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Hamilton and Tauranga October/November Issue

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Dear Readers... Happy Spring everyone! While these times often feel confusing and unchartered, we hope you have had a moment to appreciate the simple yet extravagant beauty that Spring brings all around us - as A.E. Housman so succinctly put it when he wrote about the "Loveliest of trees, the cherry now/Is hung with bloom along the bough".

We are excited about our new-look, online version of Prime and hope you enjoy a good read of an eclectic mix of topics to inform, enlighten and entertain.

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Queen Elizabeth declines Oldie of the Year title Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has won numerous honours in her 95 years, but the “Oldie of the Year” title is one she refuses to accept, claiming she does not match the criteria and stating that "you are as old as you feel " The “Oldie of the Year” prize honours people of advanced age who have made a special contribution to public life. The 95-year-old is the longest-reigning and longest-living queen in British history.

The queen's reaction to the Oldie magazine's request that she follow in the footsteps of previous winners such as former Prime Minister John Major, actress Olivia de Havilland, and artist David Hockney was published in late October.

"Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel, as such The Queen does not believe she meets the relevant criteria to be able to accept and hopes you will find a more worthy recipient," said a letter from her assistant private secretary, Tom Laing-Baker.

He ended the letter "with Her Majesty’s warmest best wishes".

Addressing the awards lunch at the Savoy hotel in London, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall said they “recognise the achievements of a range of remarkable older people who have made a special contribution to the world, and who all – in the words of your founding editor, Richard Ingrams – ‘still have snap in their celery’”.

The chairman of the awards Gyles Brandreth described the letter he received in response from Balmoral Castle as “lovely”, writing: “Perhaps in the future we will sound out Her Majesty once more.”

The late Duke of Edinburgh was named Oldie of the Year in 2011 to mark his 90th birthday. Prince Philip wrote a letter of appreciation, joking: “There is nothing like it for morale to be reminded that the years are passing – ever more quickly – and that bits are beginning to drop off the ancient frame.”

Finally, the major Oldie of the Year award went to French-American performer and dancer Leslie Caron (left), who is five years younger than the Queen at 90.

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Prime Recipes

Easy Chicken Alfredo This dish's classic sauce is almost as simple as opening up a jar but tastes so much better. The easy chicken Alfredo recipe can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil 225g uncooked fettuccine 6 tablespoons butter, cubed 2 cups cream 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated cheese (Cheddar, Colby) 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Minced fresh parsley, optional Sautéed mushrooms, optional

Directions 1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes turning once. Remove and let stand at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions.

2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the other cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks; stir in a small amount of hot cream mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads 70°C and has thickened slightly.

3. Drain fettuccine; serve with Alfredo sauce, sliced chicken and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh minced parsley and mushrooms.

Chocolate-Cinnamon Marble Bread Perfect for brunch, dessert, or even for afternoon tea INGREDIENTS Cooking spray 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus 2 teaspoons, divided 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup canola oil (vegetable oil) 1/2 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder cocoa powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a bread loaf pan; line with parchment paper, leaving a 5 cm overhang on long sides. Toss together chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of flour in a bowl.

2. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a second bowl. Whisk together sugar, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth in a third bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.

3. Transfer half of batter to prepared pan. Stir unsweetened cocoa, cinnamon, and chocolate chips into remaining batter. Transfer chocolate batter to pan. Using a knife, swirl batters together.

4. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes, then use overhangs to remove from pan and transfer to rack; cool completely.

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Prime Classic Cars - The Subaru legacy Subaru 360 (1969)

Legacy (2020)

Subaru has a long history of offering vehicles that are both highly capable and intelligently designed. While the Japanese carmaker first entered the automotive world in 1954, it wasn't until the early 1960s that the first-ever Subaru to be sold in New Zealand -the Subaru 360 was openly marketed as "cheap and ugly," but it had the type of engineering that Subaru is now known for. The Subaru 360 sold around one million units over 12 years. It also carried the first example of the now famous Pleiades six-star emblem mounted on its bonnet.

The Subaru Star came a little later in 1970. Thankfully, it was much better looking than its predecessor and yet continued what was becoming the Subaru tradition-offering practicality, value, and functionality to consumers.

By the late 70s, Subaru had gained unstoppable momentum. The Japanese automaker was collecting awards from the American automotive press and seeing extraordinary sales. During this time, America was introduced to an AWD (All Wheel Drive) Subaru Station Wagon, a design and configuration that Subaru continues to offer, even today. Subaru’s first significant AWD sales success in New Zealand came in 1989, with the Legacy, which was the first model with full time AWD. Into the 80s, Subaru would be acknowledged for both its engineering and design prowess. The Subaru BRAT became quite the sensation, as it was the most efficient AWD passenger car on the market. The rally version of the Subaru Impreza won three World Rally Championships in a row by the 1990s.

The model for which Subaru would become most well-known arrived in 1996. The Subaru Outback was a Sports Utility Wagon, the first of its kind in the automotive industry. The Subaru Forester was picking up awards in the SUV market. By mid-2021 Subaru produced more than 20 million AWD vehicles.

Station Wagon (1986)

Impreza (2014)

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Y L B M HU YOURS Heads, Hands, Busts and Tors os; mannequins of course and the y are the only human for ms occupying H umble during the level thre e lockdown. On e has an expression of shock and puzz lement at the present si tuation. Anot her surprisingly l ook remains re gal.

Mannequins hav e been the pro ps of retail trade for many years, possibl y becoming prominent in t he era of the uptown department sto re. Each secti on (especially cl othing, access ories and haberdashery) would display their best and newest sto ck on countert op heads, hands, and bus ts.

The full-body mannequin ming led with shoppers on th e shop floor a nd others attracted cust omers with the ir poses in the large pict ure window dis plays facing the passing pu blic on the pa vement.

Extravagant wi ndow dressing art is a subject covere d extensively in a large hard-bound 19t h-century text book that is presently in s tock at Humble . The dresser is tau ght how to dis play even the humble han dkerchief with infinite beauty and ski ll.

Torso and head busts are ofte n now used in the bedroom to display you r own favourite trin kets when they are not being worn ins tead of relega ting them to a dark drawer or box.

Many customers have told me t hat they love to hang a n exquisite vi ntage dress on their wall or arrange it on a mannequin in a corner of the room.

The plainest, cheapest polys tyrene or plastic manneq uin can be dec orated to take a place a mong your most gorgeous accessories. A t Humble there are many such examples for sale. Come and visit as soon as we move down to l evel two.

Humble Gifts & Collectibles (the little shop in the corner of Cafe Fresca garden), 78 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake. Ph. 0210 2334 7606. Open Tues – Sat. 10.00-4.00. Follow us on FACEBOOK to find changes in lockdown hours.

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MONMOUTH REDOUBT

RESERVE The Strand Tauranga

Monmouth Redoubt Reserve is located at the northern end of The Strand in the city centre of Tauranga and is of important historic value - relating to several time periods in Māori and Pākehā histories. It is also appreciated as a green space, for its landscape and views over the harbour, Matapihi and views to Mauao.

The Monmouth redoubt was built in 1864 by the 43rd Monmouthshire Light Infantry Regiment after arriving in Tauranga as part of the military force. Their task was to block supplies being sent from Tauranga in support of the Maori King forces in the Waikato. The redoubt was built on top of the archaeological features of the earlier settlement at Taumatakahawai.

This reserve is also unique in New Zealand due to location adjacent to the city centre, which provides excellent opportunities for public appreciation, interpretation and heritage tourism.

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City will ‘irrevocably change’ Hamilton City Council is warning that sweeping changes to planning rules announced by the Government have the potential to fundamentally change the face of the city.

Minister of Housing Megan Woods and Minister for the Environment David Parker unveiled the changes today which aim to allow more homes, including more affordable homes, to be built faster. Both the Government and the National Party support today’s announcement as a way of addressing New Zealand’s dire housing crisis.

The changes impact five Tier 1 cities – Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch. Each of those cities is facing massive growth and each already has severe housing shortages which in turn impacts on rents.

Under the new rules, to come into effect by August 2022, people will be able to build up to three homes of up to three stories on most city sites without needing a resource consent. On most residential-zoned sites, Hamilton’s District Plan usually only allows for a house and ancillary flat with a maximum height of 10 metres.

Mayor Paula Southgate has warned Hamilton could irrevocably change as a result of the changes aimed at cutting red tape and enabling more medium and high density housing in the city.

“There is no question that allowing three-storeys to be built in existing residential neighbourhoods, without resource consents, will impact big parts of Hamilton and they will significantly change the look and feel of some of our neighbourhoods,” she said.

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Olympic Games with Nana A calm and sunny winter day in a rural Waikato town. Nana in charge for the afternoon and two grandchildren Alana 9yrs and Connor 4yrs are happy to be outdoors after lots of days of rain, wind, mist and cold.

The play is pretty aimless at first; just riding bikes around and around the house. Alana wants it to be competitive. Nana suggests they are the NZ cycling team at the Olympic Games 2020.

“Line up. . . On your marks . . . Get set . . . GO!” Alana is taking the lead. Uh Oh. Connor has stopped after a slow start and is insisting it’s not fair because Alana has a bigger bike. He has a point and if something is not done quickly, he will get frustrated and walk away from the Games. Alana is asked to swap her bike for the scooter which in a show of good sportswomanship, she agrees to do.

Both head back to the starting line. “On your marks . . . GO!” “You should have a starter gun Nana”, yells Alana over her shoulder as she disappears around the first bend. Connor is putting up a valiant effort, pedalling hard out on wet grass but Alana is first to reach the finish line . . . Still no sign of Connor. Something has happened. Where is Connor?

Nana retraces the track and finds Connor has dismounted and is loading rocks into his bike trailer. It’s unclear if Connor is just making his challenge harder or has completely lost the plot. Connor is disqualified.

Alana is desperate for some Olympic-type competition. It is suggested that she run around the track alone and will be timed. She cheers up immediately. The umpire (Nana) sets the second hand on her watch and 15 seconds later Alana completes the circuit. “Can I go again and see if I can go faster?” says Alana eagerly. The final race commences and the spectators (two now) go wild. “Alana has knocked two seconds off her personal best”. The athlete is jumping up and down and screaming with joy.

Time out and everyone heads to the house for drinks, food and a rest. But not for long because the two NZ athletes are keen to get back to the stadium and compete in more events.

Alana wants to try out for the long jump finals. She marks out an oblong on the grass with two skipping ropes and lines up for the first attempt. It’s a good jump but both feet are not together on landing. It’s a nil score. Alana has one more attempt. “Will she be able to complete the jump successfully?” She is concentrating hard and looking very determined.

There she goes striding it, leaping and landing perfectly. What a jump.

Now it is Connor’s turn at the long jump. “Go Connor. Go Connor.” His jump is almost as far as Alana’s, but unfortunately the landing is all over the place and he sprawls across the grass taking the skipping ropes with him.

Everyone is laughing including Connor who is more than happy with the outcome. He does a little victory dance and wiggles his butt at the spectators.

Alana has been watching the shot put on the TV and wants to compete with Valerie Adams’ score. A tennis ball is found; that will do. Alana takes the shot put stance and gives a mighty throw, and another and another. Valerie Adams holds onto her record. Team mate Alana settles for silver. More cheers and victory dances. The coach (Nana) is looking very pleased.

Connor wants to play with the frisbee, which in two ticks of a tock becomes the discus event. The frisbee weaves all over the field, curving into the lemon tree and settling under the trampoline. When it almost lands on the roof the event is postponed due to high winds.

The athletes and Nana are becoming tired. It is suggested they become spectators and follow some live performances on the TV direct from Japan. They watch the best of play from the previous day. Sailing, weight lifting, badminton and running events flash across the screen.

“How do you get to go to the Olympics?” asks Alana.

“You work hard and become the best in NZ at your sport and then you may be invited to join the NZ Olympic team.”

“Which sport would you like to enter Alana?”

“All of them,” says Alana without hesitation. It’s what we expect from the girl who enthusiastically joins in with everything.

“Which game would you like to play at the Olympics Connor?”

“Hide and seek.”

Nana has visions of a Danish umpire standing in the centre of the arena, eyes covered and counting to 100 as the best athletes from all over the world desperately search for places to hide.

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In November the Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert at the Victoria University School of Music will tell the stories of the lives of three women

Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert

through the evening’s music programme.

As a tribute to the "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz", the programme will journey from prewar Europe through the horrors of the war, recounting the many roles music played in their lives – resistance, survival, resilience, and a means to battle racism, fascism and hatred.

A tribute to "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz"

This concert commemorates the night of 9-10 November 1938, when carefully orchestrated antiJewish violence was carried out throughout the German Reich. Over the following 48 hours rioters often neighbours, not strangers – ransacked and damaged more than 7,500 Jewish businesses and burned over 200 synagogues. Police stood by and did nothing to stop the destruction. Firemen were present not to protect the synagogues or Jewish buildings but to ensure that the flames did not spread to adjacent “Aryan” property. Jewish cemeteries were desecrated.

The pogrom was given the name Kristallnacht (“Crystal Night,” or “Night of Broken Glass”), referring ironically to the litter of broken glass left in the streets.

It marked the beginning of the systematic eradication of a people and it was the prelude to the Holocaust that was to follow.

(From Holocaust Centre of New Zealand - you can read more here)

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A Word From the Major Major Blunder is the Officer Commanding, Fifth Waikato Dragoons Regiment of Alf's Imperial Army

DRESSING FOR CO-VID One of the many peculiarities we are currently living with, is the preponderance of Zoom meetings, along with a host of other online, live-streaming services, allowing us to interact on a limited basis. For anyone who has yet to take the plunge, it is certainly worth the effort if you have access to the interwebbery thingummy, but does raise a number of questions. What should one wear? Does one trim the facial hair? Is it appropriate to be seen without a suit and tie? And the list just goes on. Put simply, by and large, comfort is the key issue, and most employers, clubs, social networks, and families are happy to accept that things will be a little more relaxed than usual. However, taking the time to make an effort for yourself is well worth it, too.

The Regiment has, perforce, for several months of the last year-and-a-half been meeting every fortnight as usual, but through the medium of the electronical box, rather than in person. It does make a game of cards somewhat more

challenging, but we still make toasts – using

the Naval Allowance to permit non-standing – have lengthy conversations about whatever takes our fancy, and Dress for the Occasion. One must say there is something rather energising in dressing up for a Zoom Mess, with best-bib-and-tucker, sashes, bow tie, and when appropriate, gongs.

Good for the mental health and the like, and interesting to see how those who might be feeling a little disheartened perk up when you all gather, as close to normal as we can ever get.

But this is not just limited to Regimental Messes: one has several other meetings that would normally require tidy attire for an inperson gathering, so the same applies online – shows respect to the other participants and the process. So, Gentle Reader,my suggestion to you is that the next time you need to meet online, add a little flair to your garb and watch the reactions of your peers: just like a smile spreads down the street from you, a bit of dressing “up” to raise your own spirits, can do the same for others in your online world.

Stay safe, Ladies and Gentlemen, and in the words of the song “We’ll meet again.”

- Major Blunder

Fifth Waikato Dragoons Regiment, Northern Command Alf's Imperial Army Ph: 07 855 3851 Humour in Uniform www.alfsarmy.hnpl.net Email: alfs@hnpl.net 14

DID YOU KNOW 1. There are over 600 varieties of oranges 2. The Internet was originally called ARPANet (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) 3. Isaac Newton invented the cat door

4. Hawaii was originally called the Sandwich Islands 5. The doorbell was invented in 1831 6. The first English dictionary was written in 1755

7. The Olympic flag was designed in 1913 8. The electric toothbrush was invented in 1939 9. Isaac Newton invented the cat door 10. Of the New Zealand’s entire living population, only 5% are human 11. Instant coffee was invented in 1901

12. Tokyo was once known as Edo 13. The tea bag was invented in 1908 14. Plastic bottles were first used for soft drinks in 1970 15. Paper originated from China 15

1. What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered in water?

2. How many zeroes are in a Googol?

3. How many stars are on the Brazilian flag?

4. Which country has won the Eurovision Song Contest the most?

5. What is the world's largest land mammal?

6. What is the most consumed manufactured drink in the world?

7. 'Moonshine' was a slang term for which type of beverage?

8. The wood of a cricket bat is traditionally made from which type of tree?

9. What is the name of the main port of the South Island?

10. In the Stars Wars film franchise, which character famously declares 'I am your father'?

11. Which of New Zealand's many fast flowing rivers is by far the longest?

12. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates Stewart Island from South Island?

13. What does Tom Hanks compare life to in Forest Gump?

14. Who wrote the Wedding March?

15. Which is the longest-running play on the West End?

Quiz Answers 1. 71 percent 2. 100 3. 27 4. Ireland 5. Elephant 6. Tea 7. Alcohol 8. Willow 9. Lyttelton 10. Darth Vader 11. Waikato River 12. Foveaux Strait 13. A box of chocolates 14. Felix Mendelssohn 15. The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie

! s e k Jo ! s e k Jo

Late one night a burglar broke into a house and while he was sneaking around he heard a voice say, "Jesus is watching you." He looked around and saw nothing. He kept on creeping and again heard, "Jesus is watching you." In a dark corner, he saw a cage with a parrot inside. The burglar asked the parrot, "Was it you who said Jesus is watching me" The parrot replied, "Yes." Relieved, the burglar asked, "What is your name?" The parrot said, "Clarence." The burglar said, "That's a stupid name for a parrot. What idiot named you Clarence?" The parrot answered, "The same idiot that named the rottweiler Jesus."

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NEW CALENDAR Captures

Hamilton's

History

From an adored gelato store to workers sitting atop the Fairfield Bridge – Hamilton’s new heritage calendar is full of history and nostalgia.

People, places and memories are captured in this year’s edition of the Hamilton City Libraries heritage calendar.

The 2022 calendar, featuring 14 historic Hamilton photographs, is currently on sale at the six library branches, the i-SITE at ArtsPost and Waikato Museum for $8. Proceeds cover the cost of production.

A picture of an old, long-gone McDonald’s joint on Claudelands Road is bound to bring back a lot of Fairfield Bridge (c 1936). Roose Shipping Co. construction crew sitting or standing on top of an arch. Looking near south to Victoria Street. House beyond is in Kotahi Avenue. (HCL_02633) memories. A few years ago, a picture of the old restaurant attracted more than 1000 comments after being shared to the Hamilton City Libraries Facebook page.

Among the featured photos is also a picture of 19 construction workers sitting on the arch of the Fairfield Libraries Director Stephen Pennruscoe says Bridge in the 1930s. “that has to be one of Hamilton’s most iconic images. Another picture that will spark nostalgia is a picture of café owner and local legend Joe Di Maio, working from his renowned pizzeria and gelato store in the 1990s.

“People say a picture can say a thousand words, and we know these calendars say a lot about Hamilton and its history.”

The heritage collection includes 60,000 books, 80,000 photographs, 100,000 items of advertising material and over 1000m of archives, unpublished letters and diaries, and records of former businesses.

There’s also a large and growing collection of oral histories, with the heritage librarians working with the community to capture people’s memories of Hamilton.

You can browse the digital heritage collection here.

Libraries Director Stephen Pennruscoe

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Images from the Past 1

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1. The old Bank of New Zealand building, in Cambridge. It was built by Fred Potts, a local builder, and opened in 1917. (Cambridge Museum Reg Buckingham Collection) 2. (1962) Four nurses on the grounds of Waikato Hospital in front of the new Hilda Ross Nurses Home (built 1962). (HCL_07729) 3. Tauranga (Strand from Redoubt with Canon) (circa 1910’s) (Tauranga City Libraries Image 20-189) 4. Aerial view of Hamilton (circa 1963) (HCL_07661) 5. Ocean Beach Mount Maunganui (circa 1910s to 1930s) (Tauranga City Libraries Image 20-121) 6. Clearing the Tauranga Channel. View from the Mount (circa 1910s to 1930s) (Tauranga City Libraries Image 20-128) 7. Hamilton Lake (Circa 1935), Lake Rotoroa (HCL_07977) 8. Hamilton Founders Memorial Theatre (1962) (HCL_07618)

Images courtesy of Hamilton Library and Tauranga City Libraries - You can access the sources by clicking on the links.

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Armistice Day 11 November

New Zealand troops marching through a city on the march to the Rhine after the Armistice (Ref: 1/2-013768-G)

The Great War of 1914 to 1918 (the First World War) was one of the most disastrous events in human history. New Zealand, with a population of 1.1 million in 1914, sent 100,000 men and women abroad. In total, the troops provided for foreignservice by New Zealand during the war represented 10% of its 1914 population between the ages of 20-45.

By the time the war ended, 16,700 had died and over 40,000 were wounded – a higher per capita casualty rate than any other country involved.

The Armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France at 11am on 11 November (Paris time) so it was the morning of the 12th when the news reached the New Zealand public. The signing of the armistice marked the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front. It was almost 9am before Prime Minister William Massey sent the message 'Armistice signed' to post and telegraph offices across the country.

Even though November 11th is used to reflect the end of the war, it specifically marks the ceasefire on the Western Front as hostilities continued in other regions for a short period, especially across the former Russian Empire and in parts of the old Ottoman Empire. The news of the Armistice was celebrated with spontaneous gatherings, formal events and even the production of commemorative objects. But the influenza pandemic subdued the celebrations in Auckland.

By 11 November, schools were closed and the Chief Medical Officer was advising against public gatherings. His advice was heeded by Aucklanders who were facing high numbers of influenza victims - reported to be more than 1100 during the two month period.

A New Zealand working party walking through Courcelles, France (Ref: 1/2-013399-G

A shell bursting near New Zealand troops, Bailleul (Ref: 1/2-013399-G

(Adapted from Auckland War Memorial Museum.

You can read more here) A New Zealand Battalion passing through recaptured Bapaume (Ref: 1/2-013608-G)

All images are courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library. You can access their Collections on their website here 19

Going Strong After 50: Staying Healthy Later in Life At 50, you've gained hard-earned wisdom and have much to offer. To continue a good quality of life, taking a proactive role in maintaining your health is more important than ever. It's time to make sure you're doing everything possible to stay vibrant, active, and going strong!

Stay Heart Smart Your heart ages along with you. After 50 years old, your heart may grow larger, and your heart rate may slow down slightly. Blood vessels and arteries tend to harden a bit too. These changes can lead to high pressure since the heart is working harder than normal to pump blood through your body. Some people may also experience an increased heart rate or a skipping heartbeat. This condition is called atrial fibrillation and can increase your risk of stroke. To maintain heart health, incorporate the following actions into your daily routine: Aim for moderate exercise each day like walking, swimming, biking, or dancing.

Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean meats. Reduce sodium and saturated fats.

Kick smoking to the curb! Remember to avoid second-hand smoke, which is also dangerous to your health.

Develop healthy ways to cope with stress.

Practice good sleep hygiene, and get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.

Muscles, Bones, and Joints – Oh My! A big concern of aging is maintaining the ability to stay active and mobile. Muscles, bone, and joint issues can greatly reduce our quality of life as we age. Over time our muscles typically lose some strength, and we become less flexible. Our bones may actually shrink in size and become more fragile which can lead to osteoporosis. Joints may be plagued by arthritis or general stiffness. To stay active and mobile long after 50 years old, make sure you: Get enough calcium. Consult your doctor for the proper dosage. You can also get calcium from foods like almonds, broccoli, salmon, kale, and dairy products.

Get enough vitamin D. Consult your doctor for the proper dosage. Eating tuna, sardines, eggs, and drinking milk are additional ways to get vitamin D. Daily activity that includes strength training helps keep muscles and bones strong.

Avoid smoking and excessive drinking.

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw

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AGING IS A PART OF LIFE. BY FOLLOWING SOME BASIC HEALTHY HABITS, YOU CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING OLDER AND STILL MAINTAIN A GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE. Winning at Wellbeing People 50 and older tend to be better at avoiding stress, coping with stress, and dealing with negativity. While happiness is on an upswing later in life, memory loss is often at the forefront of what many older people worry about as they age. Even though new brain cells form well into your 50's and 60's, a certain level of memory loss may still occur as you age. People who exercise regularly, stay social, continue to learn new things, eat a healthy diet, and avoid smoking, are shown to have reduced levels of memory loss.

Keep the Basics on Track Your eyes, ears, teeth, and skin also need special care as you age. You may experience vision trouble such as light and glare sensitivity and/or decreased focus. Hearing highfrequency noises and distinguishing conversations in crowds can often be a challenge for older people as well.

You may also experience dry mouth or receding gum lines.

As skin thins from aging, you may bruise more easily, and skin may become drier. Regular check-ups with your doctor are the best way to keep your eyes, ears, teeth, and skin healthy!

Each bouquet or bunch of Peonies purchased between October 18 November 14 at participating retailers* will see $1 donated to the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), to assist the charity in nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the 580,000 Kiwis who will need its help this year.

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WALKS IN THE WAIKATO MARAKOPA FALLS SCENIC RESERVE

"Explore a vibrant green forest trail leading to one of New Zealand’s most photographed waterfalls."

From the car park wander through an established tawa and nīkau forest. The path is well graded, however stairs mean this walk is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. But because it is so short, little ones should be able to tackle this adventure on foot or grab a piggy-back ride.

Look out for the impressive wizened tree that looms over the path - perhaps take a moment to do a little ‘forest bathing’ on the nearby seats. There are some huge buttresses behind the tree to marvel at too.

This is a popular waterfall. It’s on the tourist circuit due to being so accessible and photogenic. You may have to jostle for space on the viewing platform.

TIME: Allow 20 minutes return.

ACCESSIBILITY: Well graded dirt and gravel paths with stairs.

DOGS: No dogs.

HOW TO GET THERE: From Waitomo travel west for approximately 30min (31 km) on Te Anga Road.

FACILITIES: No toilets.

There are often vibrant rainbows created by the spray from where the Marokopa River cascades 35 metres over greywacke rock.

On windy days bring a rain jacket! You can get pretty soaked on the viewing platform.

It’s worth bringing a lens cloth for your camera too.

- Ceana Priest see other walks near you

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DAME CINDY KIRO THE

NEW

GOVERNOR-GENERAL

The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies

Dame Alcyion Cynthia (Cindy) Kiro was born in Whangārei, Northland, in 1958, the eldest of six children. She is of Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu and British descent. She has a level of fluency in te reo Māori.

Dame Cindy completed her primary and secondary schooling in Auckland. She went on to be the first person in her family to achieve tertiary qualifications: a PhD in Social Policy and an MBA (Exec) in Business Administration.

Much of Dame Cindy’s career has been in the tertiary education sector, where she became a distinguished researcher held leadership roles at Massey University, Victoria University Wellington and the University of Auckland. While at the University of Auckland she was Director of the Starpath Project, which investigated the impacts of socio-economic status on educational achievement in New Zealand.

Her public sector roles have included Children’s Commissioner (the first woman and first Māori to be appointed to the role) membership of the Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum for the Ministry of Education, and Chair of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group.

Dame Cindy has had extensive experience in the public health sector, including a role as General Manager Funding and Services Planning and Māori Health for the Auckland District Health Board.

Dame Cindy has also devoted time to voluntary and community organisations, reflecting her personal interests in supporting children, young people and disadvantaged members of society. This has included work on reducing child poverty, environmental causes to protect the natural world and addressing family violence.

Prior to taking up her role as Governor-General, Dame Cindy was Chief Executive of the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Dame Cindy is the first Māori woman to be appointed as Governor-General.

Dame Cindy was appointed as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) for services to child wellbeing and education on the New Year 2021 Honours List.

Dame Cindy is married to Dr Richard Davies, a GP at a low-cost general practice attached to the Auckland City Mission. She is the mother of two sons, step-mother to two sons, grandmother to two grandsons, and has a wide extended family.

“Dame Cindy will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from her distinguished career in academia and the state sector. Her appointment represents a significant milestone for Aotearoa New Zealand, as Dame Cindy will be the first Māori woman to occupy the office.”

Dame Cindy shows Her Majesty the Queen's Service Order she has received.

(Dame Patsy Reddy)

As is tradition, the Governor-General designate has an audience with Her Majesty before their Swearing-In. In lieu of international travel, Dame Cindy Kiro's first meeting on the 19th of November was made possible with the assistance of digital technology.

(You can read dame Cindy's swearing-in speech here)

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