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Welcome to the November edition of Prime Tauranga!

With eight weeks until Christmas it’s time to brush off the barbeque and start making that gift list! We had a beautiful start to Spring, and even though it’s still fairly chilly in the evenings, Summer really is just around the corner!

We would like to congratulate all the candidates who ran for Mayor/Tauranga City Council for their time and effort, and to Tenby Powell, the new appointed Mayor of Tauranga!

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This month we have included articles of interest we think you will really enjoy! These include Firearm Laws/Changes, a Q&A with historian Vincent O’Malley, Wellbeing this Festive Season courtesy of Waipuna Hospice and within our Prime Walks feature we have the Karangahake Windows Walk!

You will see all of these as well as our usual features including our Prime Brain Teasers, Jokes, Events, Gardening, Crossword, History, Recipe and ‘Vege of the Month’ – which is actually a fruit!

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World’s Creepiest Cat Legends If we asked you to name something spooky about cats, you’d probably mention a black cat crossing your path leading to misfortune. But a bit of bad luck pales in comparison to some of the terrifying myths of times past.

Cats are undeniably mysterious. There’s just something about those haunting eyes, their silent, stealthy movements and a wail that reminds some of babies crying. Whatever the cause, that air of mystery has lead humans over the course of human history to entertain a whole host of seriously scary – or even downright strange – beliefs involving felines. Honestly, it would be easy to fill a book’s worth of information of this topic, but we’ve culled that down to a manageable list of five that we will be featuring over the next few months.

After reading these decidedly spooky superstitions, you’ll feel like the scaredy cat. But don’t worry, your sweet kitty will be there to comfort you.

Sith Cats A fairy creature from both Celtic and Scottish mythology, Sith Cats were large black cats with splash of white fur on its chest. While Sith Cats were believed to be spectral in nature, they were inspired by actual creatures known as Kellas cats, a hybrid between wildcats and domestic cats only found in Scotland. They were believed to have wicked purposes, including a desire to consume souls immediately after death. Every year on Samhain (which we now celebrate as Halloween), houses where an offering of a saucer of milk was left outside would be blessed by the being, while those that did not would suffer a curse.

Fun Fact: The Scots believed the Cat Sith was actually a witch that had the ability to transform into a cat, but that the witch was limited to only nine transformations in a lifetime. Scholars believe this is the origin of the belief that cats enjoy nine lives!

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Firearm Law Changes & Prohibited Firearms Amnesty

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The amnesty on possession of prohibited firearms, parts and magazines runs until 20 December 2019. If you, or someone you know, has an unwanted firearm or part, even if it’s not prohibited, you can hand it in under amnesty at a collection event.

Other options include hand-ins at dealers, bulk-picks if you have more than 10 items, or hand-ins at Police stations. If you do have more than 10 items, please select that option via the online notification form on the Police website and the New Zealand Police will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time to collect from your premise.

New firearm regulations allow for the buy-back of newly prohibited firearms and parts until the end of the amnesty on 20 December 2019. Hand-in your firearms or parts at a collection event. Other options include hand-ins at dealers, bulk-picks if you have more than 10 items, or hand-ins at Police stations. If you do have more than 10 items, please select that option via the online notification form and Police will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time to collect from your premise.

No details or licence required – no questions asked. Note that there is no compensation paid for items handed in under amnesty. These firearms will be destroyed and are not eligible for buy-back.

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Q&A: Historian Interviewed by Vaughan Rapatahana

Vincent O’Malley

Kia ora Vincent Tēnā koe mō tāu pukapuka. Ka nui te pai tēnei mahi.

VR: As a corollary, what are the bad effects – if any – arising from both the ongoing publicity surrounding this book, as well as from those who may have read it?

VR: The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800 -2000 is a massive book and a mighty indictment of the ways in which Pākehā grabbed the land off and of Māori; a systematic snatching that of course has had and continues to have serious ramifications for many Māori today.

What are the positive flow-on effects stemming from this important book, that you are experiencing yourself?

Vincent: The backlash to the book itself has mostly come from predictable quarters. One of the Hobson’s Pledge crowd said I couldn’t be trusted to write an objective account of the Waikato War because of my Irish Catholic ancestry and the fact my wife is Tainui. Two strikes apparently. We had a good laugh about that.

Vincent: The response to the book has been phenomenal right from the day we launched it back in October 2016. That was at the Waahi Pā poukai in Huntly. I handed over the first official copy to Kīngi Tuheitia and wandered around the back of the whare where a big crowd was gathering. I wondered what was happening. It turned out they were already queuing to get their own copies of the book and so I spent the next three or four hours signing hundreds of books. It was a huge privilege to be invited to launch the book on such an important date in the Kīngitanga calendar and to see the way in which it has been embraced by Tainui has been amazing. I also really hoped the book would speak to Pākehā about the need to own their history and again the reception has been remarkable.

At times it has felt less like a book and more like I’m part of some kind of social movement.

I like to think most New Zealanders are fairminded enough that if they are exposed to some of the history they will get why it matters.

VR: Of course, the history you describe in this book is complex, sometimes contradictory.

For example, we had Kūpapa Māori fighting for the Crown and some iwi preventing other iwi from supporting the battle at Ōrākau. I also believe some of the Irish troops absconded and ended up skirmishing in support of Kīngitanga.

What are your reflections on these variations to the essential theme of Pākehā ripping off Māori at that time, especially concerning those disaffected Irish?

Vincent: Something like a third of the soldiers who fought in the Waikato War were Irish Catholics. And one thing that fascinated me was to try and find out just how they felt doing to Māori what had been done to their own people. After all, Ireland was really the blueprint for British imperialism. The problem is many of the rank and file soldiers were illiterate so they didn’t leave behind letters and diaries outlining their thoughts. But there is enough evidence of other kinds to indicate that many of the soldiers became increasingly disillusioned with what they were being asked to do, and that they saw it as a war of conquest and dispossession for the exclusive benefit of New Zealand settlers.

And as you say, there were deserters and even rumours of Fenian gun-runners seeking to join forces with the Kīngitanga. At the same time, the Irish were heavily implicated in the British imperial project and that’s something we need to be upfront about.

VR: Some interrelated questions. Why isn’t

New Zealand history – particularly concerning the nineteenth century – taught in a more widespread fashion in all Aotearoa New Zealand schools? What fundamentally is the problem?

Vincent: A basic knowledge of the history of one’s own country is something that any halfdecent education system in the world should deliver. Ours is currently failing to do that and no one should be happy about it at all. Our young people certainly aren’t. It is not widely know that the Ōtorohanga College petition that led to a national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars also sought for this history to be taught in all schools. We are still waiting on that. And the Ministry of Education actually made a submission against the petition, arguing that to implement this would result in ‘significant, negative systemic consequences’ for the schooling sector. So apparently the entire edifice of New Zealand’s education system is in danger of collapse if young people are exposed to New Zealand history. I didn’t realise it was this powerful!

VR: Do you see New Zealand Wars Day on 28th October, ever being accorded the status of a national day of reflection, a national holiday?

Vincent: I think that will happen in time and hopefully it will become, like Anzac Day, a time for reflection and maybe even visits to nearby historical sites related to the wars. We need to put more resources into protecting and promoting those sites and creating more resources for people generally, and not just school students, to engage with this history.

VR: Finally, what is next for Vincent O’Malley in terms of future incisive, especially valuable books and commentaries, please?

Vincent: Well, I’m going to continue talking about the need for this history to be remembered, acknowledged and taught in our schools. One of the arguments that is sometimes heard against that is that the resources are not there. So my next two book projects are at least partly aimed at addressing that. The first is a short history of the New Zealand Wars to be published sometime in the first half of 2019 and the second is a reader of first-hand Māori and Pākehā accounts of the wars that will follow sometime later. I’m also one of the Principal Investigators on a Marsden Fund project on remembering and forgetting difficult histories in New Zealand that will be getting underway next year.

Tēnā koe e hoa. (originally published on Scoop Review of Books November, 2018)

No te taenga ki te kohuru i Rangiaohia, katahi au ka mohio he tino pakanga nui tenei, no Niu Tireni When it came to the (time of the) murder at Rangiaohia, then I knew, for the first time, that this was a great war for New Zealand Wiremu Tamihana (1865) The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800–2000 is a prodigiously researched, vividly illustrated and highly readable new account of the defining conflict in New Zealand history – and was the New Zealand Herald’s Book of the Year in 2016.

Vincent O’Malley tells the story of the 1863-64 war in the Waikato that shaped the nation in all kinds of ways: setting back Māori and Pākehā relations by several generations and allowing the government to begin to assert the kind of real control over the country that had eluded it since 1840.

Focusing on the human impact of the war, its origins and aftermath, this groundbreaking book is written in the conviction that a nation needs to own its history.

Bridget Williams Books recently published O’Malley’s new book The New Zealand Wars | Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa. This shorter – but still extensively illustrated – work provides a highly accessible introduction to the causes, events and consequences of the New Zealand Wars. Both books are available from all good bookstores, or online at www.bwb.co.nz 7

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TOMATOES In the heat of summer, nothing beats a sweet and juicy tomato fresh from your garden.

Fresh in salads, preserved, juiced or dried, I think we’d all agree these are a super rewarding crop.

Tomatoes come in all colours, shapes and sizes, and are the most popular summer vegetable grown in NZ. Although tomatoes are not hard to grow, they do need a bit of care, and can fall prey to a few pests and diseases. I’ve put together a few tips to help you make the most of your tomato harvest this coming summer.

Companions

There are a lot of natu ral companions in the ga rden for tomatoes. These can enhance flavour, encourage po llination, and assist with benefic ial nutrients. The most co mmon companions are basil , beans, borage, carrots, calen dula, chives, lettuce and marigold s.

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October is a very busy planting month, with lots of seeds to sow. Time to sow beans, beetroot, pumpkins, carrots, radishes, sweetcorn, silverbeet and spinach if you have the space. These can all be sown direct.

There hasn’t been much too harvest in the last month for me, so it’s been a simple bounty of snow peas, carrots, fennel and lettuce galore.

Seedlings to plant I’m planting my tomato, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, zucchini and cucumber seedlings now, along with some kohlrabi and lettuce.

s e o t a m o T g n i w o r G r o f Top Tips When to Plant

Plant seedlings once frosts are gone and spring winds have died down, as tomatoes really need three months of warm weather to produce well.

Soil and Position Tomatoes need plenty of sun. Free draining soil rich in organic matter is best. Tall varieties need protection from strong winds. Against a wall, fence or trellis works well. Prepare soil by adding compost such as blood and bone or sheep pellets.

Planting Plant seedlings around 40cm apart. Plant in the soil about 2cm further up the stem than it was in the pot, without disturbing the roots.

Removing Laterals So your plants can focus on developing their main leaf structure and fruit, remove laterals as soon as they appear. These appear between each leaf and the main stem. Do this by pinching them off when they are small. If you can, do this on a dry day so water won’t cause disease in the small stem wound.

– Don’t panic if you miss these, you can trim them later successfully. Some tomatoes seem to almost double overnight when our backs are turned!

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Watering

Tomatoes are thirsty and hungry as they really get going and grow fast. It’s important to water often in dry weather. Water the soil at the bottom of the plant, and not the leaves and stems, as water on the plants can encourage powdery mildew or early blight. Mulching is a great way to conserve moisture in summer too. You don’t want the soil to become too dry, and compost is ideal for this. As plants grow and become loaded with fruit their requirement for water will increase.

Feeding When it comes to feeding, little and often is what works for me. While my plants are growing I top feed with blood and bone about once a week.

Once the small fruit appears I add a weekly feed of a liquid fertilizer high in potassium for this stage of growth as this encourages more flowers (and more flowers equals more tomatoes!). If you use a dry potassium fertilizer water thoroughly after feeding.

Harvesting Now comes the fun part! If you can it’s good to pick fruit before it is fully coloured and still quite firm. This helps fruit keep longer and frees your plant up to keep on the job of producing more crops.

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Pests and Diseases The most common diseases I’ve come across are blight, which is black spots on the leaves and fruit, and powdery mildew. Early onset of these is caused by the plant being too wet, caused by lots of rain or watering from the top. Unfortunately with blight this can spread, so the best thing you can do is pull out your plant before it spreads to others and dispose of it away from your compost bin. Small seedlings can be munched by slugs, so it’s best to cover them until they’re over 30cm.

Once fruiting the most common pest I’ve found is infestations of stinkbugs.

These green and brown beetles like a lot of summer crops, and sit on the ripening fruit and suck out the goodness.

Frustrating. They really don’t like the smell of garlic, so I plant garlic chives all around my tomatoes to deter them.

A good squish session never goes astray.

Rotation planting My last tip is to recommend annually changing the site or replacing soil at sites used previously for growing tomatoes as when planted in the same soil and location consecutively plants will be very disease prone.

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Simply, telling family stories and looking at photos can provoke many cherished memories.

Another activity could be leaving messages.

In recognition of the people that hold a very special place in our hearts the Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Tree appeal is an opportunity to share your thoughts and messages with them. Be sure to make a small donation in exchange for a card to write your message to the person you are thinking of. Please give generously, as your donation will go towards helping Waipuna Hospice care for patients and their families during the festive season.

Volunteering with family or friends is a great way to spend a few hours together in the Christmas spirit. It has been proven, that those families who enjoy group activities develop strong relationships and handle stressful situations with ease.

Stronger bonds are created with each other through volunteering, as it involves teamwork and communication.

Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose, connecting you with others.

Waipuna Hospice is looking for volunteers to be a friendly face and help people in our community write a special message to someone they love to place on our Remembrance Trees.

We have over 50 Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Trees. The Remembrance Trees are located in; Bureta, Bayfair, Bethlehem, Brookfield, Greerton, Katikati, Mount Maunganui, Omokoroa, Papamoa, Pyes Pa, Tauranga CBD, Te Puke, Te Puna, and The Lakes. If you have an hour or two to spare and would like to help raise money for people in our community with a life-limiting illness please register online at waipunahospice.org.nz/trees If you have any questions at all please contact Christine on 07 552 6892 or email events@waipunahospice.org.nz

Prime Brain Teasers 1. A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other.

The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?

Christmas at the Proms TAURANGA: 11am Friday 22nd November, 2019 Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road We enjoy flag waving, favourite and famous songs, patriotic Proms songs, emotional moving Christmas songs and carols.

Songs include Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, and many funny Christmas songs. Come and join us to round off an incredible year of music and joy!

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

3. What is unusual about the following words: revive, banana, grammar, voodoo, assess, potato, dresser, uneven?

4. What makes this number unique – 8,549,176,320?

5. Put a coin into an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck. How can you remove the coin without removing the cork or breaking the bottle?

6. Two boxers are in a match scheduled for 12 rounds.

(Pure boxing only – no kicking, UFC takedowns, or anything else). One of the boxers gets knocked out after only six rounds, yet no man throws a punch. How is this possible?

7. What do these words have in common: polish, job, turkey and august?

8. A man takes his car to a hotel.

Upon reaching the hotel, he is immediately declared bankrupt. Why? 9. In 1990, a person is 15 years old. In 1995, that same person is 10 years old.

How can this be?

10. You’re standing in a hallway with three light switches on the wall, each of which turns on a different lamp inside a closed room. You can’t see inside the room, and you can’t open the door except to enter the room. You can enter the room only once, and when you do, all the lamps must be turned off. How can you tell which switch turns on which lamp?

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Prime Walks KARANGAHAKE WINDOWS WALK Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park and Karangahake Gorge in the Bay of Plenty region.

This short walk boasts beautiful scenery and spectacular mining remnants including disused gold mining tunnels – a must this summer!

This spectacular walk passes through the relics of the Talisman and Crown mining operations in Karangahake Gorge. Take a torch for exploring the goldmining tunnels and for the underground pumphouse side trip.

ABOUT THE WALK How long will it take? This is a 2.5km one-hour loop walk. No dogs are allowed on this walk.

This spectacular walk passes through the relics of the Talisman and Crown mining operations.

From the Karangahake Reserve car park begin by crossing both the suspension bridge over the Ohinemuri River, and then the Lower Waitawheta Gorge bridge. Go up the stairs and through the abandoned buildings and machinery of the Talisman battery.

Then follow the rail track along the gorge and into the old gold mining tunnels. The tunnel has four openings (windows) which look down on the spectacular river gorge far below. The track emerges from the cliff and descends a staircase before crossing the river on a suspension bridge and returning on the opposite side of the gorge along the Crown Tramway Track to the car park.

Shore Voices Two years ago, at Bethlehem Shores Retirement Village, a small group of enthusiastic singers joined forces to form a choir.

Forty-two members later, and travelling from all over Tauranga, we are still enthusiastic singers and are about to embark on our second public concert!

Performing mainly in Rest Homes and the Waipuna Hospice we have a repertoire of popular music ranging from the thirties and forties love songs to The Beatles and musical theatre, with the occasional semireligious work thrown in for good measure! A few months ago, we sang at the opening of the new Clubhouse and were extremely well received.

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In complete contrast to our first concert, ‘A Tribute to Armistice’, we will be performing a concert of Christmas Music, ably assisted by the Barbershop chorus, Harmony-A-Plenty. This will take place on December 1st, 4pm, at Bethlehem Shores Clubhouse. Tickets will be $15 each and available from the Secretary.

To round off the afternoon, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie will be available at no extra cost! Being a fundraising event for Waipuna Hospice we are hoping for a large audience.

CONTACT: Carol Chetwynd, Secretary, 07 577 6341.

GETTING THERE The Karangahake Gorge is on SH2 between Waihi and Paeroa, at the southern limits of the Coromandel Peninsula.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

A torch is recommended for the gold mining tunnels.

The underground Woodstock Pumphouse is closed.

CONTACT Tauranga Office, email taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz or phone 578 7677.

Your History Is New Zealand’s History Too

Proposals To Curb Environmental

I heard in the news recently that teaching history in our schools will be compulsory from 2022.

In mid-October, Government Ministers welcomed the release of a marine environment report highlighting the four key issues affecting our oceans, estuaries and coastlines.

The curriculum will not only include the New Zealand Wars but is also expected to include the arrival of Māori in New Zealand, the first encounters between Europeans and Māori, the Treaty of Waitangi and its history, colonisation of and immigration to New Zealand, evolving national identity in the 19th and 20th centuries and our role in the Pacific.

This news certainly struck a chord with me and my immediate response contained two thoughts. The first was, ‘about time’. I’m a firm believer that learning our history is important. If we want to know how and why our world is the way it is today, we can study the successes and failures of the past and look to history for answers. People often say that ‘history repeats itself,’ but we can only learn from our mistakes and avoid repeating them in the future if we know what they were in the first place. Conversely, there’s a lot to be learned from past successes too.

The second thought this announcement prompted was, ‘which history?’ or ‘whose history?’.

‘Who will be telling the story?’

In my work as a personal historian that answer is clear, it’s the narrator who tells their story from their perspective. What delights me is the variety and depth of history I come across and help preserve in beautiful books. These first-hand accounts often include distinctive details of New Zealand when it was a developing nation and the unique contributions made by individuals, families and businesses to the communities that make up our country.

I’m delighted that New Zealand’s history will be taught in all our schools in the future but don’t forget that your history is New Zealand’s history too.

It’s equally important and I encourage you to preserve it.

CONTACT: Kate McCarthy, 021 024 54857 or 07 544 5365, kmccarthy@ lifestories.net/nz, www.forget-menotlifestories.co.nz

Damage Help Our Coasts & The Oceans The release underlines the importance of government proposals to combat climate pollution, ensure clean freshwater, protect biodiversity, make land use more sustainable, and reduce waste and plastic.

Environment Minister David Parker said the report Our Marine Environment 2019 will help inform the work already underway, including the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Department of Conservation’s efforts to protect our coasts and oceans and the life in them.

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said the report’s finding that New Zealand’s oceans are likely to absorb more carbon dioxide than our forests was yet more evidence of the need to take urgent, decisive and wide-reaching action on emissions.

“The Zero Carbon Bill and improvements to the Emissions Trading Scheme will help limit climate pollution that’s causing sea levels to rise and making water warmer and more acidic,” James Shaw said.

Conservation and Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said the report confirms litter and plastic debris are everywhere in the marine environment.

“The most common litter on New Zealand beaches is plastic at 61 percent and I’m pleased to say we’re making progress in this area.

We’ve already phased out single-use plastic supermarket bags, banned microbeads, and work is underway on a container return scheme which will reduce plastic bottles polluting the environment.”

“Government work to protect the environment is crucial, but we can’t do this alone. Everyone has a role to play.”

(Media release: NZ Government)

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Growing Strawberries There is not a fruit that captures the essence of summer better than strawberries. Whether they spill out of strawberry towers, tumble from hanging baskets, troughs and containers or share a spot in the flower or vegetable garden.

Strawberries do not require a lot of space and are great fun for the kids to grow.

What you need to know If you get plants in early you will get stronger growth, fruit earlier and more fruit overall.

There are several varieties so consider planting a combination of different types.

When planting, dig Tui Strawberry Food into the soil and spread the roots over the mound making sure the crown is level with the soil surface, then cover with soil. Firm soil around the plants.

Planting

Water plants in well after planting. In early spring remove flowers until the plant has made plenty of leaf growth.

New plants should always be planted in fresh soil to avoid the spread of disease.

Strawberries are susceptible to the same diseases as potatoes and tomatoes, so therefore, don’t plant in soil where tomatoes and potatoes were grown last season.

Strawberries are adaptable and grow in most sunny situations, but do not tolerate wet soils. Plant strawberries in a fertile, welldrained soil. If planting in pots, hangers and troughs use Tui Strawberry Mix. Traditionally strawberries are planted in raised mounds.

Mounding improves the drainage, increases air circulation around the plants, preventing the spread of disease and gives shallow soils more depth.

Plant strawberries 40cm apart in rows 40cm wide. Where possible planting rows are best positioned in a north to south direction to ensure even ripening of fruit.

Caring for your strawberries Watering Plants need to be watered regularly in the growing season, especially in summer if it is dry. Reduce watering as berries start to redden, over-watering at this stage can result in soft, flavourless strawberries.

Harvesting Allow the fruit to become fully coloured before picking.

Birds love ripe strawberries, so protect with netting to keep them at bay. Remove old leaves and stems when fruiting has finished.

Christmas is Coming! present

Carols for Christmas featuring

‘Season of Wonders’ Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas a cantata by Joseph M Martin Also featuring guest artist

Maegan Jones on piano

Oriana Singers, Tauranga’s local community choir, is gearing up for the Christmas season in fine choral style, developing a programme of “Carols for Christmas”, music that will tickle the musical taste-buds and warm the hearts of discerning listeners.

Featuring in the programme will be “Season of Wonders”, a cantata arranged by Joseph Martin, combining classic carols with recently composed anthems, interspersed with narrations that introduce each piece. The joyous sound of this cantata will be an unforgettable treat as it brings to life the story of the birth of Jesus.

Maegan Jones, who has done a sterling job as rehearsal accompanist for the choir, will be our guest artist, performing three piano pieces.

Katrina Daniela Rehearsal Accompanist: Maegan Jones Conductor:

The choir will also perform a variety of other well-known carols, some designed for audience participation, so bring along your best singing voice!

The concert will be conducted by our regular Musical Director, Katrina Daniela, who has been with the choir for six years, challenging the singers to new levels. Katrina, who studied conducting with Karyn Grylls and Uwe Grodd at the University of Auckland, is currently Head of the Music Department at Papamoa College.

“Carols for Christmas” will be performed on Saturday 30 November, at 2.30pm at St Peters in the City, corner of Cameron Road & Spring Street. Adults’ admission is $20, accompanied children will be admitted free of charge.

2.30pm Saturday 30 November 2019 St Peters in the City cnr Cameron Road & Spring Street

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The Rotorua Festival of Gardens 2019 ‘Share in the Joy of Gardening’

The Festival occurs every two years and the 2019 event has forty gardens open for your enjoyment. The gardens are open on Friday 15th November, Saturday 16th November, Sunday 17th November, between 9am and 5pm.

Gardens to Visit

Over 40 gardeners are preparing their gardens for the Festival so the public can ‘share in the joy of gardening’ while raising funds for the Rotorua St John Ambulance Shuttle. For those who have supported the Festival in the past there are ten new gardens to visit as well as their favourites from past events. Gardens are ever-changing and gardeners are always finding new plants and experimenting with design.

Rotorua is a wonderful location for gardening. The city has a tradition of outstanding public and private gardens. The Rotorua Festival of Gardens encourages beginners and ‘old hand’ gardeners to gain ideas for their own gardens while supporting a worthy cause. This year the organisers have donated Festival tickets to several local community groups to distribute to their hard-working supporters as a token of appreciation for the many volunteers that work tirelessly in the Rotorua community.

Tickets

A entry ticket costs $45 per person which covers the three days. The ‘Ticket’ is a book with a brief description of each garden and a series of maps to locate the gardens and plan your garden tour for each day. The Ticket gives access to each garden. It will be posted to you if you buy your ticket online but it can be purchased at the three outlets in Rotorua listed below.

A ‘Friday Special ONE DAY ONLY’ is now available online. Buy 10 or more Tickets at $15.00 per ticket. To BUY your ‘Friday Special’ Group of tickets GO TO www.rotoruagardens.org.nz -‘2019 Ticket Sales ‘ – ‘Purchase Online Tickets’ – First Name: Write your GROUP NAME – Last Name: Write FRIDAY. The ticket holders do not have to visit the gardens as a group as each person will be issued with a Friday Bracelet.

Special Guest – Lynda Hallinan

Lynda Hallinan is well known in New Zealand gardening circles as an expert gardener and entertaining author. You can meet Lynda on these occasions.

On Friday evening, 15th November at 5.30pm at Te Runanga Tea Rooms, Government Gardens, Rotorua. Lynda will present Gourmet Gardening: from plot to pantry, an edible gardening session where she will share tips for growing edibles and share her favourite recipes and preserving method.

On Saturday morning, 16th November at 8.30am she will be at Palmers Garden Centre, Sala Street, Rotorua with fresh ideas for your gardens using the best new plants together with old favourites. Learn some tricks and techniques and some eco-friendly options for pest and disease control.

Bring along your questions.

On Sunday morning, 17th November at the Farmers Market, Te Manua, Rotorua CBD between 9 and 11am Lynda will be selling and signing her book.

Government Gardens Tours

These are available at 11am, 1pm, 2pm, each day and will conducted by the Rotorua Lakes Council Senior Council Garden Advisor, Mark Paget.

How to Buy Tickets 2019

• Festival Website www.rotoruagardens.org.nz • Email rfogtickets@gmail.com • Write Ticket Sales, PO Box 2264, ROTORUA 3020 • Phone Treasurer, (07) 345 6755 Buy Direct from three outlets in Rotorua: • Palmers Garden Centre, 147 Sala Street, Rotorua • McLeods Booksellers, 1148 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua • Living Colour, 1197 Eruera Street, Rotorua Tickets will be available throughout the weekend – check the website for further details. Festival Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ rotoruagardens/ CONTACT: Please direct any general enquiries to Jude Livingston, 027 503 4001.

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PRIME JOKES Do You Know Me?

Queen’s Riddle

A small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial – a grandmotherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, “Mrs Jones, do you know me?”

Barack Obama met with the Queen of England.

She responded, “Why, yes, I do know you, Mr Burns. I’ve known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you’ve been a big disappointment to me. You lie, cheat on your wife, you manipulate people, and talk about them behind their backs. You think you’re a rising big shot when you haven’t the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.”

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?”

He asked her, “Your Majesty, how do you run such an efficient government? Are there any tips you can give to me?”

Biden asked Powell, “Colin, can you answer this for me? Your mother and father have a child and it’s not your brother or your sister. Who is it?”

Colin Powell yelled back, “That’s easy, it’s me!”

“Well,” said the Queen, “the most important thing is to surround yourself with intelligent people.”

Biden smiled, and said, “Thanks!” Then, he went back to speak with Obama. “Say, I did some research and I have the answer to that riddle.

It is Colin Powell!”

Obama frowned, and then asked, “But how do I know the people around me are really intelligent?”

Obama got up, stomped over to Biden, and angrily yelled into his face, “No! You idiot! It’s Tony Blair!”

The Queen took a sip of tea. “Oh, that’s easy; you just ask them to answer an intelligent riddle.” The Queen pushed a button on her intercom. “Please send Tony Blair in here, would you?”

Tony Blair walked into the room and said, “Yes, my Queen?”

The Queen smiled and said, “Answer me this please, Tony, your mother and father have a child. It is not your brother and it is not your sister. Who is it?”

She again replied, “Why, yes I do. I’ve known Mr Brown since he was a youngster, too. I used to baby-sit him for his parents. And he, too, has been a real disappointment to me. He’s lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. The man can’t build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the shoddiest in the entire state.

Yes, I know him.”

Without pausing for a moment, Tony Blair answered, “That would be me.”

At this point, the judge rapped the courtroom to silence and called both counselors to the bench. In a very quiet voice, he said with menace, “If either of you asks her if she knows me, you’ll be jailed for contempt!”

“I’m not sure,” said Biden. “Let me get back to you on that one..” He went to his advisors and asked everyone, but none could give him an answer.

Finally, he ended up in the men’s room and recognized Colin Powell’s shoes in the next stall.

“Yes! Very good,” said the Queen.

Obama went back home to ask Joe Biden, his vice presidential choice the same question. “Joe, answer this for me. Your mother and your father have a child. It’s not your brother and it’s not your sister.

Who is it?”

Insurance Salesman Airman Jones was assigned to the induction centre, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their military insurance.

It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones was having a staggeringly high success-rate, selling insurance to nearly 100% of the recruits he advised.

Rather than asking him about this, the Captain stood at the back of the room and listened to Jones’ sales pitch.

Jones explained the basics of military insurance to the new recruits and then said, “If you are killed in a battle and have military insurance, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. But, if you don’t have military insurance and get killed in the battle, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6000.”

“Now,” he concluded, “which group do YOU think they are going to send into battle first?”

The Healing Waters of Rotorua When you finally get off the corporate treadmill, you have a surplus of time ... to enjoy life as it should be enjoyed.

To nourish the body and soul, there is no better place than Moose Lodge Estate located in Rotorua which is famous for its hot mineral baths, geysers and steam vents in the middle of town puffing up from cracks in the roads and bubbling mud pools.

With 2 lakeside mineral pools and 1 indoor pool all with magnificent views of Lake Rotoiti in a private hundred-acre estate, your time spent there will add much to the healing of your body and soul. The historical lodge of 121 years old has everything you need to feel relaxed, special and rejuvenate.

Mineral baths do more than relax you.

Increased Blood Circulation Did you know that the healing waters of Rotorua offer more than relaxation? The cocktail of minerals in natural hot springs soaked up by our bodies increases blood circulation and overall oxygen flow.

Relieves Stress and Promotes Better Sleep A sunrise in the Estate’s lakeside pools located at lake level is unbelievably calming as you watch the sun creep over the horizon, touching the lake, bushlands and sky with its brush of gold…as the birds rustle awake and rise with the sun. Another soak before bedtime is sure to send you off to a deep, relaxing slumber in your comfortable suite where you will sleep like a baby.

Relieve Pain In historic times, people came to Rotorua in droves to soak in the healing waters of the region. Today it is known that these waters help ease the pain of arthritis, sore muscles while the buoyancy of water supports the body joints. Many guests at Moose Lodge experience the healing waters in privacy and exclusivity where the pools are for your use only.

Skin Problems Dry and itchy skin? Eczema and Psoriasis?

The minerals in hot springs can smooth and soften dry and rough skin and are known to have medicinal properties that may relieve skin problems. The hot baths at Moose Lodge never stay stagnant. The mineral water is in constant flow. New mineral water flows in at one end and used water flows out at the other end, embracing you in Mother Earth’s healing waters.

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The Many Health Benefits of Living with Dogs

Dr Jessica Vogelsang

While all dog lovers intuitively know we are happier and healthier with a dog or two (or three) in our lives, scientists around the world have been working to prove that this isn’t just a feeling but a fact. Dogs really do make us healthier – and that’s not just by taking them for walks!

Lower Rates of Eczema Eczema, a painful and itchy skin condition, is a common plague in children and thought to have an allergic component.

Children raised with dogs have demonstrably lower levels of eczema compared to the pet-less, which is great news for those of us who love dogs AND kids, and couldn’t imagine going without either!

Fewer Allergies That old wives tale that being around animals is more likely to make you sick is just that … a misconception. In fact, children raised around animals are 33% less likely to have allergies to those animals than those who are raised in a more sterile environment. Just like the “hygiene hypothesis” surmising that early exposure to germs makes us better at fighting them, being around allergens while our bodies are still growing helps the body recognize these particles as being A-OK.

Cancer Detection A dog’s sense of smell is somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 times more sensitive than our own. Think about that the next time your spray perfume in their presence! One of the unintended benefits of this is that many dogs seem to pick up on very subtle olfactory indicators of disease. Dogs have shown repeatable, reliable skills in finding lung, bladder, breast, colon, and ovarian cancers in people … some of whom passed more commonly accepted screening tests! If your dog shows a sudden and insatiable interest in a certain body part, don’t ignore it … your pup may be trying to save your life!

Noticing Low Blood Sugar More than one out of every three dogs living with diabetics can detect low blood sugar, according to researchers. With no prior training, some of these dogs have on their own alerted their owners to something being off, providing people a critical lead time in intervening before their blood sugar levels lead to serious symptoms.

Think of Animals on Guy Fawkes Day This year, care for animals by going to a public fireworks display – and don’t buy fireworks from the shops.

Every year, veterinary clinics see animals injured and traumatised by fireworks. These include pets, wildlife and stock. Some injuries are horrific.

Fireworks can also cause severe anxiety and stress in animals – psychological harm that has a huge impact on animal welfare.

“The NZVA supports a ban on the private sale of fireworks, because we believe a ban will improve the welfare of animals who find fireworks stressful. We also encourage people to continue to speak up on this issue – and speak loudly for the animals, since they can’t speak for themselves.

“We encourage people to view a public fireworks display, instead of buying fireworks for private use.

Fewer fireworks may reduce the negative impact on animals,” says Helen Beattie, the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s Chief Veterinary Officer.

“NZVA supports moves like the one recently made by Countdown, who have stated they won’t sell fireworks this year, a move the supermarket chain says is because of a change in public sentiment, mainly over animal welfare concerns,” says Dr Beattie.

New Zealand’s Animal Welfare Act is world-leading, because it acknowledges animals experience pain and distress – and they are sentient (can have positive and negative psychological experiences).

“Our society has a responsibility to minimise physical and mental harm to animals, including harm caused by fireworks.”

(Media release: NZVA)

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Drowning Prevention

Investment In Bay Of Plenty Water Safety New Zealand has announced that it will be investing in locally-driven drowning prevention initiatives in Bay of Plenty with a focus on primary school aquatic education, kaupapa Māori water safety programmes and initiatives in line with the BoP Regional Water Safety Strategy.

In 2018 66 people lost their lives in New Zealand in preventable drowning incidents.

This was the second-lowest toll on record, but already this year there have been 55 preventable fatalities. The fiveyear average (2014-2018) is 79.

Drowning is the leading cause of recreational death and the third highest cause of accidental death in New Zealand.

There were 204 drowning related hospitalisations in 2018.

This is a 25 percent increase from 2017 and an 11 percent increase on the five year average of 181 (2013-2017).

Bay of Plenty had the secondhighest preventable drowning toll of ten behind Auckland with 14 in 2018. Bay of Plenty has the 4th highest regional drowning rate in New Zealand and over the past 10 years, the average annual number of preventable drowning fatalities has been increasing. Between 2009 and 2018 there were 79 preventable fatalities representing 10 percent of all preventable fatalities in New Zealand over that period.

WSNZ believes the best way to tackle New Zealand’s drowning problem is through investment in grassroots education through our Water Skills for Life intiative for children in years 1 to 8.

This programme was designed by a team of experts backed by the latest international research as the most effective way to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings. It gives children the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe in, on and around water.

(Media release: WSNZ)

Taoist Tai Chi

Bay of Plenty participants of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of New Zealand are enjoying vitality and community – just some of the many benefits of this health-giving practice.

Taoist Tai Chi arts improve our balance and flexibility, and encourage us to straighten and strengthen our spines – a practice needed by many of us as we spend increasing amounts of time on mobile devices and in front of screens.

The focus is on improving health and the gentle internal movements of Taoist Tai Chi practice develop a body that is relaxed and strong at the deepest levels while having a calming effect on the mind.

Taoist Tai Chi arts are truly a moving meditation.

People of all ages are welcomed and valued by the Society. Many enjoy the sense of community and people report varied benefits from improved strength and concentration to increased energy and enjoyment of life.

The founder of the Taoist Tai Chi arts was Master Moy Lin Shin; a Taoist monk who began teaching in a park in Toronto, Canada, almost 50 years ago. Now Taoist Tai Chi is practised by 40,000 people in 25 countries.

The Taoist arts are practised by almost 1500 people in New Zealand and about 350 in the Bay of Plenty region. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of New Zealand, a non-profit volunteer organisation, is looking forward to celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, and the international organisation it is affiliated with, Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, will be marking 50 years.

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South Island Tours Scenic White Heron, Glaciers & Alpine Loop 17 – 22 Jan 2020 Unique Stewart Island/Catlins 29 Jan – 6 Feb 2020 Stunning Arrowtown Autumn Festival 15 – 20 Apr 2020

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Prime Recipe INGREDIENTS • 450g butter or margarine

My mum turned 97 three weeks ago so thought I’d share this recipe with you – a favourite that she often baked for large family gatherings!

Happy birthday beautiful Mum xx

• 450g flour • 225g sugar

• 225g cornflour • A pinch of salt

METHOD

1 Melt butter and sugar, mix well to a creamy

Mum’s Shortbread

consistency

2 Add flour, cornflour and salt 3 Knead dough and press into a baking tray 4 Use a fork to prick holes in rows the length of baking tray

5 Bake at 180 degrees (“fairly hot oven” – Mum had an Aga!) until golden-brown

6 Cut while hot, sprinkle with caster sugar and allow to cool in tray.

Commemorative Coin Wins Top International Awards The International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) has recognised the Reserve Bank of New Zealand by awarding its Armistice Day coin winner of the Best Commemorative Coin and Best Public Education categories.

Announced at the IACA biannual currency conference in Rome, the Excellence in Currency Awards promote and recognise excellence in the industry.

Governor Adrian Orr said “It’s a very proud day and reflects the project team’s hard work. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our many external stakeholders, including the Returned and Services Association, New Zealand Defence Force and the Blind Foundation. It is a win for all New Zealanders”.

The coin, released in 2018, marked 100 years since the signing of the Armistice. The Bank issued the Armistice Day coin to commemorate the history, service and sacrifice made by service personnel and their families to bring peace to New Zealand and the world.

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The Armistice Day coin design features the official Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association’s red poppy in the middle, surrounded by a free formed remembrance wreath that has incorporated the silver fern and koru as strong New Zealand elements.

The printed silver ferns on the wreath represent the past, present and future and also reflect the three armed forces in New Zealand. The engraved koru pattern represents new beginnings, and the engraved silver fern reflects New Zealand’s national identity. Two million of the coins were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and circulated throughout New Zealand for use as legal tender.

(Reserve Bank of New Zealand)

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Armistice Day Armistice Day (also sometimes referred to as Remembrance Day) marks the anniversary of the signing of the armistice in 1918 that ended WWI. It commemorates the sacrifice of those who died serving New Zealand in this and all wars and armed conflict.

The Great War of 1914 to 1918 was one of the most devastating events in human history. New Zealand, with a population of 1.1 million in 1914, sent 100,000 men and women abroad. 16,700 died and over 40,000 were wounded.

The signing of the Armistice is observed annually in New Zealand at 11am on 11 November (the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month). This was when the allies and Germany signed the armistice in Compiègne, France.

Two minutes silence is observed in memory of those New Zealanders who died while serving our country.

11 November, Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended WW1 and commemorates the sacrifice of those who died serving New Zealand in this and all wars and armed conflict.

The Great War of 1914 to 1918 was one of the most devastating events in human history. New Zealand, with a population of 1.1 million in 1914, sent 100,000 men and women abroad. 16,700 died and over 40,000 were wounded – a higher per capita casualty rate than any other country involved.

The coming of peace on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 brought blessed relief for all involved.

On Armistice Day 1918, New Zealand had 58,129 troops in the field, while an additional 10,000 were under training in New Zealand. In total, the troops provided for foreign-service by New Zealand during the War represented 10% of its 1914 population between the ages of 20-45.

The signing of the Armistice is observed annually in New Zealand at 11am on 11 November (the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month). Two minutes silence is observed in memory of those New Zealanders who died while serving their country.

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Classic Flyers Museum The Supermarine Spitfire was, without a doubt, one of the most famous of all World War Two aircraft. It was glamorized by the media, and children young and old would look up towards the skies watching a dogfight or see a squadron of RAF fighters come swarming in towards a formation of German bombers. A British WWII historian commented that they would hardly know one aircraft from another, but they would all include a Spitfire in their exclamations: “It’s a Spitfire” or “D’yer see that Spitfire shoot that bomber down, weeeeeoooooow”.

The Luftwaffe very soon began to realise that the Royal Air Force would not be a pushover. ‘The enemy fighters pounced on us with the fury of maniacs,’ wrote a German officer. ‘The days of easy victory were over. We had met the RAF head on.’

But the Spitfire that we knew at the end of the war was far different from the version that flew in the Battle of Britain and even to that of pre 1939 Spitfires. At wars end, the Supermarine Spitfire was a streamlined fighting machine and was the mainstay of Fighter Command.

The Spitfire on display at the Classic Flyers Museum is a full size fibre-glass and wood replica Mk. V which was located on a visit to Australia. The aircraft was dismantled, packed into a container and shipped here where it was carefully re-assembled and painted in a nearby hangar. It has a number of genuine Spitfire components incorporated in its construction. It carries the registration CRC representing the initials of the Australian air ace Group Captain Clive (Killer) Caldwell, DSO, DFC & Bar.

The unusual profile of the nose is due to the aircraft being fitted with the Vokes chin-filter that was found to be essential in the Western Desert (North Africa) to prolong engine life by preventing ingestion of sand on the desert airstrips.

Image courtesy of Classic Flyers Museum

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Prime Events THE LITTLE BIG MARKETS Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui 26 October, 2 & 9 November, 9am-2pm

OROPI SUNDAY MARKET Oropi Memorial Hall, 1295 Oropi Road, Oorpi 27 October & 24 November, 9am

RHYTHM AND RHAPSODY Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road, Tauranga Saturday 2 November, 7.30-9pm

A great range of quality stalls that vary monthly there is something for everyone. The Oropi Sunday Market is an integral part of the heart and soul of Oropi. Come along and experience what makes it so special.

Tauranga’s local women’s chorus, Inachord present their annual event showcasing a delightful mix of old and new songs. Adult: $25, Child: $15.

Buy Tickets – 021 111 8659.

THE ORIGINAL GYPSY FAIR Simpson Reserve, cnr Parton Road & Dickson Road, Papamoa East 9 & 10 November, 9am

We are excited to bring to you another season of The Little Big Markets with this summer being our 10 year celebration.

PAPAMOA ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Saturday 26 October, 10am-2pm An Indoor Monthly Market in the Hub of Papamoa, based in the Papamoa library (Papamoa Community Centre).

Come along and check out the great artists selling great product from all around the region. Any queries, contact Carolynn on 022 120 1771 or carolyntj4@gmail.com.

ART AND CRAFT OF SCREEN WRITING University of Waikato, 1 Durham Street, Tauranga Saturday 26 October, 1.30-4.30pm What is a screenplay? What does it look like and why does it look that way? Tim Balme will help distil the differences in disciplines between literature, theatre and screenwriting.

General Admission - Workshop is Limited to 12 max: $65. Buy Tickets – 0800 842 538.

TAURANGA FARMERS MARKET Tauranga Primary School, 31 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga 26 October, 2 & 9 November, 7.45am-12pm Tauranga’s only true Farmers Market held every Saturday come rain, hail or shine. Come meet the local producers.

The freshest of produce including Certified organic, tastiest of baking, healthiest of foods with a dash of flowers and plants.

DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVITY IN A KILN-FIRED GLASS WORKSHOP Leadlight Expressions, Historic Village, 17th Avenue 26 October & 16 November, 9am Learn the fascinating and somewhat addictive craft of making Glass Art by fusing (or melting) glass in a kiln.

Glass Fusing Workshop: $60. Buy Tickets – 07 571 3726.

MOUNT FARMERS MARKET Phoenix Car Park, 141 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui 27 October, 3, 10 & 17 November, 9am-1pm A diverse range of local artisans and purveyors present some of the finest fresh produce, breads, pastries, cheese, smoked fish, oils, chutneys, relishes, plants, seedlings, honey, fresh cut flowers and other delicious edibles from the region.

CANCER SOCIETY LIVING CREATIVELY WORKSHOP Cancer Society, 111 Cameron Road Tuesday 29 October, 10am12pm Art journaling provides an opportunity to create a record of your stories, life experiences, feelings and pearls of wisdom for yourself or family.

The workshop is free for clients of the Cancer Society. Support persons welcome with koha. Transport to the venue may be available, so let us know if you require transport when you register. For more information or to register, contact Dawn Douch on 07 571 2035 or email admintauranga@ cancersociety.org.nz

CHAIR UP UPHOLSTERY The Artery Art Learning Space, The Incubator, The Historic Village 2 & 23 November, 9.30am Want to learn Upholstery? recover that stool? or kick start your new Upholstery hobby? It’s easier than you think. Enjoy the Unique atmosphere of the Historic village. Cost: $135.

Email chairup.upholstery@gmail.com or call 027 252 4414.

TINMAN TRIATHLON Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui Sunday 10 November 8am-1pm

BOP OODLE CLUB – DOGGY PLAYDATES Fergusson Park, Tilby Drive, Matua, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3 November & 1 December, 2pm Monthly playdates for dogs. BOP Oodle Club is about getting people together with their dogs for socialising and fun. All breeds of dogs are welcome. Meet up at Beach Road end of Fergusson Park. Gold coin donation.

SWAN LAKE – IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga 5 & 7 November, 7.30-10pm THE POLITICAL YEARS WITH MARILYN WARING AND CHLOE SWARBRICK Carrus Crystal Palace, Tauranga Waterfront Saturday 2 November, 10-11am Marilyn Waring talks to MP Chlöe Swarbrick about her 2019 autobiography recounting her extraordinary years in parliament – the youngest MP to ever enter Parliament (1975); the only female National MP after the 1978 election; crossing the floor on nuclear-free legislation, thus provoking PM Rob Muldoon, who had a one-seat majority, to call the ill-fated 1984 snap election. General Admission: $20, Earlybird: $18, Student: $5.

Buy Tickets – 0800 842 538.

For 30 years in its current format The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be back in Papamoa for our eighth Fair of the 2019/2020 season. Bigger, Brighter, Better. The Original Gypsy Fair has had some positive changes whilst maintaining its charm that it is well known for.

A fun filled day for the whole family with something for everyone, and entry is free!

Race day will have a: - Standard distance 1500m, 40km, 10km, open to ages 16 & above (National Championship) - Sprint 750m, 20km, 5km, open to ages 16 & above - Super Sprint 350m, 10km, 3km open to ages 11 & above - Splash N Dash for the kids, 100m, 1km run. https://triathlontauranga.org.nz/ events/tinman/

2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP Our Place, 91 Willow Street 26 October, 9-11pm; 27 October, 10pm-12am; 1 November, 10pm– 12am; 2 November, 10pm-12am Our Place Tauranga will be the Tauranga City home of The Rugby World Cup and will be showing all of the RWC games live!

Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal. Adult: $92, Concession: $82. Buy Tickets – 07 577 7188.

WOMANS TEXTILE SHED Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street West Tuesday 5 November, 9.30am-2pm We are holding an Eco Dyeing class this month. The tutor is Liz Wilson, she is a wonderful textile artist. Come and try something really exciting using leaves and flowers to create a piece of cloth that could be used for cushions, journals, framed art work or a scarf.

Please contact Kim – 021513093 to book and for more information

2019 MINI NATIONALS Hotel Armitage, 9 Willow Street 25 October, 4-10; 26 October, 8am11pm; 27 October, 8am-11pm The 25th NZ Mini Nationals will be hosted by the Tauranga Mini Owners’ Club Inc over Labour Weekend. Free entry. http://www.tmoc.org.nz/

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Nature Is Good For You Kristophe Green & Dacher Keltner

Humans have long intuited that being in nature is good for the mind and body. From indigenous adolescents completing rites of passage in the wild, to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths,” many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth.

Why nature? No one knows for sure, but one hypothesis derived from evolutionary biologist E. O. Wilson’s “biophilia” theory suggests that there are evolutionary reasons people seek out nature experiences. We may have preferences to be in beautiful, natural spaces because they are resource-rich environments – ones that provide optimal food, shelter, and comfort.

Westmere Butchery in Auckland has taken out New Zealand’s top sausage award for the second year in a row.

These, in turn, help us to cultivate greater openness, creativity, connection, generosity, and resilience.

In other words, science suggests we may seek out nature not only for our physical survival but because it’s good for our social and personal well-being.

These evolutionary needs may explain why children are drawn to natural environments and why we prefer nature to be part of our architecture.

Now, a large body of research is documenting the positive impacts of nature on human flourishing – our social, psychological, and emotional life. More than 100 studies have shown that being in nature, living near nature, or even viewing nature in paintings and videos can have positive impacts on our brains, bodies, feelings, thought processes, and social interactions.

In particular, viewing nature seems to be inherently rewarding, producing a cascade of emotions and calming our nervous systems.

NZ's Top Sausages Announced They were announced as the Supreme Award winner for the 2019 Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition at an awards dinner in Auckland this evening.

The judges couldn’t get enough of their Chicken, Leek and Bacon entry which beat out over 500 other entries from over 90 producers around New Zealand, to claim the top spot.

Gold Award winners from Tauranga are: Aussie Butcher for their cheese grillers, and Cherrywood Butchery in Otumoetai for their BBQ Asian Pork Belly and Cashew sausage.

Cherrywood Butchery was also awarded Silver for their Chicken Margarita entry.

(Media release: Devro NZ Sausage Competition)

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HMB Endeavour Replica Arrives in NZ to Join Tuia 250 Voyage Following the arrival of the double-hulled sailing canoe Fa’afaite from Tahiti on 13 September, the HMB Endeavour replica has completed its voyage from Australia to Tauranga, Aotearoa New Zealand.

“Tuia 250 places the Endeavour’s arrival to this land in the context of the feats of Pacific voyagers who navigated their way to Aotearoa many generations before the ship arrived,” says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive Bernadette Cavanagh.

“The Endeavour replica will be part of a six-vessel flotilla, including traditional Māori waka, and will travel to more than a dozen sites of significance to Pacific voyaging and the first onshore encounters between Māori and Pākehā in 1769.

“Tupaia, James Cook and the Endeavour crew were part of those first onshore encounters, and including the Endeavour replica is a way of acknowledging that – for some that is a painful acknowledgement. It is part of our story, our dual heritage and a chance to kōrero and rebalance the dominant narrative of early encounters.”

The HMB Endeavour replica left Sydney on 12 September to make its way to Aotearoa New Zealand for the Tuia 250 Voyage around part of the country’s coastline. The journey took 15 days.

Tuia 250 National Coordinating Committee Co-Chair Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr said he was impressed with the all crew members of the six vessels during preparation and training for the Tuia 250 Voyage.

Crew members of all vessels have entered into the spirit of Tuia 250 learning waiata and important aspects of Māori and New Zealand culture.

“All vessels have taken a great interest in learning and understanding each other’s traditions and they share a common love of the ocean, their vessels and sailing which they look forward to sharing with many New Zealanders,” BarclayKerr says.

Tuia 250 National Coordinating Committee CoChair Dame Jenny Shipley encouraged all New Zealanders to follow the voyage around the country using the virtual voyage tracker.

“We invite all New Zealanders to follow the voyage online using the virtual eye tracker, to join the many events that will take place and be part of this important conversation about who we are and can be as New Zealanders,” says Dame Jenny Shipley.

“The Tuia 250 Flotilla is part of a national event, to celebrate 1000 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s voyaging and navigation tradition, dual heritage and to acknowledge and commemorate the events that occurred in encounters between Māori and Pākehā when they first met, and explore and engage with all New Zealanders in our shared future together.”

(Ministry for Culture and Heritage)

Image of the HMB (His Majesty's Bark) Endeavour is courtesy of the Australian National Maritime Museum

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The New Zealand Winegrowers’ Annual New Release Tasting will be held at the end of October in the Penthouse of New Zealand House, London.

This is the first comprehensive UK showing of the 2019 vintage wines, which is widely considered one of the most stunning in recent memory. Although smaller than originally anticipated, the quality of the 2019 harvest is being touted as exceptional from top of the North to bottom of the South Island.

As ever, this tasting offers an excellent opportunity for the trade to discover the latest releases of New Zealand wines and compare regions and varieties. There will be a number of wineries seeking representation in the UK Market which are highlighted on our Unsigned Talent table.

Last month the New Zealand wine industry celebrated 200 years since the first vines were planted, by Reverend Samuel Marsden at Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. From the humble beginnings of a vine planted in Northland, the New Zealand wine industry has earned an international reputation for premium, diverse and sustainable wines. This year The New Zealand Winegrowers are pleased to showcase over 110 wines from 32 producers covering six of New Zealand’s wineproducing regions including Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Marlborough, Nelson, North Canterbury and Central Otago.

All of the wines shown in New Zealand Winegrowers events are sustainably accredited under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. Wines with Organic certification will also be highlighted.

(Media release: NZ Wine)

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Underuse of Radiation Therapy Radiation Therapy Can in Cancer Treatment a Concern Enhance Survival Rates in Many cancer patients in Australia and New Zealand continue to miss out on radiation therapy in their treatment.

According to new data presented at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) in Auckland this month, only 25% of cancer patients in NSW received radiation therapy compared to the optimal rate of 45%.

This matches previous data for New Zealand which shows that less than a third of patients will actually receive radiation therapy, despite half being likely to benefit from having it at some time during their cancer experience.

Lead researcher and radiation oncologist Dr Roya Merie said: “These figures concerningly show that use of radiation therapy is well below the optimal figure in treating cancer effectively.

“This deficit has significant negative impacts on patient outcomes and it is important that strategies to overcome such shortfalls are developed to improve radiation therapy use and ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment for them.”

Elderly Brain Cancer Patients Elderly patients with Glioblastoma (primary brain tumours) had similar survival outcomes to younger patients when treated with the Stupp protocol according to data presented at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) in Auckland this month.

The analysis suggested that patients aged over 65 years who are functioning well following surgery may be better served with the same treatment used in younger patients aged under 65 years, as opposed to a more conservative approach.

This is known as the Stupp protocol.

The Stupp protocol consists of radiation therapy and concomitant chemotherapy to treat specific brain tumours called glioblastoma (GBM), but due to its intensity, is usually only an option for younger patients.

Lead researcher Dr Brendan Liu said: “We found that when stratified for performance status elderly patients had similar survival outcomes compared with the younger cohort, without a significant increase in side effects or impact on quality of life.

“This suggests that elderly patients who managed well following the initial diagnosis and surgical procedure may benefit from a longer course of combined radiation therapy and concomitant chemotherapy, which can provide better prognosis and survival outcomes for the patient.”

(Media Release: Royal Australian and NZ College of Radiologists)

ALL Season Super Antioxidant Peel Antioxidants are great for our immune system.

But they are also fabulous for our skin.

Introducing our All-Season Super Antioxidant Peel Out with old and in with the new Sometimes our skin needs a helping hand to promote skin rejuvenation.

Our Antioxidant Peel stimulates cell activity, accelerates collagen production (liking that idea), brightens and improves skin texture. The clever part is, that it can identify any dormant dead skin cells, which can dull the skin appearance.

So you may experience some residual flaking. (Nothing to hide away from.)

Result is a fresher and more vibrant skin appearance.

SPECIAL FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ONLY All Season Antioxidant Peel $75 (usually $95) Book a session of 3 Peels at $65 each Each client will receive x 1 sample Sunblock But hurry – limited appointments Note: All skins will be assessed to determine suitability for this treatment.

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Cruise Value To NZ Showing Massive Growth The value of cruise to New Zealand is climbing more quickly than other sectors of tourism, with new figures showing a massive climb of 28% in the 2018-19 season.

Official figures released by Stats NZ today show cruise is now worth $570 million a year to New Zealand. The New Zealand Cruise Association says the statistics also show that the benefits of cruise are spread around the country, with Tauranga and Dunedin showing strong growth, as well as Auckland.

“I am delighted we have this invaluable data proving the strength and positive economic impact of the New Zealand cruise sector. This is wonderfully reassuring in light of the overall softening of our tourism sector, demonstrating how resilient cruise is and how important it is to our entire country,” NZCA Chair Debbie Summers says.

PORT OF TAURANGA CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE Head down to Pilot Bay (or the Mount Maunganui base track) to watch these majestic ships cruising into Tauranga Harbour.

A great experience for all. On occasion, the arrival and departure times below can change on the day. **Indicates an overnight stay

Image courtesy of of Port of Tauranga

Vessel Name

Arrival Date

Day

ETA

ETD

Vessel Name

Arrival Date

Day

ETA

ETD

Ovation of the Seas

3 November

Sunday

6:15

18:15

Caledonian Sky

24 November

Sunday

7:00

22:00

Celebrity Solstice

6 November

Wednesday

4:30

16:30

Noordam

24 November

7:00

17:45

Celebrity Solstice

9 November

Saturday

6:45

18:30

Ruby Princess

6:00

18:15

Majestic Princess

9 November

7:15

Sea Princess

12 November

Tuesday

7:15

Majestic Princess

22 November

Friday

Noordam Caledonian Sky

30 November

Saturday

19:00

**

Celebrity Solstice

30 November

19:15

Celebrity Solstice**

31 November

Sunday

5:15

17:15

Golden Princess

2 December

Monday

5:45

17:45

22 November

9:30

16:45

Sea Princess

3 December

Tuesday

6:45

18:30

22 November

7:03

18:03

Celebrity Solstice

4 December

Wednesday

7:03

18:03

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Brain Teaser Answers 1. The river was frozen.

2. An hourglass, with thousands of grains of sand.

3. Take the first letter of each word and place it at the end. It will spell the same word backwards.

4. It contains each number, zero through nine, in alphabetical order.

5. Push the cork down into the bottle.

Then shake the coin out.

6. Both boxers are female.

7. All three words are pronounced differently when the first letter is capitalized.

8. The man is playing Monopoly.

He lands on a property with a hotel and doesn’t have enough money to pay the rent.

9. The person was born in 2005 B.C. 10. Turn on the right switch and leave it on for two minutes.

After two minutes, turn on the middle switch and leave it on for one minute. When that minute is up, turn off both switches and enter the room. One light bulb will be hot (1st switch) and one will be warm (2nd switch). The cold bulb will correspond to the switch you didn’t turn on.

Crossword Answers

Instead of the John I call my bathroom the Jim!

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