It's time to FOCUS on how to REduce, REpurpose, and REcycle. In this issue there are inspiring stories from local organisations that are making great efforts with their environmental initiatives. Our business profiles continue that theme, with one business enjoying "mushrooming" success and another that's created its own biorefinery to recover precious metals from e-waste.

We welcome Inspector Scott Gemmell as the new area commander for Counties Manukau East, and look at the life-changing work of Blue Light and Blueprints.

GETBA's FOCUS is available to read online.

Apartment living is on the rise - which is why it's the cover story of ShoreLines August /September.

The "global phenomenon" that is parkrun comes to Browns Bay, we enjoy a homestyle cookery class at Emily's Greek Kitchen, and find out that 13 isn't the only unlucky number. There are some tips for baby boomers and seniors looking for love in later life, and advice about we can look after stray cats in the our neighbourhood (including local rescue charity details).

ShoreLines is proudly designed in Browns Bay by Pages Design & Print and available to read online.