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Christmas at ArborioIf it’s time to organise your Christmas function, why not book it at one of the best spots in NewPlymouth? Arborio offers guests stunning views of the sea and Wind Wand and with indoor andoutdoor dining options, it doesn’t matter what the weather is doing. Photos Roger RichardsonWith set menus to fit the companybudget, plus champagne breakfasts, aswell as cocktails on the deck, Arborio isalso a great option for social clubs andeven extended families who want to gettogether for Christmas festivities, butmay be limited by space or timing.SPRING DININGAn exciting spring menu has beencreated by Head Chef Steve Rasmussen.Crispy pork belly with leek encased pork& prawn mousse, candied hazelnuts,watercress & a soy & ginger beurreblanc (gluten free) or Pan fried salmonfillet with paua & potato beignets,sautéed peppered courgette & a romescosauce and more delicious dishes.GREAT PRICING EVERY DAYAffordable pricing makes Arborio afixture in local lives – it’s not just an‘occasional’ place, though it is alsothe perfect place for special occasions,like weddings, 50th birthdays and keyanniversaries, with the Puke Ariki foyeravailable to host bigger functions of upto 200 people.“We find we are really popular forpost-weddings brunches and oftenhear we have the best eggs benedict intown,” says owners Simon and MarnieJohnston-Saywell “While everyone is stillin town, people like to come here themorning after the wedding and shareanother meal together before everyoneheads home.”Their gourmet pizzas, spicy calamari,antipasto platters and NZ green lippedmussels are popular on summerevenings, especially accompanied withan ice cold glass of Heineken or crisp NZwine on the deck.Monday nights are especially goodvalue with 2 for 1 pizzas. Available from5.30pm, you can even get gluten-freepizzas.If you think that’s great value, book infor dinner on Tue, Wed or Thu between5:30-6:30 this October, with the kids, andfor each dining adult, one of the kids’main meals is free for kids 12 or under.Accessible, affordable as well as childfriendly,Simon says,“We believe in providing delicious foodand great service. Our offerings are tastyand generous.”Located adjacent to Puke Ariki’sMuseum entrance, Arborio is openfor breakfast, lunch and dinner andeverything in between, 7 days, 9am till late.Puke Ariki, St. Aubyn StreetP. 759 1241 arborio.co.nzFind us on FacebookGARDENERS’SPECIALA coffee and scone,for just $6.50.Valid: (1-10 Nov)Why yourfinancial health mattersSpring is here and recent campaigns like Daffodil Day and Pink Ribbon Day serve as timelyreminders for us all to take a few minutes to think about our physical wellbeing. 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How will you cover yourmortgage payments and continue to takecare of all your regular expenses likebills and food?The truth is, your physical wellbeing isoften linked to your financial wellbeing.Ask yourself, do you have the rightfinancial covers in place to protectyourself and your family if you werediagnosed with an illness like breastcancer?Protecting yourself from the financialrisks of breast cancer (or other criticalillnesses) is straightforward and there aresome very affordable insurance policieson the market which will give you thepeace of mind you need, whateveryour budget.There are comprehensive trauma plansavailable which cover in excess of 40specified conditions or you can select acancer only policy as a more affordableoption.A growing number of insurancecompanies are starting to take familyhistory into consideration much moreas part of their underwriting criteria. Forexample, medical research shows that 5%to 10% of breast cancers are hereditary.Therefore, if you are thinking aboutputting some cover in place then it’sprobably in your best interest to arrangethis without delay.As an adviser, having dealt with threeseparate breast cancer claims in thelast five months, I cannot stress theimportance of having adequate protectionin place. As with all insurances, whatfinancial protection you need depends onyour personal circumstances and budget.Remember, it pays to plan with Foresight.To get in touch with Mike and Amanda,please call (06) 751 4510 or emailmike@foresightfinancial.co.nz.A free disclosure statement isavailable on request and is free of charge.www.foresightfinancial.co.nzLIVE MAGAZINE I SPRING 2013 I 63