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In the Channel: Celebrating Excellence...

On a Saturday morning in mid-July I decided it was time I did something about my wardrobe. In short, I was long overdue for a bit of a style makeover – according to my dear wife and two lovely daughters. For me clothes shopping has always been a chore. Not something I really enjoy. Being a ‘bit...

In the Channel: Celebrating Excellence...

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VIEWS FROM THE BEACH: by Peter White

Exciting times ahead for our area An overview of what is happening in Takapuna Beach from Business Association General Manager – Peter White. Residents of the North Shore are fortunate to have such a strong hospitality and entertainment cluster in Takapuna Beach giving us a variety of...

VIEWS FROM THE BEACH: by Peter White

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FEATURE: Your Guide to the Super City

Your guide to the Super City On October 9 Aucklanders make history and go to the polls to vote for the first mayor, city council and local boards of the new Auckland Super City. The Super City is the amalgamation of Auckland’s eight councils into a single new entity called the Auckland...

FEATURE: Your Guide to the Super City

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STAND UP PADDLING: with Mark Jackson

Our regular Stand Up Paddling (SUP) contributor is the energetic Mark Jackson, North Shore native and owner of Stand Up South Pacific Ltd, who is helping to introduce SUP to Aotearoa and especially to his Hauraki/Takapuna home town. Jackson exclaims; “The Hauraki Gulf ! It’s gotta be one of...

STAND UP PADDLING: with Mark Jackson

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SHORE SPORT: North Harbour Rugby

Must have book for local rugby followers Anyone who believes that North Harbour, especially its representative A side, has been one of rugby’s great under-achievers, might have a different view if he or she reads the history which has been produced to help celebrate the union’s 25th jubilee. ...

SHORE SPORT: North Harbour Rugby

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The Channel Interview: Tom Gerrard, Principal of Rosmini College

Tom Gerrard - 34 years at the helm of Rosmini College In each issue of CHANNEL we are keen to highlight those in our community who are making a difference - the local personalities, characters and leaders who make our community what it is. One such person is Tom Gerrard, the long-serving Principal of...

The Channel Interview: Tom Gerrard, Principal of Rosmini College

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THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT with Shane Cortese

Loads of X-Factor If there’s one thing I love about the arts and the theatre it’s seeing someone perform who has the X-Factor. You know when you see them, they are the ones who without trying, capture your attention, you can’t help but be drawn in. It’s a select few that have this and it...

THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT with Shane Cortese

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Wines & Cheeses with Liz Wheadon

Our monthly Channel Wines and Cheeses columnist is Liz Wheadon, General Manager of Glengarry Wines. Initially interested in a career in the culinary area, whilst living for a year in the UK, Liz had the opportunity to attend a Cordon Bleu course in London. She found herself drawn to wine, which quickly...

Wines & Cheeses with Liz Wheadon

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