It’s September and things are warming up! We are proud to present another hot issue of Channel Mag - 108 pages full of reading – with something for everyone!

As usual, we’ve got great interviews with loads of Shore people. There are some of the very best retirement lifestyle villages located right here on the Shore. In our Q&A feature for this issue, we talk to four active residents about their hobbies and retirement lifestyles.
Christine Young has done an interesting interview with Devonport architect Julie Stout. Her recent efforts around conveying ideas for the future of Devonport village are very interesting.
Paula Arblaster has done an excellent piece on Shaun Quincey, who has put up his hand to succeed Fantail & Turtle’s Travis Field as chair of the Big Buddy charity. Well known for rowing the Tasman as a young fellow, Shaun has enjoyed success in business and is now giving back. It’s heartwarming.
I’ve caught the 'Padel bug'. For this issue, I was tasked with interviewing Julian Brown about his growing Pacific Padel business that will install three Padel courts in central Takapuna in the coming months. I visited their existing courts in Albany and had a hit – and I’m hooked. This will be a wonderful addition to the vibrancy of Takapuna.
During my short political career, the future of the Takapuna Boating Club’s Bayswater facility was something we were always keen to solve. I was involved in early discussions with MP Simon Watts three or four years ago about the need to change legislation. It is a thrill to see that this has now been achieved at long last, which means the building can be commercially leased and restored. I talk to Simon Watts and Takapuna Boating Club Commodore Wendy Baker about this change and the club’s plans for the landmark building. Well done, Simon, on making this happen!
Enjoy your FREE Channel Mag and have a great September!

Aidan Bennett, QSM
Publisher, Channel Magazine
Founder & Managing Director, Benefitz
aidan@benefitz.co.nz