Christine Young

2 months ago | channelmag.co.nz | Christine Young

Features Tags: Albany/Greenhithe Community News General Interviews North Shore based Dame Julie Chapman was awarded a DNZM in this year’s New Year’s Honours for “services to children and the community.” That standard statement scarcely seems to do justice to what she has achieved. Christine Young talks to Dame Julie about her achievements, her background and what drives her in her work for children and animals.

Dec 1, 2024 | channelmag.co.nz | Christine Young

Features Tags: Devonport Milford Northcote/Birkenhead Takapuna The Bays Albany/Greenhithe Community News Entertainment General Where better than the North Shore for a summer staycation? Make the most of early summer to explore local beaches, bush walks, cycleways, pump tracks and more. Add in special events, and activities for those less keen on the outdoors or for those (rare, we hope) wet days over summer, and there’s something for everyone.

Oct 29, 2024 | channelmag.co.nz | Christine Young

Features Individuals and households need to be ready for the worst, says Lynn Dawson, a member of the Devonport Peninsula Emergency Support Group, which recently produced an emergency readiness plan and a pamphlet outlining what to do in and how to prepare for an emergency. Christine Young looks at what two local communities are doing and have done in the face of catastrophic and unexpected events. Across Auckland, the floods of January 2023 caught many unprepared and far from ready.

Sep 2, 2024 | channelmag.co.nz | Christine Young

Features Tags: Devonport Milford Northcote/Birkenhead Takapuna The Bays Albany/Greenhithe Community News Entertainment Interviews Sam Smith is a comedian, MC, podcaster, children’s author, television star, ex-dentist, musician, raconteur extraordinaire – and host and MC of two key events in MS Awareness Week this month. Christine Young tries to keep up as Sam talks about his many and varied talents.

Jul 29, 2024 | channelmag.co.nz | Christine Young

Features Tags: Devonport Milford Northcote/Birkenhead Takapuna The Bays Albany/Greenhithe Community News Sports General Interviews While we – and the world – focused on the Olympic Games in Paris last month, two North Harbour athletes had their sights focused on representing New Zealand at the Special Olympics World Winter Games (WWG) in Torino in 2025 – the biggest world sports event to be held next year.