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Contents Contents......................................................................................................3 CEO’s Note.................................................................................................4 Tim Macindoe MP for Hamilton West.....................................5 The future of investment and lending..................................78 10 Sunrise over Alice.................................................................................8 Message from the Minister for Senior Citizens.............11 A mirror on life.....................................................................................13 Fun with mud.......................................................................................14 Real estate today................................................................................17 Better then, or now?........................................................................18 Naturally Healthy...............................................................................21 14 Steel in the blood..............................................................................22 A license to have fun! .....................................................................24 Experience the world differently with Travel Directors Hamilton............................................................26 Quirki Creations..................................................................................28 Our flag.....................................................................................................31 Road trip to nowhere......................................................................3218 22 The toy run.............................................................................................34 Readers submissions.......................................................................37 Zumba Gold........................................................................... 38 God spot...................................................................................................39 Hamilton Playbox..............................................................................40 The lighter side of getting older.............................................41 Season's March Meat Eaters.....................................................4228 43 Puzzles.......................................................................................................45 February puzzle answers..............................................................50 seasons 3

Hi, of the daily tasks as easily as before. On the positive side of all this, I have had to muster At last we have been able up the strength on my right side and my right to welcome some cooler arm to compensate. Simple things like washing temperatures and wet my hair, dressing, washing dishes, vacuuming, weather, after an extremely sweeping, cleaning, and writing for example, hot summer with high have been major challenges for me. But I am humidity levels. learning to accomplish them. Now I can say I doCEO Mijda Jamieson appreciate what I have, and no longer take my limbs for granted. As the saying goes, things Quote: “Life itself is a teacher, and you are in a usually happen in threes, and yes, this last constant state of learning”. (Bruce Lee) month it happened to me. Firstly, my old Our March issue is full of exciting and trusted vacuum cleaner gave up the ghost and adventurous articles and competitions, so make packed up on me. Secondly, my beloved cat sure to get your entries in. The magazine has Maxi passed away, after being with us as part of also made some great changes, and the increase the family for sixteen years. And thirdly, I have in readership is massive! injured my left arm and elbow, which is now in Thank you to all of our magazine’s great a cast for the next few weeks. The problem with supporters, advertisers and readers. this is that I am left handed, and totally reliant Also our prayers go out to Fiji and their on my left side for body strength. community, as they deal with the aftermath of Hurrican Winston. It is so true that we generally take what we have for granted and do not appreciate what we've Mijda got, until we lose it temporarily, or no longer have it. This has been a big lesson to me, realising the difficulties of not being able to carry out someFREE COPYseasonsmagazine SUBSCRIPTION CHANGE OF DETAILS February 2016 Life Beyond 50 Ftrhanukntdoenr FREE ObkluoesrfoesitrivealM New, glossy, A4 magazine Just1ltd lifestyle magazine EET BUMP! 11 issues per year, seasons magazine features articles, Tishoeuint ntheerrteruth columns and information Kingsley Field – magic of the land for free relevant to the 50+ community. Subscribe to receive your issues: 3 issues $15.00 (postage and packaging costs only) To subscribe post this form, with your cheque payment made out to Just 1 Ltd. Post to 900 Waingaro Road RD1, Ngaruawahia 3793 Or email your enquiry to Seasons magazine: [email protected] Contact details........................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................Phone...................................................... Email......................................................................No. of issues............. MARCH 2016 ISSN 2382-2481 CEO Mijda Jamieson Advertising Enquiries: Grant 021 213 0319 Jess 027 642 2222 Designer: Katrina Goodwin email: [email protected] web: www.seasonsmag.org seasons is a special publication published by Just 1 Ltd, Hamilton NZ The views and opinions expressed in seasons magazine are not necessarily those of Just 1 Ltd4 seasons

Tim Macindoe Our current flag is a colonial relic which was imposed upon our ancestors in 1902. We've moved a long way MP for since those early days. We long ago ceased to be a British colony, and it’s an Hamilton West anachronism in the 21st century for an independent nation to have another country’s flag on our own. CanChange the flag to honour the fallen anyone imagine another country putting our flag on theirs?We are a fiercely proud nation. Internationally, New Even in 1939, Michael Joseph Savage declared “whereZealand has an outstanding reputation. Britain goes, we go”, when taking New Zealand into WW2.But few foreigners recognise our flag. Back then, we looked to the UK to lead “the empire” andWhen they think they do, all too often they're looking at consume all our exports.  But in the early ‘70s all thatAustralia's. changed as Britain turned to Europe and the commonLegend has it that former Australian Foreign Minister market, and we are a very different, multi-cultural nationGareth Evans once picked up a large New Zealand flag at today. Britain has a wonderful flag – but it’s their flag, notthe formal opening of an international forum and proudly ours.marched on to stage with it during the welcoming Sadly, and unlike citizens of many other countries, few ofceremony, leaving New Zealand's Don McKinnon with us fly our current flag. I hope that will change if we havethe dilemma of whether he should follow bearing the one that is distinctive and representative of modern NewAustralian flag. Zealand.Recent Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers Canada did just that in 1965. Previously, they had a similartell similar stories of having each other’s flag displayed design to ours, and they had the same debate beforebehind them while addressing international gatherings. adopting the Maple Leaf. Now they have perhaps theSuch confusion happens all too frequently. world's most recognisable flag. No Canadian would goLast month a sign-writer put the Australian flag on back to their old one!the side of New Zealander Hayden Paddon’s car as he The Silver Fern is our symbol, recognised everywhere. Ourcommenced his impressive performance in the Rally of sports teams wear it with pride. Let’s put it on our flag,Sweden, and countless top Kiwi sportsmen and women along with the Southern Cross – a nice blend of old andhave experienced similar mistakes. Many of them, new.including Paddon, Richie McCaw, Maria Tutaia, Mahe I agree with those who say that Lockwood’s design isn’tDrysdale and Dan Carter, are supporting change. perfect. But if we wait for unanimity about an alternativeI agree with them and will vote for Kyle Lockwood’s SilverFern with the Southern Cross design in this month's Continued on pg 6...binding referendum.I'm not advocating widespread change. I don't want Tim Macindoe’s uncle was killed in action in WW2 andto change our constitutional arrangements, nor our is buried in Italy under the Silver Fernbeautiful national anthem. Both of those serve us welland are representative of who we are. seasons 5We've already had three flags in our brief history but NewZealanders have never before had the chance to choose.

design, it will never happen. The important thing is that No one “died for a flag”. They defended our democracy,it displays the two symbols of our country that make us freedom and values. My grandfather’s Boer War medals,distinct, whereas our current flag could be any country’s which I inherited, included a Silver Fern badge with theflag. The Silver Fern with the Southern Cross flag could only words “South Africa” on it. I wear it proudly. Our current flagbe New Zealand’s. Let’s embrace it! had not been adopted then.Some are criticising the process, but it’s exactly what the The Anzacs typically served under the Union Jack atLabour and National parties promised in their 2014 election Gallipoli and on the Western Front. The Silver Fern appearsmanifestos, and most New Zealanders voted in support. on many military uniforms. Most significantly, New Zealanders who died in those conflicts are buried in warOur flag is about who we are, not politics. Who cares, or will cemeteries with the Silver Fern, not the flag, etched on theirremember, whose idea it was to change? Canadians don’t. headstones.Let's all do it as New Zealanders! The Silver Fern is on the back of my father’s WW2 NZBut my main reason for seeking change, as we mark the Defence Medal. His brother was killed in action in 1945,Centennial of World War One, is to honour the legacy of and is buried in Forli’s military cemetery alongside manythose who have fought, and in many cases died, serving other New Zealanders – all of whom rest in peace under theNew Zealand in the world's major conflicts. Silver Fern. I never met Uncle Ken, but I’m fiercely proud of his sacrifice.I am the great-grandson, grandson, son and nephew ofNew Zealanders who served our country during the Boer What better way to honour the fallen, especially as we markWar, WW1 and WW2. I have huge respect for all who have the centennial of WW1, than to put on our flag the emblemserved in our Armed Services, and I reject the argument on New Zealanders’ memorials?that changing the flag would be disrespectful to them.The great flag debate... whats your choice?6 seasons

The future of investment and lending Wayne Croad of Finance Zealanders have traditionally obtained this type of finance for Direct talked with us cars, trucks, motor bikes etc. directly through a motor trader, about new service they broker, finance company or their bank.  have introduced this month Lending Crowd pledges to offer Crowd sourced money from like minded people and drive down interest rates resulting in Seasons: Hi Wayne can you tell substantial savings for borrowers and great rates for investors us a little more about this new at the same time. on-line product and how it may affect the way we lend funds or Remember we’ve been dealing with borrower and private invest money in New Zealand in lending structures off-line since 1999,” Wayne continues. The the future. common directors have successfully weathered the Global Financial Crisis.  The result is that we believe we’ve got moreWayne: Technology is best when it brings people together. hands on expertise in credit and risk assessment than anyAs the latest Peer to Peer (P2P) player to enter the New other P2P player in New Zealand. Zealand market, Lending Crowd a subsidiary company ofFinance Direct promises to be a true disruptor by being the The borrower and investor experience will be 100% on-line endfirst company in New Zealand to offer the small to medium to end. Our development team has worked very hard to createsized business market a solution for no fuss business loans to a slick and unique loan application flow that uses the latesta maximum of $200,000. The platform will equally cater for technology to eliminate unnecessary friction. people buying registered vehicles or requiring personal loans.   “We’re delighted to have received our license and are nowSeasons: When will this product be available? looking forward to giving the finance and P2P market something new and different” he says.Wayne: Lending Crowd is now open for business afterreceiving its license from the Financial Markets Authority. Seasons: And how does this product benefit InvestorsWe will be leveraging on-line data and technology to quickly wishing to come on board trying gain more returns out ofassess risk, determine a credit rating and assign appropriate their investment portfolios?interest rates. Qualified applicants receive offers in justminutes and can evaluate loan options with no impact to their Wayne: Our years of experience is a strong foundationcredit score which can happen by using other leading sources. from which to offer borrowers and investors the best deals, all delivered by a fully on-line and transparent process thatAlso like other P2P companies Lending Crowd is an on-line people will feel good about using,” he says.  platform where people who want to borrow are matchedwith those who want to lend or invest.  It bypasses banks and If you’re a current tech savvy investor and would be interestedprovides better interest rates for both borrowers and lenders. and like to invest directly in other like minded peoples loan requests then register at www.lendingcrowd.co.nz. AfterSeasons: So this will appeal to both leaders and investors? registering you can deposit funds into the trust account ( minimum $500 ) and login and diversify your investment overWayne: “We’ve looked extremely hard at what really matters multiple loan requests in $50 minimum lots with multiple riskto borrowers and investors in New Zealand and as a result and return options.we have built Lending Crowd with the prime focus of drivingdown the cost of borrowing money.” It is important to realise Lending Crowd loans are a direct investment in other people and that your investment returnsAlso, speaking of this notion Lending Crowd’s P2P platform are totally dependent on borrowers ability to repay their loan.will manage secured loans for vehicle purchases, small to Returns may be less certain compared to Debenture Stockmedium sized businesses and personal loans between $2,000 Investment options and if you wish to participate directlyand $200,000. All loans will be secured by registered vehicle/s, we strongly recommend you read the disclosure statementa second security of residential or commercial property or a thoroughly at www.lendingcrowd.co.nz.combination of both.    Seasons: Many thanks Wayne, and due to the currentSeasons: What other factors have driven this development? market returns from other sources I am sure there will be a large number of investors and borrowers looking at this asWayne: We know from experience there is a very high level of an exciting new option.frustration at the unnecessary bureaucracy business ownersexperience trying to access funds to purchase assets, working Wayne Croadcapital or personal loans.  Also vehicle finance where New Managing Director seasons 7

Sunrise over AliceIt happened quickly, and I could easily have missed it. the wind, the sun, frost, the fossickings of countless animals, birds and insects, and maybe the pelting of more than aI had woken and looked at my watch; it was 4.45am and hundred million inches of rain. That rain falls at the ratethe night was still warm enough to be sleeping under just a of about six inches (150mm) a year, but out here it’s beensheet. And although it would have been pleasant to drift back doing so for a very long time. Much of the eroded materialinto that deep sleep of early morning I really did want to see has dribbled down into the hollow that now is a flat plain onthe sun rise over the MacDonnell Ranges that endlessly frown which the town is built. There are several smaller hillocks ofdown on the town of Alice Springs, right there in the centre of stone scattered about below the ranges, and on several ofAustralia. these are sited some of Alice’s more pleasant homes.So I climbed out of bed, slid into a pair of light shorts, hustled So MC, Hatch and I all sat quietly and watched and waited forcoffee and several gingernut biscuits, and went out on to the sun to rise. In the cool silence the hot coffee was superb.the spacious front deck of the beautiful home where we are Within a few minutes the dark of the night began to leak outstaying. Much of the world was still dark, but away beyond of the sky, and away to the east that darkness left in its wakethe head of the east-running valley I could just make out a thin, uneven trail of pinky-orange. Then it went a fadedthat the shell of the night had been cracked, and light was lemon, and along the ranges running across in front of me,beginning to seep in. MC, the household cat, predominantly the sharp edge along the top began to show the tiny etchedwhite but with a wide grey-brown saddle across his back, detail of individual skyline trees.pleaded in a series of soft yowls for fodder. I apologised A bird, coloured rather like a small version of a magpie,for not being able to fulfil his desperate requests, and he arrived silently, sat atop a steel pole above the swimmingeventually accepted my pathetic shortcomings and smooged pool, and regarded me with deep suspicion. I discovered latermy legs anyway. He was, says the family, inherited, along with it was a carnivorous species known variously as a mudlark, athe title of Michael Clark, but that has since been abbreviated magpie-lark, a Murray magpie or a pee-wee. It is widespread,to “MC”, “M”, or “Emmy”. There are, noted one of the boys sometimes aggressive at nesting time and is even found indarkly, one or several other more earthy titles as well … He New Guinea. I’ve now seen and heard lots of them.did elaborate, but I would be doing a somewhat friendly cat a “Move-it, move-it, move-it, move-it,” he shrieked loudly anddire disservice were I to pass them on for public consumption. sudden, bouncing his wings wide as he did so.In any event, MC and I sat out on the deck and watched the “More, more, more,” he yelled again, this time with just a slightsun come up over the East MacDonnell Ranges. At some hump of his shoulders.point, we were joined by Hatch, the in-house beagle, clad in He stayed several minutes, throwing his head back anda high-shedding patchwork coat of white, tan and black fur, gaping his long, rather lethal-looking beak each time helong nails that clack on the wooden decking, floppy ears he called.loves to flap vigorously, and what seems to be a perpetual His third and final rendition was given as “Beat-it, beat-it,grin. beat-it,” delivered in a more high-pitched, strident tone. ThenInitially the long line of the East Macs, as they are known he took his own advice and flashed away down among thelocally, was just a thin black bumpy-edged razor blade set little bushy trees which stud the rough on the golf course inagainst a slightly less black clean sky. The West MacDonnells, the valley below.away round to my right and out of sight behind the house, Gradually the high open sky began to show almost cloudless,were still all part of the night. The divide between the East and almost colourless too, a vast sheet that had no depthand West Macs is universally known as The Gap. It’s a wedge or backing. If one didn’t look closely or directly at it, it alljust over a hundred yards wide that has been slow-slashed appeared as having the vaguest hint of withered stone-out of the hills over the past 30, maybe 40 million years, right washed blue across it, and it helped to bring out the starkdown to the level of the plains either side of the ranges, and hard edges of the rock-ribbed ranges that were graduallythrough it run the lifelines of electricity, road and rail south to bringing themselves into focus. What was just as fantasticAdelaide. and weird were several massive fluffy thunderhead cloudsThe top of these ranges, 300 metres above the town, were which seemed to be peering cautiously over the ridge. At firstonce part of a vast ocean floor, and now only the hardest they looked ominous and threatening, yet quickly they fellrocks remain. The rest has been gradually eroded away by to pieces, and as my old Dad would have said, they “pulled their woolly heads in”. 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soldier with the AIF during World War Two, and for the rest of Finally a round blob of brilliant golden arc-welding lighthis long life he often used little sayings coined by his Aussie was nudged over the faraway bulge and slid quickly into themates from those tough times. world. It was way too fierce and intense to look at, and whenHe and my very Aussie Mum would have loved to be sitting I tried it blinded me momentarily, as though its arrival was farthere with a cup of hot tea and watching that morning’s too imperial to be directly witnessed by a meagre little mortalsunrise. They both hugely enjoyed the quiet and the gentle such as me.and the beautiful things of life. That morning was all of thosethings, and it was a piece of magic I feasted upon, with just Within three minutes it stood clear of the horizon, and almostthe dog and the cat for company. immediately there was an obvious warmth in the air. It created a small breeze, and trees and grasses began to shiverIt was probably no different from the thousand million and with the excitement of a new day. In the low, slanting lightmore sun rises that have spread across this ancient piece of they gleamed and shone, and old Hatch, the beagle, huffedthe world every day of its extraordinary, harsh, enormous, and snuffled in the dawn cool, noisily rattling his pendulousbeautiful existence. But it was no less beautiful for all that. ears and wriggling his sturdy butt and tail in the endlessSurprisingly, apart from that one Murray magpie swearing hope that now the sun had officially risen I might somehowvociferously at me from above the pool in the half-light, and be suddenly capable of conjuring up a slab of fillet mignon.ohnsfloynaon,vectgihnho-egotthhrraetrelnuriwnosfhagathsrotaenurwroibwaoolyarhtcbmhokielreberdliodrbcddaihrsyiduottscouookswnlfibognees,glsclaliobscnomkidrfdateclsnyei,dnrnattfotaehtinehedleyajonydomf “oMveo-vite,-mit,omvoe-viet-,”ith,IechseucTnkhSrepeisdrepinthwhgoeasn,sceNoan.tmToe.”pxmaaaniscndstalosythne1od2mw3tyhededipeltghohroceeanettesiiom,sanoenuadasttht“5hD-e.e5ea9sseatr.mt .day such as we have in New Zealand. Quickly the sun scrambled away from theYet there is a plethora of beautiful birds shrieked loudly and land, wanting the sky-way to itself. Yet athere in Australia. We saw them the previous sudden, bouncing his sudden swabbing of silver-grey cloudsday when we visited the Alice Springs Desert materialised from nowhere, swarming inPark and walked through several aviaries there, wings wide aswhere there are brilliantly-coloured honey- he did so. from the north, and effectively smothered the growing heat. A screeching mob of grey galahs, each with a white head and bright pink breast,eaters, the startlingly-blue wren, lorikeets, various swung down into the valley too, dropping on to one oftypes of miner (they don’t use our “mynah” spelling there,it seems), and others. And I’ve seen a bunch of others around the golfing greens and tearing vigorously at the grass mat intoo, large and small. They just don’t seem to be quite so much a search of seeds for breakfast. Lovely as they may be, theirinto singing as some of ours are first thing in the morning. rowdiness and their vandalism makes them a dratted pest in the opinion of many.Not in the Alice, anyway.There are, of course, plenty of Australian birds who give vent A pair of red/brown wallabies, ignoring the birds’ loutishto a wide variety of song, or sometimes just plain loud noise. outburst, hopped gently and slowly across a fairway, throughFlocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos in the Adelaide hills and a patch of rough, and vanished into the distance, seekingaround Canberra make sleep almost impossible not long after shelter and solitude for the day.sun-up, while the kookaburras and currawongs make the By 6.15am it was full daylight, and the MacDonnell Rangesevenings fairly vibrate with haunting yodels, chuckles and had again taken on that rusty, sun-blasted, rough-hewnrich calls. But they seem to prefer the more densely-bushed look that they have daily shown to the world for uncountedareas, where there is regular rain and less intense heat. millennia. I had finished a second mug of coffee, and the firstAfter the first trickle of light eased into the far eastern end of tinny thwack of a driver club smacking a golf ball floated upthe valley, the world around me seemed to pause for some from the tee below.minutes, perhaps gathering itself for the major effort of As it always does, the sun had risenbirthing another day. yet again, and another day was underThen, a small series of broken spikey clouds appeared, dark way. Later it rained and the Toddgrey at first, but rapidly becoming gold, then orange, turning River in the town flooded.lemon, and finally white. Below them, a bulge on the hardblack line of eastern distant hills suddenly became too Kingsley Field has publishedWRITER Kingsley Field began asbright to look at directly. Further along the East Macs were two volumes of his columns,a journalist on the Waikato Timesa soft lilac-tan colour, pockmarked liberally with dark greenblotches where patches of shrubs and scrubby gullies were in Hamilton in 1965 after growingbeginning to show. and is now working on a third.up on an Otorohanga dairy farm, working there with his father for He can be contacted atseveral years. He has always had an Kingsley Field interest in hunting, tramping and the [email protected] around him, and has written extensively on these topics over the past 45 years. Throughout his career as a journalist he travelled extensively in Asia, Europe, North America and England, and worked in Adelaide for two years. Since 1997 he has been a freelance writer, seasons 9 and has published a dozen books including three on hunting, two military histories and six personal, family or corporate histories. He is currently working of three further personal and family histories and two novels. He has been a book reviewer for more than 40 years, and was also a journalism tutor at Wintec in Hamilton for

The story of a New Zealand Son Thomas Craven Nottingham.Thomas lived in East Cottingwith, Yorkshire On arrival home Tom's wounds had not healed and wasEngland with his family he was the eight child of sent to Rotorua Hospital, his daughter relates the story, thatJoseph & Mary - Jane (nee Craven) they lived in a surgeon suggested that he could graft a piece of leg bonethe area all their life, as had 8 generations going to repair the hole on the side of his head, he agreed to goback to 1865. ahead and the operation was done in Wellington it took 11 inches of shin bone to repair the wound and left him withThe 1911 census had a few family at home and it was a limp and partially paralysed for the rest of his life, what abelieved that Tom was living with the Riley family at a great feat for those days. Tom served 2 years and 30 daysvillage some distance away in Sherburn. Toms future in overseas and received the 1914 Star the British War medalYorkshire was somewhat bleak and family friends had and the Victory medal, he also received the Gallipoli medalemigrated to New Zealand and reported that life was much when it was awarded many years later. When he was fit heimproved in the new colony. Tom also had a older brother returned to normal life and worked at the casein factoryJoe who moved to Queensland in 1905 but he was killed at Matangi before marrying Alma Fullerton in 1920 andin a sugar cane accident, Tom was not aware of this as he proceeding to have 3 daughters and 1 son.had told my his father Stan that he had a uncle living in Tom always wanted to return to the land and theAustralia. He sailed the South Seas and a new life on 13th government had ballot for farmland for Returned Soldiers.January 1912 he arrived in Sydney on HMS Tahiti, how long He was successful in gaining a property at Ngahinapourihe stayed there is unknown because his next residence was where he and his family lived for 20 years they survived theTangiwahine in Northland New Zealand working as a gum depression and his children grew up and married and haddigger. children of their own. Tom and Alma retired to FranktonThe First World War loomed on all horizon's and Tom and around 1960 moved to a bigger home in Gallowayenlisted on the 16th April, as a 22 year old arriving at Street. Once a week he would polish his shoes and ride hisMadros on the 29th September 1915 on the Varoosa he pushbike to the RSA in Hamilton and have a beer with hisspent 3 months in Gallipoli and was evacuated on 29th mates his remarkable life endedDecember 1915 to Alexandria in Egypt. His next mission December 1973 at the agewas France on 6th January 1916, two interesting notes of 83 of natural causeswhile there forfeiting pay for misdemeanours breaking he is buried in theopen ration packs and late for parade. Newstead CemeteryThomas went into action on the Somme and received Hamilton.serious shrapnel wounds to the side of his head on the Story & photo kindly27th September 1916. He was moved to a hospital at Le supplied by Len,Torque on the 2nd October 1916 and then to London RSA Hamiltonon the 17th October. He spent much time in recovery atWalton, Hornchurch and Codford before embarking for NewZealand on the Hospital Ship MARAMA on the 13th January1917. Thomas Craven Nottingham. Remember all our other sons on ANZAC day with a poppy 15th April 201610 seasons

Message from Community Connects programme led by the Office for the Minister Seniors. Community Connects aims to encourage and recognise communities where initiatives are in place to for ensure everyone is respected, included and connected to their community regardless of their age, culture and Senior Citizens ability.Coming together to fight social isolation Hamilton is one of three communities where the Office for Seniors is working closely with local experts toCombatting social isolation and loneliness amongst build an age-friendly community approach. The Olderolder people is a priority for me this year. Too many Persons Plan for Hamilton provides firm foundations forof our older people find it difficult to access services age-friendly initiatives.and may find themselves cut off from regular humancontact. There are many reasons for someone becoming This year, the Office will work closely with Hamilton,isolated – a lack of social connection, physical ailments along with other interested communities like Kapitior limited mobility options. Solving the issue of social and New Plymouth, to raise awareness of the age-isolation means bringing those services already friendly concept and what communities can achieve.operating in communities together to achieve a better We are already seeing communities working togetheroutlook for older people. We all need to raise and own to share ideas, advice and resources. Alongside thisthis issue in our communities so we can strive for a more work, the Office is developing a toolkit of resources forconnected and inclusive society. communities and identifying evidence of best-practice.An innovative programme in Napier that targets social I anticipate a community forum will be held in Hamiltonisolation in older people was the starting point for an later this year to help encourage debate and discussion.exciting initiative to develop a network of age-friendlycommunities across New Zealand. Age-friendly New ZealandAge-friendly – a global concept I like to think one day we will achieve an age-friendly New Zealand. I know we have many of the elementsAn age-friendly city or community adapts its we need, most importantly people with a ‘can do’infrastructure and services for older people with varying attitude. An age-friendly New Zealand would certainlyneeds and capacities. Developed by the World Health be something to celebrate. Age-friendly status has beenOrganization, the Age-friendly Cities model has being achieved in cities like New York and Bilbao. While thereadopted globally by cities in 28 countries. Older people is no claim to an age-friendly country yet, efforts areare able to access, participate and engage with their underway to create an age-friendly State of Sao Paulofamilies, friends and the wider community. Of course, (Brazil) which has a population roughly ten times that ofa city or community that caters to the needs of older New Zealand.residents is, by nature, a better place to live for everyone. My vision is a society where older people are valuedNew Zealand communities connecting and recognised as an integral part of families and communities. New Zealand will be a positive place toIn New Zealand, we are building a network of age- age when older people can say they live in a societyfriendly communities with a kiwi twist through the that values them, acknowledges their contributions and encourages their participation. Active 50+support your new community magazine Subscribe online at 'contact us page' www.seasonsmag.org Or post the form on page 4, with payment, to 900 Waingaro Road RD1, Ngaruawahia 3793 seasons 11

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A mirror on lifeI have had some very interesting conversations views as wrong, simply because they are different from ourrecently with people who are feeling that own, without seeking to understand.personal, local and often world events are For many older people this prejudice happens on a dailypolarising us even further into a ‘them and us’ basis. They are often presumed to be a liability for nosociety. better reason than having achieved a certain age. This year, dust off the mirror and look for what else showsOn a personal level, the conversations have often in the reflection. Rather than condemning the world atbeen about grand-parenting and that 'other' set of large, try looking with pride, at yourself, and the positivegrandparents, who allegedly are doing their best to difference you can make.undo all the good work happening at our end. They are Here’s to a year of better understanding.evidently too strict, too slack, too interfering, just abouttoo everything and downright wrong as far as one set of Age Concern Hamilton provides services forgrand-parents is concerned. older people, their families and care givers.I wondered what the other grandpa and grandma would All services are free to older people.say about them.  Accredited Visiting Service  ShoppingAt the other end of the spectrum there is all the world Service   Supportive Services  Healthnews about refugees fleeing from a life of horror and war.They are making their way towards other countries and Promotion   Elder Abuse Preventionwhat they hope will be a safe haven for them and their Service  Education & Training families. In my conversations with people there have beenbroadly two points of view... the 'close your borders and 07 838 2266not in my backyard' view, and 'there but for the grace ofGod go I' view. Email [email protected] www.ageconcern.gen.nzThere is a sense that it is easy to blame others for theiractions and to condemn them, but less easy to look in themirror and ask how we might be contributing to this stateof affairs. It is easy to blame governments, the economy,religion, the other grand-parents or a host of other factors,but never ask how we may be contributing to this in ourown communities and families.We often expect that others should accept our flaws,foibles and mistakes, the take me as you find me approach,yet are unwilling to extend that grace to others. Somethink that the fate of those with less is all their own faultand not my problem. We can be quick to label others’This page is proudly sponsored byTHE SPECIALISTS IN HEARING AIDS30 day hearing aid trial www.hearme.co.nzBEST PRICES GUARANTEEDSpecialist tuning of EXISTING hearing aidsSupported by an Ear, Nose & Throat Specialisthearme is INDEPENDENTLY owned & not limited to any particular brand of hearing aidFor Specialist Services in HEARING LOSS call 0800 432763 - Auckland & Waikato seasons 13

There's nothing that makes Jenni Taris and Yasmin Davis happier than beingcovered in mud - Taris jokes she's already put two cell phones through themachine while washing her clay-caked gear.The pair are tutors for the Waikato Society of Potters and \"I really enjoy teaching andcome from quite different, but very creative. backgrounds. specially when other people \"get it\", that light-bulb moment,Jenni grew up in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes. From when they realise what they'rehome she could see the old Crown Lynn pottery works where doingevery year children from the local primary would take a tour. \"I think today it is important to\"And there, every year, was the same woman, in the same have a craft to keep the mind busy. Once people retire theyplace, painting flowers.\" often lose the social circle that went with their workplace. Potting is very social. Last year I went down to ChristchurchThen she remembers a Titirangi coffee house, dark and to work with the locals and an Australian group. All the kilnsmysterious, full of intriguing bits of pottery. were different and It was wonderful to be able to go away for a few days and do something.\"\"Dad was a builder and he'd built several studios for localartists including Raymond Ching. My great aunt was a potter. Yasmin comes from a very different background. OriginallyI through every family had potters. from Germany, she was working as a physiotherapist in Christchurch hospital - when she met husband, now\"I was always interested in clay and wanted to do a course Waikato Hospital cardiologist, Dr Mark Davis.and learn properly. When I did find it I thought, \"This is whyI'm on Earth.\" ''He was a registrar and he must have liked the look of me. He was offered a job at Waikato and likes it because of theJenni started potting in 1982, when the family had a house variety of work. That's how we came to be in Hamilton.\"opposite Fairfield College in Hamilton, and studied ina three-year programme run by potter Don Thornley at Yasmin also comes from a highly creative family.Waikato Polytechnic. \"My dad had a great big work room. We grew up makingThese days Jenni lives at Matangi with husband John, a stuff, knitting, crochet, painting, woodwork. I had my firstbronze caster and worker in wrought iron. She tutors in taste of potting in Germany. I only remember hand workclay hand work and 'building' and how to make glazes. A but I also have a couple of pots I made at the wheel. Ourcrowd is not uncommon at home when it comes to firings, tutor was very good at slab work in clay, making miniaturein particular in the Raku technique where the red-hot pot or stylised buildings which would be used to grow things in.\"sculpture is rolled out on a bed of timber shavings and thesmoking wood gives it's own character and pattern to the After several moves overseas through Australia and Belgiumobject. the couple settled in Hamilton in 2010. Waikato Society of Potters tutors Yasmin Davis and Jenni Taris14 seasons

Jenni Taris with student Laurence Frangos-Rhodes\"I went looking for things to do with my hands and Sam Frangos-Rhodesbasically worked my way through almost everything nightclasses could offer - stained glass, picture framing, book teaches 'throwing' on the wheel and Susan St Lawrencebinding.\" whose specialty is sculpture.She came to playing with clay and took a course with The society offers a variety of adult, beginners andJenni and former society studio manager Duncan Shearer. children's classes and can be contacted on 07 838 1950.\"I was really lucky with my first tutors. I was hooked Meanwhile Jenni Taris and fellow Matangi-based artistquickly.\" Colin Gibbs will open a joint exhibition in the Wallace Gallery in Morrinsville for a month from March 5. MostShe took on the Otago University Diploma in Ceramic Arts of Gibbs' work is sold overseas and rarely seen in theprogramme which is tutored by the Waikato Society of Waikato,Potters and has recently finished after four years part-time. Four local potters offering four different styles will host an exhibition titled 'Mortality and other Trivialities' in theJenni and Yasmin are fascinated by the ancient history of ArtsPost Gallery, 120 Victoria St, during July.potting and ceramic artistry. Geoff LewisWhile in Los Angeles on a recent visit to the US Jenni tookin an exhibition of early Korean ceramics.\"I wanted to see inside some of the pieces to see how theywere finished. But the display was a bit too high. I wantedto see. So I jumped up and down trying to see the insideof these beautiful pieces, I made so much disturbance thesecurity guard came over to ask what I was doing.\"These days Jenni and Yasmin are two of four tutors helpingout at the Waikato Society of Potters which has its studioin the arts centre on Norris Ward Park in central Hamilton.Their fellow potters and tutors are Fenella Fern who Super Gold Card welcome Gold Card Holders $15.00 Gold Card Holders Cut only....................................... $20.00 Wash, Cut, Blowave................from $25.00 Mon to Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Thurs: 9.00am - 6.00pm, Sat 9.00 - 4.00pmBryant Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton. Phone: 07 981 1311, www.whosyabarber.co.nz seasons 15

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Better then, or now?Looking back on my younger days I see lessons affecting our children and families in the years leading up tolearnt the easy way, and then again, sometimes at the ban on smacking and then since the law was passed, anda price with consequences. asks: Has there been any improvement? Have the warnings about the anti-smacking law targeting the wrong parentsRecently, some figures have come to light regarding the been proved right? And is it time for politicians to respond toanti-smacking law that I found very interesting, especially the concerns of law-abiding parents?as I am part of the ‘baby boomer’ generation when corporalpunishment was still an accepted law as well as other Police stats show there has been a 136% increase in physicalmethods of discipline available to parents and teachers abuse, 43% increase in sexual abuse, 45% increase in neglectalike, at home or at school, and even in public! or ill-treatment of children, and 71 child abuse deaths since the law was passed. CYF have had more than 1 millionSo let’s take a look at what the latest statistics show since notifications of abuse and there has been a 42% increase inthe 2007 introduction of the anti-smacking policy set by the physical abuse found since 2007. And health data reveals aNew Zealand Government. 132% increase in children diagnosed with emotional and/ or behavioural problems and a 71% increase in childrenWe have taken some information from a media releaseby Family First showing the effect hospitalised with mental and behaviouralsocially and within families, due to disorders since 2007.this law coming into effect, and howthis “PC” approach has worked so far, “The research results are disturbing, butas seen below. not surprising. The fact that so many social indicators around the welfare ofMedia Release children continue to worsen proves that11 February 2016 we simply are not tackling the real causes of child abuse. It also proves that the law(Please note release cut down due to space has been completely ineffective in termsrequirements) of tackling the problem it was supposed to confront. There is also evidence that theA report analysing the 2007 anti- law is doing more harm than good,” sayssmacking law has concluded that there Bob McCoskrie, National Director of Familyis not a single social indicator relating First NZ, and author of the report.to the abuse of children that has shownsignificant or sustained improvement “New Zealanders predicted all of thissince the passing of the law and that before the law was passed, but theirthey’ve continued to get worse – in concerns were ignored. The politicians andsome cases a lot worse, that CYF has anti-smacking lobby groups linked goodreached the point of ‘saturation’ and parents who smacked their children withcan no longer handle the level of child abusers – a notion roundly rejectednotifications it is receiving, and that by Kiwis. John Key was right – linking lightthe law has negatively impacted law- smacking with child abuse was ‘bloodyabiding parents. insulting’. The anti-smacking law assumes that previous generations disciplined theirThe report “Defying Human Nature: children in a manner that was so harmfulAn Analysis of New Zealand’s 2007 that they would now be consideredAnti-Smacking Law” examines the criminals.”social indicators relating to child abuse18 seasons

As it says above, this is no surprise to And last but not least, you grew up knowinganyone, anymore than the great idea you had a responsibility to your parents,the Government had of changing the family and teachers, concerning yourdrinking age from age twenty to age behaviour to others and in public.eighteen. 'EXCELLENT! THERE'S NO MENTION My childhood was great and my parents weren’t super strict, butWe all know the results of this law OF A BAN ON GRANDPARENTS you knew there were consequenceschange and an example of the when you messed up. There was apublic not in favour of this change, raft of available boring householdbut the law is passed anyway. jobs as consequence, or havingBack to the subject at hand, I amnot in favour of corporal punishment, to work through the weekend onespecially due to the fact I endured SMACKING CHILDREN...' the lawns. Or even worse in our case,the cane, strap, and not to mention cleaning up building sites at Dad'smany detentions in school! These work with hours of de-mailingpunishments were mainly for wood offcuts.lost or overdue library books, The point is that weor socks around the ankles need to address thisand not to mention the situation seriously andhomework issues. get support moving forward, with theHowever, I think we are backing of familyharvesting a culture and friends, ourin our young of 'No communities, and lawconsequence’s'. Which change.means parents andteachers have no Lets bring back thecourse of action open values that made ourto them. Even if they try families and countryto create ways to provide great. Not with beltsconsequences for actions, and canes, but with oldthe kids today refuse or fashion values, ensuringabuse knowing there is no our young know there areway for the parent or teacher to consequences in life, and everyenforce their punishments. action has a reaction.We are as per the above statistics We are already seeing the negative effectfacing a real problem that urgently needs we are making for our country’s future, by notaddressing. The government, parents, teachers, uncles investing and instilling these life skills in our children andand aunts, and grandparents are accountable for this grandchildren. We really need to take action now.change in youth attitudes.Remember the days when you called your parents friends “I would love to read your views and opinions on this topic,Mr or Mrs…? Not by their first name, and certainly not so please send them to [email protected]”'Bro!' or 'What Up'! (Team member)These days, manners were used at all times, and respectwas always shown for your elders. Glenview Flower & GiftsSpend over $50 on flowers and gifts and receivea $5 voucher to use on your next purchaseOhaupo Road, Hamilton – New World Glenview store only*Valid until 31 March 2016. Not to be used in conjunctionwith any other specials offered instore or online seasons 19

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Given his family background Brett Hopkins could \"I was always amongst Dad's stuff. I remember as a five-barely miss out being drawn into an interest in year-old he'd pay me 50c to help him pull tractors to bits.military vehicles. We'd drive all over the country looking for old military stuff and drag it back with the truck.The son of well-known Hamilton military vehicle collectorand restorer Ross Hopkins, Brett's earliest memories are of \"We got to some really out-of-the-way places. Dad hadbeing carted around the countryside with his dad looking a his private pilots licences and one journey I remember wevehicles, sometimes in very unlikely places. flew from Hamilton to Kelso, which is just outside Gore in Southland, to look at a Daimler scout car.\"The big picture, as Brett explains it, is that New Zealandwas a major repair centre for American military equipment The first item Brett actually got for himself was a Willy's Jeepin the Pacific during WWII. Along with the gear repatriated which his dad had traded for a tractor.with New Zealand forces after the war there was a lot of ex-military hardware around. \"I think it came from Taranaki where it had been used as a farm truck. it was drivable. I was 15, I commandeered itThere were all sorts of things from trucks to tracked and used to drive it to high school, I also drove a Dodgevehicles. The surplus trucks in particular were the basis of command car to school and a Chev 'Puddle Jumper' C8AX, amany fledgling transport and civil works companies in the WWII well-side, I'd put my motorbike in the back.\"'40', '50s and '60s. Many also saw their days out on farmswhere they laboured as hay wagons, fertilizer spreaders and Compared to his father Brett has a modest collection ofspray trucks. military vehicles including a Jeep, a Loyd Carrier and a Ford GTBA, a four-wheel drive cargo truck used by the US navy.Ross had started in business in the early '60s when hebought Hunt's Garage at Ruakura. He then moved to \"Basically we ran out of shed space. As a family we wereRiverlea Rd in Hamilton in 1965 and established Ruakura lucky we've always had access to dad's gear. There are stillMotors as a centre for the repair and parts supply for old military vehicles around. A lot of the more obvious stufftractors and other heavy machinery. has gone, but we keep our eyes open. Often its a matter of being in the right place at the right time. WWII Loyd Carrier22 seasons

Brett Hopkins and son Paul with his WWII Loyd Carrier and 1941 Jeep\"We have enough trouble keeping what we have going. The These sorts of vehicles cost a lot to run and often are nottoughest job is panel beating. For us it comes back to what permitted on public roads, and a result have to be traileredskills we have and we can do a lot of things in the electrical to meets and events - whic requires very large trailers.and mechanical line. But in the club there are peoplewith all sorts of skills. We can call on people if we need So why do they do it?, what is the attraction of militarysomething repaired, so its no drama.\" vehicles?Brett, along with dad and mum Ross and Leonie and \"They're not shiny, they're not built to please the ladies,son Paul are members of the Waikato branch of the New they're basic practical gear and different,'' Brett said.Zealand Military Vehicles Club. The Waikato branch hasabout 20 members with equipment ranging from a 'corgi' Today Brett and wife Susan, run Ruakura Motors in Riverlea- a type of tiny fold-up motorcycle used by paratroopers, to Rd, A business they bought from Ross and Leonie 12 yearsarmoured cars, half-tracks and tanks. The national body has ago. Ruakura Motors is New Zealand's pre-eminent tractorone major convention every year. This year it will be held in wreckers and parts suppliers - buying and selling tractorWainuiomata over Easter. An off-shoot of the club, 'Men of parts all over the country and the worldSteel' has attracted those interested in the 'big stuff', Onemember in the north Waikato has, among his collection, a The Waikato branch of the New Zealand Military Vehicle60 tonne British Challenger tank. Club will control intersections and generally make their presence felt at Frankton Thunder, March 5 - 6. Geoff Lewis2 x Manuka Woodfired Pizzas for only $20, from the Classic or Gourmet Pizza menu *Dine-in only **Offer expires 31 March 2016***Present the voucher to one of the friendly staff, or show them your copy of seasons December edition to redeem Suite G 13 Lynden Ct, Chartwell 3210 seasons 23

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Road trip to nowhereAs per every week, for us the weekends came At 10.30 pm somewhere in the Kaimai mountain range heand went with barely time to get the lawns and pulled over into a “take a break stop” and announced withhousework in hand, let alone contemplate using unadulterated confidence “we’re here!”the time for us as a couple. “Where?” I asked looking around at a small toilet block,However on a weekend in the recent past I phoned my surrounding bush and mountains for miles in everypartner at work and said: “I have packed our bags and direction. “Our hotel room with on-suite” he joked, lookingwe are disappearing for the weekend.” The response was toward the dubious brick toilet block, “and as a bonus forautomatic “where are we going?” you, because I spare no expense for you, I booked us a room with a 360-degree view of the natural bush you love” he“Anywhere away from everything, and where we end up is said, laughing at the expression on my face.where we are heading” was my already planned response. Surprisingly quick smart the tent was up with the stretchersMy reason for this sudden inspiration and impulsiveness and sleeping bags in place. With a small fire going, out camewas due to there always being something that needed the bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and the trusty cheese boarddoing, and having the “us” time became non-existent due and rice crackers. All the while listening to Cat Stevensto work, kids, grandkids or just day to day household chores playing softly in the background, thanks to my new smartthat no matter what, never seemed to end. phone. Instantly we were relaxing, laughing and vanishing into our own little slice of heaven.As usual his answer was very well thought out and detailed,“Okay” he replied. The next morning however arrived too early due to the stunning sunrise, which stung my groggy eyes, and evenSo there we were, car fully packed with whatever I thought worse, there was no power at the toilets for my hair dryermay be needed and again receiving the “You forgot the and no hot water to do a pamper before moving on.kitchen sink” and “I hope you brought the tent because wewon’t be able to sleep in the car with all this...”. My partner however, undaunted by the lack of these female necessities, made us a quick coffee and said: “Don’t worryAway we went, heading east toward the coast with no babe the beach is only a half hour drive from here and thenidea of a destination and it was to me like an exciting little you can bathe to your hearts content.” (silly fool has noadventure, and even though we had travelled these roads idea).before, everything had a new shimmer to it like passingthrough un-before seen landscapes and townships. Sure enough approximately 30 minutes later we arrived in Whangamata, a place his family know well, having livedHowever, leaving after work in daylight savings, it still and camped there since he was a child. Whangamata wasvery quickly approached darkness, and with no booked full of wonderful memories which he decided gave him theaccommodation in place and no holiday camp in sight, we ability of a tour guide, naming every nook and cranny as wewere grateful I did remember the tent! My partner however, passed by. Always with the underlying “I remember when”,quietly seemed very sure of his direction and confident such as the fact that back in the day it used to be gravelthat in his terms: “It’s not a problem”, and the other famous roads to get there and not as commercial as it is today. It islast words, “trust me, I will find a place for us to stop for the still a beautiful place to visit, with wonderful beach fronts.night.”32 seasons

“I know a great campsite” he said with excitement, which is Another night of relaxing with the added benefit of naturalwhere I had to step in and say: “Not tonight, I will book us hot springs, good company from other travellers, and a BBQinto the backpackers for the night, as my back is playing up free-for-all with a few beers and wines thrown in for good(It wasn’t, but I needed more comfy facilities). measure. It was the perfect end to a spur of the momentAs it turned out the local backpackers accommodation getaway that we both needed, and thoroughly enjoyed.was great, and we spent the night after a day on the beach After returning home and reflecting on the trip away Irelaxing with a mix of young German, Italian, and Swedish realised three things:travellers, all of which when we had to leave came to see us • The only cost for this trip was petrol and everything elseoff, and swapping e-mail addresses and contact details.Oh! One thing I forgot to mention about this stay was that added up to $240 for three perfect days away (that’s $80in the morning we got up and went to the showers across a day)the corridor from our room, and when we got out found • How relaxing it was being free for a time.we had locked ourselves out of our room! So my partner, • How the adventure brought us lots of laughs and lovewith a hand towel covering his front and back, had to do (Priceless)the walk to the front office barely covered, to get the spare If you are reading this please take advice and give this a gokey. even with friends, as this experience has made us make theTo this day, he reckons that’s why they all wanted our decision that at least twice a year we are going on a “roadcontact details! (He wishes). trip to nowhere”.On the road again, we did the Tiki tour of Mount MijdaMaunganui with the customary fish and chips stop on thebeach, and coffee from one of the many fantastic cafes thatline the main beach. Then we hit the road again, taking theback road over the mountains down toward Matamata.Being Sunday night but with a day off on the Monday,there was time for one more stopover. So we decidedto find one more new place to spend this last night ofadventure together, before getting home and back toreality.We came to a small holiday destination called Opal HotSprings that just happened to be on our homeward boundroute. Again, it was surprising to find these little gemshidden all over NZ that unless you make and take the time,you would never get to experience. This small, but fantasticlittle hideaway was only approximately 45 minutes fromHamilton. paperzone www.paperzone.co.nzThere are lots of great businesses in Frankton, and it is well worth making a trip right to the end of Commerce Street to visit the happy team in the colourful Paperzone shop. As well as their own brand of specialty papers for scrapbooking, card making, wedding invitations, you will find greeting cards, ribbons, flowers, small gifts, and craft supplies. Lots of free parking along High Street.Corner Shop, Frankton Hotel Building, Corner High & Commerce Streets, Frankton, Hamilton. Free Parking along High Street.Open Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm; Friday 9am - 4:30pm; Saturday 9am - 1pm. seasons 33

The Toy Run The radio said “A Toy Run” bring a toy and come on through Camp Quality is a The run starts off in Cambridge bring your wives and girlfriends too volunteer, non-profit You’ll ride along in convoy all you hardy outdoor types charitable trust Showing off a King’s ransom of gleaming motorbikes dedicated to enhancing Just like Father Christmas with his Prancer and his Dancer We’ll take these toys to hospital for the kids in there with cancer the quality of life for H’m – Sounds a bit of fun I thought, I’ll go just for the ride Children living with There’ll be a “barby” afterwards, and a can or two besides cancer Hamilton resounded to a thousand motor roars Toys piled high in the back of a truck, right out to the doors Contact us today: Now I thought I was a hardy type no sight would upset me Waikato/Bay of Plenty Tough as old boots – hard as nails – but this was not to be Phone (07) 571 5258 The kids were out to smile their thanks and wave us sad goodbyes Those little smiles could never hide the suffering in their eyes Postal address: Dear God!! Just babes in arms they are, wee tots, so sick I fear Camp Quality They’ll be in Heaven with their Maker when we ride back next year Waikato/Bay of Plenty This day is theirs, pain easier born, hugging a new fluffy toy PO Box 655, Tauranga 3140 My tears well up as I realise how short will be their joy Unashamed I look around at all this leather clad might Would you believe, these big tough men – not a dry eye is in sight No laughter, fun and rush about, nor sport for these kids here Pain and needles drugs and terror, is their lot to bear Some will survive this hell on earth and with your help be free To ride a pony or a bike, perhaps swim and climb a tree Camp Quality can give them some of what young kids should do Help them cram play of a lifetime into their year or two So long as I can ride my bike, I’ll be back every year Though small the comfort I can bring with a cuddly teddy bear. Money’s needed urgently, lets “bucket run the town” Come on Lions – two lousy hours – don’t let these children down. (written by Tom Jones to strop up his Lions Club to do a bucket collection for Camp Quality) The thought of moving house overwhelming? Move Managers takes the stress out of moving house, clearing and preparing deceased estates for sale,or just decluttering. We’ll take care of moving quotes, packing, unpacking, downsizing, pre-sale maintenance. And it’s even easier to get started. Call us now for a complimentary at-home consultation! www.facebook.com phone 0800 389 957 mobile 022 658 1109 email [email protected] website www.movemanagers.co.nz Police checked, insured, references. Efficient and cost effective.34 seasons

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Readers SubmissionsThe FlagI am an avid reader of the news, and also watch my tax to thethe TV news channels, as well as tune in daily to government.the radio talkback shows that present different How does oneviews from all walks of life. save money for retirement whenIt seems to me of late that all I seem to read about or hear there is no extraon the news is regarding poverty, child and domestic money after expensesviolence, housing issues, the economic downturn, to be able to save for ainsufficient school funding, and health care workers house, buy clothes or extraunderpaid for the work they do, to name but a few. food?If this is the case, however, I ask myself how it seems As parents and grandparents, even though times arepossible or even acceptable that the government finds hard, we make the effort where we can to at least give ourjustification on spending millions of dollars on ‘ flag change’ children and grandchildren the benefit of paying for theirthat the majority of New Zealanders do not want! I am sure school day out and school camps for example, so they dothat the millions of dollars of tax payers money allocated not feel they are excluded or out the norm.for the ‘flag change’ could rather be used for funding manyschools, or give first time home buyers a better boost into Is it just me, or have we lost our way and forgotten whatthe property market toward a better life for their families. is important as a community, country and nation? ForgetNot to mention better funding for our healthcare workers the flag issue (which was never an issue until now), andand our aging society. concentrate on what is really needed to make this country great again!I am a pensioner whose pension barely covers food andrent, with nothing left over after my budget for other extras, W Marsden (reader)and yet I have contributed all my working life to payingThe history of ApronsI don't think our kids know what an apron is. brought into the kitchen in that apron too.The principal use of Granny's apron was to protect the dress From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. Afterunderneath because she only had a few. It was also because the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls. In theit was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used autumn, the apron was used to bring in apples that hadless material, but along with that, it served as a potholder for fallen from the trees.removing hot pans from the oven. When unexpected company drove up the road, it wasIt was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust inwas even used for cleaning out dirty ears. a matter of seconds.From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying When dinner was ready, Granny walked out onto the porch,eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be waved her apron, and the men folk knew it was time tofinished in the warming oven. come in from the fields for dinner.When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places It will be a long time before someone invents somethingfor shy kids... that will replace that \"old-time apron\" that served so many purposes.When the weather was cold Granny wrapped it around herarms. We all have our own happy memories of \"Granny's apron\" to remember.Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bentover the hot wood stove. Chips and kindling wood were Submitted by Mrs G Pritchard seasons 37

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God spot Righteousness“Righteousness is a prerequisite for entry into the presence of God. Righteousness enables trust withinthe truth. Righteousness prevails against the intent of evil. Righteousness is the source of a relationshipwith God. Righteousness surmounts the temptations of depravity, the temptations of iniquity, thetemptations of debauchery, the temptations of dishonesty, the temptations of deceit, the temptationsof idolatry, the temptations of man deemed by God as sin.Righteousness is built on faith, is anchored on faith, is Righteousness abounds within the temple known to God,established on faith. For as righteousness exists within the is secure when cared for by The Spirit of God, is protectedcharacter so it is ascribed as measured within the soul. For when subjected to an unwise decision in the presence ofas righteousness calibrates the influence of the spirit so the God.soul is plumbed to the depth ascribed. For as righteousnesssurmounts the mountaintop of faith so sin is vanquished Righteousness is essential in the preparation of The Bride,from the temple ascribed to God. in the being of The Bride, in the qualifying of The Bride. Righteousness is at the forefront of discussion in theRighteousness is the backbone of existence, is the central selection of The Bride, in the encouraging of The Bride, inconcept within a life, is the keynote of exploration, is the the rejection of those who have delayed their preparationharbinger of peace. Righteousness walks hand in hand with beyond the day of man.God. Righteousness does not straddle a fence of separation,does not promote a shadow, does not frequent the Righteousness is not hidden in a stoppered bottle pendingshade. Righteousness is a companion to The Son light, is a its release; is not awaiting at the summit of a mountain builtcompanion to The Spirit’s counsel, is inherent in The Father’s of glass and ice; is not dependant on a list of do’s and don’ts;outlook. Righteousness is an acquisition of the soul, is an is not a substance of the senses which puts a burden on aattribute of the justice of Divinity, is a requirement issuing back; is not the acquiring of a password which guaranteesfrom the throne room of God. success; is not the sequencing of activities which builds a rope to heaven. Righteousness is not proclaimed by man, isRighteousness imparts strength into a character, imparts not fettered by the freewill of man, is not achieved by thosestrength to withstand temptation, imparts strength to without commitment.deflect the fiery darts of demons. Righteousness is notkindled in the spirit, is not transmitted to the soul, is Righteousness affects the heart of man, affects the welfarenot manifested by the body: by the pursuance of the of man, affects the future of man, affects the compassiontemptations of man. Righteousness imparts knowledge to of the love of man, affects what becomes the centre of thepursue the wisdom which enables access to the counselling affection of man, affects the willingness of man to serve.of God. Righteousness is the gate which is opened by The Spirit of God in the presence of the faith of man: as faith so dwellsRighteousness is achievable through faith, is achievable within the soul of man.through freewill, is achievable by a mindset of repentance,a mindset of forgiveness, a mindset of commitment, a Righteousness has no weight to carry, brings joy withmindset which walks the morality of God. Righteousness exhilaration, settles a life with clarity of perspective, withdevelops in a storyline of truth which rests upon a life as understanding of the purpose, with fulfilment bound withinit learns the ways of God. Righteousness develops as a life a new covenant in force.”changes the contents of its shopping, of what it carrieshome, of what it chooses to consume, of what it then A A Eddy (scribe)discards as bitter to the tongue. Righteousness follows the www.thewebsiteofthelord.org.nzcleaning of a house, the forsaking of idolatry, the disposing www.facebook.com/TheWebsiteOfTheLordof the dross which is not transmitted through the fire. seasons 39

Hamilton Playbox Calendar (updated monthly) Charlie and the Knitting Bullshot Crummond The Comedy of ErrorsChocolate Factory Riverlea Theatre Riverlea Theatre Riverlea Theatre (Hamilton Fringe Festival) 2 to 16 July 8 to 20 October starting at 7pm The Meteor Theatre 9 to 23 April starting at 6pm 10, 11 and 12 MarchHamilton Playbox are pleased to be part of the competing once again at the Norfolk Island AustralasianHamilton Fringe Festival. They have chosen a Play Challenge later in the year. If anyone is interestingplay by Brian Turner called Knitting. in knowing more about any of these ventures then please contact Lorna through the Hamilton PlayboxThis play has three actors and tells a story about website.mistreatment in an absurdist fashion. It is amusing, Don't forget Bullshot Crummond auditions on 12horrifying and dramatic. If you wear orange for any of and 13 March at Riverlea Theatre, more informationthe performances you will only pay $5 admittance. available on the Hamilton Playbox website.Lorna Ashton and her team will also be performing inthe Theatrefest competition run by Theatre NZ and also Knitting by Brian Turner Featuring: ENdiceonleCDhaopmpeetlt,l Lee Owens, Directed by: Lorna Ashton This play is not about knitting.It is a grotesque one act play with a variety of interpretations. It has been described as ‘absurdist Grand Guignol’. 6pm The Meteor Theatre 10,11,12 March - Door sales onlyAnyone wearing orange on the 11th March will pay only $5 admittance. Anyone attending the CCD Summit will pay $5 admittance.40 seasons

The lighter side of getting older MEMORY PROBLEMS PROBLEMS AND ANDY ROONEY QUOTES MALE GENDERPatient: \"Doctor, I have a serious memory • Never raise your hands to your kids. It problem. I can't remember anything!\" Ever notice how so many of leaves your groin unprotected. women's problems can be traced to Doctor: \"Since when did you have this • I'm not into working out. My philosophy: problem?\" the male gender? No pain, no pain. MENstruation, MENopause, MENtal Patient: \"What problem? • I am in shape. Round's a shape! breakdown, GUYnaecology, Doctor: \"Did you take those pills I gave HIMorrhoids... • Ever wonder if illiterate people get the full you to improve your memory?\" effect of alphabet soup? GRANDMA CHANGED Patient: \"What pills?\" • Have you ever noticed that anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going In the dim and distant past, when life's faster is a maniac.INFORMERCIAL tempo wasn't so fast, Grandma used to Having a bad case of rock and knit, Crochet, tat and babysit. BEST VALUE diarrhoea is like When the kids were in a jam, they could a infomercial. Eating prunes gives always call on Gram. However, today you a good run forBecause wait there more... she's in the gym exercising to keep slim. She's checking the web or surfing the net, your money.You get a free set of sending some e-mail or placing a bet. LEFT AND RIGHT haemorrhoids! Nothing seems to stop or block her, now that Grandma's off her rocker.PSYCHIATRIC HOTLINE Once upon a time there was an elderly If you are obsessive-compulsive, please gentleman who was suffering from Alzheimer's. His wife press 1 repeatedly. If you are co- of 40 years loved him very much, but she couldn't handle him any longer. He would wonder about never knowing where he was or dependent, please ask someone to press2. If you have multiple personalities, please sometimes even who he was. She took him to a nursing home. At the nursing home, while the wife was filling out paperwork, a press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are paranoid- nurse had the gentleman sit in a chair. Suddenly the man started delusional, we know who you are and slowly leaning to his left. The nurse ran over and put a pillow onwhat you want. Just stay on the line so we his left side to prop him up. A few minutes later, he started leaningcan trace the call. If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully and a little voice will tell to his right. Again, the nurse ran over and put a pillow on his you which number to press. If you are right side. Then he started leaning forward. This time, the nursemanic-depressive, it doesn't matter which number you press. No one will answer. strapped him into the chair. About this time, his wife, having completed the paperwork, walked up to him and asked, \"How do you like the place?\" \"It's okay,\" he said. \"But, they won't let me fart!\" seasons 41

FCooordnieesr March Meat EatersBacon, Pineapple and Chicken KebabsPineapple, chicken and veggies interwoven with strips Directions:of smoky bacon and slathered with a sweet and stickyHawaiian sauce. These skewers are simply sinful! To make the Hawaiian sauce: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.Ingredients: Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) simmer for 2 minutes. Set-aside until ready to use.1 large pineapple, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces Thread the skewers. Weave the bacon around each piece1 large onion, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces of chicken and pineapple, stick the bell pepper and onion12 strips of thick cut bacon together and weave the bacon around both of those. You'llFor the Hawaiian Sauce: need two strips of bacon per skewer if using 4 pieces of1 1/2 cups pineapple juice chicken and 3 pieces each of pineapple, bell pepper and1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch onion. Brush some olive or vegetable oil evenly over each1/2 cup brown sugar kebab.2 Tbsp soy sauce1/2 Tsp salt Preheat the grill to medium high. Grill the kebabs for 10-6 long skewers 15mins, turning a couple of times, until done. Slather with hot Hawaiian sauce and serve immediately.Classic and Simple Meat LasagnaWhole wheat noodles and lean ground beef Place the ground beef into a skillet over pmicokMntoihjfd!tah'semake this tasty favorite a little lighter. medium heat, add the garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.Ingredients: Cook the meat, chopping it into small chunks as it cooks, until no longer pink,12 whole wheat lasagna noodles about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.1 pound lean ground beef2 cloves garlic, chopped In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese,1/2 Tsp garlic powder eggs, and Parmesan cheese until1 Tsp dried oregano, or to taste thoroughly combined.salt and ground black pepper to taste1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese Place 4 noodles side by side2 eggs into the bottom of a 9x13-inch1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese baking pan; top with a layer of1 1/2 (25 ounce) jars tomato-basil pasta sauce the tomato-basil sauce, a layer of2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ground beef mixture, and a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. RepeatDirections: layers twice more, ending with aPreheat oven to 175 ° C. layer of sauce; sprinkle top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish withFill a large pot with lightly salted water and aluminum foil.bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Oncethe water is boiling, add the lasagna noodles Bake in the preheated oven until the casserolea few at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the is bubbling and the cheese has melted, aboutpasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheesethe pasta has cooked through, but is still firm has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes.to the bite, about 10 minutes. Remove the Allow to stand at least 10 minutes beforenoodles to a plate. serving.42 seasons

Rosemary lamb shanks braised in red wineA hearty meal of succulent lamb shanks on a bedof perfectly made polenta will impress even thetoughest of critics.Ingredients: Directions:1 Tbsp olive oil Preheat oven to 160°C. Heat the oil in a large flame-proof4 french trimmed lamb shanks casserole dish over high heat. Add half the lamb and2 brown onions, coarsely chopped cook, turning, for 5 minutes or until brown all over.2 garlic cloves, crushed Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining lamb. Add2 cup (250ml) dry red wine the onion and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 52 x 400g cans diced tomatoes minutes or until onion softens. Return the lamb and pour2 Tbsp rosemary sprigs over the red wine. Bring to the boil.4 cups chicken stock Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wine reduces by half.1 cup cornmeal (polenta) Remove from heat. Add the tomato and rosemary. Bake,1/2 cup finely grated parmesan covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until lamb is almost falling off1/2 cup mascarpone the bone. To make the polenta, heat the stock in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a simmer. While stirring with a balloon whisk, add the cornmeal in a thin, steady stream. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until polenta boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Add the parmesan and mascarpone and stir to combine. Spoon the polenta into bowls, top with lamb and serve.Double ChoNc oChniepedCotookwieasit FILLING THE TINS until Easter...Abtciyoshiogsaocucoocug'olomliedtlbnapwseetloeiirntmolhgiedueoeasncdouhvtdinneotnhrgicqeseoiesuolvsxaen.ettT,rtelvaehbe!xiesttcyuraeruecsipee MWCuACrndeoaetrdtmaimhlmtblohifgidabnehn:eucttobtathceaneorkd,aefblfotolruoouvfwetrfhynan.entsodcur1gbe6aaam0rk,°ianсmn.gdisxov. adnailwlaitehssthenece oORthtonhilsceleirrnewitncoiegplbrleeamdmlliisexaeankndetsdsa. adppdlaptcrheoexwicmehlaol tscepolaylacttehedrceoheni/pftosr.uayrstr-ays.Ingredients: Pop into the oven for 11mins.350g butter essence2 tsp vanilla21240t1cs0/up3gpbcscuahskpeoislncfobgralrasoistoweidnncaghsfiulpogsuarr seasons 43

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where we celebrate life Phone 07 846 1561 24 hours/7 daysThis month’s Puzzle Pages proudly brought to you by Seddon Park Funeral HomeQuickie Crossword Across Down 1. Male relative (6) 1. Wanderer (5) 3. Gem (4) 2. Not difficult (4) 7. Chart (3) 4. Steep cliff (9) 9. Sagacious (7) 5. Svelte (5) 10. Challenge (4) 6. Drama set to music (5) 11. Relating to bears (6) 8. Pilfered (9) 13. Accolade (6) 12. In front (5) 14. Children (4) 13. Lukewarm (5) 17. Long flag (7) 15. Rear part of a ship (5) 18. The night before (3) 16. Pace (4) 19. Extinct bird (4) 20. Choice (6)Cryptic Crossword Across 1. Phone a restaurant, closest essential (7) 5. Surrounded by water in this lea (4) 10. Food in macabre advert (5) 11. Scam elements, involves desert mammal (5) 12. Sounds like individual borrowings (5) 13. Dog rescued, discovered monsters (5) 14. Finally, endless map collection (5) 16. Husks in mulch affected (5) 21. Instrument used in suburban jobs (5) 23. Notions or self direction last removed (5) 25. Weight of gem in replica ratified (5) 26. Mysterious guru inspects ancient buildings (5) 27. Expensive sounding ruminant (4) 28. Make a gift of writhing serpent (7) Down 2. Graceful, a gentle refinement (7) 3. Extra diode contained communication medium (5) 4. Dismissed, it's in the bag (6) 6. Essentially also largely sun related (5) 7. Firstborn in yield estimate (6) 8. A ray of light across a ship? (5) 9. Oh most silky, when unwrinkled (6) 15. Sounds like a plank on a boat (6) 17. Change if has no style (7) 18. Discovered drab roads overseas (6) 19. Found Darwin terrific for the time of year (6) 20. Uncovered extra shed rubbish (5) 22. Recess revealed mini chest (5) 24. Brings in money from large vases, reportedly (5) seasons 45

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Medium Hard Word Ladder City Search A word ladder is a sequence of words Can you unscramble the letters to find ten USformed by changing just one letter each state capital cities? time eg CAT - COT - DOT - DOG. 1. G R Y O M O M E N T 6. I L L S H A V E N Can you find the missing words? 2. O X E N H I P 7. S H O R T L A N C E Use the clues if you get stuck.CHASE 3. S M A R T O C E A N 8. I N L A I D P I A N O SCATCH Discontinue 4. H A S L A T E A L E S 9. L O N E P E R M I T Charter Lead 5. A P L A I N S O N 10. C U B A L I M O Percolate Fruit Roost Sear MendFind the answers to all puzzles in the March issue of seasons magazine seasons 47

Alpha CrossThe first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered.Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid? A. Ire (5) S. Form (5) A. Editorial (7) S. Trap (5) A. Astonish (7) S. Purloined (6) B. Occupied (4) S. Raucous (8) D. Haul (4) T. Military vehicles (5) E. Teacher (8) T. Curt (5) E. Enclosed territories (8) T. Large drum (7) H. Environment (7) T. Perfidy (7) H. Concealed (6) T. Shudder (6) I. Whole number (7) T. Melodies (5) L. Involvement (7) T. Tropical cyclone (7) M. Strength (5) V. Winner (6) M. Play charades (4) V. Observant (8) S. Remnant (5) Z. Nil (4) Cross Grid Can you fit the words correctly into the grid?The letters in the yellow boxes will spell out another word. 4 letter word 8 letter words ROME BRUSSELS BUDAPEST 5 letter words FLORENCE PARIS HELSINKI SOFIA SALZBERG 6 letter words 9 letter words ATHENS AMSTERDAM BERLIN BUCHAREST DUBLIN EDINBURGH LISBON STOCKHOLM MADRID PRAGUE 10 letter word VENICE COPENHAGEN VIENNA WARSAW ZAGREB ZURICH 7 letter words BELFAST CARDIFF48 seasons

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Word-Wheel 3 letter words RIOT SERVE AFT RUNE STOODCan you fit the words correctly into the grid? ASP SALT YODEL ATE SERF CAB SNIP 7 letter words HAS STUN CLOSURE HEN TOPE LECTURE OVA TUNE PROFESS TAP WEAL SERVILE WEIR 4 letter words 9 letter words BURY 5 letter words ESPIONAGE COTE COUNT FOOTPRINT DIRT ENDUE FRUSTRATE ETCH FLOSS TENTATIVE HOST PRUDE LODE SERGEAnswers to the February puzzles:Colossus Cross Quickie Crossword Cryptic Cross Alpha Cross City Search Shanghai Notedmovie Montevideo Sudoku Medium Melbourne Easierbonus Buenos Aires Sudoku Hard Hahasign Philadelpha Niltubas Istanbul Onerumble Manila Ginjibe Beijing Hailpaidhelp Santiago Pubdates Budapest Animal AntisagoColossus Cross Syllaballistic: Cross Grid 1. Nurturing 4. Enticed 7. Interview 2. Orinoco 5. Widen 8. Seconds 3. Nato 6. Salvage Proverb: No News Is Good News Word-WheelSeddon Park Professional services with pride and dignityFuneral Home Our services:Ph 07 846 1561 •  Full funeral service •  Pre-Paid funerals •  Pre-planned funerals •  Big onsite chapel with parking and catering lounge where we celebrate life50 seasons