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Face the strange ...

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f there was ever a season to turn over a new leaf, tick a few boxes or tune into a whole new ball game, then it’s got to be Spring. And with the Rugby World Cup kicking off next month, the local council elections closing in and regional innovations reinventing ways of old, we’re not short of excuses to shake the winter blues, take pen to paper or bounce into action.

And, the words on the street – and sea, and field – are all about actioning change this issue, literally. We hone in on Taupō’s latest innovation – Wrapt – and its new roll to cull waste, turn to page 19, we speak to the changing face of the New Zealand wool and surfing industries with local pioneer, Paul Barron – head to page 33, and Sustainable Coastline’s Sam Judd talks greater change through capacity development – page 38.

For those keen to step outside and breathe in the fresh air – you’ll need it with all that rugby cheering and yahooing – then why not escape to Lake Tarawera for a little cultural and geographic exploration via boots, bike or boat – turn to page 34. And, for those keen on ‘changing’ up routine, why not take swing on the green and give golf a go – turn to page 16 for our local expertise.

With springtime weather toing and froing between cold and frosty, to warm and hot, there’s bound to be days where we’re destined for indoors. So, use the changeable weather to create change on the home front too – turn to page 50 for a Marie Kondo-inspired declutter.

(Turning to face the strange took on a whole new meaning as I chucked, threw and re-stacked ‘stuff’ from room-to-room throughout our house – let me tell you!)

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Whatever your agenda for the spring months ahead, may pride, inspiration – and staying power – pattern your way.

Enjoy!

Dyani (Dee) and the team EDITOR

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Are You In?

Event Showcase

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The Bucket List

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Putting Around?

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Pineapple Frangipane Tart

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Filling a Gap Through Greater Advancement

Spring Recipe

Advance Church

Season's Highlights

What's On

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Voting Papers Are Out

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Spring 2019 Events Calendar

Tauranga’s Urban Cycleway

Take a Swing At This

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Kids Fun

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Good Time Guide

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Sea Sheep ...

Woollen You Know It!

Q&A with Grant Schofield How Not to Get Cancer While Eating Out

That's a Wrapt Seaweed And Stick It

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho The Historic Forta Leza

Don’t Miss the First Fifteen Be Rugby Ready

Read online Read the latest issue and many more exclusive stories online at henrymagazine.nz

Rugby World Cup 2019

Offers & Deals Around Taupō

Woolight Surboards

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Get Your Weekend Wander On

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Love the Mount

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Coast to Coast

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We Love ...

Take to Lake Tarawera

Shop Till You Drop

The People Path to Sustainability

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Honey, I Love You Sweet Talking Its Way to the Top, One Jar at a Time ...

Going to Market?

How Your Due Diligence Will Pay Off Rachael Webber

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Kondo for Clean & Clarity

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The Hearth of the Home

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Extending Your Property

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Crossword

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Insta Curation

Marie Kondo

Homestead Heating

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Can You Solve It?

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Voting Papers Are Out Are You In?

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t’s D-Day for local council elections next month and the potential for a high return on votes has been forecast. In the Taupō District an estimated 90.65% of the eligible population are enrolled to vote, and in Tauranga the figures stand at 96.19%.

Irrespective of population and city size, our local councils’ purpose ultimately remains the same across the country. And, irrespective of whether you choose to vote, political decisions will continue to govern our lives – the freedoms and opportunities we have and the environment we live in, says parliamentary member, Chlöe Swarbrick.

“Your political representatives are there because you either elected them, or neglected to elect them.

If you don’t like or trust your representation, find somebody in your community who you do trust, and back them in running. If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we’ve always got.”

At the end of the day, voting is every man’s right, reminds Chlöe. “If you breathe air, drink water,

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eat food, or would like a roof over your head at night, you’re inherently political. The affordability, availability and accessibility of those things are all discerned by political decisions.”

So, with political speak the word on the street, there’s no better time to brush up on a little local council lingo.

In brief, local councils are called upon to ... ... act for local communities with democracy at the fore – decisionmaking and actioning them. ... think now and into the future, i.e. meeting needs for good-quality infrastructure, public services and regulatory systems.

Tiers of local governance at a glance •• Each local council has two tiers of governance – Regional Council of which there are 11, and Territorial Councils (either District or City) – of which there are 67.

•• Most of our regions are based largely on drainage basins, and most regional boundaries conform with territorial authority

boundaries – however there are exceptions, e.g. the Taupō District is split between four regions.

•• Regional Council duties include: environmental management – air and water control, coastal management, regional land management, regional transport, pest management.

•• Territorial duties include: urban and rural planning, network utility services i.e. sewage, stormwater, local roading, libraries, parks and reserves.

Why vote local? Fast facts ...

•• The margins are much closer on a local level than on a national level when it comes to counting the votes – which means more power to the people.

•• Local policies effect your everyday, e.g. where you can walk your dog, changes to public transport – e.g. those bus timetables, which events you can see in your city, etc.

•• Your vote counts towards making rules and regulations around specifics like public art placement.

•• Local councils have a say over local public-school funding – not Jacinda.

•• You have the opportunity to choose a candidate that is aligned with the issues you see as important – and you are funding the council with your rates – so speak up.

Are you voting? We ran a recent Facebook Poll to see who was planning on voting in our regions this election – here’s what the results revealed: 63% of respondents ticked ‘YES’, but a call to vote was a ‘NO’ for the other 37%.  All images on this page: Electoral Commission

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event showcase FROM

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28 Kids' Fishing

26 - 28 OCT

Tauranga Arts Festival

Graffiato: Taupō Street Art Festival

 Thu, 24 October – Sun, 3 November  Tauranga  See ticket information on website  taurangafestival.co.nz

 Sat, 26 October – Mon, 28 October (Labour Weekend)  Taupō Town Centre  lovetaupo.com/graffiato

The Tongariro National Trout Centre Society assists children between the ages of 6 and 14 to catch a trout with a fly rod, while passing on valuable messages about trout fishing. The fish is weighed and measured and a certificate issued.

New Zealand’s beautiful diversity is showcased at this year’s Tauranga Arts Festival in everything from theatre and community dance to speakers and music. Shows include the charming Still Life with Chickens, hilarious South Afreakins, insightful Cellfish and compelling Wild Dogs under my Skirt, plus the best of local music, including Nadia Reid, Tami Neilson and Milly Tabak.

The Graffiato Street Art Festival is definitely one event that’s not to be missed. Each year some of New Zealand’s best street artists descend on Taupō to transform various walls around town – and while some have been painted over (as is the nature of street art) more than 80 still stand today.

Includes gear, licence, instructor, certificate of catch, filleting and smoking of the fish.

Pick up a programme at your local library, café or Baycourt Community & Arts Centre.

 Sat, 28 September to Sun, 13 October Every School Holidays  Tongariro National Trout Centre, 257 State Highway 1, Turangi  $45 per child (no bookings required)  troutcentre.com

Kids' fishing days are held every school holidays at the children's fishing pond at the Tongariro National Trout Centre.

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Members of the community are also encouraged to volunteer and potentially help the artists paint!

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Our 'Queen' gets dressed up for the holiday season, so you can celebrate, let your hair down and get festive!

The party starts with a two hour cruise departing at 7.30pm which features a yummy Christmas themed buffet meal with lively entertainment as well as an hour party time dockside.

The Lakeland Queen can accommodate any group size from 2 to 180. Bookings are essential.

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The Taniwha  Sat, 2 November  Waikato River Trails  thetaniwha.co.nz

Come experience the diverse natural beauty of the Waikato River Trails. Native bush, exotic forest, historic landmarks, geological formations, open reserves, boardwalks over wetlands, and stunning single track, with expansive lake and river views throughout. Phew! If too much amazing scenery were possible this'd be it!

Tour Highlights

Authentic dining experiences at local restaurants Unique stays in centrally located properties Wine Tasting at an award-winning winery in Istria Truffle Tasting Lunch in the heart of the Istria region Olive Oil Tasting at a family owned estate in Vodnjan Visit & Tasting at Ston Oyster Farm Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment Wine Tasting on the Island of Vis Cable car ride in Dubrovnik with sensational views of the Old Town

Mountain bike courses range from 14 km to 84 km. Run / walk courses range from 7 km to 42.2 km.

Rally your crew and come hit the trails on two wheels or two feet!

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events what's on September Hoka One One Kinloch Off Road Challenge

 7 September  Kinloch Domain, Taupō  kinlochoffroadchallenge.co.nz

The Little Big Markets

 7 September  Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui  facebook.com/thelittlebigmarkets

North Island Marching Championship  7 September  Taupō Event Centre

HopeWalk

 7 September  Lakefront Village Green,

Memorial Drive, Rotorua  facebook.com/HopeWalkRotoruaNZ

Broadway Ball – A Night of Stars

 7 September  The Playhouse, Centre Stage Taupō  centrestagetaupo.co.nz

Jock Hobbs Memorial U19’s Rugby Tournament  8 – 14 September  Owen Delany Park, Taupō  facebook.com/NationalUnder19s

Wicked: The Musical

 14 September  Baycourt Community and Arts Centre,

 20 – 22 September

 Owen Delany Park, Taupō

Indoor Bowls Bonanza

 Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  steamers.dashtickets.co.nz

Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter – Open Day 2019

 McLaren Falls, Tauranga  eventpromotions.co.nz/ run-beneath-the-stars

 22 September

 Ian Pain Memorial Hangar, Tauranga

Tarnished Frocks and Divas  25 September

 Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui  tarnishedfrocksanddivas.co.nz

Kids Fishing  28 September – 13 October

 Tongariro Trout Centre, Turangi  troutcentre.com

Vegan Vibes 2019  28 September

 Soper Reserve, Mt Maunganui  facebook.com/veganvibesnz

Mitre 10 Cup – Bay Of Plenty Steamers Vs Hawke's Bay  28 September

 Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  steamers.dashtickets.co.nz

Sika Show and Competition  28 – 29 September

The Gambler (Mountain Bike Event)

October

 17 – 19 September  Taupō Event Centre

 5 October

 Taupō Event Centre

 Tongariro North Domain, Taupō  sika-show.co.nz

Te Taiopenga O Ngati Tuwharetoa Schools Kapa Haka Festival

Mitre 10 Cup – Bay Of Plenty Steamers Vs Manawatu

Ledlenser Run Beneath The Stars

 21 – 22 September

Tauranga  ticketek.co.nz

 15 September  Craters of the Moon  mountainbiketaupo.org.nz

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Global Games Junior Rugby Festival

The Music Of Leonard Cohen: A Journey – 1967 to 2016  4 October

 Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, Tauranga  imperfectoffering.co.nz/upcoming-events

 5 October

McCartney Invitational Football Tournament  11 – 12 October

 Crown Park, Taupō  tafcmc.leaguerepublic.com

Taupō Ultra Marathon  12 October

 Kinloch Domain, Taupō  taupoultra.co.nz

Bentley Drivers Club 100-year celebration  14 October

 Taupō Museum

Devil Skin Concert  17 October

 Great Lake Centre, Taupō  devilskin.co.nz

Bay of Plenty Home Show  18 – 20 October

 Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui  bayofplentyhomeshow.co.nz

Onward – A Decade Of Devilskin  18 October

 Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui  devilskin.co.nz

Omokoroa Coastal Challenge  20 October

 Western Ave Reserve, Tauranga  runrunrun.co.nz

Rotorua Museum Art Awards  22 October

 Energy Events Centre, Rotorua  rotoruamuseum.co.nz/artawards

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Tauranga Arts Festival  24 October – 3 November  Tauranga  taurangafestival.co.nz

Graffiato Street Art Festival  26 – 28 October  Taupō Town Centre  taupostreetart.com

The Original Gypsy Fair  26 – 28 October  Tongariro North Domain

Eggtoberfest

 26 October  Lake Maraetai, Mangakino  facebook.com/eggtoberfestmangakino

Kinloch Market

 27 October  Kinloch Domain, Taupō  facebook.com/KinlochMarket

Lake Tarawera Spring Fair  27 October  Stoney Point Reserve, Rotorua

This Is Tami Neilson!

 28 October  Carrus Crystal Palace, Tauranga  tamineilson.com

November Lakeland Queen Cruises: Party with the Queen  Every Fri-Sat, Nov-Dec  Lakefront, Rotorua  lakelandqueen.com

Starlight Cinema Fireworks and Laser Extravaganza  1 November  Owen Delany Park, Taupō  taupofireworks.co.nz

The Taniwha

 2 November  Waikato River Trails, Putaruru  thetaniwha.co.nz

Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Open Day 2019

“Totally Dependable”

 3 November

 Taupō Airport  rescue.org.nz

Mitre 10 Mega Tauranga City To Surf  3 November

 Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club  eventpromotions.co.nz

Swan Lake – Imperial Russian Ballet Company  5 – 7 November

 Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, Tauranga  russianballet.co.nz

River Wild  9 November

 Tongariro River, Turangi  riverwild.co.nz

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The Bee Gees Night Fever  14 November

 Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, Tauranga  facebook.com/TheBeeGeesShow

NZ Show Horse Council Nationals

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 16 – 17 November

 National Equestrian Centre  nzshc.co.nz

Tauranga Food, Wine And Music Festival  23 November

 Wharepai Domain, Tauranga  taurangafwm.co.nz

BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge  29 – 30 November  cyclechallenge.com

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he Bay of Plenty is on a mission – a cycle mission that is – as part of a wider council initiative, the region is seeing the expansion of its urban cycle network, to provide greater connections and transport options for those travelling into and around the city.

The 19 kilometre scenic trail linking Western Bay of Plenty to Tauranga via existing and new cycle routes is near completion – September deadline – with the Wairoa Bridge crossing ‘clip on’ structure to the State Highway Bridge expected completion this summer. And, with so much growth in the Omokoroa area in

the past five years, it’s touted this new cycleway may take a little pressure off the busy road into town (here’s hoping) and become a key part of the tourist trail from Waihi to Maketu.

Traffic matters aside, this cycleway traverses a stunning coastline and wetland area. For those keen on an easy Sunday cycle – but not the full 19 kilometres – begin at Omokoroa Domain and make your way along to Plummer’s Point Peninsula for a picnic at Ongarahu Pa and Huhurua Reserve – one of the most wellpreserved defensive fortifications in New Zealand.

Roll with the family

the route literally follows the water, you don’t encroach into residential territory – nothing worse than feeling like you’re riding through someone’s backyard.

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Another highlight, the huge field and facilities at Huhurua Reserve – who would have known this was here, along with two dozen or so citrus trees (which are free to all).

We wished we had bought a frisbee!

This has got to be a new summertime go-to for families wanting a day out to picnic and play.

So how did we all fare? No complaints from the five and six-year-olds who were worried about hills, the teenager was stoked to come across another friend riding en route, and the oldies every bit smitten with just how stunning this peninsula is – and how nice not to have to drive!

The verdict, would be keen to make this a regular to-do – especially after a week of sitting in traffic!

Our family of five put this leg of the journey to the test. With various cycle strengths onboard, we challenged the terrain. Fortunately, it was 90% flat contour and smooth sailing. We cycled the water’s edge, watched the train pass alongside, and the views were incredible – Mount Maunganui, Matakana, Motuhoa Island – we were spoilt. And because 13  @westernbaycouncil

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You’ve changed.

So has your skin. with Claire Yeoman, MoleMap Melanographer

Living in the Bay of Plenty comes with plenty of glorious sunshine and the chance to pursue many different outdoor activities.

These outdoor adventures are why many of us choose to live here, but along with the great lifestyle, we have a very high risk of developing a skin cancer such as melanoma.

New Zealand has the world’s second highest rate of melanoma, and around seven New Zealanders are diagnosed with melanoma every day.

But it’s not just the harsh summer rays that cause damage. Did you know that the winter sun can burn the skin too, that a cloudy day can also harm the skin, and that altitude can increase your skin cancer risk?

Those battling skin cancer are very aware that the early detection of skin cancer can dramatically increase your chance of surviving melanoma.

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Claire at MoleMap Taupo has some great advice on protecting your skin, even during winter when the sun’s rays are still present.

Because early detection is the best way to prevent melanoma, get to know your skin and moles.

Check regularly for any changes and if you have any concerns, see your doctor straight away – and make sure you see a skin cancer specialist such as MoleMap every year.

Good protection when you are out in the sun is vital. A simple way to remember this is the SPOT rule of thumb: SLAP on at least SPF30+ sunscreen every day PROTECT your skin – cover up or stay in the shade.

OBSERVE – look for changes in your skin regularly.

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Skin cancer can grow fast and it doesn’t mind what the season is, so please make sure you are careful with sun protection and vigilant about getting regular skin checks.

Nearly 40,000 patients each year visit MoleMap and this helps us find skin cancers early, but we can’t find them if you don’t come and show us!

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Putting Around?  Dee Ellwood

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Take a Swing at This

reaming about living longer, culling stress and boosting self-confidence – and all in one hit? Forget reaching for the lotions, potions and pills, and go clubbing – golf clubbing that is. And, there’s no better time to take to the green than any time, say golf experts. Young, old, hip replacements, toddlers and Millennials, golf doesn’t pick and choose. And if fitness, fashion and formalities have been holding you back from giving it a swing, it's time to rethink myths of old and drive all caution to the wind.

Break down the barriers There’s no prerequisite for fitness when it comes to golf – it’s low stress and low-intensity – which makes for greater enjoyment whilst burning up a few calories.

“Golf can be played by people of all fitness levels – and any age too,” says Sue Falconer of Lakeview Golf and Country Club. “It’s probably one of the only sports that a family can play from the four-to-five-year old to the 90+ year old!”

Peter Spiers of Rotorua Golf Club, agrees. “Try it at two, any time close to that is great, the earlier you learn the easier it is,” he says. “Golf is unique in the sense you don’t have to be fit to play, however if you look at the world’s best players, they are 100% fit and strong! Golf is a metaphor for life – the fitter you are the more you will enjoy it.”

And regardless of what you start out with, ultimately it will improve your

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fitness long-term – physical and mental – says Felix Witte of Wairakei Resort Taupō. “It’s a win-win: The swing action and walking keeps joints supple and agile, and getting out in the fresh air and sunshine, surrounded by greenery also does wonders for mental wellness.”

Lose an old train of thought Just like any sport, golf is no stranger to misconceptions – myths of old and new that circulate and speculate. For example, golf's a rich man’s game, you need a lot of time to play it, it’s all pomp and old people, you won’t find many women on the green.

The only way to really understand it?

Forget what you think you already know and get out there.

“Golf is affordable in New Zealand and an annual membership of around $1000 is cheap as chips – some golfers pay $500 per round!” says Peter. “Golf’s a game for everyone in New Zealand – it doesn’t have to take

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a wealth of your time and you don’t have to be of a certain ilk.”

Felix agrees. “Golf was originally destined for the wealthy and male – the very name golf comes from the acronym Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden!” he says. “Times have changed drastically and golf has become accessible to ALL – especially in New Zealand. Take our course for example, we believe Wairakei Resort’s 9-hole is one of the best in the country. It’s just $15 a round for adults, and it’s also a public course with no membership or strict dress requirements.”

Bringing communities together is at the forefront for many clubs, says Sue. “We as a golf club are working on debunking the ‘exclusivity’ myth by engaging with our local communities, one initiative we are planning is an open doors wide day.”

Hitting the green – what’s the go?

If you’re a total newcomer to the golfing scene arming yourself with a few hints and tips doesn’t go amiss, alongside knowing what to wear and protocol to follow.

“Golf’s a game of knowledge, if you can find someone who has a good amount of experience to lean on, this is the best way forward,” advises Peter. “Learn from others what golf etiquette is – it’s an integral part of the game. When it comes to dress code my good friend is a prime example. He would say to his boys aged three, five and eight, ‘Okay time for golf’. And they would run into their rooms, change into clean pants, good shoes and a collared shirt, and off they would go. Moral of the story? Put your best foot forward, dress the part.”

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Looking and behaving acceptably is key at all times, explains Sue. “Most courses require collared shirts, shoes not jandals or boots or bare feet. These rules have been relaxed a lot and leggings are acceptable for ladies,” she explains. “And when on the course be silent and still when people are playing their shot.

Respect the course and the people you are playing with.”

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What’s the main thing to look out for when eating out and ordering things cooked in fat?

Be prepared to ask what is in the food and to have anything removed. If you don’t want sugar and carbs tell them – you are the one paying. If they cannot deal with that then eat out somewhere else. Low carb/ keto is not new now.

We’ve heard diabetes is now being dubbed “the processed food disease”, what’s your take on this?

That’s a good way of thinking about it. Processed food of all sorts – refined

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seed oils, refined carbs, sugar – all cause insulin resistance and then hyperinsulinemia, which causes diabetes. If we stuck with the ‘low human interference’ factor, then we’d have much less diabetes as a society.

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Would you say intermittent fasting is a good way to assist with rebuilding cells and keeping cancer at bay?

Yes. The metabolic environment (glucose, insulin, IGF-1, inflammation) are all associated with increased odds of getting cancer in the first place, and in the second instance, reducing survival rate. . Any diet which can reduce all of these markers is likely to be preventive in cancer.

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That’s a Wrapt Seaweed And Stick It

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e don’t need another reminder that plastic usage is a huge problem for our planet. What we need is solutions, and Tauhara College Student Brooke Moore has weeded out a winning ticket.

With the ever-popular plastic wrap being one of the main culprits of this debacle, Brooke has come up with a resolve that’s just as handy, but no longer detrimental. Meet Wrapt, an edible, dissolvable, plastic wrap alternative.

Why make it a wrap?

Plastic wrap waste is one of the easiest to forget about when tuning into plastic pollution and working to mitigate its effects on our environment, but it’s also one of the top five culprits on our coastlines.

Our throwaway habits have become dominant, especially when some habits – i.e. grabbing our reusable bags, coffee cups, containers, etc – require effort to change an old train of doing. Thankfully using Wrapt is easy, you can eat it or dispose of it, and still save the planet – with minimal effort, stress and waste!

So how does this new alternative fair in the appearance department? Truth

be told, it may look and feel identical to plastic wrap, but it’s actually made from agar agar, a setting agent derived from seaweed. And, because it’s edible, dissolvable and allergyfree, it’s suitable for vegans and those who suffer with intolerances/ allergies. Agar agar has also been touted to aid digestion, weight loss, bone health and brain health.

Not only is Wrapt set to cull pollution, it’ll save you in handy work. Next time you go to bite into a sandwich, no need to unwrap, just bite on in.

And never fear the taste, standard Wrapt is unflavoured and odourless, however you can purchase it in two additional flavour options: green herb and raspberry.

Brooke Moore

Not ready to chomp on your sandwich wrapper just yet?

No problem, because it’s 100% biodegradable, simply run it under hot water and watch it dissolve.

Help take Wrapt to the next level: Brooke’s idea needs to be patented before she can upscale and produce large amounts of the wrap to replace plastic.

You can help Brooke at givealittle.co.nz/ cause/edible-plastic-wrap-alternative or follow @wrapt.nz on Instagram.

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Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho It’s Off to the Fort We Go ...  Dee Ellwood

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ancy a good ole fashioned meal served with a side of wild and a ghost or two? Sometimes it’s those places closest to home that hold the best kept secrets – not to mention a good laugh and slice of pizza. The small country town of Katikati is home to one such enchanted gem – the historic Forta Leza.

This bustling family-owned and operated tavern has been serving up stories for over a hundred years – and shows no signs of slowing down.

“If we had an earthquake around these parts – I’ll tell you where I’d want to be,” says Haydn Belcher, owner of Forta Leza. “Right here – these walls are this thick – nothing’s going to bring them down.”

And he’s right. Built over 100 years ago as Katikati’s original – and only – Co-op Dairy Factory, the building maintains its robust bones – even though it’s seen many an industry change come through its doors.

“After they shut the factory, the building was leased out for a raft of different things. First to an Evelyn Bennett who had over 200 Muscovy ducks running around in here,” he chuckles. “Then it was commercial cleaners, then Gary Rand transformed it into the restaurant it is today, and when mum and dad bought it, I was handed the reigns from day dot.”

Haydn and his wife, Mary, originally moved into the old chiller room with their children.

“I’ll tell you what, you could shut that door and you’d hear nothing of what was going on out there – and it was as pitch black as you like!”

Alongside the quirky old fixtures, rustic beams, the wild game – possums, pheasants, boars – and nostalgic pastimes adorning every wall and crevice – not to mention New Zealand’s largest collection of Jan McLean porcelain dolls, it’s the staff – “and Haydn’s HUGE meals” – that truly make the Fort what she is, says Mary.

“Majority of our staff have been with us for decades – and now their children are coming through too,” she enthuses. “It’s that sense of

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community and familiarity – and simple pleasures – that keep us all ticking around here.”

And, then there’s those ghostly matters ...

“Ever since we’ve had the place, I’ve always felt his presence – and we’ve had many people tell us they’ve seen him,” explains Mary. “Usually I’ll catch a glimpse of him early in the morning – I’ll look up and catch a shadow darting across the restaurant. It’s not a bad feeling – he’s just hanging about.”

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Don’t Miss the First Fifteen

Be Rugby Ready T

he countdown is on until the most anticipated event of the rugby calendar. And this year the 2019 Rugby World Cup is coming to you live and on demand through Spark Sport, the only place to watch all 48 Rugby World Cup matches this September.

To ensure you don’t miss a single minute of rugby – no matter where you are – and experience viewing at its best, here’s a few things you need to sort out well before the first whistle blows.

Check your connection First things first, check you are set up with a good broadband connection at home. Spark’s connection check helps you gauge if your internet is fast enough to stream Spark Sport without any issues. It’s recommended that you run it on the device you’ll be using to stream, between peak times of 8pm and 9pm. And, because speeds can vary between households, check you can stream quality video content over your connection.

Test your speed at spark.co.nz/rugbyready

Check your technology Once your connection is all lined up, you’ll need to make sure you have the right technology to stream Spark Sport. There is a range of compatible devices to plug into, so head online to check if yours is one of them, help. sparksport.co.nz for regular updates.

Get your Tournament Pass Once you’re confident your connection and technology are good to go, the final leg of prep before all systems are go is buying a Spark Sport Tournament Pass.

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However, despite the media attention, global recognition and celebrity backing – from world renowned American surfer, Kelly Slater – for his woollen technology, Paul Barron remains as down-toearth as the surfboards he weaves.

“I never set out to revolutionise the surfboard or wool industries.

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deep respect and appreciation for nature – in all her forms. It’s never been about achieving perfection for me, but experimenting to produce better results,” he says. “Right back when I started making surfboards – out in the back shed – I had no real clue what I was doing. So, I followed my nose, upskilled myself and made it all happen – pure grim determination!”

Paul’s Woolight boards were released this year, hallmarking a lengthy collaboration with New Zealand Merino and Firebird surfboards to ethically and sustainably produce the woollen cloth surfboards.

Simultaneously this has seen the New Zealand Merino Company’s ZQ merino soar in popularity. But product popularity isn’t what Paul’s proudest of.

“If you look back to the early New Zealand and right up to the start of the 20th century, it was wool that was our main export earner – it was our bread and butter. Fast-forward 100 years or so and post 2005, our wool exports were dipping under 5% – a stark contrast to the 90% our great grandfathers were sending out,” he explains. “So, for myself and the businesses I’m working alongside,

it’s about taking a product close to our hearts, our ancestry – our make up – and injecting fresh ways of doing whilst staying true to nature.”

The sheep / board combo also makes for greater opportunities to coalesce outside typical business circles.

Which means he gets out more, says Paul.

“When does a surfer from the Mount ever head inland? Not too often if the surf’s good!” laughs Paul.

“But crafting a woollen surfboard means you head for the hills and actually meet the farmers producing the wool, talk work, life and all in between. These farmers are just as passionate as we are about what they’re producing. It’s nice to relate to them; to form close bonds – we’re all proud for the same reasons.”

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Get Your Weekend Wander On Take to Lake Tarawera

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ith the weather warming up and days getting longer, now’s the perfect time to step out, venture, and take a break from the hustle and bustle. And, you don’t need to break the bank or fly far away to do it.

Why? Because it’s all here in our own backyard! Plus, seeing things through the eyes of a traveller opens up so many opportunities that you may never have appreciated – or even considered – before.

with its natural assets being the centre of the region’s most appealing activities. Here are some must-dos for your weekend away ...

So, this Spring, we’re exploring Lake Tarawera in Rotorua. A popular destination for visitors year-round,

Check out the boat tours by Totally Tarawera or lake cruises by Rotorua Duck Tours, complete with stories

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Hit the water When you think of a lake, the obvious choices are the water activities, and Lake Tarawera has an abundance of things to do on the water – jump straight in, kayak, fish and boat cruise to name but a few.

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of the dramatic eruption of Mount Tarawera and the significant ecology and Māori history of the region.

These are some of the best ways to discover the magic of the lake.

“Experience the thrill of riding in a WW2 Amphibious ‘duck’ visiting four lakes. View spectacular mountain scenery and other natural wonders.

Our fully guided sightseeing and informational tour provides a great introduction to Rotorua’s rich history from Māori migration through to geothermal beginnings. The ducks, the guides and the amazing scenery make this a unique New Zealand experience.” – Rotorua Duck Tours

Hot Water Beach This one’s a local hidden secret, which you can only reach via the Tarawera Trail or boat. Located in Te Rata Bay in its own natural hot springs, surrounded by bush with views of the lake and mountains, Hot Water Beach is a paradise unto its own. Gather some rocks and create your own private pool or follow the stream and take a dip in one of the secluded bush pools. There’s even a jumping rock for cannon-ballers!

“Walk the Tarawera Trail to Hot Water Beach, one of New Zealand’s most

beautiful day walks. At the end, relax and enjoy a geothermal soak before taking the Water Taxi home, or stop over to experience the geothermal waters of Hot Water Beach on one of our boat tours.” – Totally Tarawera

Trails and Walks Outside of the water, there’s trails and walks galore to mesmerise you with stunning landscapes, native New Zealand bush and views of every kind. The 15 km Tarawera Trail takes you through flourishing bush from the Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve straight to the Hot Water Beach where you can relax and take a soak.

Or check out the Tarawera Falls walking track, running parallel to the Tarawera River, traversing amazing native forest with a grand finale – the spectacular Tarawera Falls. Make sure you pack your camera!

Glamping Here’s something new, Totally Tarawera offer two glamping sites where you can spend the night in some of New Zealand’s most unique and secluded accommodations – and it’s only accessible via water taxi or walking track. Fall asleep to the sound of the morepork and wake up to the call of the tui, experience pure New Zealand at its best.

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way from the malls, Mount Mainstreet provides a relaxed, vibrant, boutique shopping experience with everything you need from personal care to fashion, professional advice to beauty, and souvenirs to contemporary and fine art.

Choose from over 230 shops, salons and businesses, with loads of free parking, seven days a week.

From morning to night, the Mount presents a friendly and invigorating atmosphere amongst an array of places to eat and drink. Whether you are looking for casual or fine dining, with family or friends, the Mount caters for all needs. We offer culinary delights from around the globe including Thai, Mexican, South American, Mediterranean, Indian and Asian cuisines to name just a few. We also have grocery and liquor stores, juice and sushi bars, a butchery, a baker and the kiwi favourite, fish and chips!

Our range of health and beauty includes beauticians for that luxury pamper, to locally owned pharmacies that will help you find what you need with a smile and some local flare.

Alongside superb shopping and dining, this stunning seaside location offers

a one-stop business destination, from travel agents, lawyers, banks and real estate. We have you covered with a vast range of services at your disposal from local people who know just what it means to help you out.

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owadays, volunteering isn’t bounded by set times or places.

On any given weekday, weekend or month, you’ll find staff and volunteers for New Zealand’s largest coastal protection charity, Sustainable Coastlines, planting trees, picking up rubbish, educating students, running team events, or analysing data countrywide. And, their results speak for themselves. To-date, they have motivated over 90,000 people to remove nearly 1.5 million litres of rubbish and plant 100,000+ trees.

They have also directly educated over 200,000 people with presentations.

In June alone, Sam Judd, co-founder and waterways leader, led 20 Hawke's Bay schools in a 6,000+ tree planting event, before heading to the Waikato to plant over 13,000 trees with Tangata Whenua, school students, the Black Sticks Hockey team, community work offenders and volunteers.

Earlier this year, in the Bay of Plenty’s Maketu, Sustainable Coastlines led 269 people, restoring love to an epic reconstructed wetland project.

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“In order to have a real environmental impact, our work has to go beyond just asking for hands to plant trees and pick up rubbish,” says Sam. “We know that the best way to bring about change is through capacity development. It’s local people, with local solutions that will ultimately aid global problems.

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 Dee Ellwood

response using volunteers. We deployed over 8,500 Kiwi volunteers – countrywide – everyone was prepared to do whatever it took to help.”

Igniting change beyond traditional means “It’s about being socially enterprising.

Through educational presentations in schools, corporate events or encouraging people to step up and become one of our citizen scientists,” he explains.

Citizen scientist? The initiative – backed by the Ministry for Environment and Department of Conservation – calls on Kiwis to contribute to data for New Zealand’s first national beach litter database.

“It’s a long-term commitment – we have over 108 sites. We want people from all over to monitor their local beach and create open-access data that can help people make better decisions around best solutions for that area,” says Sam. Get involved! If you and your community would like to get involved working alongside Sustainable Coastlines, reach out and visit their website www.sustainablecoastlines.co.nz

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orget what you think this pie entails – no flowers are destroyed in its making, and it’s no pineapple frenzy. It’s a firm family favourite, passed down through generations – my children’s great-great grandmother ‘Mema’ was an expert tart maker and this her signature dish. This recipe even reached stardom on New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker – unfortunately I did not!

So, spruce up your Sunday cuppa tea with a slice of sunshine – no complicated construction required, promise!

Ingredients Pastry:

» 120g butter » 2 egg yolks » 120g caster sugar » 120g plain flour

Filling:

» 120g butter » 120g caster sugar » 2 eggs » 30g plain flour » 120g ground almonds » ½ tsp almond essence » 230g can pineapple rings or pieces, juice strained, patted dry

Apricot glaze:

» 4 tbsp apricot jam » 4 tbsp water

 Dee Ellwood

Method Cut butter and yolks into sugar and flour. Work into a smooth paste and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

To make the filling, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring well. Stir flour, almonds and almond essence.

Combine well to a smooth paste.

When pastry is ready, roll out to 3 mm thick and line the base of a 20 cm greased tart tin – or sponge sandwich tin. Prick the bottom of the pastry case all over with a fork.

Fill pastry case with filling and bake for 30 mins until light, golden brown.

Remove from oven and place the pineapple rings / pieces across the top – be as decorative as you like.

For the glaze, place the ingredients in a saucepan and stir over a low heat until jam dissolves. Pass through a strainer to remove lumpy bits. Bring it back to the boil and boil – whilst stirring – until clear. Glaze the tart and then as an optional extra, place it under the grill to caramelise on top for 5 minutes.

Serve warm or cold with plenty of fresh whipped cream!

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 Deepika Sulekh

Filling a Gap

Through Greater Advancement

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dvance Church knows there is such a thing as a free lunch because they make 500 of them every week.

When Pastor James Stevens of Advance Church Taupō heard about children at local schools going regularly without lunch, the team came to the party, drumming up a solution to fill the gap.

With one in four Kiwi kids living in poverty, it’s a well-known fact that thousands of children attend school each day minus lunch. We also know that in order to develop and achieve successfully at school, children need

to eat healthy – and adequately.

It’s long been a nationwide issue, but Advance Church took first steps towards change four years ago, launching the ‘Lunch in Schools’ initiative at Tauhara Primary School in Taupō.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, the team at Advance Church serve a warm meal for every child in need – a little gesture that’s had great impact – warm bellies, greater learning and big smiles. Since 2015, they have dished out over 40,000 lunches.

“You never know who needs it more, so we give to the whole school

instead of singling out individual children," says Pastor James. “It helps take the pressure off some families and gives them peace-ofmind that their children won’t stay hungry all day.”

You can make a difference Advance Church is a fun, vibrant whanau who believes in serving the community and creating connections.

“We have an outward focus for the church and are constantly finding new ways to get out in the community and help in any way we can,” says James. “Every year the church works with a number of organisations to fulfil projects that are needed in the community – from building projects, painting, providing lunches, cleaning, pamper events, music performances and more.”

By volunteering, donating, or becoming a sponsor, you can help make a difference for our community.

To learn more contact Pastor James Stevens: Call 027 778 0001, email infoadvancechurch@gmail.com or go online and visit www.advancechurch.co.nz or facebook.com/advancechurchtaupo

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Sweet Talking Its Way to the Top, One Jar at a Time ...  Dee Ellwood

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eralded as a natural sweetener, toast companion, lemon aficionado and spoon’s best friend – is there no limit to the titles honey holds? Apparently not. This sweet saviour continues to make headlines around the globe – on a daily basis – and mostly for the right reasons.

So, what’s sticking in 2019? Manuka is no longer the ‘it’ word on the street, nor are Kiwis the only ones benefiting from honey’s health benefits – our pets are getting in on the action too. But, for those hoping to dine out on some raw honey goodness, be wary of where your bees are getting their buzz – not all flowers are created equal.

Sweet soothing ...

Move over manuka, there’s a new chief in town – kanuka. The lesser known brother of the honey king has

hit the limelight in recent months due to its proven anti-inflammatory qualities.

According to recent data published

by Crown Research Institute, New Zealand, kanuka honey has double the levels of bug-killing manuka factor. “Kanuka honey contains around double the amount of the main compound that comprises the manuka factor than most of the potent manuka honeys available,” states professor Shaun Holt, medical researcher and director of HoneyLab. Kanuka’s saturated antiinflammatory levels, are good news for the skin, says Shaun of HoneyLab – who are conducting the world’s largest research programme into the medical uses of honey. “Kanuka has a higher level of AGP compounds – arabinogalactans – when compared to any other honey – manuka included,” he explains. “Through our research we are uncovering the ‘actuality’ behind honey’s acclaimed medicinal benefits – no longer is honey just a food product. This means for people who suffer from skin conditions like acne, rosacea or eczema, they now have a medicalgrade topical treatment they can apply to their skin.”

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So how is honey healing?

Studies are showcasing honey’s hygroscopic properties assist healing by keeping wounds moist, for babies suffering with nappy rash, the acidity of honey works to neutralise ammonia-like excretions. And, in a randomised New Zealand study for the treatment of cold sores – ‘Kanuka honey versus acyclovir’ – published by BMJ Journals, findings suggested that, “medical grade kanuka honey may be employed as an equivalent therapeutic choice to acyclovir cream, for the treatment of HSL (herpes simplex labialis), particularly given the emergent issues of drug resistance.”

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KONDO FOR clean clarity A

h, Spring. What better time to tackle the must-declutteraround-the-house list before the Silly Season arrives – right? Well, yes, but the questions begs, “is it really going to make a difference this year?” Let’s be honest, many of us do a mass once-a-year declutter only to go back 12 months later and find the same miscellanea jammed in different places! It’s long been a lose-lose situation. Until now.

According to international queen of organisation, Marie Kondo, we can say goodbye to the clutter for good. And, in the name of science, by culling ‘stuff’ so we’ll also sleep better, reduce anxiety and become more productive.

Insane in the membrane Bursting cupboards, stuffed drawers and stacks of paper can have a cumulative effect on the brain 50

– a constant visual reminder of disorganisation is a literal drain. As Stephani McCain and Sabine Kastner founded in their study, ‘Interactions of top-down and bottom-up mechanism in human visual cortex’.

“Multiple stimuli present in the visual field at the same time compete for neural representation by

 Dee Ellwood

mutually suppressing their evoked activity throughout visual cortex.”

Translation? As clutter increases, so does cognitive overload, which can reduce our working memory and our ability to focus.

And clutter isn’t a friend of the waistline, it can also increase stress levels and even cause physical pain. You don’t have to search far to uncover studies linking clutter to poor eating choices, and higher cortisol levels associated with a sense of unfinished home tasks –

i.e. Rena Repetti’s ‘No Place Like Home: Home Tours Correlate with Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol’. As for body aches, a Yale study revealed that people with hoarding tendencies can actually feel pain in regions of the brain associated with physical pain when discarding items.

Want to Break Free?

First things first – before you go radically tossing and stacking – the advice from Marie Kondo is to commit to tidying and don’t go extreme. In fact, it’s about small steps to long-term change.

Here’s what she’s throwing out to the masses ...

•• Give everything a place: Especially heavily trafficked areas like entranceways, kitchens and dining rooms. Introduce baskets and delegated places i.e. for lunchboxes at the end of the day,

Marie Kondo

a sock basket in the bathroom, a tray/basket on the bench for school notices.

•• Tackle clutter room by room: Don’t go into decluttering all lights blazing. Instead move room to room – analysing every single item/book/artwork/birthday card/ marble/matchbox car. Kondo

suggests decluttering from least to most emotionally charged i.e. in this order, clothing, books, papers, komono (miscellany) and then sentimental items last.

•• Lose the nostalgia and focus on the joy: If you are serious about culling, focus on what you want to keep, not what you’re chucking out.

How do you know what to keep?

Kondo says that if something ‘truly’ sparks joy when you hold it and you don’t have to make ‘excuses’ about keeping it – then keep it.

•• Don’t leave a paper trail: With digital footprinting every facet of our lives, there’s no need to hold onto those paper receipts, warranties and bills that are shoved in drawers, found under beds and crammed down the back of the couch.

•• Go vertical: With clutter gone, rejig what’s left in a vertical manner. Kondo says arranging things vertically – including pantry and fridge – saves space and makes everything appear more eye-catching/visible.

N.B. Upon the completion of this story, our editor Dee attempted to declutter three boys’ bedrooms only to discover she had to go out and buy a new pair of PE shorts, school socks and a school library copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, a week after a radical cull. Lesson learnt, don’t get carried away, take it slow – otherwise it’ll cost you.

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Extending Your Property  Helen Brosnan

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f you have outgrown your property, extending could be the best solution for you. Getting started may include a top up of your home loan, a revolving line of credit or an application for funding.

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Some extensions will involve additional requirements including cross lease, consent notice, covenants, easements, and encumbrances. Your local District Plan requirements will also restrict what you can build with rules including yard setback, site coverage, height and earthwork restrictions. If you do not meet these requirements, a Resource Consent will be required and Affected Parties Consents from neighbours may be required. Your extension may also require Building Consent or it may be exempt.

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Extensions can be a great way to improve your existing home to meet the needs of your growing or changing family. These projects can take more time and money than expected so getting good advice early will enable you to plan an extension that meets your budget and timeframes.

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in Tongariro National Park, Taupō Taupō was all in all a really awesome stay, great memories!

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