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November 14, 2014

Interview: photo custodian Peter Langdon… p20

Community action halts chemical spraying… p3

Lake Rd wiped off council budget… p5

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Legislative changes to the sale of legal highs leave Devonport village as a place where the drugs can be sold.

Devonport led the country in the fight against legal-high Kronic in 2011, when a

Legal highs could be back in Devonportgrass-roots campaign of boycotting dairies selling the substance forced it out of the community.

The campaign was one of many pressures that led to the Psychoactive Substances Act

2013, which banned psychoactive substances from being sold in dairies, service stations, supermarkets and convenience stores.

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Elizabeth Moataane has had her life turned upside down for a second time by cancer.

When the 15-year-old Takapuna Grammar student went to see the doctor with a sore knee that wouldn’t get better, she was diagnosed with a tumour in the joint and an MRI scan found the cancer had spread into her lungs.

The second eldest child in a family of nine, Elizabeth was also hit hard in 2009 when her mother Tangi was diagnosed with leukaemia three years after the Catholic family arrived in New Zealand from Tonga.

Neighbour and family friend Lynda Taylor said Elizabeth has had surgery to her knee and

Support streams in for local girl with bone cancerstarted chemotherapy last Monday.

Taylor is inviting the community to a “Dance for Elizabeth” social evening with a DJ playing 60s and 70s music on Saturday November 15 starting at 7:30 pm at Allen Hill Stadium, 27 Lake Road. Tickets are $15 per person and $30 for a family. A T-Shirt signed by Valerie Adams will be raffled and one signed by the All Whites one is being auctioned on Trade Me. “We are still looking for help with catering, prizes or hanging up posters and things,” says Taylor. Her number is on 027 4065 646.

Elizabeth’s father Tima is the caretaker at St Leo’s School, which is helping the family.

Street fight leaves boy with broken jawA 14-year-old boy was left unconscious

with a broken jaw after a fight in Devonport, following a prank that turned sour.

A 17-year-old local teenager has been charged with an assault that is believed to have been triggered by a prank on his friend’s car.

Police have confirmed that Year 9 Takapuna Grammar School (TGS) student Harrison Liv-ing suffered a broken jaw after being punched with a closed fist on the side of the face in a Devonport street.

Harrison was rendered unconscious from the blow and spent several days in hospital.

Harrison’s father David told the Flagstaff: “It was a serious incident and I am glad that someone has been charged.”

The Flagstaff understands that the incident occurred after a group of 14-year-olds spray-

painted the car of the alleged attacker’s friend, another TGS student. The incident occurred on Wednesday October 29 on Abbotsford Terrace.

Takapuna Grammar principal Simon Lamb said: “I am aware of a Year 9 boy who has been assaulted by an older boy. This incident has occurred out of school and the police are involved.

“I have been in contact with the family of the victim and we have offered our concern and support to them,” Lamb said.

• Luke Daniel Bassani Theuma from Bay-swater, currently a Year 12 TGS student, has been charged with injuring with intent to injure.

He did not enter a plea at the first North Shore District Court hearing last Wednesday.

The charge has a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment.

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Community action halts chemical spraying

Democracy in action… Sharon Byron-McKay in (purple hat) and residents put forward the no-spraying case at Vauxhall Reserve

Chemical weed-spraying on Vauxhall Road sports field was stopped by com-munity activists – only 12 hours before it was scheduled to begin.

Standing next to the field, four Cheltenham residents had pleaded with officials for over an hour on Thursday afternoon to call off the spraying with herbicide Glyphosade (also known as Roundup) planned for 6.30 am the next morning.

Vauxhall Road residents Sharon and Mike Byron-McKay, Beaconsfield Road resident and mother-of-four Daryl Veal, Rata Road resident Sarah Bloomfield, and Dennis Tindall, the owner of Biothermal Technologies, a company that specialises in hot-water treatment of weeds, persuaded council to halt the work.

Auckland Council Sports Turf Advi-sor Evan Hicks and Devonport-Takapu-na Local Board member Grant Gillon listened patiently to the residents’ concerns and then the spraying of the 2 hectare low-lying field was called off.

The new plan is to use hot water treatment. The layer of sand that will be removed has also been increased from 50 to 60 mm.

The spraying had been delayed the previ-ous week after Sharon Byron-McKay told the local board she had collected 100 signa-tures opposing the treatment. That number had grown to 300 by the time the spraying had been called off, she said.

Sarah Bloomfield said it had been worth

the fight: “Devonport fought hard for the chemical-free weed policy of 1978 and we don’t want it to get tied up into an Auckland-wide policy.”

Bayswater Park had been treated with Glyphosate the previous week without any local protest.

Sharon Byron-McKay said despite the good news for the Vauxhall field, Devonport residents need to remain vigilant about

The current turf of Poa annua grass at Vaux-hall and Bayswater grounds is being replaced with a new species of turf grass called Couch.

Auckland Council Sports Turf Advisor Evan Hicks says while Poa annua gets spongy and moisture-retaining after four to seven years, Couch grass has a life span of ten years because it has deeper roots, doesn’t hold water or need much watering and fertilizing

“It outperforms Poa annua in many ways,” says Hicks.

After weeds are killed with either Glyphosade or hot water, the layer of sand that holds most of the seedbed will be removed before the new grass species is introduced and can be estab-lished by April next year.

At Vauxhall a full drainage system will be installed as well.

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People can still sign her petition to keep Devonport chemical-free, at New World or the Devonport Community House, she says.

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The promised $50 million-plus earmarked for Lake Rd improvements is off the table for at least the next 10 years.

That is what the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board was told by Roger Wilson, Auckland Transport (AT) manager when he presented an early draft of the Regional Land Transport Programme for 2015 – 2018 to board members last Tuesday.

It also seems that any further upgrades to Devonport Wharf (the work on the first third is now under way) will be unbudgeted as well.

Asked by perplexed board member Dianne Hale why she couldn’t see anything relating to Lake Road on the proposed three-year project list, Wilson replied: “The blunt reality is that Lake Road as a major project is not in the ten-year plan.”

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to identify traffic pinch points. Wilson said AT was planning to spend smaller amounts of money on these areas.

He said they would be funded from “sepa-rate buckets” that were designed for much smaller projects than those on the list.

When challenged by Hale who said, “So you will just do bits and bobs to keep people quiet,” Wilson said AT was merely trying to achieve an outcome with cheaper options due to council’s overall drastic budget cuts.

Those budget cuts mean that not even the projects identified on the programme had secured funding, he said. “There will be a red line somewhere across this list and we don’t know yet where it will be,” he said.

Projects on the list include Park and Ride at the Bayswater ferry area and further work on the Devonport ferry terminal.

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(RLTP) lists all the planned transport activities for the next three years and is used to prioritise applications for government funding through the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

North Shore MP Maggie Barry said she would be disaapointed for the people of Devonport if substantial progress was not forthcoming on Lake Rd solutions.

“Auckland Mayor Len Brown has repeat-edly given us assurances that there’s a corridor management plan underway and other plan-ning work being undertaken and that the Lake Rd upgrade was still on track. For the people who need to access Lake Rd to get to their homes and businesses and schools it would be a bitter blow if he did a U-turn on his un-dertaking to put this long-standing congestion problem right.”

“I will be seeking an appointment with May-or Brown to clarify the position,” Barry said.

ment Act 2014 allows for tested low-risk psychoactive substances to be legally sold. Local councils can restrict where this occurs, but must allow it in some areas.

As a result of the proposed restrictions, Devonport village, the 27 Lake Rd commeri-cal area and Hauraki Corner are areas where a licence could be issued.

Belmont shops and other dairies have been ruled out as possible retail locations as they are close to schools or in residential areas.

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board member Dianne Hale told a board workshop: “Ideally we would like to ban them but we can’t. We can’t effectively issue a blanket ban but must take a pragmatic approach,” she says.

Board member Joseph Bergin agreed. “If we make this policy any more prohibitive, it will be challenged by the psychoactive sub-stance industry and we will end up in court

and lose control of the restrictions because central government will end up deciding for us where it can be sold and where not,” he said.

However, Devonport might stand up and fight again, said Hale. “We have had a very active response against legal highs once before. Hopefully our community will speak up again against these products being sold.”

“Plus, I think places like Peaches and Cream will think very hard about setting up in Devonport because of the way the com-munity rose up in the past and made outlets very uncomfortable,” she said.

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The Draft Local Approved Product Policy proposes restrictions to the issuing of licences to sell across most of Auckland. Licences will NOT be granted:

• within 500 metres of an intermediate or high school, mental health or addiction treatment centre, or an existing psychoactive substances retail licensee

• within 200 metres of a primary school• in neighbourhood centres such as the

Vauxhall Shops or Kings Stores• in areas of “high deprivation”

Legal highs potentially back in DevonportFrom page 1

Proposals…the areas in pink are where legal highs can be sold; the dotted areas are restricted due to school locations. Submissions on the draft policy can be made until 4 pm on November 29, at www.shapeauckland.co.nz

The Flagstaff will continue to campaign to keep legal highs out of the community

The Flagstaff will continue its campaign to keep legal highs from sale in Devonport.

The result of our campaign in 2011 was clear: the community did not want the drugs sold in our area and voted with its feet, boycotting dairies that sold them.

But the whole nature of the legal-high indus-try has been to slide beneath the law and create

an addicted market.Products tend to morph and change and al-

though the new legislation will make them safer I am unconvinced they will add anything to our community and quite likely could cause harm.

The Flagstaff will continue to campaign against them and any shopkeepers who sell them. Rob Drent, Editor


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Vauxhall School student Lola Wood (9) won her age division at the Auckland Kids Marathon for a second year in a row last week.

She took the title ahead of 387 other year seven to nine-year-old girls.

The Kids Marathon was run over a course of 2.2 km on the same day as the Auckland Marathon. Lola completed the distance in 9.16 minutes.

In the lead-up to the day, all children were required to run 4 km a week for ten weeks, clocking up the full distance of 42.2 km in the end.

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A graffiti artwork planned for the wall of the historic Victoria Theatre is now hanging from the front of the theatre instead.

Auckland Council ruled that Devonport Arts Festival organisers needed resource con-sent for an artist to paint the graffiti onto the wall of the Grade 1 listed Historic Building.

Victoria Theatre Trust co-chair Margot McRae said the artist Sparrow Philips had produced the art on canvas and it would hang from the front facade of the Vic, weather permitting.”

“It will be securely fastened to existing struts on the building but we will take it down if it gets too windy.

“The council said the Unitary Plan rules, although they haven’t yet been approved are operative, and they are more strict about any changes to an original surface of a protected heritage building. So we didn’t go ahead with the idea to paint it directly on the side wall,” McRae said.

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A closed meeting on public feedback to the proposed bus shelter outside the Devonport ferry building was held last week.

The secrecy has been questioned by Devon-port-Takapuna Local Board chair Mike Cohen.

Five months ago Auckland Transport (AT) had asked for submissions from locals on four last-minute design changes they proposed to the Marine Square development under way.

These included a 50-metre-long glass and metal bus shelter outside the Devonport ferry terminal, a new canopy on the western side of the wharf, the canopy above the existing terminal entrance to be removed and changes to pedestrian flows.

In September, after months of silence on the results of this consultation, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board demanded an urgent meeting with AT to be informed on the out-come of the public consultation.

That meeting was finally held last Tuesday,

but AT had requested that the public and the press be excluded.

After the meeting, local board Chair Mike Cohen said he struggled to see the reason for the secrecy of the meeting. “I can’t see why it was confidential,” he said.

“Probably in the short term nothing is hap-pening on Marine Square other than what people can see now. Other projects are not progressing at this stage,” he said.

Cohen said there was a need to clarify the rationale for decision making around some-thing like the bus shelter in the future, and said the local board should be involved from the start next time.

Some of the construction on Marine Square has fallen behind since June, but the wait on the consultation results does not seem to be related.

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Kenzie’s Gift and Hope Emerges founder Nic Russell will receive an Auckland Kiwibank Local Hero medal for her contribution to the lives of others.

Russell founded Kenzie’s Gift to support the emotional and mental health of children and families affected by cancer after her three-year-old daughter Kenzie died of the disease in 2005.

A breast cancer survivor herself, Russell kick-started Hope Emerges last year to celebrate the beauty of post-mastectomy female bodies. Her

project gained international attention.Of the 201 Local Heroes, 10 semi-finalists for

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On her Facebook page, Russell says about being chosen for the regional award: “A huge thanks goes out to the person who nominated me, and also the true heroes – the children, families, mums and dads who walk this journey every day.”

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The Vic Theatre is expanding operations by moving into the theatre’s adjoining bar area when Dida’s vacates on November 17.

The theatre’s operator Philipp Jaser is excited about the move and sees it as a great opportunity to improve the offering for Vic audiences.

The area will continue to operate as a bar at night but Jaser also plans a gelato bar and a cinema food menu that will include light meals and desserts.

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The Victoria Theatre Trust supports the expansion and co-chair Margot McRae says it is a great step forward for the Vic.

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Auction 12pm, Thurs 27 Nov 2014 (unless sold prior)28 Northcroft St, Takapuna

View Sat/Sun 2-2.30pm or by appointmentwww.bayleys.co.nz/1450320Victoria BidwellM 021 947 080B 09 487 [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, TAKAPUNA, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

INSTANT APPEAL OPPOSITE CHELTENHAM BEACH


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

Phil Clark

M 021 940041

Peter Ayton

M 021 336 300

E [email protected]

Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA

2008

Auction On site, Sunday 23rd November 2014 at

10.00am (unless sold prior)

View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7544

Open Saturday & Sunday 2.00 - 2.45pm

Magical Views - Rangitoto To City

This is without doubt one of the best locations to live in Auckland! Very

close to the beach, the golf course, tennis, squash, gym, cafes and

parks - a true feast for pleasure. Amazing schools including Vauxhall

Primary, Belmont Primary and Intermediate and Takapuna Grammar, all

within walking distance. Owning this home will be a privilege. This is a

very comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 living area bungalow sited on 668m2 of

land. There is potential to create a fantastic family home

where you can enjoy awesome views of the Rangitoto

Channel and even the sparkling lights of the city at night,

an unexpected surprise! These homes are very hard to

get, so do not delay, come and have a look now!

3 1 2 1Devonport 6 Merani Street

NEW LISTING

Glenice Taylor

M 021 943 021

Gary Potter

M 021 953 021


2008

Auction On site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at 5.00pm

(unless sold prior)


Open Saturday & Sunday 12.00-12.45pm

Prime Cheltenham Opportunity

Sitting on a generous 579 sq m freehold site in the heart of Cheltenham,

this original 1950´s brick and tile home offers an opportunity that is

seldom available in Devonport. Located in a quiet no-exit street that is

zoned 3A, the choices will be apparent to an astute buyer. Retain the

tidy brick and tile home that is there, extend the property to meet your

needs or remove the existing dwelling and create your dream home in

this sought after suburb. Quality real estate, peaceful leafy streets and

one of the finest beaches in Auckland have earned Cheltenham an

enviable reputation. If you´re looking to downsize, secure a foothold in

Cheltenham or are considering building, do not miss this opportunity.

2 1 2Devonport 3 Beaconsfield Street



Maria Stevens

P 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084

E [email protected]


2008

Auction On site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at 6.00pm

(unless sold prior)



Calliope Contemporary Delight

Certainly this gorgeous home defies all of the stereotypes of a modern

home in Devonport. Not squashed onto a small site this home has the

luxury of spreading out, spacious gardens and privacy. Clad in cedar in

2009 you can rest assured that you will not be spending your time

maintaining the exterior of this property. Flow to the garden and paved

entertaining area from living, dining and fourth bedroom is seamless.

Two separate living areas on the lower level offers plenty of

room for a family to spread out. Internal access to the

garage features in this beautiful home with room to park a

boat and car on site. Stunning home in a superb location,

to do justice to this home you must view.

4 2 2 2Devonport 122 Calliope Road

Maria Stevens

P 09 446 2111 M 021 979 084

E [email protected]


2008

Auction On site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at

11.00am (unless sold prior)


Open Saturday & Sunday 11.00 - 11.45am

Stunning Home, Perfect For Your Family

Are you looking for the ideal family home? Then look no further, come

and visit this beautifully proportioned home as soon as possible! Built

over two levels the original villa houses spacious bedrooms, a new

bathroom and separate family room. As you walk down the stairs you

are welcomed into a light filled open plan living area that leads out to a

private entertaining area and superb landscaped gardens. Discretely

placed on this level is the fourth bedroom, full bathroom

and laundry. This home is all about easy living, space and

location. If you have a family of young children or

teenagers this home is ideal.

4 2 2 1Devonport 45 Mozeley Avenue


Portofino26 Victoria Rd, Devonport

Phone 09 445 3777

ENTREEGarlic Pizza BreadFresh and hot Mozzarella BreadWith mozzarella cheese and tomato sauceDaily-made Tomato Soup

Calamari FrittiFresh squid rings served with garlic, parsley and lemonCozze alla GenoveseSteamed fresh mussels in the shell, sautéed with garlic, rosemary, onion, wine and Napoletana sauceFegatini Di PolloChicken livers with onion, mushrooms, garlic, sage and a marsala cream sauceRisotto VerdeSun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, spring onion, pepper, capers, garlic and herbsSpaghetti Bolognese“Just like mamma used to make”

MAINFettucine Di PolloFiesta noodles with chicken, mushrooms, parmesan cheese and a cream sauceLasagnaTraditional Portofino-style lasagnePepperoni PizzaSmoked ham, pepperoni salami, peppers, garlic and parmesan cheeseButton Mushroom PizzaAvocado, mushroom, parsley, artichokes, and feta cheeseBistecca Al Pepe NeroSucculent scotch fillet grilled to your request, finished with ground pepper, garlic, brandy and a creamy brown sauce

ParmigianaLean escalopes pan-fried, flambéed in wine, topped with ham, asparagus, tomato, mozzarella cheese and grilledMarsalaGently sautéed in butter and mushrooms, flambéed in white wine marsala, with cream and parsleyPollo CacciatoreBoneless breast of chicken served in a caper, olive, capsicum, garlic, chilli, onion and Napoletana sauceChicken PancakeSavoury pancake filled with fresh chicken, mushrooms and camembert, with a supreme cream sauceCalamari LucianaPan-fried fresh squid rings served with capers, herbs, wine, a dash of cream and a Napoletana saucePesce PortofinoFresh market fish gently pan-fried with shrimp, champagne, and a creamy lemon sauce

DESSERTBrandy Snaps A traditional favourite – caramel wafer pipes, filled with freshly whipped creamChocolate CheesecakeExquisitely rich chocolate cheesecake topped with chocolate sauceGelato Ice CreamAsk the waiter for today’s flavour

*Not in conjunction with any other discount offers

PORTOFINO SPECIAL - $35 THREE-COURSE MENUVALID NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER


Devonport18 Clarence St Devonport 09 446 2030www.devonport.harcourts.co.nz


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Auction On site, Sunday 16th November 2014 at 1.00pm (unless

sold prior)



Diana Murray & Peter Ayton

P 09 446 2115 M 021 911522 M 021 336 300

E [email protected] E [email protected]

Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Hot Property On Summer StreetWhat a wonderful place to live! Summer Street is one of the most sought after locations on the North Shore, with Stanley Bay Primary so close and an easy walk to the ferries to the CBD and of course the vibrant village with cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping. This gorgeous home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, polished floors, French doors and a fabulous aspect. This is a very versatile home, with lots of flexible living spaces.

AUCTIONDevonport 36a Summer Street

Devonport Village Shoes, thought to be the oldest shop in the town, has been saved from closure.

Stocks had been dwindling to end-of-line levels and the lease for the store - believed to have been operating in the main street of Devonport for around 70 years – was all that was being sold off.

However Gill Austin and Bruce Wilson, Devonport residents and retailers for 25 years, stepped into the breach and bought the shop.

Wilson has owned the Video store in Clar-ence St over that time.

Austin said: “We love Village Shoes… for years we have bought our shoes there and our children’s shoes there and we were sad to see the shoe shop in the doldrums.

“It has been at the heart of Devonport since the Thompsons set it up many decades ago.

“We have faith in this shop and intend to restore it to its former glory. We want local residents to be able to buy the shoes they need close to home,” she said.

“We would like to keep the ‘village’ feel of our wonderful seaside suburb and see High Street shopping as a part of that.”

Village Shoes had also been well partron-ised by tourists over the years.

“We have lots of new stock arriving in store and we are bringing in new lines and old favourites.” The store aims to start restocking men’s shoes in the next couple of months.

Walking tall – Village Shoes gets spring in its step

“We are delighted that Mary, who started out with the Thompsons, and Irene, who is

Putting heart and sole into the High Street…Village Shoes’ new owners Gill Austin and Bruce Wilson

well known to all the locals, are staying on,” Austin said.

Birthday suits replace togs in North Head swimThe annual 2.5km around North Head

swim was graced by 18 nude competitors last Sunday - 10 men and eight women.

Part of the attraction for the bare bath-ers was perhaps the fact that sea life were their only up-close spectators. Togs were taken off in the water at the race start and transported by IRB to the finish, where the

naked cohort put them on for the run up the beach. First birthday-suit winner home was Ben Marshall, while Natasha Turner was was first female home.

Just over 200 competitors swam the event, with Brent Foster first male home, Rebecca Clarke the first female finisher and Michael Worsfold the first junior.

Nude swimmers reclaim their togs at the end of the race



OPEN HOME

Jane Hastings & Jackie MarkM 021 735 263 M 021 458 797E [email protected] E [email protected]

Two For The Price Of One!This is one of those super 1960s home and incomes, oozing potential that is often searched for but seldom found. Nestled on a 574m2 mature site,

and solidly built of block and brick. The main house is sunny and private with 3 bedrooms, open plan lounge, dining and kitchen that flows onto a sun drenched north facing deck. Then situated down the path is the income/flat with its own garden. Currently rented for $320 per week.

Auction On site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at 12.00pm (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7552


Devonport 26 Regent Street

AUCTION SUNDAY

Peter RestallP 09 446 2114 M 021 808 808 E [email protected] Devonport

Sun-Drenched "Initial Home"- Central VillageThis is an absolutely immaculate Devonport entry level low maintenance 3 bedroom home which enjoys an outstanding location, just a 450 meter

walk to the Village café´s, shops and Ferry to CBD. Entertain on the sundrenched north facing deck and landscaped garden which flows directly out via wide triple bi-fold doors from the open plan living.

Auction On site, Sunday 16th November 2014 at 12.00pm (unless sold prior)


Open Saturday & Sunday 11.00am - 12.00pm

Devonport 14b Hastings Parade

OPEN HOME

Jackie Mark & Jane HastingsM 021 458 797 M 021 735 263E [email protected] E [email protected]

More Than Meets The Eye....For the art deco and character lovers, look what is on offer here- so often sought, yet seldom found! Originally built in the 1940s this character filled 3

bedroom art deco gem enjoys a North facing position making it warm, bright, inviting and very easy to live in. Polished floors, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas flow onto a large deck. Fully fenced secure section, well-established and easily maintained, in a sought after location!

Auction On site, Monday 24th November 2014 at 6.00pm (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7556


Belmont 46 Eversleigh Road

OPEN HOME

Jackie Mark & Jane HastingsP 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797 M 021 735 263E [email protected] E [email protected]

Brick ´Kiwi Classic´ On Large SectionIt´s a solid traditional, super spacious, family friendly home, providing flexible accommodation with bedrooms galore and a choice of living

options situated on a flat 718m2 section. Sited perfectly to bask in all day sun this elevated home is naturally toasty warm with the bonus of harbour views from the front deck. Indoor outdoor flow is enjoyed from both the front and back decks of the house flowing to the large section.

Auction On site, Sunday 23rd November 2014 at 1.00pm (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7538

Open Saturday and Sunday 11.00-11.30am

Devonport 36 Regent Street



NEW LISTING

Gary Potter & Glenice TaylorP 09 446 2106 M 021 953 021 M 021 943 021E [email protected] E [email protected]

Central Devonport Easy Care Home

Suitable for entry level purchasers and downsizers! A freestanding,

freehold, two level contemporary home in central Devonport. Elevated on the street to enjoy light and sunshine. Nearby good schools, the village and ferry services to the CBD.

Auction On Site, Sunday 7th December 2014 at 10.00am (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7558


Devonport 37 Rutland Road

AUCTION SUNDAY

Jackie Mark & Jane HastingsP 09 446 2113 M 021 458 797 M 021 735 263E [email protected] E [email protected]

Bungalow Beauty In BelmontStylishly renovated to offer the perfect living scenario for families of all ages, this is a home that will tick many boxes for many buyers looking for

that something special in a top school zone. Lots of space, including storage under the house, excellent indoor/outdoor flow, fully fenced large garden, north facing, single lock up garage, and all the work done, just move in and enjoy.

Auction On site, Sunday 16th November 2014 at 2.00pm (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7525


Belmont 30 Egremont Street

NEW LISTING

Gary Potter & Glenice TaylorP 09 446 2106 M 021 953 021 M 021 943 021E [email protected] E [email protected]

Central Devonport Large Family Home Positioned on a full 696 sq m site in a very sought after location is this well renovated four bedroom, two bathroom home. With verandahs at the front

and rear for indoor outdoor flow, generous bedrooms, stylish kitchen and bathrooms and great storage. Insulated with HRV, ready to move in, live, love and enjoy. An affordable opportunity, not to be missed.

Auction On site, Monday 8th December 2014 at 5.00pm (unless sold prior)View www.harcourts.co.nz/DP7566


Devonport 27 Ewen Alison Avenue

AUCTION SUNDAY

Gary Potter & Peter AytonP 09 446 2106 M 021 953 021 M 021 336 300E [email protected] E [email protected]

Narrow Neck Treasure, Multiple OptionsWith 842 m2 of land (Zoned 4A residential), an existing home and income, the options are many and varied. This is the ultimate blank canvas. The

location is brilliant, this is affordable living and so handy to the ever popular Narrow Neck Beach. Come and explore the opportunities on offer here. The seller is off to pastures new, this is your chance to live by the beach.

Auction On site, Sunday 16th November at 2014 11.00am(unless sold prior)


Open Saturday 2-2.45pm & Sunday 10.30 - 11.00am

Devonport 12 Seabreeze Road

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Jeremy Rotherham exposed (Flagstaff 2014, October 31) the furtive manner in which the name of the district Stanley Bay got changed to Stanley Point, with no prior consultation and then no public announcement of the change. Many people will share his annoyance at that arrogant bureaucratic behaviour.

It is worth remembering the reason why Stanley Point was given that name, which led to the area around Stanley Point Road becom-ing known (unofficially) as Stanley Bay.

Following on from Captain James Cook (Fellow of the Royal Society of London), several Royal Navy captains with strong scien-tific interests came to New Zealand, including Captain Owen Stanley (1811-1850). Stanley’s extensive experience of surveying and chart-ing coasts in many places around the world led to his elections as Fellow of the Royal Society of London, and as Fellow of the Royal

Astronomical Society. In New Zealand in July 1840, Lt-Governor William Hobson sent him to Akaroa to establish British authority there before some French settlers arrived. Owen Stanley performed that delicate mission suc-cessfully, establishing good relations between the British Government and the French settlers. Then Hobson decided to abandon the capital Russell, which he had started in the Bay of Islands, and to create a capital at Tamaki Isth-mus, and he sent Owen Stanley to survey the site for Auckland. Captain Stanley produced an excellent chart of Waitemata Harbour with many soundings of depth in fathoms (1 fathom =1.8288 metres), and hence a prominent pen-insula was named Stanley Point.

The shipping route from eastern Australia through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait was initially very dangerous, with no adequate charts. Consequently, in 1846 Cap-

tain Owen Stanley, commander of the survey ship HMS Rattlesnake, went from England to Australia to survey the northeast coast of Australia and Torres Strait. Young Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was the junior surgeon, and his studies of jellyfish on that voyage established his as a major scientist. In 1850 Owen Stanley discovered the large mountain range in New Guinea which got named after him, and then he returned to Sydney with his charts, which made the Torres Strait route much safer for ships. A few hours after reaching Sydney, Captain Owen Stanley died in the arms of Huxley, and he was given a State Funeral.

The fullest account of Owen Stanley was written by Adelaide Lubbock, “Owen Stanley R.N. 1811-1850, Captain of the Rattlesnake”, Heinemann, Melbourne, 1968. Garry Tee

A brief history of Stanley Bay

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November 14 2014 The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 19 Letters

Letters to the EditorLetters to the Editor are welcome. They

should relate to Devonport issues. Un-signed or nom-de-plume letters will not be published. Email letters to [email protected] or post to Devonport Flagstaff, PO Box 32-275, Devonport.

Devonport Heritage Inc.Annual General Meeting

7.30 p.mMonday 24th November

Devonport Yacht Club,King Edward ParadeAll members, supporters

and new members welcomewww.devonportheritage.org

445 9533 | [email protected]

OUT & ABOUTwith MARIA TEAPE

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PLAYCENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday 22nd November, 10am to 12noon

Takarunga Playcentre, Summit Rd, Mt VictoriaExperience all that the Playcentre has to offer: arts

and crafts, carpentry, dress-ups, playdough and much more. We have two great sandpits and a lovely

garden waiting to be explored. Coffee & tea will be provided. Entry is free. For more information

call Bettina (021 286 3375).

BUSINESS ON TOAST DEFINING WHAT MATTERS AND DOING WHAT

MATTERS FOR THOSE THAT MATTER Friday 28th November, 7am – 8amCorelli’s Café, Victoria Rd, Devonport

A presentation by Adrian Orr on how the NZ Superfund has been set up to invest inter-

generationally in an ever-increasing short-term world. The charge for breakfast will be $20 -

please RSVP to: [email protected] with 'Business on Toast' in the subject line. Numbers

are limited so booking is essential.

DEVONPORT PLUNKET SPRING MORNING TEA

Sunday 23rd November, 10am-12 noonDevonport Plunket Rooms,

Wairoa Rd, DevonportJoin us for a morning of preschool fun with a bouncy castle, outdoor toys, face painting,

toddlers dance class, raffles and more. Bring a plate of food to share, tea/coffee

provided. All welcome.

THANK YOU!

Devonport Peninsula Trust would like to thank the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

for their grant towards the cost of operational expenses.

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

As the former chair of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, I lobbied successfully to secure the $50m plus for improving Lake Rd and I’m putting up my case again through the ten-year budget review process now underway. As you previously reported, studies are finally proceeding to inform the Corridor Management Plan. From that we will be better placed to make a call on solutions.

The city is under intense funding pressure and like most ratepayers I’ve got no appetite for hefty rates increases and rising debt. The blowtorch is on all project budgets and Lake Rd is no exception.

Ideally improvements to Lake Road will make it through the budget process but I strong-ly encourage people to support my endeavours by making submissions on the council’s draft budget proposals when released for feedback at year’s end.

I’m working with Auckland Transport on

some innovative ways to improve what we have – for example, better sequencing of traffic lights across the whole of the Esmonde Rd/Lake Rd route. Initial discussions have canvassed ideas for trialling new technologies like in-ground dynamic LED lane markings capable of chang-ing lane configurations as demand changes.

Government is rightly demanding we get smarter about our spend and make more effi-cient use of existing road corridors, before com-mitting it’s share of scarce transport funding. So council has to sharpen its act on all fronts.

The days of relying on property rates to fund a multi-billion transport project deficit are com-ing to a close. In the coming months council will begin a discussion with Aucklanders on alternative funding for transport.

I’m of the view that that’s our future, not rates reliance.Chris Darby, Auckland Councillor, North Shore ward

I have watched the new Devonport library being built and am wondering why it is so big. Auckland libraries are increasing the number and availability of electronic books, and are actively encouraging their patrons to read them. This must mean that libraries need to be smaller not bigger. What is going to happen to

the surplus space? Auckland Council is looking at ways to trim their budget and one of the op-tions is to reduce the number of hours libraries are open. Common sense will tell one that the surplus space would generate an income if it was leased out. Surely this must be the intention of Auckland Council. Otherwise, why build libraries bigger than needed? It would be a great shame for this to happen as libraries are for the community and must remain so.

On another matter, one wet morning last week I arrived in Devonport by ferry. The new deck, by the pontoon where the Devonport ferry berths, was slippery. To such an extent I watched a young boy running and sliding on the slippery surface. What action is Auckland Transport going to take to prevent an accident? I am recovering from a broken leg and am well aware of the danger of slippery surfaces. The workmanship on this construction is very poor indeed. Every screw head is rounded off and the screws are askew. Is the quality of the building on the wharf checked? It appears not. It should be better.Sylvia Emm

Blowtorch on all projects in face of funding pressure

Council aiming to lease out part of library?

Dear C. M. Armstrong (Letters October 17),The Woolly Tree has been installed now;

it was commissioned by The Devonport Arts Festival after all.

I know that we don’t have the same opinion about my woolly art installations, however I know that they have made so many people happy and that is why I make them. I also know that creating these pieces – knowing that they will spread joy – is very therapeutic for many of the contributors. I wish that you could have seen the lady who made her pieces sitting by the bed of her dying grandson. Or the mother who patiently taught her daughter to knit because she wanted to have a piece on the tree. Or the young lady who is severely depressed but finds peace of mind by taking part in these installations.

I suggest that you go down to The Woolly Tree, sit on a nearby park bench and watch peo-ple’s reactions to the tree. I hope their joy will affect you and make you smile. If you like, I’m happy to meet you there and share some more stories. I would be very happy if you could take a good look at the tree – there is a message for you there.Knitty Graffity, aka Helene Dehmer

Woolly warmer

The DevonporT FlagsTaFF page 20 November 14 2014Interview

Langdon a custodian of photographic historyPeter Langdon is the great-grand-

son of James Foy, one of the two Foy Brothers whose 1870s’ photo-graphic portraits of Maori became the inspiration for many of many Gottfried Lindauer’s paintings. Last month, Langdon helped farewell the brothers’ photograph of Pare Watene to the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, where it will be part of Lindauer’s first-ever overseas ex-hibition. He spoke to Maire Vieth.

When Peter Langdon inherited a pile of old photographs from his “Auntie Clare” in 1959, he didn’t initially realise what a treasure had been passed on to him. Clara Ellen Foy was a daughter of James Joseph Foy who, along with his older brother Joseph Michael Foy, set up as a photographer in Thames during the 1870s. The 42 postcard-sized cabinet photographs were studio portraits of Maori. He later bought another three on Trade Me.

“I knew that my great-grandfather took the photographs and that Gottfried Lindauer used them to do his paintings, but I underestimated their significance until recently,” Langdon admits.

When Auckland Art Gallery set up the www.lindaueronline.co.nz website in 2010, Langdon was invited to a launch ceremony at the Awataha Marae in Northcote. He was also asked to speak to the Christchurch Art Gallery about their collection. Since then a curator of the Nationalgalerie im Hamburger Bahnhof sent Langdon an email asking to borrow a photo for a show of 48 Lindauer portraits this month in Berlin. Langdon’s small inheritance became a matter of important historical significance at the photograph’s farewell to Berlin. “The great-grandson of Gottfried Lindauer was there and I was talking to the great-granddaughter of

Pare Watene. It was hugely moving. My sister Francis, brother Mark and Mark’s daughter were there. We had generations,” he says. Along with the Foy photograph, 48 Lindauer paintings will be exhibited outside of New Zealand for the first time.

Langdon says he initially thought of the pho-tographs as his own. “But as I have gotten older and as I have realised how important they are, I now regard myself as their custodian,” he says.

It is Lindauer who made them famous. The professional painter was born in Bohemia in 1839 and came to New Zealand in 1874 to escape being drafted into the Austrian military.

Like C.F. Goldie, he painted commissioned por-traits of prominent Maori chiefs, detailing their facial tattoos, traditional clothing and weaponry. One of Lindauer’s best known works is Ana Reupene Whetuki and Child, which portrays a woman carrying an infant on her back. It is based on a Foy Brothers photograph.

Thanks to Clare Foy, the collection of her father’s photographs survived. A sister of Peter Langdon’s paternal grandmother, Louise Foy, she helped care for Peter’s father, Jack Lang-don. She also looked after Peter and Francis in 1950 when their mother had a long hospital recovery after giving birth to their brother Marc.

Artistic legacy… Peter Langdon with a photo that inspired Lindauer


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Clare Foy spent her last years living with the Langdon family.

In his professional life, Peter Langdon has dealt with matters of life, illness and death as well. The Takapuna-based lawyer was born in Wellington but grew up in Rotorua before the family moved to Te Aroha. “My father was a district public trustee for the Public Trust, then a government department, so we shifted around.”

In 1962, aged 19, Peter Langdon came to Auckland, unsure about what to do with his life. “I had studied sciences all through school and was going to be a pilot. In my last year I went for a test for the RNZAF and they found that I was colour-blind in red. So I suddenly couldn’t fly and didn’t know what to do,” he says.

His father got him a job at the Public Trust. Peter liked the work and signed up to study law part time at Auckland University. “I kept working full time on Albert St and some days I walked up and down to university two or three times for classes. I struggled and if I had my life over again I would never do that again. It was tough,” he says.

Work at the Public Trust was demanding for a 19-year-old. Langdon administered estates of people who were deceased or had been com-mitted to a mental asylum. The Mental Health Act of the time gave the assets of anyone com-mitted to a mental asylum to the Public Trust to be administered. “It was compulsory, a pretty grim and intrusive thing to do,” says Langdon who remembers regularly going out to the psychiatric ward of Oakley [later Carrington] Hospital at Point Chevalier, to inform patients of their financial situation. “People were just zonked out, high on drugs and walking around in a daze,” he says. The building had opened in 1867, was reconstructed after an 1877 fire and is today part of the Unitec campus.

In 1963, Langdon administered the deceased estate of Detective Sergeant Neville Power (25) who was killed by a sniper while attending a shooting on Bethells Road. Power’s partner was also killed and the case led to the formation of the Police Armed Offenders Squad a year later.

Langdon met his wife, Dorothy Gallagher, at a Junior National Party party. “We weren’t members but we used to just go to the parties,” he says. When Dot took off to travel overseas, Langdon shifted to Christchurch where he continued his law degree and kept working for the Public Trust.

It wasn’t a productive move, he says. “I played up and barely got my minimum units and three years later I got a promotion back to Auckland. Dot came back and we got back together, got engaged and married and I pulled my socks up and finally got my degree after that,” he says.

After stints at Chapman Tripp and Davenport, Buxton and Gibson, he set up a private practice. Since his days at the Public Trust, Langdon become an expert in wills and estates, but his current practice, Langdon and Co, deals with other legal matters as well.

“Working with wills and estates, you see the worst side of people because they are grieving. Sometimes families fall out in bitter acrimony arguing about who gets the furniture when the estate is worth a substantial amount,” he says.

Langdon says getting a ‘legal warrant of fitness’ every five years is a good idea and has a personal story about how enduring power of attorney and a will can come in handy.

Four years ago, he had a sore ankle after jog-ging in front of the Wii in the morning. During his workday, the pain grew and Langdon de-cided to visit a doctor. “I saw Helen Shrimpton who was a locum at Devonport Medical Centre. I had recently met her socially. She said, ‘You are not the Peter I met two weeks ago’ and sent me straight off to hospital, which saved my life,” he says.

Langdon was suffering from necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease that rapidly takes hold of the body. “I was in an induced coma for nine days, nearly died twice and had to stay in hospital for six weeks, and off work for a couple of months,” he says.

He takes comfort in the fact that his legal mat-ters were in order. “People could make decisions for me and knew what I wanted if I died, which I nearly did,” he says. The origin of the infection was never confirmed, but Langdon thinks he got it from gardening in a new greenhouse in bare feet and without a mask.

Flesh-eating bugs aside, Langdon, at 71, is an active man. He gardens, returned from the gym just before our interview and likes to play golf. He has always been sporty. A “reason-able runner” in his youth, he won his school steeplechase in 1960.

He admits to slacking off during his twenties. “I was going to ask Peter Snell’s coach Arthur Lydiard to train me, but then I got into drinking and smoking and girls and nothing ever came of it,” he says.

In the 1970s, Langdon started playing tennis and squash. He became president of Vauxhall Tennis and Squash Club in the 1980s, and was on the committee that saved the club from finan-cial ruin and helped build a third squash court.

“I stopped playing squash because I started running marathons and couldn’t do both without pulling muscles,” Langdon says. He was 40 at the time, and subsequently ran six Rotorua Marathons.

When triathlons were the new thing, he got into that. “From not being able to swim two lengths of the pool, I ended up doing two Auckland Ironman, in 1989 and 1990,” he says. He also became president of North Harbour Triathlon Club.

He changed up a gear when he turned 50. “I lost interest in triathlons when they became too organised and lost their sense of adventure. In 1994, I did the Coast to Coast,” he says.

Langdon is committed to Devonport. He has lived here all his married life - 38 years. He has four grandchildren enrolled at Devonport Primary School. “I think it’s because Dot and I resolved to stay and educate our boys in one place. It worked. They went to Vauxhall Pri-mary, Belmont Intermediate, Takapuna Gram-mar, and went overseas for a while, but came back and now live within metres of us with their families,” he says.

Michael has followed in his father’s foot-steps and works as a lawyer, while Stephen is a professional photographer, like his great-great grandfather.

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Devonport Methodist Childcare Centre has just completed a massive renovation, which has enabled them to extend their licence for up to 60 children. The centre is now taking enrolments for 2015.

Centre Director Sandra Jane places a lot of emphasis on supporting the entire family and working alongside them to ensure needs are met, and we all become “one big DMCC family”.

Established in 1991, the centre is located down the driveway of the Methodist Church on Owens Road. The centre caters for children aged 3 months to 6 years and also offers an OSCAR programme for schoolchildren, for before and after-school care.

The rooms of the centre are based on the life cycle of a butterfly and are separated according to age, with Caterpillars (Under 2s), Chrysalises (2 -3 yrs old), Junior Butterflies (over 3s) and onto the Butterfly room (from aged 4 till school).

With newly refurbished cot room, children’s toilet blocks, kitchen and new office, the centre has been totally transformed. The outdoor areas – various playgrounds and a grassed adventure playground known as the Secret Garden have also been upgraded and beautified. New flooring and heating systems, along with windows letting more light in, have completed the picture.

Family focused childcare

Devonport Methodist Childcare Centre18 Owens Rd, Devonportph 445 1072 email: [email protected] Now for 2015!

Centre Director Sandra Jane comments: “The childcare centre has been upgraded and refurb-ished, but it has retained its core: the focus on family”.“We have never been a corporate day care and have always encouraged parents to be involved in a family-orientated environment”.“A lot of our DMCC families do not have the luxury of extended family support (i.e grandparents) close at hand, so we make sure they have that support here.”Numerous family and parents events are held over the course of a year, such as coffee mornings for new parents with siblings at DMCC, free babysitting nights, Fathers’ Day, Mothers’ Day, time out for the

parents at Quiz Night, and of course the Christmas party to foster friendships and a sense of community. “We also provide extra curriculum opportunities for our children, and day trips throughout the year.”As children finish their time at DMCC, they have an official graduation ceremony where they are capped before they continue their education journey at school. Photos of prior graduates line the walls of the centre, which maintains an average of 90% registered teaching staff. There is also a chef on-site who makes nourishing meals with emphasis on fresh produce for the children.

Stephen McCarthy, whose daughter Addison attends, says: “We love this place – it’s really good. It has great family events at Christmas and Fathers’ Day and other times of the year.”Stephen said it was especially handy that Addison’s elder school-age brother Sam could go to the centre during school holidays, which “cuts down driving for parents”.



AUCTION

Carol Wetzell

M 027 245 3392 A/H 09 488 7559

E [email protected]


Ian Cunliffe

M 0800 248 521 A/H 09 445 3967

E [email protected]


Devonport 43 King Edward Parade Auction: 4pm 6th Dec 2014 on site (unless sold

prior)

View: Sat/Sun 1.00pm-1.45pmwww.barfoot.co.nz/527526

Waterfront Paradise - A Must Sell

This stunning waterfront Villa must be sold on Auction Day. Our vendors have packed their bags

and are keen to move north. Offering a superb blend of authentic and modern style this property

has panoramic sea views overlooking the Waitemata Harbour and North Head. This is a truly special

home which comes to the market for the first time in over 25 years. There is a large garage and a

self-contained studio above which provides accommodation for extended family and guests. You

must view one of the finest Devonport homes just a short stroll to the heart of the Village, with

boutique shops, restaurants and the city ferry just minutes from your doorstep. The property must

be sold so grab this opportunity while you still have the chance.

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You may just fall head over heels for this delightful country cottage Villa. A lifetime of love and attention has turned this charming property into a garden of delight, private and secluded, and just perfect for the kids. The location couldn’t be better being close to great schools, great beaches and waterfront.

Devonport 3 Cracroft St Garden Villa..

NEW LISTING

Lance Richardson M 021 796 660Devonport 09 445 2010

Auction: 10:00am 27 Nov 2014 at Bruce Mason Centre, (unless sold prior)View: Sat / Sun 1.00 - 1.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/532180

Time to Live the Good LifeThis immaculately presented four bedroom 1920’s weatherboard bungalow has an abundance of original features which are complimented with today’s lifestyle requirements. It has an enviable location close to the Golf Course, Cheltenham Beach, top schools and cafes. Don’t miss this one.

Devonport 4A Wairoa Rd

AUCTION SATURDAY

Carol WetzellM 027 245 3392A/H 09 488 7559Devonport 09 445 2010

Ian CunliffeM 0800 248 521A/H 09 445 3967Devonport 09 445 2010

Auction: 1:00pm 15 Nov 2014 On Site (unless sold prior)View: Saturday 12.30-1.00pm www.barfoot.co.nz/530777

74 Stanley Point RoadSee full page ad for the story on this home, but better still -view VIDEO at www.barfoot.co.nz/532919 and hear from the family that have made it their haven for the last 20 years. The first five people to call me and tell me how many children Felicity and Scott have will win $50 in cash! Not open to B&T staff.

Devonport Your chance to WIN $50!!!Linda SimmonsM 0274 590 957A/H 09 445 6337Devonport 09 445 2010

Tender: Closes on 4 Dec 2014 at 4:00pm (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun - 1:00-1:45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/532919

STANDOUT OPPORTUNITY!In one of Belmonts prized streets, this solid three bedroom stucco character build presents a STANDOUT OPPORTUNITY. With the bonus of beach side living, spectacular city views, loads of storage and internal access garaging, this home is ready to update and add value. Call listing agents for early viewing!

Belmont 1/21 Williamson Ave

NEW LISTING

Sue HarrisonM 021 909 549A/H 09 445 6519Devonport 09 445 2010

Toni GregoryM 021 044 3663A/H 09 446 1023Devonport 09 445 2010

Auction: 2:00pm 6 Dec 2014 On Site (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 12.00-12.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/533125

Devonport Retail OpportunityA large (153 m²) Devonport waterfront shop to lease.The work currently being done by the Council to improve the Esplanade will benefit this shop enormously.Reasonable rent of $58,000 p.a. plus GST and outgoings.

Devonport 1 Queens PdTed HillM 0800 248 526A/H 09 445 3256Devonport 09 445 2010

For Lease: View: Phone For Viewing Times www.barfoot.co.nz/60860

When the livin’ is easy.......• Centrally located• Open Plan Living, Entertainers Home• 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms• 501m² site with North Facing Aspect

SIMPLY MOVE IN AND ENJOY!

Devonport 24 St Leonards Rd

AUCTION

Lisa McGeehanM 021 447 184A/H 09 446 0640Devonport 09 445 2010

Auction: 10:00am 4 Dec, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 12:00 - 12:45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/532655



Point PerfectionOccupying pride of place on the fringe of the highly sought after Beresford Street, this fabulous home looks out over the reserve and across to Bayswater Marina, with the sunny westerly skyline beyond. This spacious and modern residence has all the key ingredients that make up the perfect family home.

Bayswater 4A Beresford Street

OPEN HOME



Auction: 6:00pm 20 Nov 2014 On Site (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 12.00-12.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/531972

Perfect Location, Ideal HomeSet in a very popular Belmont location, and within easy reach of good transport links to Auckland City, this character filled 1950’s three bedroom home is a great place to drop anchor and will suit numerous buying tastes, including young professionals, retirees, family buyers, and investors. Off street parking plus a garage.

Belmont 30A Montgomery Ave

OPEN HOME



Auction: 3:00pm 6 Dec 2014 on Site (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 11.0o-11.45am www.barfoot.co.nz/532748

One Careful OwnerThis cute 1950’s brick and tile home on a full 675m² flat section, is a great little starter for people wanting to climb on board the property ladder. With 3 bedrooms, a garage, and in original condition, this represents a great opportunity for the next family to create their own history.

Bayswater 3 Leander Street

OPEN HOME


Cathy FiebigM 0800 248 245A/H 09 445 8168Devonport 09 445 2010

Auction: 5:00pm 25 Nov 2014 On Site (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 11.00am-11.45am www.barfoot.co.nz/531926

Lovingly Preserved 110 yr old Character VillaBeautifully maintained and cherished family villa in charming Cheltenham. Upgraded and modernised, but retaining many of its original features, the home is full of warmth and history. Now ready for new owners to come and create their own memories and enjoy the privilege of living in Cheltenham.

Devonport 61 Vauxhall Rd

NEW PRICE

Aaron Reid (BCom)M 021 119 1926Devonport 09 445 2010

For Sale: $1,495,000View: Sat / Sun 1.30 - 2.15pm www.barfoot.co.nz/530520

A Solid InvestmentThis sun-drenched townhouse features a modern kitchen and bathroom and very generous, double bedrooms. Downstairs there is garaging and a large media or recreation room. Solidly built with concrete block downstairs and brickwork upstairs, for your peace of mind.

Devonport 2/9 Kawerau Avenue

OPEN HOME

Lorraine and Don WoodM 0800 571 771A/H 09 445 8215Devonport 09 445 2010

For Sale: $739,000View: Sat/Sun 2.00 - 2.45pm www.barfoot.co.nz/530939

Talk to the bank manager, be here on site on the 22nd November at 11am, then plan your Christmas by the beach.Tucked away and enjoying the sun it features a beautifully renovated kitchen and bathroom, garage and west facing deck. Perfect for Mum and Dad, this home will be sold. Call me now!

Devonport 7A North Ave ~ Narrow Neck Stunner...

OPEN HOME

Lance Richardson M 021 796 660A/H 446 6466Devonport 09 445 2010

Auction: 11:00am 22 Nov 2014 On Site (unless sold prior)View: Sat/Sun 11.00 - 11.45am www.barfoot.co.nz/531752



Takapuna Cliff Top on Clifton without spending a Squillion Auction: 11:30am 22 Nov 2014 On Site (unless

sold prior)

View: Sat / Sun : 11.30 - 12:15 View VIDEO at:www.barfoot.co.nz/531027

9/21 Clifton Rd - Find out more - View VIDEO at barfoot.co.nz/531027

Looking to down-size, retire or simply want a lock-up-and-leave or an investment that you can

enjoy in the future? Then you will want to check this one out.

It’s nice and close to Devonport so you won’t be far away, and you will still have a beach on your

doorstep, plus easy road access to the City a bonus.

You will be stopped in your tracks when you first enter this 2nd floor apartment and pretty much

every day if you are the lucky new owner.

One of just 10 apartments, spectacular views, 1960’s concrete construction, set in beautiful cliff top

gardens, lift and stair access, carport and off-street parking. Linda Simmons

M 0274 590 957 A/H 09 445 6337

E [email protected]

Devonport 09 445 20102 1 1



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NEW LISTING

Devonport One Haven of a Family Home Tender: Closes on 4 Dec 2014 at 4:00pm (unless

sold prior)

View: Sat / Sun : 1:00-1:45pm. View VIDEO at:www.barfoot.co.nz/532919

74 Stanley Point Rd - 20 Years of Happy Family Memories - view VIDEO at barfoot.co.nz/532919

If you are looking for the perfect family home that can take you from toddler, through teen years

and beyond, plus you want a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then this home is

for you. This 1920’s bungalow has been lovingly restored and extended to accommodate ever

evolving needs. Entertain friends and family with a home that breathes in the outdoors with multiple

open plan living areas and a large north-facing back deck and garden. Set in amongst the trees and

close to the water, it’s a little slice of heaven. Easy access to the City (10 minutes via Stanley Bay

ferry), and close to Stanley Bay School and bus routes to schools to the north, or over the bridge.

Linda Simmons

M 0274 590 957 A/H 09 445 6337

E [email protected]



Seven weeks in, the restoration of two Fort Takapuna barracks and their conversion into community spaces is on track to be completed by next March.

Seven layers of paint have been removed from exterior rimu weatherboards, old linoleum has been lifted from the matai floors inside, ceil-ings have been exposed, added walls have been removed, a new roof has been installed and the two front porches are about to be rebuilt, includ-ing state-of-the art disabled access.

Architect Antony Matthews says much of the $800,000 construction budget has gone into the invisible new foundations.

“As we are going back to some of the build-ing’s original open-plan layout, a big part of our job is redoing the foundations to increase their capacity,” he says.

Auckland Council project manager Sharla Vijayaratnam says the restoration is on sched-ule and well within its overall budget of $1.5 million. The centenary celebrations next year have been a key driver for the timing of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board project and the construction has been very straightforward, she says.

Local Fort Takapuna custodian Mike Pritchard says the barracks are situated on the spot where the stables of Robert Adam Mosely Stark’s 28-acre property were located in the 1880s. The government took the property from him in 1885 to use for defence purposes during the “Russian scare.”

Barracks makeover marches forward

The 1938 barracks are two of many that used to stand on Takapuna Head. Others were removed since then.

They have served many purposes over time, says Pritchard. “They were home to the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during the 1940s, refugee housing in the 1950s, housed the Women’s Auxiliary Corps and altered for the Navy in the 1960s, who sort of turned them into a boat, with a Cox’s Office and things like that,” he says.

In his element… Mike Pritchard talking about the history and restoration of the Fort Takapuna barracks

World War Two soldiers on V-J Day 1945, outside the entrance to one of the barracks

Fort Takapuna barracks 1940

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See the movie...

NZ History ForumSt. Margaret’s Church,

Belmont (151 Lake Road)Sunday, 16 November

7 – 9 pmHear and discuss more of New Zealand’s

history with Historian Dr. Stuart Lange and his documentary, “Te Rongopai, 200 Years of the

Gospel in New Zealand 1814-2014”


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When The Livin’ Is Easy....... 24 St Leonards Road, Devonport

Auction: 10:00am 4 Dec 2014 at Bruce

Mason Centre, Takapuna (unless sold prior)

View: Sat/Sun 12:00 - 12:45pmwww.barfoot.co.nz/532655

One of these mornings you’re gonna rise up singing and you´ll spread your wings..... That is what

life is like when enjoying relaxed easy living in this immaculately presented 2 level 4 bedroom

home. This solidly built home had humble beginnings as a two bedroom 1960´s weatherboard

cottage, in 2000 the owners decided to increase the footprint, creating two bedrooms on the

lower floor, the generous master bedroom with en-suite and direct access to the garden. The

upper level hosting a further two bedrooms and bathroom. Then to the heart of the home, the

open plan living, through bi-fold doors onto the sun drenched deck to enjoy Devonport´s

beautiful summer afternoons and balmy evening with friends and family. All of this, plus being

superbly located in one of Auckland’s most constantly in-demand suburbs. Easy stroll to

Devonport village with wonderful cafe’s, restaurants, schools and the ferry. Ticks all the boxes!

NEW LISTING

Lisa McGeehan

M 021 447 184 A/H 09 446 0640

E [email protected]



Nestled amongst quality homes this 1910 character villa is in three legal flats, all tastefully

renovated. Flat 1. A three bedroom, two bathroom plus office, warm and cosy flat has open

plan living, modern kitchen and lovely flow to private, sunny, enclosed decks and gardens.

Flats 2 and 3 are completely self contained offering one bedroom, one bathroom, open plan

living with a contemporary kitchen. Safe and secure this property has parking for 3-4 cars,

easy care landscaped gardens and two garden sheds. It´s an easy walk to Devonport village,

schools, beaches and ferry to the CBD.

Live in one and rent the other two out or rent all three and have a great investment.

Secure your future now!

96 Calliope Road, Devonport

Auction 12pm Thurs 27th November 2014(unless sold prior)28 Northcroft St, Takapuna

View Sat/Sun 1.15 - 2.00pmwww.bayleys.co.nz/1470073Lynda Betts M 021 278 3024A/h 09 487 [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, DEVONPORT, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

INVESTORS! FAMILIES! 3 LEGAL FLATS!


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SMALL DOG GALLERY Cari Hill: Fragments


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VERNACULAR LOUNGE Antonio Guerrero: Cuban 522 November – 4 December

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SERVICE TO SPORT Pete Seufatu, Andrew Hill, Paul and Carolyn Ranford, and Trevor Donnelly. LONG SERVICE: Mark Giles, Dave Coshan, Ian Grey, Dean Sykes, Carolyn Harper and Pete Buchanan. STAFF SERVICE TO SPORT Rosemarie Close. ATHLETICS Ex-Pupils Cup for intermediate boys athletics champion: Edward Lotawa and Adam Rundle; McIntosh Vase for intermediate girls athletics champion and 1976 Prefects Cup for intermediate girls cross-country champion: Kath-erine Badham; Morris Cup for senior boys field champion, Williamson Cup for senior boys track champion and Wilson Cup for senior boys athletics champion: Donald Coleman; Schultz Cup for senior boys middle-distance champion and Horrocks Cup for senior boys 800m champion: Alex Ferguson; 1977 Prefects Cup for senior girls track champion: Lucy Jacobs; Watt Cup for senior girls athletics champion: Lily Macdonald; Jacko Gill Trophy for supreme female athlete: Eliza McCartney. BADMINTON Jack Lin Cup for senior girls badminton champion: Sunny Lee. BASKETBALL Guldbrandsen Cup for best all-round basketball player: Mylam Sloan. CRICKET Desmond Vaughan Weight Memorial Cup for best team spirit in cricket: Matt Strain (TGS 1st XI); Hewitson Cup for best all-round senior boys cricketer: Sam Hinds. CYCLING The chain ring trophy for com-mitment and consistency in cycling: Ellen Smeed; The Takapuna Grammar female cyclist of the year: Katherine Badham; The Takapuna Grammar male cyclist of the year: Harry Elworthy. GOLF The Golf Cup for senior golf champion: Bridget Connolly. HOCKEY Tokona Cup for team spirit and morale in hockey: Sinead Litt (TGS 2nd XI girls); 1993 Armstrong Cup for service to senior boys hockey: Robin Charlett-Green; Payne Cup for service to senior girls hockey: Danielle Desvaux de Marigny; Armstrong Cup for service to junior boys hockey: Sean Stirling and Tobius Charnley; Armstrong Cup for service to junior girls hockey: Alice Scott-Macdonald and Lucy Hill. NETBALL Tokona Cup for team spirit and morale in netball: Hayley Curham (TGS 11); Jubilee Trophy for service to netball: Ella Nelson; Baker Cup for best netballing goal average: Lucy McCallum; Smith Netball Trophy for most promising senior netball player: Cartier Cookson; Kia Kaha Trophy for senior netball player of the year: Jess Neves. ROWING The Gibbons Trophy for best junior girls rowing crew: Girls u/15 Quad Emerald Schofield; Tonei Cup for best rowing crew: Womens Novice Double; Liberty Soanes and Brianna De Gouw; Hopkins Rowing Cup for boys all-round excellence in rowing: Robin Charlett-Green; White Cup for best rower of the year: Tim Teesdale; Martin Hinks Memorial Trophy for outstanding effort in rowing: Sam Hume. RUGBY Lowe Cup for dedicated effort in 1st

XV: Donald Coleman; Vivienne Donald Memorial Cup for most improved senior rugby player: Iverson Chan-Tung. SAILING Navy Sailing Trophy for Takapuna Grammar School yachtsperson of the year: Airi Kawana. SKIING Takapuna Grammar School skiier of the year: Olivia Koller. SNOWBOARDING Takapuna Grammar School Girls snowboarder of the year: Madeline Christy; NISS Snowboarding Medal - 1st overall junior boys snowboarder: Sam Hunter; Phil Dominick Trophy for snowboarder of the year: Sam Hunter. SOCCER Melita Harrison Trophy for service to senior girls football: Clara Garcia; Haley Bennett trophy for all-round excellence in girls football: Josie Topp; Buchanan Cup for senior girls footballer of the year: Ellen Rowlandson; Waterhouse Cup for senior boys most improved football player: Josh Kirk; Harry Walters Memorial Cup for best team spirit and performance in boys football: Logan Moore (Boys 1st XI ); Sam Hill Cup for service to senior boys football: Jake Helsby; Evitt Cup for senior boys footballer of the year: Jake Helsby. SPECIAL OLYMPICS Hawkins Family trophy for excellence in Special Olympics: Haris Khan. SQUASH Belmont Park Trophy for senior boys squash champion: Christopher Alvey; Belmont Park Trophy for senior girls squash champion: Stacy Choi. SURFING H C Hulme Memorial Trophy for most dedicated and enthusiastic surfer: Hugh Raines; Takapuna Grammar surfer of the year: Lewis Mennie. SWIMMING Sneyd Cup for intermediate boys swimming champion: Ed-ward Lotawa; Wilson Cup for senior boys swimming champion: Hayden Worsfold; Bartrum Cup for senior girls swimming champion: Katie McDougall. TENNIS Izzard Vase for most valuable senior girls tennis player: Carmina Nola; 1951 Tennis Cup for most valuable senior boys tennis player: William Horner. TOUCH RUGBY Senior boys touch-rugby player of the year: James Little. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Clarke Family Trophy for Ultimate Frisbee player of the year: Ella Ganley. VOLLEYBALL Most improved senior girls volleyball player: Zoe Murdock; Most improved senior boys vol-leyball player: Brett O’Neill; Most valuable senior girls volleyball player: Sophia Edgson; Most valuable senior boys volleyball player: Alex Roberts. WATER POLO Kerslake Cup for commitment and dedication to senior girls water polo: Jessica Neves; Kerslake Cup for com-mitment and dedication to senior boys water polo: Hugo Adams; Jones Cup for female water-polo player of the year: Isabelle O’Brien; Shanahan Cup for male water-polo player of the year: Mitchell Donnelly.

Sportsman of the year Markus Sommerville.Sportswoman of the year Eliza McCartney. Epsom Cup most points in sports (girls): Eva Symes. Margaret Moore Cup - service to sport (girls): Ella

Nelson. Geange Trophy - dedicated assistance to sports (boys): Sean Stirling.

Coulson Cup - all round participation and sportsman-ship Aidan Nicholas.

Coach(es) of the year: Morgan Owen and Pete Buchanan.

Team of the year TGS 1st XI Girls Football. Junior Sports Awards will be presented in

December.

Takapuna Grammar School Senior Sports Awards

North Shore Rugby Football Club Inc. AGMNotice is hereby given that the 143rd Annual General meeting of the North Shore Rugby Football Club Inc, will be held at the Clubrooms, Cambridge Tce, Devonport, Thursday 20th November 2014 at 7pm.

Agenda:1. Apologies2. Obituaries3. Confirmation of 142nd AGM Minutes4. 2014 Annual Report5. 2014 Financial Report6. Subscriptions for 20157. Election of Officers & Committee8. Service Awards9. General Business

K TANKARD, CluB SeCReTARy


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More than 500 people took part in the second Bayswater Halloween Bike and Ride event – more than double last year’s turnout.

“In our first year, we expected around 40 and got about 200. This year, we expected 200 and got 543,” says Devonport Commu-nity Coordinator Maria Teape, who helped organise the event.

The walk-and-ride treasure hunt started off at Bayswater Park, went past O’Neill’s Cemetery across the new Northboro Bridge Point and along the foreshore all the way to

the Northboro Reserve Playground.Auckland Transport used the day to pro-

mote cycling and teach a couple of key skills, asking cyclists to give way to walkers and to use their “excuse me” bell when passing them from behind.

Bayswater Halloween bike ride goes off like a rocket

Above left: “I didn’t attack my mum, really”… Sam Barningham (9) dressed up as a crazy butcher. Onlookers gave a second glance while he walked with injured mum Jo, who broke her wrist when falling off a chair while hanging Halloween decorations at home. While above right: Spooky siblings... (from left) brothers Saxton (3) and Quinn (5) Martin are a vampire and a pirate

Magnificent Maleficent…Rosa-May Bewg (9) was best child-costume winner, and keen sausage eater

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Andrew proudly represented New Zealand at the 2014 Australasian Auctioneering Championships and was proud to become this year’s champion! He is an integral part of the Harcourts Devonport team. He has the ability to relax and read the crowd and is committed to creating an amazing experience for all who attend his auctions.

Award winning, prepared to go the extra mile, doing what other auctioneers are not prepared to do and having an attitude of gratitude have contributed to Andrew becoming one of the most sought after auctioneers throughout the country.

If you would like Andrew to represent you and the sale of your home please call any of our Devonport sales team. Check out our website www.devonport.harcourts.co.nz and click on ‘meet the team’.

Andrew Northis the 2014 Australasian Auctioneering Champion!

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A young Peter Blake and his brother Tony feature in a fictional story about a schoolboy’s sailing adventure, which is included in a new book by former Devonport resident Tessa Duder.

In the book Out on the Water: Twelve Tales of the Sea,“Two brothers” is the story of Peter Blake and his younger brother Tony in the 1950s, going to Bayswater School and head-ing down to the Takapuna Yacht Club in the afternoon for a sail in their dinghy Zeddie.

“The elder was tall for his age, with fair hair he liked to wear longer than generally allowed at school. The younger was average height, a wiry child, but stronger than he looked,” writes Duder.

The yacht club was walking distance from the Blake family’s home and their mother watched her sons through binoculars as they crossed the harbour and capsized.

“Tessa’s book celebrates all aspects of sailing and messing about in boats for kids – from Opti racing in the current day to migrating to New Zealand in sailing ships in the 19th century,” says Oratia Media publisher Peter Dowling. Duder has written more than 40 books, including a biography of Margaret Mahy.

Young sailors Peter and Tony Blake immortalised in fiction

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Blake boys out on the water off Bayswater… an illustration of Peter and Tony from the book


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North Shore win Harbour Sevens

North Shore Rugby Club’s championship-winning season continued with a win in the North Harbour Sevens added to its Premier and Premier Reserves championship victories. Pictured above: from left: Standing – Willie Walker (coach), Sam Barton, Ben Blucher, Josh Blucher, Ben Stewart, Jackson Achilles, Nick Turley. Kneeling – Sio Luamanu, Tim Blundell, Luke Hamilton, Alyx Hodgson. Lying down – Willie McFarlane. Absent from photo: Kauri Mackie.

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Waitemata golf course is looking and playing magnificently. The drainage programme has been a major success and the members love it. We are now legitimately a 12 months-a-year club. New to the game? Wishing to return? Or simply wanting a casual round on an easy-walking, park-like course?

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Part-time CARETAKER WANTED

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We are a vibrant family based

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tradespeople. Suit local person.

Min 5 hours a week from $25 p/hr.

Email Graeme by Friday 22 Nov [email protected]

ACCOMMODATION

Cheltenham - stunning luxu-ry. Fully furnished apartment. Steps to the beach. Short term/long term. Phone 445 1118, 022 105 0712.Christmas Accommodation 21st Dec to 9th Jan! Minutes from Narrow Neck Beach, spacious east and west facing decks, 2 dbl, 1 sgl bed. Fab new Kitchen/din-ing/lounge area, private garden and use of car. Ph 021 635518.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]

REST HOMES

Ascot House Retirement Home, quality care with dig-nity in a friendly, family atmos-phere. Phone Shona, 445 2518.

SERVICES OFFERED

AAA Window Cleaning, Free Quote ph David 021 368371.

Acupuncture November promo 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.

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

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.

SERVICES OFFERED

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

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 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.

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.

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

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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.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.

TUITION

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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GrammarTakapunaNOVEMBER 14, 2014SchOOl NEwS


Year 13 prize list – Academic

The graduating class of 2014

TGS staff award winners

Elena Buckley, 1st Art Photography (Photolife Award)Tamara Bullock, Excellence GermanTessa Carey, 1st Dance Daekeun (Sam) Cho, 1st Mathematics with Calculus, Distinction PhysicsHenry Cornwell, Distinction Biology Annalise Cruickshank, Excellence Special Education Bridie Dixon, Excellence Music TheatreHarry Elworthy, Distinction Year 13 IB Science, Distinction Year 13 IB MathematicsShaleen Farrell, 1st Classics (the C.C. Robinson Award)Kate Harris, 1st Art History (the Margaret Cullingworth Award), Distinction HistoryMadeleine Hay, Excellence French, 1st History (the Toynbee Cup)Jake Helsby, 1st Physical Education (the Wareham Shield)Hannah Hood, Distinction Year 13 IB Spanish Ab InitioMadison Johnson, 1st Business Studies, 1st Accounting (the Margaret Cullingworth

Award), Excellence GeographyToshiki Kogiso, Distinction Chemistry, 1st Physics, Distinction Mathematics with Statistics (Short Shield)Jasmin Krishnan, 1st HealthSi Jing (Joy) Lai, Excellence Year 13 IB Arts Lucy Lim, 1st Art Design (the Benefitz Award)Madeline Lloyd, Distinction BiologyLovely Maralit, Excellence TourismJames McArthur, Excellence Year 13 IB Spanish Ab InitioLiam Mullane, 1st EconomicsEui Chan (Lucy) Oh, Distinction Year 13 IB Individuals and Societies, Distinction Year 13 IB LiteratureSamim Ozyurteri, 1st Biology, 1st Chemistry, Distinction Mathematics with CalculusAdam Purcell, Excellence Technology Furniture MakingThomasina Robinson-Chen, Distinction English, Distinction History, 1st Mathematics with Statistics

Neeve Sew Hoy, 1st Art PaintingElla Sheehy, Excellence Technology Soft Materials Young Eun (Alice) Song, Excellence JapaneseDavid Sorrenson, Excellence Year 13 IB Individuals and Societies, Excellence Year 13 IB Mathematics, Excellence Year 13 IB LiteratureBrooke Stilwell, Excellence Te Reo MaoriRachel Sykes, 1st English for LiteracyMax Tang, 1st Music, 1st Design Visual CommunicationLaurence Tews, Distinction Mathematics with StatisticsLinda Vu, 1st HospitalitySamara Wash, 1st DramaBen Wilks, Excellence Year 13 IB ScienceGrace Woods, 1st English (the Sam Dorrington Memorial Award)Gavin Woodward, Excellence Technology Resistant Materials (the Whitecliffe Timber Award)Maya Wyatt, 1st Media Studies

Senior Prize-giving was a wonderful celebration for more than 200 recipients of awards from Years 11 – 13. It was also a celebration of success by teachers in various categories.

There are a growing number of awards for staff. The Staff Travel Award has been presented every year since 1996. This year it has gone to Mr David Stent, HOD Music, who will use the grant to travel to China to investigate aspects of music teaching there.

A relatively new award is the H. C. Hulme Memorial Prize for a teacher who has contributed most significantly to the co-curricular programmes in the school. Harold Charles Hulme was an early pupil at Takapuna Grammar, who died of his wounds on

Crete in the Second World War, aged 27. Mr “TGS Football”, and the International Baccalaureate CAS co-ordinator, Mr Steve Smith has won this for 2014.

Students get to vote for an outstanding teacher to assist the Board of Trustees with selecting “The Staff Award”. By the level of applause the recipient, Mr Dave Thrasher, was a very popular choice. Harcourts Cooper & Co, through Phil Clark and Peter Ayton, have added a new prize called “Service to teaching” and again the recipient, Maths teacher, Mr Paul Joseph, was a well received announcement.

Highlights of the Year 13 awards were as follows:

Senior Prizegiving Special AwardsHannah Patterson, Academic Excellence Year 12Max Griffiths, Academic Excellence Year 11Tamara Bullock, Spooner CupAndy Song, White CupEdward Lotawa, The Chubb Cleverdon CupGOLD MERIT BADGESRobin Charlett-Green, Hockey, Adventure Racing, Sports Council, Rowing, PSSP Sam Hume, Rugby, Rowing, Radio Roar, Ball CommitteeTamara Bullock, Hockey, Basketball, Sports Council, Ultimate FrisbeeCITATIONS FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCESabina Giurgiu, Merit award Rodney Walshe Ireland Essay CompetitionSamim Ozyurteri, Mathematics 97% in the University of Auckland Max paperSam Copp, Football - New Zealand Under 20 football teamKatherine Badham, Duathlon and Cycling 1st in the NZSS Under 16 championship, 2nd in the NZSS Individual CyclingKatie McDougall, Synchronised Swimming Silver Medal Oceania championship 1st in the NZSS ChampionshipHarry Elworthy, Cycling - NZ Under 17 Cycling Squad, 2nd in the NZSS Individual Cycling ChampionshipErica Gatland, Climbing - NZ Under 18 and Open Woman Outdoor Bouldering teamEliza McCartney, 1ST NZ Junior Athletics Pole Vault ChampionshipMaya Wyatt, Theatre – Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Youth Shakespeare CompanyAndy Song, Theatre - Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Youth Shakespeare School Produc-tionCourtney Giles, Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Medal AwardMarkus Somerville, YachtingMadison Johnson, NZ Diabetes Society awardHOuSE TROPHY TainuiAndy Song, Peninsular CupAndy Song, Farquarson Shield – Senior Speech winnerHenry Watts, Year 11 Speech CupElaine Zhang, Margaret Campbell ShieldNeeve Sew Hoy, Mike Donald Memorial AwardLiam Hill, Tony Steele AwardBrooke Stilwell, Post AwardAlice Song, AFS Award

Danielle Desvaux de Marigny, Zonta International Leadership AwardSabina Giurgiu, The Library Service AwardTim Phimester, The Auckland City BursaryLydia Knott, Aroha CupJonny Raey, Daniel James TrophyValentina De Bruin, Success CupSoo Min Bae, Malcolm Fairgray Cup for HorticultureLauren Burton, Prentice AwardIverson Chan-Tung, Devonport Rotary Cup for Academic EndeavourLucy Lim, Benefitz Graphic Design Scholar-shipVailoa Penn, Ex-Pupils’ ScholarshipLiam Mullane, The BNZ AwardMadeleine Hay and Grace Woods, The BNZ Awards for “Being good with money”Ha Yeon Kim, TGS International Student ScholarshipToshiki Kogiso, Rowan Nicks ScholarshipSamim Ozyurteri, Warren Mason ScholarshipThomasina Robinson-Chen, The Dorace Mason ScholarshipJackson Tuhiwai, The PTA Encouragement AwardSophie Wynn, Devonport RSA Memorial Trust Service AwardLovely Maralit, Devonport Rotary Scholarship

uNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPSMaya Wyatt, David Sorrenson, Harry Elworthy, University of Auckland ScholarshipsNeeve Sew Hoy, The AUT Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Sophie Turner, The AUT Business and Law Faculty Award Harry Elworthy and Sophie Wynn, The Prefects Training Programme Shield Maryam Alhaseny, Ella Sheehy, Massey University’s Vice Chancellor’s High Achievers Scholarships (Arts)Madeline Lloyd, Massey University Vice Chancellor’s High Achievers Scholarship (Academic)Alice Song, Matthew Chandler, Lucy Eaglesome, Samara Wash, Victoria University Academic Excellence ScholarshipsCourtney Giles, University of Canterbury College of Engineer-ing High Achievers Scholarship

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David Stent (far left), Dave Thrasher (left), Paul Joseph (above left), Steve Smith (above right)




Year 13 prize list – Academic

The graduating class of 2014

TGS staff award winners

Elena Buckley, 1st Art Photography (Photolife Award)Tamara Bullock, Excellence GermanTessa Carey, 1st Dance Daekeun (Sam) Cho, 1st Mathematics with Calculus, Distinction PhysicsHenry Cornwell, Distinction Biology Annalise Cruickshank, Excellence Special Education Bridie Dixon, Excellence Music TheatreHarry Elworthy, Distinction Year 13 IB Science, Distinction Year 13 IB MathematicsShaleen Farrell, 1st Classics (the C.C. Robinson Award)Kate Harris, 1st Art History (the Margaret Cullingworth Award), Distinction HistoryMadeleine Hay, Excellence French, 1st History (the Toynbee Cup)Jake Helsby, 1st Physical Education (the Wareham Shield)Hannah Hood, Distinction Year 13 IB Spanish Ab InitioMadison Johnson, 1st Business Studies, 1st Accounting (the Margaret Cullingworth

Award), Excellence GeographyToshiki Kogiso, Distinction Chemistry, 1st Physics, Distinction Mathematics with Statistics (Short Shield)Jasmin Krishnan, 1st HealthSi Jing (Joy) Lai, Excellence Year 13 IB Arts Lucy Lim, 1st Art Design (the Benefitz Award)Madeline Lloyd, Distinction BiologyLovely Maralit, Excellence TourismJames McArthur, Excellence Year 13 IB Spanish Ab InitioLiam Mullane, 1st EconomicsEui Chan (Lucy) Oh, Distinction Year 13 IB Individuals and Societies, Distinction Year 13 IB LiteratureSamim Ozyurteri, 1st Biology, 1st Chemistry, Distinction Mathematics with CalculusAdam Purcell, Excellence Technology Furniture MakingThomasina Robinson-Chen, Distinction English, Distinction History, 1st Mathematics with Statistics

Neeve Sew Hoy, 1st Art PaintingElla Sheehy, Excellence Technology Soft Materials Young Eun (Alice) Song, Excellence JapaneseDavid Sorrenson, Excellence Year 13 IB Individuals and Societies, Excellence Year 13 IB Mathematics, Excellence Year 13 IB LiteratureBrooke Stilwell, Excellence Te Reo MaoriRachel Sykes, 1st English for LiteracyMax Tang, 1st Music, 1st Design Visual CommunicationLaurence Tews, Distinction Mathematics with StatisticsLinda Vu, 1st HospitalitySamara Wash, 1st DramaBen Wilks, Excellence Year 13 IB ScienceGrace Woods, 1st English (the Sam Dorrington Memorial Award)Gavin Woodward, Excellence Technology Resistant Materials (the Whitecliffe Timber Award)Maya Wyatt, 1st Media Studies

Senior Prize-giving was a wonderful celebration for more than 200 recipients of awards from Years 11 – 13. It was also a celebration of success by teachers in various categories.

There are a growing number of awards for staff. The Staff Travel Award has been presented every year since 1996. This year it has gone to Mr David Stent, HOD Music, who will use the grant to travel to China to investigate aspects of music teaching there.

A relatively new award is the H. C. Hulme Memorial Prize for a teacher who has contributed most significantly to the co-curricular programmes in the school. Harold Charles Hulme was an early pupil at Takapuna Grammar, who died of his wounds on

Crete in the Second World War, aged 27. Mr “TGS Football”, and the International Baccalaureate CAS co-ordinator, Mr Steve Smith has won this for 2014.

Students get to vote for an outstanding teacher to assist the Board of Trustees with selecting “The Staff Award”. By the level of applause the recipient, Mr Dave Thrasher, was a very popular choice. Harcourts Cooper & Co, through Phil Clark and Peter Ayton, have added a new prize called “Service to teaching” and again the recipient, Maths teacher, Mr Paul Joseph, was a well received announcement.

Highlights of the Year 13 awards were as follows:

Senior Prizegiving Special AwardsHannah Patterson, Academic Excellence Year 12Max Griffiths, Academic Excellence Year 11Tamara Bullock, Spooner CupAndy Song, White CupEdward Lotawa, The Chubb Cleverdon CupGOLD MERIT BADGESRobin Charlett-Green, Hockey, Adventure Racing, Sports Council, Rowing, PSSP Sam Hume, Rugby, Rowing, Radio Roar, Ball CommitteeTamara Bullock, Hockey, Basketball, Sports Council, Ultimate FrisbeeCITATIONS FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCESabina Giurgiu, Merit award Rodney Walshe Ireland Essay CompetitionSamim Ozyurteri, Mathematics 97% in the University of Auckland Max paperSam Copp, Football - New Zealand Under 20 football teamKatherine Badham, Duathlon and Cycling 1st in the NZSS Under 16 championship, 2nd in the NZSS Individual CyclingKatie McDougall, Synchronised Swimming Silver Medal Oceania championship 1st in the NZSS ChampionshipHarry Elworthy, Cycling - NZ Under 17 Cycling Squad, 2nd in the NZSS Individual Cycling ChampionshipErica Gatland, Climbing - NZ Under 18 and Open Woman Outdoor Bouldering teamEliza McCartney, 1ST NZ Junior Athletics Pole Vault ChampionshipMaya Wyatt, Theatre – Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Youth Shakespeare CompanyAndy Song, Theatre - Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Youth Shakespeare School Produc-tionCourtney Giles, Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Medal AwardMarkus Somerville, YachtingMadison Johnson, NZ Diabetes Society awardHOuSE TROPHY TainuiAndy Song, Peninsular CupAndy Song, Farquarson Shield – Senior Speech winnerHenry Watts, Year 11 Speech CupElaine Zhang, Margaret Campbell ShieldNeeve Sew Hoy, Mike Donald Memorial AwardLiam Hill, Tony Steele AwardBrooke Stilwell, Post AwardAlice Song, AFS Award

Danielle Desvaux de Marigny, Zonta International Leadership AwardSabina Giurgiu, The Library Service AwardTim Phimester, The Auckland City BursaryLydia Knott, Aroha CupJonny Raey, Daniel James TrophyValentina De Bruin, Success CupSoo Min Bae, Malcolm Fairgray Cup for HorticultureLauren Burton, Prentice AwardIverson Chan-Tung, Devonport Rotary Cup for Academic EndeavourLucy Lim, Benefitz Graphic Design Scholar-shipVailoa Penn, Ex-Pupils’ ScholarshipLiam Mullane, The BNZ AwardMadeleine Hay and Grace Woods, The BNZ Awards for “Being good with money”Ha Yeon Kim, TGS International Student ScholarshipToshiki Kogiso, Rowan Nicks ScholarshipSamim Ozyurteri, Warren Mason ScholarshipThomasina Robinson-Chen, The Dorace Mason ScholarshipJackson Tuhiwai, The PTA Encouragement AwardSophie Wynn, Devonport RSA Memorial Trust Service AwardLovely Maralit, Devonport Rotary Scholarship

uNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPSMaya Wyatt, David Sorrenson, Harry Elworthy, University of Auckland ScholarshipsNeeve Sew Hoy, The AUT Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Sophie Turner, The AUT Business and Law Faculty Award Harry Elworthy and Sophie Wynn, The Prefects Training Programme Shield Maryam Alhaseny, Ella Sheehy, Massey University’s Vice Chancellor’s High Achievers Scholarships (Arts)Madeline Lloyd, Massey University Vice Chancellor’s High Achievers Scholarship (Academic)Alice Song, Matthew Chandler, Lucy Eaglesome, Samara Wash, Victoria University Academic Excellence ScholarshipsCourtney Giles, University of Canterbury College of Engineer-ing High Achievers Scholarship

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DAVID SORRENSON,PROXIME ACCESSIT

David Stent (far left), Dave Thrasher (left), Paul Joseph (above left), Steve Smith (above right)


Basil out of frame in Fawlty Towers set buildingMembers of Company Theatre have been

hard at work constructing the most complicated set in its 30-year history.

There must be nothing faulty in the Rose Centre set if the actors are to survive the upcom-ing production of More Fawlty Towers intact.

Local builder Phil Davis and a construction team of 12 volunteers have spent two weekends building a double-storey hotel, strong enough to hold a cast of 20.

Following the success of three episodes of the much-loved sitcom in 2012, Company Theatre is presenting ATouch of Class, Basil the Rat, and The Kipper and the Corpse at the Rose Centre from 15-29 November.

Ian and Kate Birch, who live in Bayswater, appear as husband and wife Mr and Mrs Watson in A Touch of Class and Mr and Mrs White in The Kipper and the Corpse. The pair immigrated to New Zealand three years ago from the UK – where they were actively involved in amateur dramatics – and have thrown themselves into the production. Ian was heard to comment that although he had been involved in constructing many sets back in England, none of them were anywhere near as complicated as this one.

To book tickets phone 445 9900 or email [email protected]

• Due to unprecedented demand, there will be an extra performance on 18 November at 8pm, when all tickets will be $20. Not a Fawlty join in sight…set building team Ian Birch (left) and Phil

Davis framing up doors

Two New Zealand opera world luminar-ies will be talking about all things opera at an upcoming Devonport Library Associates event.

Donald Trott, a current Director of New Zealand Opera and founder of Whanganui’s New Zealand Opera School, will join Stuart Maunder, the new General Director of NZ Opera.

The event was set down for Thursday 13 November at 7.30 pm at the Deport Artspace, 32 Clarence St.

Library event for opera lovers

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Fun at the fair (clockwise from left)… Olivia Lane (11) with Chip Chip the chick, Scott Murphy (12) tried his luck at fence building with the help of Peter Wolfkamp from The Block NZ TV show, while Sophie Bell-Booth (3) enjoyed her turn on the pony ride


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Art grows out of garden project

Over on the next hill, Robyn Gibson’s Spiral soft sculpture installation on Mt Vic could be seen from a large part of Auckland

Arty culture… Penny Clark with her paintings of the community garden project

Admiring the works… Rosemary and Peter Cranswick (at left), while the Devonport Community Choir kept people entertained (above)

What started as a bit of fun at the Devonport Community Garden for art-ist Penny Clark bloomed into a spectular exhibition at Mt Cambria park as part the Devonport Arts Festival.

Clark, who lives around the corner from the park, visited the garden every Wednes-day afternoon over a year and painted the changes occuring.

The result was Art and Two Veg, compris-ing around 35 works, “which were a bit of fun and outside of what I’m usually doing,” said Clark.


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Devonport came alive through art last weekend. The revived bi-annual Arts Festival, in its second year, grew in artist and crowd participation with a series of exhibitions and events on the streets and around town.

The event featured functions and shows all last week and finishes this weekend on November 16.

Streets, walls and trees of colour

Blooming with talent… Cinzah Merkens (above) composing a wall of graffiti art on the Firefly building in Wynyard St, while (at left) the Devonport Woolly Tree outside the new library was irresistable to Karo-Lynn (3) and Karla-Grace (2) Heijns


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A glass artist since 1979, Peter Raos is ex-hibiting at the Depot for the first time as part of the Out Of the Square works by 19 artists.

Nikau Forest Glass – groves of six glasses – were also produced by Raos to mark Con-servation Week and highlight the threat to

New Zealand’s native forests.“I chose nikau, a symbol of our native

forest, because it echoes the shape of old English wine glasses and the colour of me-dieval forest glass.” Huge amounts of wood were needed to fire furnaces to make the glass

and it was one of the industries that caused the mass loss of European forests.

Raos said he had enjoyed being part of the group art exhibition as “art can be lonely.”

He was pleased Devonport Arts Festival had been given a new lease of life.

Out of the square and into the forest

Nikau Forest Glass… wine glasses by Peter Raos

Passionate about art… Linda Gair opens the Outside the Square exhibition at the Depot last Saturday


Eyes in the back of her head

Art of recycling… artist Robyn Gibson found three letters that New World supermarket was throwing away and “had a bit of fun with them” for her contribution to the Out of the Square exhibition, which opened at the Depot last Saturday. Featuring 19 artists, the exhibition runs until November 20.

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