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Life just gets better!

At Ryman villages we want our resident experience to be just right Remember when neighbours had time to stop for a chat, cared for each other, and waved a friendly hello in passing? That’s the type of community you’ll find at a Ryman village.

Ryman villages ensure you are connected to caring and vibrant communities.

Katherine recalls the day she moved into Charles Upham Retirement Village in Canterbury. Her new neighbours came out to welcome her and there was camaraderie in that they were all “newbies”.

Katherine discovered that first friendly meeting with the new neighbours is simply par for the course at the village.

Those friendships grew, and she’s now surrounded by a community that genuinely cares about each other.

Katherine enjoys the variety of people she meets, the different professions, age groups and backgrounds. It makes for very interesting discussions and some great laughs. “You’ll hear a lot of laughter around the village,” Katherine chuckles.

“You’ll hear a lot of laughter around the village.”

Katherine’s advice is, “you’ve got to make sure you can continue your friendship support, because people need people!”.

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In this issue Happiness found in the Bay with quirky cat

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From Waikato to River Liffey, now happy in Welcome Bay

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Dining out

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Activities and Club for 55+

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Staying fit makes a big difference

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Rebuilding life for the love of family

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Health checks

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What’s your plan for a happy retirement?

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Cultural activities and the arts

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Find your Voice, Speak your Truth, Stand in your Power

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Life before digital

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Travelling gets better with age

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Puzzles

17-18 This is your chance to break away from the work you’ve done all your life, and to do what you’ve always felt you were meant to do. You could travel, enjoy new activities such as art, gardening, and music, or even start a small business to keep you intellectually challenged for another 20 years or more.

A perfect place to retire

The wide choice of resort-style retirement villages, great amenities, the laidback lifestyle, nearby holiday spots, and easy access to other centres make the Bay of Plenty a retirement hot spot. The region’s retirement village market continues to grow, as many older New Zealanders move away from main centres in pursuit of living their golden years near the beach.

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etirement is no longer about sitting with your feet up and watching the world go by. Instead, it is perceived nowadays as important and positive.

Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring, and plenty of people choose to keep working well into their 70s. But as we get older, shouldn’t we take advantage of the time we still have to enjoy other important things such as leisure, hobbies, travel, and spending time with our families, friends and grandchildren?

Getting ready for retirement can be a little scary at any age, but when you take a deep breath and plan for it, it doesn’t have to be all that stressful. People are living longer, thanks to more knowledge, technology, and healthier lifestyles. If your health is good and you can afford to retire, why not slow down a little and start enjoying the good things in life a bit more?

It is a major change, but retirement can create a window of opportunity to make positive lifestyle changes. It is the perfect time to get rid of bad routines and to instil

new, healthier behaviours. A recent study led by University of Sydney found that many people become more active, sleep better, and reduce their sitting time when they retire.

A lot of retirees find the transition from the daily routines to the unstructured life of retirement tough. The way you create your lifestyle in retirement impacts your health, wealth and overall happiness.

These all rely on each other, so it’s important to not let finances take priority over your wellbeing.

Tauranga Hospital, Grace Hospital, and the city’s many health care facilities and specialist medical services also make sure that Tauranga is equipped to deal with the responsibilities of supporting an older population.

The more relaxed pace of life here in Tauranga is perfect for retirees, while there is plenty to see and do with natural beauty all around, a comfortable climate, exciting art galleries, markets, and a range of outdoor activities. If you’re ready to start the next chapter of your life, Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty certainly won’t disappoint.

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Happiness found in the Bay with quirky cat

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ormer lighting designer and animal lover Lesley Saunders (64) lives in Greerton with her dog Molly and celebrity cat Ville’. She has moved around a lot over the years, and called Auckland, Wellington, Blenheim, Ashburton, and Christchurch home for some time.

After the earthquakes and finding it hard to cope, Lesley came to Tauranga 5 years ago.

“I was in Christchurch on my own. My daughter went to Canada, my mum moved to Whakatane, and I just woke up one night and asked myself; what am I doing here? I had started to hate Christchurch because of the constant earthquakes. It was causing a lot of anxiety,” she says.

“So I decided to sell up and move north.

I’d never been to Tauranga before, and bought my house on Trade Me. I didn’t even come to see it. It was sold as is, and I had to get rid of a lot of stuff from the previous owner. It also needed a lot of cleaning and redecorating, but I got it for a great price.”

Lesley loves spending time with her mum, who is 90, and comes to stay with her often. Gardening is another passion, and she loves going places with Molly.

“I came here without a job or a plan, and now have a house that is worth good money, a great job in retail, and good friends. I feel blessed that I fell on my feet. I made those decisions all by myself, which I am proud of as I had been codependent all my life. I’ve been unlucky in my marriages, but I have an awesome life.

I’m happy, and want to live this way to 100,” she says.

Lesley’s cat Ville’, who is the current Pet of the Year title holder, has quite a story of his own. He is 11-years old and has just one eye, no whiskers, no teeth, and no fur. Ville’s story struck a chord with Bay of Plenty animal lovers during the 2018 Addiction Pet Foods Pet of the Year competition, which was run

by NZME. “He’s been my rock when my marriage had gone bad, and through the earthquakes,” Lesley says.

Ville’ was a long-haired Persian as a kitten, or at least that is what they thought. Soon after he was found hiding inside a couch after one of the earthquakes, Ville’ started to lose all his fur. It turned out he was part Devon Rex, and that was starting to show. He since also lost an eye, and his teeth never grew since he was a kitten.

Lesley and her daughter Emma decided to make Ville’ social media famous, and created a Facebook page for him.

“He is a survivor, through all the trauma and health issues. We want to share him with as many people as possible, to perhaps brighten someone’s day.

Perhaps one day he’ll be more famous than Grumpy Cat,” she laughs.

The best advice Lesley has taken to heart is to live in the moment, and to always look forward to tomorrow. She says: “Life is full of surprises. Be glad to be alive, as you only get one shot at this.”

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From Waikato to River Liffey, now happy in Welcome Bay

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hile Pip and Bruce come from quite different backgrounds, they make a fabulous team. Both 71, they share a love for music and travel, and have been married for 47 years, having originally met in Wellington at a student hostel.

The couple have lived in a cosy apartment at Welcome Bay’s Greenwood Park Village since August 2017 after being based in Dublin, Ireland for three years. Before this, they lived and worked in Hamilton.

Pip and Bruce on Lake Iseo, Northern Italy

Pip worked at the Teaching Development Unit at Waikato University. She is an academic writer and referee for academic conference papers, has been an accredited Industrial Chaplain, and was a member of the Human Rights Commission’s voluntary networking group. As well, Pip was a public representative on the New Zealand Press Council for several years.

Bruce enrolled at Victoria University, but before completing his degree was lured away by a computer programming job. This was in 1969, so the very early days of IT. Computers became a lifelong passion, and the focus of his career. He now volunteers with SeniorNet, assisting older people who want to know more about computers.

Pip and Bruce in Saumur, France, with the river Loire in the background

“I managed computer facilities for some New Zealand corporates for many years.

Then I moved into education, managing an IT degree at Waikato Polytechnic.

During this time, I completed my own IT degree and postgraduate diploma,” he says.

Pip was born in Masterton. Her parents subsequently farmed in the back blocks of Hawkes Bay. “My father was a returned serviceman, and he was given a “rehab” farm. It was pioneer-style with no running water or electricity, and the toilet was a long drop in the paddock or a pot under the bed.

Bruce hails from Napier, and had a more civilised upbringing,” she says.

The couple has three daughters; one is in Hamilton and the other two live in the UK with their families.

“They went on their OE and ended up marrying Englishmen,” says Pip.

Pip and Bruce at the Trevi Fountain, Rome

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When Pip was offered a position in Teaching Development at Dublin

City University in 2014, she accepted promptly as it would bring them closer to their daughters for some time. Bruce was on the point of retiring, so they decided to go for it.

“People commented how brave it was of us, which surprised me. If you get the opportunity to experience a completely different culture, why wouldn’t you jump at it at age 67? We would have done it even without the kids being over there,” she says.

“We enjoyed it, but the culture certainly is different,” Bruce says. He mentions that every other Irish person can sing or play an instrument. Politically, things often get resolved by people pulling strings.

As they would say, “an Irish solution has been reached.”

While away, the couple kept up a fascinating blog, fergs.org, about their time in the Emerald Isle, and their travels to other European regions and cities.

Bruce is also a keen photographer.

Another interest they have in common is music. Bruce plays the pipe organ and piano, while Pip enjoys playing the harp and guitar. The lounge at Greenwood Park Village has a magnificent piano, which Bruce plays regularly, and Pip often swims at night in the indoor heated pool.

Living in an apartment after selling their Hamilton property has been the right move for the Fergusons. They got used to a smaller living space while in Ireland, and didn’t care much for the upkeep that a large home requires when they returned so they decided to sell up and move to the Bay. “Choosing Tauranga was easy.

We both love the sea, and living here is lovely. I used to come to Tauranga for the holidays when I was a boy. It is completely different now, of course, but it’s a comfortable and vibrant city, even if traffic can be annoying at times. We enjoyed living in Ireland and travelling throughout Europe, but this is where we want to be,” Bruce says.

Although happily settled, the Fergusons are not done travelling. They are off to visit Ireland and the UK again in a few months to meet a new granddaughter, and there are plenty of other destinations still on their wish list: Vienna, Budapest, maybe a Mediterranean cruise?

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OBR Restaurant

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You will find this gem of a restaurant on Oceanbeach Road (OBR). Food is consistently excellent - authentic, simple and extremely tasty plus the service is second to none.

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here’s no lack of quality eateries in and around Tauranga and when you’re craving a certain flavour, you won’t have to search very far. If you are looking for a special place to dine which is also accessible, warm and friendly you could make a choice from the following suggestions.

Halo Restaurant — Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Mount Bistro

Phil’s Place Restaurant

Established in 2007 by multi award winning chef Stephen Barry, this restaurant has won almost every competition it has entered. Outstanding food served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Although the vision of a rock legend (AC/DC’s Phil Rudd) may not appeal to you at first, you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food as well as the professional and friendly service.

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70 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui

A smoke house with inspiration from the north to the south of the American continent. Offering unique and exceptional food and drinks, the menu changes constantly meaning every visit will be a new experience.

Somerset Cottage

30 Bethlehem Rd, Bethlehem

Nomad Food & Wine

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The Mill House Espresso, Bar and Eatery

Their seasonal menus reflect the Bay’s abundant supply of superb ingredients, and they do a superb High Tea. The floor to ceiling windows give you magnificent views of the harbour.

Simply delightful, the focus is on craftsmanship in the kitchen and quality of the ingredients sourced. A weekly menu evolves and changes to incorporate fresh ideas and seasonal produce.

The food and service are exceptional, portion sizes are generous, and there is a lovely atmosphere outside with fairy lights. If you enjoy Gin, this is sure to be your new favourite place.

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Activities and Clubs for 55+

Seniors at Bay Venues

There’s plenty to do for seniors at Bay Venues. All sorts of fun activities are available in different locations, any day of the week, from Zumba to aqua jogging and from table tennis to Mahjong. Papamoa Sport and Recreation Centre, Arataki Community Centre and other local community halls also offer additional activities.

Probus for active retirees

Probus provides opportunities to keep your minds active, expand your interests, stay fit and healthy through activities, benefit from training programs, and network between like-minded people and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

Stay fit and socialise

YMCA Tauranga runs the Gold Fit Programme. They offer many different classes at locations in Tauranga, Papamoa, Matua, Bethlehem, Otumoetai and Welcome Bay.

Ten Pin Bowling

Ten Pin Tauranga on 135 Thirteenth Avenue has a special seniors league who battle it out together and aim to win the annual Tauranga Seniors Cup. There’s a variety of ages, and great fun to be had.

They meet and compete on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus during the day on Thursday.

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taying active and socialising is key to a happy life when getting older, and some things are just better when enjoyed with friends. There are all sorts of clubs and groups here in the Bay that you can join. Have a look at the suggestions as it may be just what you need if you are looking to make some new contacts or need some help with motivation to exercise.

Recycled Teenagers

Tauranga has an active social group for people 50+ called Recycled Teenagers.

With like-minded people, you can take part in gentle exercise classes, work out in the pool, and enjoy a range of other interesting activities. Recycled Teenagers is primarily an exercise class, but they go on outings and do other things as well.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

The Citz Club has a large active membership and offers a great range of facilities including a popular upstairs restaurant with lift access and a range of entertainment areas to enjoy. It’s the perfect club for the active and not so active. A place to meet new people, participate in events and enjoy the company of others with similar interests.

Dance Classes

Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? It’s a great fun way to keep active and fit as well as a good social outing.

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Staying fit makes a big difference

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taying physically and socially active is hugely important for a person’s wellbeing, although the activities you enjoy may change over time. If your career slows down or you retire, or if your children leave home, you may find you have more time to enjoy activities outside of work and immediate family.

Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age. That doesn’t change just because you are getting a few more grey hairs. Healthy aging means continually reinventing yourself, and although not everyone is expected to be as fit and active as the people we introduced to you earlier, staying active

will help you live well, and even a little bit of exercise can make a big difference.

Exercising improves the way your lungs work, helps prevent and control diabetes, and it is good for your heart. Improving your physical well-being helps with mental resilience, too. Muscle strength is critical for preventing falls and reducing the risk of fractures, which is especially important for women after menopause.

Strong muscles can correct a wobble and give you a faster reaction speed which can prevent you from hitting the floor.

As we age, exercising gets more challenging but it is important to keep

moving. Walking at a leisurely pace is a great way to start exercising as it will stretch and activate the muscles in your core, hips, thighs and calves.

You could also try swimming, yoga, or Tai Chi. Riding a bike is another great option to keep moving, especially if you have issues with your joints. It is less harsh on your body than running, and it can be very relaxing to go for a ride on a nice day and enjoy the beautiful scenery here in the Bay. There are some amazing safe cycling tracks around, and Tauranga City Council has committed to improving it in the years to come.

Exercise groups are also a good way to meet new people. Doing things together also helps with motivation. If you are not sure where to start, you could check at a community centre or local health club for special exercise groups for seniors.

Or you could have a look at all the options available locally on sportbop.co.nz.

If you haven’t been very active in the past, you should start slowly and work up to your goal. How much exercise you will need depends on your age and your overall health, but do check with your health care provider before you start.

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Rebuilding life for the love of family

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f you’ve seen some spectacular aerial footage of our beautiful region on social media lately, it’s likely to have been posted by Randall Douglas, also known as Dr Drone. Originally from San Diego, California, Randall (61) worked as a dentist and soccer coach for many years.

A serious accident changed everything.

hunt, boat, and do beekeeping. I’ve also learned about the tall poppy syndrome, the too hard bin, and leaky homes,” he says.

“I did dentistry for 21 years in Southern California, but I injured my back in a mountain biking accident which made it difficult to continue. The job had also changed a lot since I began practising.

Over time it had become more profit, and less patient centred. I’m proud of the fact that I never turned away anyone in need, regardless of money, and that I always treated everyone honestly and fairly,” he says.

“Changing careers unexpectedly has been difficult. It puts a real strain on supporting a family. Sustaining a major injury can lead to a loss of self-esteem and depression as well, but life throws you curve balls.”

“I’ve also done a lot of volunteer work, plus property investing for the last 15 years as a way to support my family in a foreign country while injured, but it’s not my passion.”

Since January 2005, he lives in Mount Maunganui with his wife Heidi and their four children.

“We hopped on a ship in Los Angeles, and ended up in Sydney. We decided to return to New Zealand and investigate the beautiful little beach town that the ship had stopped in, which turned out to be the Mount,” he says.

“We all love to travel, and I have surfed all around the world. I met my wife in Tavarua, Fiji and we were married there by the village Chief. Since coming to New Zealand, I’ve learned to fish, farm,

Randall Douglas, also known as Dr Drone

Randall says he is most proud of his family, and his responses to life’s challenges.

Randall started Dr Drone Dronography in 2016, after training at the local Polytechnic. He also has a part 102 aviation certificate.

“I enjoy the flying aspect, as well as the creative side of visual storytelling and cinematography, but unreliable technology and variable weather can be a challenge. Some people also have a negative impression of drones, partially due to things they see in the media.

I occasionally get some stick from it,” he explains.

While he loves living in the Bay, there are still a lot of places Randall would like to go and things he’d like to experience.

He has a book floating around in his head, too.

“In my case, it took an injury to get me to wake up. Like most people, I didn’t realise that we change our lives by re-prioritising our beliefs. To change the world, just change your point of view. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”

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Health checks are vital

Keep your health in check with regular GP health checkups and make sure to discuss any concerns or symptoms.

Early detection of illness or disease is always your best defence.

Regular health checks should include:

Mammogram. BreastScreen Aotearoa is a funded programme for women between the ages 45-69 years, and this is a free service. It is recommended women have mammograms every two years but if you have had breast cancer before, your mammograms should be yearly.

Prostate check. Prostate cancer is age-related (one in 14 men will get

prostate cancer in their 50s). It can run in families. The sneaky thing about prostate cancer is its lack of symptoms so getting checked is a good idea, especially if you notice any changes when urinating. Checks usually involve a blood test – called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and a digital rectal examination (DRE).

Blood pressure check. High blood pressure is known as hypertension, which is bad news for the heart. Having high blood pressure increases your chance of heart attack or stroke. It is estimated that 64 per cent of men and 71 per cent of women (between ages 65-74) have high blood pressure. Treatment for high blood pressure can involve lifestyle changes and medications. Get your blood pressure checked once a year.

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Bone density scan. Everyone will experience some loss of bone density as they age but some go on to be diagnosed with osteoporosis. More women than men are affected — approximately 50 per cent of Kiwi women and 30 per cent of men (60 plus years). A bone density scan measures bone mass. Prevention with adequate calcium intake is the key here, your doctor will decide if you require this test and it should be repeated every 10-15 years.

Colonoscopy. Chances for cancer of the colon increase with age and family history. About 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are at least 50 years old. You should have a colonoscopy every 10 years, and more frequently if the presence of polyps have been found in a previous colonoscopy.

Vaccinations. Immunity can wear off as we age. Seniors should look into getting new vaccinations to avoid nasty diseases. The symptoms of influenza, whooping cough, shingles or measles are often far worse for adults and the elderly. The influenza vaccine is often recommended for seniors as complications from influenza can prove lethal for those with lowered immune systems. The flu vaccine is free for over 65 year olds. Ask your doctor for their recommendations.

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These hearing aids feature ultra-fast processing technology, to deliver excellent sound quality that helps improve your speech understanding and easy wireless connectivity to devices. These hearing aids are also available with a rechargeable option.1

Ear and eye health. Just about everyone will experience some decline in eye health. Getting prescription glasses is essential for quality of life — and an optometrist will also be able to look for age related disease such as glaucoma.

Hearing aids are state of the art now — hearing aids also improve quality of life.

Respondents will receive a FREE* hearing check to establish if these hearing aids are suitable for their needs and lifestyle.

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What’s your plan for a happy retirement? receive depends on your situation. Your Kiwisaver fund will become available to you, and additional retirement income can come from savings, paid work or business activity, or from your home.

The most common type of equity release for retirees is selling the family home and downsizing, or moving to a cheaper area.

For the best life possible in your senior years, you need is a solid retirement plan. Planning, assessing and updating your retirement plans should be on your monthly checklist — even after you retire. It is important to check in with your budget and investments, and adjust things where necessary. Online tools such as retirement calculators can help, or you could work with a financial advisor to achieve your goals.

Have you thought about what the Capital Gains Tax proposal could mean to your circumstances? Our local economy is made of small businesses, orchards, farms, and retirees who have worked hard to build success for themselves and their families. If you have significant assets and CGT gets introduced, it could affect your retirement plan.

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However, if you want to spend your retirement doing what you want to do, you’ll need the finances and means to achieve it.

Aside from the family home and land, a range of assets which includes second homes, investment properties, shares, businesses, farms, and land would attract a CGT charge if it comes into force by April 2021.

You may be able to get NZ Superannuation payments if you’re aged 65 or older, and how much you will

Living more frugally can be done no matter your income bracket, but retirement is not just about scrimping

and saving. Plenty of people actually increase their wealth throughout retirement. This can be done with smart investing, part-time work, or running a small business. Optimising your resources can also improve your wealth and financial security.

Retirement doesn’t have to mean that you’ll stay in the same house where you’ve always lived. Downsizing can free up your time, and funds. Moving into a 50+ community can also be costeffective, plus you surround yourself with people that have similar interests.

There’s less home maintenance, too.

The best retirement plan involves not just your finances, but also ways to stay mentally and physically well. Gardening, walking, joining a gym or club, and eating healthy are all proven ways to achieve this. Staying vital, having a purpose, and challenging yourself mentally are great ways to maintain your mental health.

Walking away from the 9-to-5 opens up a world of opportunity. Retirement is your time, and you will need to plan for different phases, as each has its own financial requirements. If you’ve saved diligently your whole life, you still want to be sure that your retirement funds last as long as you need them to.

If your financial situation is less-thanamazing, it’s even more important to budget. Next week’s pay check won’t be there to soften the blow of financial mishaps. The willingness to be flexible and considerate with spending is key, both before and during retirement.

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Baycourt

For concerts, theatre and plays, take a look at Baycourt’s extensive programme.

Located in the heart of downtown Tauranga, Baycourt is the Western Bay of Plenty’s premier full service theatre and performing arts venue. This is where people of all ages are entertained, inspired and can escape into the wonders of performing arts. The multi-purpose performing arts and events complex provides a variety of spaces for the community, as well as visiting national and international acts. baycourt.co.nz 14

The Elms

The Elms historic house museum is the oldest European heritage site in the Bay of Plenty. What was once the flourishing Te Papa Mission Station is now a tranquil oasis amid the bustle of our modern city.

The buildings and beautiful gardens are a reminder of life in the early nineteenth century. As a place of early contact between Ma-ori and Pa-keha-, this historic site remains at the centre of Tauranga’s history and identity today. theelms.org.nz

Tauranga Art Gallery

Young and old get entertained, inspired and amazed at Tauranga Art Gallery, the big yellow building on the corner of Wharf and Willow Streets. Since the opening of the gallery 10 years ago, TAG

has consistently delivered high quality exhibitions within its contemporary gallery space. Exhibitions are developed in house with a mix of touring exhibitions from other institutions as well as site specific installations. There is always something exciting to explore. artgallery.org.nz

The Historic Village

Experience the charm of yesteryear as you stroll the cobbled streets of the Historic Village on 17th Ave. The grand buildings are a collection of original and replica buildings from early Tauranga set in gorgeous gardens and natural bush surrounds. They are home to over 50 businesses including shops, galleries, and community

organisations. There is a market on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 8am to midday, and events are being held at the village all year round. historicvillage.co.nz

Classic Flyers Aviation Museum

Come and see classic aircraft that still take to the skies, antique engines that roar into life before you, aviation memorabilia from a bygone era and so much more - all in Classic Flyer’s huge open hangar. As well as a dynamic array of classic aircraft, there is a great collection of models and vintage training items to be admired and there is an excellent café onsite as well. classicflyersnz.com

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Find your Voice, Speak your Truth, Stand in your Power

what they need and don’t need. This negatively impacts on relationships, both personal and in the workplace and leads to stress, anxiety, and toxic relationships,” she says.

This is why the main focus of all Gail’s coaching and workshops is about how to become better communicators who are able to have conversations that count about things that matter.

“Too often people try to dim your light and dumb you down, often just to make themselves feel better. I believe that everyone deserves to feel respected, valued and heard. We’re not meant to play small. We’re meant to feel confident to speak up, to hold our heads high and stand tall and proud of who we are. Hence my tagline - Find your Voice, Speak your Truth and Stand in your Power.”

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Gail’s workshops are experiential, fun and impactful

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eople who’ve met Gail Page know that she doesn’t do fluff, or tolerate BS. This has enabled her to cut through the ‘noise’ and get to the core of real issues, in her personal life and her business.

For more than 20 years she has assisted corporate leaders, business owners, teams, and individuals to improve their communication, resilience and selfleadership skills and reduce stress, conflict, and bullying in the workplace.

Originally from the north east of Scotland near Inverness, Gail has been

in New Zealand since November 2005.

After some time in Hawke’s Bay, she now lives in Papamoa Beach with her partner Chris and their labradoodle Kendra. What she loves most about our region is the people, the climate, and how business gets done. It’s all about making connections and building relationships.

assertiveness and stress management.

She founded her business, Positive Pathways, twenty years ago and focuses on Coaching, Training and Facilitation.

Gail loves what she does because she gets to make a positive impact, which is why her workshops are experiential, fun and impactful.

Gail has worn several different work hats over the years including being a psychiatric nurse, self-advocacy teacher to adults with learning difficulties, social worker and college tutor teaching

‘I’ve been fascinated by what makes us tick and how we communicate since I was a psychiatric nurse. Over the years, I’ve seen so many people struggle to articulate how they feel and ask for

Gail says, “We need to start young by teaching age appropriate assertiveness in schools, preferably as early as kindy.

I am convinced that this would help break the cycle of bullying that is so rife in New Zealand.

Children with high levels of self-esteem and empathy generally grow into emotionally intelligent adults. I look forward to a time where our children celebrate their diversity and uniqueness.

A time where they feel free to shine, and are encouraged to become the best they can be without fear of judgment from anyone. What a wonderful world that will be.”

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Her extreme solitude was made bearable by a rich interior life; she translated poetry in her mind, mentally revisited cities she had visited, made letters and beads out of old bread and worked out problems and calculations. Silence, solitude and lack of connection can be beautiful, if we nurture our interior world as well as we do our Facebook account.

When it comes to working life, those of us who bridge the technological divide also have certain advantages.

Baby Boomers in leadership roles had to rely on their ability to tell compelling stories around workplace performance, to travel and bring back experiences of other environments and use this knowledge to inform their own staff around how things are done elsewhere.

Gen Xers understand the ways in which Baby Boomers work, but bring an anti-authoritarian, socially progressive understanding to the workplace and are able to effectively bridge the gap between Boomers and Millennials.

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s the last generation to know life without technology, we have a great deal to share, writes Joanna Mathers.

There was a time, not long ago, when ignorance was bliss. Before smart phones, Twitter, Facebook, BuzzFeed, before constant connectivity and the god of Google. Those of us old enough to remember life before internet will recall how it felt to be in the dark about most things. To not know the latest atrocity, sex scandal, or environmental disaster.

To go on holiday and actually be aware of our surroundings, not worried about capturing it for Instagram.

In those days, the world beyond our immediate experience was a mystery. We knew that bad things happened in faraway countries, but these exotic locales were so far removed from our daily experience they could almost be mythical. The newspaper (actually made of paper), the evening news, and radio were the closet we could get to the “action”, and the action was filtered through the lens of the (primarily) middle-aged white men who ran the media.

Baby boomers and Gen Xers are old enough to remember life before technology. We’ve lived through an era of such unparalleled change that many of us feel whiplashed. As vinyl records seceded to cassettes, then CDs, then MP3s; as videos became redundant, then DVDs,

and the world switched on to streaming and Netflix, the change has been fast and it’s been furious.

Remembering the “good old days” is part of the human condition. It’s easy, sometimes, to tire of kid’s constant attachment to devices, to get sick of sitting in silence as friends connect to something as banal as a plastic screen. But while we might pine for the way things were, and occasionally feel like the village luddite, we should at the same time be grateful. We are the last generations to know what it was like to be absent, unconnected and alone.

Aloneness is the enemy of our technology epoch.

Connectivity is king; to be switched off, shut off, and left in silence with your interior world is unthinkable. But Baby Boomers and Gen Xers know what it’s like to be by ourselves. To have thinking space, complete silence, uninterrupted by the bleep of new messages or WhatsApp notifications. To be unreachable.

Author Michael Harris argues the case for such aloneness his books The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection and Solitude: In pursuit of a singular life in a crowded world. In these much-lauded tomes, he puts forward the argument that we need to re-examine our relationship with technology and embrace the joys of alone time.

“As we embrace a technology’s gifts, we usually fail to consider what they ask from us in return—the subtle, hardly noticeable payments we make in exchange for their marvellous service,” he says in The End of Absence.

“We don’t notice, for example, that the gaps in our schedules have disappeared because we’re too busy delighting in the amusements that fill them. We forget the games that childhood boredom forged because boredom itself has been outlawed.”

Harris clearly elucidates the relationship between solitude and boredom. And if aloneness is the enemy of the digital age, boredom (as he puts it) is an outlaw. Who has time to be bored, when the world is at your fingertips and you’re in touch with everyone, all the time?

Boredom was part and parcel of growing up pre-internet. You’d come home from school, throw your bag on the bed, and be bored.

After-school TV was the only entertainment us Gen Xers could switch on to; Boomers had books and radio. But the boredom that space and aloneness offered us was exquisite in its own way. It gave us time to develop our inner world, to explore interiors that cannot be deeply traversed when you’re constantly connected.

In Solitude Harris shares the story of Dr Edith Bone, a woman who was kept

The experiences of Baby Boomer leaders may not impress those who have always had access to the wider world via the internet, their years of experience in “real world” environments is invaluable.

Successful interpersonal relationships in real life can’t be taught by Doctor Google, and those who’ve spent most of their time in the here and now (as opposed to online) have a lot to teach.

While some of us may feel blindsided by technology, and worry for the future generations as they navigate a world in which technology is as ubiquitous as the air they breathe, we may be better advised to look at the opportunities we have to educate “tech natives” on the wonders of the world outside the screen.

Passing on the joys of nature, sharing the wonders that can be found in between the pages of a book. Encouraging conversations with people in person, attending concerts, playing with animals.

Helping them to rejoice in the here and now, as boring as it can sometimes be.

As the last generation to know life without technology, we have a great deal to share. One day we will be seen as almost mythological creatures; living in a world that didn’t know everything, all the time.

We should rejoice in our status — we straddle epochs and we can draw on our experiences of the past to help the younger generations navigate and nurture their own inner lives in the technologyfuelled future.

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2. Mind Your Meds Senior travellers need to take as much care with their medications as they do their money and passports. Don’t pack them in checked luggage, and don’t leave them lying around in your hotel room.

Always make sure you’ve got enough medicine to last you an extra day or two, just in case your flight is delayed.

3. Keep Others in the Loop If you’re traveling solo, keep others informed of your daily itinerary, including your hotel concierge. Tell them where you’re going and when you expect to be back; then stick to your schedule. Also make sure to always keep your cell phone with you.

4. Stay Safe on Your Feet Beyond wearing comfortable shoes in order to get through full days of walking and touring, wearing flats will also help older travellers to stay steady on their feet. Heels, even small ones, can make you more prone to spraining an ankle or falling. Flats will help you stay comfortable and balanced.

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Portrait of Europe – Imperial Splendour, is the fifth European tour choreographed

by Susan Harrison-Tustain and husband, Richard, for YOU Travel.

The number of repeat travellers speaks volumes for the quality of the unique experiences they deliver. Susan brings her painterly eye and natural sense of fun to the group while you benefit from Richard’s encyclopaedic knowledge gained during many years as a European tour guide. Wine buffs, or anyone who simply loves a good vintage, will enjoy sharing Richard’s passion, while those who woulld like to try theiir hand d att captturiing some off the magical light and colour of Europe have a lighthearted opportunity with professional artist Susan by your side.

Richard and Susan tailor the tour for a small group of just 16. Every hotel you stay in, every exciting excursion, every landmark, culinary, artistic or architectural outing has been chosen with care to enhance your appreciation of authentic Europe.

Meals vary from culinary masterpieces to picnics in vineyards with produce from the local market.

castles, visit the magical city of Salzburg and take in WW11 history. Spend a few days recharging in the picture-perfect lakeside village of Hallstatt amid beauty which Lonely Planet says, “borders on the surreal and the sublime”. After exploring the breath-taking city of Vienna with its sumptuous architecture, music, art and coffee houses, it’s on to Prague – famed for its cathedrals, castles, Old Town and Wenceslas Square.

YOU Travel has been able to charter Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee barge for exclusive use of Richard and Susan’s tour group. Board the Spirit of Chartwell for an unforgettable eight days cruising the Rio Douro. Relax in an environment reminiscent of the fabled Orient Express while bankks festooned d in vineyard ds and d pretty villlages slip by. Numerous included excursions take in the gorgeous villages lining the banks of Duoro River, the Mateus Palace and gardens, ancient wineries, artisan producers, the cellars of Portugal’s national drink and even Flamenco dancing in Spain.

Your tour hosts – Richard and Susan Harrison-Tustain 30 days from $22,700* Twin Share per person, land only. Single Supplement $5,675.00

The 30-day tour starts in Munich on 28 August 2020 and ends in Porto, Portugal on 26 September. Every day is a revelation, such is its diversity. Germany is famous for the purity of its beer and your tour begins in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of Munich’s Hirschgarten beer garden. In Germany and Austria, you explore palaces and fairy tale

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