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Hi there Prime Readers Into the Autumn we go and our housing market continues to fly.

While it is probably too early to predict what the LVR changes and other government initiatives will mean to the Tauranga market going forward, it seems likely that the continuing low housing stock levels coupled with our city’s popularity will likely see little change?

What this really says is that now is still a great time to go to market if you are looking at downsizing or perhaps moving to one of the many amazing Lifestyle Villages available. It has however never been more important to get good advice, and deal with reputable people and company’s you can TRUST. Harcourts is New Zealand’s largest Real Estate Company that is able to feature your home nation-wide and most importantly has been voted “Most Trusted Real Estate Company” 8 years running. That, alone with our own personal referrals should give you peace of mind should you choose TEAM HUTCHBY to market your most treasured asset, YOUR HOME. If you are thinking about a move please give us a call so we can sit down and discuss options with you. We will offer tips on how best to present your property to the market to attract the most buyers and secure your dream price. Our FREE AUCTION CAMPGAIN valued at over $3000 will deliver you great results from the extensive marketing exposure that Harcourts has on offer.

We look forward to meeting you and in the meantime ENJOY the AUTUMNAL weather, keep safe and enjoy life.

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proud of the reputation we have grown for our work and results with the more mature market.

WE ARE YOU We are very aware that as we or our parents and relatives approach the twilight years and perhaps contemplate a lifestyle change, the most important word is TRUST. We believe that our reputation in this area is your guarantee that both you and yours will receive the levels of service, trust and results referred to below. We have many, many more to share with you anytime. We offer a totally free advice package of recommendations of tradies, gardeners, legals who offer quality work we have experienced, at competitive prices. We believe our Harcourts totally FREE AUCTION MARKETING PROGRAMME (valued at over $3000) is unparalleled and includes exclusive social media exposure, along with photography, top property websites, publications etc. You do not spend a cent.

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What customers are saying Thanks Tony & Michelle”………… We are just about to go and pick up the keys to our awesome new home. We can’t thank you enough for how amazing you have both been throughout the process, you were both so lovely to deal with, thank you so much.

– MICHAEL & KAITLIN COLLINS After initially trying to sell my home myself, I was lucky enough to find Tony and Michelle through friends. Working with them was a joy and they were able to steer me through my clutter and help me make marketing decisions to get the most exposure as possible and the best financial return possible. I could not have asked for more and thank them for their dedication and kindness!

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From the Editors

With the setting back of our clocks on the 5th of April, we know Autumn has firmly arrived. I’m reminded of a poem with the lines: “Sing to me, Autumn, with the rustle of your leaves ... Breathe on me with your enchanted spellbound ways that change all you touch into crimson golden days”. As we travel through the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty regions one cannot help but be impressed with the autumn splendour of our natural surroundings.

We all will remember last year, while in the covid lockdown, we experienced a very different Anzac Day. Across the country, people stood at the end of their driveways as that Saturday morning broke to commemorate Anzac Day with “individual acts of commemoration”. Our prime minister from the front gate of Premier House in Wellington told the nation: "While we cannot physically come together, I know we are united by our respect for our veterans and our service personnel".

This Anzac Sunday we will again have the privilege to honour our veterans in public.

Prime is delighted to announce that we are now including Rotorua in our area of distribution. We would like to thank the Rotorua mayor, Steve Chadwick, for her contribution to this issue and all the Rotorua businesses who are supporting us in highlighting some of the city’s great attractions. In this issue, you will also find an eclectic mix of articles, including from our regular contributors, that are informative and entertaining.

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PEPPERS ON THE POINT – Lake Rotorua Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua overlooking the sacred island of Mokoia sits Peppers on the Point, a luxury 5 star rated boutique lodge. Choose accommodation from lakeview lodge suites, self-contained cottage suites or apartment style.

Unwind and relax on 5 acres of peaceful, tranquil, and beautifully manicured grounds. You can enjoy the many onsite activities on offer, from tennis, massages in our spa treatment room, feeding the petting animals, or just reading a book at the lake edge.

Fine dining can be enjoyed in the Mains Restaurant where an a la carte menu is on offer. There is an extensive list of International or NZ fine wines. We work with the local suppliers and pick from our very own vegetable and fruit gardens. Breakfast is served daily, and lunches or picnics can be pre-arranged to enjoy the lakeside or to take with you on an adventure with one of the many Rotorua tours or attractions.

On site is a purpose-built stone chapel and a reception venue where we cater to exclusive and intimate weddings. We also host several special events throughout the year, concentrating on showcasing exciting food and wine degustation’s. The property is perfect for enjoying a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary.

It is hard to believe the property is only minutes from the centre of Rotorua and within easy commute to the many adventure activities and cultural experiences on offer in this destination.

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Takahē Take To The Skies In partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC), Air New Zealand helped fly 15 takahē from Invercargill to Nelson where the birds will be release into the Kahurangi National Park.

Each bird was housed in its own carrier and made honorary members of Air New Zealand’s ‘infrequent flyers’ loyalty programme.

Flying the takahē on their ATR aircraft is a way Air New Zealand can help DOC get these flightless birds safely to their new home. Increasing the numbers of takahē in the wild is a critical step towards once again having multiple takahē populations living in their natural South Island grassland habitats.

The longstanding partnership with DOC has seen Air New Zealand transport 245 takahē over the years and over 4000 threatened species around Aotearoa.”

Takahē are one of New Zealand’s most vulnerable birds with about 450 left in the world. In 2018 DOC released 30 takahē into the park in orddr to establish new wild polpulations within their former range.

(Images supplied by Air New Zealand)

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New Zealand & Australia: the Anzac Legend On April 25 we commemorate the Gallipoli landings in 1915. The day has become one of major importance where New Zealanders and Australians went to war to defend their countries’ values and lifestyle.

Last year Jacinda Adern, spoke about Anzac Day as a time to “reflect on the contribution made by every New Zealander who has served in war and conflict”. Former prime minister, Helen Clarke, described the experience of the Anzacs at Gallipoli as “a defining stage in the evolution of New Zealand … in the mosaic that makes up … New Zealand”. The reason New Zealand can view the Anzac legend as a part of the “mosaic” of its national identity is that we also have Waitangi Day, which is New Zealand’s defining founding document.

While, across the ditch, they have Australia Day to mark the arrival of the First Fleet it can be argued that they do not have a comparable “founding document” or historical event such as Waitangi Day. There is also no immediate likelihood that a change in their constitution such as the declaration of a republic is about to emerge to rival Anzac Day. By the late 1990s, Anzac has become Australia’s key national myth as is it now seen as Australia’s national day. Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, in his 2020 Anzac speech recalled the words of their World War II leader, John Curtin, who reminded Australia that the original Anzacs handed on a torch – “clenched and carried high” – and that it is passed on to every generation of Australians.

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Many New Zealanders continue to see Anzac Day as a less problematic national day. In January 2005, New Zealand’s then-deputy prime minister, Michael Cullen, argued that Anzac Day was perceived as “less contentious” than Waitangi Day, which has previously been associated with protests by New Zealand’s indigenous peoples.

In New Zealand, Anzac Day allows both Māori and Pakeha to unite for a common cause, rather than fighting one another as they did in the New Zealand Wars. The Anzac unity avoids the stains of colonialism and frontier violence in its celebration of foundational history. Both Australia and New Zealand are conveniently imagined as being “made” as nations elsewhere. Unlike the haunted history of colonisation, it hails the spirit of thousands of men who died “honourable” deaths in the hills of the Gallipoli Peninsula and the mudfields of the Western Front.

At a time when it seems both New Zealanders and Australians are increasingly keen to assert and celebrate a unique identity, they recognise Anzac Day as a central marker of their nationhood.

1938 LAGONDA LG6 Lagonda, a British engineering company, was originally set up in 1906 by an American Wilber Gunn. In the early years, it exported utility cars to Russia but by the mid 1930’s it had become one of the worlds most prestigious marques.

The Lagonda LG6 was produced from 1937 to 1940 and was announced at the 1937 London Motor Show. The 4.5-Litre Meadows engine was retained, but it was also developed and refined to produce greater horsepower output. The chassis was also a completely new design by W.O. Bentley and featured an independent front suspension system with long torsion bars.

The car had tremendous performance with a top speed of 100 mph, but the thoroughly modern chassis and body design completely altered the character of these cars, and, deservedly, they took their place amongst the great automobiles of the Classic Era.

If war had not broken out, there is no knowing what Bentley might have done with his six-cylinder car.

The Autocar magazine said of Lagonda’s LG6 in June 1938, “The much improved 4.5 … comes up to expectations...

It is doubtful whether a fast car has ever been made so steady and yet so comfortable. It is almost uncannily easy to take this car round bends at high speeds and at the same time the insulation offered to passengers is of the highest order.” The Lagonda, pictured here, was in attendance at the March meeting of the HVCCC.

Hamilton Vintage & Classic Car Club It was a foggy morning that greeted participants in April’s Classics Car Meet, Boot Sale and Breakfast but, as the morning progressed the fog lifted and the sun came out.

Considering it was in the middle of the Easter long weekend there was a fantastic turnout of classic machinery from vintage to moderns on display and when the sun came through so did the people. The public were out enjoying the cars and sunshine.

The Classics Boot Sale was also in evidence with a few bargains changing hands and the JukeBox Diner was doing a roaring trade with its Buffet Breakfast and coffee.

The JukeBox Diner car of the day was awarded to a very nice 1946 Ford Coupe.

1968 Renault Floride

1968 Holden Premier

1959 Ford Thunderbird

1959 Ford Thunderbird

Classics Museum cash prizes were awarded as follows. Runner up: 1959 Ford Thunderbird 3rd place: A nicely restored 1960 Renault Floride (there is only two of these vehicles licenced in New Zealand).

The furthest travelled prize went to a gentleman from Auckland who was driving a 1968 Holden Premier.

Another very enjoyable Classics Car Meet.

Richard Moore, President HVCCC

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Libraries Celebrate 150 Years of Serving the Tauranga Community

Prime Recipe

One hundred fifty years ago, the pakeha settlement of Tauranga numbered less than 250 households, road transport was powered by horse or donkey, and the few roads that weren’t dirt were made of white pipi shell.

Try these easy-to-bake cinnamon spiced pumpkin muffins as a mid-morning snack, or for an autumn afternoon tea.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

On 7 April 1871, three men had a meeting at the Masonic Hotel about providing reading material to the local community. Little did they know this would sow the seeds of the library that we now have today.

• 225g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon • 100g caster sugar • 50g soft light brown sugar • 200g cooked pumpkin mashed (or puréed) • 2 large eggs • 125g slightly salted butter, melted

Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with muffin cases. Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and both sugars together in a large bowl. Break up any lumps of brown sugar by rubbing them between your fingers.

Whisk the purée and eggs together in a jug, then add to the dry ingredients with the melted butter. Whisk for 1-2 mins with an electric hand whisk until just combined.

Bake for 15 mins until golden and risen and a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Lift onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Will keep for three days in an airtight container.

The public library in Tauranga predated the newspaper, the fire station and even the first brewery.

The Tauranga Library’s central branch started in Harrington Street and occupied two other buildings on Willow Street before moving to its present location.

Tauranga City libraries now have four locations throughout the city, including a new mobile library and issue over a million books each year.

Libraries are places of diverse events and activities where different generations and people from all avenues of life can gather. The evolution into community hubs means the new design needs to be multipurpose and incorporate communal spaces, as well as being a place for learning.

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Keeping Our District’s History Alive!

The Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum comprises a fascinating collection of objects from the last century, some Māori and European artefacts, displays about the life of the early settlers, working steam engines and vintage machinery, as well as some historic buildings which are set in beautiful gardens.

The late Arthur Sheward purchased sections of land at Holdens Bay in 1953. The museum was founded to preserve and display Sheward’s vast collection of artefacts. In 1969 the Te Amorangi Trust was formed to look after the museum and the site.

The museum was based on the beautifully restored Douslin House. Built in 1925 it reflects the architecture of colonial Rhodesia, where Horace Douslin lived before developing an Ayrshire stud farm in Rotorua. The original farm house is now home to photographic and phonographic equipment, clocks and a full collection of vintage household items – so different from those taken for granted today.

Over the years various other buildings and sheds have been added to the museum grounds, including the Whakarewarewa Post Office from 1906, where some of New Zealand’s postal and telecommunications history is displayed. There’s ‘Evansville’ – consisting of a furnished, original Kauri cottage from the 1920s, a well stocked general store and a hat shop, as well as the old Rotorua Jail. Apart from a two bunk cell, the jail accommodates an embroidery shop and saddlery and cobbler equipment. ‘Te Whare’ (Sheward House) holds a small but excellent display of remainders of the Mount Tarawera eruption and some of Arthur Sheward’s fine collection of Māori artefacts. Horse-drawn carts, vintage machinery and farm equipment are exhibited in the Barn.

The Power House contains a 1927 Bellis & Morcom steam powered electrical generating set and switchboard along with numerous electrical instruments. The Engine Shed’s centre section is taken up by various stationary engines, that were used to power water pumps, vacuum pumps and saws, once used by New Zealand factories before becoming obsolete. The shed also houses an impressive forestry display.

The second Sunday of each month is live “Steam Day” at the museum. That’s when the eight operational steam engines come to life! They get powered by the steam that’s generated by a wood burning 8hp Anderson smoke tube boiler.

Children exploring and enjoying their visit at the museum

Volunteer Ian doing some maintenance on the Anderson boiler

Of special interest in this display is a David Murray horizontal engine, approximately from the late 1800s, because of it’s age and being made in New Zealand. After the Second World War it was used to run a generator at the Spa Hotel in Taupo, and it is reputed to have produced the first steam generated electricity in New Zealand.

View of Douslin house and the museum grounds

An important part of the museum is its workshop. Here the volunteers get together to restore and maintain steam engines, machinery and other items, work on projects, build and create displays and simply socialise. The museum aims to provide a place and resources for the volunteers (in particular for the retired ones) to be able to continue using and sharing their trades, knowledge and skills for the museum’s benefit as well as for their own – to make, build and keep busy.

At the Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum visitors have various opportunities for handson exploration. Many exhibits can be touched, picked up or tried out. There are several displays where the visitors can manually operate small items of machinery, to see and find out for themselves how things work. Especially the manual water pumps are very popular with the children. Interactive and educational – a visit to the Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum is an interesting and fun experience suitable for the whole family!

43-45 Robinson Avenue, Holdens Bay, Rotorua. Phone: (07) 345 9525. Email: teamorangimuseum@xtra.co.nz. Opening Hours: Thursday and Sunday, 10am-4pm, groups by appointment any day. Cost: Adults $15 (Bay of Plenty locals $10), Children FREE (15 years and under).

Prime Riddles 5. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

8. A is the brother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. So how is D related to A?

3. A man dies of old age on his 25 birthday. How is this possible?

6. A woman shoots her husband, then holds him underwater for five minutes. Next, she hangs him.

Right after, they enjoy a lovely dinner. Explain?

9. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most?

4. I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?

7. A man pushes his car to a hotel and tells the owner he’s bankrupt.

Why?

1. What month of the year has 28 days?

2. You walk into a room that contains a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle and a fireplace. What would you light first?

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Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick Rotorua is known the world over for its Te Arawa culture, active landscape and the manaakitanga its visitors have enjoyed for more than 200 years.

There is a deep, rich and enduring story that is embedded in even the newest experience you can enjoy and that’s what makes Rotorua so special – both for visitors and we proud locals who call this place home.

Rotorua is an ideal destination for a break or holiday for people of all ages and its appeal for the over 50s was highlighted for me recently when we hosted the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association’s 65th national rally and AGM over Easter weekend. The event attracted about 1100 people, staying in their campervans at our race course and they had an absolute blast while in our district, making the most of a wide variety of activities and attractions. They checked out everything from mountainbiking in our vast, worldrenowned Whakarewarewa Forest trails network, to paddling on Lake Rotorua, taking in our fantastic geothermal parks like Te Puia and other attractions, soaking in our hotpool complexes, and enjoying the fantastic range of cafes and restaurants on offer.

There are an absolute multitude of experiences here in Rotorua that really do cater to all ages – too many to tackle in just one visit!

I am extremely proud to be a long-time resident and mayor of this wonderful district where partnerships are how we get things done “the Rotorua way” and where there is always something changing to keep visitors coming back for more.

We have recently upgraded some of our famous forest amenities, with plans to do more in future, and we are making great strides in upgrading the central city lakefront reserve that has attracted visitors from far and wide for many years.

Many of our long-time attractions have been upgraded in recent years and/or are now offering new products and experiences, and if you haven’t visited Rotorua for a few years you will notice that we’ve kept adding to our offerings.

We are also continuing to progress with work on our beloved Rotorua Museum and performing arts centre which had to close for earthquake strengthening and will re-open with a fresh new look and offerings. In the meantime, you can enjoy museum activities “outside the walls” and we continue to host a raft of events.

Meanwhile, our shared path network continues to grow, providing opportunities to enjoy our city by bike as part of ongoing work to upgrade our roading network.

Swamp Kauri Aids in Discovery A new study by UNSW Sydney, the South Australian Museum, NIWA and the University of Waikato using ancient swamp kauri from Northland shows that a temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42 000 years ago sparked major climate shifts leading to global environmental change and mass extinctions.

This dramatic turning point in Earth’s history was triggered by a reversal of Earth’s magnetic poles and changing solar winds. The ancient New Zealand kauri trees have been preserved in sediments for over 40 000 years and scientists could use these to measure, and date the spike in atmospheric radiocarbon levels caused by the collapse of the Earth’s magnetic field. Around 40 000 years ago the the north and south pole swapped places entirely. After about 800 years they swapped back again. This new ancient kauri timescale has helped to reveal what happened during a dramatic period in Earth’s history. The team were able to reconstruct a chain of environmental and extinction events using climate modelling and the kauri records.

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A visit to Rotorua is as active or inactive as you want or need it to be.

If you’re not sure and want some help the lovely staff at our iSite can help you plan a wonderful itinerary to suit your interests and you can check out what events are coming up by visiting our Rotorua Nui events website.

Nau mai ki Rotorua – come and see us at our place. You will be most welcome.

5 Best Small Dog Breeds for Seniors Dogs can make delightful pets, but before you decide to take on this new responsibility, please look into and consider carefully the needs of dogs and remember that these animals will rely on you to meet their needs every day of the year. Many dogs can live 15 years or longer but this is very dependent on the dog’s breed and size. Here is a brief guide to which small breeds are best for seniors. Keep in mind, too, that each dog is unique in personality, so it’s best to ask your vet or the SPCA about the specific temperament of your potential pup. Most all breeds of smaller, long-haired pups, absolutely needs regular visits to a professional groomer. This ensures not only that their fur is trimmed and cleaned, but also that their skin and teeth are well taken care of.

1. Maltese

2. Pomeranian

3. Bichon Frise

4. Poodle

For those looking for the quintessential little white lap dog, Maltese is a wonderful option.

Another great option for seniors looking to adopt small, Pomeranians are easy to handle and are able to be taken with you.

This is a breed that meets at the intersection of small breed and a perfect companion. Pomeranians tend to hold a perfect balance between chill and snuggly, and energetic and playful.

Although all dogs make perfect companions, Bichon Frise is a breed that specializes in companionship. They are noted as having a “happygo-lucky” attitude about them, and are extremely friendly. The America Kennel Club describes them as “operating under the assumption that there are no strangers, just friends they haven’t met yet,” which is perfect for seniors who have frequent company or would enjoy taking their pup to places with new people.

For seniors that suffer with intense allergies or respiratory issues, a poodles’ dander carries a low-risk of causing allergic reactions.

Not only are they easy on the allergies, but they’re also known as one of the most intelligent breeds due to their instinctive intelligence.

This makes them extremely easy to train, especially for retrieving something.

This breed is easy to train, loves to sit in their owner’s lap and are easy to take with you anywhere you wish to go.

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5. Scottish or Yorkshire Terrier Scottish or Yorkshire Terriers make excellent pets for those in need of a hypoallergenic companion.

This breed also makes an excellent guard or alert dog.

Known for their small size and big mouth, terriers will likely bark to let you know someone is entering your home, good or bad. Light weight, easy to train and devoted, a terrier or terriermix might be the perfect “playful lapdog” for you and your home.

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Tributes to Prince Philip The statement from the Palace read: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”

Prince Philip has been widely praised for the steadfast support and guidance he gave The Queen throughout their married life and there was an outpouring of grief across the country and throughout the world after the passing of the duke.

Prime minister, Jacinda Adern: “On behalf of the New Zealand people and the Government, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Her Majesty and to all the Royal Family.”

Australia’s prime minister Scott Morrison: “The duke’s life was one of the duty and of service, of loyalty and honour.

Memories of him will of course tell stories of his candour, and a unique and forceful and authentic personality.

But above all, he was a man who was steadfast, who could be relied upon, always standing by his Queen.”

Joe Biden the American president: “Over the course of his 99-year life, he saw our world change dramatically and repeatedly. “From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye - Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family.

Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau described Prince Philip as a “man of great purpose and conviction”. “Prince Philip contributed so much to the social fabric of our country - and the world”.

From the Kremlin Vladimir Putin expressed “deep condolences”. “Many important events in the modern history of your country are associated with the name of His Royal Highness,” Mr Putin wrote. “He rightfully enjoyed respect among the British and international authority.”

French president Emmanuel Macron said the Duke had “lived an exemplary life defined by bravery, a sense of duty and commitment to the youth and the environment”.

German chancellor Angela Merkel: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Prince Philip. His friendship with Germany, his straightforwardness and his sense of duty will not be forgotten.”

UK prime minister Boris Johnson: “So we mourn today with Her Majesty The Queen, we offer our condolences to her and to all her family and we give thanks, as a nation and a Kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.”

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Polynesian Spa At the heart of Aotearoa’s geothermal region lies Polynesian Spa, a world-class, luxury spa and natural mineral bathing retreat, nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua.

Share a slice of nostalgia with your whānau by showing off the historic hot pools New Zealanders have grown up loving. With nearly 50 years of rich history, New Zealand’s original geothermal bathing adventure provides wellness and relaxation for all ages – perfect for a shared multigenerational experience. Whether it’s the fun-filled family area or the world-class deluxe lake, Polynesian Spa has something for you, your kids, and their kids too!

As we approach the colder seasons it’s important to take time and destress, our waters hold natural healing properties that provide muchneeded relief from long-lasting aches and pains.

Channelling the geothermal marvels of Rotorua, streams from two natural springs are funnelled into the 28 mineral pools at Polynesian Spa. The slightly acidic Priest Spring, named after Father Mahoney, a Catholic Priest who was ‘cured’ of his crippling arthritis from bathing in the waters in 1878, relieves tired muscles, aches, and pains.

While the alkaline waters of the Rachel Spring are historically said to bless those who lay in the water with ageless beauty.

This natural phenomenon cornerstones the rich legacy behind Polynesian Spa. By combining ancient healing practices with modern techniques, Polynesian Spa is frequently recognised as one of the top 10 spas in the world – visit today to experience a piece of historic New Zealand.

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Humbly Yours

By Chris Packer

Have you noticed that as soon as something becomes socially unacceptable it becomes collectible?

The most recent example of this trend was the withdrawal of some Dr Seuss titles from publication and sale (we have none of his books in stock at present). Some worn out old copies were being traded for $100s.

1. What’s the biggest animal in the world?

This month I am talking about smoking memorabilia. The habit of pipe, cigar and cigarette smoking and all the additional paraphernalia that went with it has become a collector’s delight.

2. Which country is brie cheese originally from?

Starting with the tins and packets that tobacco was packed in, right down to the end result; the ashtrays where the burnt out remains were deposited. At HUMBLE we’ve seen platter size ashtrays where several smokers could rest their burning sticks between puffs, down to small fine china ashtrays that women kept in their handbags for their personal use.

Richly decorated cigarette holders were an added accessory for women who wished to avoid nicotine stained fingers and look as glamorous as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

With a glowing cigarette holder in one elegantly poised hand and a tiny ashtray in the other a woman was free to mobilise and socialise among a roomful of guests.

Cigarette lighters in a variety of shapes and sizes are very collectible, and also the sterling silver Vesta (match holders).

Booklets of tear off matches were widely produced as advertising and promotional material available everywhere as free gifts to loyal and potential customers. Hotels, motels, restaurants, clubs, airlines, and bars all displayed bowls full of these forms of advertising. Even your small local businesses like mechanics and plumbers touted their services through match book advertising.

Along with calendar give-aways the matches were an item that customers used and viewed every day.

The match books became collectible.

They were free. They were useful.

They were souvenirs of places you had been, things you had done. Hundreds of these match books have found their way to HUMBLE. What to do with them? Maybe useful to make interesting talking point displays.

The matches themselves will probably never light a cigarette but they are examples of a time and a place where smoking knew no barriers.

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3. What is the capital of Iceland?

8. Which New Zealander was the first to win an Olympic track gold medal?

9. Who is the highest spiritual leader of Tibet?

4. What name was given to a bulldozer adapted for military purposes in World War II? 5. Put these Tom Hanks films in chronological order: Catch Me If You Can, Forrest Gump, The Terminal, Bridge Of Spies 6. How many elements are there in the periodic table?

7. Which language has the most words (according to dictionary entries)?

10. To a single decimal point, many kilometers in a mile?

11. How many time zones are there in Russia?

12. What’s the national flower of Japan?

13. Who invented the World Wide Web, and when?

14. Which driver has won the most Formula 1 championships?

15. What is a maimai?

Answers on page 31

Did you know that Rotorua became New Zealand’s first bilingual city and district in August 2017?

The launch of Rotorua Reorua meant that the city of Rotorua was now set to become a place where the learning of both Māori and English is supported and encouraged. Back in 1880, the Fenton Agreement was signed between Ngāti Whakaue and the Crown where the iwi gifted lands to the Crown to build the city of Rotorua.

The people who signed the Fenton Agreement had hoped that the partnership would make sure Te Arawa heritage was preserved and that te reo Māori would have the same value as English.

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This has not always happened. Even though Rotorua is proudly known as a centre for Māori culture and manaakitanga, te reo Māori is not spoken as much as English. The Rotorua Lakes Council emphasided that the challenge is to create a place where Rotorua citizens can collectively nurture, protect, embrace and promote te reo Māori. English is the unofficial common language in Aotearoa and it’s up to us to ensure te reo becomes a common language written, read, heard and spoken.

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Prime Walks

By Ceana Priest

Pukemokemoke

Take the kids for a picnic among beautiful native bush and if their legs are up for it, hike to the summit for views across the Waikato Plains.

This 40-hectare reserve has a network of trails that explore a lowland forest filled with kauri, tōtara, mataī, kawakawa and hundreds more species of native flora.

Pukemokemoke is a popular picnic destination with its a spacious clearing surrounded by dense bush. And, there’s a shelter and toilet just a short stroll from the car park.

The walk to the clearing is suitable for buggies although they’ll need to be lifted over a farm gate near the entrance.

Aiming for the 166-metre summit? Best leave the buggy at home because there are plenty of stairs and uneven dirt paths. This loop starts on the other side of Mangatea Stream up the steps. The path zigzags past native ferns, regenerating kauri, and masses of kawakawa trees renowned for their medicinal use. Visit the old stopover Māori pā/fortified village where glimpses of deep trenches and food pits are visible beneath the encroaching undergrowth.

From the trig there are views in all directions across swampy lands and alluvial plains, including Pukemokemoke’s sister peaks Taupiri and Pirongia for your next adventure.

As you make your way to the log hauler site, listen for kererū softly “cooing” in the tree canopy or watch acrobatic pīwakawaka/fantail flittering between branches. On your right before the clearing, kids can build rustic forest huts or swing beneath lofty trees.

HISTORY:

Pukemokemoke is a greywacke hill surrounded by the Hamilton Basin.

The basin’s rim is mainly uplifted greywacke rock from tectonic plate movement about five million years ago. Human activity has dramatically changed the ecology of this peak; hundreds of acres of flax burnt to a crisp in the early 1900s – twice – which forced the closure of a nearby flax mill; kauri, rimu and kahikatea were logged on its southern slopes in the late 1940s before being floating down the Waikato River for milling at Mercer; and grazing cattle stripped the forest undergrowth and prompted an infestation of gorse and hangehange/privet. In 1990, Pukemokemoke was gifted to the nation by David Johnstone, a major shareholder of the Orini Downs Station which owned the land. Green-thumbed volunteers are restoring biodiversity by eradicating pest species and planting native trees and shrubs.

FACILITIES: Toilets near clearing.

TIME: Allow 1 min one-way to the

DOGS: Dogs on leads.

ACCESSIBILITY: Boardwalks,

HOW TO GET THERE: The entrance

dirt paths and steps.

clearing or 1 hour and 30 min to complete loop to trig.

is off Tauhei Road beside the quarry.

mum raising an explorer called ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ceana is a Hamilton stream s. After struggling to find

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“Senior Moments” = memory loss?

Everyone experiences the occasional “senior moment” as they age. You may misplace everyday items, fail to recall the name of someone you just met, or forget to do something.

While these memory slips can be embarrassing and stressful, they usually don’t mean that you are on a path to dementia. Some degree of memory lapses is a normal part of aging, but frequent forgetfulness should be checked out by your doctor, as it could be a symptom of an underlying treatable health problem. For example, insomnia, anxiety, and depression can affect brain functions, including memory.

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Even though most memory lapses are not cause for concern, you can take measures to manage and improve your existing brain skills. Adopting various lifestyle behaviours is one way There are steps you can take to enhance your memory and help to delay or even prevent dementia. Lydia Cho, a neuropsychologist with Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital, suggests focusing on DANCERS, a set of lifestyle criteria created

by Dr. James Ellison, former director of the geriatric psychiatry program at McLean.

DANCERS – to support your brain and memory

D

Disease management. Maintain a healthy weight, don’t smoke, and keep blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels in line to help preserve cognitive function.

A

Activity. Any cardio exercise, like walking, swimming, and playing sports, is good for brain health. “Cardio can increase energy in the brain by improving oxygen and blood flow,” says Cho.

N

Nutrition. Poor nutrition leads to poor brain health.

The DASH, MIND, and Mediterranean diets emphasise whole fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fatty fish, and healthy fats.

C

Cognitive stimulation. “Challenge your brain regularly,” says Cho. “The more you engage your brain, the more likely you can retain memory.” Brainfit® for Life classes are a great tool to teach you how to get started.

E

Engagement. Research continues to show a reliable link between isolation and lower cognitive function.

Any kind of social engagement is helpful.

R

Relaxation. Your brain needs adequate downtime.

Do activities that you find relaxing, whether it’s exercise, yoga, meditation, reading, or bathing.

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Sleep. Sleep is when your brain cleans out toxins.

To get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, practice good sleep hygiene. Examples: Set a sleep schedule and stick to it. Avoid any electronic devices for at least an hour before bedtime.

Give yourself a quick brain/memory check…. Without turning back: What is the picture on the front of this magazine? How many text messages have you received so far today? What colour is Prince Philip's uniform on page 11? You will find the answer elsewhere in this magazine.

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Skyline Rotorua World-famous for a reason, Skyline Rotorua is your ticket to an unforgettable holiday.

Catering for all types of visitors – from adrenalin junkies through to leisure seekers, there is an abundance of activities to ensure your day is extraordinary.

Make sure your camera is fully charged before boarding an eightseater Gondola for a tranquil ride up Rotorua’s iconic Mount Ngongotaha.

Overlooking Lake Rotorua, you’ll experience spectacular views of the lake, the city of Rotorua and the steaming geothermal wonders that abound throughout the area.

No need to muck around if you want to get your adrenalin pumping; jump aboard the Luge. The part go-cart, part toboggan is gravity-fuelled with full rider control over speed and direction using a unique braking and steering system.

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The Luge is great for any age (our oldest rider is 101) and small children can ride with adults. Choose between the sweeping bends of the scenic track as it meanders through a Redwood Forest or, for the more adventurous, try the intermediate track. From the bottom, jump aboard the chairlift and do it all again – once is never enough!

Pop into the Volcanic Hills Winery and Tasting Room. You can relax with a glass of wine, or enjoy a tasting – with or without a delectable platter.

The wine is made at the bottom of the hill from grapes sourced from New Zealand’s premium winegrowing regions – bringing great New Zealand wine straight to the people in a tasting room that has arguably the best view from a tasting room anywhere in the world.

Autumn at Hamilton Gardens Autumn has arrived in the Waikato, bringing foggy mornings and cooler temperatures with it.

Although summer is always the peak period for visitors and events, this time of year has its own appeal at Hamilton Gardens. It is spectacular to see parts of the gardens transformed by a riot of seasonal colour. As poet Robert Frost said “Nothing gold can stay” so make sure you come along and enjoy before winter takes hold.

The Japanese Garden of Contemplation is normally monochromatic, all the better to create a zen frame of mind. But autumn is the exception as the maple trees take on fiery red and orange colours, creating vibrant reflections in the garden’s still waters.

Ornate and orderly throughout the year, the Italian Renaissance Garden also transformed in autumn by the changing colours of the virginia creeper and grape vines. The wall of the Medici Court facing the amphitheatre and the wooden archway berceaux in the upper area of the garden have to be seen to be believed.

Outside of the Enclosed Gardens, other areas of the large parklands will be touched by the magic of autumn. Turtle Lake by the Gate 1 car park is surrounded by tall deciduous trees which change with the seasons. The Hamilton Gardens Cafe is the best spot to admire these trees. Enjoy a hot drink on the sheltered balcony overlooking the lake and soak up the colours.

Autumn is also a significant time of year for Te Parapara. This traditional Maaori productive garden is due for its annual hauhake (traditional harvest). Several rare varieties of heritage kuumara (sweet potato) are grown here and will be carefully harvested as part of a ritual led by members of Ngaati Wairere.

Despite the colder weather, it’s also an excellent time for a stroll along the river pathway. Bundle up and enjoy a picnic alongside the Waikato River, surrounded by the changing colours of the swamp cypress trees. If your starting point is the Hamilton Gardens, then access to the riverside is via the pathways next to the Rogers Rose Garden.

New Research Finds Elders Living in Fear of COVID-19 Tauranga social gerontologist Carole Gordon says New Zealand needs to restore social connectedness for our Elders who are anxiously limiting their lives because they fear COVID-19.

All 26 people who have died in New Zealand from COVID-19 were older people.

Carole undertook research into the impact of COVID-19 on Elders, finding that while Elders felt safe and wellinformed during the 2020 lockdowns, they are still afraid to go out, are limiting their lives, and are experiencing high levels of social disconnectedness and hardship.

About 30,000 people over 65 live in Tauranga City – about 20 percent of the population compared to 15 per cent nationwide – with projections this will increase by nine percent in the next 10 years.

Tauranga people aged between 70 and 98 years were interviewed by Carole, including Māori and Pasifika participants.

Two of those interviewed referred to talking to their mailbox during their COVID-19 isolation and others spoke of harrowing experiences, including a woman separated from her disabled adult daughter in a rest home who became extremely ill during their separation. Many have given up social activities outside their home since the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Elders were locked up for eight weeks (socially isolating a week earlier than the general population) and did it proudly as a duty. Nobody has thanked them. It’s like ‘they are invisible anyway so we didn’t notice’” says Carole.

She says she was shocked by the stories of the research participants.

“Their stories show that the system failed them. People were designing and learning new protocols and systems, but there is more learning to do. The fragility of older people today illustrates that.”

The DHB has recognised that it is really important to recognise the value that Elders have in the community and this research clearly aligns to the work the Bay of Plenty DHB are undertaking around supporting people to age well in our communities.

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Hamilton in 21st Spot of World’s Top Smart Cities

Not only is Hamilton New Zealand’s “Most Beautiful City” Hamilton City Council has now also been ranked 21st in the 2021 Top 50 Smart City Governments in the world by Eden Strategy Institute.

More than 230 municipalities submitted entries to make the list, with Hamilton applying for the first time this year.

The rankings assess each city’s governance on 10 key indicators for achieving smart city outcomes, such as increasing citizen participation, improving service delivery, and enhancing digital inclusion.

The top five ranked cities lists Singapore as the number one, followed by Seoul, London, Barcelona and Helsinki.

Hamilton is New Zealand’s highest placed council, ahead of Wellington (33rd) and Christchurch (43rd).

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The Top 50 Smart City Governments was first conducted in 2019, with London then ranked in first place.

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Catering is all done on site and delicious home cooked meals are provided with our meat being sourced from a local butchery and fruit and vegetables from local suppliers.

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ton. This building Hamilton c. 1906-1910 – View of the Post Office at Hamil 1/2-001341-G) replaced a wooden Post Office in 1906. (National Library Ref.

Tauranga c. 1910s to 1930s – Strand from Coronation Pier looking up Wharf Street. (Tauranga City Libraries Image 20-180)

Hamilton 1951 – Hamilton Lake (National Library Ref. WA-26

607-F)

Tauranga c. 1920s – Public Works Department Wharf at Mount Maunganui in the 1920s. Also known as the horseshoe wharf.

(Tauranga City Libraries Image 20-183)

ROTORUA: PRINCE’S GATE HOTEL c. early 1900S – In 1906 the hotel was purchased for nearly $9,000 by Mr Moss Davis, father of Sir Ernest Hyam Davis a New Zealand businessman and Mayor of Auckland City from 1935 to 1941. (Image supplied courtesy of Prince’s Gate Hotel) 22

Behind the architectural elegance of this historically significant building lies a story of turbulence, uncertainty, and painstaking determination to ensure a secure future for this treasured legacy.

The Hotel was built originally in 1897 in Waihi, some 120 km’s north of Rotorua, from Kauri timber which was celebrated for its unsurpassed building qualities. It has endured trials and tribulations during its long and eventful history but remains today a prominent showpiece in the very heart of Rotorua.

taken by Whites Aviation.

ROTORUA 1975 – Aerial photograph 5-G) (National Library Ref. WA-7271

In the early 1900’s, Waihi was a thriving town, the third largest in New Zealand (after Auckland and Wellington). Many hotels and public houses sprang up to cater to the demands of the miners and visitors that occupied the town. One of the finest of these establishments was the New Central Hotel, later to become The Prince’s Gate Hotel.

When the influenza epidemic hit Waihi after the First World War the Hotel became a hospital and served a great purpose within the local community.

However, after the epidemic was over, it was decided to move the hotel to the fast expanding tourist town of Rotorua. It was considered that the Hotel would be most suitable for tourist accommodation.

So, in 1920, nail by nail and board by board, the hotel was dismantled and transferred by horse-drawn wagon to the Waihi Railway Station. The timber and fittings were duly taken by rail to Rotorua where it is believed that the original builder of the Hotel, Mr Morgan, was employed to reassemble the hotel. The Hotel was structure remained almost unchanged from the original.

Its new location was superbly positioned at the corner of Arawa and Hinemaru Streets. It sits directly opposite the entrance to the stunning Government Gardens and Bath House Museum, both accessed through the Commemorative Archway Gates.

The sign at these gates read: “The wooden arches that grace the entrance to the Government Gardens once spanned the intersection of Fenton and Hinemoa Streets. Designed to represent the royal crown, they were erected in 1901 to honour the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York” The newly reassembled Hotel was finally re-opened in 1921 appropriately named as “The Prince’s Gate Hotel” and has retained this name ever since.

ROTORUA c. 1908-1915 – Shows the sanatorium building and a roadway in the foreground. Newly planted trees line the road on either side.

(National Library Ref. 1/2-001499-G)

ROTORUA 1947 – Blue Baths, Rotorua, includes Government The Bath House (Rotorua Museum) and thermal area.

Gardens,

(National Library Ref. WA-07524-G)

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ANZAC Day 2021 Once again we come to that time of year; slightly chill, damp, foggy, when as a nation, we take pause to Remember Them, and hopefully to reflect on what actual sacrifice means. Last year was a unique experience with the nation performing a Stand To at their mailboxes, and one must say that the numbers taking part were rather impressive.

Before dawn on the 25th thousands of us across the country will rise quietly – not really the morning for a boisterous start to the day – possibly consume a sustaining draught, and make our way to cenotaphs and memorials both great and small, sometimes more than once in the day.

One has been attending Dawn Services for some time, rain, hail, fog or crystal clear morning, and if you, Gentle Reader, have not yet, perhaps this year is the one to start. One must say that by comparison to the privations experienced by the ANZACs, a bit of rain is nothing to complain about: if the Veterans can still make it, so can I.

This annual quasi-pilgrimage – one has never been able to afford the real thing – is certainly continuing to grow in popularity; crowds seem to be constantly growing.

New immigrants to these cloudy shores must find it a little odd at first, but they too turn out to mark a significant day in the history of their new home, learning a bit more about what it means to be a Kiwi each time.

And while the “Mondayising” exercise has gone ahead, the actual day is still significant for us for so many reasons, let alone the more obvious ones. This is not a day to “take some time off”, a mere holiday, this is a commemoration and it falls on the anniversary of the action remembered, not some other convenient time to garner votes, political clout, or communal goodwill towards those who claim to serve us.

ANZAC Day is a day to remember; a day to consider our own trials through different glasses; a day for reflection; perhaps even a day for a reality check in more modern parlance. One has to admit that when the going gets tough, as it does at times, even for a Modern Victorian, one has found oneself asking, “What would Colonel Malone do?” – a rather handy exercise in re-grounding oneself.

Take the time, Gentle Reader, if you can, and attend a Dawn Service this year. It is almost always moving, a trifle sombre, but quite uplifting, too.

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Help Your Community By Volunteering!

Dear Reader, Hi, I’m Shelley, Volunteer Coordinator at Waipuna Hospice. I’ve been tasked with coming up with a creative, appealing way to draw the attention of kind, considerate, and hardworking people to come on board as volunteers; as we really need the help right now.

You have no idea how hard this is. Firstly, because every one of our volunteers has a sincere reason for supporting us. Some know our service first-hand, some would like to meet new friends or learn new skills, while others just like shopping. These are very valid reasons to help.

However, the news can be positive “team of five million”. We have and will get through this. New Zealand is lucky. Our patients hear this...but it won’t help them.

I considered sharing a story about the impact that our volunteers have on the lives of our patients and their families, but there are so many heart felt stories that it was too hard to choose just one.

Volunteer at our shops and depots, all we need is one morning or afternoon of your time. Our shops are fun, vibrant, and buzzing with excitement. We have roles to suit everyone, from being on the till, sorting, pricing, displays, stacking shelves, the list goes on!

There is of course the effect COVID-19 has played on our service. People who are dying have it tough enough, but now they can’t get a hug when they need it, family from overseas cannot say goodbye and we are restricted by visits, PPE, and medical care just looks different. It’s not fair. Not fair at all; and it’s no one’s fault.

So, how can you help them?

Come join our team of five hundred! We will change the lives of others, both leaving this world and being left behind.

Kia Kaha, Shelley

To become a volunteer, please complete our form online: www.waipunahospice.org.nz/volunteer or call me on 07 552 4380 ext. 319 and let’s chat.

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Mystery Solved Recommendations; Retirement Villages Act The 103-year-old mystery of an unknown New Zealand Army captain buried in a cemetery in Belgium has been solved.

Grave I.E.20 at the Dochy Farm New British Cemetery has been confirmed as the final restingplace of Captain Ernest Charles Parry, 1st Battalion Auckland Infantry Regiment, who was killed on 6 October, 1917, during the Battle of Passchendaele.

Captain Parry, of Paeroa, is commemorated on the New Zealand Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing and until now, had no known grave.

There are 6290 members of the New Zealand Armed Forces who served during the First World War listed on memorials erected to those with no known graves. Given the considerable uncertainty typically surrounding such cases, a positive identification based purely on archival research is extremely rare.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission said that Captain Parry’s is the first successful identification case for a New Zealand casualty that it was aware of.

Consumer NZ is backing recommendations by the Retirement Commissioner to review the Retirement Villages Act and ensure better protection for residents.

Consumer NZ’s submission outlines problems it uncovered in a recent review of retirement village contracts. This review found contract terms that the organisation considers privilege village operators and risk leaving residents unfairly out of pocket.

A Consumer NZ survey of 1680 village residents found 63 percent were unhappy their agreement didn’t allow them to get any capital gains when their unit was sold. The survey also found low satisfaction among respondents with the fairness and readability of village contracts.

Consumer NZ believes a review of retirement villages legislation is needed to ensure residents are treated fairly. The vulnerability of many consumers living in retirement villages and the potential for significant financial harm from unfair terms provide strong grounds for reviewing the current framework.

Consumer NZ’s review of retirement village contracts was supported by a grant from The New Zealand Law Foundation. You can read more on the Consumer NZ website: consumer.org.nz

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New Memorial Plaza at Lakefront now Complete What was once just a thoroughfare (previously Memorial Drive) has been transformed into a brand new plaza providing a larger variety of parking options for lakefront visitors and space for events and markets.

Work began on this section of the Lakefront Redevelopment in September 2020 and was completed earlier this year. Memorial Plaza will now become one of the main lakefront meeting places and car parks. It is the first of a number of stages that will be finished at the lakefront throughout this year.

The new lakefront design aims to provide more space for people to gather, play, exercise and relax.

A key part of this was reconnecting the land and the water, as well as creating spaces for recreation that are uninterrupted by roads and vehicles.

The existing road along the lake edge will eventually be removed to prioritise pedestrian and cycle movement.

New car parks and a new playground will also be built.The playground will include a flying fox, a custom climbing tower with a slide, loop tracks, a half basketball court and toddler-specific play equipment. Once complete, the lakefront playground will be almost three times as big as the existing playground.

A brand new toilet block will also be built within the vicinity of the new playground and work on the lake edge continues. This work is scheduled to be complete later this year.

APRIL IN HISTORY 1982: The beginning of the Falkland Islands War as troops from Argentina invaded and occupied the British colony located near the tip of South America.

1915: New Zealanders and Australians landed on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula, in what is now Turkey.

1896: After a break of 1500

1932: Death of Phar Lap. He won 37 of his 51 races and 32 of his last 35, including the 1930 Melbourne Cup.

1995: Fourteen people

1806: Moehanga of Ngāpuhi became the first recorded Māori visitor to England.

years, the first Olympics of the modern era was held in Athens, Greece standing on a viewing platform at Cave Creek in Paparoa National Park on the West Coast died when it suddenly collapsed and fell into the creek-bed below.

1906: The San Francisco Earthquake struck at 5:13 am, followed by a massive fire that raged uncontrollably for three days resulting in the destruction of over 10,000 acres of property and 4,000 lives lost.

1994: The beginning of genocide in Rwanda as a plane carrying the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down.

1968: Wahine wrecked in Wellington Harbour. Fiftythree people lost their lives in New Zealand’s worst modern maritime disaster.

1865: After over 500,000

American deaths, the Civil War effectively ended as General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant.

1968: US Civil Rights leader

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis, Tennessee.

1912: The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage with more than 1500 lives lost.

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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan and fry 1¼ kg beef mince until browned – you may need to do this in batches. Set aside as it browns.

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1918: During World War I, the Red Baron (Manfred von Richtofen) was shot down and killed during the Battle of the Somme.

1864: Assault on Gate Pā (Pukehinahina). British forces suffered a humiliating defeat with 31 killed and 80 wounded despite vastly outnumbering their Māori adversaries.

1564: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born at Stratford-on-Avon, England.

You can’t go past a classic cottage pie for a satisfying Sunday lunch.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes to make and serves 10.

The left-overs freeze beautifully.

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1¼ kg beef mince 2 onions, finely chopped 3 carrots, chopped 3 celery sticks, chopped (optional) ½ a cup of frozen peas (optional) 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp tomato paste large glass red wine (optional) 850 ml beef stock 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce few thyme sprigs 2 bay leaves

1856: The first state secondary school in New Zealand, Nelson College, opened in temporary premises in Trafalgar St with a roll of just eight boys.

Put the other 2 tbsp olive oil into the pan, add 2 finely chopped onions, 3 chopped carrots and 3 chopped celery sticks and cook on a gentle heat until soft, about 20 mins.

Add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 3 tbsp plain flour and 1 tbsp tomato purée, increase the heat and cook for a few mins, then return the beef to the pan.

Pour over a large glass of red wine, if using, and boil to reduce it slightly before adding the 850ml beef stock, 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, a few thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves.

Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 45 mins. By this time the gravy should be thick and coating the meat.

Check after about 30 mins – if a lot of liquid remains, increase the heat slightly to reduce the gravy a little.

Season well, then discard the bay leaves and thyme stalks.

Meanwhile, make the mash. In a large saucepan, cover the 1.8kg potatoes which you’ve peeled and chopped, in salted cold water, bring to the boil and simmer until tender.

Drain well, then allow to steam-dry for a few mins. Mash well with the 225ml milk, 25g butter, and three-quarters of the 200g strong cheddar cheese, then season with freshly grated nutmeg and some salt and pepper.

Spoon the meat into 2 ovenproof dishes.

Pipe or spoon on the mash to cover.

Sprinkle on the remaining cheese.

Classic Cottages Pie

If eating straight away, heat oven to 220°C/200°C fan and cook for 25-30 mins, or until the topping is golden.

May

As the last leaves of autumn fall now is the time to protect your garden from frosts and harvest the ever classic Feijoa for warm winter crumbles.

What to Plant

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Now is a great time to plant Lilies (Lilium), they are easy to grow and can be planted any time between now and September.

Work bulb food into the planting area and cover the bulbs with 10cm of soil.

Autumn is the best time to plant new trees and shrubs as they can get established over the cooler, wetter winter months. Add some Tui Novatec Premium Fertiliser at planting time and tie to a support stake.

IN YOUR GARDEN

Garlic and Shallot bulbs are in store now and can be planted until late July.

New seasons Daphne, Camellias and Rhododendrons are arriving in store and add welcome colour to the garden in winter and early spring.

It’s your last chance to plant bulbs for a dazzling spring display.

Sow seeds of Beetroot, Broccoli, Broad Beans, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrots, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Swedes and Turnips directly into your garden bed.

Sow seeds of Alyssum, Calendula, Cineraria, Cornflower, Forget-me-not, Lobelia, Lupin, Nemesia, Statice, Stock, Sweetpea and Virginian stock.

Maintain As your Leeks grow, pile up the soil around the stems to provide support and keep the stem white.

Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails with Quash granules which are rain resistant making them longer lasting for winter use.

Bring frost tender patio plants into a sheltered position.

Prepare A greenhouse in the garden will allow you to continue to grow many salad vegetables like Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Capsicum in spite of cooler temperatures.

Mulch vegetables and fruit trees with Garden X Compost and Kolush Manuka Mulch.

Reduce watering of house plants and move them into warmer positions.

Feed citrus trees with Palmers Citrus Fertiliser to maintain foliage colour and good health.

Plan new roses to plant and prepare the soil by adding Garden X Compost. Palmers new seasons roses start arriving in store later this month.

Harvest

Harvest last Feijoas, Guavas and Tamarillos as they ripen.

Lift Dahlia tubers and Gladioli corms and store in a dry place ready for planting again in spring.

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Based at Te Puia in Rotorua, the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI) is the home of the national schools of carving (including pounamu and bone) and weaving, officially opening in 1967.

Within the first intake of young Māori men from around the country, eager to learn the skills of whakairo (carving) to preserve and promote these traditions, was a then 18-year-old Clive Fugill.

Fast forward 54 years and Clive is now the Tumu Whakarae or Master Carver for the Institute, continuing to share his passion and knowledge to the next generation of young Māori artists.

“I’ve stayed on with the Institute over the years because our own Master Carver John Taiapa, who was the first master of this school, said to us that you’ve come here to learn the art and pass it on too” Clive says.

“And that’s what has kept me here and kept me inspired to do what I do” he says.

Clive believes that although he has spent many years at NZMACI, guiding hundreds of young men through their carving journey, he is always learning new things even today.

“I learn from these young men too, so we all learn together. It’s a learning process” Clive says.

The New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Act (1963) sets out the Institute as a legal entity, as well as defining its functions to preserve, promote and perpetuate Māori arts and crafts.

As a recipient and guardian of a strong nationally focused cultural legacy, NZMACI has been able to position itself at the forefront of Māori cultural representation, locally, nationally and internationally.

“Most people outside of New Zealand see carving as something quite different as an art form and something that is unique and it is unique. It’s very special this place” Clive says.

Visit the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

See www.tepuia.com for more information.

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Some Useful Words We Never Use (Adapted from the Merriam-Webster online dictionary)

Presbyopia - noun : a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision If you’re not there yet, chances are it’s only a matter of time. When presbyopia sets in you probably need two things: reading glasses, and to face the fact that you’re middle aged. Presbyopia is a rare word, especially considering how common the condition is. The word traces back to the Greek presbys, meaning “old man.” If it reminds you of the word Presbyterian, that’s no coincidence.

That word traces back to Greek presbyteros, meaning “priest, elder,” itself a form of presbys.

Majuscule - noun : a large letter (such as a capital) We all learned in primary school that sentences start with a majuscule and end in a punctuation mark. What was that? You say your elementary education did not include the word majuscule? Well, we’re sorry for that. And if you’re an elementary school teacher perhaps you can do something to prevent this sad situation going forward.

Majuscule comes from the Latin majusculus, meaning “rather large,” and has referred to large letters like capitals since the early 18th century. It’s contrasted with minuscule. That’s right: that much-loved word for describing all things very small began as a noun referring to a lowercase letter but went on to have a life wholly independent of written language while majuscule languished in obscurity.

Geminate - adjective : arranged in pairs : duplicate Lots of things are geminate: chromosomes, headlights, the six eyes of a brown recluse spider. So many geminate things never get described as such but could be: a drawer could be full of geminate socks, for example. The word geminate is also used to describe a sequence of identical speech sounds, such as when a careful speaker pronounces bookcase or newsstand as though each part of the compound were behaving independently. The word is from Latin geminatus, from geminus, meaning “twin,” as any astute Gemini will have already guessed.

Geminate is a verb too, meaning “to make geminate” or “to be or become geminate.” The verb is mostly used by linguists to talk about sounds that are doubled, but your dictionary is here to tell you that when your laundry tasks have you matching socks you can consider yourself to be geminating those socks if you like.

Mast - noun : nuts (such as acorns) accumulated on the forest floor and often serving as food for animals

The mast on the forest floor is unrelated to the masts salvage divers hope to find on the ocean floor, though both words date to the days of Old English. The forest ecology kind of mast comes from the Old English word mæst, which shares an ancestor with the Old High German word mast, meaning “food” or “mast,” and is probably related to the Old English word mete, source of our word meat, which originally meant simply “food.”

Trans-Tasman Bubble From 19 April 2021, Air New Zealand will be ramping up flights between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown and eight of its Australian ports. The airline has been preparing for a trans-Tasman bubble for a few months now, bringing furloughed crew back onboard and ensuring they are up to speed with training, along with making sure its international airports and lounges are ready for the influx of customers. Customers will be required to wear masks during travel to and from Australia and screening questions will be asked at check-in.

Top School Art at Waikato Museum Some of New Zealand’s best secondary school artwork have been on display at Waikato Museum, as part of the Top Art exhibition.

This annual touring exhibition is coordinated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and showcases young artists who achieved Excellence in the five fields of NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts: design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.

Waikato Museum Director Cherie Meecham said the exhibition provides a unique opportunity for secondary school students and teachers to gain an understanding of what is required to achieve Excellence at Level 3.

“We are delighted to welcome students, whaanau and the wider public to celebrate these amazing artworks that were created in 2020,” she said.

“Our talented young people have managed to produce outstanding works of art during a particularly tumultuous year for Aotearoa and the rest of the world.”

Painting by Kaia Waite, Waihi College

NZQA Chief Executive Dr Grant Klinkum said several of the artists featured in Top Art have been awarded New Zealand Scholarships for their work.

“Top Art showcases the work of New Zealand’s young artists, while showing the calibre of work assessed as Excellence at NCEA Level 3.”

On the banks of the Waikato River, in the heart of Hamilton’s CBD, Waikato Museum’s 13 galleries feature more than 25 new exhibitions and 100 public events annually. Details of all exhibitions are available at waikatomuseum.co.nz

A recent study from the Auckland University shows that fidgeting might help us concentrate Fidgeting, often seen in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), might improve activation of the decision-making region of the brain.

The results of an initial pilot study conducted by the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (Auckland University) showed that fidgeting increased blood flow to the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain involved in concentration during a decision-making task.

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ADHD is a neurodevelopment disorder that can cause above-normal levels of hyperactive and impulsive behaviour. People with ADHD can have trouble focusing their attention on specific tasks, which may persist into adulthood.

The research explores whether fidgeting can improve neuronal activity, and if fidgeting might act as a mild drug-free ADHD stimulant. If it does, it could lead to a greater acceptance of those who unconsciously fidget or display tics.

Dear Reader

Well, it’s been a while since my last article but I have been busy mixing holidays with buy- ups. Using the excuse of a family wedding at Castle Hill in the South Island my wife and I took the van down and travelled around the South Island – stopping in every antique and second hand shop we could find. After landing at Picton we made our way to Nelson where we found plenty of good shops to browse in – especially in Richmond.

We then drove through some of the West Coast towns like Hokitika and across Haast Pass to Wanaka. Enjoying the scenery makes one certainly realise how fortunate we are to live in such an amazing place. We visited many shops and got to Burkes Pass where it seemed the ultimate man cave shop was in the middle of nowhere!

In Timaru we finally got a few nice pieces and at reasonable prices too. Then up to Temuka and Christchurch. I spent a good while visiting the many antique shops in this beautiful city. As we were driving through Christchurch a local guy saw my van and asked if was interested in looking at his grandfather’s old mining and railway collectables! It was a pleasant visit and my van was now almost full.

After a great catching-up with the family at the wedding we headed back up to North island and in Levin we picked up some Crown Lynn Nautilus vases and a bunch of other interesting items.

Travelling around; visiting out of the way antique shops and finding some rare collectibles and meeting interesting people are probably the best parts about being an antique dealer.

Please call me if you are thinking of selling any of your old items.

Until next time, Cheers Mark Holwerda

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Parkinson’s is The Fastest Growing Neurological Condition in The World “We are incredibly lucky to have amazing volunteers collecting for us during our Red Tulip Appeal. Our volunteers will be wearing our Red Tulip Appeal bibs and holding Parkinson’s New Zealand branded buckets so that they will be easily recognisable around the country this April. We are truly grateful for all donations received.” (PNZCT Chief Executive Andrew Bell) This April, Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable Trust (PNZCT) is asking New Zealand to show their support for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s during its annual Red Tulip Appeal.

PNZCT is the only national charity dedicated to supporting the person diagnosed with Parkinson’s, their carer and whānau in Aotearoa.

With limited government funding and being reliant on grants, bequests and donations to run the charitable service, holding a Red Tulip Appeal helps the organisation connect with and receive support from local communities for families struggling with Parkinson’s.

Although Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition which has no cure, treatment is available.

The number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s is expected to double in the near future which is already putting pressure on the charity’s ability to support the person diagnosed and their whānau.

There are nearly 12,000 New Zealanders who have Parkinson’s with the average age at diagnosis only 59.

More information about Parkinson’s and events being held around Aotearoa can be found online at www.parkinsons.org.nz

Crossword Answers

Answers

Riddle Answers 1. All of them

7. He’s playing Monopoly

1. The blue whale

9. The Dalai Lama

2. The match

8. A is D’s uncle

2. France

10. 1.6km

3. Reykjavík

11. 11

3. He was born on February 29

9. An hourglass – It has thousands of grains of sand

4. A Bob Semple tank (a NZ tank designer)

12. Cherry blossom

5. Forrest Gump (1994), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge Of Spies (2015) 6. 118 elements 7. English, 200,000 words 8. Jack Lovelock (1500m Berlin Olympic, 1936)

13. Tim Berners1-Lee, 1990 14. Both Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton have won the title on seven occasions 15. A duck shooter’s shelter (an Australian Aboriginal word borrowed by New Zealanders)

4. A map 5. The letter “R” 6. She took a picture of him and developed it in her dark room

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10. 78. All of the numbers when read upside down are the numbers 86-91

A man playing with his granddaughter. Prince Philip's uniform is red.

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