The latest Takapuna Beach Business Association networking evening was a convivial affair, held at Fortieth & Hurstmere. A capacity crowd was entertained by WD40Trio and enjoyed a “stand-up degustation” from each of the Fortieth & Hurstmere restaurants and food outlets, introduced by each of the proprietors. Food ranged from Poké Poké and Bird on a Wire salads to Burger Burger sliders, crispy pork belly from El Humero, and pasta from Dantes, finishing with mini-cupcakes from Bluebell’s Cakery. Local MP Maggie Barry took time out from electioneering to join the crowd and announce her engagement to partner Grant Kerr.