Prime Hamilton June 2020

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Issue 40 June

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

Focus on Cambridge Museum What's Happening at the Hamilton Film Society

Older New Zealanders' Responses to the Covid-19 Crisis Prince Philip at 99

e d i s n i also r, , Humou s e p i c e R History, rd, Gardening, • Trivia, , ro s s w o C , s t, News e n z e i m Pr n i a Entert ars, Advice, sers, Health, C a Brain-Te d Much More!

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Proud to be here Te Aroha the ideal retirement destination Being within a short drive to major centres and offering you the quiet life style that retirement rewards with our own Community Hospital and aged care facilities, loved ones can be close while convalescing. There are many clubs available with RSA, Red cross, Senior Citizens, Grey Power, Cards, indoor and out door Bowls, Golf, Tennis, Line dancing, and much more.

Properties are more affordable than many other areas. With a high demand for rental properties, investment returns are attractive.

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From the Editors

This month’s edition is our first printed edition since the lockdown in March. For the past two months we published Prime online – due to the various health restrictions. We would like to thank our advertisers and our readers for their kind support during this time. We received many encouraging emails and phone calls from the public – and many more signed up to receive our magazine online. While most of the world is still struggling to contain the virus we have had the luxury of enjoying the new normal by taking extra care of ourselves and others.

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Despite the welcome rain and the plunging temperatures, we must spare a thought for the many areas that are still struggling with severe drought conditions – to the point that the government has announced a further $3 million towards the Drought Recovery Advice Fund.

In this edition we feature our regulars: Palmers gardening tips and Homegrown Harvest, Humbly Yours, Historically Speaking and a contribution by our own Major Blunder.

We also highlight the Hamilton Film Society and have a special feature on the Cambridge Museum. Enjoy!

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Q&A

with Natalie Mankelow for Prime Magazine

Parents’ names: Natalie Mankelow and Leon Macefield

Child’s name: Taika Macefield (Ngāpuhi) Child’s DOB: 02/02/2019 Town: Tauranga

What heart condition does Taika have?

Taika has got a transposition of the great arteries, but it is different from and much less common than “regular” transposition of the great arteries. In CCTGA, the two ventricles and their attached valves are reversed. The weaker, larger right ventricle grows on the heart’s left side. It pumps blood around the body. The stronger, smaller left ventricle grows on the heart’s right side. It pumps blood to the lungs.

When was it diagnosed?

We found out in utero at 23 weeks at an additional scan. When Taika was born it was decided that he needed a Double Switch surgery – which had only been performed a couple of times before in New Zealand. They performed the surgery when he was 12 days old, and he was in and out of hospital for the three months of his life.

When did you first hear about Heart Kids?

The local team got in touch before we headed up to Auckland to check into Ronald McDonald House ahead of Taika’s birth. Then Diane, a Heart Kids support worker, met us as soon as we arrived in Auckland. She checked in on us every day while we were at the hospital and bring us food.

She was always there for us when we needed her, which meant that we never felt alone. She was great at reading the mood in the room and understanding what we needed at any time.

Heart Kids also helped us support our daughter Maila (now 7), Taika’s older sister, to process having a sick baby brother. They connected us with the play therapy team at Starship, who supported her through the whole process.

What has been the most rewarding thing about being a heart parent?

It’s given me first-hand exposure into a challenging daily life that many people have to cope with so now I try to support others going through similar situations.

I try and help other children who are unwell, and I now see the immense value in organisations like Heart Kids.

Four days after this photo was taken Taika received a complex and rare “double switch” at Starship Hospital

Do you have any advice for parents or grandparents that are new to this?

Don’t underestimate that what you’re going through will be tough. But also try your best to look around you and find the things you can be grateful for.

Don’t forget to ask for help and accept help – especially from organisations like Heart Kids, as they know exactly what you’re going through – and the support they provide is invaluable.

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Summerset is excited to have two villages in Hamilton; Summerset down the Lane in Fitzroy and our brand new village, Summerset Rototuna.

Living in a Summerset village means being part of a vibrant, welcoming community where you’ll feel completely at home.

You can choose one of our purpose-built, modern homes and enjoy life knowing that maintenance is all taken care of. Plus there’s support on hand should you need it now or in the future.

Book your private appointment to find out more about the stunning range of homes available in either of these villages and why now is a great time to move!

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Humbly Yours

By Chris Packer

This is the time of year when there is less abundance of fresh blooms to pick and pose in vases.

But there are alternatives all around that are pleasingly beautiful in their autumn and winter colours like branches, leaves, berries, dried harakeke flowers, and the palette of colour from dying hydrangea blooms; their muted winter colours a stark contrast to their vibrant summer blooms.

Weeds, seeds and feathers can all add up to a stunning display especially if placed in a container of old brass, copper or tin.

One of the prettiest and most interesting bouquets I ever received was gathered by a child out playing in a paddock.

It was a cluster of grasses, seed heads, branches and weeds all tied up with string. The child had recognised the beauty in these humble and disregarded scraps of nature. When is a weed not a weed?

A stormy winter night can tear branches ripe with berries or a few remaining leaves from the trees and these often fall to the ground in wild and grotesque forms that make wonderful surrealist displays in large containers.

Nuts, the seed pods of old English trees, gathered up and heaped into bowls make a pretty sight.

Chestnuts and acorns with their polished shells look especially beautiful in a wooden bowl, like a NZ Sovereign Ware bowl made from various native timbers or the natural glazes of a pottery container.

Chestnuts still wearing their prickly outer coats add another texture.

In winter our gardens and surroundings are full of gifts to create beautiful interior displays.

Humble Gifts & Collectibles (the little shop in the corner of Cafe Fresca garden), 78 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake.

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Robbie & Connie Crickett, owner operators, say these tours are the ideal way to enjoy the spectacular scenery and hospitality of the landowners in the high country.

For any NZ Adventures 4X4 trip the only stipulation as that it is mandatory for vehicles to have decent all terrain tyres in very good condition and a low range transmission fitted.

NZ Adventures offer five different tours of 5 ,6,and 7 days during the season which runs from November until the end of April.

Two of these five trips are the Eastern Explorer – This tour starts in Geraldine and heads South East through the mountain ranges of South Canterbury.

During the five days we will travel through the Old Gold Workings in the Naseby and Ranfurly area, view the Oceania Gold Mine at Macraes Flat, farmland in the Strath Taieri, the Lammermoor & Lammerlaw ranges and follow alongside the Clutha river before turning into the mountains and following old gold mining routes through very isolated and sparsley settled country before arriving at journeys end for our final night in Alexandra.

Overnights will be in Ranfurly, Mosgiel & Lawrence.

The High Country Heritage is run as a six or seven day tour.

Starts in Blenheim and travels through iconic Molesworth Station on the first afternoon.

Highlights could be travelling over the hills from the Wairau Valley into the Awatere Valley, Orari Gorge and the huge stations of the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Benmore.

Further South of the Oteake Conservation Park, quaint St Bathans and the Vulcan Hotel along with the Dunstan and Pisa Ranges will not disappoint. Overnights are in Hanmer Springs, Methven, Fairlie, Omarama, Cromwell and Cardrona.

This tour as a 7 day is run in March, we have a shorter day on Day 3 with an overnight in Geraldine.

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Apr 1915) – VICTORIA STREET BEING LOWERED (1 t. Businesses and Stree Hood Looking south along Victoria Street from about arrigle’s Ladies’ McG e Anni buildings along the right-hand side include Mrs the corner of on and cy; Warehouse; a New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agen Beyond Knox ess. busin rting Knox Street, Frederick George Keep’s boot impo street is the the of side Street is the St Peter’s hall and church. On the river _02773) (HCL Hall.

Town River view boarding house and the Hamilton

DEMOLITION OF HORSE BAZAAR BUILDINGS (circa 1966) – The Horse Bazaar buildings (Waikato Winter Show Association) undergoing demolition, as seen from Alexandra Street (this section since renamed Worley Place). The small building to the right is the Public Relations Office.

This site is now occupied by Centre Place shopping centre. (HCL_03933)

ROYAL HOTEL AT RAGL AN (1910) – Raglan’s Royal Ho tel in 1910.

This is the second Royal Hotel, replacing the original that bur nt down in 1900.

(HCL_0 0257)

HAMILTON AIRP

ORT PARKING AN D TERMINAL BU ILDING (1960’s) – (HCL_03249 )

– The Waikato Winter THE WAIKATO WINTER SHOW (circa 1914) trade displays are Show with several of the exhibits. Included in these n – importer of Cohe H.M. left, me extre Ellis & Burnand builders on the & Green. On the right silk hankerchiefs at centre left along with Bennett A large New Zealand land.

Auck from is Turnbull & Jones Power lights _04408) (HCL roof. the from flag hangs down

ELEPHANT ON HOOD STREET (1932) – The elephant was borrowed from a visiting circus by Ebbett Motors for a publicity stunt. (HCL_02214)

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We stand out by providing: • An in-depth, hands-on approach. By taking the time to assess your insulation needs, we can provide better solutions and a quote that allows you to enjoy an accurate picture of the budget necessary for your project. With experience in delivering both PinkBatts and even GreenStuf insulation products to our clients, we can show you how to make a new home as comfortable as can be with a planned approach to adding insulation.

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Prime Walks in the Waikato

By Ceana Priest

This Edition: DICKEY FLAT & CROWN TRACK

Clamber through a dark mining tunnel and emerge beside a cascading river waterfall near Karangahake Gorge.

This walk can be started at the Karangahake Reserve car park but the most interesting highlights of this adventure are nearer the Dickey Flat campsite at Waikino.

Near the waterfall is an idyllic summer swimming hole for older kids. Bring a picnic and settle in on the river banks for an afternoon. This spot is about 20 to 30 minutes from the campsite.

From the campsite, stroll through patchy native forest before crossing the Waitawheta River. The path follows alongside the rock-strewn river until you reach the gloomy tunnel. This rugged 200 metre long tunnel has jagged rocky outcrops and is more adventurous than the spacious tunnel on the Rail Tunnel Loop. You may need to duck your head a couple times and you’ll definitely need a torch as the tunnel floor is uneven and rocky. But this makes the adventure more fun for kids!

The walk does continue for about 40 minutes through historic mining remnants to the Karangahake Reserve car park. It’s a nice walk but not as entertaining for kids as this first section.

Once you pop out, there’s a waterfall ploughing through a hole in the side of a cliff. This is impressive when the river swells after heavy rain.

TO GET THERE: Dickey Flat FACILITIES: Toilets at campsite. HOW Road, Waikino off SH2 through the TIME: From Dickey Flat allow

20min one-way to waterfall.

Or, 60min (3km) one-way to Karangahake Reserve car park.

ACCESSIBILITY: Well gradedel. paths and a narrow dark tunn

DOGS: Dogs on leads.

Karangahake Gorge.

a is a ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ceanorer called Hamilton mum raising an expl 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. .outdoorkid.co.nz

CONTACT: hello@outdoorkid.co.nz, www

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Mazda MX-5 The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-passenger roadster sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda with a front midengine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Widely noted for its small, light, technologically modern, dynamically balanced and minimally complex design, the MX-5 is the spiritual successor to 1950s and ‘60s Italian and British sports cars, prominently the Lotus Elan.

As the best-selling two-seat convertible sports car in history, the MX-5 has been marketed globally, with production exceeding one million, as of early 2016.

The MX-5 has won awards, including Wheels Magazine’s Car of the Year for 1989, 2005 and 2016; Sports Car International’s “best sports car of the 1990s” and “ten best sports cars of all time”; 2005-2006 Car of the Year Japan; and 2005 Australian Car of the Year. The Miata has also made Car and Driver magazine’s annual 10 Best list 17 times. In their December 2009 issue, Grassroots Motorsports magazine named the Miata as the most important sports car built during the previous 25 years.

In 2009, English car critic Jeremy Clarkson wrote: “The fact is that if you want a sports car, the MX-5 is perfect.

Nothing on the road will give you better value. Nothing will give you so much fun. The only reason I’m giving it five stars is because I can’t give it fourteen.”

June Events – Throughout History 1960 New Zealand’s first official TV broadcast 1970 Motor racing driver Bruce McLaren dies 1869 University of Otago founded 1941 First women enter police training 1823 Wesleyan mission established at Kaeo 1976 McDonald’s arrives in New Zealand (Cobham Court, Porirua) 1987 New Zealand goes nuclear-free 1886 Eruption of Mt Tarawera (approximately 120 people, nearly all Māori, died) 1902 New Zealand flag confirmed 1959 Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit 1987 All Blacks win the first World Cup (the All Blacks defeated France 29–9 at Eden Park) 1953 27 year-old Elizabeth II crowned queen 1914 Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (which eventually led to the outbreak of the First World War) 1973 World Court condemns French nuclear testing in the Pacific 1934 Night of the Long Knives. Adolf Hitler had summarily executed many leading officials of the SA 1950 Korean War begun 1812 Napoleon’s ill-fated invasion of Russia and his Grand Army 1963 Soviet cosmonaut Valentina V. Tereshkova became the first woman to travel in space 1983 Landslide re-election victory for Margaret Thatcher (for a second term) 1944 Normandy Invasion begun (D-Day)

Effective Ways Of Communicating Basic Emotions To Your Dog Love, (happiness) and anger (sadness or disappointment) are two basic emotions we all wish we can easily tell our dogs. However, humans and dogs communicate differently.

While verbal communication is primary for humans, dogs rely on non-verbal communication to pass information across.

Thankfully, with over 30,000 years of close contacts with humans, dogs have evolved communication skills that humans can understand. Wagging of tail when they are excited, eye and ear positioning as well as facial expressions to show anger or disappointment, are some of the ways dogs communicate with humans. So, how can you express basic emotions in a way that your faithful companion will understand?

Love

Anger

A big hug is a natural way for humans to show affection. For a dog, the same gesture can feel uncomfortable or threatening if coming from an unfamiliar face. The next thing that will come to the mind of most dog lovers is to give them a treat.

While this is not a bad idea, you don’t want your pooch to become obese, particularly if you don’t have an exercise routine for them.

In case you don’t already know, dogs can read moods. They can sense when you are angry.

They rely heavily on their sense of smell for this important task. When humans are angry, there is an adrenalin rush that often results in increased production of sweat. Dogs can smell this increase in sweat production.

A more effective way of expressing your love for your pooch is by gently rubbing the back of the ears.

This is highly effective because it stimulates the release of endorphins, a hormone responsible for the feeling of pleasure. This hormone also serves as a pain reliever. Alternatively, you know how dogs lean into you while you are sitting together? That is their own way of giving hugs. You can reciprocate that if you are extremely.

Dogs love affection and enjoy being cuddled because it makes them feel safe and secure. Sharing your bed with your pooch can be interpreted as an ultimate display of love and affection. When that is not possible, get him a warm winter dog bed. Also, getting a dog coat for your pooch can say more about your love than a million words.

Other things that humans can involuntarily do when they are angry is to raise the tone of their voice, tense their muscles, or stop making eye contacts. Believe it or not, it hurts your faithful dog to see you exhibit any of these. So, how will you know the message is received? Different dogs will act in a different way depending on their breed. Some will bark or growl, cower and look for a place to hide, or walk towards you in a sober way.

Communicating with your dog is a great way of increasing your dog’s love for you and of course your love for your dog. In these busy times, spend time each day talking to your dog in their own language – it reaps rewards and your dog will be calmer and more affectionate.

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Fruit Of The Month

Grapefruit

In the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty grapefruit grow very easily. Our New Zealand variety is usually smaller and quite sweet when fully ripe.

(They aren’t strictly grapefruit actually, but a related citrus hybrid). Either way, they’re a vitamin packed sweet addition to our winter harvest.

They can grow in a fairly small space in a pot or your garden. If you leave them in an open space they will reach over 2 metres in time. Here’s some growing and care tips: • This time of year is good for planting. You’ll find trees available from your local garden centre. Plant your new tree in a north to north east position sheltered from the wind.

• Your growing tree will appreciate fertilizer and light mulching away from the trunk.

Citrus trees have shallow roots and do well when fertilized 3 or 4 times a year.

From this time of year onwards some early fruit may fall in winter winds. These fruit are sourer and the seeds are higher in pectin than when they’re fully ripe, so they’re perfect for marmalade.

• In the first few years of growth it’s recommended to remove any flowers and fruit buds to allow your tree to put its energy into growing a strong tree. (As tempting as it to grow fruit in the first year!)

In the Garden To keep your winter greens coming there are lots seeds and seedlings you can plant this month. These range from garlic and onion varieties to crunchy greens like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mesclun, parsley, peas, silverbeet, and rocket.

In the vege patch we’ve been picking asian spinach, carrots, capsicum, kale, lettuce, radish, rocket, silverbeet, spinach and turnip.

RECIPE of the Mo

Grapefruit Marmalade

Here’s simple recipe to try for yourself. I like to cook it for a little longer than most so that it has almost caramelised and the flavour is really rich and full.

Ingredients 3 large grapefruit, washed well 2 cups water 4 cups sugar Method Peel the grapefruit and cut the white peel pith away leaving the rind. Cut rind into thin strips. Chop the fruit roughly, reserving the juice.

Simmer the strips of rind, chopped fruit, reserved juice and 2 cups of water uncovered in a heavy pot over a medium to high heat for 10 minutes.

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5. What British citizen does not have a British passport?

2. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were led by Abel Tasman, who sailed up the West Coasts of the North & South Islands in which year?

6. What is the tallest mountain in New Zealand?

4. Which language is spoken by the most people on the continent of Africa?

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Pour into a large heatproof glass bowl and let stand, covered, in a cool place overnight.

Return the mixture to the pot. Add the sugar and place over medium heat. You need to dissolve the sugar first, then get the mixture to a gentle rolling boil. Test the marmalade once the mixture becomes thick and syrupy (about 20 minutes).

Pour straight into sterilised jars and seal with sterilised lids.

If properly sealed Grapefruit Marmalade will last indefinitely.

Makes 4 medium sized jars.

1. How many stars does the New Zealand flag have?

3. Which New Zealand sports team has the best winning record of any male national team?

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7. On which island is Oban?

8. Which civil rights activist (USA) was famous for refusing to give up her seat on a bus?

9. In the “Iliad,” Greek forces besiege the people of what kingdom?

10. Digestion typically releases what chemical that makes you happy?

11. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro?

12. How long does it take for the Earth to move around the sun?

13. In musical notation, what is the name of the clef used for most higher notes?

14. During the Revolutionary War, which country did America fight?

15. Which “Peanuts” character is famous for hauling around a blanket?

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Are You 70 or Over?

If so, we want to make sure your views on Covid-19 are heard.

We’re a team of researchers from the University of Auckland and we’re collecting letters from older New Zealanders about your experiences of the lockdown.

We believe this is important because people over 70 have been identified as the group most vulnerable to Covid-19 and have had specific restrictions imposed on your activities. The media has often characterised you as passive and in need of protection. Yet your views remain largely unknown.

How have you found the experience of lockdown? Was it different for you at the different alert levels? Did the lockdown remind you of any other significant events in your life?

• How did you stay socially connected with family/whanau/ friends who were not in your bubble?

• Did the lockdown impact any of your cultural or social practices?

If so, how?

You can send us a letter (with photos or videos, if you like) by post, email or online.

• What helped you the most get through the lockdown period, especially at Level 4?

What will happen to my letter?

• How did you help others during the lockdown?

Your letter will become part of the Have Our Say website and, with your permission, be housed in an archive at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. It will also be used to inform research about government and media responses in the event of future pandemics.

What should I say talk about in my letter?

Here are a few questions to give you ideas about what to write about, though you are free to write about anything you choose. You may write your letter in any language, it does not have to be in English.

• Do you have any thoughts or comments about the ways that various media talked about people over 70 in relationship to the pandemic?

• Is there anything you would like to tell the Prime Minister about what people in your age group needed during the lockdown?

Who we are We are the bi-cultural Te Arai Research Group led by Professor Merryn Gott in the School of Nursing at the University of Auckland.

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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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The Coronavirus Crisis Shows Why New Zealand Urgently Needs a Commissioner for Older People Claire Breen – Professor of Law, University of Waikato and Alexander Gillespie – Professor of Law, University of Waikato

New Zealand is often described as a great place to grow up. We must also ask ourselves whether it is a great place to grow old.

The question becomes increasingly urgent as the impact of COVID-19 becomes clearer. While New Zealand has been one of a small number of countries to have seemingly controlled the spread of the virus, it has been older people who have borne the brunt of the disease.

The elderly have not only died and become critically ill in greater numbers, as shown in the graph below, they have also suffered most under the stringent control measures adopted and from lapses in adequate health care.

More generally, the rights of older people are not enshrined in any dedicated global human rights treaty. There are longstanding plans of action and principles in this area, but these fall into the category of “soft law”. They do not create legally binding obligations for countries.

Nonetheless, the UN is now focusing more on the human rights of older people and is considering whether there should be a treaty. It has taken a further step by appointing a UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older people.

Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, who held the role until recently, visited New Zealand at the invitation of the government just before we locked down due to COVID-19. Her findings suggest New Zealand’s leadership in protecting the rights and interests of older people has stalled.

New Zealand’s COVID-19 cases by age group – NZ Ministry of Health

There has been no shortage of debate about the impact of New Zealand’s strict lockdown on rights and liberties. But, given the burden of the disease has fallen mostly on older New Zealanders, their absence from that debate speaks volumes.

About 15% of the population is aged 65 or older and that will double in the next few decades. The 22 New Zealanders who died from COVID-19 were 60 and older. Many of those deaths occurred in residential care facilities that struggled to adequately test residents and staff or provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and training.

New Zealand’s aged care has fallen behind This situation is sadly ironic because New Zealand has been a world leader in passing laws to protect older people, starting with the Old Age Pensions Act in 1898.

Nearly a century later, the Human Rights Act 1993 prohibited discrimination on the basis of age.

In fact, the United Nations was still unsure whether this type of discrimination applied to older people’s rights to health, housing, work and social security.

It wasn’t until 2009 that it finally concluded it did.

Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, former UN independent expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons

UN expert’s call for a commissioner Although there were things to be proud of in what Kornfeld-Matte found, including recent government strategies to cope with an ageing population, and our universal superannuation, there were also concerns.

Those included violence, poverty, affordable housing, availability of long-term care workers, structural biases in the health system that disproportionately affect Māori and Pasifika, and increasing rhetoric portraying the elderly as a burden.

To deal with these issues Kornfeld-Matte called for the establishment of “an independent national commissioner on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons”.

There is real merit in this recommendation.

Although there is a minister and an Office for Seniors that has developed commendable strategies, there is still a risk this approach to advocacy will either be too timid or too tied to the views of whichever political party is in power.

NZ already has good models to copy New Zealand already has a number of commissioners who are obliged to represent the interests of particular groups or concepts. Their advocacy role is based in legislation and they are independent of any political party or the partisan reach of any political cycle.

The best example is the Commissioner for Children whose role it is to advocate for the youngest New Zealanders. In the nearly two decades since its establishment, the Office of the Commissioner has managed to develop a system of advocacy across a wide range of areas, including children in the judicial system, children’s welfare, with the placement of children into state care. The commissioner has consistently highlighted the issue of child poverty and hailed the passing (with cross-party support) of the Child Poverty Reduction Act in 2018 as “a historic cause for celebration”. The commissioner has the support of an international legal framework that has been accepted by every UN member state except the US. Fortunately, New Zealand has been spared the devastation COVID-19 has caused elsewhere.

But our lives have still been changed dramatically. The challenge now is to ensure the voices of those most at risk from the disease (and from the current means of controlling it) are heard loudly and clearly.

The appointment of an independent national commissioner to advocate for older New Zealanders would be a significant step towards restoring this country’s reputation as a great place to live – at any age.

Supporting the Hamilton Community for over 50 years And proud to be one of the area’s most established businesses. Linda, Mark and K-M, are available at any time to help you arrange the funeral ceremony of your choice, offering free information and planning packs and happy to answer the many questions you may have about funerals and our services.

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Prime Recipe This dish is easy and delicious! It’s one of our family’s favourites! Try to use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you’ll be able to roll them easier.

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INGREDIENTS • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves • ¼ teaspoon salt • 6 slices cheese

Step 2 Pound chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness.

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• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper • 4 slices ham (I also use bacon) • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

“ALIVE AT THE METEOR” is intended as a celebration of emerging from covid-19 and all the upheavals and disruptions that this entailed.

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Two of the Waikato’s much-loved retro indie-folk-pop bands–Sylvia’s Toaster and The Big Muffin Serious Band–have joined together to put on an evening of light-hearted musical entertainment to help re-open the Meteor Theatre after the months of lock-down and social distancing, and to give audiences a jolly good night out!

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Step 4 Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place ½ cheese slice on top of each breast.

Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

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HAMILTON FILM SOCIETY – Taking You Further Into Film “Taking you further into film”. This catch phrase sums up the aim of the Hamilton Film Society (HFS) which has been part of Hamilton’s art scene for over 70 years.

In that time the society has provided Hamilton and the Waikato with year-long seasons of classic and contemporary cinema from around the world, and close to home, screened weekly in the company of others who love film and viewing films. Our members enjoy all types of films and every year we put together a programme that has a broad appeal including documentaries, features, short films, classics, cult films, comedies, director retrospectives and national cinema seasons. This year’s programme of over 33 films represents all these types which come from countries as diverse as Iran, France, Germany, Africa, the Middle East, Italy, Iceland, China, Australia, Brazil, the UK and New Zealand, the last being the New Zealand classic film “Mr Wrong” directed by Dame Gaylene Preston.

Our membership of the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies means that we have access to some films that cannot be seen elsewhere because of their rarity and limited availability. Members comments show they enjoy seeing films they might have not heard of and would not have access to on the “big screen” if the Film Society did not programme them. For them society membership is part of life! – and Monday nights would not be the same without coming to a Society screening.

The next few months of Society screenings offer a feast of cinema. All the films scheduled during the lock down period will find a place in the upcoming programme which includes The Insult from Lebanon, Heathers about high school cliques, A Polar Year set in the Arctic and a gangster thriller from France, Bob le Flambeur. June 22 will be our first screening since the Lido closed its doors in March and it hasn’t come too soon for our members. We would be delighted to have you join us at the Lido Cinema on Mondays at 8pm to enjoy the friendship and great films that the Film Society offers its members.

For more information: andreashaines@gmail.com or geoff.lealand@ waikato.ac.nz, http://www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz/hamilton.html

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Service First Quality Always As President Geoff Lealand says “film societies offer a little more than the experience of watching a film in a cinema with a group of strangers because as well as sharing the joys of film, members get to know each other and make new friends”.

Film Society membership is open to all. We operate on a subscription basis because (with just a few exceptions) we have non commercial screening rights and must screen to members only. Rolling membership means you can join anytime during the year and enjoy the Film Society programme at the exceptionally low cost of $4 per film but also receive discounts at Lido Cinema screenings.

A special interest of the Society is to showcase New Zealand films and to encourage local film making by supporting and curating local film festivals.

Since 2007, the Society has organised a Film programme for outdoor screenings at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival which is always well received, this year’s screenings attracting capacity crowds – we had to turn people away from Casablanca this year! Each of these screenings offers an opportunity for showcasing local short films from students and local film makers. We are helped in sourcing films through our association with the Waikato Film Hub which is a group of local film makers dedicated to supporting film making in this area.

The Society has strong connections to the eagerly awaited New Zealand International Film Festival which screens in August/September. The Society hosts the opening night and members enjoy generous discounts at screenings. This Festival has its origins in the Film Society movement and attendances in Hamilton has gone from strength to strength each year. This year, due to Covid-19, the majority of the Festival will be in a virtual format but we hope that later on some of the films will be screened in the cinema.

The Film Society members are certainly looking forward to this happening because for us – cinemas are the best place to truly experience a film.

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Imperial Life Under Lockdown 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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Well, here we all are at Level 1 as one types these words, looking ahead into the very heart of winter as snowfall makes ski-fields very pleased, fires blaze in the hearth and we return to relative normality, barring emergencies.

The Regiment’s experience thus far has been rather muted, as has everyone else’s, with our social gatherings reduced to Virtual Messes, no excursions (except in the mind’s eye), and no battles! And yet, despite this action-deadening blanket, said Messes have proved rather successful as we have had attendees from much further afield than usual, including London, Brisbane, Balclutha, Wellington, Woodville, and Lesser Waiheke (aka Auckland). Toasts have been raised and short speeches made: the usual fare at a Mess, minus the music and games. And yes, dressing for the occasion!

Of course, this enforced period of inaction has been somewhat less productive in terms of things martial and planning for said until very recently, as no-one was entirely convinced that Level 1 would arrive so soon. That fact notwithstanding, the Regiment is now in full swing, planning for a probable Campaign to Nelson in October, Armistice in Cambridge, and the Regiments 35th Anniversary (both in November), so plenty of action coming up, not to mention the work already being put in to 2021 events. We are nothing, if not adaptable. After 35 years of practice, we should be by now!

Ah, the sound of paper sword on shield: the squeals, shouts, bellows and roars of the enemy: the graceful arc of flourbombs through the air: the satisfying motion of the line charging the enemy; this is exactly what one has been missing! And not for too much longer it would seem, all things progressing as they should.

Of course excursions are also on the drawing board: cinematographic evenings, hunting the Big Five at the Zoo, dining out, and adding colour to events are all in the mix as the Greater Waikato returns to business mostly as usual. The year ahead promises to be rather full, as always, with more opportunities for local touristy excursions while the borders remain closed.

So, Gentle Reader, might one suggest in the words of the advertising campaign from 2011: “Don’t leave home ‘til you’ve seen the country!”

Get out there and support our local tourism industry, and keep the spending in our local communities.

Major Blunder, Officer Commanding, Fifth Waikato Dragoons Regiment, Northern Command, Alf’s Imperial Army, Humour in Uniform. Phone 07 855 3851, email alfs@hnpl.net, www.alfsarmy.hnpl.net

Prime Riddles 1. Brothers and sisters I have none but this man’s father is my father’s son.

Who is the man?

2. This five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it.

What is the word?

3. I have seas without water. I have forests without trees. I have deserts without sand. I have cities without people. What am I?

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8. What month of the year has 28 days?

9. What is full of holes but still holds water?

10. What question can you never answer yes to?

4. This ancient invention allows people to see through walls. What is it?

5. Four men were fishing in a boat on a lake. The boat turned over and all four men sank to the bottom of the lake. And yet, not a single man got wet. How is this possible?

6. Many have heard me, but no one has seen me. I will not speak back until spoken to. What am I? 7. What has to be broken before you can use it?

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July

July is a great month to prepare your soil for planting vegetable and flower plants in spring. Winter planting continues as many seasonal favourites become available in store.

IN YOUR GARDEN

Flower Garden

New season's Rhododendrons, Camellias, Hellebores and Daphne are in store ready for winter planting so they can get established in the cooler months.

Towards the end of the month plant Tuberous Begonias, Dahlias, Lilies, Calla Lilies and Gladioli for summer flowering.

Prepare the ground by adding Palmers General Garden Fertiliser. Gladioli will flower approximately 100 days after planting.

For spring colour sow your favourite seeds like Delphinium, Forget Me-Not, Larkspur, Primula, Salvia, Snapdragon and Wallflower in seed trays with Tui Seed Raising mix.

Edible Garden

Prune your deciduous fruit trees now. Ensure your cutting tools are sharp and clean and protect cuts with a pruning paste.

Sow seeds of your favourite veges like Broccoli, Cabbage, Broad Beans, Onions, Spinach, Silverbeet, in seed trays in a warm spot.

Transplant to your garden in 6-8 weeks, or once they are approximately 4 cm high. In warmer districts you can also sow Carrots, Parsnips and Beetroot.

Roses Your existing Roses will now need a good prune. Ensuring your cutting tools are sharp and clean; cut out any dead, diseased or damaged branches.

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For instant winter colour plant your favourite seedlings like Pansies, Sweet Pea, Stock, Lobelia, Cineraria and Dianthus directly into your garden.

Cut back untidy growth of perennial plants like Lavender, Canna Lilies, Agapanthus, Fuchsia and Geraniums.

Feed spring bulbs in your garden with a side dressing of Tui Bulb Food (though not recommended for bulbs planted in pots). Feed bulbs in pots and bulbs with their flower heads showing with Miracle Grow Max Feed All Purpose.

Plant new trees and shrubs adding Tui Nova Tec Premium Fertiliser and generous quantities of compost to the planting hole.

Plant new seasons fruit trees; Apples, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines, plus a wide range of citrus trees are in store now.

Use a long term fertiliser like Nova Tec Premium Fertiliser or Tui Fruit Food when planting.

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To ensure beautiful blooms come spring protect by spraying with Free Flo Copper, or the easy to use Yates Rose Gun. These sprays guard against scale, mites, aphids, and fungus diseases.

Plant seedlings of Artichoke, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Silverbeet and Cabbage directly into your garden.

The use of protective cloches (plastic tunnel or dome) will allow you to plant earlier and encourage vigorous growth.

Plant Garlic, Elephant Garlic and Shallots bulbs along with Asparagus crowns. For best results plant in well-draining soil rich in organic matter (compost).

New season's Roses are in store now.

Get your favourite classic varieties or choose from a range of new and exciting releases.

As the soil warms up spring bulbs and plants begin to flower and sprout their fresh new spring growth. It’s time to get stuck in and plant all your favourite spring/summer flowers and get your vegetable garden underway.

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Flower Garden

Weed and dig in compost and generous amount of sheep pellets or other organic fertiliser to prepare.

IN YOUR GARDEN

Plant new roses in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of compost. Fertilise with Tui Nova Tec Premium Fertiliser when planting and spread a good layer of the Kolush Manuka Mulch and Seaweed.

Plant Gladioli, Dahlia, and Begonia tubers for summer flowering.

Feed trees and shrubs with another good layer of Kolush Manuka Mulch and Seaweed, to improve soil quality and your plant health.

For instant colour plant your favourite seedlings like Viola, Polyanthus, Cineraria, Alyssum, Poppy, Cornflower, Gypsophila, Hollyhock and Carnations.

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Plant Camellias, garden beds for spring planting.

Rhododendrons, Hellebores, Azaleas and Daphne while conditions are still cool.

Moss can be a problem in poorly drained or shady areas of lawn. Improve lawn drainage by raking the area thoroughly and apply a solution of Sulphate of Iron (10g per square metre) to kill moss.

Edible Garden Mulch and Seaweed to ensure you get a bumper crop. Spread evenly over root zone and water in well.

Plant new citrus, blueberries, bramble berries and deciduous fruit trees.

Fertilise all fruit trees with a good thick layer of Kolush Manuka Mulch and Seaweed to ensure you get a bumper crop. Spread evenly over root zone and water in well.

Plant seedlings of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Broccoli, Silverbeet and Spinach.

Plant new Rhubarb plants and lift and divide any established Rhubarb clumps.

Now is the time to plant strawberries getting them in early will not only give you more fruit but you will get fruit earlier too.

Add a clean layer of pea straw mulch around the plants to deter pests and to keep the berries up off the dirt. Allow for 5 plants per person to ensure there is enough delicious fruit for everyone at harvest time.

Plant Asparagus crowns directly into the garden. For best results plant in well draining soil rich in organic matter (compost).

Prepare the garden for spring planting by digging in generous helpings of compost, and add Lime to improve soil structure.

Plant new seasons herb plants directly into your garden or in pots, using a good quality mix like Tui Pot Power.

To control sooty mould, mites, aphids and white fly on fruit and citrus trees spray with a Bug Oil spray or Enspray Oil. The oil will effectively smoother the pests and their eggs to protect your plants. A low toxic option.

All our plants are of the highest quality, but if something fails to grow in your garden, we’ll simply replace it for you – that’s our Palmers Promise.

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Step inside Cambridge Museum and discover how a handful of weatherboard buildings surrounded by swamp has grown into New Zealand’s most beautiful large town.

Cambridge Museum is housed in the old Courthouse, a short walk or drive from the tree-lined town centre.

Inside you will find two gallery spaces featuring a charming collection of exhibitions about Cambridge people and their everyday lives in this lush Waipa landscape.

As you look around the bustling town today, filled with its cafes and boutique shops, it is hard to imagine this area as a swamp with fern, scrub, harakeke(flax), raupō (bull rush), kahikatea and rimu growing rampant.

Traditionally the home of WaikatoTainui hapū and iwi, the first Pākehā settlers arrived in the 1830s, but did not have a significant impact in the area until the Waikato Wars when the 3rd Waikato Militia built Camp Cambridge near the Waikato River.

And if all this exploring means you’ve worked up an appetite, it is only a three minute walk into town where you’ll find a delectable choice of cafes and restaurants in the town centre.

In Cambridge, it’s easy to pair a wander down memory lane with a delicious lunch, which usually ensures everyone has a great day out.

When is the Cambridge Museum open?

The museum is open daily – Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm; Weekends and Public Holidays (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) 10am-2pm

The museum, which sits on the original position of this military settlement tells the story of these early settlers using archaeological clues to share insights into a soldiers’ lives in Cambridge in the 1860s.

Land conflicts between local iwi and military settlers followed first in battle and then in the Native Land Courts.

The Kīngitanga held its own parliament nearby and news of the Kauhanganui was reported in the Te Paki o Matariki newspaper, believed to be printed on a printing press on display in the gallery.

Toward the rear of the main gallery there is a Victorian display with a selection of household items and furniture brought to the town by its early pioneers. The items people treasured in days past are often quite different from the ones we aspire to today.

Other displays in this gallery tell the stories of local schools in and around Cambridge. Teachers of days past taught lessons and encouraged good manners in ways you might remember. Does the exercise ball on display look familiar, perhaps?

Or maybe you had your hair trimmed by your Gran using the same handheld clippers featured in the cabinet filled with toiletries from home. If you walk through the museum at pace, you could reach the end within fifteen minutes but why rush when there are so many exquisite details to enjoy?

Cambridge is now world-famous as the centre of rowing, cycling and of course horse-breeding. This is celebrated with an interactive Racing Hall of Fame.

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How do I get there?

Cambridge is near the North Island’s main State Highway 1 between Hamilton and Rotorua/Taupo.

Follow signs into the town centre, and you will find the museum at 24 Victoria Street.

How much does it cost?

It’s free. Donations appreciated.

EXTEND YOUR LIVING WITH A CONSERVATORY OR CANOPY ROOF Take a few moments to watch original footage of horse races won and lost and learn more about local world-renowned trainers.

The Military Room is also a particular highlight featuring stories of local men and women who served during World Wars I and II. As well as stories of derring-do, there are postcards sent home from the front, artworks created by idle hands in-between battles and memories recalled by families waiting at home.

The staff and volunteers are a fount of knowledge, down to the very smallest exhibit and they enjoy answering any question you might have, especially if you are looking into a family connection with Cambridge.

Before you go, remember to take a walk around the Museum’s gardens.

Spare a thought for the inmates who spent many nights in the two cell lockup built of kauri in 1905.

One wrote, “…anyone who comes here will not forget starvation palace, 1.1.39’. In contrast, to the south of the museum, is one of the millstones from a local flourmill.

Built in 1871, it was grinding a ton of flour each day by 1882.

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Spas

Soak in the natural, silky mineral water that has made Te Aroha famous for over 100 years. Relax and unwind in our beautiful wooden tubs that reflect our beautiful natural environment, nestled at the foot of Mount Te Aroha. All of our spas have a private room with changing area and ensuite for ultimate relaxation, and for your comfort you can adjust the temperature at any time. Te Aroha Mineral Spas offer a range of relaxing spa options, as well as romance packages and beauty and massage treatments – everything you need to relax after a hard day or to spoil your loved one.

Libraries

We have three well-stocked libraries in Matamata-Piako, where you can borrow books, magazines, read the latest local or national newspaper or delve into special interest books. You can also borrow books from the comfort of home through our online lending library. The e-reader and e-platform is available via Andriod or IOS on any smartphone and provides an extensive selection of audio and e-books, as well as an online Ancestry database through Ancestry.com. You can use these from home or at the library, and if you need any advice on how to use them, friendly library staff are able to help.

Once a month in the Te Aroha Library, there is also a book club where members choose a topic to read on and meet back on the first Friday of the month to discuss.

Pools

For those looking for a low impact workout that gets the body moving and improves strength, or just to simply get active with friends, Swim Zone Te Aroha, and Matamata have aquasize classes each week. Work out in a warm heated pool all year round. Swim Zone Matamata and Te Aroha are open all year round and Morrinsville is open during the summer months.

If your health professional prescribes physical activity for your health and wellbeing, then bring your referral to Swim Zone and you can take advantage of exercising at a reduced rate with Active Health. Active Health provides you with access to all Swim Zone pools in Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha, Aquacise classes, exercise equipment and the spa (Te Aroha and Matamata only.)

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Get busy living in Matamata-Piako The Matamata-Piako district has something for everyone. There’s all the benefits of living in a small town, such as safe communities, free parking and no traffic lights, but it’s close enough to Hamilton and Tauranga to enjoy the city life, and is just over 30 minutes to the beach. From walks through the picturesque surroundings, mountain biking, galleries, music, and much more. Whether you’re looking for an active lifestyle, or a quiet spot to retire, Matamata-Piako is a great place to call home.

Matamata

Matamata is well-known as the location of the Hobbiton Movie Set, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Matamata is also home to the historic Firth Tower Estate and Museum. Matamata has a strong equine and racing community, and has produced many thoroughbred horses currently racing internationally.

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Te Aroha

Te Aroha is a lovely community nestled at the bottom of the stunning Mount Te Aroha (952m high), part of the beautiful Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park. At the foot of the mountain is the Mokena Geyser (the only natural hot soda water geyser in the world), and the historic Te Aroha Domain, featuring the Te Aroha Mineral Spas.

Morrinsville

The easy rolling terrain surrounding Morrinsville makes for some of the best farmland in New Zealand and earning it the title ‘Cream of the Country’.

Morrinsville is also home to the Wallace Gallery, showcasing artwork from around the district and wider region. Throughout the town you will find life-size fiberglass cows, each of which has been artistically painted by local and national artists.

Hauraki Rail Trail

The Hauraki Rail Trail boasts some of New Zealand’s most magnificent scenery and is a great ride for all ages. With its easy access terrain, it is perfect for all levels of physical ability, passing through tranquil farmland running parallel to the mighty Kaimai Ranges, historic towns and the large number of cafes, restaurants and accommodation, riders can enjoy the trail at any pace. The Hauraki Rail Trail follows the path of two historic railway lines, running from Kaiaua to Thames, Thames to Paeroa, Waihi to Te Aroha, and Te Aroha to Matamata. An abundance of activities and attractions both on and off the Trail provide the opportunity to explore the region further.

Clubs and sports

The district has a large range of clubs and teams that cater to all interests. There are very active service clubs, like Rotary and Lions, who are volunteers, passionate about supporting their communities. There are also a wide range of sporting and activity clubs, ranging from Tai Chi and pilates through to netball and tramping. The local tramping clubs are always out exploring the many tracks in the district, from Te Miro (in a beautiful open area, on the hills surrounding Morrinsville), Waiorongomai, Wairere Falls, or Mount Te Aroha and the network of tracks along the KaimaiMamuku ranges.

The Te Aroha Domain has a croquet club that holds the title for the oldest (and one of the most beautiful) croquet lawns in New Zealand.

If sports aren’t your thing there are also lots of arts and craft groups, gardening groups, and volunteering opportunities. The local information centres in each town can get you in contact with a variety of clubs and groups to suit your interests.

Golfing

Matamata-Piako is known for its spectacular golf courses, from the uninterrupted views of the Kaimais, to the hidden gem of Walton golf course, to the base of Mount Te Aroha and the rolling Morrinsville hills, there is a course for all skill levels. Take your time to relax and meet the local people, and unwind on courses with attractive trees and well defined fairways.

Property prices and rates

The Matamata-Piako District is a fantastic place to live to get the most of retirement. The district has good quality housing – and with an average house price of $471,000, is very affordable compared to neighbouring cities. Both rent and rates also sit well below New Zealand averages, making Matamata-Piako a very affordable community to live in. Relocating here could provide an opportunity to free up equity, and enjoy your retirement (get that boat, campervan or travel), while being able to enjoy everything that this great community has to offer.

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Prince Philip at 99 Prince Philip was born on the island of Corfu in Greece, on June 10, 1921, the only son and fifth and final child of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. He was a prince of both Greece and Denmark by virtue of his patrilineal descent from George I of Greece and Christian IX of Denmark, and he was from birth in the line of succession to both thrones.

On September 22, 1922, Philip’s uncle, King Constantine I of Greece, was forced to abdicate the throne and the family was banished from Greece. Philip’s family went to France, where they settled in Paris.

Philip attended schools in France, Britain and Germany before he finally moved to Scotland’s Gordonstoun School following the rise of the Nazi party. Many of Philip’s family members remained in Germany, including his sisters, who married into German aristocratic circles.

After graduating in 1939, Philip attended the Royal Naval College, where he excelled.

During World War II, he served in the British Navy while in-law family members were on the opposing Axis side of the conflict.

In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother Elizabeth) toured the Royal Naval College. Philip escorted their two young daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret, who were distant cousins of Philip’s through Queen Victoria. The 13-year-old Elizabeth developed a crush on Philip during the trip. Elizabeth and Philip began to exchange letters, which would continue for the next several years.

In the summer of 1946, Philip asked King George for his daughter’s hand in marriage after allegedly proposing to Elizabeth first. The king agreed, provided that any formal engagement was delayed until Elizabeth’s 21st birthday. To prepare for the announcement, Philip abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles, took on the surname Mountbatten from his mother’s family, adopted Anglicanism as a religion and became a British subject.

Philip and Elizabeth were married on November 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony broadcast throughout the world by radio. On the morning of the wedding, Philip became the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich.

King George died on February 6, 1952, leaving Elizabeth as his heir. Philip and Elizabeth heard the news of his death while traveling in Kenya.Philip has remained the queen’s consort for more than six decades, having accompanied her in her official duties and appearances throughout the world.

Additionally, he has participated in the work of many organizations, particularly favouring those focused on the environment, athletics and education. Philip launched the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the mid-1950s, with a focus on youth achievement. He played polo until 1971 and has competed in carriage and boat racing, with piloting airplanes, oil painting and art collecting also among his hobbies.

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The Duke of Edinburgh spends much of his retirement at his cottage on the Sandringham estate, but since the lockdown he has joined the Queen at Windsor Castle. Royal expert Camilla Tominey commented that it is ‘arguably’ the most amount of time the Queen has spent with her husband in recent years. She said: ‘They’re there for the foreseeable future. It’s quite nice in a way that they are together when they wouldn’t have normally been this time of year.’

While largely avoiding personal scandals, Philip is known for his outspoken nature and controversial remarks. In honour of his 90th birthday, in 2011, the Independent published a list of “90 classic gaffes” that were attributed to Philip over the years.

Some Classic Gaffes by Prince Philip

• “We don’t come here for our health.

We can think of other ways of enjoying ourselves.” During a trip to Canada in 1976.

• “British women can’t cook.” Winning the hearts of the Scottish Women’s Institute in 1961.

• “What do you gargle with – pebbles?” To Tom

4. English 5. The Queen, Elizabeth II, does not have a passport because passports are issued in her name and on her authority, thus making it superfluous for her to hold one.

6. Mount Cook (Aoraki) 7. Stewart Island 8. Rosa Parks 9. Troy 10. Serotonin 11. Tanzania 12. 365 days 13. Treble 14. Britain 15. Linus

Riddle Answers 1. The man is my son 2. Short 3. A map 4. A window 5. All of the men were married 6. An echo 7. An egg 8. All of them 9. A sponge 10. Are you asleep yet?

Jones, after the Royal Variety Performance, 1969.

He added the following day: “It is very difficult at all to see how it is possible to become immensely valuable by singing what I think are the most hideous songs.”

• “Oh, it’s you that owns that ghastly car is it?

We often see it when driving to Windsor Castle.”

To neighbour Elton John after hearing he had sold his Watford FC-themed Aston Martin in 2001.

• “The problem with London is the tourists. They cause the congestion. If we could just stop the tourism, we could stop the congestion.” At the opening of City Hall in 2002.

• “Young people are the same as they always were.

They are just as ignorant.” At the 50th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

• “Oh no, I might catch some ghastly disease.”

On a visit to Australia in 1992, when asked if he wanted to stroke a koala bear.

• Philip: “Who are you?”

Simon Kelner: “I’m the editor-in-chief of The Independent, Sir.” Philip: “What are you doing here?” elner: “You invited me.”

Philip: “Well, you didn’t have to come!”

An exchange at a press reception to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002.

• “Tolerance is the one essential ingredient ...

You can take it from me that the Queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance.” Advice for a successful marriage in 1997.

• “People think there’s a rigid class system here, but

dukes have even been known to marry chorus girls.

Some have even married Americans.” In 2000.

Crossword Answers

Volunteers and Charities Recognised for Valuable Contributions During National Volunteer Week The contribution of volunteers and charities has been recognised by Minister Poto Williams to mark National Volunteer Week, 21 June to 27 June 2020.

“I want to offer my thanks and appreciation to our amazing volunteers and charity workers for giving up their time to help others.

This has been especially appreciated during the recent lockdown,” says Minister Williams, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector.

Your courage and readiness has ensured that the most vulnerable amongst us were prioritised and looked after. Your collective contributions has enabled Aotearoa to come out of the other side of COVID-19 even more socially connected and resilient.”

“Your mahi glues us together as New Zealanders through good times and bad. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you were quick to answer the call from your communities by doing what needed to be done, as you always do.”

New Zealand has more than 230,000 individuals volunteer their time every week and 27,000 registered charities.

“You have demonstrated the incredible power of generosity and importance of manaakitanga during unprecedented times for our nation.

It is through your selfless and kind acts that our elderly, immunocompromised and those with severe needs were kept safe, fed, warm and informed.

“This speaks volumes to the giving and generous nature of us as a people, which makes Aotearoa stand out on the world map.

Whether you volunteer regularly or occasionally, I thank you for your contribution.”

(NZ Parliament)

DID YOU KNOW? “Arachibutyrophobia” is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth.

Antarctica is covered in a sheet of ice that’s 7,000 feet thick.

The 3 most common languages in the world are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English.

The longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds.

The only continent with no active volcanoes is Australia.

Elephants are the only mammal that can’t jump.

Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal.

The most common mental illnesses are anxiety and depression.

An egg contains every vitamin except vitamin C. Venetian blinds were invented in Japan.

In a deck of cards the king of hearts is the only king without a moustache.

The average golf ball has 336 dimples.

A group of rhinos is called a crash.

A group of kangaroos is called a mob.

A group of owls is called a parliament.

Instant coffee was invented in 1901.

The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

French fries are originally from Belgium.

There are 31,557,600 seconds in a year.

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