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A new show by Danny Bhoy, a tale of heroism by a local Parksafe officer and more in this edition of shorelife


	What's on: Danny Bhoy ... Your Council: Angels honoured in civic ceremoney ... Your neighbourhood: Jane chalks up bravery honour ...

What's On in North Shore City

Danny Bhoy brings his new show to the Bruce Mason Centre Danny Bhoy: This laugh-a-minute comedian is riding a wave of success all the way from the “Just for Laughs Comedy Festival” in Montreal to New Zealand – in time for his stand alone tour on 21 August. Danny has a long history of coming to New Zealand and has performed to sell-out houses each time.

His new show is about heroism and the inevitability of failure and it was so popular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, that he became the top selling comedian there. This tour is bound to be another sell-out so you’ll need to be in quick! More information

Ryan Adams and The Cardinals: They’re back for the first time in two years, performing songs from their new album “Easy, Tiger”. Fans of this polished group will also be treated to numbers from their previous eight albums. Wherever they go, this quintet provokes rave reviews, and their whistle-stop visit on 15 and 16 August promises to bring you one of this year’s most memorable shows. More information

Clive James ‘Out on his own, irreverent and to the point’: There’s still time to book the babysitter and head out for a night with the irrepressible Clive James, raconteur extraordinaire. This tour follows on the heels of his successful one-man show around the British Isles where he talked about everything except the book he had just published, North Face of Soho, his fourth book of memoirs. Book your seats now and prepare to be entertained like you never have been before! More information

Timothy Gordon’s Company Z Dance: This is a highly professional group of classical and contemporary artists who move with an expression and grace that is all their own. They are highly trained nationally and internationally in their own fields and together provide a diverse and dynamic repertoire of dance. Don’t miss this truly artistic group, directed by Wellington dance artist Timothy Gordon. More information

2007 Auckland Squash Open: This is a PSA World Men’s Professional 1 Star event so expect to see top quality action on the court from 16 to 19 August. This tournament is open to international professional players and there are likely to be top seeded players from Australia and other Pacific Rim nations vying for this title. Go the Kiwis! More information

Your Council

Angels honoured in civic ceremony: North Shore City honoured members of its community at a ceremony recently that highlighted the tireless and selfless work many people contribute on a daily basis.

The Citywide Civic Award for 2006 was presented to Alison Ogg.

Mrs Ogg works tirelessly for the community in many capacities including being a life member of the Auckland Brain Injury Association, an active member of both the Federation of Graduate Women and Age Concern – passing on her expertise in nutrition to the latter organisation each week as part of its “Eat Well, Live Well” programme.

Cameron Calkoen received the only youth award for helping to build a Vanuatu hospital in 2006. The 23-year old is also an ambassador for the North Shore Life Centre and the Kids Help Foundation and received his nomination for helping disabled youth to aim high despite adversity.

Other winners of community awards included:

Sue Lim, Albany
Tom Cotter, Birkenhead/Northcote
Denys Oldham, Devonport,
Bonnie Williams, East Coast Bays,
Terry Cockfield, Glenfield
Kay and Olywn Barbour, Takapuna

The Business Award went to Benefitz Advertising and Graphics for its sponsorship and support of not-for-profit organisations and North Shore Guides received the Organisation Award for Health and Wellbeing.

The Organisation Award for Arts and Culture went to Mairangi Arts Centre Trust and the Sport and Leisure Organisation Award was presented to the Takapuna Boating Club.

No nominations were received for organisation, heritage and environment. More information

Swell response for tsunami alert system: Nearly 10,000 people in the city’s most at risk areas have responded to the call to be included in council’s new Tsunami Alert System database which is designed to warn thousands of North Shore people in the event of a tsunami emergency. More information

Taking care of the air we breathe: Did you know that every day we inhale around 14,000 litres of air as we take 26,000 breaths? If that air is polluted, it can damage your health. Where pollution impacts on the quality of air within North Shore City, the Auckland Regional Council should be contacted to do something about it. More information

NSCC Takes off with TravelWise schools: Around 35 North Shore schools have signed on to the successful TravelWise programme that encourages students to walk, cycle or bus to school as part of reducing traffic congestion and improving fitness and safety. More information

Your Neighbourhood

Jane chalks up bravery honour: A would-be robber got more than he bargained for when he tried to rob a Takapuna fruit and vegetable store recently. Parksafe officer Jane Watts was on duty when she saw a hooded teenager trying to rob the store. Flying into action, Jane ran at the attacker wielding her chalk stick and duly sent him and his accomplice packing.

Grateful store owner Vannkheng Mao paid tribute to Jane’s brave actions at a special tribute ceremony given by North Shore City councillors to Jane where she was awarded with a certificate for bravery.

Jane said that in spite of hurting her leg during the incident she would do it all again if she saw someone else in need of help.

“I saw someone in need of help and so I helped them,” she said. “That’s just what you do; it’s part of everyday life.”

Mayor George Wood presented Jane with her certificate and a gift voucher in recognition of her bravery.

The citation reads: ‘This certificate is awarded to honour Ms Watts’ bravery and to mark the city’s gratitude for a selfless act which was beyond the call of duty’.

A former Police area commander, Mr Wood said that on behalf of the community the council was grateful for her actions.

“We’re proud to mark the efforts of a staff member who has performed above and beyond the call of duty,” he said.

Far from being the parking “control freaks” they are often unfairly called, Parksafe wardens play an important role in the business community by ensuring the parking spaces are regularly “turned over”. If cars could stay in the same space all day, there would be no room for new customers to come into town and park, and the businesses would suffer.

And when you have Parksafe officers of Jane Watts’ calibre, the community can also feel comfortable that there are caring people out there who may just be in the right place at the right time if help is needed.

North Shore City recognised as safe community: North Shore City has been recognised as a World Health Organisation (WHO) safe community – one of around 100 communities world-wide to have been designated as such. More information

Fred Thomas Drive extension open to traffic: A major part of improving traffic flow into North Shore City came to fruition last month with the opening of the extension of Fred Thomas Drive to Esmonde Road. More information

Taking action on urban design: One of the ways North Shore City Council is identifying better urban design outcomes is to involve more experts in hearing resource consent applications for major projects. This will ultimately improve the quality of the built environment – and consequently people’s quality of life – across the city. More information

Parks purchase serves city’s north: Albany can look forward to enjoying a further 7000sq metres of parkland thanks to the North Shore City Council recently buying four sections for this purpose. More information

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