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3nzherald.co.nz/manawatu-guardian EDITOR Judith Phonejudith.lacy@nzme.co.nzLacy0272181583 COMMERCIAL LEAD Shona Phoneshona.lingham@nzme.co.nzLingham0278955969 4 The Regent on Broadway 6 Palmy Proud 8 Awahuri Forest-Kitchener Park 10 Te Manawa Museum of Art 12 A room with a view 16 Pippin 17 Tangi Utikere 18 The Mighty Manawatū River 20 Sewing ethical seeds 22 Organic Buzz 24 Rusty ContentsRadiator 26 Be there or be Square 30 DanceWorks 34 Bones clinical study 37 Citizens Advice Bureau 38 NZDF 40 The Last Church in Āpiti 44 Live and loving local 46 Robèrt Embroideries 47 Central Property Wash 48 Camellia loop walk 49 Sewing Seams BROUGHT TO YOU BY NZME PALMERSTON NORTH 06 350 3550 619 Main PalmerstonStreetNorth MEDIA SPECIALIST Viv Phoneviv.shaw@nzme.co.nzShaw0272518198 MEDIA SPECIALIST Jannine Phonejannine.malcolm@nzme.co.nzMalcolm0212406891

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The solution was to divide the theatre into four different quadrants, each with its own distinct entrance and exit, toilet facilities, etc thereby keeping defined spaces separated in line with government directives. This innovation gave Act Three Productions and the Regent on Broadway a number of awards from within the industry and this example was subsequently used by other theatres throughout the country.

Although our country has had travel restrictions and strict quarantine measures we have been very fortunate in securing several amazing events during the past 12 months including Crowded House which sold out in a matter of minutes of going on sale. Other international touring shows that we were fortunate enough to secure included The Wiggles, Russell Howard, Bill Bailey, Ben Elton and Celtica. All these shows were performed to capacity audiences. Tribute shows Sweet Caroline, Tina Simply The Best, ABBA and New Zealand production touring shows The Pink Floyed experience, The Boss and The Howard Morrison Quartet not only helped offer a variety of entertainment for the region but had great audience numbers in attendance as well. In addition to this, the return of Kapa Haka competitions and local dance competitions also contributed to us reconnecting with the community. We continue to develop our relationships and value what we have already built with our hirers and loyal patrons, especially with the ongoing issues that Covid-19 has presented. We wish to thank everyone for their continued support. Recognition must go to the Regent Theatre Trust Board, Regent on Broadway Staff, and the Friends of the Regent whose passion for the theatre continues to shine through during these challenging times. As we face another year of the unknown rest assured we will rise to any challenge that may come our way. Our advance bookings are healthy and we have every confidence in the future of live theatre at the Regent on Broadway!

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After 22 years, our longstanding general manager retired, requiring the Regent Theatre Trust Board to appoint a new General Manager who commenced her position in October 2020 but due to personal circumstances, she left the position in March 2021. Her replacement is a local person very experienced in venue management. Following the first major lockdown that New Zealand has ever encountered, we were unsure if the public was ready or willing to return to the theatre. However, in July we were pleasantly surprised when we had patrons rushing back to enjoy a good show. Enter Covid-19 vs Sister Act. In August, local theatre society Act Three Productions commenced their season of Sister Act. Covid still dominated the country causing a stop/ start period for their performance dates as we went between the different levels of lockdown. Show dates were cancelled then rescheduled when creative minds came together to find a solution that would allow the season to continue.

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The Regent on Broadway has withstood a lot of change since the beginning of 2020.

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There aren’t many walkways in New Zealand where you traverse dairy farms, forest, pa sites, a military camp, streams and a river in less than nine kilometers. But that’s exactly what you’ll experience on He Ara Kotahi. The name means a pathway that brings people together, and that’s what it does. A 7.1km track connects Palmy directly to Linton Military Camp. A 1,8km route connects the city to Massey University and FoodHQ. Te Arapiki a Tane (the Stairway of Tane) If you’re wanting a bootylicious behind or beautiful river views, then these steps are perfect for you. Two sets of steps take you from Te Motu o Poutoa and Vaucluse Heights to the Manawatu awa. Try them once for the view then come back again when you’re working on your fitness. Te Arapiki a Tane is also home to He Kupu Rangatira – The Proverb Pathway, a site-specific arts project that celebrates our bicultural foundations and our multiculturally diverse city through recreational activity. Arapuke Forest Park Arapuke Forest Park is fast becoming one of the best places in Aotearoa to ride your mountain bike. During the past five years, Manawatu Mountain Bike Club members have developed more than 30km of cross-country and downhill tracks in a growing network of Grade 2 to Grade 6 mountain-bike trails and forestry roads. River pathway – Ruamahunga Crescent entry Get an early start on the day and enjoy our awa. If you really enjoy a sunrise, sit beneath the trees near the Ruamahunga Crescent entrance and look out over the water as the sun rises between the hills.

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Looking for a cool outing to do in Palmerston North? There’s a whole lot to choose from! Check out these selections from Palmy Proud. For more information visit www.pncc.govt.nz/palmyproud

Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage With an engaging programme of exhibitions and events, as well as an extensive collection of taonga (treasures). Te Manawa offers a unique opportunity to experience the stories of our past, present and future. Children can get hands-on in one of the discovery spaces, meet the mysterious cave weta or view native fish in Te Awa – The River. The Art Gallery hosts a wealth of creative works in its ever-changing spaces.

Focal Point Cinema and Café Screen time gets an injection of luxury at Focal Point Cinema and Café on Cuba Street, which offers plush lounge seating and a boutique dining experience. Sit back, relax and let the big screen entertain you while you enjoy a wine or coffee and your choice of delectable treats.

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EAT AND DRINK Bubbles Champagne and Wine Bar Head down to Regent Arcade to Bubbles Champagne and Wine Bar, where every Friday night they host a live band. Bust a move on the dance floor and sing along to some fantastic tunes, then take a seat on their couches and make the most of their drink specials. Or hop across the lane and park up at another city bar – how about four beers for $20 at the Celtic Inn? Saigon Corner Warm up with a steaming bowl of pho from a local favourite. Saigon Corner, on Princess Street, serves authentic Vietnamese street food that’s fresh, tasty and always bang for your buck.

Tucked away in the western corner of Te Marae o Hine – The Square, is a boutique quarter popular with locals. It boasts a great range of cafes, dining options and boutique shops such as Trumps, KILT and Posh. Café seating lines the streets of this urban gem, which is particularly stunning in spring when its cherry trees are in full blossom. Warm up with a hot chocolate from Alexandre Patisserie and Chocolaterie – treat yourself to a macaron or two. Get lost in a good book Bruce McKenzie Booksellers is praised for its traditional bookshop character. Ideally located under the Central Library on George Street, the atmosphere of the independent store is warm and intimate. The write: “We’re book lovers – we handpick books we think you’ll like and enjoy. Our well-sourced and edited selection means we don’t sell everything, we just sell the best. If you can’t find exactly what you are after, make sure you have a word to the team.”

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery has plenty to discover. With four rehabilitation aviaries on public view, two breeding aviaries for whip and pateke, and a walkthrough aviary, which is home to a variety of native birds and ancient tuatara, you are in for a treat. The centre, at Vitoria Esplanade, also has a treatment room for caring for wildlife and the interactive Powerco Education Centre. The surrounding Victoria Esplanade is a great place to let the children bum off the cabin fever – don’t forget to take them for a train ride on the Esplanade Scenic Railway.

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“We’ve got trees in that park that are older than the Magna Carta,” says Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust (AF/KP Trust ) acting chair ChrisTheSymonds.treeshespeaks of are well over 800 years old. Prior to European settlement in Feilding, local Iwi Ngāti Kauwhata settled in this area in the early 1800s and the forest holds significance for them. The original floodplain created environmental conditions for lowland semi-swamp podocarp forest to thrive.

The reserve is an almost 14 hectare publicly accessible park that lies upstream near the banks of the Oroua River and is straddled by the Makino and Mangaone West streams. Manawatū District Council has an agreement with the Department of Conservation to be responsible for the ongoing protection, control, management and development of the Scenic Reserve.

The reserve has very high biodiversity values. Canopy tree species include pukatea, totara, kahikatea, matai, hinau, pōkākā and tawa. Other trees include kowhai and titoki. However, the reserve had been left to its own fate for much of the 20th century. The environment and the ecosystems they support are now rare in Manawatū due to changed land use since European settlers arrived. It’s no small miracle that this small piece of land avoided deforestation. “The forest has been completely messed around with by humanity. The Mangaone Stream gets blocked by the Makino Stream in Awahuri Forest-Kitchener Park

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On the outskirts of Feilding lies the last remnants of an ancient wetland forest that used to dominate the Manawatū District. If you stroll through Awahuri Forest-Kitchener Park to the southwest of Feilding, it’s easy to think other than the boardwalk slabs beneath your feet, it otherwise has been untouched by human development.

9nzherald.co.nz/manawatu-guardian We want people to be able to enjoy the park. It has an isandfascinatingabsolutelyhistorybiodiversitythatunique.” GOLDEN TIME RESTAURANT& BAR The Best Peking Duck in Palmerston North YUM CHA 7DAYS 649 MAIN STREET |PALMERSTON NORTH 06 358 3887 OPEN 7DAYS Fully Licensed| BYOWine only |Takeaway Available flooding. The forest actually needs flooding, but when the water doesn’t drain out quickly and it stagnates, infects trees with fungi, molds and even drowns trees,” trust member Bessie Nicholls says.

Severe atypical flooding events have occurred regularly since 2004, which has set restoration work back. But the Trust has come up with a plan to mitigate the impacts of atypical flooding by purchasing a block of farmland adjacent to the reserve and turning it into a buffering type wetland. “We want people to be able to enjoy the park. It has an absolutely fascinating history and biodiversity that is unique. For example, we have a spider in this forest that is only found here. Nowhere else in New Zealand, let alone the world and that’s pretty special,” Bessie says.Chris says that visitors can do their part by ensuring they stay on the boardwalk, keep dogs on leads and don’t go wandering off the tracks.“It’s a very sensitive eco-system in the forest and we often see people walking through areas that aren’t part of the track and so if you’re visiting here we’d just like to remind people to stick to the boardwalk and track areas because it helps to preserve the work we’ve done and the forest can continue to heal itself,” he says.

Kelly’sSupermall in Palmerston North stocks alarge range of shoes for sports, ladies and men’sfashions casual lifestyle, and children’ssports and school shoes.

In 1967 Paddy Kelly took over and through the years has expanded with Kelly’sSupermall in Palmerston North and stores in Feilding, Otaki, Paraparaumu and Wanganui.

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Te Manawa Museum of Art - A museum of the people

It is people who make Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage special. It is a place where diverse communities can break down traditional museum barriers, mingle and bring new ideas to life. Te Manawa is a unique destination, a custodian of important collections of taonga Māori, New Zealand art, and social and natural history. Visitors can step into the past and take part in its stories, or immerse themselves in the science that makes our everyday world tick.If people are the heart of Te Manawa, then exhibitions represent the mind. An ever-changing calendar of exhibitions explores the past, provides information for the present and asks questions about the future. Five dedicated art galleries present a cultural programme of expression from photography and sculpture through to works by contemporary Māori artists. Art, science and heritage collide in inspiring and surprising ways. Te Manawa’s semi-permanent exhibitions have a strong Manawatū focus. Te Awa – The River follows the Manawatū River from its source high in the ranges, through the city to the sea.

Kelly’sSupermall has all brands like Zierra, Hush Puppies, Reikers, Cabello, Minx, EOS, Stegmann, Bresley,New Balance, Asics and many more. We take pride in giving the best service, having the best prices and the best range of shoes.

Te Rangi Whenua shares the stories of iwi groups in the Manawatū, Rangitīkei and Horowhenua regions, and Manawatū Journeys follows the region’s development from settlement to the present day. All have free entry.

Te Manawa is also home to Palmerston North’s historic Santa’s Cave. A seasonal landmark for more than a century, Santa’s Cave is a kitschy romp through the North Pole imagined by generations of modelmakers and craftsmen. Te Manawa is one of Palmerston North’s most stimulating and attractive venues located in the cultural heart of the city. The Te Manawa shop stocks a range of gift items including books, cards, local art and educational toys and puzzles. It also features New Zealand rugby merchandise (supporting the New Zealand Rugby Museum) and sometimes a piece of a former exhibition. Take the time to browse and find something a little different. Te Manawa Museum of Art Science and Heritage is open daily (closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).

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Free General Admission, charges may apply to some exhibitions. Visit www. temanawa.co.nz for visitor information. If people are the heart of Te Manawa, then exhibitions represent the mind.”

This year Kelly’sare celebrating 88 years in business and we thank all our customers for your support.

Kelly’salso stock apparel and equipment for tennis and squash as well as All Blacks and Super Rugby apparel and Lifestyle clothing. Shopping online is easy at kellysfootwearonline.com.

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Celebrating Manawatū | Summer 202112 HOME OF THE FAMOUS CREAM HORNS OVER 300,000 SOLD Viv & Kevan Withers Main Road SANSON P: 06 329 3234 M: 027 442 7770 E: viv@vivskitchen.co.nz Farming has plenty of challenges, with oscillating weather, fluctuating market prices and failed crops all throwing the occasional – or often – spanner in the works. Many producers are looking to diversify their income streams as a way to future proof, whilst adding accessibility and interest to their businesses. Shepherdess talks to two women who are riding the crest of the ‘glamping’ wave, with unexpected success. A viewwithrooma Editorial: Jemma Brackebush / Photos: Toni LarsenSarah Gilbertson. www.hvm.co.nz Suit Hire & Sales | Tailoring All Clothing Alterations & Repairs 111 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North Ph: 06 358 4174

Sarah Gilberston had three children under three, her youngest just six months old, when she and husband Angus were throwing around ideas for their future. While he was the third generation running his family’s 1500 acre sheep and beef farm in Waituna West, Manawatū, Sarah wanted to explore what business options she had. “Life was already pretty hectic,” Sarah says, who had been working in publishing in Feilding before starting a family. Commuting 30 minutes to town to work while juggling the farm and three children was not going to be an option. It was a Canopy Camping advert calling for landowners that caught their eye. “I wanted something that would utilise my skills and interests and work for us as a family,” she Glampingsays.was a relatively new concept when the couple began investigating in Today, the Gilberston’s off-the-grid glamping site is a kilometre from their house, sheltered by the top of a ridge. The views stretch for miles across dramatic hill country farm land, with Mount Ruapehu and Mountt Taranaki dominating the landscape on a fine day. Their country-themed campsite can sleep up to 10, boasting a luxury safari tent with a wood burner, a rustically stylish hut, camp kitchen and bathroom, plus two castiron baths that are tucked away in a private nook. The finishing details are a nod to Gilbertson’s impeccable style.

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2012 and while Angus took a little more convincing, Sarah knew her background in tourism and hospitality would be the perfect skillset for a venture like this. “I’m a big believer in knowing when something feels right and it did, so we just went for it,” she says. Canopy Camping is a carefully curated collection of boutique glamping sites in secret hideaway spots on privately owned land. The term glamping derives from camping, but guests are treated to a few more luxuries like beds, lush linen, heating and bathroom facilities.

The Gilbertson family toast (marshmallows) to the sucess of their glamping.

Living rurally doesn’t always come with a long list of job prospects. Between working on the farm, raising children and living sometimes hours away from the nearest town, many country women are looking at how they can earn extra dollars without spending hours commuting. Enter glamping; camping’s snazzier, more sophisticated older sister. Throw in some fresh towels, unique bedrooms and views to die for and you’ve got the recipe for diversification success.

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“Country life has always been in my roots and I often wondered if I would end up living rurally,” she says. Little did she know, meeting Angus while visiting her sister in and now corporate packages. While the farming operation is year-round, the family only run glamping between November and the end of May to ensure they can get away too.Gilbertson’s childhood was similar to what she’s providing her children. She grew up on a lifestyle block in Wairarapa before The Gilbertson family, from left to right, George, Sarah, ‘Gilby’, Tom and Pippa.

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Running two businesses - the farm and glamping - is a family affair and the couple’s three children Tom, George and Pippa, aged seven to 10, are keen helpers. From stacking wood to mowing lawns and cleaning the glamping site, the kids love being involved and playing host to visitors. With 4,000 sheep, 300 cattle, free range chickens, farm dogs, and pet sheep and goats, there’s never a shortage of jobs. “They see us working really hard and by having them involved it gives them an appreciation and understanding of how a business works,” Sarah says. “We have definitely become more savvy when it comes to balancing family and business life.” Over the past six years they have finetuned the business to make it work for them and have learnt a lot about the different kinds of experiences visitors are after. Gilberston says domestic guests are happy to be left alone, while international visitors are after a completely different experience. “They love interacting with the family and learning about farming life and how we raise the animals,” she says. “People absolutely love our surroundings and it makes them realise how good it feels to tap out of the crazy hustle and bustle of everyday life.” This led the family to expand their offerings to walking tours across the farm, sheep shearing demonstrations, clay bird shooting shifting to Wellington when she was 12.

Following a degree in tourism, her career took her to Auckland but the idea of living in the country was never far from her mind.

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Feilding one weekend would turn her rural dreams into a reality. After a two-year stint of long distance between Manawatū and Auckland, she made the move and they were married in 2008. A self-proclaimed lover of good food, coffee and wine, she has not let living away from a city hinder her passion. Instead, she is now sharing it with guests, offering a fully-catered package to those who want to arrive, switch off and relax. “I am a real foodie which is why I introduced the food element to the business,” she says. “I love reading and researching different recipes and having a business hosting visitors means I get my fix of being connected to people.”Foranyone toying with the idea of glamping as a secondary income for their farm, Gilbertson says just go for it. “It is a fantastic way to earn money and showcase your farm,” she says. “You can easily take for granted what you have on your own backdoor step. People come here and are always just blown away. We love being able to share our piece of paradise with people from all over the world.” This story was produced by Shepherdess magazine. For more stories like this, check out www.shepherdess.co.nz I’m a forsorightsomethingknowingbelieverbiginwhenfeelsanditdid,wejustwentit.”

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Pippin took the photo and Pippin wouldn’t stay still. She found out she had won the cat section of the calendar competition on her birthday.

Pippin’s owner, Ava Thomas, 16, took the winning photo. The Thomas whanau got Pippin from the Palmerston North SPCA with his brother, Scout, about a year ago. “That’s why I thought a photo of him would suit the competition,” Ava says. “Pippin is also polydactyl which means he has extra toes. He is a bit weird, he likes to sleep on a yellow pillow on my bed and hunt mice and rabbits under the house.”

Ava taught herself how to use it, as well as taking photography course Click Happy with Upper Hutt-based photographer Mandi Lynn. Her preferred photography subjects are wildlife, especially birds. SPCA 2022 calendars - with cat, dog, and other pet themes - can be pre-ordered at spca.nz/buy2022calendars. 55

“I was shocked to see that I had won, especially next to the amazing photos of the dog and the pig on the other calendars. I’m sure Pippin was happy too because of the prize from Purina!”

Kiwitea cat Pippin Thomas and his extra toes will grace the front of SPCA’s 2022 cat calendar.

Ava, who is in Year 11 at Feilding High School, says it was starting to rain as she Pippin is also polydactyl which means he has extra toes. He is a bit weird, he likes to sleep on a yellow pillow on my bed and hunt mice and rabbits under the house.”

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In 2018, aged 13, she became the youngest artist to have a solo exhibition at Feilding and District Art Society. The money she received from selling her photos at the exhibition went towards buying a Fuji Film camera.

Ava’s interest in photography started when she was about 9. “I would steal Mum’s phone and take photos of everything I saw.”

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It is a privilege to represent the people of this community as the local MP for Palmerston North. I feel very strongly that our city and wider region reflects our diverse heritage and many cultures, alongside recognising the importance of strong relationships with mana whenua Rangitāne o Manawatū. Our diverse celebrations and initiatives, such as Diwali in the Square and the Festival of Cultures, underscore the multicultural threads within our civic identity. We are a destination of choice for national conferences plus many interschool events and sporting competitions. Additionally, our status as a “welcoming community” –an action plan to welcome new migrants –speaks volumes about our supportive approach to residents and visitors to our wonderful region. A key aspect of our city and surrounds that stands out to me the most, is heart. We’re a people and place of spirit, vitality and soul; our culture is of kindness front and centre. A key strength also lies in how we celebrate our diversity; as it is through understanding multiplicity and difference that we learn acceptance, understanding and make connections. We are a young city, where we and the

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A key aspect of our city and surrounds that stands out to me the most, is heart. We’re a people and place of spirit, vitality and soul; our culture is of kindness front and centre.” wider region are bursting with talent. Despite the disruptions presented by a global pandemic, we’ve risen to the challenge and used uncertainty as a time for reflection, improvement and change. Every one of us in our region has proven how dedicated, innovative and courageous we are; our people and our economy are resilient.Whether you are visiting for business, family or leisure, we have much to offer. Take an opportunity to explore one of our many recreational gems, including our Award-winning ‘He Ara Kotahi’ – our ‘pathway that brings people together’

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Welcome to the place that I’m very proud to call my home.

across the Manawatu Awa. Check out many of our public sculptures or the local ‘Art Trail’. Take time to enjoy the fare and atmosphere of our many cafes, restaurants, eateries and bars. In any event, enjoy the local Palmy hospitality and its people – enjoy your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kia mau te tokanga nui a Noho. There’s no place like home.

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the Manawatū Catchment formed the Manawatū River Leaders’ Forum. Pledging to work together to improve the health of the Manawatū River and its Catchment, Forum members signed the Manawatū River Leaders’ Accord. The Accord document set out a focus, vision, and goals for the river that could be achieved by working together. The main goal of the Accord is to improve the Manawatū River, such that it sustains fish species, and is suitable for contact recreation, in balance

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Celebrating Manawatū | Summer 202118According to Māori tradition, a great tōtara tree on the slopes of Puketoi mountain range was possessed of a spirit, Ōkatia. The tree drove through the mountain barrier of Ruahine and Tararua, creating Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge in the process. This passage allows the mighty Manawatū River to travel 180 kilometres from its headwaters in Norsewood, Tararua, across the Manawatū plains and all the way to Foxton, where the awa (river) releases into the Tasman Sea. The Manawatū River is a beacon for challenges facing freshwater quality in New Zealand. That is why, in August 2010, iwi/hapū, local and central government, farming, and industry leaders along with Massey University and environmental and recreational advocacy groups from around The Manawatū River flows through all of us, it shapes our region and reflects our people. It is our treasure, our taonga, and only by working collectively can we protect and care for it, ensuring our awa flourishes for generations to come.

19nzherald.co.nz/manawatu-guardian with the social, cultural and economic activities of the catchment community. The Accord’s joined-up approach to improving the river has resulted in a restored pride of the awa. The river is used for many recreational purposes; it is popular for powerboating, white baiting, trout fishing, swimming, white water rafting, and camping in places such as Ferry Reserve on the eastern side of Te Āpiti and Palmerston North’s Holiday Park. There are established shared pathways along the river’s edge, with He Ara Kotahi in Palmerston North providing a well-used connection from the city to dairy farms, forests, pā sites, Linton military camp, and urban eels – a readily accessible tuna feeding platform that both adults and children alike enjoy. From the source to the sea you will also find eight whare that has been erected through Tū Te Manawa. This project encourages whānau, hapū, iwi and the community back to the awa, increasing an appreciation and understanding of what the river means now and for future generations. In conjunction with central government funding, over $66 million has been invested through Manawatū River Leaders’ Accord initiatives during the past decade. This includes more than 5 million trees being planted, 1,000km of stream fencing erected, 68 fish passage barriers removed, and over 70 community projects established in ten years.Asa result, we are seeing improvements in water quality. In particular, this is in association with changes to point source discharges where some have been upgraded and others have been removed altogether or combined with the Palmerston North’s wastewater treatment. More than 27 swim spots along the river are monitored each week from November until April for recreational suitability by Horizons Regional Council. To find the best places to swim within the Manawatū Catchment visit www.lawa.org.nz where you will discover popular sites such as Ahimate Reserve in Palmerston North or new ones to explore such as the Pohangina River at Tōtara Reserve. More information on the Manawatū River Leaders’ Accord and progress to date can be found at manawaturiver.co.nz.

The Manawatū River is a beacon for challenges facing freshwater quality in New Zealand. That is why, in August 2010, iwi/hapū, local and central government, farming, and industry leaders along with Massey University and environmental and recreational advocacy groups from around the Manawatū Catchment formed the Manawatū River Leaders’ Forum.”

A three month turn-around period meant it was foot to the sewing machine pedal, and Jodie and her team put in some epic hours to get to the catwalk.

an amazing opportunity, and I called Ana and burst into tears and then she was in tears. It was very exciting for the Holi Boli women, too.”

“Women would walk past and then you would hear them kind of go ‘ooooooh’ as they stopped and backtracked their way in the Oncedoor.”inside the little jewel of a clothing shop, people find Jodie’s clothing collection designed around the premise of “Monday clothes that feel like Sunday.” The well-crafted clothes are made by women, for women, and if you take a step back down the production line, and a big leap to a small village in India, then you start to see why Jodie’s fashion story is special.

“I was on the floor just weeping. It was

“I just crashed, emotionally, physically and spiritually,” she says.

seedsethicalSewingW hen Jodie Woods opened her brickand-mortar shop, Tonic & Cloth on Papaioea Palmerston North’s George Street, a little bit of magic happened.

Limitations – like having no button hole machine – became design features, and Jodie hustled away in the background sending homemade videos about her journey to innovative women she really admired.“Iwasn’t really asking for anything, I just wanted to connect, and one of the women I sent something to was Carolyn Enting from Good Magazine.” Within ten minutes of the video landing in the editor’s inbox, Jodie got a message back. Carolyn loved her mahi and offered a spot in the magazine’s Sustainable Style Show that was to be a part of New Zealand Fashion Weekend 2019.

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Celebrating Manawatū | Summer 202120 Jodie Woods wears her heart on her sleeves. Riding the ups and downs of starting her own fashion label, her vision has remained constant and compelling: that business has the ability to change lives. From the Manawatū, Jodie is providing job opportunities for women in a rural village in India, whilst giving New Zealand women beautiful, ethically made clothing.

“I knew that if I was going to do this, it wasn’t just going to be making clothes and selling them,” Jodie says. “I wanted to see if my business can change lives in small rural communities. It was go big, or goThroughhome.” the good-old-Kiwi-way of reaching out, Jodie connected with fashion designer] Ana Wilkinson-Gee. Ana runs Holi Boli, a production house that provides jobs for women in the rural village of Malipali in Odisha, India. Ana’s journey of leaving New Zealand to set up her business, armed with a few industrial sewing machines and a hope of helping women out of poverty, drew Jodie in.

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The orders that she thought would pour in didn’t, and she says she heard birds chirping for the first month. Doubt

“I knew that this was it. I knew that this was the way forward,” Jodie says. That’s when the Tonic & Cloth narrative really kicked off. So between Jodie’s little caravan in her Aorangi Feilding backyard, that became her design studio, and Ana’s humble back-country set-up, the pair nutted out

A photo taken of Jodie on the night sums it up: Stage light shining on her face like a beacon, she looks overwhelmed, overjoyed and like someone setting out on a very big adventure. But as in every adventure there are hurdles, and Jodie’s was exhaustion.

a process. Designed in Manawatū and sewn using organic and natural fabrics in India, Tonic & Cloth went into production.

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I knew that if I was going to do this, it wasn’t just going to be making clothes and selling them ... I wanted to see if my business can change lives in small communities.ruralItwas go big, or go home.” and the enormity of it all crept in and she feared for Ana and the Holi Boli staff. “I really felt the responsibility of that. But then, in October, we started to get sales. My website is set to my phone, so when I got a sale it went ‘bing’ and I’d do a leap of joy. It was the most exciting thing in the whole world.” And then the next opportunity rolled in. A business woman who believed in what Jodie was doing offered her a month’s rent on a Palmerston North shop. While she had never really thought of having a retail space, Jodie was buoyed by the encouragement, and opened the door on 42 George Street at the start of 2019. “I love it, the street is just right. It’s like Palmy came up to meet me, it’s been so welcoming. I feel like it all just clicked,” she says.And over in India, Ana’s payroll has gone from six to seventeen women, which in real terms means ongoing opportunities for female empowerment. Jodie’s signature style of beautiful clothes that feel really great to wear remains at the fore of every collection. All her designs are unique, but in every garment there is the common thread of a story. This story was produced by Shepherdess magazine. For more stories like this, check out www.shepherdess.co.nz

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Celebrating Manawatū | Summer 2021T24he Rusty Radiator Diner opened in March this year, serving classic diner meals with a Kiwi twist. It was a long time coming for owner/operator Tracey Langerveld, who was leasing the building for two years before opening the doors for“Ibusiness.fellinlove with the idea of doing an old-school diner with what I had. I just wanted to be certain that whatever we did, we were happyCarvedwith.”out of a former garage, Langerveld felt it was important to keep the identity of the building tied in with classic vehicles. “The building had potential for character and we just got to work.” Inside the diner is a collection of vehicle-inspired memorabilia that Langerveld has collected over the last two decades, including In the small rural settlement of Halcombe, a passion for cars and coffee collides. hundreds of model vehicles, an old gas pump and radiators. “It’s just stuff we have had over the years of being a petrol head.”The devil is in the detail for Langerveld, who wanted everyone who walked in to feel that same sense of passion she feels about vehicles.“I’vealways been a petrol head. We’ve had hot rods and I’ve Rusty Radiator Steven Deans www.stevestyreservice.co.nz 35 Ngata Street, Palmerston North Ofﬁce: 06 357 8798, Direct: 0800 787 897 Mobile: 027 920 0857 We are proud to service the Manawatu community for all mechanical repairs and tyre requirements Mon -Frid 7.30am -5.15pm Saturday 8am -2.00pm Men Ladies Children Haircuts Shampoos, Wetshaves 35 Victoria Ave, PN 06 356 5704 Victoria Ave Hairdresser

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Summer 2021T26he courtyard behind Square Edge Arts Centre in central Palmerston North is the place to just be and soak up the atmosphere. The weeds and overgrown plants have gone to be replaced with herbs, vegetables, an apple tree, a passionfruit vine and wisteria.Square Edge Community Arts artistic director Dr Karen Seccombe says the courtyard, which can be accessed through Square Edge or via Jersey Lane, is for anyone to Muchuse. of the work has been done by Shannon Pickering, a contractor paid from a Lotteries grant. Before lockdown, Creative Journeys members helped with the weeding, forming the Spade Squad. Square Edge Community Arts received $20,000 from Eastern and Central Community Trust for the makeover and about $10,000 from Environment Network Manawatū.Menzshed Manawatū has made tables and benches and a four-arm umbrella has been installed providing much-needed shade in the Seccombesummer.says improving the courtyard so it feels usable by all has been a goal since she started her role in autumn 2020. In summer, it was too hot and the rest of the year it was too depressing - partly as it had become a dumping ground, she says. Movable trellised planter boxes hide the rubbish bins and service area. “It takes away the bin look,” Pickering says. She is researching plants suitable for rongoā (Maori medicine) and is enjoying putting her energy into the makeover as it is a project that benefits the community. “I love it, it’s really good for your mind and your soul. To me it’s medicine, it’s really good for keeping yourself occupied in the mind.”

Seccombe wants the gardens to be for community use, for example they could pick herbs and salad greens for their lunchtime sandwich. She hopes to add plants that can be used to make dye and for eco painting.Ashade sail will be added over the entrance to Creative Journeys, a social arts and performance hub for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Seccombe says Community Arts has applied for funding to create a mural to hide the courtyard gate and put in a wheelchair-accessible outdoor stage.

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The refreshed courtyard includes new tables, bench seats and a four-arm umbrella.

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“All the kids love to dance, and there’s so much passion and friendship. “We’re like a big family.” DanceWorks’ teachers are a very talented bunch, Debbie says. “They have more than one genre in their repertoire, and that gives us the ability to offer a lot of different things.” That includes ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre.Debbie says younger students can start at the age of 18 months, and open classes include people of all ages. “We are RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) certified on the ballet side of things, and then we have Asia Pacific Dance Association certificates that students can work towards. “You don’t have to do exams though, you can just come along and enjoy learning. That’s totally OK.” The studio also holds concerts, and it is currently preparing for an end of year showcase.“Somestudents do competitions throughout the year as well, and they are representing Danceworks wherever they go,” Debbie says. “We have an amazing team onboard with us, and we’re really grateful they are“It’sthere.agreat place to be a part of.”

All the kids love to dance, and there’s so much passion and friendship ... We’re like a big family.”

Marika Harvey (teacher) with Amelia Simpson. Photo / Any Sefton.

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Celebrating Manawatū 202130DanceWorks Studios has been a Palmerston North institution for over a decade, and its new owners are carrying on the tradition of top-quality danceDebbieclasses.Woodroofe and her husband took over operations in July, but have been involved with the studio for the past five years. The couple come from a theatre background, and Debbie says when the opportunity came up to buy the studio “it made perfect sense”. Three of their children were already part of the 365-strong roster who take classes.Seven studios are in operation, with 85 classes every week There are very few disciplines DanceWorks doesn’t cover. “We even do highland and acro (batical),” Debbie says. She says seeing the joy on children’s faces as they go about their classes is one of the thrills of the job. “They are in there and they’re having fun.

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Charlotte Wenman (teacher) with Beatrix Wenman. Photo / Marika Harvey.

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food intake history. Fasting blood, urine and faecal samples will be collected at two time points. Participants’ bone density will also be checked.Thestudy will be conducted in the Human Nutrition Research Unit of Massey University, Palmerston North. A total of 120 women aged 50+ years who are five years past menopause will be required for the study. The study will be conducted and supervised by Dr. Bolaji Lilian Ilesanmi-Oyelere and Prof. Marlena Kruger.

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In 1937, work started on construction of the Ohakea Air Force Base in anticipation it would be home to 30 Vickers Wellington bombers.Theoutbreak of World War II meant the bombers were never delivered but that didn’t stop Ohakea being repurposed to train fighter pilots, navigators and air gunners. More than 80 years later the base continues to train Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) aviators and it continues to grow and boost the Manawatū economy. Similarly, Linton Military Camp started with tents and prefabricated buildings in 1942 and has since grown to become New Zealand’s largest military camp. Together, with the New Zealand Defence Force Hokowhitu Campus, Ohakea and Linton are estimated to generate $502 million worth of economic impact to region*. Nearly 4000 people are employed in the Manawatū and their salaries and wages total about $235m, accounting for over 7 per cent of salaries and wages in the region. Along with the tertiary institutions, the Defence Force bases bring a lot of younger people to the region – the average age of the 2000 enlisted personnel at Linton is 27. The investment is ramping up. At Linton the sod has been turned on the state-of-the-art $47m Linton Maintenance Facility, which will be completed in 2023. The facility will service vehicles and plant. At RNZAF Base Ohakea, $250m worth of work is being carried out upgrading the base, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern turned the sod at the new $47m Linton Maintenance Facility earlier this year.

Together, with the New Zealand Defence Force Hokowhitu Campus, Ohakea and Linton are estimated to generate $502 million worth of economic impact to region*.”

* Source: Manawatū Region Defence Sector report, March 2021. including complex hangars for the arrival of the new Boeing P-8A Poseidon surveillance and maritime patrol aircraft. Nearly 1000 people work at Ohakea and when No. 5 Squadron shifts from Whenuapai to operate the Boeings, that will increase to 1200 by 2023 – providing a boost to local businesses, sports teams and community groups.

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It was a drizzly winter’s day when we first laid eyes on the wildly overgrown grounds that houses Āpiti’s former Presbyterian Church and Sunday School. The church was hidden from the road behind a thick, unruly wall of holly, barberry and other nasty weeds-turned-towering-trees that were the remnants of years of untamed growth, while the lawn was up to our knees.

The area is also significant to us because Alex’s family have a sixth-generation farm in Rangiwahia, 15 minutes up the road. It is a stunning, largely undiscovered part of true rural New Zealand that is ripe for exploring if you love the great outdoors and mountainous country, without the crowds. We are adament it is one of the country’s best kept secrets.

Our journey began on December 14 when we took ownership on a crisp, clear bluesky day. The fat brown skinks who were basking in the sun scattered in all directions as we arrived, having long been undisturbed by anyone. At the time we didn’t own any furniture, so we didn’t have much to move in. We set up camp on foam mattresses in the Sunday school lounge, used a gas cooker to make meals, and started to make sense of this historic purchase we had committed to. Following the Christmas break that year, we became ‘weekend warriors’, ticking off most of the major renovation projects by ourselves while working full time in Palmerston North. We re-connected the abandoned water well that had not been used for more than

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When we first began our house hunt, we had not envisioned living rurally. We had recently moved back to New Zealand after living in New York and Colorado, where I was working as a journalist and my husband Alex as a videographer. We became ‘flatmates’ with Alex’s parents in Palmerston North so we could save for our first home. A few months’ deep in the property hunt, we were unsuccessful on the handful of offers we had made in the city, which in hindsight was a blessing, because we became the proud new owners of the church in December 2018.

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In the small rural village of Āpiti, in the Manawatū, husband and wife Jemma and Alexander Robertson have breathed new life into a former Sunday school and church by turning it into their first home. With years of history ingrained in its walls, the couple have added another chapter to its existence by embarking on its restoration. Jemma shares, in her own words, their experience. them. Inside the church the pews were stacked upright against the walls and birds’ nests were spilling from the top. It was rugged, raw and enchanting.

The Last Church in Āpiti

The owner had never lived there, but told us where the key was kept and we let ourselves in to explore. Inside was like stepping back in time. The church was decommissioned around 20 years ago when the former owner bought it – it became a storage place for church organs - and with its purchase ended the weekly church gatherings. The basic kitchen resembled a backcountry hut with a single wooden benchtop, simple cupboards and a small wood burner. The matai flooring was wellworn, the rimu windows were crying out for love and the pinex walls in pastel shades of lemon, green and purple, were covered in pinholes where posters had once blanketed Jemma Robertson (née Brackebush) Photos: Alexander Robertson

Āpiti is nestled at the base of the Ruahine Ranges in northern Manawatū, 50 minutes from Palmerston North. From Kimbolton you drop into a valley and wind your way through scenic farmland until you pop out on the Āpiti flats. It was settled in the 1880s and today the village’s population is just over 200, surrounded by sheep, beef and dairy farms.

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Alex is a big picture thinker and refers to himself as a ‘visionary’, which at times has led to some heated discussions of, “Let’s be realistic” on my behalf; but he’s the hardest worker I know and I love working together on a project like this.” 20 years (we call it our delicious artesian ‘holy water’), insulated the floor and roof, re-wired the house, installed a large wood burner fire, restored the windows (breaking seven panes), painted the inside of the Sunday school and the church roof, and the list goes on. One weekend we removed two 10-tonne truck loads of green waste to reveal the church again from the road. Fast forward 18 months to today, and bright white walls house eclectic pieces of art we have collected or been gifted over the years. Indoor plants dominate the large Sunday school room-turned-living room. Our bed frame, kitchen shelves and bathroom vanity were handcrafted by our dear family friend, Don Tantrum using timber from his farm in Taihape and most other pieces of furniture are a result of a successful lunchtime shop at the Salvation Army. Our bathroom design was inspired by Pinterest and pulled off by our brother-in-law plumber who is able to turn most of our visions into reality (most guests need a briefing on how to work the shower, though). Nothing matches and yet it all fits together perfectly. With the Sunday school renovations coming to an end, we are turning our focus to the last church in Āpiti, opened in 1902, and contemplating how to preserve the building’s history while creating a unique space that has purpose in this day and age, whether it is accommodation or events.

Alex is a big picture thinker and refers to himself as a ‘visionary’, which at times has led to some heated discussions of, “Let’s be realistic” on my behalf; but he’s the hardest worker I know and I love working together on a project like this. I must also mention the incredible family we have who have lent helping hands. At times, it’s felt like a community effort, with neighbors bringing us baking, lending us utes, tools and lawnmowers, making our curtains, egging us on. It has been a big and at times exhausting project, but it has been so satisfying and rewarding creating our home. Living in the country, you automatically switch off and relax the moment you drive towards the Ruahine Ranges and step in the door, and for that I feel very grateful. Through the restoration and while living here, we are building our own memories in the place and giving this historic property a new chapter in its history. Most residents, past and present, have their own connections and memories of the church and Sunday school and I have loved learning about these. Our neighbour, Pat, 78, was married in the church in 1961 and on her property a Douglas fir tree towers over our Itboundary.turnsout that Alex’s tree-mad grandfather had given Pat’s son the seedling of the tree many years before, and today, we get to benefit from its shade and beauty on our back doorstep. We learned that a good family friend’s uncles’ funeral was one of the last to be held here and we have also met the man whose father milled the timber and built the Sunday school in the 40s. We feel a sense of responsibility and guardianship owning something that holds these memories and significance for so many people. Our door is always open, and it is a privilege when people stop by to have a look, reminisce and share stories about their time here. Others have left more permanent signs: scribbled on the back of the native timber door in our kitchen there’s a love heart with ‘GB 75’ inside. I smile to myself each time I see it and often wonder who the artist is. It is just one of many personal touches in our home left by children who spent secret moments scribbling on the walls when the teachers were not looking. We have spent a fair amount of time scrubbing old pencil drawings off of our walls and floors, but I can’t quite bring myself to remove this one. We had planned to travel to the United Kingdom and Europe in June and had trialled Airbnb as a way to keep the place used while we travelled overseas. People loved the space and we loved sharing it, but that idea is being parked while we remain in New Zealand. So, as the leaves change colour and winter signals its arrival, we are working out what project is coming next. We may not be sipping sangria in Spain come June, but we could be celebrating the New Zealand summer on our yet-to-be-built deck. There are almost always silver linings to whatever life throws our way. Watch this space. This story was produced by Shepherdess magazine. For more stories like this, check out www.shepherdess.co.nz

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Growing up, James Pugsley dreamed of being a drift car racer.

Pugsley admits to an obsessive fear of sharks - he can’t stop looking at them but is terrified when he does. So he plumps for the T. rex. The dinosaur already has short arms so he feels he’d have a better chance. When he’s not on air, he loves bush walks but is also good at neglecting that love for bush walks by watching TV. He likes painting doodles with acrylics, and trying new Somethingrecipes.readers and listeners won’t know about him is he’s colour-blind. As a teenager, people thought he really loved purple but he thought the shirts he was wearing were blue. Pugsley says he’s really excited to be in Palmerston North - he loves meeting people and is always up for a chat, though probably not while drifting.

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As The Hits Manawatu announcer from 9am to 3pm, he connects with the region, shares information on what is happening locally and keeps people updated with what The Hits flagship shows are doing - Jono and Ben, and Stace, Mike and Anika.Three months into the job, Pugsley is appreciating the variety each day brings. People go through different emotions and feelings every day and his job is to capture that, he says. He has a Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications specialising in radio from Ara Institute of Canterbury. He likes radio as it is a secondary medium; radio can be a powerful first line of communication for news but can also be in the background keeping people company. There is value in it for every person, he says. His favourite Kiwi musician is Auckland singer/songwriter Benee. Pugsley says Benee brings a progressive taste to her music while still being able to create a relationship with an older audience. The 21-year-old is refreshing, makes fun music and manages to communicate with people like herself and those not like her. Benee is on trend with what the current generation cares about and has a sense of humour.

Pugsley wants to do the same. He says he’s a 25-year-old man from Wellington on a radio station targeted towards families, mostly women. The Guardian asked for and received one-word descriptions for Palmerston North weather - “brisk”, Palmerston North traffic - “easy”, and Palmerston North coffee“homely”.Wealso asked Pugsley the question that got visiting English comedian Russell Howard talking earlier this year: would you rather fight a shark that can fly or a T. rex with short legs.

“Frankly, I wouldn’t know the first thing about cars but it looked fun when I was a child,” he says. His school careers adviser suggested a different track for Pugsley - broadcasting. The adviser knew young James had a background in public speaking and a passion for music and put the two together. Pugsley is the new daytime announcer at The Hits Manawatu. He says he does not have a technical understanding of music but enjoys it and doesn’t go anywhere without it. The Lower Hutt native has his mum to thank for his public speaking skills. She found speaking in front of groups difficult and didn’t want the same for her son and daughter, so enrolled them in speech and drama classes at a young age. James then branched into public speaking.

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beauty of flowering plants all year round. It is accessible from a sealed carpark, has wide paths and many park seats along the 720Inmetres.2020,two new information boards were erected that show the camellia loop walk: one at the entrance from the croquet car

Camellia loop walk

The start of the camellia loop walk at Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North. park, and the other at the main rose garden gates. There are five additional information boards along the walk that highlight the camellias in each area. The loop walk area has about 400 different cultivars or species that flower between March and November. This area is being designed for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beauty of flowering plants all year round.”

Celebrating Manawatū | Summer 2021C48amellias were first planted around the periphery of the Dugald MacKenzie Rose Garden at the Esplanade in 1968. They were arranged in themed areas, according to their species and cultivar types. Today, many of these camellias have grown into their natural state of tall flowering trees that do not look like the pruned flowering bushes commonly seen in home gardens. In particular, Camellia reticulata grow into tall trees with very large flowers that are a spectacular sight between June and October. Since 2017, members of the Manawatu branch of the camellia society have been working with Esplanade staff to enhance the camellia collection and to develop a camellia loop walk. Together with the rose collection, this area is being designed for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the The Manawatu branch of the New Zealand Camellia Society has presented 15 new camellias to Victoria Esplanade to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Palmerston North.

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