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Issue 37 March

The Hamilton & Waikato Lifestyle Magazine for those in the Prime of their lives!

A Warm Welcome for City’s Newest Sports Park

Successful Breeding Season for the Tara-Iti

Waikato Drought & Adverse Event for Primary Sector

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How Often Should You Clean Your Carpets?

Cleaning your carpet is a worthwhile task which prolongs its life and quality, protecting your investment. However, we understand that cleaning carpet can take a lot of time and effort and is difficult to prioritise over the many things on your to-do list. But does this mean it isn’t important or that it shouldn’t be of high priority?

Carpet is the single most used item in your home.

In most cases it experiences more wear and tear than anything else in your entire house. Without thorough cleaning, dirt, pet dander, food particles and dust mites THRIVE. What happens when all these particles thrive?

Bacteria grows and germs spread, potentially leaving you and your family with a very unhealthy home.

You can limit the growth of bacteria by vacuuming regularly but it is important to treat your carpet to a deep clean every 6 to 12 months.

Deep cleans involve sanitising, cleaning, deodorising and protecting your carpet. DIY machines often leave a sticky residue that becomes worse each time you step foot on your carpet, acting as a magnet to attract new dirt.

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Issue 37 March 2020

PRIME HAMILTON | PRIME TAURANGA

From the Editors

Welcome to the March edition of Prime Hamilton!

As we move into autumn the ongoing drought in the Waikato is still the most tangible discomfort in our communities.

Our rivers flows show record low levels and recently the government has declared drought conditions in Waikato.

The spread of the corona virus is increasing across the globe and we are likely to see many more infections in New Zealand, as well as in Hamilton. It is estimated that flu kills about 500 people a year in New Zealand, so it is very important that we are prepared to deal with a disease that could be ten times more deadly than the seasonal flu.

In this edition, as well as stories relating to the drought and the coronavirus, we also focus on what’s happening in Hamilton, as well as our regular features and an article on the formation of New Zealand.

We trust that you will enjoy this month’s magazine and would like to thank our advertisers for providing us with such a diverse selection of material!

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Prime Walks in the Waikato

By Ceana Priest

This Edition: OPAPAKA PĀ WALK

Climb through forest teeming with bird-life to a fortified pā and kūmara pit remnants. There are some pretty impressive views of the countryside too.

This walk climbs through native forest to a fence line where you wander past wind-beaten trees to a former pā site, and amazing views of the lush Waitomo countryside. It’s obvious why this pā was occupied by Ngāti Hia during times of trouble in the late 1700s. The steep slopes were a natural defence against raiding war parties. You can still see the ditches and where the wooden palisades would have surrounded the key living areas.

The storage pits are still visible on the slopes and would have had timber and earth roofs to protect the kūmara and tubers during winter.

It’s a steady climb to the top with a healthy dose of stairs but as it’s a short walk, it’s very doable with kids. There are plenty of plant identification labels along the way which could motivate less enthusiastic explorers to try and be the first one to get to them.

That worked for us!

CONTACT: hello@outdoorkid.co.nz, www.outdoorkid.co.nz

MAORI HISTORY: This was the

site of a battle between Ngāti Hia and a war party led by Tāne Tinorau.

After the battle Tāne Tinorau lay down his dog skin cloak as a sign of peace and the area became known as Te Horahanga o te kahu o Taane Tinorau, the place where Tāne -Tinorau spread out his garment.

TIME: Allow 60min return.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Stile, steps and a steady climb up a well graded path.

FACILITIES/DOGS: No toilets /

no dogs here.

HOW TO GET THERE: About 2km

before Waitomo Village on your right.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ceana is a Hamilton mum raising an explorer called Finn who adores bugs and splashing in forest streams. After struggling to find accessible adventures, she has published family-friendly guidebooks for Auckland, Central North Island and Hamilton & Waikato.

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1976 Lotus Esprit Series I By the 1970s the voluptuous shapes of sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s gave way to distinctive and futuristic wedge designs. Pointy cars like the Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Countach changed the automotive landscape.

But neither one of them were ever driven by James Bond.

In The Spy Who Loved Me, the secret agent drove the white Series I Lotus Esprit hard. Yet the moment that sticks in everyone's mind is when the car transforms into a submarine after Bond jumps the car into the water. The Lotus sprouts stabilizer fins and props, and later, it drives up onto the beach as it morphs back into a car – with beachgoers staring slack-jawed.

The legendary design house Giugiaro was tasked to create something very forward looking – they didn’t disappoint. Becoming one of the first "folded paper" designs, its wedge shape has become timeless.

The Esprit became a the flagship for Lotus – a British icon, a masterclass in lightweight engineering and a worthy successor to the Lotus Elite.

Originally, Giorgetto Giugiaro wanted it to be called Kiwi, but Lotus cars of the time all began with the letter E. Esprit was chosen and in 1975 the finished car was shown at the Paris Motor Show.

The fiberglass bodied car wowed spectators and drivers alike.

Underneath the eye-catching silhouette was a steel backbone chassis that was strong but also light. Lotus has always been known for engineering great handling cars, and the Esprit was no different offering composure and agility. Lotus' claim of acceleration from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) may have been optimistic, as actual road tests revealed a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 8 seconds and a top speed of about 214 km/h (133 mph).

Lotus only built 894 S1s, but the Esprit became one of the longest-lived designs of all time. In 2013, SpaceX/Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk plonked down just over a million dollars to buy ‘Wet Nellie’, the white Lotus Esprit from the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. It must amuse Musk that this car doesn’t actually have wheels and can only be driven underwater.

Resuscitated Roads are Vitally Needed SMART WATER ALERT LEVELS Motorists around the country will be welcoming the announcement from the Government of multiple major roading projects being resuscitated.

“New Zealand is in desperate need of more modern highways in many places and it is great news that the Government is responding to that,” says AA Principal Infrastructure Adviser Barney Irvine.

Some of the key roading projects that the AA is particularly glad to see progress are: • The Tauranga Northern Link, and SH2 between Te Puna and Omokoroa • SH1 between Otaki and Levin • SH1 between Whangarei and Marsden Point “Those three highways have been some of the highest risk roads in the country for decades. The two stretches of SH1 and SH2 from west of Tauranga to Katikati had 35 fatal crashes and 62 serious crashes between them over five years.

“Other recent expressway projects like in Waikato and Kapiti have shown that once a new, modern highway is built the fatal crashes all but disappear and serious crashes drop significantly as well.”

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The only sour note for the AA in the programme is that the extension of the Waikato Expressway from Cambridge to Piarere is not included.

“This is a missed opportunity to make the most of the investment that’s already gone into the Waikato Expressway, and to support road safety and economic growth in Waikato, and the Upper North Island as a whole.”

Meanwhile, Barney says the announcement brings muchneeded balance to transport investment, after funding for building and maintaining roads has been under pressure over the last couple of years due to more transport spending going into other areas.

“Driving is still the main way that people and goods move around in New Zealand and it’s crucial that we keep investing in upgrading the many roads around the country that aren’t up to the standard they should be.”

Smart Water is a partnership between Hamilton City, Waikato District & Waipa District Councils and aims to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of water from source to tap and support schools, organisations and the community to use water sustainably.

HAMILTON & WAIKATO you're on No sprinklers Hand-held hosing anytime Applies to residents of Tauwhare, Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Te Kowhai, Newstead/Eureka, Stonebridge area & Hutchinson Road only (as water is supplied

by Hamilton City Council). For the rest of Waikato District, no water restrictions.

WAIPĀ you're on No use of outside water systems Applies to residents of Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Kaipaki, Ōhaupō & surrounding areas only. Cambridge & Kihikihi are on Alert Level 1. Sprinklers allowed 6-8am and 6-8pm. Hand-held hosing any time.

Think outsourcing your laundry, house cleaning or even dinner making.

You’ve worked hard all your life, so you’ve earned the right to kick back a little.

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Prime Crossword Across 1 Puts on 5 Welt 9 A black tea 10 Relative magnitudes 12 A kind of macaw 13 Mistake 14 Cheer 15 Not just walking 17 Scheme 19 Not difficult 20 Makes changes to 22 Roman deity 25 A creative person 29 Economic independence 31 Consumer Price Index 32 Clan 33 Homeric epic 35 French for "Room" 36 A stupid foolish person 37 Scallion 38 Performance bookings

Answers page 34

Down 1 Disorderly revelry 2 Approves 3 Neither ___ 4 Charred 5 Small songbird 6 Sincere 7 Courtyards 8 Kings of the jungle 9 Remits 11 Unrestrained revelry 16 Inuit boat 18 Reasonable 21 Attempting 22 Lipids 23 Hearing-related 24 Practical 26 Cake frosting 27 Straddles 28 Neat 30 Stink 34 52 in Roman numerals

Prime Brain Teasers Answers on page 34

1. What do the letter T and an island have in common?

2. A man is sitting in his cabin in Christchurch. Three hours later he gets out of his cabin in Auckland. How is this possible?

3. I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold.

Who am I? 4. A bus driver was heading down a street in Hamilton. He went right past a stop sign without stopping, turned left where there was a “no left turn” sign, and went the wrong way on a one-way street. Then he went on the left side of the road past a cop car. Yet, he didn’t break any traffic laws. Why not?

Successful Breeding Season for the Tara-Iti

5. During World War II, the mathematician Abraham Wald was asked to help with determining which parts of the allied forces’ planes must be armoured better. After examining the surviving American planes, he noticed that there were many holes in the fuselage, and very few in the engines. After careful thinking, he suggested that the armour on the engines must be improved. Why?

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One of New Zealand’s rarest bird, the tara-iti/New Zealand fairy tern has had a successful summer breeding season, with seven chicks expected to fledge.

With fewer than 40 adult birds, the tara iti/fairy tern is critically endangered and despite intensive management has teetered on the brink of extinction since the 1970s.

“Seven chicks is a great season – last year (2018-2019 season) we only had two chicks fledge, so this is a big improvement, but more of what we would hope to call an average season,” says DOC Biodiversity Ranger Ayla Wiles.

“We have also had higher incidences of compliance issues causing disturbance to the birds. Common problems have been dogs in DOC administered reserves and wildlife refuges and Auckland Council land where they are not allowed by law, horses in areas they shouldn’t be, vehicles, drones, low flying paragliders, jet skis, fizz boats, and aircraft causing disturbance as well as small fires threatening the nest sites. These causes of disturbance are common to most of our shorebirds, not just the tara iti,” says Ayla.

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Tara iti/fairy tern’s nest on shell and sandbanks above high tide, which leaves them vulnerable to predators, disturbance by people, 4WD vehicles and dogs.

A dedicated team of six fairy tern DOC rangers and numerous community volunteers have been busy since September trapping for predators near nesting sites, fencing off nesting sites and preventing nesting birds from being disturbed by humans. These rangers and volunteers will finish the intensive stage of work shortly.

Once widespread around the North Island and on the eastern South Island, the New Zealand fairy tern now breeds at only four main nesting sites, found at Papakanui Spit, Pakiri Beach and Waipu and Mangawhai sandspits, as well as a fifth site at Te Arai this year.

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Driver Refresher Course Road safety affects everyone. We all use different types of transport to go about our day to day activities. Most people think it’s all about cars, buses, trucks, motorbikes and roads but it’s much more than that.

Road safety is about helping people feel safe while getting from one place to another. This may involve walking, cycling, e-bikes, scooter or skates.

A Road Safety Co-ordinator has many responsibilities, from setting up child car restraint checks, supporting schools with walking school buses or their road safety plans, cycle safety, driver licencing programs, driver refresher courses and setting up campaigns covering seat belt use, distraction, speed, alcohol and drugs, roads and roadsides.

Here in Ōtorohanga we’ll be running a driver refresher course on 13 May.

The course is for people who have been driving for most of their lives and might need a bit of an update on changes to road rules, defensive driving tips, intersections and roundabout rules, medication and driving, and rural and urban driving. The course does not involve any on road instruction, tests or assessments.

Anyone with concerns around road safety are welcome to contact their local road safety co-ordinator at their local district council.

CONTACT: Rachel Stubbs, Otorohanga Road Safety Co-ordinator. Phone 027 3792 356 or email roadsafetyrachel@gmail.com

FREE Driver Refresher Course in Otorohanga

60+ this classroom workshop is for you!

Road Rules Intersection rules and roundabouts Looking out for hazards Prescription drugs and driving Rural and urban driving Light refreshments provided No vehicles required and no tests or assessments

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HAMILTON COMEDY CLUB – The Hamilton Comedy Club was formed in 1899 and had several local notable members including Tom Jolly, A.S. Brewis and R.E. Manning. Date c. 1900

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DENNIS FIRE ENGINES AT HAMILTON FIRE STATION – Hamilton Fire Station – 1924 and 1916 Dennis fire engines. 1924 model on the left is the smaller of the two and is fitted with a 350 gpm (gallons per minute, or 1591 litres per minute) pump. Date c. 1924

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Barbara Kuriger MP for Taranaki-King Country Inglewood Office 80 Rata St, PO Box 124, Inglewood 4330 06 756 6032 Kuriger.Inglewood@parliament.govt.nz Te Awamutu Office 53 Mutu St, PO Box 302, Te Awamutu 3800 07 870 1005 Kuriger.Teawamutu@parliament.govt.nz

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Authorised by Barbara Kuriger MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

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Barbara Kuriger MP As the local Member of Parliament for Taranaki-King Country one of the larger rural electorate seats in New Zealand, I get to travel around talking to many people, visiting communities, attending meeting and events.

My passion as a Rural Provincial MP is to ensure that the messages and issues I hear from you are taken back to Parliament where I can advocate on your behalf.

The issues that face rural New Zealand are concerning and it is my job to ensure these are heard, acknowledged and addressed.

I have been the MP for TaranakiKing Country since 2014, and am deeply honoured and privileged to represent the people of this electorate.

I have a leadership role within the National Party Caucus and one I am proud of. As the Senior Whip it is my responsibility to ensure all National Party MP’s are where they should be. I cast votes on behalf of the National Party during a party vote, approve leave absences from parliament when MP’s have events during House Sitting days, and to ensure the day to day running of the National Party Caucus runs smoothly. It is also a pastoral role ensuring that especially with the newer MP’s that they are OK. It is a huge adjustment when starting out as a new MP with significant days away from home and long working hours.

On a personal note, I am married to Louis. We celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary last year. We have 3 children and are Grannie and Poppa to our 6 grandchildren, who certainly give us plenty of enjoyment whilst keeping us on our toes.

Something that may surprise some of you is during my down time I am passionate about V8 Supercar racing and enjoying nothing more than when I have the opportunity of watching Louis as he races his Star Car. I am also an avid Chiefs supporter.

If you would like me to come to an event or attend a community meeting, please do not hesitate to contact one of my electorate offices in either Te Awamutu 07 870 1005 kuriger.teawamutu@parliament.govt. nz or Inglewood 06 756 6032 kuriger. inglewood@parliament.govt.nz.

Prime Recipe A modern twist to a traditional cooking method.

Oven Style Hangi

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

• 4 large cabbage leaves • 2 kumara, cut into 4 pieces • 2 potato, cut into 4 pieces • ¼ pumpkin, cut into 4 pieces • 4 chicken thigh pieces (4 drumsticks bone removed) • 4 lamb chops • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs • 2 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tbsp oil

Heat oven to 180°C. In a large bowl mix the vegetables, meats, herbs, spices and oil so all are evenly coated.

In a large pot of boiling water blanch the cabbage leaves until they begin to soften.

Divide ingredients between the cabbage leaves and roll up so all ingredients are secured inside. Place in a roasting dish that just fits all of the cabbage leaf parcels.

Pour half a cup of water into the roasting dish. Cover with tin foil and bake for approximately 2 hours.

Throughout the year, I host events with National Party Spokespeople.

If you would like information about these, please do not hesitate to contact one of my offices.

Authorised by Barbara Kuriger MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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MEDIEVAL FAIR Fundraising for the new Medieval Garden at Hamilton Gardens

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THE RETIREMENT VILLAGE WITH A DIFFERENCE www.kprototuna.co.nz Corner of Borman Road & Hare Puke Drive, Rototuna, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND For more information please contact us on Freephone: 07 853 2448 or Email: sales@kprototuna.co.nz

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Own your retirement At Karaka Pines Rototuna you receive the sale price of your unit, including the capital gain, less a 12.5 percent facilities fee and a one-off refurbishment fee. This is in contrast with most villages where you only receive 70 – 80% of your original buy price.

Our excellent standard of service and well-designed village ensure you will be significantly better off than under the traditional retirement village model. We think this is only fair.

At Karaka Pines Rototuna you will gain the financial benefit from selling your unit. That is, you receive the selling price, including the capital gain.

Our fees are: • A weekly fee to cover the costs of living in the village • A one-off refurbishment fee covering the cost of bringing the unit to near-new condition • A one-off facilities fee of 12.5 percent of your selling price.

You can discount the facilities fee to 10 percent of your buy price if you choose to pay this upfront, or another alternative is that you can fix the weekly fee at $100/week with the facilities fee at 25% of the sale price.

At Karaka Pines Rototuna you will be better off in every way.

Karaka Pines Rototuna intends to apply for registration of the village under the Retirement Villages Act 2003

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Artist impression central community area and bowling green

Quality buildings, thoughtful landscaping, excellent facilities and a top-rate locality. Karaka Pines Rototuna – a place to call home.

Artist impression - Stanaway Apartments

A beautiful place to call Home Karaka Pines Rototuna is a retirement village where you will be financially better off, because you keep the capital gain upon sale. The village will feature a selection of architecturally designed homes enhanced by beautiful landscaping. At the hub will be a clubhouse where the village community comes together for socialising and recreation.

Karaka Pines Rototuna is going to be a beautiful place to call home.

Our range of modern, well appointed, spacious homes are designed for retirement living. Choose from a range of two or three bedroom homes - stand alone, duplex or apartment. All this within an aesthetically pleasing village environment where site management will take care of maintenance and other concerns and a strong sense of community will thrive.

The community centre overlooks the village bowling green and gardens.

Bowls, petanque, billiards and a gymnasium will be on offer and a communal area will cater for games, cards, crafts, Melbourne Cup nights and more.

Parks, a golf course, cafes, a supermarket and health care are in close vicinity with Radius Glaisdale Aged Care facility just across the road.

Artist impression - Stanaway ground floor

This is what Home looks like Just as we recognise that no two residents will be the same, we know housing wants and needs will differ. And so… we’ve ensured Karaka Pines Rototuna offers a mix of housing options.

Our accommodation comprises a mix of stand-alone houses, duplex units and apartments. Some feature single garages, some double. Some are two-bedroom, some three, and there are studies too. With the apartments you have a choice of ground or first floor. On the ground floor you can walk out to your patio and garden. On the first floor, accessed by elevator, you can enjoy the views from a generous deck. Select what sort of home and living style best suits you.

All dwellings are architecturally designed and incorporate a blend of traditional NZ style with modern flavour. They’re waiting for you to add your individual stamp.

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RECOVERY STARTS HERE As we move into 2020, it strikes me that some people will have made resolutions for the new decade to cut down their drinking. Some people will have been successful, and I am really pleased for them. However I am sure that there are some people that had the best intentions in the world, and they have struggled.

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Do you or a family member relate to any of the following: 1. You drink every night, and the one or two glasses that you used to enjoy have now become one or two bottles, despite trying really hard to drink less 2. You don’t drink every night, but when you do drink, you almost always end up drinking far too much and not remembering parts of the night and/or doing and saying things that make you feel ashamed and regretful. You start to tell little “white lies” to hide the effects of your drinking.

3. When you are not drinking, you think about when you are going to drink next and/or you feel increasingly restless, irritable and discontent with your life (even when things are going well) Admitting that we may have a problem with alcohol is a difficult thing to do – what you may not know is that alcoholism is a disease and it is nothing to be ashamed of. The reality is that people don’t want to think that they (or a family member) may be suffering from alcoholism as in their minds alcoholics are weak minded individuals, who just need to “get their act together and sort out their drinking”.

The irony is that you would not ignore the symptoms of heart disease, cancer or diabetes and think “I know that this is a problem but I think I can sort this out on my own – I won’t tell anyone or ask for help.” Ignoring the symptoms of alcoholism or thinking you can solve it on your own is just as silly as thinking you can solve any other disease by just “trying harder”.

What can make it worse is loved ones saying to someone who is struggling with alcohol “if you loved me, you would not drink like you are drinking”. They would not think of saying to someone “if you loved me, you would not have got cancer”.

Just because you have a problem with alcohol at the moment does not necessarily mean that you are an alcoholic – you may just be a heavy drinker, and you may be able to solve it on your own by just cutting down your intake.

However, if you have the disease of alcoholism, cutting down or trying to control your drinking is not going to work for you -things will just get worse.

I hear you say – how can I tell if I am a heavy drinker or an alcoholic? – Try this…… For the next month, just have one glass of your favourite “tipple” every night. Don’t change your nightly routines or anything else – just have one glass of alcohol each night and then skip to something non-alcoholic for the rest of the night. Don’t skip a night, and be sure to just have one glass. If you cannot do it, or if you can do it but cannot enjoy it, you may be suffering from the disease of alcoholism. And it is OK if you are – there are many other individuals just like you who are now leading healthy, successful and contented lives. Admitting that you may have the disease of alcoholism and asking for help is the first step to help you become well. I urge you to take that step if you think you need to.

The Author, Janet Thompson is the Chairperson of The Retreat NZ which is a registered charity that runs a 12 step based private alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre based in Otahuhu, Auckland.

Humbly Yours

By Chris Packer

Situated on the beachfront with superb sea and island views, Papa Aroha Holiday Park specialises in family holidays, boating and fishing.

The holiday park is about 11km north of Coromandel township. Papa Aroha Holiday Park have several tent sites with both powered and non-powered facilities. These are situated in all parts of our camp. We also offer beachfront sites, which we call 'The Paddock' which are very popular!

We also have a creek running through the camp, which is tidal, providing safe play for the littlies.

Prices start at $45 per couple per night. All our cabins share the communal showers and laundry facilities. We have a water taxi that is available, weather permitting, to drop our keen anglers out to fish off the islands at their own leisure.

Our camp is family orientated with friendly, helpful staff. Our camp shop provides all the necessities – from tackle to everyday shopping.

There are three types of cabins available: our Holiday Cabins which can sleep up to six people, also standard cabins and kitchen cabins all at an affordable stay with us.

We endeavour to make everyone's stay at Papa Aroha a memorable time, and look forward to meeting new guests, as well as seeing our regular families yearly.

Located right on the beachfront with superb sea and island views, Papa Aroha Holiday Park specialises in family holidays, boating and fishing.

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When is a tea trolley not a tea trolley? When it becomes a trendy drinks trolley.

For sophisticated entertaining. This is the renewed Hollywood style of serving drinks rather than the mainly male domain of the retro bar in the basement. There is the added convenience of a mobile trolley that can be transported easily to wherever you are entertaining indoors or outside and finally through to the kitchen for the cleanup process. The top tier is often a lift-off tray for extra serving freedom.

The 1930-1950’s chrome and glass trolleys with their sleek art deco or mid-century modernist lines blend so well in the simplicity of modern interiors. A mixture of old and new pieces of furniture can make a stunning and unique effect when done well.

Cocktail shakers often come with recipes and quantities printed on the container.

Practice putting on a show of making a drink like in the old movies and really entertain your guests.

A drinks trolley is your work bench for making cocktails and fancy drinks of your own creation using tools and all sorts of vintage paraphernalia like ice buckets and tongs, soda syphons, water jugs for whisky on the rocks (often manufactured with brand names like Johnnie Walker), crystal and glass decanters, bar sets and dishes of sliced lemon and limes, metal cocktail picks and of course paper umbrellas to hang over the rim of the glasses.

An array of polished glassware completes the effect of the trolley display like beer glasses, champagne flutes and bowls, brandy balloons, whisky tumblers, wine glasses and a set of small glasses for nips and tipples, pre dinner or after dinner.

Make having a drink a relaxing event on a summer evening.

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Johnny: “Seven” Teacher: “No, listen carefully...

If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Seven” Teacher: “Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and another two, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Six” Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?”

Johnny: “Seven!”

Teacher: “Johnny, where in the heck do you get seven from?!”

Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a cat!”

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Te Kohanga Reo Tua Rua O Tokoroa Kaupapa Whakahaere (Maori Language Early Childhood Service Provider) Te Kōhanga Reo is a Māori development initiative, aimed at maintaining and strengthening Māori language and philosophies within a cultural framework. Below is the history of Te Kohanga Reo Tua Rua O Tokoroa.

Our first hui took place on 17 February 1984 in a classroom at Matarawa Primary School, Tokoroa

We operated out of a ‘classroom’ at Matarawa Primary School for 10 years and acknowledge Derek Nimmo and Lochie Tinkler (past Headmasters).

Besides the 9 whānau; there were representatives from:

We purchased the Ettrick Place Kindergarten in early 1994:

• Mrs Rovina Taitoko – The Community Office of Māori Affairs

• Upgraded and opened in July 1994

• Mrs Mary Dykstra and Mrs Sarah Coster – The Māori Women’s Welfare League

• Kaumaatua Te Ao Peehi Kara “blessed our Whare “Uenuku,” and formally opened by Te Arikinui Te Atairangi Kaahu

• Mr Dyer – Headmaster of Matarawa Primary School

• We celebrated our 10 years as a Kohanga at the same time

There was another Kohanga Reo in Tokoroa at the time of our establishment (Te Kohanga Reo Tuatahi O Tokoroa).

We purchased the Plunket Room, that was situated next to the Ettrick Place kindergarten in 1997. Were officially blessed and named Matanuku by Koro Matangi Hepi (after the stream that flows through our area).

Our official opening was 5 March 1984 (hence we became and still retain Te Kohanga Reo Tua Rua O Tokoroa).

Te Kohanga Reo Tua Rua O Tokoroa Kaupapa Whakahaere

(Maori Language Early Childhood Service Provider)

We are licensed for 20 over 2’s and 10 under 2’s (total 30).

Whakatauki KIA MAU KI NGĀ TĀONGA TUKU IHO Ā O TĀTOU TĪPUNA KIA TŪ TANGATA AI NGĀ TAMARIKI MOKOPUNA I ROTO I TE AO HURIHURI KIA Ū HOKI KI TE WHANGAI I TE REO MĀORI ME NGĀ TIKANGA KIA KITEA AI I TE TINO RANGATIRATANGA O NGA TAMARIKI Holdfast to the treasures passed down from our ancestors To enable our ‘children’ to stand tall in this ever changing world

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Be consistent in the delivery of our Māori language in all its entirety and unquestionable etiquette So that our “Children” are strengthened in their ‘Self Determination’

March

Autumn is natures planting time as the ground is still warm and the first of the rain helps new plants, trees and lawns get established.

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All of your favourite spring flowering bulbs are now in store.

Anemones and Ranunculus are great value and easy to grow. With very little effort they can reward you with up to 6 months flowering by stagger planting.

Daffodils can be planted any time from late February to the end of May. Early planting gets them off to a great start, as they will begin to develop their roots and settle in ready for spring growth. Daffodils need full sun and well drained soil.

Prepare winter flower beds for planting with Garden X Compost, Palmers Sheep Pellets and Palmers General Garden Fertiliser.

Edible Garden

Feed ornamental trees, garden shrubs and plants with Palmers Blood & Bone Fertiliser.

Prepare the soil for your winter edible patch with Garden X Compost, Palmers Sheep Pellets and Palmers General Garden Fertiliser.

Citrus are heavy feeders. Feed with Palmers Citrus Fertiliser for healthy green leaves and better growth, flower and fruits.

In warmer areas some bulbs need a ‘chilling period’ of at least six weeks, which provides close to a natural dormant climate and improves growth. Place your bulbs in a paper bag and chill in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before planting.

Plant your favourite winter flower seedlings like pansy, viola, primula, polyanthus, calendula, cineraria, lobelia, poppies, alyssum, stock and snapdragon.

Herbs to plant in autumn: parsley, chives, rosemary and mint.

Pull out any summer herbs and vegetables that have finished producing and add to your compost bin.

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Hyacinths are the essence of spring. The heavily scented trusses are a most welcome sight after a long winter. Best planted in March/April in a cool spot.

Slugs and snails are the main pest of bulbs especially when the leaves are just emerging from the ground. Use Quash Slug and Snail Pellets to control this problem.

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Plant seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beetroot, winter lettuce, brussel sprouts, spinach, carrots, leeks, silverbeet and winter herbs.

Giving your vege patch a rest over winter? Add nutrients back in to the soil by sowing a crop of blue lupin or mustard seed which adds nitrogen and improves soil structure.

Grow a smoothie garden in pots on your deck – plant kale, spinach, pak choi and beetroot for green energy!

Protect new plantings against slugs and snails with Quash Snail & Slug Pellets and give them a good start by watering them in and liquid feeding with Tui Organic Seaweed Plant Tonic.

Around the Yard Cooler temperatures are the ideal time to plant a hedge. If you want flower and fragrance, plant Fairy Magnolia Michelia’s or for something hardier try the Aussie Westringia varieties.

Apply a layer of Tui Lawn Force Fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and to help sustain everyday wear and tear.

Autumn is the ideal time to sow or repair your lawn so it can establish over the winter months.

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1. Which epidemic caused 80 death in New Zealand in 1952?

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2. Which town in New Zealand celebrates Gumboot Day every year?

3. Which current politician is a former captain of the Auckland Maori rugby team?

Hamilton Square Dance Club Formed in 1975, the Hamilton Square Dance Club has been offering a mix of Fun & Friendship Set to Music to people ranging from the young to the young at heart.

What is Square Dancing?

4. Which city in New Zealand has a suburb called Northland?

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5. What is the Maori name for the Museum of New Zealand?

8. What is the birthstone for March?

6. Into which sea does the Nile flow?

9. One and a half litres of champagne is known as a what?

7. Afrikaans was developed from which European language?

10. What was the name of Ritchie Valens’ girlfriend?

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Think of it as “Team Dancing”. You dance in a team of eight people – four men & four women – set up in the formation of a square (approximately 4 metres x 4 metres). From this formation we also dance in lines and circles but it is all “Square Dancing”.

While learning to Square Dance you become familiar with the square dance terms. From that time on, you simply follow the calls or directions` of the person at the front of the hall (a bit like “Simon Says”). This person is the “Caller”.

There is no “fancy footwork” and has been described as “Rhythmic Walking” by some of our members.

As a rule we dance a bracket of dances called a “tip” lasting around 15 minutes and then rest a bit before dancing again. The music comes from a wide range of genres from the classics through to modern day including 60’s, 70’s and Country plus many more.

Although traditionally the dress included petticoats and bolo ties (and lot of members still love to wear this), these days we are a lot more relaxed and smart casual is the order of the day!

Why should I Square Dance?

Today’s

SQUARE DANCING Modern Music Casual Dress Fun & Challenging The New Social Network

The reasons are many and varied!

Recreation: When you enter the square dance hall you leave your cares and worries of everyday life behind you.

Intellect & Challenge: Your brain, as well as your feet, will be kept active.

Square Dancing stimulates your thinking and the challenge results from not knowing what the caller will call next!

Health & Fitness: Square Dancing will keep you fit, both mind and body. During an evening of dancing you could walk 5 kilometres, and the best part about it is that you probably won’t realise you have done it!

Other Reasons: Friendship, Team Effort, and general social interaction.

Modern Square Dancing is a world wide recreation which was standardised in the 1970’s so that you can “Learn Here – Dance World Wide”, and the dancing is “called” in English no matter where you are in the world – Japan, Sweden, Germany...USA.

How do I learn?

During March and early April the Hamilton Square Dance Club is offering three FREE introductory nights (Thursday’s March 12th, 19th and 26th) where you can come and ”Give It A Go”. These nights will be followed by a 10 week course starting Thursday April 2nd). All nights are in the Frankton Primary School Hall on Rifle Range Rd, starting at 7.30pm and going through to 9.30pm. If you would like to see what Square Dancing is all about come and see us at the Hamilton Gardens on the Round Lawn between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday March 8th. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more info phone 0800 8 2 Square or find us on Facebook Hamilton Square Dance Club.

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Expedition Reveals the Violent Birth of Earth’s Hidden Continent Zealandia, Forged in a Ring of Fire

By Rupert Sutherland (Professor of tectonics and geophysics, Victoria University of Wellington) and Gerald Dickens (Professor, Rice University)

Three years ago, the identification of Zealandia as a continent made global headlines. Now, newly published results from our scientific drilling expedition reveal the largely submerged Zealandia continent, which stretches across five million square kilometres beneath the southwest Pacific Ocean, was shaped by two tectonic events.

First it was ripped away from Australia and Antarctica, and then it was carved by forces that started the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Zealandia has an unusual geography for a continent. More than half the surface area of Earth’s other six continents are composed of low-lying land and shallow seas, and they have relatively narrow mountain ranges and steep continental slopes in the deep ocean.

In contrast, Zealandia is mostly hidden beneath more than one kilometre of water and could be classified as more than 90% continental slope. This makes it a challenge to explore.

The first scientific drilling expedition to sample in the area where we now know Zealandia is took place in 1972 between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. The results suggested tectonic forces stretched and thinned Zealandia’s crust until it was ripped from the ancient supercontinent Gondwana about 85 million years ago, during the time of dinosaurs. This created a deep ocean: the Tasman Sea.

The evidence remains compelling that this is at least part of the answer to how the geography of Zealandia formed. But detailed surveys during the 1990s and 2000s, carried out to establish sovereignty over the Zealandia continental mass

by New Zealand, Australia and France, suggested other contributing factors.

At about that time, two other sites became submerged into deeper water, and then the whole region subsided an additional kilometre to its present depth. These dramatic changes in northern Zealandia, an area about the size of India, coincided with buckling of rock layers (known as strata) and the formation of underwater volcanoes throughout the western Pacific.

In 2017, we led a nine-week expedition into the southwest Pacific as part of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), with 32 scientists on board the research vessel JOIDES Resolution. Our aim was to unravel why Zealandia is so different from the other continents.

The expedition drilled for samples at six sites, marked on this map with stars. IODP, Author provided

Our newly published results have been drawn from that expedition, where we collected new samples and sought to test our hypothesis that formation of the Pacific Ring of Fire played a key role in shaping Zealandia.

We collected sediment cores from up to 864 metres beneath the seabed at six sites far away from land or shallow water. At the deepest site, the water was five kilometres deep and our drill weighed 300 tonnes. We used fossils from three of the sites to show northern Zealandia became much shallower and likely even had land areas between 50 and 35 million years ago.

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a zone of volcanoes and earthquakes running along the west coasts of north and south America, past Alaska and Japan, and then through the western Pacific to New Zealand. The violent geological activity in this zone reflects deeper unrest at the boundaries of tectonic plates, caused by “subduction processes” – where one tectonic plate converges on another and sinks back deep into the earth.

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We know the Pacific Ring of Fire formed about 50 million years ago, but the process remains a mystery. We propose a “subduction rupture event” – a process similar to a massive slow-moving earthquake – spread around the whole of the western Pacific at that time. We suggest this process resurrected ancient subduction faults, which had lain dormant for many millions of years but were primed to start moving again.

This concept of “subduction resurrection” is a new idea and may help explain a range of different geological observations. The subduction rupture event included unique geological phenomena that that have no presentday comparison, and there may have been fewer than 100 such massive events since Earth formed. Our new evidence from Zealandia shows these events can dramatically alter the geography of continents.

What were the consequences of these geographic changes for plants, animals and regional climate? Can we make a computer model of the geological processes that happened at depth? We are still figuring some of this out, but we do know the event changed the direction and speed of movement of most tectonic plates on Earth.

It was an event of truly global significance – and we now have really good observations and ideas to help us get to the bottom of what happened and why.

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Sanny Saito (Japan), Rupert Sutherland (New Zealand), Thomas Westerhold (Germany) and Edo Dallanave (Italy) on the drill floor of the JOIDES Resolution. Michelle Drake, Author provided

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COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) With it’s first case of the COVID-19 identified at the end of February, New Zealand is now in the “containment phase” of dealing with this worldwide epidemic.

The outbreaks in Italy and Iran, along with a large one in South Korea in late February, have convinced many epidemiologists that attempts to keep the virus contained within China have run their course; it will now spread from second countries to third countries and on around the world.

‘Our Technical Advisory Group will assess the evolving global situation and what actions the Ministry needs to take to respond to the changing situation and to support New Zealand’s overall response to COVID-19,’ says the Ministry’s Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay.

Globally, at the beginning of march, more than 90 000 people in over 75 countries have been infected.

Over 3000 have died, the majority in China’s Hubei province. Studies suggest that the number of people who have left China carrying the disease is significantly higher than would be inferred from the cases so far reported to have cropped up elsewhere, strongly suggesting that the virus’s spread has been underestimated. The Economist reports that some public-health officials still talk in terms of the window for containment coming closer and closer to closing. In reality, it seems to have slammed shut.

Dr McElnay says she also wants to emphasise the need for people to ring ahead if they are concerned they may have COVID-19.

‘It’s really important that we continue to take a precautionary approach to suspected cases.

‘If you have recently returned from a country or region internationally with recent increase in cases and have a fever, difficulty breathing or a cough it’s important you ring Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 number first or ring your general practice before making a visit and potentially putting others at risk,’ says Dr McElnay.

The chances of community outbreak remained low, the ministry said, and public risk from the new infection was being well managed because of the public messaging, awareness of Covid-19 and public health response to managing cases and contacts.

Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 number, 0800 358 5453, is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Vege Of The Month

ZUCCHINI

These summer squash are very popular in our summer gardens for their abundance and the relative ease in which they grow. Harvested while their skin is soft during the warmer months, they make a great addition to our kiwi summer table in sweet and savoury recipes.

Huge thanks to our European forefathers from where this now wide spread (in every sense) vegetable was first developed. Being relatively easy to grow from seed or seedling, in composted and nutrient dense soil, even the beginner gardener can see a good harvest for their efforts.

POLLINATION When it comes to pollination there can be Zucchini produce male and female flowers, with the female flowers producing fruit.

Once the male flowers open and release their pollen, they fall off. Female flowers (which grow into zucchini) need to be pollinated by male flowers. If bees aren't in abundance you can do this by hand by rubbing the pollen from the male flower onto the female flower.

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For the first time ever in my garden I’ve planted a second round of tomato seedlings. (Partly because some of my first ones have just not survived in the dry heat.) I think there’s an opportunity for an autumn harvest. You could also put in more cucumber and zucchini seedlings. Now is also a good time to sow a later set of leek seedlings and spring onions for a late winter harvest.

Compared to last month my harvest is telling a completely different story. The very dry conditions are taking a huge toll on my tomatoes with some just curling up on me. How are yours faring? The dwarf beans I sowed from seed are now beginning to flower which is promising, and I’m still picking zucchini, cucumber and the last of my summer kohlrabi and spring onions.

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Summer Fruit and Zucchini Ice Cream Sorbet Anyone with zucchini in the garden will relate to the struggle to use them as fast as they grow. Even with cooking them every night, passing them on to the neighbours, we still have more than we can deal with. Here’s an ice cream sorbet recipe featuring zucchini. Perfect in this hot dry weather, and a good one to keep up your sleeve for those times of over-abundance. In season zucchini adds a silky, almost sorbet like texture. Best when using smaller zucchini and peeled first, for a milder flavour.

Ingredients 1 cup frozen berries (any mix you have to hand will do) 1 cup frozen peach or plum slices ½ cup frozen zucchini slices

2-3 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup cup cream or coconut cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method 1. Place the berries, peach, plum and zucchini slices in a food processor and leave for 10 or so minutes to soften slightly.

2. Add the honey, cream and vanilla and blend until smooth. QUICK TIP: If the fruit initially jumps around the machine, leave a little longer to soften more before blending.

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3. Scoop soft serve ice cream straight into bowls to enjoy.

4. If you want to store ice cream for later, pour into a sealable container and freeze. Allow to soften a little before serving. For larger settings the recipe also doubles well.

Currently Under Development at Hamilton Gardens Following the successful openings of two new gardens this summer, Hamilton Gardens is continuing to grow. Visitors

have been enthralled by the quirky Surrealist Garden and swept up in the wild romance of the Picturesque Garden, the newest additions to the Fantasy Collection at Hamilton Gardens. And more is yet to come. You may’ve spotted the construction underway on the new gardens at the western end of the Enclosed Gardens, near to the Mansfield Garden. Some still have several years of work ahead, but it is expected that the next garden to open, in 2021, will be the Ancient Egyptian Garden.

Pasifika Garden A tall glasshouse will enclose the Pasifika Garden, a microclimate showcasing productive plants from the South Pacific. It will also feature a Samoan fale afalau (shelter).

Medieval Garden Evoking Europe’s 13th century, this cloistered courtyard will showcase plants used in medieval times for medicinal purposes. There’ll also be a glimpse into a minimalist monastic garden.

Ancient Egyptian Garden While a lot is known about these famous gardens of the ancient world, the experts consulted think this will be the first time anyone has tried to recreate one. It will be set within a high walled courtyard with a central step pool and colourful pergolas to provide shade. The designers have been surprised at the wide range of plants the ancient Egyptians used, most having some form of religious significance.

Baroque Garden During the 18th and 19th centuries European aristocracy developed large theatrical gardens on royal estates. They provided a setting for important people to dress up in expensive clothes and powdered wigs and to be seen.

This one will have a German and Austrian flavour, and it will be sure to impress.

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Helen Mirren Hamilton Vintage & Wants to be De- Classic Car Club Aged in a Film Dame Helen Mirren admits that she finds the concept of de-ageing in cinema “very interesting” and would allow CGI trickery to make her look younger, however, her ‘The Good Liar’ co-star Sir Ian McKellen is less keen on the special effect which was recently used in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’.

The 74-year-old actress finds the CGI technology, which has been prominently used in films such as Paddington 2, The Avengers: Endgame – and of course in the Star Wars movies. In Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’, CGI de-aging effects are used on Robert de Niro, Al Pacino and Jo Pesci and Mirren says that she finds it “very interesting” and she wouldn’t oppose a director’s wish to use it on her.

When asked whether she would want to be movie website HeyUGuys: “Of course. It’s very interesting that you can make people younger digitally.”

Mirren stars in new thriller ‘The Good Liar’ alongside Sir Ian McKellen, but the 80-yearold thespian has reservations about the special effect, admitting he was made to look more youthful in one of the ‘X Men’ films and the results were disappointing.

Ian recalled: “Patrick Stewart and I were made younger in one of the X Men movies and it looked ridiculous.”

The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star also pointed out that technology can’t totally convince an audience that a performer is younger than they really are.

He said: “Your face can look 30 but you still have a 70-yearold body. You still have to act young.”

A lovely clear crisp morning greeted patrons at the March Classic Car Meet and boot sale at Classics Museum/Juke Box Diner Railside Place.

The sun’s warmth soon took over from the early morning chill and by 9am the car park was bulging with a fine assortment of classics old and new – and a few vintage and hot rods in the mix as well.

The boot sale vendors had a brisk mornings trading.

Judging by the amount of people standing around talking and laughing among the cars and boot sale venders a few stories and possibly a few lies were told!

The Juke Box Diner Car of the Day Award went to Kitt Maxwell with his lovely 1929 Buick.

Classics Museum cash prizes were awarded as follows: The Runner-up Car of the Day – a 1998 Celica rally car. The 2 Furthest Travelled Awards went to folk from Te Awamutu and Cambridge.

Richard Moore, President HVCCC

‘The Good Liar’ marked the first time that the pair have worked together in their careers and both stressed the importance of working on movies with the right people.

Mirren said: “We aren’t method actors. We are absolutely the opposite. If you enjoy your craft and you’re with someone else who does, it’s fun.”

McKellen, 80, also recalled how working in ensemble casts helped him develop his skills in the early phase of his career.

He said: “I began acting professionally in a company that did a lot of plays together, it’s always about the people you work with.”

Kitt Maxwell with his 1929 Buick

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A Warm Welcome for City’s Newest Sports Park Hamilton’s newest sports park – Korikori Park – in North Rototuna was officially opened with a special community event.

Complete with musical entertainment, including a Kapa Haka performance by students of Rototuna High School, sports demonstrations from the Waikato Bay of Plenty Football club, food trucks, face painting and kite flying – families gathered to enjoy a summer afternoon in the new park.

Following a Whakatau, led by Matua Piripi Matika of Ngaati Wairere, Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate welcomed those in attendance and spoke of the park’s importance for the city.

“I’m really thrilled to have this highclass sports park now open for use in Hamilton. It’s a great play space for friends and family to enjoy! It’s perfect for informal recreation and fun and will become home to a range of sporting codes like football, cricket, volleyball and lacrosse,” says Mayor Southgate.

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“This is a $6 million project delivered as part of the Hamilton City Council’s current 10-year plan. It reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our sporting community as well as providing green recreational space for all Hamiltonians.”

Korikori Park is located opposite indoor sports facility The Peak and includes five full sized football fields, including one full sand carpet, two cricket ovals and walking paths. It is part of the central hub of what will be the Rototuna Village.

The park’s name ‘Korikori’ means ‘wriggle’ and refers to the wriggling of the tuna (eels) of the area, which was previously a lake, swamp and wetlands. Korikori also refers to the way people play and move over the space.

The next stage of the park’s development will begin this year and includes the construction of changing rooms, public toilets and a groundsman shed.

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Budget Appliances has been renting domestic Whiteware to the greater Hamilton area for over 30 years. We are locally owned and operated; being family orientated we pride ourselves in a personal approach to customer service.

Our free delivery and simple application process makes renting whiteware a perfect option, whether your current equipment is beyond repair or you simply want hassle free appliances, Budget Appliances has the solution for you.

Budget Appliances has an in-house workshop and team of technicians, which means any repairs or replacements are carried out in a timely manner.

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A Dinosaur rEvolution is Coming to Waikato Museum Visitors to Waikato Museum will be the first in New Zealand to see the latest international exhibition about dinosaurs that has already wowed thousands of Australians.

Opening on Saturday 7 March, Dinosaur rEvolution: Secrets of Survival unveils the latest research about these extraordinary creatures that ruled the earth until 65 million years ago.

To add to the excitement Waikato Museum launched an ‘early bird’ GrabOne special deal for the first 50 large family passes (two adults and up to four children) to be sold at $25 instead of the normal admission price of $40. “It’s a great deal for the first 50 lucky families, so we expect those tickets will be snapped up fast,” says Ms Meecham.

This family-friendly exhibition uses life-sized animated models, skeletons, fossils and dig pits to show the bizarre and complex way in which dinosaurs evolved – and what we now know about their appearance from fossils found in China, including the spikes, quills, protofeathers and feathers that covered their skin.

The exhibition runs from 7 March until 14 June, and Waikato Museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Visitors can see what Tyrannosaurus Rex may have really looked like, and find out about the clash of evolutionary strategies from which only the smallest dinosaurs would fly away to survive extinction!

Created by Gondwana Studios in Australia, the exhibition has been breaking attendance records across the Tasman. It attracted more than 57,000 visitors to the South Australian Museum while on display there, more than double the museum’s previous record of 27,000.

Waikato Museum Director Cherie Meecham says: “It’s a thrill to be the first to bring this exhibition and its fascinating new information about dinosaurs to New Zealand.

“The combination of moving models, fossils, imagery, interactive dig pits and easy-todigest information will provide visitors with a captivating new window into the dinosaur era,” she says.

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DONATE TODAY TOOL DRIVE FOR THE SOLOMONS The ToolShed, along with the following sponsors and organisations: • Peter Baker Transport • Caritas • Koha Trust • Nufuel • Rotary Club of Frankton/Te Rapa have identified a serious lack of tools in the Solomon Islands. To help improve the living conditions and lifestyle of those living there, we are asking people to donate their surplus tools for us to arrange transport to the Solomons.

Donated tools will be shipped and distributed to Rural Training Centres and used to teach carpentry, mechanics, agriculture and textiles. Training includes learning how to sharpen and maintain tools as well as using the local hardwood to repair or make new handles for saws, planes, chisels, shovels and spades etc. ToolShed stores throughout NZ are collection points for unwanted, surplus, new, used and repairable tools. Tools required include hand tools, power tools, garden equipment, workshop machinery, accessories and consumables.

Waikato Drought & Adverse Event for Primary Sector Going into March, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the drought conditions in Waikato and South Auckland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers. This follows similar announcements for Northland, southland and Otago regions earlier in February.

“This is recognition that the extreme and prolonged nature of this dry spell is taking its toll on the primary sector and additional support is needed,” said Minister O’Connor.

“The lack of any substantial rainfall over the past few months means that the drought situation in the region has reached the point where assistance is needed to help the rural community get through.

“This unlocks initial extra funding of $80,000 for the Waikato, HaurakiCoromandel Rural Support Trust to help speed up the recovery of farming and horticultural businesses,” he said.

The Waikato Rural Support Trust region includes South Auckland (Manukau and Papakura) Hamilton, Hauraki, Matamata- Piako, Ōtorohanga, South Waikato, Taupo, Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, Waipa and Waitomo.

“Farmers in Waikato are no strangers to dry summers and they have had good grass silage on hand to date but the longer they go without rain, the harder it becomes to carry on as usual.”

“I’m continuing to keep a close eye on conditions in Northland as well as many other parts of the country, in case more help is required. The Government is committed to doing all we can to support farmers and growers at what is a very challenging time.”

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TRANSFORMATION FROM ROOTS UP Wednesdays, 10am-12pm Hillcrest Stadium, 138 Wairere Dr Group meets on a regular basis to undertake various environmental conservation activities within the park to recreate a ‘Kahikatea forest’. Meet at the ‘Deer Stalkers’ Hall car park.

Contact: Gerard Kelly, 021 286 2066.

SUMMER MEDITATION Wednesdays, 12.30-1.10pm Victoria on the River 298 Victoria St A free lunchtime Meditation at Victoria on the River.

TWILIGHT GOLF Wednesdays, 3-6pm Narrows Golf Club, 512 Airport Drive, Tamahere The Twilight Golf Series runs every week (except public holidays) through daylight saving. The bar and cafe are open after your round. Cost: $10.

AQUA ZUMBA Fridays, 10-10.45am Gallagher Aquatic Centre, 40 Collins Road An excellent therapy for people who suffer from joint problems (particularly if you’ve had hip or knee replacement surgery, or suffer from arthritis). Admission: $9.50.

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HAMILTON LAKE PARKRUN Saturdays, 8-9am Innes Common, Lake Domain Drive Free 5km run or walk. All fitness levels welcome. Register on the Parkrun website.

FRANKTON MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm Frankton Town Commerce Street Good range of stalls selling all sorts.

CLASSICS CAR MEET First Sunday of every month, 8am Classics Museum, 11 Railside Place, Frankton The aim is to attract Classic Vehicle owners to a monthly gathering of like-minded people to enjoy showing and chatting about their vehicles. Free event also open to the general public.

SUNDAY FUNDAY Sundays, 2-6pm St Andrews Golf Club, 64 St Andrews Terrace $10 for 9 holes of golf, $10 pizza from Matteblack cafe or $10 for two drinks from the Hamilton Golf Club bar – what a deal! All welcome, door sales only.

GOURMET IN THE GARDENS Sundays, 4-8pm Gourmet in the Gardens, Hamilton Gardens, Cobham Drive Choose from a large range of food vendors offering food from around the globe. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the sunshine, while listening to live music. Admission: Free.

NZ WRITERS FESTIVAL LECTURE SERIES – ALAN DUFF 7 March, 5.30-6.30pm Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Gate 2B, Knighton Road “A conversation with my country.”

Hear what controversial New Zealand author Alan Duff really thinks about Aotearoa today and writing the truth as you see it. Admission: Free

BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH 2020: HAMILTON 12 March, 5.30-7.30pm The Atrium, Wintec City Campus, Gate 3, Tristram St This is an opportunity to learn more about the many wonders and marvels of the human brain. Guest speaker, Dr Peter Bergin. Admission: Tickets are free, but registration is required to reserve a seat. Phone 09 309 7749.

KIRIKIRIROA POWERTALK 16 March, 7.30-9.30pm Waikato Contract Bridge Club, 56 Brookfield Street, Hamilton East Come and join us at Kirikiriroa Powertalk and learn effective communication skills. Contact Evelyn on 07 853 6468 or Judy on 07 855 1718 for further information.

Admission: Free.

TAMAHERE COUNTRY MARKET 18 March, 8.30am-1pm St Stephens Anglican Church, Cnr Airport & Tamahere Drive Open air market featuring local produce. There are 110 sites, offering a huge variety of craft, food and produce together with buskers and great country atmosphere.

HAMILTON MEETUP – FUTURE OF SOCIAL/TECH COMMUNITIES 29 March, 10am-12pm St Andrews Public Library, Braid Rd Talk about The Fourth Industrial Revolution and The Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

Admission: Free.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARNIVAL 29 March, 10am-2pm Hamilton Gardens, Cobham Dr, SH1 Come see the amazing creations, the smallest miniature pumpkins and the heaviest giants. Admission: Free.

BALLOONS OVER WAIKATO One of New Zealand’s last large scale free events!

• Morning Flying: From 7am every morning, Innes Common. Find the full programme online • The CBD Balloon: 17-19 March, 12-1pm & 4-5pm, Garden Place • Balloons Visit Waipa: 20 March, 6-8pm, Albert Park • The Base Basket Burn: 20 March, 6-8pm, The Base • Zuru Nightglow: 21 March, 4-9pm, University of Waikato

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Te Papa Seeks Citizen Scientists to Catch & Dispatch Mosquitos Instead of squashing that mosquito on your leg, you could post it in to Te Papa and be part of New Zealand’s first mozzie census.

“All 13 have very specific habitats and living conditions which means they are quite vulnerable to environmental changes compared to adaptable introduced species.”

Don’t squash it: catch it, freeze it, and send it!

That’s the message from the national museum’s scientists, who are working with the Ministry of Health to collect mozzies from around the nation.

“We know of three introduced mosquito species which have made their home in Aotearoa.

Unfortunately, these three introduced species are the main nuisance human biters in New Zealand and have spread and established themselves – whereas native species are possibly in decline.”

The census will help scientists work out which species are living in New Zealand, and where, giving valuable insights into our natural environment, and into climate change, which may be affecting the range of different mosquito species.

Dr Kasper says we currently don’t have enough data to know exactly what is happening with our native mozzies.

Te Papa curator Dr Julia Kasper says the census will fill some major gaps in our knowledge of mosquitoes in Aotearoa.

“We have 13 native mosquitoes in New Zealand – most of which mainly bite birds,” says Dr Kasper.

“As well as helping us learn about our native mozzies, this census will help find out how widely spread the three introduced mosquitoes have become, and which pathways they took.”

“This new information will help us form a clearer picture of the impact of factors such as changes in land use and climate change,” Dr Kasper says.

“There’s a chance we might even discover a new exotic species that have slipped into New Zealand undetected.”

To be part of the mosquito census, go to the Te Papa’s website and follow the instructions.

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