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JULY/AUGUST ■ EXPOS & FESTIVALS Ceilidh – Scottish Evening August 3, 7pm-12am, Karaka War Memorial Hall, Cnr Linwood and Blackbridge Roads, Karaka Whatever Scotsmen have under their kilt may vary wildly but what the Pukekohe & Districts RSA Pipe Band has up its sleeve is much easier to define. Suited to anyone with Caledonian heritage – or anyone else keen to enjoy a mid-winter hogmanay – this event features traditional dancing, pipe bands, haggis and more. Further details accessible via papakurapipeband.co.nz.
The Baby Show August 16-18, from 9am, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom If you think some adults come with ‘baggage’, wait until you meet a newborn! Because little ones do need quite a lot of things in addition to a truckload of love, The Baby Show is on hand to help. A ‘must-visit’ expo for anyone with babies on board or little ones in tow, this event features advice and guidance as well as everything one could imagine a baby could need. For details, visit babyshow. co.nz.
■ MUSIC & MUSICALS Peter & the Wolf Live July 21, from 11am & 2pm, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland City During a performance suited to all the family, Sergei Prokofiev’s classic comes to town thanks to an Oscar-winning animated film and the musical skills of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. See apo.co.nz/whats-on for details. Pink Floyd Tribute August 3, 8.30-11.30pm, The Kentish Hotel, 5 Queen St, Waiuku For almost 30 years, a certain Mason has been building up a wall just to break it down again. In tribute to the work of Nick Mason, Roger Waters and the rest of Pink Floyd (including their most famous album), The Kentish Hotel is paying (and playing) homage to one of the most influential bands of the modern era. For more information, contact The Kentish via thekentishhotel. co.nz.
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Winter Dreams August 17, 7.30-9.45pm, BNZ Theatre, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau Tchaikovsky is probably best known for his 1812 overture. However, his First Symphony (Daydreams of a Winter Journey) remained one of this master’s favourites. Taking audiences on a melancholic journey, this concert (which also features Concerto for Violin in D Major) is set to showcase the glorious music of a great composer and the talents of the Manukau Symphony Orchestra alike. Details via manukausymphony.org. nz.
■ THEATRE Six Degrees of Separation August 14-29, times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland City How classy can a conman be? When wealthy socialites are visited by a charming
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■ COMEDY & BURLESQUE Ring-A-Ding-Ding! And Tassels and Tease July 27, 6.30pm-12am, SKYCITY Hamilton, 346 Victoria St, Hamilton, and August 17, 7.30-11pm, Nivara Lounge, 266 Victoria St, Hamilton If Jack Frost is nipping at your toes, here are a couple of shows which are liable to warm the cockles of your... heart. Led by Mr Lola Illusion, the Boom Boom Room team of burlesque beauties is set to put a saucy spin on mid-winter Christmas. And, if that tickles your fancy, also check out Tassels and Tease on August 17. See skycityhamilton.co.nz/whats-on and facebook.com/nivaralounge for more details about these titillating shows.
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Disney on Ice Celebrates Mickey and Friends August 2-4, Spark Arena, 42-80 Mahuhu Cres, Parnell Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? There can be only one answer to that question! A giant of children’s entertainment is set to get his skates on in August when the mightiest of mice and plenty more Disney characters hit the ice at Spark Arena. See sparkarena.co.nz.
■ MOTORING & RACING Arabian Night July 26, Alexandra Park, cnr Green Lane West & Manukau Rd, Epsom A taste of Arabia can be expected as Alexandra Park hosts its first Arabian Night. Guests can expect a Middle-Eastern buffet, mesmerising entertainment and (of course) it’s a pretty safe bet there will be a feast of compelling action on track too. See alexandrapark.co.nz. Forest has the Blues Now – August 24, New Zealand Steel Gallery, Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe To the mightiest of New Zealand’s native trees, the (comparatively) short life spans of human beings may seem insignificant indeed. And
yet, the significance of our impact on our forests cannot be overstated. In this exhibition, the fragility and importance of New Zealand’s gentle giants are examined by a range of artists, including budding creatives from Pukekohe High School. See facebook.com/FranklinArtsCentre.
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National Youth Art Awards Now – August 19, 10am-5pm, ArtsPost Gallery, 120 Victoria St, Hamilton Work by some of the country’s most talented aspiring artists is now on show in Hamilton where, perhaps, the early work of the next Colin McCahon or CF Goldie may first be seen by the general public. For more information visit creativewaikato. co.nz.
Badjelly the Witch July 26 – August 3, OSPA Theatre, Hall Road, Onewhero Roll over Wicked Witch of the West, Badjelly’s in town. The meanest nastiest witch who ever was, Spike Milligan’s infamous villain is headed to Onewhero, and this time Tim, Rose, Lucy the cow, Binkle-bonk, Sillysausage, Mud-wiggle the worm and all the other good guys could be destined for the pot... or not. See ospa.org.nz.
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Prowear Chrome Expression Session August 2-4, times vary, Hampton Downs Motor Sport Park, Hampton Downs Road, Te Kauwhata Featuring passenger rides, racing, burnouts, drifting, gymkhana and much more, this event is suited to those who’d prefer to be on track rather than stuck in the fast lane on the Southern Motorway. See chromenz.co.nz. Boys Day Out August 10, 11am-5pm, Pukekohe Park, 222-250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe Calling all boys, guys, chaps, lads, dudes, fellows, blokes and men, it’s time to revel in masculinity while ‘sampling’ craft beer and drinking in the atmosphere of a day at the track. See pukekohepark.co.nz.
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From the editor... problems which need ironing out. As with housing, I believe more investment in infrastructure is needed before we make some vehicle purchases more difficult – all possible outcomes of any levy, (or should that be ‘tax’?) must be considered. By all means make EVs, PHEVs and other low greenhouse emission vehicles cheaper – in time (and it will take time) this will surely see more people converting to electric and hybrid vehicles. But, there needs to be a realistic alternative. The Government is offering a tasty carrot but is the accompanying stick out of proportion and will those levies deliver an unfair whack?
Tradies, travelling salesman and untold businesses are in a similar position. They need practical vehicles to carry construction materials, tools and products. The levies add a further burden on them and on the many families for whom a larger vehicle is necessary to carry the whanau. I can see a case for some city families giving up their large SUVs – are they really necessary to run around town? To rejig a contention that crossed my desk, you might say any levies are a tax on farmers to subsidise Remuera ‘tractors’. Equally, I wonder about discounts being offered on some small vehicles judged fuel efficient. In a country where so many people are morbidly obese – just how efficient is a little Nissan Tiida when carrying four 110 kilo plus passengers? Now, I’m not trying to bag the Government’s thinking. In fact, it’s interesting to note that in the first month of Sweden implementing a ‘feebate’, EV registrations there hit a historic high, for that time, of 18%. That’s one country determined to reduce vehicle Co2 emissions. However, I do think here, we might be looking at another case of ‘less haste, more speed’. There appears to be a number of
P.S. When half the country is driving EVs, and revenue from fuel taxes has dropped, will there be some sort of new ‘tax’ on electric vehicle use? Just asking...
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lyssa Harrison seems to have achieved more in her short 17 years of life than I have in a lifetime which numbers many more years than hers. Those in pony club circles are sure to know her name but it is just as likely she will be familiar to achievers in other sports but perhaps not in quite the same way as the equestrian arena. In April this year Alyssa was one of four New Zealand riders selected to compete in a New Zealand team at the 2019 Tintern Grammar 19th Annual Victorian InterSchool Horse Trials Championships held at Wandin Park, outside Melbourne in Australia. They competed against Australian and Hong Kong teams coming second by just a small margin. “It was an amazing experience and, really, we did so well considering we were riding on borrowed horses and only had one day to become familiar with them,” Alyssa says.
“Australian team members were all riding their own horses which they compete on all the time, so I was really proud of our outcomes and felt if we been on our own mounts we might have won this competition.” During its visit, the team took part in dressage, jumping and cross country training with an Australian high performance coach then competed in dressage and jumping. “We couldn’t compete in cross country because equestrian association rules prevent inter-school riders from competing cross country on borrowed horses but we did get plenty of cross country practice and lessons over the beautiful Wandin Course. The whole experience was fantastic.” Of course, this focused young woman has had plenty of competition experience and ribbons over the past decade? Just this year, she won the New Zealand Pony Club eventing champs at Papatoetoe, a competition which has been won by many
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of New Zealand international riders when they were young. “I also competed in the national threeday eventing champs in Taupo – one star class – and was the only teen in the top 15. Pretty amazing, really, to hold my own against the adults and be competing at such a high level.” Now in Year 12 at Rosehill College and a member of the Waiau Pa Pony Club, Alyssa says there’s no way she wants to put riding behind her when she leaves school. “At that stage a lot of young people don’t have time to keep up with riding. When you’re young just buying a horse and doing pony club requires loads of support, usually from parents, but when tertiary study or work comes into play, it can be hard to keep up riding, especially competitively. I know that caring for horses when I’m at Uni won’t be easy but it is doable with dedication...and some sort of job, too!” But Alyssa also has other plans. “When I’ve finished Year 13 I plan to take a gap
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“I have special memories of that horse; she bucked me off at least 20 times a days but she also taught the most. I had to learn to stay on her and once I did we were a good team.”
year and want to go to England where hopefully I can work in the horse industry and maybe accompany some of our Kiwi riders to competitions over there – just as a groom or stable hand, of course!” And, if that pans out, Alyssa says she will then return to university here. “I want to be a veterinary physiotherapist – horses and dogs – but eventually I want to go back to England to compete and, hopefully , make the NZ equestrian team competing at the likes of Badminton.” And looking at Alyssa’s track record it’s difficult to doubt she won’t achieve her goals – I’m reluctant to call them ‘dreams’, her focus makes them seem much more achievable (and real) than that! At present she owns two horses, the highly successful, eight-year-old, Da Vinci Code, a 15h warm blood cross station horse which has helped her earn many accolades; and also Jack Be Nimble, a 16.1h Australian warm blood. Continue to page 10
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Continued from page 9. “Davey (Da Vinci Code’s paddock name) does everything [cross country, jumping, dressage]; he’s just a great horse. Jack does straight dressage and is coming along well. “I school all my own horses; I teach them everything and they’ve done me proud but when it comes to parting with one it’s very hard. There are lots of tears. But I often see them again at events and I love seeing them succeed. “I saw Sparky, one of my favourites at one event. When she spotted me she broke free and made a beeline for our area. It was so lovely to see she remembered me and was so happy to see me. “I have special memories of that horse; she bucked me off at least 20 times a days but she also taught the most. I had to learn to stay on her and once I did we were a good team.” Being thrown – over and over – may not sound like fun but for Alyssa that’s just horses for courses! “It can be a lot tougher than that,” she laughs. “If you really want to ride you have to put in the effort to get results but you also have to enjoy it. Some kids are fulfilling their parents’ dreams; it has to be their dream and the have to do the work.” And, work is what Alyssa is used to.
She rises daily at 6am to takes care of her horse [her parents are sharemilkers on Ti Hihi farm] then heads for Rosehill College at 7.30am. But, if you thought competing then went on the back-burner for a few hours, not so. She participates in a variety of school sports – mountain biking, orienteering and running as part of the outdoor PE programme. She’s accompanied Year 10 students on school camp and taken part in tramping and scuba diving. This year the college selected Alyssa and three other students to attend a sports academy at Pullman Park where they are mentored by New Zealand weight lifting coach, Simon Kent. “I’m equestrian, there are two rugby boys and one tae kwan do exponent. All up, about 20 students from across Auckland are there very Tuesday morning form 7am to 8.30am. The Rosehill kids are lucky; we only have to get to Takanini but some of the students come all the way from the North Shore – at peak time – crazy! “But being at the academy is one of the reasons I love Rosehill [college]. It recognises a lot of less prominent codes and is really supportive when kids are competing, even if it means doing so in school time. For me, the school has been so encouraging.
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For those wondering if Alyssa actually has time to attend pony club, she does, although time there is also spent helping younger, less experienced riders. “I also have a few riding pupils of my own which I coach here or at their home. I’d love to see more coaches in pony clubs: there just aren’t enough. Everyone is short of time but it’s good to see senior kids helping the juniors enjoy riding; it’s good for everyone.” With the pony clubs less active in winter, it gives Alyssa a bit of reprieve from busy schedules and, she says, it’s a chance for her horses to rest too. “People forget they are competing all the time and also need a break.” But she is unlikely to stray far from her mounts. She first climbed into the saddle as a five-year-old when the family lived in Hawkes Bay. “Because we moved around the country a bit, I never went to a riding school. I just learnt on the farm but pony club finetuned my skills. “Now, I’m aiming to step up to twostar eventing and level five dressage. Ideally, the goal is to keep competing, and succeeding. “To represent your country and wear the silver fern is great; you can’t help but want more of that!”
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announcement regarding these huge explosions which would have been terrifying for cats, dogs and any other animals within hearing. We now live at Sunnyhills, Pakuranga and I can assure readers that the noise was very, very loud. It reminded me of a piece I wrote in Rural Living four years ago calling for changes to the use of fireworks. Sadly, little seems to have changed since then. I understand Auckland Council is considering some bylaw changes to fireworks but I don’t believe we can wait – we need the changes now; this annual event causes too much distress to livestock and pets. What makes it worse is that many people put fireworks aside for late celebrations which often occur sometime after November 5. In that earlier article I went on to say sparks had been flying in some households but not of the fireworks kind although certainly about them! Every year there is the task of calming frightened horses and that particular year our normally tranquil horses and steers were huddled together in a corner of the paddock and we didn’t see our cat for a day or two. People have asked why can’t we have one big celebration, possibly on the harbour where it can be seen from high points around the city? That seems to be a good solution to me so, I would like to take some action and give voice to what I see as widespread
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concern about Guy Fawkes events. I am asking local landowners, and others who feel strongly about this issue, to email me with their concerns/ objections. Some people have been especially angry that the fireworks don’t stop with one night but often carry on for days with some holding fireworks back for New Year when the problem then re-appears. It may seem like good fun but it’s no fun for small block owners dealing with spooked animals and I’m sure there are plenty of town folk who would welcome an end to the noise. Now, on to the horses. Since our lovely filly Betterbrook, jointly owned with trainer Adrienne Matthews, won her first race at Hawera. I’ve received enquiries as to how the rest of the team is going – many want to know more about our harness racing hobby. However, I need time to pull this together so will publish more next month – How’s that? Go the All Blacks!
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Dianne Glenn (ONZM JP), COUNTIES MANUKAU HEALTH Long time Pukekohe resident, Dianne Glenn (ONZM JP) has been a member of the Counties Manukau District Health Board for two terms and is also well known for her contribution to women’s service organisations and community groups. Rural Living asked Dianne, over the gate, about the state of health amenities within Counties Manukau and what plans are in the pipeline which will have a bearing on wider Franklin. A meeting between Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) and Auckland Council confirmed her opinion that regular communication between the two governance bodies would be advantageous.
Many locals believe Pukekohe’s rapid population growth should put it in line for a new public hospital. Are there plans for one or a new super clinic for this area? The good news is that within the Regional Plan, a new 300-bed Southern Hospital with theatres and accompanying services is on the drawing board. The location is as yet undecided but the criteria includes easy rail and motorway access therefore, Drury with huge residential growth, is a possibility. Most of the southern sector growth is within Drury Opaheke, Paerata and Pukekohe so, to my mind, Drury 12 — Rural Living — July/August 2019
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seems a sensible choice. Earlier plans for a mini super clinic in Pukekohe have been shelved in view of a full hospital. Some think the present Pukekohe Hospital site should be the location for new services, what do you say? Pukekohe Hospital is ageing rapidly and even if replaced it wouldn’t meet the district’s future needs. It is too far from transport for this whole growth area whereas, the proposed hospital, should it be built in Drury, would be accessible to existing townships and new growth areas such as Pokeno. However, Pukekohe
Hospital now has a new mental health unit – Ngaa Rau Kohe Kohe – opened in March this year. Its team of 14 mental health professionals (the first of six mental health teams to be set up in the Counties Manukau district for those with mild to medium mental health concerns), means some 250 local patients have easier access to treatment and support. The unit is a backup to the Tiaho Mai Unit at Middlemore Hospital. We also plan to upgrade the birthing and rehabilitation unit. Last year was one of negative revelations – the media made a feast of CMDHB’s rotting buildings and the board’s financial www.ruralliving.co.nz
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situation. What are your thoughts on the handling and outcomes. In some ways the accusations (some true, some not) were distractions for CMDHB which was struggling to keep our population well, and help the very sick get well. In my first term on the Board, we were instructed each year that our Annual Budget had to show a $3million credit. This meant a hard prune of programmes, facility replacement and maintenance, whilst trying not to affect services. The Board has the largest Quintile 5 population in NZ with the highest deprivation. Our population is the most obese in NZ and we have high rates of illness, even after adjusting for age and ethnicity, with some selected, long term conditions being higher than the national rates e.g. diabetes, dialysis for renal failure, heart failure and bronchiectasis. That makes it difficult to prioritise maintenance ahead of health care – it’s a real balancing act when considering budget requirements. Was the Board aware of maintenance issues? To some degree and it did keep the Government informed of the need to maintain and rebuild facilities but we were often told that other hospitals had similar problems and Christchurch had to be rebuilt first – absorbing all available investment funds. Then Dunedin Hospital, being built on an earthquake fault plate, was given priority. Of course, when we were informed that the Galbraith Building was not earthquake proof and needed major refurbishment or a rebuild and that the Scott Building was ‘leaky’, an extensive engineering report was undertaken to investigate all buildings on the Middlemore site and the Manukau Health Park site (Super Clinic and Surgical Centre) for weather tightness. Yes, we were reeling at the results but also felt that we had tried to advise the need for maintenance. Was any new construction achieved prior to those recent revelations? Yes, in 2014, the new Harley Grey Building was opened and we planned to demolish the not fit for purpose Acute Mental Health Unit, Tiaho Mai, and replace it with a new facility but this meant delaying the rebuild of the Women’s Health Building. Several other projects were the pipeline.
refurbish, maintain and rebuild facilities with more funding allocated to necessary programmes. Other announcements have been made to assist DHBs in dire need and to alleviate funding shortfalls. Our Board is also implementing a ‘turnaround plan’, to address its deficit, cut costs, see where others can pick up programmes, and improve how we do things. Progress is finally being made, if slowly. NOTE: just as Rural Living was going to print the Government announced it would directly fund DHBs for their capital charge costs for new facilities thus assisting them with major new building projects. In light of fresh funding and progressive planning, where to now? Everything takes time but this past term has seen all three Metro Auckland boards plus Northland DHB work together on a Regional Long Term Investment Plan. This aims to alleviate that feeling of desperation when trying to keep the financial situation improving and away from deficits whilst also planning for a massive population growth. As providers and funders of regional health care, we are responsible for many basic services so, now, with each board specialising in some services to cover the Northern Region, we can plan for maintenance and additions and decide where to provide extra hospital beds. We are supporting each other in funding applications for building rather than competing for funds.
Yes, the electronic ‘numbering’ of every bed in the wards so that as a bed becomes available, an ‘availability’ message is automatically sent to the emergency department. This requires advanced technology and the Board intends undertaking this through the three Auckland DHBs by 2020. A programme to improve patient flow for the next term has already started. With the Emergency Department (ED) at Middlemore full to capacity most days, it is increasingly important for it to know as soon as a bed is available in the right ward so patients can be efficiently progressed from ED to discharge. In light of concerns there aren’t enough GPs to serve a growing Pukekokhe and surrounds can Counties Manukau District Health Board do anything to ensure more GPs for the district? It is not something we as a DHB can do. They are private practices and one of the big issues is that in NZ there are many GPs due to retire in the next few years and not enough doctors training to replace them. If you could be Minister of Health for a day what is the first thing you would do?
As well as the new mental health unit (Ngaa Rau Kohe Kohe) at Pukekohe Hospital, the new Tiaho Mai Accute Mental Health Unit was opened in November 2018. The second stage for Tiaho Mai and upgrading the Scott Building has started and funding has been granted to reclad Kids First and McIndoe (ED). We are awaiting announcements to expand other facilities and build the new Women’s Health Centre. A new dental school being built by University of Otago, at Manukau Health Park, will offer low cost dental treatment for people with community services cards. A specialised rehabilitation centre is now in the planning stages to replace the Otara/Bairds Road Spinal and Rehab Unit. There is planned expansion of the Super Clinic Outpatients Zone and the Hospital /Theatre and Renal Zone.
I would adopt equitable funding. Currently DHBs are funded per capita taken from the Census. We believed we were underfunded in 2013 when we realised there were about 55,000 more people registered with medical practices than shown in Census figures. The 2018 Census figures have still not been released and we know how disastrous that collection was.
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members more often so we fully understand their planned growth, and they can understand our situation including clarification of our funding constraints and limited ability to remediate our facilities.
If you could have any three health-wise people (living or dead) to dinner who would they be and why? We need people who are alive to fix our health issues so I would invite Dr Lance O’Sullivan to advise us on programmes which persuade Maori to make better lifestyle choices; our recently appointed Samoan CEO Margie Apa to advise on programmes for Pacifica population and the Minister of Health, the Rev Dr David Clark to listen to our plans and pleas for equity funding to pay for these programmes. I guess our dinner conversation would be quite intense. Rural Living — June/July 2019 — 13
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Preparation for Ag Day! It will then require a Clostridial vaccine at weaning (or three months), a booster shot one month later and once a year, thereafter. If the mother is not vaccinated, the lamb will need a Clostridial vaccine at two weeks of age and a booster at six weeks. If your lamb is unvaccinated at the time of docking, it should also receive a pulpy kidney/ anti-tetanus shot.
Dr Henry Yule BVSc (Dist.) With warmer weather comes the influx of lambs, calves and kids all competing to be Ag Day champions. Ag Day is all about teaching children responsibility and healthcare for their pets, something we as vets love to support. Here are some tips to help these young animals have the best possible start:
Selection: Ideally a lamb, kid or calf should be five days old with an adequate intake of colostrum in the first 12 hours of life. Colostrum is extremely important for a healthy immune system so if you do get a day-old orphan, we strongly recommend giving Jumpstart colostrum milk powder. The navel should be clean, dry, non-painful and inspected daily. The eyes should be bright and alert, and the young animal should be lively, on its feet and very vocal.
Feeding: We recommend Anlamb, Ankid and NRM Calf Milk Replacer. It is important to follow the instructions on the bag. Bloating is the most common cause of death in bottle fed lambs due to the higher volume being fed to what they would receive naturally. Feed smaller volumes more frequently, or yoghurtise your milk. (See the lamb rearing page on Franklin Vets website). Clean teats and bottles thoroughly after
Parasites/Scouring: each feed to prevent the spread of infection. Allow your pet to nibble grass or hay to encourage healthy rumen development, however, please be aware of the toxic plants in your gardens!
Housing: The house/pen should be warm and dry and coats and wool-over lamb covers will help keep the cold at bay.
Once nibbling at the grass, your pets will start to pick up parasites. Drench from six weeks of age and continue every four weeks. We can help you out with what is right for your animals. If you have any concerns along the way, do seek vet advice early as young animals can rapidly deteriorate. Check out our website for more information and good luck with Ag Day!
Procedures: Tail docking (lambs), castration (males) and disbudding (calves and kids) should be carried out at 2-4 weeks of age. If done when older, it is more painful, more expensive and less reliable – even more so in goats!
Vaccinations: If your pet has had adequate colostrum in the first 12 hours, from a mother who has had a vaccine within one month of lambing, it will have three months protection.
CHECKLIST n Equine – foot abscesses are prevalent in wet and muddy conditions. Look out for heat in the foot, acute lameness, attempting to walk on the toe and an increased digital arterial pulse in the hoof. n Pets – A warm and cosy winter home provides the perfect environment for fleas to develop, as eggs laid in summer and autumn can continue to develop through winter. Treat all the pets in your household for fleas - we recommend Bravecto.
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TAKE YOUR GUNS TO TOWN – POLICE ADVISE While some may still protest, the time has come for owners of (now) banned firearms to lay down their guns. Nationwide collections of weapons made illegal by the new The Arms Amendment Bill have now been confirmed, Deputy Commissioner, Mike Clement, says. “Police want to support our firearm owners to transition to the new laws and we want to ensure these changes are easy to navigate. We appreciate people have been patient as regulations have been developed and police have worked through the details of managing such a large-scale process.” Local collection events include: Pukekohe Park (Aug 4-5), Papakura Rugby Football Club (Aug 11-12) and 20C Liverpool St Tuakau (Aug 18-19), while larger events will also take place at such locations as Mt Smart Stadium and Eden Park in Auckland, and
Hamilton’s Claudelands Event Centre. People looking to surrender their firearms will need to complete an online form online first. Further advice (including a full list of all collections nationwide) see police.govt.nz. Although Federated Farmers has been critical regarding compensation given to gun owners, the organisation’s spokesperson, Miles Despite general consensus regarding Anderson, says he is pleased by the need for gun law changes (following the the number and spread of the Christchurch shootings) affected parties were collection events. not adequately consulted, The Council of Licenced “Farmers were worried Firearms Owners (COLFO) contends. they’d have to travel many “Responsible firearms users want to be a part of the miles to turn in and be solution and give practical advice to officials but, to date, compensated for these have been denied access [and] a fair hearing,” firearms but it appears our Nicole McKee from COLFO says. concerns have been met,” COLFO’s ‘guardians’ include former NZ he adds. “We hope it goes Deerstalkers’ president, Bill O’Leary, and outspoken smoothly, and if the allocated Gun City owner, David Tipple. resources for the buy-back process For more on COLFO’s ‘Fair and do prove insufficient, that the Reasonable’ campaign see Government reacts swiftly.” fairandreasonable.co.nz.
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What’s up with D. O’C... From Fieldays at Mystery Creek to Europe, Africa, Australia and back in time for the Arable Farmer of the Year awards’ evening in Wellington, Damien O’Connor has been known to ‘Rome’ of late, as these brief insights gleaned from official reports reveal.
Roman forum for him Although Mr O’Connor travelled to Italy in mid June, it was no Roman holiday. Instead, he attended a range of forums, including the UN’s FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Conference in Rome. “Issues, including food security and ending hunger, are major priorities under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and cannot be achieved without sound agricultural policies,” he said at the time. “New Zealand [is] a world-leader in sustainable production and this conference is an ideal opportunity to highlight the importance of agricultural trade liberalisation.” During his sojourn, the Minister also engaged in meetings regarding agriculture and trade in London and Cairo before attending Sydney’s Australia New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation.
Will Bill lessen debt? Recently approved by Cabinet, a new Farm Debt Mediation Bill will help ensure farmers dig their way out of debt, Mr O’Connor expects. “Total farm debt in New Zealand is $62.8 billion – up 270 per cent on 20 years ago. Farmers are especially vulnerable to business down-turns as a result of conditions [such as] weather, market price volatility, pests and diseases... This Bill supports the mental, emotional and financial wellbeing of farmers and farming families who find themselves in financial strife.” Initially tabled by New Zealand First, the Bill has since been re-worked and is now set to be considered by a select committee. “The failure of a farm business can lead 18 — Rural Living — July/August 2019
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to [families] losing both their business and their home. For many rural communities, the failure of one farm can have a ripple effect through those communities and the regional economy,” the Minister added. “The Bill is pragmatic. The guts of it is early intervention – where either the farmer or the bank have an ability to go and seek mediation, which is a far better option than forced foreclosure.”
How ‘then’, brown cows? It may come as ‘cold’ comfort to animals involved, but (maybe, possibly, depending in the outcome of a review) cattle may no longer be shipped abroad in future – at least not while they still draw breath. “Once animals leave New Zealand we have very limited ability to ensure their wellbeing... That’s not acceptable to me [and] a large number of [other] New Zealanders,” Mr O’Connor said regarding a review into the trade in live animals. “Now is the time for us to demonstrate [a] commitment to upholding the highest standards of animal welfare.” ‘Now’ may be the time for demonstrations but, considering live cattle exports yielded $30 million last year, any action on the matter may take just a little longer. “The options range from tightening existing standards to absolute or conditional prohibition on some or all parts of this trade,” Mr O’Connor revealed. “It’s a complex area and there are a number of factors to consider, including public expectation, trade commitments and impacts on rural New Zealand.”
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Life, hit with $372,500 in fines for adding synthetic chemicals to its honey. “This prosecution sends a really strong signal that the Government and the New Zealand people will not tolerate this type of calculated fraud,” Mr O’Connor said following the court’s ruling. “I hope this sends a very strong message to anyone who thinks they can get away with this type of deception that they will be held to account.” Evergreen pleaded guilty to charges under the Animal Products Act which related to adding chemicals (found naturally in genuine Manuka honey) in order to boost its value.
Budget boons In May-June’s Rural Living Mr O’Connor confirmed the primary sector had reaped $229 million from Budget 2019; since then, the Minister has spoken about how such wealth will be shared. “The Government has committed... $229 million to help farmers get more value for what they do and help protect the environment,” he told farmers at a NZ Farm Environment Trust event. “The Budget commits $40.7 million to strengthen our food safety, fisheries and animal welfare compliance systems [and] an extra $12.3 million to boost biosecurity.” Allocations also include: $21 million to stop the spread of wilding conifers; $9.8 million to protect high-value exports; and $8.5 million for initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gases. “Budget initiatives are about boosting services, getting information to farmers, up-skilling advisers and ensuring everyone can get more value... In the coming months we’ll be working with farmers and sector groups to meet challenges head on.” www.ruralliving.co.nz
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Waiuku’s upper cutters take podium It may not have been a Waiuku one-two punch, but a two-three effort at Fieldays’ famous STIHL Timbersports Championship saw two of the region’s finest cut (almost all) their competition down to size. Taking second place (a step up from third last year), Nathan McDonald was joined on the podium by Glenbrook Steel Mill worker, Jesse Whitehead – Jesse featured in Rural Living’s May-June 2018 issue. “The passion, determination and talent the competitors brought to the chopping block was incredible,” Jochen Speer from STIHL NZ said soon after the final on June 15. “All participants should be proud of their efforts, and huge congratulations to Shane who took out the title.” Overall winner, Taranaki’s Shane Jordan, will go on to compete at STIHL Timbersports World Championship in November.
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‘KERNEL’ KELLY REAPS AWARD South Canterbury farmer, Colin Hurst, claimed top honours at the recent Arable Farmer of the Year awards but the a-maize-ing efforts of a local grower were also noted. Named Maize Grower of the Year, North Waikato’s Peter Kelly was recognised for his outstanding yields and for his contribution to his industry. Others to claim awards were: Richard Kershaw from Wairarapa (Biosecurity Farmer of the Year); Syd and Earl Worsfold, Canterbury (Wheat Grower of the Year); and Jim Macartney, Canterbury (Seed Grower of the Year). www.ruralliving.co.nz
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With the onset of calving season, dairy farmers and lifestylers are reminded to register their newborns in the NAIT online system in order to build lifetime animal traceability Head of NAIT, Kevin Forward says tagging calves is only half the job. The tag must be activated in the NAIT system to register the animal. “This needs to be done within 180 days of birth, or before their first off-farm movement, whichever comes first.” Farmers using information providers such as LIC, CRV or Farm IQ to register their calves, need to ensure the registration has also synced through to their NAIT account, before the animals go off-farm. They should check, too, with their information provider on what needs doing to meet NAIT obligations. Importantly, lifestyle farmers who rear calves are not exempt and must tag and register their calves even if they have only one on their property. “If bringing them onto your land, also check that they have been tagged and registered in NAIT and the movement is recorded. This is vital for tracing purposes and supports disease management,” Mr Forward says. “Everyone with livestock has a responsibility to keep our industry and economy safe, this includes lifestylers.”
When tagged calves are not registered in NAIT, they become autoregistered by the NAIT system when the first movement is recorded. This results in a loss of lifetime traceability [the cornerstone of NAIT] and impacts on ability to respond to a biosecurity threat. Loss of lifetime traceability may also impact on an animal’s value. “As a result of M bovis, farmers have become more aware of biosecurity risks to their farms and we are seeing more and more [farmers] demanding to know the lifetime history of livestock before making purchasing decisions,” Mr Forward says. The management and movement of calves are especially important with an estimated 1. 5 million calves reared annually in New Zealand. If selling calves, farmers must record a sending movement in the NAIT online system, likewise, if buying calves they need to remember to record and confirm the movement within 48 hours. “For traceability, we need to know where calves are going; it’s in every farmer’s interest to enquire about calves they are trading and ensuring an animal status declaration form is exchanged at point of sale. This information is invaluable for building lifetime animal traceability.” Rural Living — July/August 2019 — 19
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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.
NO KIDDING! Goats live in paddocks…on farms… don’t they? Well not these three little kids who took to suburban living, well, like ducks to water, I guess. Daughter rescued these three Nubian babies when they were just a day old but then had to go away for a couple of weeks so they were left in the care of Nana and Grandad, on the back lawn of our central Pukekohe home. They needed hand feeding every few hours! Adorable? Yes. Loving? Yes. Ate everything in sight? Yes – there are no flowers left. Was I happy to care for them? Yes. Was I happy for them to go back to the farm where they belonged? Yes. So, as Rural Living readers are sure to know, looking after kids is always full on and has its moments but don’t you just love them to bits! Pukekohe babysitters
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BEST BEASTIES! With sheep and cows paramount to New Zealand’s economy, I note both are seldom far from your Rural Living pages and rightly so. However, as a vegetarian, visitors are unlikely to see either on my table yet, on visiting Christchurch recently, I discovered bovine and ovine varieties which had me salivating – both were made from chocolate! On visiting The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre (handy to the central city) I was overwhelmed
by all the gorgeous sweet streets but had to laugh when I spotted the white chocolate sheep and a brown and white cow (mix of dairy milk and white chocolate)..…so yummy, my grandchildren thought so too! I just had to share with your magazine. Avid reader, Patumahoe
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New PKE-free calf feed launched … With calving just around the corner, Agrifeeds has released a newly-formulated range of calf cereal free of palm kernel expeller (PKE). The new PKE-free formulations (devised for Grower 16 and Grower 20 calf feed), have been carefully designed to bring calves into peak condition sooner. Agrifeeds general manager, Braden Waite, says the new formulations were developed after customers said they wanted a nutritious, affordably priced calf feed which didn’t contain PKE. He says Agrifeeds worked closely with farmers and consulted leading ruminant nutritionist, Dr Bryan McKay, to come up with a best value-for-money calf feed for the New Zealand market. Grower 20 is currently the only calf feed in New Zealand to feature dairy as its protein source. “We worked hard to understand what farmers and rearers wanted. We went out on farm, asked lots of questions and mostly just listened. Farmers told us they
wanted fresh, PKE-free calf feed, delivered on time, every time, and was reasonably priced,” says Braden. Cambridge calf rearer, Hamish Macdonald has been a long-time user of Grower and uses 30 tonnes of Grower 16 and one tonne of Grower 20 per year. He likes the idea that there are two sources of starch in Grower and the protein comes from milk. He says his 750 calves a year do well on Grower 20 and he would definitely consider switching to an affordable PKE-free version. “There is demand for a PKE-free product, some of it is due to young animals coping with it better, and there are also different views about not using products which potentially put pressure on the environment.” Grower 20 is a 20 percent protein calf starter feed blended from quality ingredients and suitable for calves on milk to stimulate rumen development. It is formulated to support early feed intake
and can be offered from four days old. Once calves have been weaned off milk they can be switched to Grower 16 which is well-suited to weaned calves weighing 70 to 80 kilograms (kg) which have been reared on a quality calf starter. The inclusion of molasses, sweeteners and flavours improves the taste, increasing energy supply for the growing animal. Grower 16 also contains safe starch levels so it is suitable for ad lib feeding.
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Shop from the coMfort of home Do you hate going out in bad weather? Or perhaps you have an ultra-busy schedule? Maybe you’re confined to your own home because of sickness or injury? That’s when online grocery shopping can be a godsend. This service, now offered by several supermarket chains, is becoming popular with time-poor or housebound people. Some of the advantages include: ◆◆You can grocery shop anytime – morning or night ◆◆You will probably nip impulse buying in the bud meaning you won’t be tempted to buy all those extra goodies located on shelves or the checkout aisle ◆◆It will be easier to stick to your budget especially as you can see
your total increase as you add items ◆◆You can either pick up your order or have it delivered at your convenience, usually for a small added charge ◆◆If opting for delivery, travel time is reduced (a saving on fuel, perhaps) and there is little need to carry heavy shopping bags ◆◆Replenishing items for the fridge or pantry as you run out is very easy ◆◆Checking pantry or fridge for items can be done as you shop! Trying to remember if you have an item or not is eliminated due to the fact you are at home while ‘shopping’ ◆◆You’ll save time. Of course, it takes longer in the beginning, but once you’re used to it, online grocery shopping is much quicker than going to the store.
Knowing where the SuperGold Card can be used and what discounts apply has come of age! Soon a new app will make the search ‘super’ easy for card holders, providing them with a quick and easy way to find out about SuperGold discounts, concessions and special offers, no matter where they are. Changes to the card were announced in the 2019 Budget, which included funding for a digital platform for both SuperGold Card holders and businesses. Importantly, the new mobile app and website is set to be launched later this year which means seniors will be able to visit the SuperGold website on their home computers or tablets, or access the app on their smartphones to learn what and where savings are available. SuperGold discounts will still be available to everyone with a card, even if they don’t use the website or app. There are currently more than 750,000 SuperGold Card holders, more than 9,300 SuperGold Card business partners and some 14,000 outlets around New Zealand. Other Budget announcements for older people can be found at www.superseniors. msd.govt.nz
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lifestyle to be envied L A lovely new retirement village – Karaka Lifestyle Estate – is being developed on rural land at Drury with the first accommodation units expected to be ready before Christmas this year. Rural Living talked to manager, Linda Wilson about what residents can expect at this resort-style property.
inda Wilson admits spirits are high in the team behind Karaka Lifestyle Estate, a new retirement village encompassing a lovely waterside location and a beautiful oldworld Country Club oozing character and a luxurious feel. “Everyone is intent on creating a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment of spacious homes where residents have few concerns,” she says. “Importantly, our ‘Next Generation Village’ model gives residents financial freedom by returning capital gain to them plus providing choices regarding the level of fees. “One thing that sets us apart from most villages is that residents will receive any capital gain from the sale of their units. If a unit goes up in value then the
resident, not the village operator, reaps the benefit.” Linda says residents will, like those in other villages, enter into an Occupation Right Agreement or “ORA” but the agreement allows residents to get the sale price of the unit less the facilities fee. Residents can also choose from three fee options – whether they want to pay the fees when they move in, when they sell, or whether they wish to fix their weekly fee. With the development underway, and the first occupants expected to be in around Christmas of this year, prospective residents can choose from a range of two and three-bedroom apartments, duplex and stand-alone homes. “We are currently selling Stage 1
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homes where a limited number of each of type of unit is still available and because we are building these homes now, new residents can choose where they want to live within the village (subject to availability),” Linda says. Designs and plans for each of these can be viewed on the estate’s website, and in the sales office, which is where Linda is based Monday to Friday and on weekends by appointment. Appointments can also be made by calling her directly through email, the website or on the Karaka Lifestyle Estate Facebook page. Although primarily available to people 65 years and over, in cases of couples where one spouse isn’t yet 65, Linda says management is happy to make an exception. “Naturally, visitors of any age are welcome to come in and discuss their ideal plans for future retirement and learn more about the many facilities and activities in the pipeline. “Initially, we will have the use of our stunning estuary-side clubhouse with an in-ground swimming pool. It is our intention to provide refreshments on the deck or in the clubhouse with dining two or three nights a week. Mobile hair and beauty services, petanque, a TV and games room, a library and the new coastal walkway being developed as part of the overall Auranga township will also be in the mix. “I’m also planning a Christmas lunch for residents who have moved in or will be moving into the village within Stage 1.” As the estate develops, there are plans to also include a bowling green, heated indoor pool and spa, gymnasium, the dining area and bar, billiards room, a wellness centre, hair, beauty and massage salon, hobby and activity rooms and a theatre. “We have also planned for an aged care facility on the edge of the village and an area of land has been set aside for this,” Linda says. “It will be owned and managed by a
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professional company specialising in this sector. The main thing is, we intend to ensure there will be options available for residents if required and, of course, they will be kept well informed as we make progress on this.” Because Karaka Village Estate emphasises independence and enjoyment of life, Linda says some residents may opt to carry on in the workforce or, alternatively, to fully retire – “we want them to be free to make their own life choices; they can come and go as they wish but we would like them to advise us if they are going away so we can monitor their homes during that time.” What’s more, there will be plenty of engaging life choices right within the estate. Linda says, initially, many internal activities will be determined by residents as they get to know each other and what appeals to them. “It may be card games, craft days, walking groups, aqua-robics or yoga. As the village grows, so will the demand and this will allow us to determine which activities are most popular and when to run them. “Furthermore, we are lucky that Franklin district has a range of activities and many
events on offer. Living locally, makes it a lot easier to plan activities and outings which will be enjoyable for our residents, and will support local businesses. “Events will, of course, vary according to demand, so, at first, outings will most likely consist of the lunches at local restaurants, interaction with local clubs such as golf, food and wine, bridge, theatre clubs, the Franklin Club & Franklin RSA. “But, once residency increases, we will look to provide trips to malls, botanical gardens, concerts and shows. I also hope local schools and entertainers will perform at the village from time to time.” With the development making good progress, Linda says estate management aims to have Stage 1 complete by the end of 2020, Stage 2 around 2022 and Stage 3, in 2025. “At completion, we will have 310 homes in our village and a number of additional facilities,” she says. “Personally, I’m excited to be here to watch progress from the start and to share the journey with residents. Karaka Lifestyle Estate is a village which will ensure residents enjoy a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle with beautiful surroundings in a place they can feel safe and cared for.
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The Acacia Cove Lifestyle Acacia Cove is a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula. For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green and gym. Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, you’ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in. If you’re aged 60 or over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer. • Best Ageing Programme at the 2017 Ageing Asia Eldercare Awards • Finalist in the Facility of the Year Independent Seniors Living Catergory
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Too many cooks can spoil the broth but ‘Collective’ efforts can prove fruit-full. Teaming up with chef and restaurateur, Sid Sahrawat, The Collective has produced a limited edition yoghurt (Dulce De Leche & Chai Spiced Pear) with proceeds set to assist the Starship Foundation. Available at supermarkets nationwide (RRP: $5.79) this temporary addition will sell out fast. However, we have TWO winter prize packs (valued at $120 each and featuring a Wallace Cotton hot water bottle cover and eye mask, a George and Edi French Pear candle, and two yoghurt vouchers) to give away.
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A woman should never have to compromise beauty for health - that’s why Savvy Minerals makeup range by Young Living® is formulated to include the most pristine, natural ingredients. Every Savvy Minerals product has been developed without cheap fillers or synthetics – and that’s a beautiful thing! Savvy Minerals isn’t tested on animals either. Check out its blush, eyeshadow, lipstick, lip gloss, foundation and bronzer in a variety of shades online at www. savvyminerals.co.nz but first the good news: Rural Living has a gorgeous lip duo up for grabs – a Bedazzled Tangerine-infused Lipstick (RRP $65.10) and an Anchors Aweigh Lip Gloss (RRP $57.25) – naturally they’re winners! www.ruralliving.co.nz
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In recovery mode! Reay Neben is the publisher of Rural Living
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eaders of my column will know that recently I have been unwell and had major surgery in December last year. Following on from the operation I required chemotherapy for six months which was really daunting but you do what has to be done. I have just completed my treatment and can now Iook forward to being normal again without those dreadful chemicals going into my body. It is amazing how something like this makes you appreciate the small things we take for granted – I’m so looking forward to tasting food again and being able to eat spicy food. High on my list of ‘to dos’ is getting back to Pilates with the fabulous Jo Plummer, who really does sort out my body, and also my head. During this past six months I can’t believe what we achieved, we moved house in January and, in March, we moved offices from Botany to Pukekohe and also to Howick. There was no time to feel sorry
for myself and I was so lucky to have family and workmates to help with the changes. I’d like to say, ‘never again’ although our house move was easy compared with the office move. Being unwell when we moved house I threw out a lot of stuff or gave it away. I had so many large and heavy planters, garden art and general outdoor stuff which was so wrong for suburbia. It’s quite different living in town and, of course, we miss the animals but especially the hens. For the first time in 35 years, we are buying eggs. No chooks in town. A couple of weeks ago Brian and I headed to Wellington to celebrate my great niece turning 21. This was my first time of going out properly in more than seven months. The Friday we flew down was wet and windy in Auckland but, oh my goodness, when we landed in Wellington it was gale force and so cold. I must admit I was very glad to be on terra firma. I can’t say we had much of a look around as we were only staying overnight but it was wonderful to be with my family and to catch up with them all. It’s a shame that everyone is now so busy and scattered all over Auckland; getting together is a mission. It’s easier to hop on a plane and fly somewhere but not Wellington. We left the capital on the Saturday with the temperature there at a high of 9 degrees
celsius and arrived in Auckland to brilliant sunshine and a warm 17 degrees. To celebrate my recovery we are heading to Rarotonga for a bit of sunshine and swimming in the sea. Another of the things I missed out on was this year’s unbelievable summer – the sunshine and just lying on the lounger by the pool reading a book. The small things have now become important, so Raro here we come. Lots of books, swimming and, of course, eating.
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Is your smile ageing you? By Yvonne Vannoort, Sanctuary Dental Is your smile ageing you? It could be that.... ◆◆You have a new job and need to present yourself confidently. ◆◆You have a significant birthday coming up, 40, 50, 60, 70 and want to look your best. ◆◆You find yourself looking for a partner again after separation and/or divorce. ◆◆You’ve put the kids first for many years and now they don’t need you so much it’s your turn! ◆◆You’ve paid the mortgage and now have money to put towards a smile you deserve. Whatever your circumstance we can help. Teeth can age you if they are yellow, worn or discoloured. We have lots of different solutions which can help you look younger and in good condition for your age! Tooth whitening is a simple way which can really make a big difference. You can do it yourself at home with plastic trays which fit your teeth well and whitening gel...or we can do it for you. Changing discoloured yellow fillings in front teeth can improve your smile and isn’t a big job for many people. Asking our hygienist to remove staining can also make a big change and we have a great tool called EMS – airflow that can work well in many circumstances. We see adults who want to tidy front teeth by straightening them. This can be done with clear covers over the teeth. These are changed fortnightly and will gradually move teeth into place or there are other solutions depending on your situation. Veneers and changing old crowns can be very helpful too. Give us time with you to explain the options and tailor make a plan which fits your budget and your desired changes. Let’s work together to ensure you are confident and happy with your smile!
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With this year’s Franklin Arts Festival set to begin in late August, artists throughout the region will be rolling up their sleeves to prepare their work. Among them is Abigail Judson, a painter who, as JON RAWLINSON explains, is unlikely to get her hands dirty.
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ainting horses with a horse-hair brush may be a common enough practice for rural artists. Yet, Abigail Judson takes a more high tech approach when depicting the natural world. “Animals, in general, are one of my biggest passions. I grew up in Glenbrook watching David Attenborough documentaries and we had all sorts of animals from chickens and pigs to rabbits, cats and dogs. I think each individual animal has its own personality and its own story to tell.” A practitioner of a relatively new medium, digital painting, Abigail uses a stylus (similar to a pen) and a tablet instead of a brush and canvas. As a youngster, the (now) Pukekohe local rode Kaimanawas under the direction of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses’ founders, Marilyn and Elder Jenks, who have been profiled in Rural Living previously. Her family has held a long association with the organisation. Last year, using photos by her sister, Bethany Judson as references for many of the works, Abigail’s debut exhibition (titled Breath of Wild) focused on these remarkable animals.
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“I wouldn’t be taking my work as seriously if [Franklin Arts Centre gallery co-ordinator] Nansi [Thompson] hadn’t popped into the library (where I was working at the time) a couple of years ago. She told me: ‘I have a space open, would you like to do something?’ “There are a lot of incredibly talented artists [in the region] and the Arts Centre is vital in bringing them all together and providing opportunities. You don’t feel like you can adopt the title ‘artist’ until you actually see your work in a professional setting.” Abigail’s passion for painting animals extends far beyond those commonly found in New Zealand. Recently, one of her works – a clouded leopard – was entered into the Sketch for Survival touring art auction designed to raise funds for wildlife conservation. In addition, Abigail (who now works with Nansi at the Franklin Arts Centre) is preparing pieces for this year’s Franklin Arts Festival (August 31 – September 8), while also beginning to plan her next exhibition. “My next exhibition – I would imagine I’d be ready by the end of next year – will be focused on chickens and will help raise funds for battery hen rescues. I’d like to start some conversations by showing the animal behind the ‘product’.” she confirms.
“If I wasn’t painting, I’d probably be writing. While I have nothing against just creating a pretty picture, I do enjoy including something of a narrative in my work, a connection to something else, telling a wider story.”
Let’s get digital There may be similarities between traditional and digital painting but there are also some marked differences – for one thing, Abigail Judson never has to wait around watching paint dry. In addition to her stylus and tablet, there’s another essential tool in her paint box. “It is a lot less messy too!” she laughs. “Generally, the techniques are the same but how you go about it is different. I never really got into traditional painting so it is hard for me to compare the two. There is a ton of other programmes but Photoshop does everything I need it to. I started off using sketches and photos (as references only), but now I usually paint from scratch.” Abigail’s passion for art may have originated during her school years but it wasn’t until a chance encounter, approximately four years, that she first switched on to digital painting. “I had an amazing art teacher at
Pukekohe Christian School. Mrs [Ilana] Cheiban was one of the most inspirational and supportive teachers I’ve ever had. I don’t think I was a great student but I was motivated,” she recalls. “I was working at the [Pukekohe] Library when I found a book about how to paint zombies. I discovered a really simple technique for taking sketches and work them up digitally, so I tried it and it went from there; I became hooked.” Fittingly, Abigail found the internet to be a marvellous classroom. “I’ve learnt a lot online, from [former Disney animator] Aaron Blaise, in particular. He’s now heavily involved in digital painting, focused on teaching and does wildlife illustration, which all suits me. I’ve thought about doing a fine arts degree one day, to learn more and see how I can transfer those skills back to my digital work.” Although she believes digital painting is yet to achieve the same level of recognition as other more mainstream forms of fine art, Abigail has been encouraged by her peers locally. “It probably isn’t as well accepted in the wider, global fine arts community, but the people I’ve met, who have seen my art, have been very supportive of it and of digital painting as a legitimate art form.”
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C, fan bake. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Unwrap the chilled dough and place on a chopping board. Using a cookie cutter, cut out 12 squares and place on the lined tray. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly golden. To make the glaze, combine the icing sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix. Using a fork, drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and scatter flower petals and crushed, freezedried raspberries over the top.
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RURAL, LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES TRADE STRONGLY By Darren Szaszy, Barfoot & Thompson, Pukekohe
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Winter is still holding on but there’s a hint that spring is around the corner. Start planting potatoes and put in summer seedlings, prune blueberries, roses and hydrangeas and get stuck into the weeding before the spring growth spurt. It’s a great time to set up raised vegetable beds too!
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• Areas free of frost: potatoes can be planted now. Try Rocket, Jersey Benne or Swift for varieties that will deliver potatoes for Christmas Day
• Time to lift and divide rhubarb – split the crowns and replant with plenty of compost and sheep pellets as they like plenty of organic matter. Plant them where it gets warmth
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Target Species Rabbits & Possum Target Species Mice & Rats Double Trap Cover
l 20 tonne diggers l 5.5 tonne digger
CONTRACTOR
l Tip trucks
& trailers l D65 Bulldozer & scoop l Low loader l Grader l Excavations l Dams
IN TWO GREAT LOCATIONS
PROFARM BC0190-v3
Cnr Madill & George St, Tuakau. Ph 09 236 8228. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8.30am-12noon
027 236 8753 • 09 236 8753 grant.kylie@xtra.co.nz
l Drainage l Roading
l Stopbanks
l Building sites l Demolition
l Horse arenas l Metal/sand/
slag supplied
Experienced Operator 28 years+
Craig Nicholson Earthmoving & General Cartage
Free quotes – Competitive rates KAT5297
Mobile 0274 789 857 Email 2trmn8@gmail.com Main Highway, Paerata
18 Elliot St, Papakura. Ph 09 298 7767. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8.30am-2.30pm
l Tree Removal
l General cartage
• Decks • Post Driving • Retaining Walls • Rural & Residential Fencing
RURAL & LIFESTYLE
Controlling your pests since 1988
Target Species Mice & Rats
Phone/Fax (07) 859 2943 • Mobile (021) 270 5896 Email philproof@gmail.com • www.philproof.co.nz
For the best advice and friendly service
YOU NAME IT – WE’LL KILL IT!
T-Rex Snap Trap
Target Species Stoat/Ferret
Grant Escott FENCING
Call us for all your farming supply needs
PEST CONTROL
• Stockproof • Available in single or double models • MK 4, great rat trap ex UK
KAT5317
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Target Species Possum
Possum/Rat/Rabbit bait stations
Designed to work hard and stand the test of time. Leon is a multi-fuel fire standing 900mm high and delivering 16-18kws of room heat. When fitted with a “Lion” Wetback plenty of power saving hot water is also on hand. EW
Bait Station Mini
KAT5443
WAGENER
Philproof bait feeders are the answer
Ph/Fax: 09 238 4047 or 021 987402 600 Buckland Rd, RD2, Pukekohe
KAT5289
MEET SPARKY’S BIG BROTHER
SEPTIC TANK ANd
KAT6171
GREASE TRAP CLEANING SST SERVICES
0800 SUCKA1
p: 09 294 7611
e: sstseptictanks@gmail.com e: john@drurytrucks.co.nz John: 0274 923 669 Robbie: 0274 967 430
Or:
KAT5226-v3
Certified Plumbers and Drainlayers
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PH 09 237 0050
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• Bore Pump Sales & Servicing • Water Pump Sales & Servicing • Water Purification • Water Tanks • Water Testing • Electrical • Filters
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0800 782 521
Alan Wilson Plumbing 235 9066
KAT5287
21E Ryan Pl, Manukau
www.ruralliving.co.nz
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Family business for more than 35 years
If you can dream it, we can build it
Keith, Cody & Sandie Ralph
CARPET, VINYL, TIMBER, LAMINATE
Quality kitchens and custom cabinetry solutions that suit your vision and budget.
• • • •
121 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Wholesale Direct On the floor prices will not be beaten Free no-obligation measure & quote In home sample service
Freephone: 0508 CIFLOOR | 0508 2435667
Phone 09 239 2226 KAT6197-v5
www.ciflooring.co.nz
A fresh approach to renovations
KAT6566
www.pukekohekitchens.co.nz
directory
JULY SHOWCASE – THE BEAUMONT PLAN
Call Kim Reiche to get your project underway 0800 004 600 MULTI AWARD WINNING
KAT6527
MADSEN LAWRIE SURVEYORS LTD
GOOD GRIEF For a goodbye to remember let Grahams take care of your family
LAND SURVEYORS Contact
LAND SUbDIVISION
David Lawrie or Ben Young
URbAN & RURAL LAND DEVELOpMENT
www.madsen-lawrie.co.nz Email: office@madsen-lawrie.co.nz
pROpERTY & TITLE INVESTIgATION
RESOURcE MANAgEMENT AppLIcATIONS bUILDINg SET OUTS
Home and Away supply all cleaning products and equipment.
TILES Wall & Floor Tiles
Contact Deb 021 772 957 Email deb@homeandaway.co.nz
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KAT6214
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Visit to discover a huge range of stylish, quality tiles
Open 7 Days Closed Public Holidays Ph (09) 23 92 964 Shop 2 / 33 Edinburg St (Next to Pizza Hut)
PUKEKOHE Mosiac Tiles
Open 7 Days
Woodgrain Tiles
29b Elliot Street, Papakura • www. tilesonelliot.co.nz Phone 09 214 6044 • email sales@tilesonelliot.co.nz Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
Closed Public Holidays Ph (09) 23 52 769 6a Court St
KAT5295
– Regular home and office cleaning – Show homes – Moving in and out cleans – Builder renovations or clean ups – Rental home cleaning – Window cleans – Gift vouchers for special occasions KAT5319
LEAVE YOUR HOME IN OUR HANDS...
Home and Away's services include:
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fARM pLANS & AERIAL phOTOgRAphS KAT5316-v3
14 Hall St PO Box 177, Pukekohe Tel 09 238 6369
www.ruralliving.co.nz
Building in Franklin from North Waikato to City Fringe Ph Grant 0274 780047 info@totalbuild.co.nz www.totalbuild.co.nz
KAT6398-v6
• 10 Year Guarantee • Complete Project Management • Design Service • Renovations • 50+ Plan Designs • Green Homes We offer a high level of workmanship and expertise
WAIUKU
KAT5311
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THE KORANDO IS OUR MID-RANGE SUV. GREAT SPACE, INCREDIBLY VERSATILE PLUS AN INTERIOR THAT WILL MAKE YOUR EVERYDAY A PLEASURE. TEST DRIVE TODAY. KORANDO SPORT INCLUDES: • 2.0L Petrol • 6 Speed Auto • Bluetooth • Cruise Control • 6 airbags • Reverse Camera • Park Assist • Alloy Wheels and a whole lot more
S A VE THOUSAND
S FOR A LIMITED TIME! Korando Sport Shown. Price advertised is based on the Korando Sport.
Takanini SsangYong | Phone: 09 295 1660 170 Great South Road, Takanini
N O W O N LY
$35,690 +ORC
• 2.8 TON TOWING • 2.0 PETROL - 350N 350Nm • 6 SPEED AUT0 • BIG 7 SEATER • SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY 46 — Rural Living — July/August 2019
Takanini SsangYong | Phone: 09 295 1660 www.ruralliving.co.nz 170 Great South Road, Takanini SC3850-v13
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ALL NEW
A DONATION FROM EACH RHINO SOLD WILL GO TO SAVING THE WILD.
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A STYLISHLY VERSATILE PICK-UP WITH GIANT-SIZED TOW CAPACITY. THE ALL-NEW RHINO CAN HANDLE WHATEVER YOU THROW AT IT OR INTO IT. THE NEW RHINO MAY BE A SERIOUSLY STRONG PICK-UP TRUCK. BUT IT DRIVES LIKE AN SUV. TRY IT FOR YOURSELF. • Petrol or Diesel Engines • Automatic or Manual • 2WD or 4WD • Outstanding Tow Capacity • Full Rigid High Strength Frame • 5 Seats • Superb Safety Systems • Beautifully Appointed Interior Materials • 8 inch high-definition touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto • plus a whole lot more. TEST DRIVE ALL-NEW RHINO AND RHINO XL TODAY.
SsangYong Rhino from
$25,990 +GST & ORC
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