Retirement Today Issue 5

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Living well and ageing gracefully in a modern society

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LIFE & LIVING

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MOTORING

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A WORLD OF CHOICE There’s an old adage that says ‘a place is what you make it’. It tends to jump into my head at the oddest of times and for no apparent reason.

It did however, make a recent and well reasoned appearance when I was perusing the New York Post. The publication reported on a homeless man who “… lay dying in a pool of blood for more than an hour as nearly 25 people indifferently strolled past him”.

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Of course no society is free of either violence or indifference towards suffering, but it must not be forgotten that actions are products of choice. This then got me thinking about our society and the choices we make.

The extent to which the many choose to aid the disenfranchised few is undoubtedly a marker of a society’s degree of civility; still, the battle to become a more accepting society is one for the ages - all ages.

So in this issue we look at ageism, which like many ‘isms’ is alive and well. Since life, like a place, is what you make it, we’ve included a guide to ageing well and coping with grief. We lead with a worldrenowned icon, capturer of imaginations and the voice of a generation - none other than Dame Malvina Major.

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Hopefully there’s something here to help you make your place a better one. But no matter how much information you absorb, actions still speak louder than words. The choice is more than yours - it’s ours.

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OF A GENERATION She has been the voice of a generation; someone the world has opened its heart to, a voice and larger than life presence who has captured our imaginations for decades.

Sandy Galland talks with Dame Malvina Major, DBE, OBE. Soprano, international operatic diva, mother, grandmother, mentor, teacher, loyal New Zealander and above all, just another lady trying to make sense of her place in the world.

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“I used to beat myself around the head because I thought I’d been a failure,” says the opera star who has soared to incredible heights throughout the many years of her highly accoladed, international career.

“But I guess, as I have grown a little bit older, I know, of course I wasn’t a failure.”

As one of the greatest voices of our time reminisces on her past, she muses that until recently she wonders of her career, was it the one she could have perhaps had if she had stayed overseas and not had a family.

“It used to worry me and I used to think I hadn’t done my job properly because I hadn’t stayed on the stage and sung internationally, continually.

“But now I tell myself, your life has just been different. It’s like Frank Sinatra, ‘I did it my way’. It was different, it wasn’t the way one would assume or expect, but it’s been a success never the less.”

At 67, Dame Malvina says as she has grown older she hasn’t wanted to achieve that kind of absolute pinnacle of performance on the stage. “I feel I have done what I have done and I have done it successfully.”

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On reaching the third age, Dame Malvina says you begin to realise you can’t take on the world single handedly.

“I used to take the cares of the world on my shoulders and I used to try and fix them all.

Certainly as you head towards 60, you realise you can’t fix it, but you can actually be there for people.

“That’s why I keep singing. I know there are a lot of people out there who tell me it’s healing, that it’s good for the soul to hear somebody singing and especially somebody of my sort of age.”

Laughing she adds she wants to be aware of when she reaches her “use by date.” Judging by the voice she still projects – this date is still a long way off.

On worrying, she says she tries not too. “Of course I worry, but I guess there are things you can’t fix in life. You would like the world to be a perfect place and when you are younger you strive to be a cog in that wheel that does make the world a better place, I know I certainly did.”

Another guiding philosophy which has served her well, is to never look back. “I always look

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for tomorrow. You can’t look back, you have to keep on going and look to tomorrow to make it a better day than the one past.”

On her travels around New Zealand singing in the retirement villages named for her, she says she often tells people to not give up and keep going. “Just don’t give in to anything.

Make your life happy. Be alive in what you do, get out there and walk – even if it is with your walking stick or frame.”

Singing, she advocates, is one of the greatest things, “it keeps your lungs going, it keeps your blood circulating, and it keeps the oxygen going to you brain”.

Put simply, she says, be friendly to your neighbour, help the person next to you and be happy.

Throughout her life, Dame Malvina’s family has been of the utmost importance. If you can do nothing else in the world she believes you can rectify things in your own family. “Make peace in your own family and make your own children understand they don’t always need to agree, and they might not always see eye to eye, but they need to agree to disagree and be content in that situation. I certainly can’t stand families that are dysfunctional. I think there is always a way around problems.

“I’m also a great believer in talking things out.

Being a good listener is a great thing. And don’t be critical, you can give advice but don’t criticise. People do things in their own way and they need to be able to do that.”

Like the tragedies she has bought to life on the stage, her own life has had its fair share. Twenty years ago she lost her husband suddenly. “Losing your partner, it doesn’t matter what age you are, it’s a very lonely road, because no matter what age your children or how supportive your family are they cannot fill the gap.

“It’s only someone who has experienced that, who can guide you, or help you, or talk to you about it on the same wave length and that’s really really important.”

She says it is like having a cancer of some sort and finding other people who have been through that same situation and helping them or helping yourself to grow through those experiences.

“The answers aren’t in reading books. My children experience the same sense of loss and your friends are great but they don’t always understand unless they have suffered in a similar way.”

It is this shared understanding which forged a lifelong friendship between Dame Malvina and Diana, Lady Isaac. “She has been hugely influential in my life. One of the reasons was because she lost her husband twenty three years ago, three years before I lost mine, and we’ve been friends and shared our understanding of losing a partner, since.

“I got very hurt once, when my husband died and I had people say how dare I give up my singing when he had given up his life for me.

“That was extremely hurtful because that is not what happened at all. I was never going to give up the singing and that situation was never what people said it was. Never.” She urges people to never assume a situation or criticise. “You absolutely do not know what is happening in somebody else’s life and you cannot assume.”

Dame Malvina’s passion for nurturing young talent will remain a priority, but she hopes to soon reduce the time spent performing and hopes to again find time for her other passions in life – golf and gardening.

“I learnt my operas doing the garden really. I used to have an apron with my tape recorder in it and my earphones on and I play them over and over while I memorised them.”

Her time in the limelight may start to fade, but the brightness of her star will continue to shine; as will the simple words she offers to her fellow countrymen as she travels around sharing her soaring voice. “Just do everything you can to live happily.”

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Battling ageism

By Kate Pierson While we are progressively moving towards being a more engaging and accepting society, the existence of certain prejudices within our communities continues to threaten social equality and stifle the opportunity for an egalitarian environment.

Discrimination towards marginalised groups, subcultures and identities within society is not new. And while social acceptance is growing and playing its role as a social moderator in New Zealand, as a collective and united body of people we are yet to address and defeat an age-old discrimination.

An age-old issue Ageism, or prejudice towards the elderly is detrimental to our living history; those who represent the wise and courageous individuals who fought for our liberation and voted for our own equality.

In the workplace, on the street or in our social institutions, ageism is ubiquitous.

And while in the most obvious sense ostracising someone because of their age is a breach of the basic rights which should be afforded to all members of a democratic society, the environments in which ageism is manifested, are a catalyst for further inequality.

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In November 2009, in response to reports of elder abuse and neglect, a New Zealand elderly support network, Age Concern attested this behaviour had roots in ageism and a lack of respect for older people.

Age Concern elder abuse and neglect prevention spokeperson Jayne McKendry said at the time, New Zealanders had the ability to address and stop this issue and “the rights of the older person must be everyone’s central concern”.

Age Concern Canterbury chief executive Stephen Phillips says, “ageism can manifest itself in many ways, sometimes direct and sometimes perhaps through ignorance when a throwaway comment is made - such comments can be hurtful.”

Studying society There have been various studies conducted to address and measure the presence of ageist attitudes within society.

A 2006 research report commissioned by the New Zealand Rights Commission was undertaken by University of Auckland business school professor Marie Wilson and student Jordan Kan. Wilson and Kan attested that agebased stereotypes distort employment markets and affect perception about the employability, skills and competency of

older worksers. To legitimise the validity of this admission, Wilson and Kan conducted a field experiment where simulation and interviews were used to “assess the selection process from multiple perspectives and enable a thorough consideration of both the process and outcome of recruitment and selection decisions.”

Young and older candidates were included in this study and the subsequent results were summarised in a report, Barriers to entry for the older worker. This report confirmed that younger workers were perceived by employers as being more suitable candidates for employment opportunities although older people had a plethora of unique skills to offer.

“Age-based discrimination undermines both personal and national productivity and limits the growth and productive capacity of firms... The assumptions behind agebased discrimination are largely false as well; older workers are not less adaptable, often possess rare and complex intellectual capital, provide longer and more reliable service to their employers and have fewer accidents, injuries and fewer workplace losses than their younger and often more expensive colleagues.”

Addressing ageism While ageism is on the social issues radar, Phillips says prevalence is hard to determine

as victims of age-based discrimination may not voice their concerns, meaning it is difficult to develop an idea of the scale of the issue.

When people are committing ageism, Phillips says many of these offences can be readily identified by listening to general conversation as they are often quite overt acts. Once identified, ageism can be dealt with through “education, education, education,” he maintains. Victims of ageism can also seek out support on their own accord through organisations like Age Concern.

“We focus on advancing positive ageing and the wellbeing of older people and we will endeavour to assist older people who are subjected to ageist attitudes,” Philips says.

Addressing and eradicating ageist ideologies is not just about reducing inequality as Phillips also acknowledges that the wealth of experience and skills possessed by the elderly often go unrecognised although they are invaluable to the betterment of society.

It is on the moral conscience of our nation to address this problem through understanding and support. If you or anyone you know is a victim of ageism you can contact Age Concern by going to www.ageconcern.co.nz.

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A GUIDE TO AGEING WELL Through our daily subliminal or elected exposure to visual and textual channels of communication, we are inundated with messages about the merits of ageing well and the processes we can follow to ensure we realise our potential at any age.

The concept of ‘ageing well’ can be perceived in a cosmetic sense, conjuring up images of anti-wrinkle remedies and the revolutionary youth serums which purportedly stall the physical metamorphosis we undergo as part of our evolutionary existence. It’s a lucrative industry selling youth; one which has no expiration date, because the ‘youth in a bottle’ market and everything it encompasses will have life for as long as humans walk the earth and their desire for a life of longevity exists.

But ageing well in life cannot be taken at face value alone. Because while the restorative properties of age reversal potions and practises may bring skin-deep satisfaction to our lives, ageing well in a holistic sense is what fulfils us in mind, body and soul.

Wise up We have heard the supposition ‘wisdom comes with age,’ time and time again. It is a proclamation that suggests our wisdom well is fuller when our eyes, minds and hearts have absorbed a lifetime worth of knowledge and are more in tune with the way of the world.

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There is much to be said for and learned from the valuable hindsight that belongs to those who have experienced life, although it is important to utilise what intellectual capacity we have now to create a plan to age well. For life’s greatest pearls of wisdom may well be reserved for a moment in time beyond our immediate reach, but making age well plans requires the application of today’s wisdom while the wisdom of tomorrow still belongs to the future.

A plan to age well We spend our lives planning. Plans are personal maps for life which we formulate to help us reach milestones, fulfil ambitions and complete tasks effectively. And while a life plan may not grant us immunity from the serendipitous way of the world, the protection, security and direction afforded to us by having a strategic plan, can only contribute to a life of longevity.

There is no dictionary definition for ageing well, no textbook manual open for our consultation. Ageing well cannot be mimicked or even learned from others because, while peers and family may be able to offer suggestive guidance, our unique genetic blueprint means how we define ageing well and go about it, will require a personal touch.

Therefore, a definitive list of steps for entering elder-hood and working towards a life of longevity cannot be given, but recommendations for areas of focus can be provided to help you on your journey. And like adventure at any age, your physical, emotional and spiritual values should be your guiding intuition.

Physical health We can all remember the physical liberation attached to being young and ailment free.

And while it becomes harder to reverse or right the physical wrongs we have committed as the years pass us by, if we are consistent throughout life and honour a balanced lifestyle, we can continue to experience the physical autonomy gifted in youth.

- conserving energy and decreasing blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and body temperature, but our brains remain active – laying down memory, restoring daytime mental function and carrying out tasks that lead to physical growth.”

The campaign also advocates the physical benefits of a balanced diet, which it says is directly associated with healthy ageing.

“Healthy eating is a choice – your choice.

And before you can fully explore that choice, it helps to have a bit of understanding about what food actually is and what it delivers to your body.”

Emotional health

When entering any era in which our life profoundly changes, we need to get emotional – in an intuitive sense. As we The saying, ‘you are only as old get older and life presents us with new as you feel’ is applicable emotional challenges, to the exercise equation understanding our because beyond the “There is no definition emotional needs and aesthetic merits of feelings and catering to for ageing well...” staying active, physical these, is as importance exercise is also an elixir to our wellbeing as for staying young in mind maintaining physical health. and spirit.

As a combatant for what ails you, the positive effects of a physical lifestyle are further increased with the adoption of other physical practises. The Everybody Live to 100 campaign, endorsed by the everybody. co.nz website offers countless suggestions for exercising, curing body blues and beating a primary cause of premature ageing - stress.

Clinical psychologist Geraldine Hancock has worked extensively in the field of dementia research, studying and evaluating needsbased assessment and quality of life for sufferers of the condition. Having also worked closely with the elderly in a counselling capacity, Hancock says ageing well emotionally is like a quality of life initiative.

“In order to beat stress effectively you need to have a grab-bag of anti-stressing tools that you use often and proactively before your body’s stress response fully kicks in. The more anti-stressing tools you can learn the better,” the campaign says.

“It’s a quality of life issue; the different realms of quality of life include physical, mental, social and spiritual factors,” she says. “Instead of reinventing the wheel, ageing well can be about maintaining what is working now for you and what has worked before in those specific domains and then adapting those to the appropriate age context.”

“Sleep is also as important to our health as diet and exercise – without it we cannot function properly and may even become ill.

We do know when we sleep, our bodies rest

Hancocks says looking after mental health is incredibly important during our latter years in

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life and concedes that old age is commonly the time in which people reach out to mental health workers or a social network.

Grief, dementia and physical, mental or social loss can be the catalyst for seeking out the support and assistance of others and it is in the process of seeking this assistance that people find renewed strength and direction.

“Getting out and about, staying active, having good hygiene and fitness as well as following regular sleeping patterns,” are all related to this Hancock says.

Asking the existential questions in life, such as; ‘Who am I? Where am I going? What do I want from my life?’ also benefits peoples’ emotional health and understanding of themselves, as does seeking out the For those who have defined their lives and guidance of spiritualists who are open themselves through their dedication to to different denominations and people. family or occupation, Hancock says it can Hancocks says hospital chaplins can help be exceptionally hard when what you feel patients and local churches and maraes has always defined generally offer support you – like being a and emotional wife, husband, father, “...think about how you guidance to elders. mother, worker – is define yourself...”

Life is what you make suddenly gone. “It can it. Plan for tomorrow, be difficult to define live for today and seek yourself in another way out the support of any of the following but you can overcome this by exploring new organisations to guide you as you age realms. Ask the other people around you for well physically, emotionally and spiritually suggestions by asking them – how do you throughout life. see me? It is so important to think about how you define yourself and then really value the things you define yourself with,” she explains. • The Everybody Live to 100 campaign www.everybody.co.nz In conjunction with seeking advice and emotional support from social networks and support systems, following a plan for ageing well emotionally can also involve taking a psychotherapeutic approach through cognitive behavioral therapy.

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By Sandy Galland We all know that to lead by example is the very best way and when the years of experience behind you outnumber those ahead, you have a lifetime of wisdom, experience and compassion to lead with.

“You acquire a labyrinth of knowledge that you can use to make a difference to the world,” says Ray Avery – recently awarded the New Zealanders of the Year award.

Ray was one of several inspirational over 60’s to receive honours early in 2010 in the annual competition which recognises service, achievement and contribution to the nation.

At the age of 62, Ray Avery, Auckland scientist, inventor and advocate for the world’s disadvantaged, took the top honour.

With only a few years on him, Sir Eion Edgar, 65, received yet more recognition for his good works across various sectors, taking the Senior New Zealanders of the Year award. His competition in this category was stiff as he vied against two other finalists, both impressive candidates – Lady Diana Isaac (88) conservationist, businesswoman, philanthropist and arts patron and Ron O’Grady, founder and president of EPCAT (Ending Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Child Trafficking) and international child protection campaigner.

Ray says it is an “odd thing” reaching this age demographic and realising he only has around 5000 days left to live. “So therefore I live every day like it’s my last and I encourage everyone to do the same.

So many people plan for retirement. They should be planning for life,” he advocates.

He adds that he might be a little bit odd in that he chooses to live his life in a very strategic planned way.

“You don’t have to act your age and you don’t have to be a caricature of your age.

Be naughty. Be adventurous,” he laughs as he adds he is now 63 going on 16.

It is this vivacious attitude to life which has seen Ray invent an array of medical devices that save the sight and lives of millions of the world’s poor.

His creations include intraocular lenses to combat cataract blindness, and the laboratories and technology needed to make them; an intravenous flow controller to prevent fatal drug administration errors, and a high-tech, low cost, low maintenance incubator that will save lives of premature babies in Ethiopia and other parts of Africa.

All Ray’s products have a global use, and the demand for them provides ongoing funds for his charity, Medicine Mondiale, which then reinvests them where they are needed most.

“We can take knowledge and make the world spin. Your dreams are only limited by knowledge, not by aspirations. You can make your dreams come true by seeking out and acquiring more knowledge.”

He believes the paradigms have changed and retirement is all about leaping back into life and being adventurous.

Ray adds that in the last fifth of a person’s life, they may start to ask themselves what mark they have made in the world.

“Anybody can make a little bit of difference.

You get to a certain age and know you won’t go on forever and so you begin to look for things to make some more sense of your life. Take that labyrinth of knowledge you have and use it.”

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Johnstone. This soon to be 93 year old Aucklander is a feisty competitor with a spirit few could rival.

Her walls and cabinets are adorned with trophies and prizes; some received nationally, others internationally. Last year she returned from the World Masters Games in Sydney with yet another stash of Gold Medals.

Currently she is trying to find the financial support to get her to this year’s World Masters in Sweden.

AGE

By Sandy Galland Age is no barrier to being physically active and the 350 competitors aged over 70 who took part in the 2010 New Zealand Masters Games at the beginning of the year is testament to this.

Of the total 6000 competitors, the vast majority were aged between 40 to 60 years. However, the ever rising number of participants with more then seven decades of experience under their belts shows that our older adults are embracing activity with renewed gusto.

And this uptake of activity in the golden years is well celebrated – the older you are, the greater the acclaim. Just ask those returning veterans who compete annually at the New Zealand Masters Games.

This year, the oldest competitor was 95 year old Rose Jacobs from Hamilton. Another name well known in the senior sporting circuit is Kath

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For close to 20 years Kath has been competing at the Masters. She has also held the national women’s croquet championship title. Be it tennis, hockey, skiing, running or swimming; Kath gives 110 percent.

“It’s what keeps me going. I just love it and can’t stop telling people how wonderful it is to be fit.”

While always active, Kath stepped up her physical activity at the age of 70 and now her fitness regime includes 20 minutes of bed exercises each morning, going to the gym almost every day and swimming on the days she’s not at the gym.

This busy gym bunny also lists numerous thrill seeking activities high on her list of favourite activities – caving, skydiving, hang gliding, whitewater and black water rafting, rally driving and gliding. All sporting activities she has participated in during her senior years.

“The benefits of exercise are marvelous and I can’t believe how well it keeps me.”

Kath is zealously involved in encouraging other seniors to be active and acts as a Heroine of Health for Radius Healthcare, helping to spread the message. The company has also been active in supporting her participation at the Masters games.

Radius marketing manager Susan Jenkins says Kath is an amazing woman.

“She’s active, positive, sociable and conscious of eating right. We were delighted we could help get her to the games and support her in her ongoing fitness programme.”

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The RSA is dedicated to supporting Ex-Servicemen and women and their dependants. It provides material assistance to thousands of men and women each year, through grants for financial help and through practical action, such as taking them to doctors’ appointments or visiting them in their homes and hospitals. The RSA also provides advice on applying for War Disablement and Surviving Spouse Pensions, as well as Work & Income benefits and allowances.

If you need assistance of any nature you can call your local RSA Welfare Officer, you do not need to be a member to receive support.

The contact details will be in your telephone book.

If you do not need our help, but would yourself like to help those who have served New Zealand, your gift or bequest will help to provide welfare support to ex-Servicemen and women and their dependants, whether they are RSA members or not.

Write or call for further details: The Chief Executive, RNZRSA P O Box 27 248 Wellington 6141 T:(04) 384 7994 E: stephen@rnzrsa.org.nz W: www.rsa.org.nz

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Life and Living

STARTER GUIDE

By Melinda Collins

Since the 1950s, do-it-yourself or DIY projects have become a growing part of the Kiwi lifestyle. Our number eight wire mentality coupled with a fiercely independent attitude has crafted a DIY culture, and it’s yours for the taking.

DIY home improvements, in particular, involve fixing, renovating or adding to a house without the expense of professional contractors.

Many people may have a basic understanding of how to use common tools and complete general tasks. For small projects this is often enough because giving your home a spruce up may be as simple as slapping on some paint or throwing up some curtains.

For the DIYer, the internet is a hive of information. Websites containing links, videos, pictures or audio of some basic projects can enable you to capitalise on the expertise of others. For the building project, major stores such as Bunnings Warehouse or Mitre 10 offer online brochures and ‘how to’ guides to simplify the process, and staff are trained in what tools are best for what job.

While just about everything looks good with a paint job, the colour you use, the type of paint needed and the tips and tools necessary to add quality to the job may make the difference between a good job and one that was best before it was started.

Major paint stores such as Resene offer colour consulting services and pamphlets on just about every type of paint job, the tools to use, instruction manuals and what paint system to

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use on what substrate. Note to self, test pots are always the way to go!

Landscaping advice can be obtained from most leading garden supply stores and magazines such as Home and Garden can prove invaluable when it comes to planning your dream garden.

For the truly passionate, most areas offer DIY classes or more in depth courses. Community education centres are often a good source, as are local colleges or tertiary institutes.

Or you may discover a friend knows how to re-wire a house, or simply has a way with colour consulting, while you are the master of plumbing - and then everyone wins.

The best advice is to start simple, get advice and very soon you could have the house of your dreams, for a dream price.

Mini-makeover Remodelling a room can be a big undertaking for the inexperienced DIYer. But even a mini-makeover can be just what you need to spruce up a room or two.

The bedroom is always a good place to start.

Often thought to be the sanctuary of the home, it has the ability to refresh your mind, body and soul.

The first thing to do before the mini-makeover of any room is to de-clutter. The second thing to look at is colour; a powerful tool which can shape moods and emotions and there are many variations of the basic colours.

Some colours are more appropriate for particular rooms within a house and should be treated with care. Blue for example, as a calming, relaxing and healing colour would be perfect for a bedroom.

Yellow known for stimulating mental activity would be great in a study, but its ability to keep our minds switched on means it may not be so favourable in a bedroom.

Information about colours and their effects can be easily found on the internet.

You may prefer to stick to neutral colours.

These allow you to jazz up and change the feel of the room with just some new cushions or a throw rug, think deep warm reds cushions in winter or cooling blue or green hues in winter.

When decorating an area, the complementary colours and their variations should be remembered and combined with our main choice of colour by way of soft furnishings and art works.

Changing handles or knobs on furniture is a simple way to update a room. Keep in mind the ‘era’ or style you want to convey in the room. For a contemporary look add simple stainless steel handles, or for a more traditional look consider a more opulent look of fittings.

Maybe you’re not ready for a complete overhaul of your entire house. But by adding one, some or all of these mini-makeover tips, you can get the fresh, new room you’ve been waiting for, or even just that little pick me up to get you through the winter blues.

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TunnelVision

By Alison Brown

No one can suggest that tunnel vision is a problem for Max Peers, whose energy, leadership and far-sighted focus on ecoawareness have repeatedly attracted attention to the sustainable living practices at Vision Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village in west Auckland.

These practices cleaned up the Auckland Regional Council’s 2010 biennial Sustainable Environment awards, winning not only the ‘Beyond Recycling – Communities’ Category award but also the Supreme award, in the face of over 50 finalists!

And you’d think that following this remarkable success Max and the residents group would be happy to rest awhile, but not a bit of it.

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Max has a tunnel in his sights: a tunnel house.

The site’s been chosen, retirement village residents’ and management’s approval obtained and applications for funding to Waitakere City Council have been lodged.

The proposed 3.6m wide by 7m long tunnel house will operate as a germinating and potting area.

Max doubts there’d be many other retirement villages with gardens that could match theirs.

“We believe we’re a role model. We’ve proved that by working as a team, with co-operation between management and residents, and between the village and the community, we can achieve cost savings as well as results.”

He’s talking about the vegetables grown in allotments individually tended by the residents; the composting facilities and the residents’ organic waste collection system that feeds the worm farm and provides both vermicast and ‘worm tea’ to boost their crops; the hydroponics system that supplies daily-maturing fresh green salads for use in the restaurant and for individuals to help themselves in exchange for a small donation which is re-invested into upgrading equipment and buying more seeds for the garden; the rain water catchment process that’s seen two tanks gifted to the village; the gravity-fed carefully monitored reticulation system; and the solid waste recycling scheme.

The journey started with a vision, way back in 1996, when Peter Bourke saw the potential for a retirement village like no other, on the site that once was part of Corbans Henderson winery.

Together with two business partners, Bob Foster and Ron Anderson, Peter founded Vision Senior Living a year later. Their plan was to develop, own and manage independent retirement living communities, and in 1999 the first community – Vision Waitakere – opened.

Ask anyone out west who knows about the eco-village at Vision Waitakere Gardens who’s responsible and they’ll tell you: ‘Max Peers’.

Ask Max, and you get a different story: “According to Vision Senior Living’s promotional material ‘it’s the people that make a Vision village’ and that’s absolutely right.

Whatever we achieve here is a team effort.”

He’s adamant: “I couldn’t do everything if it was only me doing it. We have a kaleidoscope of talent and expertise in the village and while not everyone wants to be involved, many of the residents are, in one way or another, and over 150 are seriously involved in recycling.”

Participation, he suggests, makes Vision Waitakere Gardens a leader in the community.

Max insists on adhering to the principle that no one should be indispensable and carefully builds personal replacements into the team.

“The project is for the betterment of the whole village – for residents and management – and not just to boost an individual’s ego.”

Max recalls exactly when today’s eco-energy was kindled. “Back in 2004 Waitakere City Council community co-ordinator Wendy Claire set up Project Twin Streams and in 2007 asked us for support. That’s the stream that runs along the Gardens’ boundary, there for all the villagers to enjoy. After some persuasion and a screening of Al Gore’s ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ 18 residents turned out to help and in doing so became more aware of environmental issues.

Many of those residents are now at the core of our determination to do our bit for our planet.”

Waste of any sort vexes Max. He’s delighted at his village’s success in reducing waste.

“By cutting in half the quantity of waste the village sends to the tip each week, we’ve achieved savings in the order of $8,000.”

Max’s team quantified this statement by actually weighing the organic waste that went into the worm farm.

“The savings come from composting garden waste, feeding household vegetable waste to the worms and from recycling bottles, cans, plastics and paper. These projects reduce the use of landfill stations which are a cost saving to the whole community. And the less food waste put down the sink waste disposal unit, the less our waterways are clogged.”

After the tunnel house there’ll be more eco projects, Max says cheerfully. His team are proud of their eco-aware environment and are keen to share their vision. “We’d like to welcome groups to the village and show them what we’ve achieved over time in the hopes that they may be inspired to start on their eco-journeys.” ©Alison Brown alib@memoriesmatter.co.nz 050310

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HEALTHY MIND

By Kate Pierson

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SAFE STEPS

By Melinda Collins Falls are one of the most serious health risks among people over the age of 65, affecting more people than stroke and heart attacks combined. Approximately one in every three people over the age of 65 will fall in any one year, adding up to a very significant number.

But there are some preventative measures you can take to decrease your chance of a fall. Some regions even offer exercise classes designed to lessen the chance of falls. See your local Age Concern association for more details.

Overall, be proactive. Get your family in on what you are doing; it will no doubt give them piece of mind as well. Give them a spare key and keep a telephone near ground level as a precaution.

Ways to prevent falls • Exercise regularly to retain muscle strength • If you ever feel light headed, sit until your head clears and stand slowly when you do • Keep ice off entrances and sidewalks • Add hand rails to slippery areas

• Use a bench or stool in the shower • Use bath mats which suction into place • Have a lamp or switch you can reach without getting out of bed • Consider the use of a medical alarm • Have switches at both ends of hallways • Add sturdy handrails to both sides of stairs • Keep flashlights handy • Don’t walk around in stockings • Keep telephones where you would be able to reach them from the floor • Ensure carpets are firmly attached • Remove all clutter and tidy up loose cords • Some medications may make you dizzy, check with your medical professional • Watch your alcohol intake, particularly if you are taking medications • Paint outside steps and ramps in a gritty, non-slip paint for better traction • Store frequently used items where you can reach them easily • Use night lights in high-traffic areas • Have hearing and eyesight checked regularly - poor vision can make it difficult to see potential hazards and inner ear problems can affect balance.

If you do fall, rest and calmly decide

If you cannot get up

If you can get up: side • First pull your knees up, roll onto your fours all then push up onto • Crawl toward a piece of furniture and place your hands on the surface • Place one foot flat on the floor • Lean forward and push up onto the forward leg and into a standing position again.

• Rest at any time if necessary and try

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ing • Keep warm with bedding, coat, anyth with feet and legs your r cove you can area • Keep moving to relieve any pressure lation circu and help • If you can, shuffle to a phone tion • Use any way you can to attract atten as • If you are injured, do not try to get up es. injuri your you may worsten

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Multiple Sclerosis

By Melinda Collins Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder of the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

While its causes are not yet fully understood and researchers continue to search for answers, it isn’t contagious, doesn’t shorten the life expectancy of sufferers and treatments are available to reduce severity and delay progression.

Simply, the disorder damages the protective insulin (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves and often damages the nerves themselves. As a result, nerve impulses carrying messages from the brain and spinal cord may short circuit, causing reduced or lost bodily function.

Multiple sclerosis, meaning “many scars,” earned its name from the areas of thick scar tissue which often form along the areas of damaged myelin The effects of MS vary with each individual according to the parts of the brain or spinal cord affected by the disease and symptoms can come and go or become more or less severe from day to day. But there is help at hand. For more information, help and support for MS, contact the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand.

Most common symptoms • Muscle problems such as weakness, stiffness, a feeling of heaviness, clumsiness or a lack of co-ordination • Visual symptoms such as blurred, foggy or hazy vision, pain with eye movement, blindness or double vision • Cognitive (thinking) problems such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating or speech problems

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• Emotional symptoms such as depression or mood disorders.

As MS progresses, symptoms may become more severe • Stiff, mechanical movements or uncontrollable shaking • Pain and other sensory symptoms • Inability to control urination • Constipation and other bowel disorders • Impotence (erectile dysfunction) • About 40 percent of people have an attack of optic neuritis which causes sudden vision loss and eye pain, usually only in one eye.

Fact file • There are approximately 4000 people living with MS in New Zealand • MS is a disease of the central nervous system • MS literally means “many scars” • MS is suspected to be a virus, an autoimmune reaction or a combination • MS is not preventable or curable • MS is not contagious • MS is not congenital, but there are some hereditary factors • MS is usually strikes people when they are aged 20-40 years • More women than men get MS • The occurrence of MS is highest in temperate zones (like New Zealand and northern Europe) • MS rarely strikes certain racial groups (ie.

Maori, Polynesians) • The name multiple sclerosis was first applied in 1868 by Charcot in France • Symptoms of MS usually appear and disappear unpredictably • Sufferers must rest to reduce fatigue.

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The denture that allows active seniors to eat, smile and talk with confidence A number of New Zealanders wear full or partial dentures, yet many of them are dissatisfied because of poor fit, unpleasant odours and a less than attractive smile.

Apart from the annoying clicking and slipping endured by some denture wearers, ill-fitting dentures can also affect enjoyment of food.

Because the wearer is unable to chew properly, he or she may change diet, thereby jeopardising daily nutritional requirements. Eating less or making alterations in the food texture also can influence digestion and overall general health. This, combined with existing medical conditions may cause unnecessary health complications.

Most people would agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset and that first impressions are often judged by appearances. For this reason your dentures should give you a warm, natural look.

Dentures look their most natural when the teeth used are of similar shape and size to the teeth that have been lost.

Unstable dentures that move or wobble when you speak can have an effect on your confidence and social life; the better your dentures fit the less likely they are to dislodge when you are talking.

Some other effects of poorly designed dentures can lead to a variety of unexpected problems and affect the wearer’s overall quality of life, including:

Joint and Jaw Disorders

Excessive denture tooth wear may cause improper fit which can upset the jaw mechanism

Premature Ageing

Inferior dentures wear excessively and can lead to wrinkles around the mouth and cheeks.

These are just a few of the reasons why it is increasingly important that patients wear dentures that are made from quality materials by highly trained

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dental professionals, such as BPS operators.

High quality dentures are worth the investment, restoring your self esteem and confidence.

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“Recently, Ivoclar Vivadent, one of the world’s leading dental manufacturers introduced BPS Dentures, a new brand of denture which fits the needs and aesthetic demand of the fastest growing market in dentistry“– the ‘Active Senior’.

BPS dentures are fabricated using the latest developments in European denture technology, including a unique injection process. This process ensures that the denture is denser, stronger, eliminates the growth of bacteria (which leads to bad breath) and ensures proper fit. The teeth used are manufactured in layers to mimic layers of dentin and enamel giving the luminescence and form of natural teeth.

Your BPS denture teeth are chosen based on the shape of your natural teeth, or your facial features. If you have photographs taken before tooth loss you can take them along to your first appointment. However if your wish is for a totally new smile then this can be done as well!

When your new dentures are fitted you will understand why these are the most popular brand of denture world-wide. A set of attractive, quality dentures, skilfully crafted to your mouth will make a positive impact on your lifestyle.

Straight away you will be able to eat, talk and smile with confidence.

BPS Clinical Dental Technicians have attended specialist training courses to teach them the advanced skills required to craft these premium quality dentures.

“For the first time we now have a complete denture system that eliminates technical errors,” says John Bachelor, BPS Clinical Dental Technician. “BPS enables us to give all our patients the very best treatment using the very latest European technology.”

For more information on BPS dentures, or to book a consultation, contact your nearest BPS Clinical Dental Technician. See the back cover advert for contact details.

Check the fit Do not wear loose dentures. Have them checked immediately. Loose dentures can cause excessive friction between the soft tissues and the dentures resulting in sore areas that may become infected, which may also result in supporting bone loss.

Care for your dentures Dentures can warp if placed in hot water.

Dentures can change shape if they dry out. When not in use cover dentures with water or a denture cleaning solution to prevent drying. Brush dentures daily with a soft nylon denture toothbrush and rinse with cold water.

Care for yourself Dentures aren’t forever. Be sure to visit your dental professional regularly for a check-up. Medication can affect denture fit and wearability. Only your dental professional is qualified to diagnose your oral health condition and to fit and adjust your dentures.

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FANGS? We may like to think of ourselves as a nation that keeps its environment clean, but when it comes to our own personal hygiene, Kiwis are downright dirty, according to new research.

While 91 percent of Kiwis said a smile from a stranger could make our day brighter, it had to be the ‘right kind’ with 77 percent of us saying yellow teeth ruined the effect!

The international Oral-B Powerbrush Survey showed that one in six Kiwis dislike cleaning their teeth, 82 percent said they don’t floss once a day and three quarters of us didn’t use a mouthwash daily - all signs we are flouting the most basic dental hygiene guidelines according to a top Auckland dentist.

However, when it comes to our own appearance we’re much more accommodating, more than eight out of ten (81 percent) Kiwis are happy with our own smile just the way it is and are not concerned with maintaining its appearance!

Dr Hisham Abdalla, an international lecturer in dentistry and director of the Laser Lifecare Institute, says Kiwis are mistaken in thinking their dental health is their dentist’s responsibility.

“The physical pain, psychological trauma and the financial and social costs of oral diseases are severe and endemic worldwide as well as in New Zealand. Most of these problems could be avoided or improved if we looked after ourselves better and were more conscientious in maintaining our oral health,” he says Dr Abdalla says poor oral healthcare habits can lead to gum disease, dental cavities and at worst oral cancer going untreated. There are more obvious and direct problems including; bad breath, unsightly smiles, bleeding and sore gums, tooth loss and decaying teeth, he says.

The research also showed around one in 10 admit to brushing less often than once a day, but despite our own poor dental habits we were picky when it came to other people’s mouths.

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Dr Abdalla says simply brushing our teeth is not good enough, doing it properly with the right technique and for the recommended two minutes and flossing in between teeth is essential to maintaining good oral health.

“We have on average 28-32 teeth in our mouths that become coated with a sticky plaque layer called biofilm. This layer of bacteria and food debris builds up on our gum, tongue and cheeks and can be removed by brushing properly.”

The bacteria that grows around the gum line can cause bad breath, gum and bone disease (bleeding gums and loose teeth) and is a critical part of the mouth to clean, says Dr Abdalla.

“Many people don’t even know how to brush their teeth correctly. Power brushes are more efficient and easier to use correctly.

Independent research has shown the rotatingoscillation technology they employ removes a significant amount of bacterial plaque,” he says.

Despite our reluctance to pick up our toothbrush, floss or use mouthwash regularly the research did give us something to smile about.

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Profiles

Sandy Galland searches out Mike Moore to discover what it is a former PM does to fill his days.

The name Mike Moore conjures up many an image. While once he was a regular in our media as director general of the World Trade Organisation, and for a short stint our Prime Minister, he has held many a position of power in opposition and in government.

Today he is not an unknown visitor to our TV’s, but what is it Mike has been doing with his time since he left the international spotlight in 2002?

For one he has been busy writing - books and newspaper columns here and abroad, he trips around the world doing a combination of self confessed “do-gooder” work, mixed in with enough commercial activity to pay the bills.

Moore is a man of many dimensions – happy to have a laugh at himself; call himself a contrarian, yet serious enough to be called upon by governments the world over to offer insights and advice.

About New Zealand he is passionate, yet realistic. Repeatedly he extols “we have to toughen up”.

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“If I ran for parliament again my slogan would be ‘Toughen up New Zealand’. We are getting too slack. Wealth is created by people with ideas and energy, people who take risks and work long hours,” he says.

In the same breath he believes risk taking is something “a lot of New Zealanders have become adverse to”.

Like so many others, Moore advocates it will not be the public sector which rescues the economy – it will be the private sector.

He also believes there is a great need to educate for the future. His theory on how to limber up our economy, any economy for that matter, is to “create skills and give people the incentives to invest and take risks”.

Does New Zealand do this well? No, declares Moore. While he is adamant there are “stunningly clever” New Zealanders out there, he is saddened to see so many of them living offshore.

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“It’s a curious thing – if you look at our rich list, most don’t technically live in New Zealand. Everywhere I go I meet amazingly clever Kiwis. One of our problems is a function of size. We have people who generate big ideas then move off shore… maybe that’s inevitable,” he muses.

Retired?

On what Mike Moore actually does, he describes himself as retired, and has been so since he finished with the WTO. “Retirement means choosing what to do.

I choose to go to the Middle East next week, then I choose to go to Rotterdam for a board meeting, then I choose to do some do-gooder work in Switzerland, then I choose to do a book launch in Germany, then I choose to do nothing for a month.

“I think freedom is choosing. I understand most people don’t have choice and this is a sad thing.”

stop people thinking, but it can be slowed.”

In the main, he believes globalisation is a good thing. “The interchange of ideas and the interchange of cultures and business.

“We have created more wealth in last 60 years than all of history put together.”

He is very passionate about this topic and with his work around the world, his base of experience is broad – he has been well recognised internationally for being an expert on the subject.

“I am convinced there is a model which does best and it happens to be one of open markets, democratic governments, property rights for all, independent courts, freedom of and more importantly, freedom from religion and an active civil society.”

“However we are blessed, if you are not going to have a high income, this is probably the best country in the world to live in.”

Most people have to work five days a week, 48 weeks a year, so in the weekends and four weeks a year they can do what they want.

Moore adds the most successful people are those who turn their passion into their job.

On the global stage The timing of our interview coincided with the launching of Moore’s 10th book. Its subject matter being close to his heart and something which surfaced many times during our conversation.

Education is the key, he says. “Lack of skill almost guarantees poverty.

“I make the case that a lot of the things we take for granted in New Zealand are fundamental.

Tolerance is actually a good economic idea, as is social mobility – widening the base of the pyramid to allow anybody, whether they are poor, whatever their race or gender, into the market.”

The great challenge of the future, he says, is how to get another billion people integrated into the global economy – be it as citizens, consumers, or partners.

Our income relative to other countries and not just Australia is low, he adds.

In Saving Globalisation he pours out his views on globalisation and how it is not a policy, but a process which has been going on forever.

“However we are blessed, if you are not going to have a high income, this is probably the best country in the world to live in.”

“It’s the human condition to look over the horizon. It can’t be stopped because you can’t

The big question and the one I will leave you with is “why can’t we have both?”

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There is nothing more inspirational than someone who truly leaves their mark on a region’s landscape. Diana, Lady Isaac and the Isaac Construction Company has been a dominant force in forging the future of Canterbury, yet her legacy is one the entire nation can take pride in.

Sandy Galland talks to Lady Isaac about her incredible journey.

From the flinty, arid beds of a dried-up river which once flowed through the Harewood plains, a legacy of strength, generosity, spirit, giving and conservation has risen.

Through six decades, one Canterbury business has built a foundation which has become the backbone to many philanthropic, conservation and community projects.

Throughout this time, one woman has relentlessly driven the vision forward. Lady Isaac, along with her late husband, Sir Neil had a dream to build so much more than just a business - they were going to give back to the earth which had, and still, so generously gave up the quality shingle which has paved the path of success for the Isaac Construction company.

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At 88 her body is starting to slow, but her spirit, her tenacity and sheer passion for life is as strong as ever.

She has never been one to shrink away from hard work. From her army days, to the beginning years of the company, and beyond, she is out there, sleeves rolled up chipping in, working alongside the ‘boys’.

Her laughter encapsulates her enthusiasm for the company, its people and the conservation work it enables the Trust to undertake.

With a little under 3000 hectares of land set aside as a predator free, idyllic and safe environment for New Zealand wildlife, Peacock Springs is a leading international example of quarry restoration.

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The Trust works to save endangered species, fund scholarships, and ensure Peacock Springs is retained and further developed for the people of Christchurch.

Her philanthropic works spread far and wide.

One of her current passions includes the restoration of a series of historic buildings, all previously headed for the scrap heap.

The inner strength and energy of Diana is evident and it’s all but impossible to not ask where she gets all her energy. “I don’t know.

But I don’t think about age and never do. I accept the fact that I am the age I am. I get shocked anytime I am reminded about it.

One of Lady Isaac’s biggest learning curves came after the death of her husband, who is referred to often throughout our interview.

“We were very close and he mostly called me darling. He would either say to me ‘darling you have done well - I couldn’t have done better myself’ or he’d say ‘darling you’re bloody well mad’.”

There was a period after his sudden death when she thought she would return to England, “but I soon realised I could not walk out on the things we had planned together”.

The closing chapters’ to a book she is writing on their journey together is in its final stages.

Their years together have been committed to the page, but she struggles with the chapters that are dominated by the embittered battle she has had with local authorities and entities to expand and continue her conservation work.

Finally the saga has ended and she hopes to have the book finished soon. Its release will help celebrate 60th anniversary celebrations of Isaac Construction.

The early days on her own were fraught with personal torment and at times through the interview, she is moved to momentary silence as she organises her memories. After Sir Neil’s death, she says it was scary – daunting even.

This same tenacity was evident in her youth.

As soon as the young Diana was old enough to sign up for military service during World War II – she did so.

“I didn’t intend to join the army, but I had a little fracas with my father…. and I said I am going to join up. He said please don’t. So I stormed out of the house and went down to the airforce recruitment office.”

It was closed, but determined to not go home without her enlistment papers, she went round the corner to the army office.

She joined as an ordinary citizen and did her turn of “square bashing and all those things”.

She was then selected attend a special three month course at Cambridge University she describes as “a wonderful experience”.

She shared a room with Mary Churchill, Winston’s daughter and trained alongside Princess Elizabeth (who is, of course, now our Queen). She was then sent to work in

“...I don’t think about age, and never do. I accept the fact that I am the age I am.

I get shocked anytime I am reminded about it.”

personnel selection – learning skills which have stood her in good stead ever since.

“I learnt a lot from the army life and I very quickly sum up people – even now. They don’t know I am mentally testing them, but I am.”

It was during her war years she met the young New Zealand officer serving with the British Royal Engineers.

Their story has been well documented - it’s one of determination, the meeting of minds, and a combined passion for conservation – a story which has and will endure.

“I often wonder what my husband would say to me if he could walk in now.”

I suspect it would be ‘Darling you have done well - I couldn’t have done better myself’.

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Child psychologist Nigel Latta discusses the next generation and talks about his following since The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show went to air.

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Nigel calls a spade a spade, advocates we have made everything too complicated, but above all else he believes our schools are doing some remarkable things.

“I think what teachers have to do is amazing and slightly terrifying. If you have a class of 30 something kids – that’s a third of 100 children, in a room together. That’s amazing.”

Author, TV presenter, practicing psychologist and parent, Nigel is in total agreeance that our teachers are being asked to do too much.

“Teachers have to pick up some of the social slack. There are schools feeding kids and there are principals and teachers acting as social workers, and trying to teach them as well.”

While on one level he believes there is a simple answer, on the whole he comments the world is a bit messed up.

“It just is, and it always will be. We will always be surrounded by bureaucracy and nonsense, but what you have to do is take your little corner of the world, with the people that are there with you, and do what you can for them.

“I get frustrated by how complicated and silly the world gets over things. There is a solution and it’s not even that difficult, it’s just all this bullshit gets in the way of stuff.

“Don’t get hung up on having to change the whole system or the whole world, you just have to say good morning to a particularly unpleasant kid no one else says good morning to. Just that can make a difference.”

Like so much of his sage wisdom – it’s based on common sense and simplicity. He fully acknowledges the world is a complicated place, but we each have a responsibility for our own small part in it. It’s all about having realistic expectations too, he says.

Build relationships On getting the best from kids, particularly as students, Nigel says he doesn’t know how teachers do it, but he believes it is incredibly simple. “It’s all about relationships and while that’s a bit boring and a bit dull, it’s fundamentally true.

“It’s about your ability to build a relationship with a kid. Part of that is about wanting to find that stuff in kids which is great. That can be a bit hard when you are teaching lots of them.”

“You can’t be all things to all people”, he adds.

“Everybody has different strengths. There are teachers who just love working with those difficult, thorny kids. But if you don’t love those kids, then you shouldn’t work with them.”

As a society we head to conferences looking for the next new tool or technique or set of steps, but really if you look at really effective teachers, the one thing they share in common is they are just really good at building up relationship with their students.

“I think we over complicate the entire world. We certainly do when it come to kids.

Somewhere along the way someone decided to find more complicated ways of describing things, hoping this was going to help.

“My hope is that we are getting to the end of that run. I think everyone is saying well ok, we have all these different new ways of describing kids now, but none of it is much help when it comes to what do we actually need to do.”

Take a punt and bring back some of the old fashioned activities and attitudes.

Nigel believes schools, with their communities, should let kids “do all sorts of mad and crazy stuff,” in a controlled way of course.

More and more parents are getting tired of all the PC nonsense that goes on around children.

“Often we think that if we are going to do something (different) then we are going to get in trouble. There are lots of schools doing a lot more risk based activities and doing it well.

People want more of that old fashioned stuff.”

On his rise to fame and being put forward as the fifth most powerful person in New Zealand in the Listener’s Power List in the health, education and social issues category in 2009, he finds it a bit bemusing, a bit hard to take in.

“Common sense was lying around and no one was taking credit for it, so we thought lets act as if we invented it – and that’s what we did.”

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Motoring

By Melinda Collins

the age barrier New Zealand’s oldest driver, clocking in at 104, is older than the first Model-T motorcar that rolled off Henry Ford’s production line.

Ellen Noy, who hails from the Canterbury township of Kaiapoi, still lives independently and uses her car to go shopping or for “short little runs” to play cards or croquet. And while she might sound like an exception, at 104 Noy shares New Zealand roads with a surprising number of experienced senior drivers.

Figures just released from the New Zealand Tranport Agency show that nearly 4000 of the 3.2 million licensed drivers on Kiwi roads are 90 or older. And, of those, seven drivers are more than 100 years of age.

With a 50 year driving history, Noy has kept a spotless driving record. “I’m not nervous driving. I keep alert. I’ve never had an accident or been picked up by the police.

Asked about the criticism often levelled at elderly drivers as hazards on the road, she says it’s fast young drivers who are more of a risk. “I know the young ones are just too fast.

They don’t slow down when they should.

“Everybody is in a hurry.”

Noy is determined to carry on driving as long as she can, as is 92 year old June Burr of the Otago township, Mosgiel. Burr, who has held a driver’s licence for 60 years, has driven in a number of countries. Since passing her test in the South Island town of Fairlie in 1946, Burr has sat and passed driving tests in England, Pakistan, Canada, Singapore and the United States.

She is one of 261 female drivers of her age in New Zealand and joins an increasing number of older drivers on Kiwi roads.

Once a driver turns 75 in New Zealand, their new licence is valid for between two and five years and they are required to present Noy drives a Toyota Starlet with no power steeing, but reckons it gives her arms a good a medical certificate each time. Statistics show that the number of license-holders workout. “If I don’t get a straight run into a part, I have trouble getting out. So I have to dramatically increase as the drivers get younger, with those aged 40-44 making up use my noodle,” she laughs. the largest group in New Zealand.

And while she used to drive further afield, With 335,161 in that licensed aged group, it Noy says she now sticks to short trips in her suggests an ever-increasing number of older home town because “there’s a lot of silly drivers on the roads is just around the corner. drivers around now”.

“They have always said when I have gone for my driving tests that I was a good driver.”

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It’s said the only constant is change. When it comes to the world of automobiles this couldn’t be more apt, as the car’s evolution has been as relentless as it is impressive.

And within any evolving system, some changes are more startling than others. Illustrating this is Audi, which may well be the most rapidly advancing organism with wheels.

It’s as if Audi is already heading inland and exploring new terrain while contemporaries are stuck in the mud, flippers flapping and gills gasping, not yet ready to make their first amphibious steps.

This is illustrated in the way car makers far and wide are scrambling to not beat Audi, but simply keep up.

Power is delivered via a fuel injected, 3-litre six, diesel engine. It delivers 176 kW to take you, courtesy of the full time quattro power train and seven speed S tronic dual clutch transmission, from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and on to 225 km/h. So forget the whole diesel stereotype — floor this thing and you’re away!

This model, the 3-litre diesel, costs $99, 900 and the higher spec S version is yours for $107,900.

The Q5 also comes in a 2-litre diesel and 2-litre and 3.2-litre petrol variations.

But the real magic behind this, the one thing that allows all the other performance charactaristics to shine, is the seven speed S tronic duel clutch transmission. It is genius.

Basically the next gear is already selected Where’s the proof you ask? Well for starters before you change to it, so changes are there’s the Audi S5 — the finest looking saloon fast and fluent, allowing continuous engine on the road. Period. control and/or power. Better yet is, in And don’t forget the R8, which is to the current automatic mode, you can change gears at will crop of supercars that which Sophia Loren is to courtesy of the “flappy panel” changers on today’s starlets — a class above, delivering ride the steering column. quality, performance and handling to make your head spin - and the car doesn’t perform to badly either.

So with the saloon and supercar sections sorted, Audi engineers turned their attention to other offerings and that brings us here sitting behind the wheel of the Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro — Audi’s first compact sport-utility.

The Q5 sits under the ‘SUV’ banner and that’s fair enough. At 4.6m long and 1.8m wide, it’s still a fair sized beast. But the beauty is the Q5’s large when you need it and compact where you want it, with heaps of back seat legroom and serious carrying space.

What it does ooze is refinded good looks.

Audi’s muscular front grill is a design coup d’état and probably the envy of every auto manufacturer on the planet, with the two honourable exceptions of Aston Martin and Rolls Royce.

Flappy panel shifters have taken some flak because of delay times between pulling the lever and the gear change being made. But the Q5’s dual clutch elliminates this, shedding a whole new light on flappy panel shifting, allowing it to finally work as was always intended.

Inside, once you’re settled into the sea of leather, the seemingly simple dashboard and console layout belies its depth of capability – you name it and it’s here.

Alternatives to the Q5 in luxury car market are few, far between and frankly, less evolved; the only real contender being BMW’s X6.

All in all Audi’s first compact sport-utility is exactly what it claims to be. It’s sporty, insanely practical and if this represents the direction not just Audi, but motoring in general is taking, then let the times keep on a-changing.

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Just for the hell of it, motoring correspondent Tim Grey selects his Fab 5 cars of the past quarter century —just make sure you prepare yourself for the odd surprise…

MINI (2000) There are more practical, substantive and fairerpriced cars out there, but to my mind none in the last 25 years have been quite so iconic or influential as BMW’s re-born Mini — the poster child for all things retro-automotive. The re-engineered Mini brought back a sense of attainable prestige to small cars with great intelligence.

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MCLAREN F1 (1992) Reaching 391km/h, Gordon Murray’s F1 is famous for two things — once being the fastest production car known to man or beast and being crashed by telly comic Rowan Atkinson. It is the ultimate, quintessential supercar and any automotive list without an F1 on it lacks any credibility whatsoever.

FORD FOCUS (1998) Thanks to the Focus’ quiet drivability and humble demeanour, it hasn’t just survived, but thrived in a way which brings tears to the eyes of Toyota executives. Recently voted the car of the decade in the UK, the third generation Focus is being set up to be the global Model T of the next by Ford boss Alan Mulally.

BUGATTI VEYRON (2005)

MAZDA MX-5 (1989) Without doubt the best value driver’s car in the world, the Mazda MX-5 is basically responsible for every affordable drop-top made since the early 90s. Its simplicity, unbound drivability and sheer sense of fun define driving.

So ridiculous it makes the F1 look thoroughly sensible. Not one V8 under the bonnet, but two, to make a W16 engine, not any old performance tyres, but specially-designed run-flats which cost around US$25,000 to replace. In fact, in every area, Bugatti owner VW pushed the envelope to breaking point to create a 407.9km/h machine which, thanks to climate change, may just be remembered as the unassailable peak of the combustion engined car.

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HANDS FREE It is now illegal for drivers in New Zealand to talk or send text messages on hand-held mobile phones while driving.

The introduction on November 1, 2009, of hands-free legislation means businesses must include hands-free and mobile usage guidelines in company vehicles and health and safety policies. Businesses will have to provide staff that work on the road with the option of a hands-free device or restrictions ensuring they are not permitted to take calls while driving. So here’s a selection of hands-free devices that might just be what the government’s ordered.

Parrot CK3200 LS-COLOR Introducing the first bluetooth hands-free car kit with a colour LCD. Select one of the hi-fi ringtones and colour wallpapers available to personalise your kit.

Your contacts are stored in the memory and the voice

recognition features enable numbers to be dialled automatically by stating the contact’s name. It can hold up to 150 names. Photos can be stored with phone numbers which will display when you call them.

RRP: $599+GST (Includes installation)

Plantronics Discovery 925 This bluetooth enabled earpiece makes a statement with every call, blending an elegantly simple design with crisp sound quality and lightweight comfort. A choice of ear tips gives you a tailored fit without the need

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for an earloop. Hear and be heard in style with AudioIQ noise control technology that automatically enhances a caller’s voice and the VFrame design which includes a microphone boom to increase your voice clarity.

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Navman MY500XT GPS This unit offers clear, detailed voice guidance and superior visual guidance via a stylish superflat touchscreen and a flat metal chassis. Add to that the convenience of Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and live weather updates.

With car stereo connectivity, location and trip capture button, shortcut buttons to petrol, parking, food and emergency services, as well as WCities guidebooks for NZ already built in, there’s almost no adventure it isn’t ready for.

RRP: From $649

Bury CV9040 Bluetooth Car Kit The Bury CV9040 is everything you need in a mobile bluetooth hands-free car kit, with DialogPlus voice control that will recognise your speech with precision, speed and accuracy no matter how complicated

the name or phone number, and without voice training.

The touchscreen makes this hands-free device easy and safe to operate and the whole device is integrated into a tidy flip case; display, speaker, microphone and battery.

RRP: From $382.22

BlueAnt S1 — Visor Car Kit Stylish, easy to use and with no installation requirements, the BlueAnt S1 car speakerphone offers a safe way to use your phone while driving.

Answering a call is as simple as saying the word ‘answer’.

If your phone has a voice

dial feature, just one button press on the S1 will activate your phone’s full voice dial functionality. The S1 also features multipoint technology so you can connect two phones at the same time and answer the one that rings.

RRP: From $159 (Online price only)

LG HFB-500 Solar Bluetooth Hands-free Forget plug-in chargers— enjoy solar-powered hands-free calling, in the car or on the go, with LG’s solar-powered Bluetooth car kit. The LG HFB-500 is a windscreen mounted unit which is small and discreet.

It uses suction caps to attach to your windscreen, allowing easy removal for security purposes. Bluetooth is used to connect to your cell phone with no wiring involved.

RRP: $199

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Tropical getaway to Thailand Are you sick of the cold New Zealand weather? The Flight Centre team can help you plan your escape to a sunny beach in Thailand.

Bangkok

Phuket

Discover Thailand’s glittering capital, a treat of temples, golden spires and shrines set within a network of winding canals. Explore the Grand Palace and the temples of Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Arun and Wat Pho. Watch Thai folkdance, savour the cuisine and shop for fine Thai silk.

Thailand’s top resort island is blessed with sandy beaches, tranquil bays, lush forests and a reputation for some of the finest seafood in the country. The sea around Phuket is ideal for diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and sailing; while inland, forested hills wait to be explored. Nearby lie the stunning islands of Koh Phi Phi and Phangnga Bay – perfect for swimming or kayaking.

Chiang Mai With a striking mountain backdrop, some 300 temples and a moat that encircles the original city, Chiang Mai is a perfect place to relax or to discover Thailand’s diverse history and dramatic scenery. Explore temples, teak forests, caves, waterfalls and hill tribe villages. Enrol in a Thai cooking class or learn the art of Thai massage.

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Flight Centre has a range of Thailand holidays, phone 0800 427 555 or visit www.flightcentre.co.nz

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French Alps ski adventure Looking for a ski holiday with a luxurious twist? It doesn’t get much better than Chamonix-Megève, set in the heart of the French Alps. Built in 1928, Chalet du Mont d’Arbois is an opulently stylish resort featuring grand public rooms full of fireplaces, beamed ceilings and antiques, complemented by spacious, sunny and sumptuous guest rooms.

High season winter rates range from 200 euros for a single to up to 505 euros for duplexes which sleep five people. The ski

season begins around mid-December and spring snow allows for great skiing to May. The area is a year-round sightseeing destination thanks to its environment and attractions such as the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the red cog-wheel train of Montenvers which climbs to the famous Mer de Glace. Chamonix-Megève is a cradle of mountaineering history, tradition and colour.

For more information and prices visit: www.chalet-montarbois.com

Necker Island Necker Island is Sir Richard Branson’s private island paradise just off Virgin Gorda in The British Virgin Islands. The 30 hectare miniature kingdom is a private and stylish hideaway where even the rich and famous feel completely at ease. Necker sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches.

With a maximum capacity of 26-28 guests,

Necker can be hired exclusively and becomes your own private hideaway. With world class cuisine prepared to your specification, Carribean sunshine, stunning views and sumptuous surroundings, Necker is the ultimate getaway.

Up to 28 guests: $US 53,000 per night.

More from: www.virginlimitededition.com

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becomes a destination

Interislander travels between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular three hour cruises in the world. As you travel on Interislander, take a stroll on the decks, enjoy a meal, a drink or even catch the latest movie releases. Or of course, you could just take in the breathtaking view.

To book today, visit www.interislander.co.nz, see your nearest travel agent or call 0800 802 802.

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“...one of the

most beautiful

ferry rides in the world” Wine Spectator Magazine, USA

Kaitaki Plus Lounge

Interislander operates three ships, the Kaitaki, Arahura and Aratere, for you and your vehicle.

With up to 11 sailings a day, you’ll always have a wide choice of travel times.

Apart from the fantastic views, Interislander gives you plenty to see and do on board and the friendly staff are committed to making your journey enjoyable.

With a range of cafes and bars onboard, you can enjoy some of New Zealand’s renowned wines and beers, have an award-winning coffee and a light snack or hearty meal.

Kaitaki Plus, Interislander’s premium lounge onboard Kaitaki is without question the most luxurious way to cross Cook Strait. A Kaitaki Plus ticket allows passengers to access a private lounge which includes free internet access, Sky TV, newspapers and magazines, complimentary beer, wine, tea, coffee and finger food.

You can upgrade to Kaitaki Plus for only $40 at the Wellington or Picton Terminals or at Reception onboard the ship. Alternatively, Kaitaki Plus can be purchased as an all-inclusive fare on www.interislander.co.nz.

Taking a vehicle with Interislander is as easy as parking in a car park building - just drive on and drive off. As well as the travel convenience of taking a vehicle between the two islands, passengers with vehicles do not have any luggage restrictions.

Combining spectacular scenery and great service, it is easy to see why Interislander has been described “as one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world,” by Wine Spectator Magazine, USA. Make sure you take advantage of Interislander’s great senior discounts.

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Some have said it,

MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED IT Rent-a-Dent is a name well known around New Zealand and Brisbane offering you, the general public, a rental vehicle that does not need to be an expensive item.

By providing late model, second hand vehicles, mostly well specified in auto or manual along with 4WD options and minibuses, gives you a wide range to choose from.

This allows you the opportunity to hire a vehicle and save some money at the same time. The main branches at Auckland airport and Christchurch offer new and late model cars at excellent pricing. You

will receive the quality service and value from all branch owners, who can offer you long and short term flexible hire rates, no hidden costs and with insurance options.

Our friendly staff would love to help you with your rental car needs. You can check us out on the internet, or by using our free 0800 phone number which will direct you to the branch you require your hire car from.

Let us see you off on a great journey.

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BEING GROWN-UP HAS BENEFITS new adults-only resort for Rarotonga

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nly 3.5 hours from Auckland, Rarotonga’s new adultsonly, absolute beachfront resort, Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach, has just opened.

For guests aged 16 and over, the resort features a stylish, secluded new swimming pool with the only upscale swim-up pool bar in the Cook Islands.

Sanctuary Rarotonga is set on Rarotonga’s best white sand beach, Aroa Beach, on the preferred southwest coast renowned for its all-day sun and sizzling tropical sunsets.

The tiled bathroom in your Beachfront Suite reflects the colours of the lagoon complete with a black pearl shell listello - and a few steps from your door takes you straight into the Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve itself where you can take in Rarotonga’s best snorkelling, at any tide.

The resort’s new sand-floor Beach Pavilion restaurant enjoys views of both Aroa Beach and of the inviting swimming

pool, allowing guests to go with their mood and dine poolside under the pergola, or beachfront with their toes in the sand gazing out to the blue lagoon.

Daily changing menus showcase the freshest seasonal tropical ingredients with the accent on fine Pacific cuisine.

Sanctuary Rarotonga offers two stylish spa therapy centres - SpaPolynesia Honeymoon for his and hers pampering, or SpaPolynesia LUXE @ Lime Blossom Villa, ideal for some indulgent and well-deserved ‘me time’ or for groups such as ‘girls day at the spa’ gettogethers or hens parties while the guys have their stag do enjoying some golf or gamefishing. SpaPolynesia LUXE includes a Couple’s Sauna, Blue Bathhouse, open-air spa pool, and fabulous poolside massage in the thatched pavilion. Afterwards delight in the fresh flavours of Spa Cuisine located within Spa LUXE, Rarotonga’s finest spa.

Guests of Sanctuary Rarotonga also enjoy the use of all facilities at neighbouring sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, located

west along Aroa Beach. Enjoy the best of both worlds – a cool cocktail within the serenity of adults-only Sanctuary Rarotonga, perhaps followed by a riveting island drum dance performance at The Rarotongan’s ‘Legends of Polynesia’ Island Night Show. Facilities at The Rarotongan also include gift shops, air-conditioned fitness centre, fitness trail and an island deli & wine shop.

For mixed-age groups traveling to Rarotonga, those with families are well looked after at The Rarotongan - which features Kids Stay & Play Free at the Cook Islands’ only Kids Club, Moko’s Kids Club, plus new Banana Beach Playland crèche and new Teen Zone - whilst adults within the group can be better catered for at adults-only Sanctuary Rarotonga.

And because Sanctuary Rarotonga offers 48 rooms all in the identical category – Beachfront Suite groups of up to 96 adults can all be accommodated to the same high standard (as double or twin share), an important new development for medium to large conference and incentive groups seeking a fresh new destination for their next event – remarkable Rarotonga.

When you’ve ‘been there, done that’ and are searching for a new tropical dream destination, Sanctuary Rarotonga offers you something very special just 3.5 hours from Auckland, for adults only.

Fast Facts: For more information email info@sanctuaryrarotonga.com or visit www.SanctuaryRarotonga.com

You can fly daily from Auckland to Rarotonga on either Air New Zealand (airnewzealand.co.nz ) or Pacific Blue (flypacificblue.com) and new direct flights are starting later this year from Sydney as well.

Finance

Being wise

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OF WHAT YOU’VE GOT Should you live for today or for tomorrow? Should you take a holiday on a Pacific island or pay off the loan?

When it comes to managing your money, it is hard to find the right balance and there is no absolutely right or wrong answer. The right answer for you depends primarily on what your priorities are.

Most people will earn between $1 million and $2 million in their life, but manage to save little of what they earn.

The problem is not our income, it’s what we spend.

As Charles Dickens said, “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds, nought and six, result misery.”

Money management tips: • Watch your cash expenses — cash from ATMs can add up very quickly • Beware of luxuries dressed as necessities • Many items are choices • How much you buy is a choice • Aim to spend no more than 90 percent of your income – this allows you to pay for some of the big-ticket items • Beware of spending creep as your income rises • Give yourself a credit card haircut • Never spend over $100 on anything without taking 48 hours to think about it.

To make the most of what you’ve got a good motto is “Make it, Save it, Spend it!”

Contributed by the Institute of Financial Advisers

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the So how can we make ? most of what we earn

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Why a Will?

Who should prepare a Will for you?

A Will lets you decide what will happen to what you have spent a lifetime accumulating.

Anyone can make a Will, but there are some essential rules to follow to ensure that your wishes stand.

If you have family, it is a kind and responsible act. At a time of great stress for them you have ensured they need not worry, you have planned and provided for what should happen.

If you don’t have family, or they are well catered for, you can provide for an organisation or cause that you would like to support so that your giving can carry on long after you have gone.

The safest option is to get a solicitor or trustee company to prepare a Will according to your instruction.

When is the best time to prepare a Will?

Now, while you are able, for who knows what tomorrow may bring.

YOUR LEGACY CAN HELP THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE For over 125 years The Salvation Army has been supporting New Zealanders in need and helping build better communities for us to live in.

We want to continue doing this for many years to come ... but we can’t do it alone.

For more information or to receive our free books, phone 0800 53 00 00 or write to: Director Wills & Bequests, PO Box 27001, Marion Square, Wellington 6141 or visit www.salvationarmy.org.nz

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“What makes these clothes so special?”

A question often asked and one I love to hear! Says Sally Keenan of David Lindsay Ltd, (pictured below).

“It was really hard to dress one of our patients because she is disabled and really stiff, and because her skin is so frail the skin often tore or got bruised.

Now that her clothing is easy to put on and take off it hardly happens anymore.’’

Carolyn Taylor - Nurse manager

from an improved appearance benefits the entire person and that so many of those I had looked after suffered a loss of esteem and dignity, as well as coping with their disability.

David Lindsay offers a great range of daywear, underwear and nightwear for both Ladies and Men.

One day while caring for a patient I realised that the struggle he was having dressing himself was common among so many I had looked after in my 25 years of nursing. Either dressing themselves or being dressed by others. The options of clothing that were suitable were very limited and often meant people had to change their style, as well as cope with restricted movement.

I did some research and found that statistics NZ reported 20% of the population have a disability and 2/3rds of those are physical. I knew that the psychological lift that comes

When I started David Lindsay the goal was to design a range of clothing that was fashionable and functional. I wanted the range to look like regular clothes, with adaptations for those dressing themselves to make it easier, without changing the overall look. And for those needing to be dressed by others, I wanted the clothes to go on simply, look good and not label the person as needing full care.

So when I am asked “What makes these clothes so special, they don’t look any different?” I know I have achieved my goal.

Cheryl Robertson helping mother Anne Cheriton into a tunstole garment.

Some of the differences in this range are: • Wider waistbands for comfort • Trousers deeper through the crotch for those sitting for long periods • Wrap around skirts that have a double cross at the front (or back), suitable for sitting in • Extra strengthening at the back of the neck of the men’s tops for those who have had a stroke and pull the top off over their head by grabbing at the back of the neck • The unique patented ‘tunstole’ design that has been proven in trials to be so much easier for both the wearer and the carer to put on and take off.

There are enough options to mix and match. Every week there are phone calls from people wanting something new. So more designs are being added once we have developed something suitable, and trialed it.

Visit our online store at www.davidlindsay.co.nz or call 04 233 0050 for a free catalogue.

Technology

Mac v PC Computers are now part of everyday life.

Sometimes they make life easier, sometimes we want to throw them out; but no matter what the format, they’re now indispensable.

This means a conversation once reserved just for “tech-heads” now warrants serious, mainstream consideration. It’s the debate that’s been around almost as long as the computer itself: Mac v PC. Nic Gibbs, a programmer for Christchurch based Computer Geek, says it all depends on what you want to do with computers.

He is a fan of the PC and gives three reasons why he says PCs are better.

“One — more people know how to use them so if you need help it’s readily available. Two — there are more software options. Three — PCs are cheaper.

“For example if you are looking at running accounting software with a PC you might have over 100 choices, with a Mac you might only have six.”

You also have to take into consideration the cost of fixing a computer through to the cost of buying a new one. Because more people know about PCs it is easier and cheaper to get one repaired, compared to a Mac, he says.

“There might be only one or two guys who know how to fix a Mac, compared to 40 who know how to fix a PC. It might cost $900 to fix a Mac, so it could be cheaper to replace it with a new PC.” Although he is strongly on the PC side, he does believe Mac’s have some good qualities. Mac’s excel when it comes to

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design and photography work. A major plus is they’re also less likely to get viruses.

“There’s a rumour Macs don’t get viruses.

This is not strictly true, but as a general rule they don’t. Whereas, if you have a PC and you don’t get a virus, that’s very uncommon.”

While Gibbs is a fan of the PC, Katie O’Brien, production manager at Grid City Productions, is a self confessed “Mac addict”.

Her day involves being creative, making videos and doing design work. She has a desktop Mac, a Mac Book and an iPhone — all of which can be interconnected with a click of a button.

“I like the aesthetics of a Mac. A PC is so ugly!” she laughs. “Plus I can connect to my business partner’s Mac as well. From the calendar, to the appointment list and contact list, everything is connected.”

She says she also prefers Mac because of the support she receives. “It’s so easy to keep up to date with all the programs. You log online and it’s just a click of a button away. With PC there are so many different types of software and it can be hard to keep up.”

O’Brien says Macs are easy to use and come with a large screen, which has crisp clarity, perfect for those in the design or creative industries. “Mac has some fantastic design programs that are easy to use. Everything is so streamlined.”

Whether you are considering a Mac or a PC the best bit of advice is to ask around.

Find out what others are using and how it works for them and you have to ask yourself what you need it for.

Technology

“I would encourage anyone to buy from a reputable brand. The likes of Toshiba and HP are guaranteed to have parts available while under warranty.”

He suggests you figure out your technology needs before purchase and what your needs are likely to be over time.

GOT TECHNICAL ISSUES? DO YOU UPGRADE OR REPAIR?

By Melinda Collins If you have the uneasy feeling that your computer is as obsolete as a Model T Ford, it might be time for a few upgrades. Or maybe it’s time to replace the dinosaur altogether.

So, which solution is right for you?

Maclean Computing’s Steve Wilson, says most computers come with a three year warranty, which can usually be extended to five, making this the minimum shelf life.

“If the PC is well maintained and there’s policies in place to what they can be used for, there shouldn’t be a lot of continual repairs.

The crux is what users are allowed to do and what the computers can be used for.”

Wilson says downloading programs, music and movies, is opening a whole can of worms with increased risk of viruses.

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PC Anytime managing director Dave Thompson estimates computer shelf life at around three years and is shorter for laptops. “Desktops are still worth fixing in most circumstances, but laptops are a different kettle of fish.”

He stresses the importance of shopping around for computer maintenance.

IT Sales and Service director Mike Sanders says there are many variables to consider when considering the computer repair or upgrade conundrum. “It depends on the problems you’re having, your budget, the existing software and other related hardware and also the client’s requirements.”

He estimates the shelf life of a computer in a commercial environment to be around five years and says to always get quotes because repairs might not be as expensive as first assumed.

The age of the computer is the first thing that needs to be taken into consideration, according to Cybertech PC owner, Brendan Sandiford.

“It depends on how old the computer is. If it’s going to cost more than what it is worth, there’s no point in repairing.”

So, it would seem, aside from the age of the computer, there’s no rule for when deciding your computer is no longer repairable.

However, be aware that if you decide to upgrade components, sometimes the price of parts can quickly approach the cost of a new computer.

Shop around and compare prices, because getting an old and updated computer for the same price as a brand spanking new one, might just not be worth it.

Technology

The big turn off

By Melinda Collins Substantial savings can be made from simple strategies. And although you might not feel you have the time, energy or patience to pursue marginal cost-cutting strategies and techniques, the figures show these marginal strategies can make a significant impact to your energy costs, both at home and at the office. Saving can be simple, so here are a few quick fixes to get you started: • Shut down computers • Change light bulbs • Avoid late fees and penalties • Get lower interest rates on loans

• Sign up to Skype for free video conferencing and save on travel • Cut paper use • Buy or use energy efficient vehicles • Turn off unnecessary appliances at night • Negotiate office rent — if vacancies are high your landlord may prefer low rent to no rent • Don’t offer lower prices straight away • Keep track of inventory • Lock the supply cabinet • Reduce phone lines and phone features • Renegotiate equipment leases, such as getting a smaller photocopier which may be more suited to your business needs.

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Technology

External storage devices A decade ago, backing up your hard drive meant using a stack of floppy disks. Nowadays, external storage devices are the portable, stylish and powerful way to go.

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External HDD Enclosure

The Clearlight is an affordable way to get a fast, porta ble Firewire an d USB2.0 combo storage system. Firewire /USB2.0 connectivity m akes this drive perfect for design, video an d audio and co mes in a size to fit any ty pe of requirem ent. Stylish, lightweight and impact resistant , it can transfer files be tween PC and MAC.

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Transcend 32GB JetFlash® V60 USB Drive No bigger than an AA battery, the JetFlash® V60 is small enough to be taken anywhere and is available in a range of sporty, colour coded, high capacity memory sizes. The JetFlash® V60 is very convenient, as it plugs directly into the USB port on your desktop or notebook for fast, easy data transfer and storage.

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House and Home

Grace Removals Group Founded by the Grace Brothers, and with nearly 100 years of experience in removals and storage and 42 company branches and warehouses across Australia and New Zealand, Grace has the largest capacity of any company in the region.

The following are considered key points of difference offered by Grace over other parties:

International quality certification Grace is an active member through its Sydney Head Office of the Federation of International Furniture Movers (FIDI) based in Brussels. Only International removals companies that have achieved FAIM Certification can hold this membership. FAIM is a unique quality standard devised specifically for the international moving industry.

International service partners Grace exclusively works with like-minded, professional removalist organisations, which are also members of FIDI. This policy ensures high levels of service, guarantees of service in the case of financial difficulty of a member company, consistent quality standards that are externally audited to the same criteria and solid relationships with organisations that desire to work together in the long term.

committed to a stress-free and successful relocation for each and every transferee that we move. This dedication starts with Grace Removals managing director’s commitment to uphold Grace’s reputation as the world leader in removals. This dedication has filtered through all employees and is supported by additional training for skill-based outcomes.

Widest Australia & NZ-wide network

Care for the relocatee

Grace has the widest network in the industry of owned branch facilities, including warehousing across Australia and New Zealand. This means that Grace personnel can handle every stage of a removal and storage service across the geography of both countries.

A significant value-add that Grace provides is personal attention and care for the relocatee.

Our trained customer service and relocations staff maintain continual contact with clients during their relocation and settling-in process, to make sure that they settle quickly.

A major advantage of our service, developed over time and via our extensive branch network, is our ability to service any location in Australia or New Zealand, using our own people and physical resources.

Grace can provide a wide range of information and support services that are aimed at assisting the relocatees with preparing for their move and settling into their new home and location.

Our people What is entirely unique about Grace Removals is our people. Our dedicated employees are

Transparent quotations Grace will provide transparent quotations for your relocation, prior to service commencement, to prevent any unexpected fees.

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House and Home

By Kate Pierson

Life is a network of challenges and the social, physical and emotional obstacles produced by life don’t discriminate; meaning at any age, being well equipped is the cardinal rule if you want to live life to the full. And because every moment is precious, here are some of life’s little conveniences to make sure you can invest your time wisely.

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We’re all fans of anything easy on the eyes therefore, the Eco Reader is sure to make an impression.

This electronic book reader has revolutionised a nostalgic practise but is still as small and lightweight as a paperback book.

The model features a six inch screen which is viewable in most lighting conditions, including direct sunlight.With a 512 MB storage memory which is expandable to 4GB via a secure digital card, the ECO Reader sorts files by name and the longevity of the battery means your mind and imagination can travel to the the world of fantasy, romance, science fiction or history for days on end.

And because this technology supports multiple file formats, you can download and read eBooks from pay sites the world over as well as sourcing thousands of free books through online institutional and educational libraries.

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Easy Seat Swivel Device If you want to get to easy street, the easy seat will get you there.

Approaching mobility with your independence in mind, one company is distributing a seat with a new angle – literally. The semi-reclinable, swivel Easy Seat can be fitted to the underside of an existing car seat and has a patented ball bearing pantograph mechanism which allows for combined lateral and rotational

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movement. Its a modification for your car which requires no fuss because the pre-engineered adaptor kit has been designed so installation is simple. This seating device makes transference between wheelchair and transport a stress free experience. So to give you and your loved ones independence and control when travelling, invest in an East Seat swivel device.

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Featuring a 3.5’’ touchscreen, the latest GeoSmart New Zealand map and pre-installed speed and red light camera information, it has an inbuilt help guide and EasyPort Mount for hassle free installation. This portable pathfinder will be your on-road intuition; talking you through the ups and downs of the world around you, enabling you to map out your life and get street smart.

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Elite Regatta 300 It’s proven that exercise gets the jolly juices flowing and better yet, endorphins work as natural pain relievers. So what better way to sustain a healthy body and happy mentality than with the Elite Regatta 300 rowing machine from Elite Fitness. The Elite Regatta 300 is a smooth operator, which means you can row your way gently down sustenance stream to health central, any time, any day.

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The Tomtom Start In-Car GPS Navigator We have long archived the vintage days and comparitively pedestrian pace of horse and cart.

With today’s motorcycles, mopeds and ‘super minis’ of every breed on the road, it is no wonder many of us find it hard to get a sense of direction in the midst of the hustle and bustle. In the game of on-road orientation, TheTomtom Start in-car GPS Navigator will help you find your bearings.

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Elite Fitness is offering an exclusive price to Retirement Today readers. Call 0800 2 GET FIT and mention this offer and you can buy the Elite Regatta 300 for $495 exluding delivery fees. Elite Fitness is also offering 10 percent off equivalent equipment and 15 percent off any hire equipment item if readers ring 0800 2 GET FIT and quote ‘Retirement Today Magazine’.

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JUST THE TONIC “No! No! It’s too soon!” cried the woman as she was dragged shivering indoors from the barbeque area. If this sounds like you and you’re finding it hard to come to terms with the change of seasons, look no further than your own backyard – it could be just the tonic to beat any post-summer blues.

From Kaitaia to Invercargill the New Zealand gardening events calendar is bulging with opportunities for gardeners to mingle and be inspired.

The premium event on the gardening calendar was of course The Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch, but there are also loads of other community gardening events scheduled over the coming months throughout New Zealand.

These events are a wonderful opportunity to be inspired, but don’t let them distract you for too long from your own garden.

Autumn is the time to establish a good base, which is key to a successful garden, so roll up your sleeves and prepare your soil with compost, lime and a good general garden fertiliser.

After preparing the soil take a critical look at your existing perennial shrubs and trees. Don’t be frightened to put them into retirement if they have seen better days.

Much like your indoor spaces, sometimes you just need to update the décor and that can mean assigning underperforming plants to the compost heap.

Those that have retained their place in your garden deserve to be given some attention.

Give your existing perennial shrubs and trees a makeover and some nourishment such as

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plant food and a tidy up to ensure they are fit and healthy for the winter months ahead.

If your clean-out results in a few permanent vacancies, there are loads of exciting new plants waiting to take their place.

The quirky names and unusually bright colors of these new Echinaceas are sure to get lots of attention. Echinacea Mac N Cheese is a vibrant yellow and looks great paired with the red blooms of sibling Tomato Soup.

If you give them plenty of sun, and soil that is not too acidic, they will reward you by flowering in both autumn and spring.

Another new entrant at garden centres this autumn is Grevillea Seaspray. This Australian native is ideal for planting out banks or large beds. Seaspray’s soft grey foliage and red flowers are sure to brighten up those colder months when other flowers are in hiding.

While you’re at the garden centre, now’s the time to pick up spring flowering bulbs and seedlings such as poppies, stock, snapdragon, primula and pansies which create huge impact (for little cost) and look great in pots or in the garden.

Don’t forget to prepare your soil - adding compost and some bulb planting mix for pots or bulb food when planting in the garden will enhance your results. Why not get the kids or grandkids to decorate and plant up their very own pot with spring flowering bulbs. They’ll be delighted with the results come spring.

Written on behalf of the Nursery and Garden Industry Association (www.ngia.co.nz) by Lisa Powlesland.

House and Home

What is positive ageing?

If you’re reading this, chances are you want to learn about positive ageing.

Maybe the time has come to consider making changes to the way you live your life, or you are planning for a future change in independence levels. Perhaps you are working alongside a family member as they think about the changes ahead.

Sometimes these issues can become more important than at other times, for example, when a setback means a stint in hospital, or a change in health leads to thinking about getting some extra help.

Positive ageing is a philosophy that recognises some things make for a healthier,

happy life, no matter what your age: • A sense of community • Friends, family, whanau - people you love who love you back • Being able to give and to receive • A home of your own choosing • Being able to make good decisions for yourself And, most of all, practical support when, how and where you need it most.

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Making the best choice The New Zealand Aged Care Association represents rest homes, geriatric hospitals and dementia units. Our members’ cover 75 percent of all beds in New Zealand, making us the largest aged care organisation of our kind.

We know it is important to find the appropriate environment for you or your family member when 24 hour care is necessary to guarantee someone’s safety and dignity.

We also know this choice is not easy, and often has to be made at short notice under considerable emotional strain.

However, below is some advice on how to make this choice easier and to help ensure you locate a high quality facility which meets your needs.

Choosing a new home for you or your elderly family member is like buying a house. You wouldn’t necessarily expect to like the first house you view. Similarly the first residential care facility you visit may not meet your needs. This means you will need to look around to see what is on offer and how accurate your expectations are.

When you visit each home you should ask yourself some questions such as: • Do you feel welcome here?

• Do staff appear to treat residents well?

• Does the environment feel happy?

• How are residents provided for?

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It is also important you are happy with the ‘look’ of a facility and to compare the size of the bedrooms, the grounds and gardens, privacy and the availability of extra services such as ensuites.

Where appropriate it may be of value to contact voluntary organisations which exist to help people with conditions such as arthritis, stroke or hearing loss. They may be able to help you make a choice. They can advise you about the features which will be important to you or a relative with a particular condition, and what specialist care the condition requires.

For the person making this difficult choice it is very important to understand that after the home has been chosen, it is your right to raise concerns if you’re unhappy with any element of the care and to have these concerns considered in a supportive manner. It is also important to know that residents can move at any time to another facility, if the needs of the resident or family make this the best solution.

Choosing the best home for you or a family member is important and everyone should be pleased with the outcome. We all want to ensure the best possible care is being delivered to the elderly.

The New Zealand Aged Care Association wishes to thank all those families and residents who have chosen to receive high quality care in one of our member’s rest homes or hospitals.

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Choosing a Rest Home or Private Hospital? Look for this logo.

Our goal is to ensure all residents receive the best possible care in all of our members’ facilities. They deserve nothing less.

To support this goal, the New Zealand Aged Care Association requires all members abide by a Code of Conduct developed under the Association’s Rules.

Membership of our organisation implies those

responsible for a health care facility accept that the welfare of residents is paramount, including providing services that are sensitive to residents’ cultural, social, religious and spiritual needs.

New Zealand Aged Care Association • PO Box 12481, Wellington • www.nzaca.org.nz

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Live the good life!

We are a community that caters for every level of ability, with the aim of having fun and providing company and security.

• 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas • Serviced apartments • Resthome care • Specialised dementia care • Hospital care

For enquiries, please contact Debbie McMaster, General Manager 31 Konini St, Timaru • P:(03) 686-1996 • E:strath@ihug.co.nz

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RETIREMENT VILLAGES ASSOCIATION

Retirement villages are becoming increasingly popular and this guide provides essential information for anyone interested in their benefits. More than 20,000 people have discovered the benefits of retirement village life, and this number is growing rapidly.

The Retirement Villages Association (RVA), is a voluntary association of developers, operators and managers of retirement villages and is committed to providing the best quality of life for village residents.

The RVA represents 270 retirement villages nationwide. Residents are able to choose from single level, stand alone villas or duplexes, independent living apartments within a multi-story building, or serviced apartments where meals and laundry services are provided by the operator.

Most villages have a leisure centre, a library and a café. Others have internal swimming pools, gymnasiums and other recreational facilities as well. About half of RVA members have rest homes and/or a hospital on-site.

Before choosing the village for you, we strongly recommend that you: 1. Have a good look around a variety of retirement villages as there is plenty of choice and not all villages are the same 2. Make sure the village is registered with the Registrar of Retirement Villages.

This makes sure that if you move in, your interests are protected under legislation 3. Have a clear idea about what you want 4. Talk to people who live in villages - they can tell you how it is

Retirement villages operate under the Retirement Villages Act 2003. In addition to the Act, there are regulations and a Code of Practice, which provide a comprehensive set of protections for residents.

5. Talk to your family and friends

The RVA audits its members’ compliance with the Code of Practice every three years.

8. Take independent legal advice – this is now mandatory under the Act.

The audit is undertaken by an independent quality assurance agency and an accreditation certificate is provided. Prospective residents should ask to see the certificate if it’s not displayed publically. The Code of Practice is the baseline and many members operate above this level.

TradeMe Property has a comprehensive and current selection of retirement villages which is constantly updated and the RVA suggests you check out the options on this site.

The RVA has also created its own Disciplinary Authority to review complaints about members’ failure to comply with the Code of Practice, or behave in a way which brings the industry into disrepute. The Authority will have a range of sanctions available to it,

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6. Check that the village is an RVA member 7. Compare villages not just on price and facilities, but how they feel to you

For more information about the RVA and the benefits of choosing a RVA member village, please log on to its website www.retirementvillages.org.nz or contact the executive director, John Collyns on john@retirementvillages.org.nz John Collyns Executive Director

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We are a community that caters for every level of ability, with the aim of having fun and providing company and security. • 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas • Serviced apartments • Resthome care • Specialised dementia care • Hospital care

For enquiries, please contact Debbie McMaster, General Manager 31 Konini St, Timaru • P:(03) 686-1996 • E:strath@ihug.co.nz

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KEY: The numbers next to certain listings throughout this section refer you to the page that they also have an advert on. For example, 89 at the end of a listing shows that this RVA member also has an advert on page 89. To make navigation easier, those members with adverts are also in bold.

AUCKLAND 139 On Union Ltd Acacia Cove Bethesda Village Browns Bay Retirement Village Cosmopolitan Retirement Village Devonport Retirement Village Dutch Village Trust Eastcliffe on Orakei Edmund Hillary Retirement Village Elmwood Lifestyle Care & Village Epsom on the Park Retirement Village Erin Park Retirement Village Evelyn Page Retirement Village Fairview Lifestyle Village Glenburn Retirement Village Grace Joel Retirement Village Greenview Park Village Hibiscus Coast Village Highgrove Village

Hillsborough Heights Village ING Real Living Epsom Village ING Real Living Remuera Gardens Iona Close Knightsbridge Village Lady Allum Lifestyle Care & Village Longford Park Village Mayfair Village Maygrove Village Meadowbank Lifestyle Care & Village Metlifecare 7 Saint Vincent Ltd Metlifecare Crestwood Metlifecare Highlands Metlifecare Pakuranga Metlifecare Pinesong Metlifecare Powley Metlifecare The Poynton Mt Eden Gardens Northbridge Lifecare Trust Pakuranga Park Village Palm Grove Retirement Village Palms Village Palms Village Parklane Village Peninsula Club Retirement Village Puriri Park Retirement Village Remuera Retirement Village RVA

139 Union Road, Howick, Manukau 2014 09 538 0800 131 Wattle Farm Road, Wattle Downs, Auckland 09 268 8522 743 Great South Road, Manukau City, Auckland 09 262 5650 3-7 Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay, Auckland 09 479 1871 17 Geddes Terrace, Avondale, Auckland 09 828 2885 89 46 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland 09 445 3044 36 McLeod Road, Henderson, Auckland 09 838 6567 217 Kupe Street, Orakei, Auckland 09 521 9015 221 Abbotts Way, Remuera, Auckland 09 570 0070 131 Hill Road, Manukau, Auckland 09 269 0750 3 Claude Road, Epsom, Auckland 09 630 8430 62 Russell Road, Manurewa, Auckland 09 264 0126 30 Ambassador Glade, Orewa, Rodney 09 421 1915 21 Fairview Avenue, Albany Heights, North Shore City 0632 09 477 3900 79 Margan Avenue, New Lynn, Waitakere 09 985 9721 184 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland 09 575 1572 267 Glengarry Rd, Oratia, Waitakere 0602 09 818 3800 101 Red Beach Road, Red Wood Beach, Auckland 09 426 3111 92 47 Condor Pl, Unsworth Heights, Albany, North Shore or 119 Albany Highway, Unsworth Heights, Albany, North Shore 09 444 6689 1381 Dominion Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland 09 627 9174 92 67 Ranfurly Road, Epsom, Auckland 09 631 5785 57 Richard Farrell Avenue, Remuera, Auckland 09 520 1103 4 Woodside Avenue, Northcote, North Shore City 09 480 2193 21 Graham Collins Drive, Mairangi, Auckland 09 477 2100 91 20 Napoleon Avenue, Milford, North Shore City 09 488 2900 1 Longford Park Drive, Takanini, Auckland 2112 09 299 9676 92 14 Oteha Valley Road, Northcross, North Shore City 0632 09 478 4000 91 65 Tauranga Place, Orewa 09 427 0090 148-154 Meadowbank Road, Meadowbank, Auckland 09 521 7700 7 Saint Vincent Avenue, Remuera, Auckland 09 524 1420 38 Golf Road, New Lynn,Waitakere 0600 09 826 2000 49 Aberfeldy Avenue, Highland Park, Auckland 09 533 0600 14 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland 09 577 1600 66 Avonleigh Road, Green Bay, Auckland 09 817 1800 135 Connell Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600 09 627 0700 142 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna, North Shore 09 488 5700 467 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland 09 630 6303 45 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 09 488 3080 Fortunes Road, Pakuranga, Auckland 09 576 5990 8 Milton Road, Orewa, Hibiscus Coast 09 427 8138 104 Harris Street, Pukekohe, Auckland 09 238 9622 104 Harris Street, Pukekohe, Auckland 09 238 9622 106 Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill, North Shore City 0620 09 410 9615 91 441 Whangaparaoa Road, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 09 424 8228 91 15 Puriri Street, Takapuna, Auckland 09 486 1939 29/10 Gerard Way, Meadowbank, Auckland 09 521 1262

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Resthaven - Auckland Rosedale Village Rosehill Gardens Selwyn Heights Retirement Village Selwyn Oaks Selwyn Village Settlers Albany Limited St Andrews Village St Johns Village St Patricks Village Summerset by the Park Vision Dannemora Vision Waitakere Gardens Waiheke Retirement Village Wilsher Village

Ground Floor, Mantrack House, 2 Hargreaves St, St Mary’s Bay 255 Rosedale Road, Albany, Auckland 23 Elm Street, Avondale, Auckland 42 Herd Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 21 Youngs Road, Papakura, Auckland 43 Target Street, Pt Chevalier, Auckland 550 Albany Highway, Albany, North Shore City 207 Riddell Road, Glendowie, Auckland 7A Konini Avenue, Papatoetoe, Manukau 133 Seddon Street, Pukekohe, Auckland 7 Flat Bush School Road, Manukau, Manukau City 30 Matarangi Road, Botany Downs, Manakau 15 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson, Auckland 37 Natzka Road, Waiheke Island, Auckland 21 - 33 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Waitakere City

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BAY OF PLENTY - ROTORUA - TAUPO Accadia Retirement Village 101 Edgecumbe Road, Tauranga Althorp Village 9 Grantston Drive, Tauranga Bethlehem Country Club 111 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga Cantabria Retirement Village 369 Old Taupo Road, Springfield, Rotorua 3015 Carmel Country Estate 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga Carter Village 69 Moehau Street, Te Puke Cedar Manor Retirement Village 30 Sixth Avenue, Tauranga Copper Beech Retirement Village 125 Fourteenth Avenue, Tauranga Copper Crest Village Estate 52 Condor Drive, Pyes Pa, Tauranga Fergusson Retirement Village Corner Carlton & Ranolf Street, Rotorua Greerton retirement Village 45 Greerton Road, Tauranga Hodgson Village 51 Botanical Road, Tauranga Liston Heights Retirement Village 19 Liston Ave, Taupo Mary Shapley Retirement Village 4 Spence Lane, Whakatane Matua Lifecare 124 Levers Road, Tauranga Melrose Lifestyle Care & Village 159 Waihi Road, Tauranga Metlifecare Bayswater 60 Maranui Street, Mt Maunganui Metlifecare Greenwood Park 10 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112 Metlifecare Somervale 33 Gloucester Road, Arataki, Mt Maunganui Metlifecare The Avenues 10 10th Avenue, Tauranga Moana House & Village 353 Tairua Road, Whangamata Monte Vista Retirement Resort 11-23 Shepherd Road, Taupo Mountain View Rest Home, Hospital & Retirement Village 192-202 River Road, Kawerau Ocean Shores Village 80 Maranui Street, Mt Maunganui Omokoroa Country Estate 5 Anderley Avenue, Omokoroa, Tauranga Pacific Coast 210 Maranui Street, Mt Maunganui Peria Village 41 Richard Street, Opotiki Radius Glenbrae Estate 22 Hilda Street, Rotorua Redwood Retirement Village 429 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Regency Park Estate Unit 62 Regency Park Estate, 3 A Brent Road, Rotorua St Barnabas Close Ngongotaha St Johns Wood 133-139 Tamamutu Street, Taupo Summerset by the Lake 2 Wharewaka Road, Taupo Te Puke Retirement Village No 1 Road, Te Puke The Gardens Retirement Village 15 Hodgkins Street, Rotorua Vision Papamoa 2 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga Waihi Lifecare Village Toomey Street, Waihi

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Beckenham Courts Retirement Village Bishop Selwyn Lifecare Centre Cameron Courts Lifestyle Care & Village Cashmere View Retirement Village Coldstream Retirement Village Limited Condell Retirement Village Limited Elmswood Retirement Village Fendalton Retirement Village Fitzroy Of Merivale Geraldine Retirement Village Glenwood Home Golden Age Retirement Village Holly Lea Ilam Lifecare Kate Sheppard Lifecare 2005 Kate Sheppard Retirement Village Kauri Lodge Lifecare Linrose Village Maples Retirement Village Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village Maryville Courts Retirement Village Mayfair Retirement Village Metlifecare Merivale Middlepark Senior Care Centre Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village Palm Grove Senior Care Centre Paulger Courts Retirement Village Rhodes on Cashmere Retirement Village Rose Court Lifecare Silverstream Lifestyle Retirement Village St Albans Retirement Village Strathallan Healthcare The Croft - Presbyterian Support Sth Cant The Oaks The Russley Village Wendover Retirement Village Wesley Village Windermere Lifestyle Care & Village Windsor House Retirement Village Woodcote Retirement Village

222 Colombo Street, Beckenham, Christchurch 350 Selwyn Street, Addington, Christchurch 57 Grigg Street, Ashburton 72 Rose Street, Cashmere, Christchurch Corner Park & Burnett Streets, Ashburton 53 Condell Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch 131 Wairakei Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 73 Bryndwr Road, Christchurch 4 McDougall Avenue, Christchurch 39C McKenzie Street, Geraldine 6 Glenwood Avenue, Timaru 7910 4 Sails Road, Papanui, Christchurch 123 Fendalton Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 28 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch 417 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch 417 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch 154 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 472 Linwood Ave, Linwood, Christchurch 71 Middleton Road, Christchurch 23 Bartlett Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 369 Manchester Street, Christchurch 104 Wharenui Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 60 Browns Road, Christchurch 75 Middlepark Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 95 Grants Road, Papanui, Christchurch 108 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch C/- George Manning House, Hennessy Place, Christchurch 5 Overdale Drive, Cashmere, Christchurch 115a Rose Street, Christchurch 488 Greers Road, Papanui - Bryndwr, Christchurch 41 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch 31 Konini Street, Timaru 12 Park Lane, Timaru 88 Main South Road, Christchurch 8042 73 Roydvale Avenue, Christchurch 33 Erica Street, Christchurch 91 Harewood Road, Christchurch 21 Windermere Road, Papanui, Christchurch 47 New Brighton Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061 29 Woodcote Avenue, Hornby, Christchurch

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HAWKE’S BAY - EAST COAST Arohaina Village Atawhai Lifestyle Care & Village Beetham Lifestyle Village Dunblane Lifestyle Care & Village Eversley Lifestyle Care & Village Gracelands Retirement Village Mary Doyle Trust Lifecare Complex Princess Alexandra Retirement Village Rahiri Lifestyle Care & Village Riversdale Lifestyle Village St Lukes Close St Lukes Village Summerset in the Bay Summerset in the Orchard Summerset in the Vines Waiapu Village

621 Aberdeen Road, Gisborne 421 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier Margaret Place, Gisborne 178 Rutene Street, Gisborne 400 Cornwall Road, Hastings 730 Pakowhai Road, Hastings, Hawkes Bay 5 Karanema Drive, Havelock North 145 Battery Road, Napier 348 High Street, Dannevirke 233 Guppy Road, Taradale, Napier 24 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 196 Vigor Brown Street, Napier 79 Merlot Drive, Napier 1228 Ada Street, Hastings 249 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 10 Danvers Street, Havelock North 4130

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Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village Gracefield Living Green Gables Lifestyle Care & Village Kensington Court Lifecare Marina Cove Village Metlifecare Oakwoods Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village Springlands Lifestyle Village Stillwater Gardens Retirement Village Stoke Retirement Village - Whareama The Wood Retirement Village Wensley House Retirement Village Woodlands Retirement Village

49 Covent Drive, Stoke, Nelson 16 Sargeson Street, Stoke, Nelson 241 Bridge Street, Nelson 18 Mcmahon Street, Stoke, Nelson 53 Waikawa Road, Picton 357 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson 131 Cleghorn Street, Blenheim 5 Battys Road, Springlands, Blenheim 60 Templemore Drive, Richmond, Nelson 188 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011 156 Milton Street, Nelson 49 Wensley Road, Richmond, Nelson 6 Edgewood Crescent, Motueka

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NORTHLAND Abbeyfield Thurston House Jane Mander Retirement Village Kamo Home and Village Charitable Trust Kerikeri Retirement Village Ranburn Village Riverdale Retirement Village Selwyn Park Summerset Falls The Falls Lifestyle Estate The Palms Lifestyle Village Totara Park Village Vision Bay of Islands

28 Mains Avenue, Kensington, Whangarei 262 Fairway Drive, Whau Valley, Whangarei 31 Ford Avenue, Kamo, Whangarei Ruatara Drive, Kerikeri, Northland 7 Nova Scotia Drive, Waipu, Northland 140 Logan Street, Dargaville 15 Puriri Park Road, Manu, Whangarei 84 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth 0981 94 Boundary Road, Tikipunga, Whangarei 45 Reed Street, Tikipunga, Whangarei 5 Melwood Drive, Totara Park, Warkworth 30 Oakridge Drive, Kerikeri, Northland 0230

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14 Golf Course Road, Wanaka 9305 1 Cargill Street, Invercargill 88 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel, Otago 40 Fenton Crescent, St Clair, Dunedin 9012 32 McBride Street, Frankton, Queenstown 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill 135-137 Tarbert Street, Alexandra, Otago 208 Main Street, Gore 94 Kawarau Gorge Road, RD2, Cromwell 129 Tweed Street, Invercargill 40 O’Byrne Street North, Waikiwi, Invercargill

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OTAGO - SOUTHLAND Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village Cargill Court Chatsford - The Lifestyle Choice Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village Frankton Court Peacehaven Village Ranui Court Resthaven Village Ripponburn Lifestyle Village Rose Lodge Retirement Village Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

TARANAKI - WANGANUI Annie Brydon Residential Village Jane Winstone Retirement Village Jean Sandel Retirement Village Maida Vale Retirement Village Maryann Retirement Village MiLife Bell Vista Molly Ryan Retirement Village (2007) Ltd Summerset in the River City Tainui Village Taranaki Masonic Trust- Welbourn Village Telford Retirement Village Wanaka Bay Retirement Village

102 Wilson Street, Hawera 49 Oakland Avenue, Wanganui 71 Barrett Road, Westown, New Plymouth 917 Devon Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth 59 Brecon Road, Stratford 131 Mangati Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth 269 Mangorei Road, Merrilands, New Plymouth 40 Burton Ave, Wanganui East, Wanganui 96 Clawton Street, New Plymouth 16 Oriental Street, New Plymouth 15 Telford Street, New Plymouth 49 Wills Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth

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1199 River Road, Flagstaff, Hamilton 14/18 Waerenga Road, Te Kauwhata 3610 6 Vogel Street, Cambridge 30 Ruakura Road, Hamilton

2010 – 2011

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Lauriston Park Matamata Retirement Village Pavilion at Cambridge Perrin Park Retirement Village Radius Windsor Court Rangiura Retirement Village Richmond Villas Lifestyle Village Selwyn St Andrew’s Selwyn Wilson Carlile Tararu Retirement Village The Cascades Retirement Resort Trevellyn Lifestyle Care & Village Vision Forest Lake Waiokaraka Retirement Village

91 Coleridge Street, Cambridge 20 Elizabeth Street, Matamata 7 Williamson Street, Cambridge 711 Te Kowhai Road, RD 8, Hamilton 3288 Sandes Street, Ohaupo, Hamilton 17 Matai Crescent, Putaruru, South Waikato 82 Richmond Street, Thames, Thames 41J Bryce Street, Cambridge 562 Grey Street, Hamilton 109 Wilson Street, Thames 55 Pembroke Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204 1340 Victoria Street, Hamilton Minogue Drive, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200 Campbell Street, Thames

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WAIRARAPA - MANAWATU Brightwater Village Coombrae Elderly Care & Villa Complex Horowhenua Masonic Village Julia Wallace Retirement Village Kowhainui Village Lansdowne Court Retirement Village Lansdowne Park Village Madison Lifestyle Village Masonic Court Home Metlifecare Palmerston North Metlifecare Wairarapa MiLife Kelvin Grove Olive Tree Village & Apartments Reevedon Elderly Care Roseneath Villas Summerset by the Ranges Summerset Summerhill Sunliving - Peppertree Apartments Wharekaka Village Woodlands Resort Limited

69 Brightwater Terrace, Palmerston North 34 North Street, Feilding 685 Queen Street East, Levin 28 Dogwood Way, Clearview Park, Palmerston North 88 Virginia Road, Wanganui 1 Oxford Street, Masterton 100 Titoki Street, Lansdowne, Masterton 144 Queen Street West, Levin 13 Clausen Street, Palmerston North Cnr Grey & Carroll Streets, Palmerston North 140 Chapel Street, Masterton 53 Brooklyn Heights Dr, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414 11-13 Dalwood Grove, Palmerston North 37-51 Salisbury Street, Levin 237 Rosevilla Drive, Carterton 5713 102 Liverpool Street, Levin 180 Ruapehu Drive, Aokautere, Palmerston North Roberts Line, Palmerston North Oxford Street, Martinborough 17 Sherwill Street, East Fielding

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WELLINGTON - KAPITI Aroha Care Centre for the Elderly 6 Cooper Street, Taita, Lower Hutt Fergusson Retirement Village 8 Ward Street, Upper Hutt Heretaunga Lifestyle Care & Village 2 Field Street, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt Huntleigh Lifestyle Retirement Village B16, 219 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington Hutt Gables Village 1094 Fergusson Drive, Silverstream, Upper Hutt Malvina Major Retirement Village 134 Burma Road, Khandallah, Wellington Metlifecare Coastal Villas Spencer Russell Drive, off Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Metlifecare Kapiti 1 Henley Way, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast MiLife Rosewood Park 78 Queenwood Road, Levin Parkwood Retirement Village Belvedere Avenue, Woodlands, Waikanae Rita Angus Retirement Village 66 Coutts Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington Ropata Village Charitable Trust 57 Ropata Crescent, Lower Hutt Sevenoaks - Midlands Gardens Retirement Village, Lodge Drive, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast Shona McFarlane Retirement Village 66 Mabey Road, Avalon, Lower Hutt Sprott House Trust 29 Messines Road, Karori, Wellington 6012 Summerset at Aotea 15 Aotea Drive, Aotea, Porirua Summerset at the Course Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt Summerset on the Coast 104 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast Village at the Park Lifecare 130 Rintoul Street, Newtown, Wellington Whitby Lakes Village Newhaven Way, Whitby, Wellington Winara Retirement Village 9 Winara Avenue, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast

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Affordable housing for people over 55 Over 55 and struggling to �ind an affordable home in which you can enjoy your golden years?

Does the sound of life in a secure, centrally located and communityminded retirement village sound appealing? If so, then the Cosmopolitan Retirement Village in Avondale, Auckland is the place for you.

“We understand your preference to have time and cash for holidays, rather than spending it maintaining an expensive house”, says Llonia Curreen, manager of the Village. “Our units are appealing since they are priced from just $79,000. We can also assist with �inance, and to date, over half of our units are sold.”

Even better, the weekly fee, which covers rates, insurance, shared facilities, security and 24 hour medical alarms are from just $49 a week for a studio apartment. “We’ve been able to achieve these rates by forgoing the swimming pool and some of the other luxury facilities some complexes offer, but many residents just don’t need.”

“The well insulated units also have low running costs. On average studio residents pay about $30 a month in electricity; with the $320 annual electricity company dividend each of our residents received this year, it almost covers the year’s electricity bill,” said Llonia.

Your unit will have everything you need for comfort and convenience and you’ll enjoy the village’s weekly outings, activities and its wonderful facilities, which include a lovely landscaped courtyard, lounge, dining room, billiard room, movie theatre and library with internet access and massage chairs. “You can do so much in your retirement, we

run free computer classes at the village, some of our residents have learnt to use the computer, internet, email and play video games on Playstation and Wii” said Llonia What’s life like for residents at the Cosmopolitan Retirement Village you may wonder? Well the feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive.

“The purchase of my unit is the best decision I’ve ever made,” says Mrs French. “I value the security. I feel totally blessed to live here.”

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This is a sentiment shared by other residents, “I was happy to �ind independent living, close to amenities and within a safe, caring environment,” said Miss Evans.

“I like the location and the affordability, I feel very safe, comfortable and happy. I enjoy my surroundings, we are a great crowd,” said Mrs White.

“Here I have a feeling of belonging. I can have both companionship and privacy. The movie theatre is my favourite place in the village,” said Mr Allen.

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You don’t have to be retired to buy here. The minimum entry age for the village is 55, and some of the residents like Mr Large are still working. He uses the apartment as his week day crash pad, while spending his weekends at his batch.

“We also have Kiwis retiring overseas, but wanting to keep a base in Auckland, and they think the village is a very affordable way to do this,” says Llonia.

The Village Sales Of�ice phone number is 09 828-9812.

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Are you aged 55+ and...

• Worried about your personal safety?

• Would you like the security of 24 hours emergency call?

• Want to retain or enhance your independence?

• Sometimes feel lonely?

• Fed up with the hassles of maintaining your home?

• Want to have time and money to enjoy yourself?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then the lifestyle of the retirement village environment is just the solution for you!

17 Geddes Terrace, Avondale, Ph: 09 828-2885 Beckett Real Estate Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Ph: 09 828-9812 • A/H: 09 828-7978 or 021-629 066 Em: jim@gaowoo.com • www.cosmopolitancare.com