadsNeil RainesNick JonesNissan Wairau ParkNo. 9 Productions NordNorthwicNorth BeachNorth Shore Harmony ClubNorth Shore RugbyNorth Shore Surf’n’SkateNZ Beef & Lamb New Zealand Dance CompanyNZ HeraldOceanz SeafoodOrica NZ Ltd

Oriental Pacific NZPalmers PlanetPaper Plus Glenfield Paper Plus Takapuna - Vanessa KerrPauline ColmarPB TechnologiesPedman SpicerPeter Speakman of Speakman LawPhil Clark & Peter Ayton - Harcourts DevonportPhoenix CosmeticsPhotolifePhotowonder NZPita Pit TakapunaPub CharityRada Hairdressing, MilfordRan for CoverRedshire - Laveesh Patel Rent PlusRetrospace, Takapuna Rocket SigntistsRodney WayneRoses AlterationsRoyal New Zealand NavyRuby and LiamSal’s Pizzas, TakapunaSanukSchneider ElectricSelling SimplyServilles Hairdressers, TakapunaShampoo ‘n’ Things

Shanly Simpson Interior DesignerSimply FreshSimpson Western LawyersSitkaSky City HotelSpooner FamilyStanley Bay PrimaryStirling SportsStudio Arts Supplies Ponsonby Sugar SuiteSuna PilatesSushi GallerySystem SlimTainui MotorsTakapuna Grammar School PTATakapuna Rotary ClubTelecom NZ LtdThe Boarding SchoolThe Carry Bag CompanyThe Department StoreThe GlasshouseThe Make-up School PonsonbyThe Old Lolly Shop, TakapunaThe Olive Press Bistro and Bar, DevonportThe PatriotThe RockThe Warehouse - Store Support Office, Distribution Centre, Wiri & Airport StoresTotiTouch Compass Dance Company

Tour Time NZTracey Allan Makeup Trelise CooperTui Advisors LtdTwisted Lily Designs Handcrafted Jewelry and AccessoriesUniform GroupUnited TravelUniversity of Auckland - BEAMS InitiativeUniversity of Auckland - Girls in ScienceVanilla Café, BelmontVanity WalkVauxhall PrimaryVauxhall Road CafeVeronica BVictoria Theatre, DevonportVillage Chiropractors DevonportViva La VintageWallace CottonWarehouse Stationery Store Support OfficeWarwick PascoeWater BuddiesWhittaker’sWilson Home SchoolYarntons, DevonportYogurt StoryYour School LtdZM


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Devonport 113 Vauxhall Road AUCTION

First time on the market in 50 years and set on a whopping 997m2 of prime Devonport land. This BIG boned 100 year old villa sits proud and tall waiting for her well earnt face lift.It's all about location.... positioning doesn't get better than this. With Cheltenham Beach at your door step, Narrow Neck Beach & gorgeous Devonport Village in close proximity. Tucked well off the road for peace & privacy, this rare gem should be at the top of your shopping list.With her high stud, 3 big bedrooms, two lounges and spacious layout... let the planning begin. Paint your dream home on this blank canvas of possibility.Explore the many options this home has to offer, renovate to her formal glory.... or grab a pile of friends or family and buy it together. Whichever you choose, invest in your future this is smart buying!Capture this real opportunity. The owners have purchased up North and are committed to selling. Don't wait another 50 years!

View: Sat/Sun 12.00pm-12.30pm

Cheltenham Beach 100 Year Old Do-Up

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Terry ConnellM: 021 605 625 P: 440 5331E: [email protected]

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Auction: On Site Sunday 14 Dec 7:00 p.m. (unless sold prior)

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The STone oveniS now open aT nighT –

Selling gourmeT burgerS.

After 16 years the popular cafe decided to extend its hours into the evening “we saw a gap in the Devonport market - no one was doing gourmet burgers,” says co-owner Tony.

Burgers are $10.90 with a fresh-fish burger selling for $13.90. Kids’ burgers are $5.90.

For eat-in dinners there are other meal options: Ribeye Steak (500 g) with chips and salad $29.90, Scotch Fillet (300g) $26.90, Caesar salad, Nachos (beef or beans) and Fish of the Day.

The Stone Oven is fully licensed.

The Stone Oven is open at night from Wednesday to Saturday from 5.00pm till late. Takeaway orders (for burgers and chips only) are available from 5.30pm to 9.00pm.

The Stone Oven, 5 Clarence St, Devonport Phone for your takeaway order 445 3185

TaKeawaY menu

Burgers all $10.90Beef Burger

homemade patty, bacon, cos lettuce, tomato, cheese, aioli, relish

Chicken Burger grilled chicken breast, bacon, cos lettuce, tomato, cheese, aioli, relish

Chicken Caesar Salad Burgergrilled chicken breast, bacon, cos lettuce, egg, cheese, caesar dressing

Portuguese Burgerspicy marinated chicken breast, cheese, tomato, cos lettuce, aioli

Spanish Burger homemade beef patty, chorizo, cos lettuce,

halloumi cheese, tomato, aioli

Lamb Burgerhomemade lamb patty, cos lettuce, tomato, mint yoghurt dressing

Vegie Burgerhomemade chickpea patty, cos lettuce, tomato,

chargrilled halloumi cheese, aioli, relish

Fish Burger $13.90fresh grilled fish of the day, tomato, cos lettuce, potato rosti, aioli

Kids’ Burger $5.90Beef Burger

Chicken Burger EXTRAS Garlic Bread $4 Fries $4.90


Anyone starting to feel the pres-sure yet? We do it all wrong in New Zealand; save our precious holidays for the summertime and don’t have a decent break mid year, usually due to it being winter, and by the time summer and Christmas (which should be relaxed and fun!) arrives, we are completely exhaust-ed! My first piece ofadvice is to take a week off in July, even to mooch around at home with your trackies on, reading a book. But for those of us who haven’t done that, we need to try and hold it together for an-other few weeks without losing it!

Some basic tips, such as plan and don’t leave everything to the last minute, can be really helpful. It is also a great month to avoid coffee and al-cohol; tell those friends and work colleagues you are driving. Stimulants will only add to the stress on your adrenal glands and make you feel worse. Good Health B-Stress Free is a combination of B vitamins and herbs that will help your body respond to the “stress” you have around you, and help support you

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Each year the Devonport RSA Memorial Trust makes a large number of charitable donations to local schools, youth groups and community organisations. These donations come from the RSA’s funds and are in no way connected with the money raised on Poppy Day, which is administered in a separate Trust exclusively for the welfare of ex-servicepeople in need. The 2014 donations were made to the following: Leander Sea Cadets Calliope Sea Scouts Assoc 1st Devonport Scout Group Girl Guiding New Zealand Girls Brigade Awataha Young Mariners Youth Division of St John Takapuna Grammar School Belmont Intermediate School Belmont Primary School Bayswater Primary School Vauxhall Primary School St Leo's Primary School Devonport Primary School Stanley Bay Primary School St John Ambulance Starship Foundation Salvation Army Ranfurly Veterans Home The Wilson Home Trust North Shore Hospice Devonport Community House.

The team at Devonport Car Company would like to thank the local community for all their support over the past year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Thank You t o t he 1,997 locals that have bought cars from us over the last 20 years.

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Two safety barriers installed outside Takapuna Gram-mar School last year – and criticised for not working – cost $30,000.

Flagstaff reader Terry Bourke (from Belmont) raised concerns over the barriers’ cost and effectiveness in a Letter to the Editor (October 3) issue and Auckland councillor Chris Darby queried this withAuckland Transport (AT) ten days later.

AT Network Operations and Safety Manager Randhir Karma responded last week, saying the total cost of the guard rails had been approximately $30,000. Darby says: “It’s a rich spend in my view, especially when they don’t do the job as intended.”

Karma says the rails had been requested by Takapuna Grammar School to prevent students from crossing Lake Road north of the signalised pedestrian crossing

“The guard rail is intended to reinforce that the cross-ing is the safest place to cross the road,” says Karma.

Bourke suggested in his letter that instead of a guard rail, the school should have at least one teacher on duty at the gates to make sure the students are crossing Lake Road safely.

$30,000 for a couple of fences that don’t work

Terry Bourke’s photo shows the ineffectiveness of the expensive guard rails


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Native Sri Lankan Nandhini Mohan resettled in Devonport 13 years ago. Now, she wants to give a home to orphan children in India by rais-ing money from an art exhibition at the Depot Artspace.

Mohan’s show includes hand-made jewellery, T-shirts and baby onesies with digital Mandala designs, hand-woven plastic baskets and a spe-cial anti-arthritic herbal oil.

It all started during a trip to visit family in India in 2005. “I saw the children there that have no parents and I wanted to do something for them,” she says. Her sister makes hand-woven plastic baskets and Mohan brought a few back to New Zealand.

“People really liked them and I thought if I could sell them I could use the profits to build an orphanage in India,” she says

“But when I went back to India in 2013, the price of land had gone up five fold and was out of my reach.”

Since then, Mohan has worked with the Wel-lington Christian charity Karunai Illam (Mercy Home) and donates them all her profits from art. “They do exactly what I wanted to do, which is giving children food, shelter and an educa-tion,” she says.

Her Sri Lankan family remains an inspira-tion for Mohan’s creativity. Her jewellery was sparked by a birthday gift for her niece and the herbal oil she sells to alleviate stiff joins is made from her grandmother’s recipe, she says.

Mohan works at the dairy deli at New World and creates her art in her spare time. “I like to work hard for my money so I know the value of it,” she says.

Mohan’s Karunai Illam Charity Exhibi-tion runs in the Depot’s Project Space until December 18.

Giving through art…Nandhini Mohan is exhibiting at the Depot to help orphans in India

Deli worker makes time to craft for others


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A day at the races in Bayswater

Off to a flying start…The 9 to 11-year-old racers hit the ground running

Boy-racer…Seb Lewis (5) won the 5 to 6-year-old boys scooter race

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Around 230 kids raced around suburban streets in the 19th annual Bayswater Kids Duathlon on November 23.

Five and six-year-old boys and girls raced across Bayswater School grounds, while the older children cycled the 4 km across the Bayswater peninsula. seven and eight year-olds ran for 1.5 km and 9 -11 year-olds for 2.5 km along Bayswater Ave, Norwood Rd and Roberts Ave.

Bayswater School parent Christina Trinne-man, who was coordinating the school’s fundraiser, said the 2014 race included five and six-year-olds, with a scooter category for them as well.

Prizewinners were: 5-6 years girls and boys scooter races: Ava MacIver and Seb

Lewis; 5-6 years girls and boys bike races: Ruby Rawene Shanahan and Riley Scott; 7-8 years girls and boys individual: Charlize Glanville and Joe Millington; 7-8 years boys team: Tom Collier and Ollie Dellabarca; 7-8 years girls team: Sascha Letica and Emily Wells; 9 -11 years girls and boys individual; Julie Bongartz and George Collier; 9 -11 years boys team; Amanda Gwilliam and Harvey Strinati (mixed team); 9-11 years girls team: Anna Browning and Ruby Worrall.

Classy effort… George (10) and Toby (8) Glass came in third in the 9 -11 age group

Helping hand…Margaret Taylor supporting her housemate Ai Innes-Mills

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Four overseas grandmasters and five inter-national masters are among 93 leading chess players entered to play in the New Zealand Open Championship in Devonport, starting January 1st.

Top seed is one of England’s most exciting young talents, 24-year-old David Howell, grandmaster and the current joint British cham-pion. Other participating Grandmasters are Al-lan Stig Rasmussen, the Danish Champion, and grandmaster Klaus Bischoff, the 2013 German champion. Also in contention for first prize will be 29-year-old Zhao Xue from China, a grand-

master with tremendous fighting spirit who is ranked among the top 20 women in the world.

Ben Hague from Auckland is the highest ranked New Zealander, while 12-time winner Anthony Ker (Wellington) is playing his 36th consecutive championship.

The annual New Zealand Chess Cham-pionship has a prestigious history, having run continuously since 1879. In modern times the event is usually closed to overseas players, but at the request of promoter Murray Chandler, the New Zealand Chess Federation readily agreed to stage an open event for this first-ever

Top chess masters converge on Devonportcongress in Devonport. The policy has been a success - 33 overseas players are attending, and 15 nationalities are represented. The event represents a major boost for the new National Chess Centre at Devonport St Paul’s, and also for Devonport itself – around 200 people will be attending the various competitions and meetings over the 11-day period.

Games start daily at 1.30pm for the main event, running January 1st-9th at the National Chess Centre, Devonport St Paul’s. The prize pool is $10,000.

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Information in the Devonport Flagstaff is copyright and cannot be published or broadcast without the permission of Devonport Publishing Ltd.

Our next issue – December 12 - is the final one for 2014. We take a short break and our first issue in 2015 is January 23. The advertising and edito-rial deadline for that issue is January 16.

Proceeds from poppy kits sold at Wild and Woolly Yarns in December will go the Moataane family.

Elizabeth Moataane is battling cancer and fundraisers have been held for the family to cover hospital-related costs.

Wild and Woolly Yarns has so far raised more than $3000 for CanTeen through the poppy kit sales. They sell for $10 each.

“We are confident that with a bit of publicity we can help give this deserving family some financial support in the build-up to Christmas,” Wild and Woolly Yarns spokesperson Francesca Stafford said.

Poppies for Elizabeth


We continue to be innovative and lead the industry with cutting edge technology and training. You may wish to look at our website at www.devonport.harcourts.co.nz; as it has a large amount of very useful information which could be of interest to you. Please come and talk to us about selling and buying homes, rentals and property management. Our focus on detail and our dedication to excellence is shown everyday by our team and we would love to see you.

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It all started a year ago when we asked Gary to appraise our property. Gary provided continual feedback on what was happening in the market, without the slightest feeling of pressure. When we finally decided to sell, Gary Potter & Glenice Taylor from Harcourts Devonport informed us of all the options and gave us sound advice. We settled on an Auction as they felt it would give us the best result. They were certainly right. Their professional approach made us feel at ease and comfortable with our decision.

The number of potential buyers that came through our property in the first week was incredible, thanks to their simple, but effective, marketing plan.

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ACCOMMODATION

Cheltenham - stunning luxury. Fully furnished apartment. Steps to the beach. Short term/long term. Phone 445 1118, 022 105 0712.Classy 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, fully furnished Devonport house on Achilles Reserve near Narrow Neck. More in-formation go to www.devon-porttuihouse.weebly.com or www.sabbaticalhomes.com. Ph: 445 7895.Commercial/Industrial Space for Rent: approx 60 sqm (incl mezzanine space) suitable studio/small workshop in the heart of Devonport Available now call Mark 027 294 7695.Ouiet, mature, professional woman requires housesit or small rental - long or short term. Phone 021 1110017.Relatives visiting? Spacious garden studio with en-suite and kitchenette; minutes to Narrow Neck beach. Reasonable rates. Ph Pauline 445 6471.Stunning Cheltenham Beach Cottage, metres from the beach. Available for short or long-term holiday accommodation. Beau-tifully refurbished, one bed-room, self-contained cottage with a private garden. Phone Rebekah 027 694 3933 or email [email protected]

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Ascot House Retirement Home, quality care with dignity in a friendly, family atmosphere. Phone Shona, 445 2518.

SERVICES OFFERED

AAA Window Cleaning, Free Quote ph David 021 368371.

Acupuncture Summer special-with shiatsu and tuning forks. $45/hour, ACC no surcharge for new clients, 1st visit with this ad. Devonport Natural Health: Mon-day/Tuesday. Ponsonby: Thursday/Friday. KJPhoenix Joy. 021 355 929 www:phoenixjoyacupuncture.com

At Your Request Home Cleaning. Our local team is ready to deliver 5 Star servic-es in your home for weekly cleaning, spring, moving or open-home c leaning . Call Yvonne for a free quote 415 0028.

Bookkeeping services of-fered. Experienced with Xero and MYOB, all IRD returns. Contact Sue on 445 6802.

Bookkeeping Service for small/medium local companies. Let me help with your GST, PAYE and all monthly accounts. I can set you up with online accounting and work in my office or your home/office. Phone Janet on 486 1222 or 021 661138 to discuss your needs.

Builder available Small job specialist, repairs and main-tenance. Skilled, reliable and local. Please phone Clive Mel l ing. Hm 445 2485, Mob 027 29 222 84.

Decluttering You’ll love the feeling - declutter and become organised. Call Angella at Gioia – 410 4166 or 027 224 8937.

Devonport upholstery. Re-cover specialist. Antiques and contemporary styles. Recycling furniture for 36 years. John Hancox, Telephone: 446-0372.

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Devonport Window Repairs. Sash and casement windows, wooden doors. Rotten sills and window components repaired or replaced. General carpentry. For your local window spe-cialist. Phone Hubert Strang - 446 6174 or 021 274 4191.

Diggadrain. Drain unblockers and drainage experts. CCTV drain locating. Repairs. New drains. 0800 your drain.

Gardener Available Quali-fied and experienced landscape designer. Enjoys getting his hands dirty. Good plant knowl-edge. Hardworking, reliable and creative with plantings. Contact Paddy 022 502 2122 or 446 6188 [email protected]

Gardening. Do you need regular help? No time for a tidy up? Let me help. Experienced gar-dener. Ph Carolyn on 446 6517 or 027 292 8167 for a free on-site consultation.ICEO

Groove Kitchens , new kitchens, stove tops, German hardware, Garth Waring ph 021 397 863 or 476 7666.

Housewashing, prof. service, 10 years-plus experience, reli-able and prompt. Free quotes, also decks, driveways, paths fences, roof moss treatments etc. Phone Rod 021 390 800.

Ironing: Fast professional reliable English-speaking mature non-smokers. Phone Peter & Denise 4861614.

Locksmith, Devonport’s o w n S c o t t R i c h a r d s o n . mob 021 976 607.Nanny Available summer school holidays. In home child-care, activities, crafts, outdoor adventures and play dates. Visit my website: https://sites.google.com/site/karen4nanny/home

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Stonemasons, Landscapers. All terrain TATONKA crane truck. Dave Milina & Barb Cooper. W: sustainablelandscapes.co.nz, P: 0275 430 288, E: [email protected]

Wood-Tech are specialists in creating custom-design kitchens - all over Devonport. See our website - or call 09 810 8136 - for a friendly kitchen consultation www.wood-tech.co.nz

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Nanny required for 2 yr old & 4½ yr old. Two full days and three half days. Must have driver’s licence. Role includes lots of cuddles, playing, prepar-ing meals & light housework.Phone Amanda 021 918 984.

TUITION

Art classes for adults @ Devonport Community House (pick up brochure there). Since 2006 Mastering Art has been providing a ‘foundation style’ learning facility with study such as life drawing, painting, printing, collage and a touch of art his-tory. Guided projects and personal creative time help to improve basic skills alongside conceptual under-standing.Some art-related experi-ence is preferable but not essential, Dedication and an open mind are crucial. Spaces limited. Thurs-day and Friday mornings (in the upstairs artroom). $340 per term incl some materials, tea/coffee/biscuits. Tel 446 0389 or 021 144 2791, www.lucy-bucknall.co.nz, [email protected]

Classical and acoustic guitar, music theory. Fun, comprehensive, tailored to you! Devonport-based. Michelle Birch, BMus (Hons) [email protected], www.michellebirch.com.

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Art Classes in Artists’ Home Studio by the Sea. Erica So-man MFA Dip Tchg Adult and Children; Adults; Fridays 10 - 12.30, Children; Wed. 3.30 - 5.30. This term the focus is on Tropical Plants - we will draw, collage, paint - even splatter.... and end up with a fab art work for your home. For more info and to enrol [email protected], 021 127 9671.

Devonport drama since 2002 Drama classes 8 - 18yrs Artspace on Mt Vic. [email protected], 021 262 4907 .ITION

Decorative paint workshops. Learn how to revamp and recycle your old furniture with paint. Dis-cover the secrets of shabby chic, aging, distressing, French wash, chalky paint, stenciling, rust paint and more. Phone 021 116 8105. [email protected]. www.decorativepaintworkshops.co.nz

Experienced Biology and Science tutor available for junior Science, NCEA Levels 1-3 Biology and Sci-ence, Scholarship, and Cambridge Biology. Email: [email protected] or txt / call 021 073 6768.TION

Guitar tuition - beginner/interme-diate guitar lessons. Flexible hours, can come to you. Call or txt Josh 021 128 5556.

TUITION

Learn piano/keyboard. Les-sons from $17.00. Private, Professional, Affordable, Enjoyment for all ages. Competi-tions, Practical, Theory Exams. NZ Modern School of Music 0800-696-874.TPiano and Theory of Music les-sons available from experienced, registered teacher. Ph. John Mercer (M.Mus. LTCL) 445 6471.

Mathematics Tuition, Sensitive tutoring offered at all levels of the secondary school curriculum. NCEA, IB and Cambridge wel-comed. 93% pass rate in 2013. NCEA 3 calculus specialist. ph Peter Ridge BE,Dip Tchg (sec) 445 2283.

Singing/instrument lessons in Devonport/Belmont. Vacancies available! Ph 376 4009 or visit www.singschool.co.nz

Singing tuition. All ages. I will show you how to be better. Pat Urlich 022 314 3001.

SLSS Swim School, 11 Evan Street, Belmont (off Eversleigh Road). Specialists in pre-schoolers. Phone 486 6728 for more info.

Tutored Life Drawing @ Devonport Community House Wednesday nights 7- 9pm. Start-ing October 15th. $240 per term (9 sessions) all abilities welcome. Booking & deposit or full pay-ment required to secure space as numbers are strictly lim-ited. www.lucybucknall.co.nz, [email protected], tel - 446 0389 for further info.


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30 years in business and still going strong…Helen Scott (in red) and her team (from left) Amanda Boyle, Marcella Kwok and Sabrina Larkin

Helen Scott knew she had been in business for a long time in Devonport when some of her patients were third generation.

Scott has been dispensing medicines and advice from Helen Scott Pharmacy at the Kings Store shops for 30 years this month.

In fact when the Flagstaff called to in-terview her, Scott had just returned from delivering a prescription to one of her first clients – Olive Munro – who is now in her 90s and a Helen Scott regular.

Many of her other early customers are in their late 80s. But time moves on and there sons and daughters, and grandsons and grand

daughters are customers too. Scott had trained and worked in hospitals

and retail in Auckland, Australia and England and was working at Mangere Bridge when the chance arose to buy the pharmacy on Lake Rd.

Her in-laws (Ray Scott was a long-time teacher at TGS) lived just up the road which was handy when her sons Ian and Sam ar-rived.

Life for a pharmacist was much simpler when she first started out. “It was much less bureaucratic before computers arrived.”

Scripts were typed up on an electronic typewriter but copies still needed to be kept for 10 years.

“The role of the pharmacist has broadened a lot over the years – there has been a recogni-

tion that we have a wide range of skills and are not here just to hand out pills.”

Scott has enjoyed the rapport and relation-ships that have built up with her customers over the years.

The children of many of her clients also had their first jobs at Helen Scott Pharmacy, delivering prescriptions by bike.

“I’ve been extremely lucky with the (around 30) staff I’ve had over the time - they have been great to work with,” says Scott, who adds that although 30 years is a long time, she has no retirement plans.

• Helen Scott Pharmacy is marking its 30-year anniversary with an all-day celebration on December 12, when customers can drop in for drinks and nibbles from 10am till 4 pm.


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From a life-sized albatross to song lyrics, from the script and choreography to props and costumes, everything in Bayswater School’s recent production Tears of an Albatross was created by the students – with just a little bit of help from the older generation.

Two of those were Sarah-Jane Blake, Sir Peter Blake’s daughter, and Elijah Whyte, a former Bayswater student.

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