In the Channel
Starting off 2012 in style!
When we decided to publish this ambitious monthly magazine for the Shore we knew that the February issue would always be a challenging one. This is due to the very short time frame, after the festive season, that we have to get it all together. But I am thrilled with our first effort for 2012. This issue has set a pretty good standard for us to build on and further grow the magazine during the year.I can also assure you we are not about to sit still during 2012. We are going to be innovative with Channel Magazine to ensure we play our part in reinforcing how lucky we all are to be living and working in this fantastic little corner of the world. A key focus will also continue to be encouraging people to support our businesses and always consider “first buying local”.
On that note I want to send out a big thanks to all the businesses who advertise in Channel Magazine – therefore supporting our ongoing efforts. We have some great local businesses and we are determined to produce a great vehicle in which we can tell their stories.
What we have been good at is getting a good balance between non-commercial and commercial content. As you read through this issue you will discover some great non-commercial and community articles. Lots of reading – and it’s free!
We are thrilled once again to highlight the Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival. This is an iconic event that deserves support, which is something we will continue to do. Organiser Gavin Busch – backed by new sponsor More FM – has a great programme organised for the 2012 festival. We highlight it all with a major feature in this issue.
Over the past few months I have unfortunately spent a great deal of time visiting my mother who has had two lots of major surgery, and recovery, at North Shore Hospital. What I have discovered is that we have a fantastic local hospital, staffed by some fantastic medical professionals. The care that the doctors, nurses and others have provided for my mother has been nothing short of outstanding and I wish to thank them very much. Thankfully Mum is now on the mend. It is heartwarming to also read about the similar experience Eddie de Heer, president of the Devonport Business Association, had at North Shore Hospital when he had a health scare over the Christmas/New Year period. He writes about it in his regular column. So well done to those at the hospital who are doing this great work. You put up with a great deal and we only often hear about the problems in the media. Hopefully this corrects things a little bit, and acknowledges the very important part you play in our community.
Enjoy reading this bumper issue of Channel Magazine, which is over 30 pages bigger than our February issue 12 months ago.
- Aidan and the team at Benefitz
Email: aidan@benefitz.co.nz
Twitter: @AidanLBennett / @channelmag
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