• Could this be sepsis?

    From survival to purpose, the story of a North Shore...

    Northcote-raised and now Unsworth Heights local Anthony Hurst knows just how quickly life can change. In 2020, what...


    By: Liz Cannon
    issue 176 july 2026
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  • Light up your winter

    Takapuna Winter Lights returns to dazzle the Shore 

    There’s something magical about winter nights in Takapuna, and this July, that magic returns in spectacular...


    By: Channel Magazine
    issue 176 july 2026
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  • Glide back in time – a celebration of 50 years...

    North Shore theatre lovers are in for a special night as Phoenix Theatre marks a milestone moment: 50 years...


    By: Channel Magazine
    issue 176 july 2026
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  • One stadium for one city

    I’ve been writing this column for 13 or 14 years, and never before have I had so much feedback, which...


    By: Simon Gundry
    issue 176 july 2026
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  • Get cosy and make the best of winter!

    Hygge ("hooga") is a Danish and Norwegian concept of taking time away from the daily rush to enjoy...


    By: Paula Arblaster
    issue 176 july 2026
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Featured Articles

Changing hearing for good on the North Shore

Picture a person wearing hearing aids. What do you see? What do they look like? How much did they pay for them? Do...

By: Channel Magazine
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issue 176 july 2026

A season to celebrate

Welcome to our bumper 104-page July issue of Channel Mag. As I write, it’s a cold, late-June day with the...

By: Aidan Bennett
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issue 176 july 2026

Sherwood School turns 50

Share your story and join the celebration!

Sherwood School is celebrating an incredible 50 years in 2026, and we’re inviting our whole community –...

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issue 176 july 2026

Shop the Shore in July

LAZYPAWS PET STORE        Korean pet treats have arrived at Lazypaws! If your dog loves...

By: Channel Magazine
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issue 176 july 2026

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