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OCTOBER 20 PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

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■ ARTS & FILM Franklin Arts Festival – Pop-up Now – October 10, Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe Although this year’s annual Franklin Arts Festival may be on a smaller scale than usual, the show is going on! Featuring work, across a range of media, by local artists and some from further afield, this year’s exhibition reminds us that art shines brightest during dark times. For more information, see page 42 and visit www.facebook.com/FranklinArtsCentre.

I’m Your Man (A Portrait of Leonard Cohen) Now – April 11 2021, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley Street East, Auckland City An artist’s artist, a poet’s poet and a musician’s musician, Leonard Cohen was the inspiration behind some of the most important art of his age, as well as was one of its creators – and, as this multichannel video portrait revels, he continues to inspire. Presented by accomplished artist, Candice Breitz, this exhibition seeks to celebrate a young poet from Montreal who would go on to influence how so many see the world. Details at www.aucklandartgallery.com/whats-on/ exhibition/im-your-man-a-portrait-ofleonard-cohen.

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Show Me Shorts October 2-28, selected cinemas nationwide & online via showmeshorts.co.nz Who watches short shorts? We do! Proof that amazing stories can come from short films, this festival includes everything from the comically ridiculous to the seriously sublime. Please note that even if restrictions prevent films from being screened in cinemas, online screenings will still go ahead. For a full programme visit www.showmeshorts.co.nz.

Artweek Auckland October 10-18, various locations, Auckland From its city centre to the suburbs, Auckland is about to showcase the work of a wide range of artists during this annual festival. Galleries and other venues will join forces to celebrate creativity in many forms. See www.artweekauckland.co.nz.

■ MUSIC, MUSICALS, THEATRE & DANCE Mary Poppins October 2-17, times vary, The Civic, Cnr Queen & Wellesley Sts, Auckland City A spoonful of sugar might not be the healthiest way to ensure the medicine goes down but, when it comes to beating the blues, a generous dose of Mary Poppins can’t hurt! A show best described

I Love Paris October 8, from 11am, Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura, and October 29, from 11am, Pukekohe Town Hall, Cnr of Massey Ave & Edinburgh St, Pukekohe Can you do the can-can? If not, never mind, these performers sure can! The inherent romance and revelry of Paris will shine as Operatunity tells the musical tale of one of the world’s most celebrated cities. See www.operatunity.co.nz/ concert/I-Love-Paris-2020.

Drury Mini Pipe Band Contest & Ceilidh October 10, 12-5pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Bar, 200 Great South Road, Drury, and October 17, from 7pm, Karaka War Memorial Hall, 319 Linwood Road, Karaka The devil may have gone down to Georgia but that’s okay, we hear he’s not much of a piper anyway. Not only will top kiwi pipers will battle it out at Murphy’s Law in Drury to determine who’s ‘the best there’s ever been’, but (following postponement) the Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh Scottish Evening is now set for October 17 too. Details about both events via www.papakurapipeband.co.nz or www. facebook.com/papakurapipeband.

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APO at the Movies October 18, from 3pm, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau Lights, camera... music! The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra will perform a free concert with music from the soundtracks of such blockbusters as Fantasia, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator and more. See www.apo.co.nz/whats-on/communityclassics-south-apo-at-the-movies.

the hall can serve as a hub for its local community. For further information, contact the committee via www.facebook. com/groups/kariaotahireunion or www. waikatodistrict.govt.nz/recreation/ community-halls. And, to read more about the hall’s history and the people working hard to secure its future, see pages 34-35.

Please note: this event will only go ahead at Alert Level 1 or lower.

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Woodlands Estate Antiques Fair September 26-27, 10am-4pm, 42 Whitikahu Road, Taupiri As spring bursts into bloom, the gardens at Woodlands are priceless. And yet, when it comes to the antiques and collectables on offer at this historic North Waikato homestead, some items considered worthless may command quite the price indeed. For more information visit www.woodlands. co.nz/events or www.facebook.com/ WoodlandsHistoricHomestead.

Tempo Dance Festival Now – December 14, A celebration of the art of dance, in many forms, Tempo promises to be a ‘moving’ experience in more ways than one. Billed as a ‘virtual dance wonderland’ – fittingly, in a world that seems to be becoming curiouser and curiouser! – this year’s festival takes place online. For further information, visit www.tempo.co.nz.

APO Livestream Ongoing, times & dates vary, live.apo.co.nz The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra may have had to silence its instruments of late but the band has been playing on! Although live shows are scheduled, if unable to perform live, the orchestra is offering free concerts online – donations are appreciated.

Auckland Museum at Home Ongoing, www.aucklandmuseum.com/ your-museum/at-home Home again? Offering a wide range of games, puzzles and even virtual tours, Auckland Museum at Home offers a chance to experience one of New Zealand’s premier museums from our own homes.

With teaching resources available, this site is perfect for stimulating young minds.

NZSO – Engage@Home Ongoing, www.nzso.co.nz Forget those rock ‘n’ rollers, some musicians can play so loud the entire world can hear! The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has been playing to its largest audiences ever by live-streaming whenever pandemic restrictions curtail live performances ensuring their fine music lives on.

Kariaotahi Hall garage sale October 10, 8am-1pm, 19 Binns Road, Karioitahi From clothing to household goods, furniture, preserves, and bric-a-brac, this sale offers a chance to bag a bargain while helping raise funds to ensure

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As our local team celebrate the completion of this iconic Church-styled Villa (pictured right) let us share with you our passion for beautiful homes with a real point of difference!

At Heritage Homes we know character homes evoke a powerful nostalgia. Each home we build reflects these special memories for their owners and their on-lookers.

Our feature home was no exception.

With a life-long love of character homes, we had long been a part of this couple’s passion of doing up tired villa’s and bungalows, bringing them back to life. But this recently completed project called for more than their usual approach to their passion! With tight access, sloping site and a steep narrow road, in a locality rich with heritage buildings, the owners of this villa knew that their best chance of paying homage to their heritage-rich community, was to design bespoke home.

With the exterior look based on one of our 40+ predesigned plans, our team worked with the owners to create a unique, timeless home that looks as if it could almost, have always been part of the local Onehunga landscape in which it is situated. In fact, during the build, we were regularly asked where we had moved this old church from!

But you’ll see that it is anything BUT historic on the inside.

Modern French, light filled rooms and open spaces ensure this home appeals to today’s lifestyles!

Each of our homes is carefully designed and built by our team who, from broad stoke to finest detail, have a strong sense of aesthetics, history and craftsmanship. Influenced by the unique architectural character of the design, we work with you to ensure your home pays tasteful homage to the past, with special touches of the contemporary to ensure your home encompasses the best of this century too!

We have always believed home owners deserve more than a cookie cutter or square box for a home. The Heritage Homes range of designs is a chance to take inspiration from the past, add the best of today and produce a home that will still be standing for generations. Naturally we provide Master Builders fixed price contracts and the comprehensive Master Build 10-year guarantee.

Whether you are looking to renovate your existing character home, or building something new, we are here to help!

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out in tax from there.

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I also wonder about the morality of finance and credit cards (bank issue or the likes of Farmers Finance) charging anything from about 12.9% to almost 25% interest on purchases. It doesn’t seem right to me, especially in this economic climate.

For the first time, I find myself going from one institution to another as I look for the best returns (on larger amounts) which are also safe, well, as safe as perhaps their Standard & Poor’s credit rating indicates.

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In addition to food producing plants, Bev is creating a wetland and planting natives such as puriri, kowhai and kakabeak to attract birds – “tui, fantails and wood pigeons are already here despite a setback or two – I planted 36 flax plants and the goats ate the lot!”

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RETIREMENT DREAM Life at Pook Farm is for the birds…and the bees and the goats, the alpaca too plus a whole lot more! HELEN PERRY talked to Beverley Joy about her dream of living organically and sustainably in retirement and while that is still some way off, her foray into living harmoniously off the land is well underway.

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here to begin? I arrive at Happy Heritage Chickens to chat with Bev Joy about her heritage chooks and discover a woman of whom it could be said has mapped out a holistic blueprint for her future; a future which embraces permaculture principles, homoeopathy and caring for the planet.

I intend starting with chickens but before long Bev and I are discussing the permaculture course she attended and the project she undertook to outline her vision for a new way of life.

She shows me her step by step plan for living sustainably and organically; it includes the following: ◆ B ees and pollination to produce honey ◆ A food forest for all manner of produce for humans, birds and animals ◆ Distillation plant to produce essential oils for healing and, of course, a herb garden ◆ Alpacas for fibre and fertiliser – their poop can be used immediately around trees ◆ Chooks for eggs and for the table although Bev is vegetarian and is content just with the eggs! But, just as importantly, chickens are needed for conditioning the garden – aerating the

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soil and scratching out weeds. ◆ Goats for milk to make cheese “[As to the latter] I already have does; they’re a toggenburg/dairy cross but I’m looking for a quality toggenberg buck for breeding and in time I hope to have a few more toggeburg; I especially like them because their milk is high in butter fat content.”

The food forest is also underway and at this stage Bev has included tree lucerne to produce nitrogen for the soil and feijoa plants for hedging and the shelter belt.

“Eventually, I’ll have a wide variety of fruit trees and citrus, fig, persimmon tamarillo and walnuts then the likes of berries and grapes at mid height and pumpkins at ground level plus other vegetables,” she says.

“Three types of avocado – Fuerte, Hass and Reed – will provide fruit virtually year round and, of course, I already have a selection of citrus and fruit trees including Golden Queen and Blackboy peaches, as well as heritage varieties such as a Monty’s Surprise apple which is high in antioxidants and certain compounds thought to help inhibit cancer cells.”

In addition to food producing plants, Bev is creating a wetland and planting natives such as puriri, kowhai and kakabeak to attract birds – “tui, fantails and wood pigeons are already here despite a setback or two – I planted 36 flax plants and the goats ate the lot!”

However, it takes more than some voracious goats to deter Bev in her mission.

Passionate about honouring and respecting the land and, in doing so, fostering beautiful floral and fauna, she has also set up a small worm farm and started a medicinal herb garden to produce therapeutic oils and essences together with herbal and floral teas.

“The hives will come last as first I need the trees, and the flowers to attract the bees. But all in good time.”

Eventually, this environmentally-focused lifestyler (who is also adept at porcelain painting and embroidery), hopes her pantry will be stocked with preserves and bottled fruit, the freezer full of vegetables and a healing clinic up and running.

A three-bay garage on the property has been converted into several sunny rooms to accommodate workshops, a homoeopathy studio and re-birthing room for massage, reflexology and other therapies. Although some elements of her ‘vision’ are up and running, Bev says she has only just started.

“Working the land in a way that minimises waste yet produces enough food for myself and perhaps a small income is something I’m committed to.

“A few years ago, developing a productive, stable and resilient ecosystem – nature assisting nature – was a dream; it is now becoming a reality.”

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ev Joy may have grown up in the Bay of Plenty but she says moving to north Tuakau was like coming home to roost.

“Farming for my immediate family was focused on raising pedigree jersey cows long before they became fashionable for dairying,” she says. “Of course, dairying wasn’t part of my plan when coming north but I did rekindle an early passion for chooks.

“One of my happiest childhood memories was playing for hours in the sandpit with my chickens. I absolutely loved them. So, when I bought this threeacre farmlet I just had to have chickens, starting with a few house ‘girls’.’

Bev says she named her ‘girls ‘ after family members then, “unbelievably I found them all [the names] in the local cemetery!”

Bev soon brushed up on her mother’s family history and found there was a strong association with the land around Pukekohe and Tuakau.

“In fact, my maternal grandmother’s family were market gardeners in Pukekohe and my grandfather grew up close to Tuakau; he often played on the banks of the Waikato River with his siblings.

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selling produce from the local market gardens. My grandfather also travelled the country selling milking machines.”

“That store, itself, was in the Knowles Building which still stands today near the town square. I understand my grandmother was a stickler for grammar and always spelt the name, ‘Knowles’s complete with apostrophe!”

Having explored her local roots, Bev says her ‘home-coming’ soon saw her take an active interest in having more than a few chickens.

She set up Happy Hertitage Chooks to raise rare breeds with the purpose of supplying like-minded, properly set up customers with fertile eggs, day old chickens and pullets and cockerels.

“I currently have five breeds. Three of these – the barnevelder, the dorking and the Plymouth barred rock – are classed as heavy breeds also known as dual purpose birds. The other two – lavender araucana, of South American origin, and my very rare Sicilian buttercups – are known as light breeds.

In particular, Bev is keen on growing

her flock of Sicilian buttercups which, as their name suggests, originated on the island of Sicily.

“They are a very pretty bird, good layers and are also good foragers, which make them ideal on a small block, and in a permaculture environment. However, many old style, heritage poultry breeds have declined and Silician buttercups are pretty rare in New Zealand. I’m keen to raise the standard of the breed here which means ensuring their colour, crown and shape are up to spec.”

Of course, it seems to me that any well bred chook would surely want to end up in Bev’s care. Spacious, well kept chicken runs are north-facing, located amongst the dappled shade of fruit trees where there is plenty of fresh air, sunshine and dust baths. You might even say the roosters are truly ‘cock of the walk’ having some 35 happy hens at their disposal.

In addition, Bev’s chicken enterprise is also about fertile eggs and hatching chicks. She has two state of the art incubators set up and, right now, they are working night and day to keep eggs warm, turning them regularly to replicate nest conditions.

“My ‘happy heritage chickens’ are all part of the big plan,” she says. “But they are a very special part giving me a great deal of pleasure.” www.ruralliving.co.nz

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I say this as she is my only horse left to go to the races and, sadly, I don’t intend carrying on with my breeding programme.

I started back in 1996 with a mare called, Eliza Doolittle, whose progeny went on to win more than 20 races in New Zealand.

Her first foal, before we purchased her, was Little I Do; he had six starts here and was then sold to Australia where he won several more races with a best time of 1.57.2. After that, he went to the USA where he had more wins with a best time of 1.51.6 When we purchased Eliza she had a foal

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at foot which we named Henry Higgins – many readers will know the name originated from the stage show, My Fair Lady. Many of Eliza’s foals were named after characters in the show with several being named by readers via our ‘Name the Foal’ competitions. These earned winners a dinner for two at Alexandra Park’s, Top of the Town.

We had more than 100 entries across these competitions and found them to be great fun, often making the final choice very difficult. I now find myself reminded of these names although the only successful name not from My Fair Lady, was that chosen for Eliza’s last foal – Elsudoku whose sire was Elsu. We thought the new direction a worthy name.

Elsudoku went on to win eight races and had four seconds and four thirds. He was eventually sold to Australia where he

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damaged his leg so, sadly, had to be put down.

We then purchased a mare named Willowbrook. Her first foal was by Real Desire and we named him Will Desire. He won two races with four placings but did not progress further and was given away as a show pony. The next to come along was another Elsu colt which we named Willedu. To date he has had five wins.

In all we had five horses from Willowbrook before she developed a badly damaged foot which put an end to her breeding. To enable us to carry out our breeding programme, we were always fortunate to have a lot of help from longtime friend, Tony Dickinson from Alta Dream Lodge.

As we had a small 10-acre property we could accommodate only one or two horses at a time. After we had our brood mare served, Tony would send over one of his mares as company until they were ready to foal at which time they went back to his place.

After foaling, our mare and her foal returned to us until weaning then the foal was sent to Tony’s and another mare arrived at our farmlet to start the cycle all over again. For sure, I’ll miss the breeding and seeing what comes of it!

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City Smart – Country Heart is the Pukekohe Business Association catchphrase and it encapsulates its manager, Kendyl Sullivan to a tee. A local resident for more than 10 years she originally grew up in small town Bay of Plenty before heading to Otago University to study law, marketing, and communications. Kendyl has been in her current role for over nine years and is passionate about economic development in Pukekohe. Today, the PBA represents and supports some 750 local businesses and its door is always open. A monthly circular, The Loop, keeps businesses informed, whilst a Facebook page links business to the community.

How have local businesses dealt with the various alert levels — their struggles and success? Can you give examples?

Aside from the impact of continuing bills with no or little money coming in, the greatest struggle during the recent Level 3 was the inability of people to cross the ‘border’. This was extremely stressful for businesses and the association advocated heavily that this was poorly implemented and needs significant improvement should it be required again. However, businesses should be proud of the way they have adapted during these challenging times.

They have implemented online shopping, contactless services, takeaway options, and different ways of working, including flexible working hours and working remotely.

Have any local businesses closed their doors as a result of Covid-19?

We aren’t aware of many businesses at this stage, although this has been buffered by some Government support. It is pleasing to note the low vacancy rate across the Pukekohe Business District. We seem to have been slightly protected from the Covid effects by being based rurally, being a service centre for the Franklin District, having more people working remotely, and being supported by our locals.

Do you think some/more Pukekohe businesses will fail as a result of pandemic restrictions and impacts?

It is more likely that businesses will make decisions about whether they remain operating at the same size or location. We believe our businesses have adapted well to Covid challenges and will make the right decisions for their continued success.

We wish them well in their decisions.

Have you had any requests from businesses for added support e.g. ways to encourage patronage?

We have seen an increase in PBA membership during this time and our membership subsidies have been well utilised. These subsidies directly benefit members by providing financial assistance towards health and safety, security, professional advice, shop front tidying, e-commerce and marketing.

During the Level 4 lockdown we also ran two free webinars which were well attended; we continue to run Facebook giveaways which directly support our local businesses. We also added two pages to our website, one of which lists local job vacancies and one which listed all members who were open at Level 3.

What is the PBA doing to foster the call to shop local?

One of the overarching objectives of the PBA is to support and promote our local businesses. We do this in various ways, including shop local videos promoting the variety of services available in Pukekohe, print advertising showcasing Pukekohe as a destination, shop local promotions, including a voucher booklet and Facebook giveaways, digital advertising, and events in the square (when permitted).

How have alert levels impacted on the PBA itself; did you and your team work from home or were you in total recess and did you have to reduce staff levels?

The PBA worked full time throughout both Level 4 and 3, sometimes from home

Do you know how many local businesses have had to let staff go?

Although it is likely that some businesses have needed to make cuts, we haven’t

heard a lot about this and, understand, where possible, businesses have preferred to retain their staff. What is most encouraging are the number of vacancies listed for local jobs, keeping more people employed. This is important as people tend to shop where they work which significantly supports our local economy.

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Having come out of the Covidi-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown earlier this year and made it to Alert Level 1, how devastating was it for local businesses to have to return to Alert Level 3?

It was really disheartening for businesses to go back to Level 3 as it was so unexpected after the hard work they put in earlier in the year. However, businesses deserve real credit for reinstating strategies and making the best of a terrible situation with positivity and tenacity.

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according to restrictions at the time. We were extremely busy with queries from businesses and implementing strategies to support our members.

What, if any positives, have you taken from these past months and its uncertainties?

A major success for Pukekohe was the strong support from our locals post lockdown which resulted in spending bouncing back to better than pre-Covid levels in the month after Alert Level 4. We continued to see solid spending up until the recent Level 3 and our businesses advise that they have had a good few weeks since we’ve been at level 2.5. We really appreciate locals supporting locals. It was also amazing to watch our businesses adapt to this challenging new reality.

If you could grow any tree vegetable or flower what would it be and why?

The most logical answer would be kiwifruit given I was raised on a kiwifruit orchard and would have a better chance of success attempting to grow this but, in a dream world, it would be roses as they’re so beautiful and bring such delight to people.

There seems to be quite a bit of construction work going on both in King St and in the Manukau Road area, can you tell us what is in the wind and do you see this work as a positive?

This work is extremely positive; it is great to see commercial and retail investment in Pukekohe. We understand that most of this construction is undertaken with tenants ready to move in. When the town is seen as a desirable area to do business, this bodes well for the future of Pukekohe.

If you could ask three people (living or dead) to dinner who would they be and why?

Robin Williams – in my opinion the greatest comedic actor of our times, imagine how much fun dinner would be!

Martin Luther King for the opportunity to learn and discuss issues still relevant today, and finally, each of my grandmothers, neither of whom have had the opportunity to meet their great grandchild, and for their advice.

What is your personal vision for the future of Pukekohe?

Pukekohe is a busy rural centre with everything locals need. It is clean and attractive with well maintained public areas and buildings. I believe the ring road was visionary in its time and I would like to see more proactive planning such as this

Anything else?

The PBA exists to support, promote and advocate for Pukekohe businesses and the team is extremely passionate about its role. Anyone operating from a commercial site within Pukekohe is entitled to become a member. Contact us to find out more.

to future proof Pukekohe. I’d love to see more people living and working locally.

In my opinion this is all achievable and will maintain our rural vibe with a bustling business district.

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What do you think of the Government’s budget packages aimed at helping NZ business? Do you think any of these will assist small to medium business recovery especially in Pukekohe?

What has been provided during Covid has been instrumental in assisting businesses through this time, and the only feedback we’ve had has been positive. In terms of policies coming into the election there are some good policies coming out to support businesses but the key impact will be how these policies are implemented and managed and how many businesses choose to opt for the support.

Going forward, how will the PBA bolster commercial investment and assist business to remain operational?

We circulate helpful information to our members about subsidies and also government support they may be eligible for. The association works closely with our Local Board, advocating for areas for investment including opening up space for development which is a key issue in Pukekohe – commercial space is at a premium! We also have an investment prospectus available for people who may be looking to buy or develop in Pukekohe.

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WHAT’S UP

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Damien O’Connor (Minister of Agriculture, Biosecurity, Food Safety, Rural Communities and more) has been digging deep of late to ensure as much of the Government’s ‘doing this’ is done before the upcoming election, as recent reports from his office suggest.

FRESHWATER REGS – ‘PUGGING’ THEM UP? Ensuring New Zealand’s waterways become clean (literally) and green (figuratively) has been an ongoing campaign. However, to ensure winter grazing is not adversely impacted, adjustments to the new National Environmental Standards for Freshwater have been made.

“The intent is very clear – to clean up our waterways,” Mr O’Connor confirmed recently. “[However] it became apparent that some of the regulations within the Freshwater standards – including ones around winter grazing – need to be adjusted, so we’ve done that.”

One example relates to pugging, damage caused to wet pasture by livestock.

“The regulations on pugging depths around fixed water troughs and gateways weren’t practical so we have made some adjustments to make them more realistic.

Discrete areas around fixed water troughs and gateways have now been exempted.

We’ve also amended the definition for pugging to provide more clarity.”

Further changes will be made where practical, he added.

“It comes down to the sensible application of necessary regulations.

There will be other regulations that will need to be adjusted as we move forward.”

CLOSE ‘KNIT’ GROUP A new, independent group will help grow the fortunes of an important primary industry sector, our Agriculture Minister expects.

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Group] will deliver renewed energy, drive new thinking and approaches, and coordinate efforts across the strong wool sector. I wish them well and will be watching their progress with interest,” Mr O’Connor said regarding the recent formation of the group.

Chaired by sheep and beef farmer and Silver Fern Farms co-chair, Rob Hewitt, the group includes wool growers, consumer-facing businesses, and meat companies.

“There’s no single idea or government policy to reverse the long-term decline we’ve seen in the sector over recent decades. To succeed, the sector needs to work together to deliver real impacts and greater participation,” Mr O’Connor added. “I’m pleased the sector has stepped up to this challenge.”

INVESTMENTS SUSTAINABLE? If we feed it, it will grow – it’s a basic plan but one that appears to work well in the primary sector. So, to ensure farmers

can boost production in future while operating to a sustainable model, the Government has confirmed a fresh application of... funding.

“Overseas consumers increasingly want greater assurances that the food and fibre they buy is produced in a sustainable way – and they’ll pay a premium for it,” Mr O’Connor said regarding August’s announcement that 22 new projects in our food and fibre sectors would benefit from $18 million in funding.

Part of plans to boost primary sector export earnings by $44 billion over the next decade, the projects address a diverse range of issues.

“Our recently announced Fit for a Better World plan is a 10-year roadmap to unlock greater value for a sector vital to New Zealand’s economic recovery.

Sustainability is key to achieving this.

“Our farmers and growers play a vital role in New Zealand’s rural communities and economy and will do for the foreseeable future. These projects will help further bolster our green reputation in a global pandemic environment to ensure New Zealand builds back better, together.”

In addition, a new Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) for the primary sector will help further develop these industry sectors, Mr O’Connor adds.

“This Government believes in our primary sector. It’s the engine room of our economy and the heart of our rural communities. We want to see it grow and thrive and – for that – we need a workforce. This is another demonstration of the Government’s commitment to the primary sector and to raising the status of vocational education.” www.ruralliving.co.nz

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hoosing a stallion – Pick a stallion with good conformation and temperament. Find out if he has any foals on the ground and if they have any known genetic problems.

Check with the stallion owner if breeding is through live cover, or artificial insemination.

Mare considerations – How old is she and has she had foals before? Older maiden mares can be more challenging to get in foal. Does she have any known conditions that might affect her getting into foal? Do you want your mare to carry the foal through to term or are you considering a recipient mare for embryo transfer?

Pre-foaling – Your vet can perform an ultrasound exam for pregnancy as soon as 15 days post ovulation. Additional scans are performed to check for a foetal heartbeat, and to ensure that the foal is growing appropriately. Ultrasound and blood tests can be used later in pregnancy to determine if your mare is in foal if you don’t know the breeding date of your mare.

Beyond the early pregnancy scans, it is difficult to accurately gauge the foaling date based on ultrasound exams. All mares should be vaccinated for tetanus during their pregnancy; this will give immunity to the foal for the first few months of its life. Faecal egg counts are recommended to keep a close eye on your mare’s parasite burden during pregnancy as this can increase while she is pregnant.

A pre-foaling check by your vet one month prior to foaling is a good idea so you can check your mare, booster vaccines, open a caslick if she has one, and answer any questions you might have about foaling.

Foaling – Mares usually have fewer problems with foaling then cows have when calving. However, when problems do occur, they are usually more serious.

Once the mare starts contractions, the foal needs to be out in 20-30 minutes, or it is an emergency.

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And, the mare should have passed the placenta by 4 hours, (three hours for draft breeds) If any of these things have not happened within the allotted time, a vet visit is required.

Call a vet out within 24 hours of birth to ensure that the foal is in good health. The vet will check for any problems that can be easily corrected soon after birth (inverted eyelids, meconium impaction, broken ribs

etc.), conformational problems which are best treated early, and can also perform an IgG blood test to ensure that adequate colostrum has been consumed for good immunity. In some cases, this is required for insurance purposes.

Foals – Foals can be wormed from two months of age onward (do not use Ultramox in foals). Foals can have their first set of vaccines starting from three months old.

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TAKING THE HIGH GROUND – NEW REGS A SLIPPERY SLOPE?

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he Government might consider new freshwater regulations to be quite a high point of its tenure but farmers might consider at least some aspects to be delivering rather a low blow.

“The low slope maps take in some hill and high country that is so steep, the farmers will need to pay for helicopters to lift poles and other supplies in order to fence off the waterways,” Chris Allen from Federated Farmers says.

“Government requirements as written have come as one hell of a shock to low intensity/high country farmers given the obscene costs it will take to comply,”

Mr Allen’s comments relate specifically to land deemed in maps as ‘low slope’ for the purposes of stock exclusion from waterways.

“Federated Farmers supports the intent of excluding cattle, deer and pigs from waterways on intensively grazed low slope land and when strip grazed, but unfortunately this is another instance of the final regulations being well off the mark,” he adds. “We’re about to survey our members to get more specific information on where the Ministry for the Environment’s final low slope maps are wrong, so we can advocate for the best way forward.”

SOLETO SUBMISSIONS OPEN A new potato herbicide could help growers chip away at unwanted pests.

However, Soleto (designed to control of broadleaf weeds) must first reap approval from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

While the agency is considering the application, members of the public are able to have their say, until 5pm on October 5. For more information visit epa.govt.nz.

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CATCH-UP JOBS

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lthough the worst of winter might be over, this is no time to be complacent. Rather, extra care is often required when there is a multitude of jobs to tackle on the farm or lifestyle block.

While winter has been largely dry, tracks may still have been affected by rain which means more care is needed in looking out for potholes and hidden ditches, especially as spring grass growth that can cover these on infrequently used areas of the farm.

Be sure to use the right vehicle for the conditions and pay attention to the terrain; too many serious incidents result from people trying to complete tasks in a hurry, or where people are fatigued

physical changes to the landscape such as slippery surfaces resulting from wet weather, and work-related activities such as spraying.

Where a contractor is cutting wood/ trees, communication between landowner and contractor about overlapping duties is all the more important. When trees are being felled, inexperienced landowners should be stationed well clear of those jobs. This is dangerous work and requires a skilled arborist or forestry worker.

Whatever, the list of jobs to be tackled, be sure you have the right safety equipment on hand and you avoid taking any risks which could prove costly financially and health-wise. www.ruralliving.co.nz

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but trying to fit in ‘one more job.’

Being cautious applies as much to contractors as it does to farmers.

Contractors need to ensure they have sufficient space for appropriate rest and nutrition, otherwise they are in danger of making poor decisions, some of which may result in an incident where they end up off work for some time – or permanently!

Contractors and landowners should communicate – face-to-face, by email, phone or whatever works best – before work starts so everybody clearly understands who is doing what job where, what risks are involved and how these are being managed.

This includes paying attention to

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Now that the spring is on our doorstep, farmers and land owners may look to get a head start on seasonal work which has been delayed over winter.

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PAPER BOTTLES – FROM THE ‘BAR’ SIDE

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Last year, Rural Living featured Carlsberg’s paper beer bottles; now, British company, Frugalpac, has developed a range of wine bottles made from 94 percent recycled paperboard.

“Our mission is to design, develop and supply sustainable packaging,” Malcolm Waugh from Frugalpac says. “Since we launched [it] in June, we have been inundated with enquiries from around the world, from brands, bottlers and retailers – including New Zealand. It’s very clear there’s a significant demand for bottles made from recycled paperboard and with the lowest carbon footprint.”

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Frugal Bottles do contain some plastic, but the material is used... frugally – just 15g. They are up to five times lighter than glass bottles with a carbon footprint up to six times lower. And, not only are they made from recycled materials, they can also be recycled again after use.

“We want to deliver great wine and spirits in innovative packaging whilst helping our customers and consumers reduce their impact on the environment,” Mr Waugh adds. “The Frugal Bottle offers a major point of difference for the global wine and spirits sector through stand out design and positive sustainable benefits.”

The first wines in Frugal Bottles are already available in the UK with their inventors keen to see them served up worldwide too.

SUSTAINABILITY – IT’S IN THE BAG! It could be argued that all paper bags are reusable. However, few scrub up when it all comes out in the wash.

Produced in the USA by entrepreneur Stacie Kane, these bags are made from eco-friendly, durable wood pulp fibre, so not only are they designed to withstand the test of time, they are also machine washable.

Looking and feeling like leather – but without the need to ‘harm a cow, man’!

– these bags aren’t available in NZ yet but, all going well, Kiwis could soon be able to bag a bag.

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meat & drink W hile dairy and cattle farming may appear to be different sides of the same coin, an increasing number of farmers are recognising it is possible to reap the benefits of both.

“Dairy farmers can create real value from dairy beef cross progeny, and in turn, pass that value down the supply chain,” Duncan Elliott from Focus Genetics says.

“Using the right genetics, they can rear animals to wean quickly, finish sooner, yield more, and maximise dollars paid per kg of carcass.”

Advances in breeding now mean dairy farmers can operate more sustainably by ensuring livestock not used (or no longer used) for milking can yield higher prices for their meat.

Although a number of factors and characteristics need to be taken into

account by farmers, there are now a number of breeds on the market which can ensure dairy cows are not just reared for their milk.

“Dairy Beef tends to be used strategically within a breeding programme, predominantly towards the end of the mating season,” Peter van Elzakker from CRV Ambreed explains.

“CRV currently has 16 breeds of dairy beef for farmers to choose from. These range from breeds with easy to identify coat markings, such as Hereford and Belgian Blue, to breeds with high growth rates that appeal to beef finishers, such as Angus and Stabilizer.”

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SAGE BANKS ON FOREST PLAN A $19 million investment over four years will help revitalise the economy and environment, the Green Party expects.

“It’s important we act now to rebuild the forest, remove pests that damage it, and protect taonga species,” Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage says of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges Forest Restoration Project.

Covering more than 240,000 hectares in the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty region, from Te Aroha to Tokoroa, the KaimaiMamaku is a special area because of the diversity of tree species.

It contains kauri stands which are currently considered to be free of kauri dieback disease which has affected other kauri forests. Importantly, the ranges are also home to native insects, birds and other fauna.

“This is a large area which... has been very badly affected by introduced pests such as goats, possums and rats, and in some places high browsing pressure from red deer,” Ms Sage adds. “The funding and the pest and predator control work it enables will help protect rare species including the Te Aroha stag beetle, kokako and kiwi along with long tailed bats and precious kauri trees.”

In addition, approximately 60 jobs are expected to be created through the project, which is part of the Government’s wider $1.3 billion Jobs for Nature programme. www.ruralliving.co.nz

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Dairy farming may seem like a lonely profession but, as Jane Muir from Dairy NZ points out, people need Jane Muir people.

“Dairying is a sector that’s built on people – people are the key to our success, so we want everyone in dairying to have a rewarding career long-term and that’s where the Rural Employee Support Hub plays a key part,” she says.

More than just a website (www. ruralemployeesupport.co.nz) the hub provides information – regarding everything from careers and legal support to health and safety, nutrition and more.

Designed especially for dairy employees, the hub is a DairyNZ and Ministry for Primary Industries initiative, delivered by Federated Farmers and supported by Dairy Women’s Network and New Zealand Young Farmers.

“As a sector, we are really focused on ensuring employees enjoy and are fulfilled in their jobs, and that farm bosses have great talent working for them. It’s a twoway relationship,” Ms Muir adds.

“Employers are well supported through DairyNZ and Federated Farmers, and we want to ensure employees have the same level of support and know where to go to ask questions.”

Traditionalists will tell you that no online experience can quite compare with the sights, sounds – and smells! – of a bloodstock auction. And yet, New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) appears ahead of the pack when it comes to adapting to the world’s ‘new normal’.

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our years ago, New Zealand Bloodstock launched an online auction platform – www. gavelhouse.com. Now it is set to go one step further.

Bloodstock sales manager, Danny Rolston is pleased with how developments are shaping up.

“With the upgrade to ultra-fast fibre at Karaka, we are now in the position to offer online bidding services for registered buyers who are unable to physically attend our auctions,” he says.

“We know this [upgraded] platform is robust and it’s going to be really easy to use for customers, during what is a critical time due to the global pandemic.”

Gavelhouse.com’s upgraded platform is expected to be ready to run in time for November’s Ready to Run Sale.

“We have been running a strong online bidding platform for years with gavelhouse.com and this extension will be no different,” he adds. “Features have been carefully thought out to assist potential buyers and we are excited for its debut.”

YEARLING SALE – LINEUP... ONLINE? NZB’s biggest sale – the National Yearling Sale Series – is scheduled to go ahead in January, the organisation’s managing director, Andrew Seabrook, confirms.

“There was a distinct possibility the borders between New Zealand and Australia would be open by April [2021].

“However, the landscape has changed significantly since, and the prospects of the border opening in the first half of next year are diminishing by the day,” he says.

“It is disappointing for buyers around the world who will miss out on the famous Karaka experience, but that will certainly be translated to the digital experience when purchasing from afar.”

The catalogue for the series is expected to be released in November. For more information visit www.nzb.co.nz.

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Deigned to mitigate or offset carbon emissions, the programme has been developed in partnership with AsureQuality and Overseer Ltd, with support for Beef + Lamb NZ. “Carbon emission reduction on farms is a new science. It is different for every farm, every soil type and every climate,” Mr Dixon adds. “We have walked farmers through the system... farmers will have easy access to the information they need to meet certification,” For more information visit www.toitu. co.nz/what-we-offer/farm-certification

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UPDATE SAFER INTERSECTION

GREEN LIGHT FOR MAJOR ROUNDABOUT

Work has been completed on safety improvements to the SH22/Great South Road intersection near Drury.

These include widening the road, relocating utilities, extending flush medians (the white diagonal lines painted in the centre of the road), and improving line markings and traffic islands.

Funding has finally been approved for the much-needed roundabout at the junction of Glenbrook Road and State Highway 22 between Drury and Paerata.

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at Glenbrook Road.

A give way-controlled intersection for many years, it has become increasingly dangerous due to escalating traffic volumes arising from population growth at Drury, Pukekohe and surrounds.

Mr Thackwray says improvements to the intersection, which will have four legs, are a priority due to the current road safety risk – “there were 21 recorded crashes within 400 metres of the intersection between January 2015 and December 2019.”

The announcement has been welcomed

by Franklin Local Board chair, Andy Baker.

“It is pleasing to see, after a significant time of being planned and talked about,

onstruction of the new $16.4 million roundabout is set to begin early 2021 and be completed later in the year. It will improve road safety at this notorious turn as well as provide access to Paerata Rise housing estate.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency senior manager project delivery, Andrew Thackwray says motorists making right hand turns on to and from SH22 will be able to do so much more safely when the roundabout is finished.

Up to 25,000 vehicles a day use SH22 to connect to SH1 and about 10,000 vehicles a day enter or leave the highway

that the roundabout is to be built, making this busy and dangerous intersection safer and easier for traffic from all directions.”

Chris Johnston, Executive Director of Grafton Downs Limited, the developer of Paerata Rise, where 4500 homes and a new primary school are in the process of being built, says he too is pleased Waka Kotahi has progressed the project to ensure greater safety for all road users.

“Thanks to Waka Kotahi, the roundabout will allow us to open our Boulevard Road, which is a central route to the Paerata Rise town. Boulevard Road will give the community greater access to the new Paerata Primary School set to open in 2021.”

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Get off the grass!

Comical anecdotes, cute photographs and other bits and bobs sent in by our readers. Keep sending us your briefs, trivia and photos of country life – email to info@ruralliving.co.nz.

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When times are tough a healthy ‘celery’ goes a long way. And if this photo from Waiuku’s Liam Rack is typical of his efforts in the garden, at least one local household will never want for garnishes in their Bloody Marys again. Well done, Liam, way to grow!

Our region may have been divided by the latest lockdown but, as Cassie Plaisier from Pukekawa School demonstrates, it’s a case of all hands to the sewing machine in some households as locals seek to beat the bug.

If our region divided is to withstand, Rural Living can’t help but think the efforts of such dedicated ‘sew-and-sews’ as this young lifestyler, will play an important role.

IN THE CAT-BIRD SEAT? Freedom isn’t free; it is, however, to be cherished. As this photo (by one of our readers on the Auckland side of the ‘great divide’, which ran through Franklin) reminds us, being safe, snug and dry isn’t so bad.

In fact, one could argue that, compared to being out in the elements where the wild things are, restrictions can be taken as merely water off a duck’s back. So, do we really want to put the cat among the pigeons by ducking our responsibilities? Perhaps it’s best we flock together, while maintaining our distance, to avoid a catastrophe.

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Valentina (left) and Sienna Pallin-Simmonds with the lambs they have raised for Clevedon School’s down-sized Calf Club day.

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CALF CLUB DAYS!

Jack Coulter with his calf All Black, Onewhero School.

Here we include a list of ag events which, to the best of our knowledge is accurate but it would pay to check with the school, a day prior if planning to attend any of those listed.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

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he Government’s announcement on Monday, September 14, that Auckland would remain at Alert Level 2 for at least another 10 days was not good news for many events.

In particular, local schools set to host Calf Club and Ag Days as well as similar pet events had to revaluate whether going ahead was viable.

Some events, which still fell firmly into Auckland’s Alert Level 2 have been cancelled, others are still going ahead with some restrictions or adaptation. While there has been a reluctance to disappoint children who have worked through difficult times to raise farm animals and pets for this much anticipated day on rural school calendars, in some instances practicalities have forced plan changes.

◆ Pukekohe East School (art and craft day)

◆ Aka Aka Primary School (limited community involvement) ◆ Ardmore Primary School (restricted to participation by the school’s pupils)

◆ Sandspit Primary School

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020

◆ Clevedon Primary School ◆ Harrisville Primary School (Pet Day) ◆ Te Hihi Primary School (decision pending as Rural Living went to print)

◆ Awhitu Primary School ◆ Mangatawhiri Primary School ◆ Pukekawa Primary School ◆ Waipipi Primary School ◆ Waikaretu Primary School

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 ◆ Buckland Primary School (not open to the public) ◆ Otaua Primary School ◆ Paparimu Primary School (some restrictions may be in place)

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020 ◆ Glenbrook Primary School ◆ Hunua Primary School ◆ Maramarua Primary School ◆ Puni Primary School

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HARD TASK CONTROLLING

In two years, I have shot a massive number of animals for this client (1500 rabbits, 153 hares, 451 pukeko, 434 possums and 269 mixed gamebirds, geese etc).

These are not numbers to be sneezed at, but the client is still suffering crop losses in the hundreds of thousands?

Wow.

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received a “bollocking” last week. A valued client had just had the same from his management board about crop damage from pests and, as he thought this was clearly my fault, he felt the need to pass stern words on to me.

Now, I can take my medicine when deserved; in this game you never stop learning and that’s part of the attraction, but when you reach a point where you are doing more than ever on a site and still not quite getting there, it really brings on a lot of self-reflection!

It’s fair to say I’m spread fairly thin at times, it’s a busy world and there’s always a lot to do. However, I do love a challenge and, if I take something on, my aim is always to get it over the line nicely.

So, I’m thinking, how on earth have I dropped the ball on this one? In two years, I have shot a massive number of animals for this client (1500 rabbits, 153 hares, 451 pukeko, 434 possums and 269 mixed gamebirds, geese etc).

These are not numbers to be sneezed at,

but the client is still suffering crop losses in the hundreds of thousands? Wow. We know a lot about pest control in New Zealand. Basically there is a sound eradication method for every species in every situation and, I believe, control can always be achieved.

We are often seen as world leaders in ‘eradication’ and that should require the removal of every pesky individual.

But, what I’m seeing at present is really quite scary – rabbits, possums and pukeko are all booming; they really are. Take a drive down any of our rural (or recently rural/now developed) roads at night and you’ll see what I mean.

It’s been coming for a while. The past two years in particular have seen rabbit numbers exploding in all directions and changed land use is pushing pukeko numbers out and into more residential settings where they don’t tend to be controlled.

I’ve been acutely aware of all of this, but I guess the “bollocking” really brought home the financial ramifications for businesses which are pest-prone and it’s hard not to be disheartened.

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The range of foods eaten by pests is diversifying to make up for regular shortages elsewhere. Furthermore, reinvasion from outside an immediate control area is rapid with big numbers from next door moving in to take up the territory people like myself have just cleaned out. Its scary stuff!

These days we talk a lot about ‘the new normal’ and this is making me think about what that means in terms of the climate and pest control. The only conclusion I can reach is that we need to do more; whatever we used to do, double it.

For some, this will be unsustainable and the weight of that is enough to cause sleepless nights. Taking into account my already huge night hours on the job, there’s not a lot of sleep headed my way.

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“Don’t think that I’m crazy – although artists often are,” she laughs, “But subjects talk to me, they have a way of communicating with me.”

Ann Byford

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To view more of Ann’s wide range of artwork, visit www. annbyford.com/ artist.

Sculptor, painter, artist...

(ANN) BYFORD Our region is a hub of artistry, as the Franklin Arts Festival and Franklin Arts Trail reveal.

But there are more creatives in our midst than even these events would suggest, including, as JON RAWLINSON discovered, an accomplished multimedia artist.

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et’s start where the stories behind art works first come into their own, when they are deemed ‘finished’.

“I know a painting’s done when I put three seagulls into the top corner, which is something my granddad did when he painted sailing ships,” Glenbrook artist, Ann Byford, says. “I don’t just paint something, I study the topic so that I can put the essence of a subject into it and it takes on a life of its own.”

And, Ann doesn’t just paint; she is an accomplished and widely respected multimedia artist, turning her talents to everything from painting and sculpture to photography, textiles and macramé.

“As an artist, you go through phases; I haven’t painted for a few years and I don’t know when I will again. I’ve been more focused on macramé and textiles,” she says. “I’ve produced a lot of wearable arts over the years, especially for [the AgArt Wear show] Fieldays. I’ve also competed in the No.8 Wire Awards where I’ve been a finalist and a winner in the past.”

Originally from Taihape, Ann lived mostly in rural Waikato before moving to Glenbrook in January. Drawing inspiration from her (often) rural environment, she is interested in exploring the connection between people and nature.

“Don’t think that I’m crazy – although artists often are,” she laughs, “But subjects talk to me, they have a way of communicating with me. I’ve painted a lot of iconic landmarks. The lighthouses almost seem to have a human quality to them. I like to capture things as they appear to me rather than how they are. I like to study the history of my subjects so I can get inside them. From that, I can then put an extra essence into my artwork.”

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evoke a sense of movement; considering she became fascinated with claymation in her youth, that’s not so surprising.

“My grandfather had movie cameras and made 8mm films when I was young and I was given my first camera when I was about eight or nine,” she recalls. “I made characters from clay and Plasticine.

I loved making models and making them move. It used to cost my mother mega dollars to develop the films!”

Model ships also became a favoured pastime, laying the foundations for an affinity with sailing leading to competitive yachting and even sailing the Tasman.

Early experiences with education were far from inspiring for Ann but, in a way, they did help set a course for further forays into creativity.

FREE THE MIND...

In 2003, Ann Byford finally began to pursue formal studies in art at WINTEC, going on to achieve a First Class Honours degree, majoring in sculpture and painting. Her studies would lead this formerly reluctant student to pursue teaching.

A couple of years after completing her degree, Ann began running art programmes at two prisons in the Waikato region. She has since received awards for this important work, which she says has also proved rewarding. “I had been teaching [at schools] during my degree to earn extra income – I was a solo mum – so [after graduating] I approached the prison service.”

Prisoners don’t have many opportunities to free their minds. In

“I hated high school – hated the structure. I used to haunt the art room but my parents wouldn’t let me take it as a subject, the closest I came was art history, which I loved.

“I wanted to get into advertising and window dressing but my parents said: ‘no, you stay home and marry a farmer.’ That was what it was like in those days,” she recalls.

“After I left school, I went on to spend about eight years at Pacific Aerospace building light commercial and military aircraft. I took an interest in wiring, circuit design and schematic drawings and my hands were very nimble. [The work] definitely inspired me to pursue sculpture.

A lot of my sculptures are made from steel and wires.”

fact, frustration born of an inability to communicate is often cited as a contributing factor among those who turn to crime. “I worked with prisoners who had a high chance of reoffending.

They could express themselves [while] earning a sense of achievement, responsibility and pride, which is an aid to rehabilitation.”

Since leaving the Waikato, Ann has been settling into local life. The pandemic has made it tough for her to network in the region’s art community, something she plans to rectify.

“When my children moved up this way, I started to look more closely at what the region had to offer,” she adds.

“I don’t know much about [the Franklin Arts Festival and Franklin Arts Trail] but I’m definitely interested to go along and may look to participate in future.”

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t’s doubtful Kirstine Waugh, owner of Ginger Mane Hairdressing – the name a nod to her own gorgeous colouring – has ever suffered a bad haircut. That’s because hairdressing is in the family.

Having her first, early taste of hairdressing in her mother’s salon, and then growing up in an environment of evolving style and colour trends, it’s easy to understand why she fell in love with the profession.

Now, having plied her trade for more than 30 years, she still shows unbridled enthusiasm for the industry and can wield scissors and combs with the deftness of a professional artist who knows how to perfectly sculpt and shape hair.

“I learned a lot from my mother and actually served my apprenticeship under her in east Auckland then continued to hone my skills under some truly talented people before opening my own salon.”

Two years ago when she and her husband moved to Pukekohe, Kirstine started over.

“I’d sold my successful Howick salon and left behind wonderful clients. But the idea of running a small, one-woman salon in Buckland appealed and a warm welcome from local folk encouraged me.”

What’s more, Kirstine’s instincts about there being a place for a small, intimate salon to bridge rural and urban areas, were spot on; it fulfilled her personal salon philosophy of providing red carpet treatment for clients at every visit.

“Hairdressing is about more than just styling hair,” she explains. “It’s about making people happy, about making them feel great about themselves. I get so much pleasure in welcoming people to my studio and talking to them not just about their hair but about things going on in their life. It’s amazing to know that sometimes their experience here might be the best part of their day!”

And, it seems locals are enjoying the mood set by this charismatic stylist; a growing clientele means she has taken on extra staff.

“Tash is a skilled stylist, now working here on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Courtney has joined us as a colourist on Saturdays and Sandra comes in on busy days to keep everything ticking over smoothly. I’m thrilled to have them on board and love the ambience they are helping create.”

Kirstine and Tash.

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Life is

FOREVER CHANGING Reay Neben is the publisher of Rural Living

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osh, the months do fly and with this lockdown it seems time has just gone faster than ever.

Throughout my life, I have never felt bad about being an Aucklander or ‘Jafa’ as we are called by people south of the Bombays but this latest lockdown period has certainly made us unpopular around the country.

I was looking forward to a few days in Rotorua before Alert Level 3 but now the timing isn’t right as school holidays will soon be starting and then we are into the Christmas rush – well, hopefully!

Usually we look forward to family coming home from different parts of the world for Christmas but I guess that won’t be happening this year.

For many of us, looking forward is something that’s a bit hard to do, right now. Let’s hope that will change.

The other day I met up with my Karaka friend, Val for coffee and catchup at Urban Soul. That little shopping centre was so busy – great to see in this climate. We ordered morning tea and would normally have had so much to talk about; the places we’d been, places we would like to go and what we might or might not need

Reay and Brian’s tree lined driveway in Runciman Road.

for the next excursion.

Suddenly, we both realised we were chatting only about our past adventures, of which there have been a great many over the past 48 years.

While we had coffee, Brian took Tony out to see both their horses going around the training track at Adrienne Matthew’s. It is great that they both still share a passion for standard bred horses even though this will be the last horse Brian will race.

We had a lovely girlie morning tea including a lot of laughs about things we had done in the past. If nothing else, this lockdown has certainly made me think about living for the day.

I have always been a real worrier and would always try to predict what would happen ahead of time. Last year’s illness certainly woke me up to living for the day and I had decided that 2020 would be my year. Then, in March, Covid-19 put that

plan on the back burner and the world changed very quickly.

Now, at level 2.5 I can go to my Pilates class with the fabulous Jo Plummer who keeps me fit and reasonably agile – there’s still some blessings, that’s for sure.

Driving out to Pilates on Friday it was wonderful to see all the trees, especially the London Planes, starting to green up with the blush of spring and oak trees everywhere were already looking very green.

I well remember our Runciman Road property with its very old, gnarly oak tree in the paddock and our driveway lined with huge plane trees. In spring the ground underneath them was a sea of daffodils. There was never any doubt that spring had sprung.

Time to go now, but, hopefully, when I write my next column, we Aucklanders will be at Level 1 or 1.5, who knows?

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A recurring feminine theme with the addition of new muted palettes and subtle design details, the Marle aesthetic combines simple silhouettes elevated by unique textural characteristics.

In particular, earthy, muted hues of taupe, black, and ivory act as a base for layering and seasonal transitions while luxurious, 100% silk pieces, are new to the range.

Check out the whimsical Magdalena pant for an effortless day-to-night transition.

The neutral taupe tone of the silk Cave skirt pairs well with the versatile Eloise top while the Holly top, the Ilaria skirt’ and the Jones dress form a flawless capsule, each linen piece essential for spring’s blossoming climate.

This season welcomes Marle’s inaugural cotton crochet styles – the monochromatic Annabelle dress and Elodie jumper offering heightened texture with functionality.

All new in linen check, the Dusty skirt and Blair top with feminine, and flowy structures add pattern to the wardrobe and make for an easy throw-on for the beach as summer makes itself felt.

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As 2020 sprints towards it final months, Natasha Harris, owner of Alberts Hair Salon, reflects on the challenges of the past year, thanks wonderful clients for their support and praises her team’s determination to look for the positive in the months ahead.

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or more than 22 years Alberts has been at the forefront of the hairdressing industry both here in Pukekohe and previously in Papakura.

During that time, my team and I have always strived to provide our local community with service and expertise parallel to any salon found in the inner city and surrounding suburbs.

Importantly, Alberts commitment to sustainability and the environment has been at the heart of every product we stock and every brand we partner with. It is the driving force behind our desire to leave the planet in the best shape possible for future generations. Knowing that our footprint is small allows me to sleep easy at night.

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Left to right: Kariaotahi School photo 1948; 1958 class photo; Kariaotahi School in the 1930s.

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OLD SCHOOL MEMORIES

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It’s more than 50 years since Kariaotahi School [a former spelling] bide farewell to its last pupils but fond memories of happy days spent there are as strong as ever. ANGELA KEMP visited the west coast beyond Waiuku to see this original gem of rural times past and met locals determined to preserve it.

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hen the doors shut on teaching time at Kariaotahi School it wasn’t the end of the building’s life. It soon became a community hall, run by a local committee and used for events and the likes of indoor bowls, tennis, arts groups, and many 21st parties.

Its future was ultimately secured five years ago when the hall started being hired regularly by Taratahi and then Primary ITO as a site for learning agricultural skills.

Built in 1931, the old Kariaotahi School, or hall as it is now, has barely changed since its heyday of being the education hub for up to 40 of the district’s children.

When it closed in 1968, the roll was just 11 but the school left behind a legacy which a group of dedicated former pupils are keeping alive.

To say it was the happiest days of their lives seems an understatement when you hear the glowing reports of early schooldays from the Naysmith sisters, Lynn Bidwell and Kay Vincent and from childhood neighbour, Vivienne Lee (Kay and Vivienne are both teachers!).

Vivienne’s father, Noel Bulte (aged 97) also attended the school, and with his wife Lorne (also 97) raised eight children who all went to the school. Until fairly recently, the Bulte’s played an active part in supporting the former school and hall.

In the early 1960s, Noel even made a home movie about the school and some

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of this was included in a short film to celebrate a school reunion in 2011.

Daughter Viv says, “I didn’t want to leave here, it was a very definable world. There were no strangers, everyone knew each other. It felt like a safe place to be and was as idyllic as it got. We didn’t miss out on anything. It was really like being in a big family, it was awesome.”

Kariaotahi Hall committee chairman, Graham Wilson says the hall stands on land originally owned by his great grandparents before it was bought by the education authority. Along with Viv he was among the 11 children remaining on the school’s last day.

“It closed at midday and we didn’t do any lessons,” recalls Viv. “The head teacher, Doug Hastings stood at the top of the hill. We all had a turning ringing the bell before we tidied everything up.”

In 2010, Kay [Vincent] started a blogspot as a way of collecting and sharing information for the school reunion the

following year; the reunion attracted around 60 former students.

“We wanted to collect memories and memorabilia to help preserve the stories and history of Kariaotahi School and district before we lost them forever,” Kay says.

“There was very little information about the district or the school to be found online. A search for Kariaotahi (in all its variant spellings) tended to show either real estate advertisements or sites and posts to do with the beach. There was more to the district than that.”

Kay says the reunion seemed a good time to give something back to the community so she and her sister joined the hall committee.

“Over the next few years, as long-serving members retired, the ‘torch’ was handed over to our generation – the last students who attended the school. It was for us to take over its care and management.

“We all had the same vision to maintain the buildings’ 1930’s integrity and to restore the grounds to how we remembered them as school children.

If we hadn’t become involved, the old school and grounds could well have been lost to the community through a decrease of use and the cost of maintenance.”

Today, the building oozes character and authenticity with very little having changed since it opened. Kay’s sister, Lynn [Bidwell] says, “most of us have family connections to both the school and community spanning www.ruralliving.co.nz

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If you would like to learn more about Kariaotahi School and surrounds, or want to be involved in its preservation, head over to http://kariaotahireunion. blogspot.com or look for “Kariaotahi Connected” on Facebook and put your hand up for a great cause.

several generations. It really was the centre of the community.

“There’s still a lot of nostalgia involved and a sense of responsibility to maintain the community spirit our ancestors established and valued. For me, it was a magical place to be at school, and I have very happy memories of my time there.”

A regular visitor to the hall is Shirley Dickey (nee McNaughton) aged 83.

She started at the school in 1942 and remembers the school day starting at 9.30am, late because many of the boys helped to milk before riding horses to class. ”I lived in Taurangaruru and we walked across the paddocks to school,” recalls Shirley. “My brother rode a horse and sometimes I rode a bike but mostly a group of three or four families would walk together. It was about two miles and took us half an hour; it was a lot of fun.’

Shirley remembers sitting down for lunch on a seat along the wall or under some trees which are still there.

“We played bullrush in the back paddock, tennis, basketball or if it was a wet day, we were in the shelter shed. I had some lovely teachers, too. Sometimes the school had two [teachers], sometimes it was one. When I started, my teacher was Miss McLean.”

Shirley also trained as a schoolteacher and spent her career teaching in Franklin.

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“There were also a lot of evening functions held at the school. I remember the desks were pushed to the side of the room and the floor was sprinkled with powder then we skated across it to get the room ready for the function.

“In summertime the whole school would walk up the hill, across paddocks to a lake where we had swimming lessons. The girls went one way to get changed, the boys the other. We had a school picnic every year and school trips up to Auckland. ”On our last day we had a concert given by the pupils. I wore a long dress and sang, ‘Buttons and Bows’ and did a tap dance on the back porch.”

These days, the hall group holds working bees to keep up with building maintenance and restoration, staying as close as possible to the original specifications.

Grounds improvements include fencing replacement and repairs, replacing sealed surfaces, replanting a native plantation and boundary hedge, and restoring or creating new gardens.

The exterior of buildings have been repaired and repainted, and plumbing and electrical improvements have brought some of the amenities up to modern standards.

“We are lucky to have a wide range of relevant professional skills and expertise within the committee and community and enough people to share the workload when required,” says Kay.

“We are also fortunate that most of us have known each other all our lives and even our grandparents knew each other.

We certainly feel a responsibility to our forebears to look after and preserve the old school and its grounds.”

But the conservation of the school isn’t just confined to past students as Keith Jackson testifies.

“My wife Vanessa Rose and I recently moved here from Pukekawa and were keen to be part of the community,” he says.

“Getting involved with the hall has been a great introduction to the area.”

Fortunately, the hall receives some income through targeted rates from Waikato District Council which help supplement income from Primary IPO and other hall hire and from fundraising raffles as well as grants.

The major fundraiser of the year is an annual garage sale which was postponed in March this year because of Covid19. The event has been rescheduled for October 10 and the hall is already brimming with bargains.

An annual community Christmas party is also held in the hall. Kay says it is something of a mini-reunion as past residents and pupils come to meet up and relive old times.

“We are particularly keen to promote further use of the hall for meetings, suitable indoor activities and for craft groups or similar,” she adds.

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KUMARA ‘TOAST’

TO START THE DAY! Shedding lockdown kilos maybe as easy as swapping your usual toast bread for kumara or potato slices at breakfast time.

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op healthy kumara or potato ‘toast’ with delicious produce such as avocado, mushrooms and fresh herbs for a nutritious daily start.

5+ A Day Charitable Trust general manager, Paula Dudley reminds readers that breakfast is one of the most important meals because it sets up the metabolism and good eating habits for the day.

“Eating lots of bread or toasting muffins and crumpets for breakfast, won’t give the sustained energy the body needs,” she says.

“You’ll soon be hungry again and are more likely to load up on sugar-filled toppings such as jam or honey.”

Ms Dudley says using kumara or potato slices as a base for toast is a satisfying option and will encourage the eating of other healthy produce as toppings.

Kumara or potato toast is also a great way to reduce gluten which can cause bloating and digestive issues for some.

Simply cut kumara or potato lengthwise into slices (slim enough to fit in the toaster) and cook them for 4-10 minutes depending on the toaster’s heat settings and thickness of the vegetable toast.

Once slices are golden and cooked through, have fun experimenting with combinations of fresh spring produce.

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Avocado helps maintain a healthy heart, proper bowel function and good eyesight.

It can boost the memory and help control appetite.

Lightly sautéed mushrooms are another ideal topping and are a good source of biotin and pantothentic acid – two important B complex vitamins which help the body convert food into energy. They also contain dietary fibre and other essential nutrients such as niacin, potassium and selenium.

Kumara itself will provide a big boost to the immune system, although nutrient content varies depending on the variety.

One orange kumara contains 118% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, while red kumara is packed with vitamin C (121% RDI). If you prefer potato, you’ll still get a decent dose of vitamin C (47% RDI) as well as folate, niacin, thiamine and magnesium.

The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend eating three or more servings of vegetables and at least two servings of fruit every day Several can be ticked at breakfast with this ingenious ‘veggie toast’ idea.

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‘BUBBLES’ OVER! New creations have been bubbling away on many a stovetop this year, with home cooking becoming an even more common pastime. So, it’s not surprising that the team at Barfoot & Thompson has been cooking away too, as a new book reveals. Featuring more than 115 recipes, Recipes from our Bubbles is designed to help raise funds to support the vital work of Starship, our national children’s hospital.

SILESIA CRUMBLE CAKE INGREDIENTS Dough: ◆ 450g flour ◆ 2 heaped tbsp of dry yeast ◆ Litre of warm milk ◆ 50g salted butter ◆ 50g sugar ◆ 1 egg Filling: ◆ 200g soft salted butter ◆ 200g of sugar ◆ 3 eggs ◆ 1kg of cream cheese (or 500g cream cheese and 500g Greek yoghurt) ◆ 40g potato starch ◆ Peel from 1 lemon Crumble: ◆ 350g flour ◆ 200g of sugar ◆ A pinch of salt and cinnamon ◆ 200g of butter www.ruralliving.co.nz

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Dough: Make a well in the flour, add the sugar and dry yeast. Add a little bit of warm milk, carefully mix a small amount of flour with a fork to make a dough starter (like the crater of a volcano), then cover with a clean tea towel and put into a warm, draft free spot to rise for 10-15 minutes.

Add the rest of the warm milk, melted and cooled down butter and the egg. Once it is roughly mixed, turn it out of the bowl and knead thoroughly for several minutes until the dough is smooth, not sticky, and is starting to develop the gluten.

Form a ball, brush with oil and return to the bowl then leave in the warmth, again covered with the tea towel. The rising may take an hour or more depending how warm it is. The dough should double at least.

Filling: Add all the ingredients in the listed order. It is important all of them are at room temperature, otherwise it may curdle.

Crumble: Using your fingertips, mix the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and the butter

“The book is a collection of dishes that reflects the cultural diversity we have across the team. You’ll find a mix of kiwi favourites and dishes from across the globe, which we hope you enjoy as much as we do,” Barfoot & Thompson managing director, Peter Thompson, says.

“Sharing food is something that, traditionally, brings us together, and so, the idea resonated as a way we could, collectively, look to continue our support.”

To order a copy of Recipes from our Bubbles visit www.barfootthompson.myshopify.com. In the meantime, here’s a taste of recipes to come, thanks to Ina Murphy from Barfoot & Thompson Pukekohe.

(It’s easier if you cut the cold butter into very small cubes or use soft butter; don’t melt it as it changes the structure of the result). Squish the mixture until it forms a crumble. Make sure there are no big butter blobs as it will cook out to an unsightly mush.

Put it all together: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to the size of a greased flat oven tray. Push the dough into the corners and high up the sides to ensure the filling doesn’t run out of the cake. Add the filling and then the crumble. Bake at 175°C for 25-35 minutes.

The sides of the dough should be brown, the crumble slightly coloured.

If this is too hefty, leave out the filling and add peeled, cored apples instead. This is a great recipe to use up fresh plums, left over jam bits too. Then add the crumble and bake.

Serve with cream, still warm or cold. It’s best eaten within two-three days.

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Coming from a writer based in Auckland, New Zealand, the Earth, the Solar System, the Galaxy, the Milky Way, this charming book takes readers on a tour of the universe. Designed especially to help young ones (aged 3-5 years) begin to understand the vast nature of nature itself and their place in it, I am the Universe is an ‘out of this world’ tale.

A-mazing revelations await on the pages of this book! Packed full of enough puzzles to stump a sphinx, this book is especially well suited to children (aged 8 and up) who enjoy solving everything from mazes, crosswords and more. Following a Kiwi theme, it also explores New Zealand’s cultures.

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At the risk of misquoting a different soldier, ‘They don’t like it... Upham.’ Considering Sir Charles Upham won the Victoria Cross twice, it’s easy to understand why ‘they’ didn’t. But there is more to this great Kiwi soldier than that – of course! In his new book, acclaimed cartoonist, Tom Scott presents a detailed biography which charts the extraordinary life of a high country shepherd who would go on to become one of the bravest and best of us all.

Tom Scott: Searching for Charlie – In pursuit of the real Charles Upham VC & Bar | RRP $49.99 | Upstart Press

There is nothing simple about parenting!

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new story book for young children aimed at putting more fruit and vegetables into their diets, showcases kai hauora (healthy food) and traditional Maori To receive knowledge. a free copy of Te Launched by the 5+ Taonga nei to Kumara A Day Charitable Trust and other Te Reo resources, to help celebrate Te kaiako and educators can Wiki o Te Reo Maori order online at this month, Te Taonga www.5adayeducation.org.nz nei te Kumara (The The book will also be available Gift of Kumara) will be on the website as an eBook made available to all for non-educators. tamariki are involved and Kohanga Reo in response aware of how to grow to the regular requests produce they are more likely the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust to eat it. receives for nutrition resources in Te “Our goal is to increase consumption Reo. of fresh fruit and vegetables for health The story also includes an English and to provide appropriate resources interpretation so the book can be used to encourage this,” she explains. “We in mainstream early childhood centres as partnered with Maori public health well. organisation Hapai te Hauora to ensure The kumara plant has been chosen this beautiful resource reflects a Maori as the theme for the book because this world perspective”. traditional Maori crop was seen as an ideal Hapai te Hauora’s general manager, way to teach tamariki about using the (Maori Public Health Leadership), Jessikha seasons to guide planting and harvesting.

Leatham-Vlasic, says the book aims to Carmel Ireland, 5+ A Day project reflect the importance of eating fruit manager says research shows that when

and vegetables and also the importance of understanding Maori environmental knowledge when it comes to growing crops.

“It is crucial that our tamariki learn about nutrition from a te ao Maori perspective as it incorporates not only physical health but social, spiritual, cultural and mental health,” she says.

“Our language maintains our connections between our food and the deities associated with them – it ensures we know the whakapapa of what we are eating. This is crucial for wellbeing.”

5+ A Day and Hapai te Hauora hope this new resource will be used by educators to share some traditional kai practices with tamariki at story time.

“Not only is it so important to educate and encourage our tamariki to eat more fruit and vegetables, but it’s imperative they are supported with knowledge and information which is relatable and applicable to them and their whanau – particularly around health, wellbeing and nutrition,” Ms Leatham-Vlasic says.

“We know that the more we incorporate holistic health messaging, and the more support we provide for whanau to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption, the more it is normalised.”

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Our funeral directors will meet with family to gain an understanding of a loved one’s funeral wishes and offer options and suggestions to help the family achieve a positive, grieving experience.

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FINE ART ON SHOW This year, the Franklin Arts Festival may have downsized its exhibition but its pop up art show in Pukekohe is big on talent and variety.

Running until October 8, at the New Zealand Steel Gallery and Franklin Arts Centre community gallery, the exhibition showcases a wide spectrum of works by contemporary artists from Franklin district and beyond.

From sculpture to watercolours, felt work to oils, glass blowing to pottery and much more, the exhibition is a must see event, catering to those appreciate various avenues of creativity. It also presents an opportunity to purchase something special as a gift or for oneself.

Not to be missed Franklin Arts Festival Society Pop Up Art Show Now – October 8, 2020 NZ Steel Gallery and Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe.

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he latest Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in Auckland proved to have little impact on the Auckland property market in August and prices hit an all-time high with sales numbers being their highest for an August in the past five years.

Sales were strong across all price segments, suburbs, and districts, and from a price perspective, August trading was better than that of July. Sales numbers for the month were at 1055 which was down 3.7 percent on those in July but 41.4 percent higher than for the same month last year.

The average sales price for the month hit $995,543, up 1.7 percent on the previous month and 7 percent higher than at the same time last year. The median price was $911,500 which was 2.4 percent higher than last month’s and 9.8 percent higher than that last year.

Buyer demand has been consistent, and vendors were happy to move to an alternative sales method such as online technology which was fine-tuned during the previous level 4 lockdown.

Barfoot & Thompson managing director, Peter Thompson said many found the move from ‘in-person’ to online trading to be relatively seamless.

“With the easing of regulations more of the traditional selling methods have now been re-introduced. It means the market, from now on, will have an alternative online sales approach which will sit side by side with the more familiar way of doing business.”

In August new listings were at 1354 but, by month-end, Barfoot & Thompson had 3703 properties on the market, which is the lowest number since February this year.

The lifestyle and rural property market also experienced high trading levels with sales numbers being 77 percent higher than what they were in August last year.

Bare land is attracting developers and there seems to be a growing realisation that lifestyle properties represent value for money in relation to current residential prices. www.ruralliving.co.nz

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or those employing staff, either casual or permanent, seasonal or contract, consistent managing of those people often becomes the biggest challenge.

Poor leadership equals poor management and that’s the problem of the employer/owner – quality issues start with setting standards.

Standards are agreed expectations to be met for each job or part of the job process. When written down for everyone to see and read, these will motivate staff members, who then understand the expectations (called standards) they need to meet.

Staff achievement of these standards becomes motivational.

Standards do not allow for ‘nearly’ they are simply ‘right’ or ‘wrong’.

They remove arguments about what was done, rightly or wrongly!

Standards also make training easier and to point out mistakes non-confrontationally to staff members so they realise you are not picking on personality just asking them to review their actions against the agreed standard.

To create standards gather your team together and explain the reason for setting them; break your tasks into action steps, then ask your team to set a measurable standard for each step and write it down. This will give you a standard to measure performance by.

Standards can even be included in your appraisals review.

EXAMPLES OF STANDARDS ARE: • Starting time is 7.55am ready for 8am open door to customers.

• Finish time is 4.55pm ready for 5pm close door to customers • Full safety gear, shoes, hi-vis coats, gloves, helmets must be worn before stepping into factory area by everyone, no exceptions.

• Written records of time taken per job card must be filled in within five minutes of completing the task and completed signed job cards put into the ‘work completed’ file for daily collection.

• Quality control examples of how the product should look must be used hourly to test samples from production.

• Personal cell phones can be used only within the lunchroom area and at designated break times; urgent family calls should be made to the office then someone will come and find you if required.

A good business mentor will help you implement standards and use the them to better manage staff. Take a walk-through business with a mentor/business coach at your side. For a confidential discussion about mentoring/business coaching call Richard Gee.

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The project is bigger than planned: We try to understand the project well enough to avoid unforeseen circumstances, however sometimes we have had to deal with crazy disasters hidden behind the walls and under floors.

With the poor construction methods and compliance we have inherited in NZ, we see plenty of moisture damage, due to poor design, substandard products, and short cuts to keep costs down.

In some areas we see issues before the demo stages but, where issues have been neglected for years, the damage can be massive, resulting in a lot more work than expected. Maintaining one’s home matters; how it is presented is important.

Budget blowouts: There are two main reasons why costs turn out to be higher than expected: ◆ Insufficient detail in the original brief/costings – the more detail included in your renovation brief, the more accurately it can be costed. Choose suppliers, tradespeople and project managers who will provide a firm quote (rather than an estimate) and avoid uncapped hourly rates. ◆ Unforeseen expenses – problems often come to light once a renovation is underway. This is one reason experienced renovators recommend having a contingency of at least 15-20% of the total budget to cover the unforeseen.

Communication challenges: Effective communication is vital if a project is to be completed on time and within budget. Make it a priority to work with people with whom you can communicate and feel comfortable with. Make sure you understand exactly what is and is not included in a quote.

After meetings or important discussions, follow up by email to ensure your requirements are clear and you understand the cost implications of any decision. This is important, even for apparently minor details such as the position of power points because moving them at a later date could cause delays as well as additional costs.

Poor planning: Effective planning ensures time and money are spent wisely, delivering maximum value. Plans should be in place well before renovation start date. This will help ensure all procurement is completed in good time, the order of work is logical and efficient and clients understand the scope of work before it begins.

Time pressures: Clients will often come to Refresh Renovations with a tight deadline for a project. Sometimes there is little or no flexibility, particularly if the renovation is undertaken ahead • Plan, plan, plan! of a special occasion or special • Engage an experienced event. At other times, clients may renovation company – it be time poor and look to Refresh will see possible issues Renovations to deliver a quality from the outset.

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NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK GREAT THINGS COME IN YATES’ PACKAGES

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Since Yates National Gardening Week was first held, it has blossomed into quite the annual occasion, with a wealth of expert advice on offer to help everyone from those with green thumbs through to those who are all thumbs.

Helping to foster a love of gardening, National Gardening Week focuses on growing stronger communities and closer connections with nature as well as plants. From just a few pots to an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.

YATES TOP 10 REASONS TO GROW OUR OWN FOOD: ◆ Fresh vegetables when you want them ◆ Better tasting food as it’s not sitting on shelves or in chillers ◆ Vegetables that ripen in the garden may have more nutrients than some store-bought alternatives ◆ Children will eat more fruit and vegies if they come from their own garden ◆ Encourage children to learn how to garden and The first step to grow their own food reaping the rich ◆ Minimise your rewards on offer l environmental impact through Nationa is ◆ Save money k ee W g Gardenin via ◆ Food safety – you’ve e lin on r ste to regi / grown it… you know nz o. s.c te ya w. ww ngwhere it’s come from! national-gardeni r ste ◆ Reduce waste – pick only gi re 0; week/202 d what you need and share an 18 1r be Octo EE or swap what you don’t you’ll receive a FR hat’s W ◆ Gardening reduces stress s. ed packet of se to 27 and improves physical and ge pa e more, se s te mental health Ya a n wi to be in r. gardening hampe www.ruralliving.co.nz

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Here are some easy ways to help ensure your garden adds value to your property before you put it on the market.

1. Get the basics right

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside when it comes to selling your home. An attractive garden can add value to your home while a poorly kept garden will detract from it. Tidying and doing some basic maintenance on your garden is a great way to start. A well maintained lawn will enhance the appearance of your home and complement the rest of your garden. Check if fences and trellises need repairing, trim shrubs and trees, cut back dead growth and clear away any debris remaining from the winter months.

2. Brighten it up with colour

Once your garden is shipshape, you’re ready to start turning it into something potential buyers will love. Potted flowering plants are a simple way to add colour to any size garden. Spring and summer are a great time to show your garden off to its full potential to help maximise your selling price.

3. Focus on first impressions

If time or budget are an issue, focus on the areas that buyers will notice first. Don’t underestimate the value of street appeal.

First impressions really do count, so always start with your front garden and entrance area.

4. Add a point of difference

Why not add something that sets your property apart from the rest. A well organised garden shed,

delightful play area for the children or lovely seating area in the garden can all go down a treat. Remember some features won’t appeal to all buyers, but if they are well presented and cared for, they will add value for the right buyer.

5. Freshen it up with paint & stain

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If you’re on a tight budget, nothing freshens your property up like a good coat of paint or stain on fences, decks, sheds and other wood in the garden. Adding value to your home through the garden doesn’t have to break the bank.

6. Take living outdoors

If you are going to invest, spend your money on good quality patio, paving or decking.

It will enhance the overall appearance of your outdoor space and encourage buyers to visualise themselves entertaining or dining alfresco. Good outdoor lighting also adds ambience and makes the space usable during the warmer evenings.

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7. Style your garden with furniture You wouldn’t show a room to a potential buyer without any furniture in it, so why show a garden without a table and chairs?

The right furniture will help buyers imagine themselves sitting outside enjoying those sunny summer days ahead.

8. Make it feel secure

If the people viewing the house have pets or small children, they will want a garden that is fully secured. Investing in secure fencing, walls or gates, can make your property appeal to a wider range of potential buyers.

Te Kauwhata, 700 Taniwha Road

9. Keep it private

If your home is overlooked by other homes or gardens, you may want to add hedges or trees in key locations to provide privacy.

Sails or retractable covers will also provide some privacy and have the added benefit of offering protection from the sun. Make sure they are clean and in good working order.

Thinking of selling and don’t know where to start? Give Jo-Ann a call.

Te Kauwhata, Lot 6/27 Travers Road

Jo-Ann Day-Townsend

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