Summerset Scene Autumn 2018, Issue Two

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GUIDING THE WAY MARGARET DUNKLEY • AGAINST THE CURRENT JAN & NORA WAS AUTUMN ENTICEMENTS HOT CROSS BUN FRENCH TOAST • KEEP MINDS SHARP CROSSWORDS, PUZZLES + MORE

COVER IMAGE | Hobsonville residents Jan and Nora Was.

hello from Julian

Warkworth Parnell Hobsonville

St Johns

Ellerslie

Manukau

Karaka

Katikati

Rototuna Hamilton

More than

4,700

Taupo New Plymouth

New Zealanders call

Summerset home

Napier Hastings

Wanganui Levin

Havelock North

Paraparaumu

Palmerston North Trentham Lower Hutt

Richmond

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to let us know how much they appreciate the new magazine. It’s great to be able to feature our residents and celebrate the lives they lead at our Summerset villages.

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half years, and love going out of their

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way to help others.

“We do try, as it’s nice to be able to help

With smiles on their faces, they donate

those who may not have family nearby.

time, energy and resources to visit care

It’s all about being thoughtful for others.

centre residents when they’re sick, bake

We do things because we just love to

for those who need a hand, and make

help. Residents become like family to

small repairs for others. They put on

you, and that’s what you do for family.”

WANT TO NOMINATE A GOOD SORT? Email: magazine@summerset.co.nz or call: 04 830 1175.

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Welcome to the exciting Autumn Issue of Summerset Scene.

Our warm summer weather encouraged many residents to get outside with their cameras and enter our annual Summerset photo competition. We’ve been running the competition for a number of years, and each year I’m very impressed by the standard of photography and the number of different places our residents visit.

This year we received a record number entries, and we’ve had a tricky time choosing a winner for each of the four categories: Summerset People; Your Summerset Village or Home; Life at Summerset; and Iconic Local images. You can see the winning images on pages 18–21 of the magazine.

In this month’s magazine we meet Sidney Gilroy, who we believe is, at 83, New Zealand’s oldest working hairdresser,

cutting clients’ hair from her salon at our Levin village. Jan Was, a resident at our Hobsonville village, shares his love of watersports, a passion he has passed on to other Hobsonville residents. Summerset at Heritage Park resident Margaret Dunkley, a Kiwibank Local Hero medal recipient and Senior New Zealander of the Year 2018 semi-finalist, talks about her 40 years of dedication to GirlGuiding.

Our travel column takes you to Mapua, and why not celebrate Easter by baking some hot cross bun French toast – you’ll find the recipe on page 32. I’ll be trying this one myself! Invite your friends and family over to enjoy, and get crafty while doing so – the craft column in this issue shows you how to make the perfect basket for chocolate eggs.

Well that’s it from me. Over the next few months I’ll be visiting New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Aotea, Trentham and Taupo villages. It will be great to see you there!

Julian Cook CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Story to share?

We’re really excited to tell your stories. If you have an exciting or interesting tale to tell, get in touch with Summerset Scene editor, Emily Elliott.

We’d love to hear from you!

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SUMMERSET PHOTO CARVING A MARK COMPETITION WINNERS

STAFF PROFILE: LAGI SIAOSI KARLENE HADDOCK

TRENTHAM BRASS FROM VILLAGE THE PASTOPENS CENTRE

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ROMEO AND LEAVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL JULIET TAKES STAGE LEGACY

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DREAMING OF CAVENDISH

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OVER 60 YEARS OF SNIPPING

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SERVICE FIT FOR THE QUEEN

A NEW LOOK MIRACLE GEL FOR FOOD WINS IN OUR MADDISON VILLAGES SCHOLARSHIP

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OUR NEWS 24 28

HEALTH 41

DELICIOUS RECIPES 30

TRAVEL LOG 42

IN THE GARDEN 34

BRAIN TEASE 44

CRAFT CORNER 37

AROUND SUMMERSET 46

BOOK REVIEWS 38

DIRECTORY 47

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CHRISTMAS PINE TWENTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TREE GETS SEND-OFF

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PAT WRITES WELCOMES SUMMERSET CAUGHEY NOVEL OF PRESTON MEMOIRS RESIDENTS

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SUMMERSET $2.3M REWARDS PUBLISHES BOOST FOR SUMMERSET STAFF BOOK

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Guiding the way B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

With a Local Hero medal in hand for her efforts, Margaret Dunkley is marking off more than 40 years of service to GirlGuiding this year – and was nominated as a semifinalist for Senior New Zealander of the Year 2018 for doing so.

Being presented with a Kiwibank Local Hero medal, and nominated as a semi-finalist for Senior New Zealander of the Year 2018, came as a big surprise to Summerset at Heritage Park resident Margaret Dunkley. The retired secondary school teacher and associate principal has volunteered more than 40 years of her leisure time to GirlGuiding and aided many other community organisations.

“I’ve worked with both girls and adults. You get to work with so many different people and learn different skills. It’s been wonderful to touch people’s lives and have an involvement in what they were doing.”

Community service and involvement have always been, and remain, important for Margaret, who still trains Guiding leaders and works part-time teaching international students in leadership skills. “If you just look after yourself and your family, you miss out on a lot of depth and experience in life. It’s good to have other commitments.”

“It was a great honour to be recognised, as it means that others think what I’ve been doing for GirlGuiding is valuable. It was a huge boost, and I feel proud of myself, GirlGuiding and the friends who supported me.”

“It’s a real joy to see children and adults grow and know you’ve played a part in that.”

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Margaret joined GirlGuiding in 1978 when a call went out for leaders – her two daughters were Brownies at the time, and Margaret saw great benefit in spending her leisure time with them as a Guide leader. “I got to learn great skills alongside my daughters. It also became a friendship thing for me – so when my daughters stopped, I continued.”

Originally from England, Margaret started with GirlGuiding in Wellington and then became a trainer. In 1990, she became National Training Advisor for the organisation and represented New Zealand at GirlGuiding’s international training forum in New York.

Margaret continues to volunteer for GirlGuiding, currently as the Alumnae Portfolio Holder, and is passionate about the organisation. “There are over 10 million Guides around the world – there is such a wonderful network of dedicated women with good values.”

Left | Margaret with her Kiwibank Local Hero Award.

Above | Margaret was Appointed as National Training Advisor in 1978.

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Against the current B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

Meet Jan Was, a former engineer known for tinkering. He is often found giving residents kayak rides in the Hobsonville harbour. “He’s a dangerous guy! He does all sorts,” his wife jokes.

Summerset at Monterey Park resident Jan Was is always working on something, whether it’s adapting his kayaks and setting up the village’s boating club, designing and building a radio-controlled model boat from scratch, or installing pathways and pulley systems at the waterfront for residents’ sea toys. Originally from the Netherlands, he and his wife Nora were among the first residents to move into

Summerset’s Hobsonville village two-and-a-half years ago.

With a background in electro-mechanical engineering, Jan has a flair for doing things that haven’t been done – if he can imagine it, he finds a way to make it happen. Jan says he has a passion for sea sports, sparked when his daughter introduced him to whitewater kayaking.

“From there I fell in love with sea kayaking and windsurfing, and still do a lot of it – I go out about once or twice a week in summer. A hobby I had was kite making, and I made one to pull my kayak along. It wasn’t long before I decided to add a sail to my kayak. Then, I went

Left | Nora and Jan Was enjoy the water by their Hobsonville villa.

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Above | Jan has many water and sea toys.

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to a boat show and saw a similar design, which I gave a test ride. I pestered my wife that I needed one, and two months later one arrived from California!”

Jan convinced Nora it would be a good idea if she joined him on the kayak, so he built a plastic seat on his new trimaran. “The first time I went out, everything was hunky dory, then we hit a wave and the seat came off,” Nora laughs.

Having perfected the design, Jan is now known for offering other residents rides and fishing trips in the kayak.

The couple sail around the Hobsonville harbour and have inspired other residents in the village to purchase kayaks and join them on their adventures – so much so, that Summerset at Monterey Park Boat Club (SMPBC) was created.

Jan began crafting pathways to the water and installed a boat ramp. He also built a rainwater

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“As soon as I have something new, my friends joke, ‘Well, how long until it will be different?’”

catchment, complete with a hose, to ensure waterfront users could rinse their boats after use.

“I made a rule that when people go out kayaking, we want to know when they’ll be back. We raise the SMPBC flag whenever we’re out on the water.” Jan and Nora then decided an annual boat regatta at the village was a must. A competition, complete with a winner’s trophy, was created by Jan, and residents enjoy a fun day out with a barbecue and picnic.

Jan has set up a workshop in his garage, where he keeps his hands busy. “Man can never have enough tools, toys or time,” he says.

Jan loves playing with his self-built radiocontrolled model boats, many of which are featured in the village centre. He comes up Above Left | Jan is part of the SMPBC.

with the boat’s design and sketches it, before drawing it into a 3D computer software program that enables him to measure the dimensions for materials.

“Then, I make most of the boat from tea tree wood. Let’s not talk about the kilos of sawdust it creates! Some boats take a year, and some have previously taken three.” The models are intricate, and Jan says he’s designed them to look and behave like their life-size original when they sail.

“Whenever we go away on holiday, we have to take all of his toys,” says Nora about Jan’s kayaks and boats. “I’ve done so many trips sitting at a weird angle because of all the toys!”

Above | Jan designs and builds model boats.

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Dreaming of

Cavendish Merv Dalrymple’s new villa at Summerset on Cavendish will be his third home since he got married in 1964. “I used to walk past the Casebrook village site when there were cows on the land. When I heard Summerset was building in the area, I Googled it, and thought, this won’t be a bad leg,” he says.

Merv and soon-to-be neighbours Rita Browne and Heather Hannah are three of the first 16 residents to move into their brand-new villas at Summerset’s second Christchurch village this month.

“Summerset on Cavendish is only quarter of a kilometre away from my home. I didn’t want to move someplace strange. It will be nice to move in,” Merv says.

For Rita, choosing to move to Summerset on Cavendish was easy because Casebrook is “her side of town”, with all the groups she belongs to close by. “I still remember the moment I decided now is the time to move. I’d been tossing up the decision for a year. I love company and I love people, and I’m involved in heaps of groups, but one winter night it was wet and dark and I thought, I don’t want to go out and drive to my event in this. You can do heaps at my age during the day, but at night you don’t tend to want to. At Summerset you have the freedom to be social in groups or stay in your villa and watch Coronation Street!”

Heather decided to move to the new Casebrook village as her home was getting too big for one person. “I know a lot of people living in retirement villages, and

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they’re all happy,” she says. “In a village, you can meet new people and you’ve still got your own space and gardens but you have help. You also have the added benefit of security and knowing you’re safe.”

“I’m excited to move in because it’s smaller than my house, and the people here are going to be great. I’m counting down the days! I’m also looking forward to getting in the pool.”

When completed, Summerset on Cavendish will offer 270 homes in a range of modern living options, including single-storey two- and three-bedroom villas, and serviced apartments as well as Summerset’s second award-winning memory care centre concept, where residents living with dementia have their own one-bedroom apartment.

Residents will have access to recreational facilities, including a bar, swimming pool, bowling green, library, hair salon and exercise room.

Above Top Left | An artist’s impression of the completed Summerset on Cavendish village centre.

Above Top Right | An artist’s impression of the villas at Summerset on Cavendish. Above Left | Resident Rita Browne.

Above Middle | Resident Heather Hannah.

Above Right | Resident Merv Dalrymple.

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Over 60 years of snipping B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

Sidney Gilroy is one of New Zealand’s oldest working hairdressers. Now 83, she has been cutting locks since she was 11 years old.

Sidney, who has a salon at Summerset by the Ranges in Levin, once owned five salons in the Manawatu region and says she loves the feeling of making someone look good. “I love hair,” she says. “I enjoy the interaction with people, and I’ve always said don’t do anything to others you wouldn’t do on yourself.”

Sidney started training as a hairdresser when she was 15 years old. “Back then, there were no recognised training programmes. You found a senior stylist and tried to learn as much as you could off them.”

In the 1960s, she and her husband, accountant Alec Gilroy, played an instrumental role in setting up apprenticeship and training programmes. Forming a committee with hairdressers from around New Zealand, they published a textbook and created practical hairdressing courses. Sidney’s career blossomed as Manawatu President of the New Zealand Hairdressing Association, and National President of Intercouiffure – a worldwide register of invited elite hairdressers. “It was an honour to be invited onto the register, and I was made a life member.”

In the 1980s, Sidney worked with the government to establish pre-hairdressing courses for at-risk kids. “My salons took on unemployed women

and teenagers who wanted to try hairdressing but hadn’t been successful in other jobs. They learnt time management, gained work experience and got into the routine of having a job. One girl completed her six months of training and went on to have her own salon. It was a very rewarding experience.”

SIDNEY ALSO TUTORED LOCAL HIGH S C H O O L S T U D E N T S . “ E V E R Y M O N D AY AFTERNOON, FOR THREE YEARS, I’D CLOSE DOWN MY SALON AND MEET WITH THE STUDENTS. ONE OF THEM WENT ON TO OWN ONE OF MY SALONS!”

When she decided to retire, Sidney sold her last remaining salon, but clients still called asking for haircuts. After hearing through the grapevine that Sidney wanted a place to cut hair on a casual basis, the village manager of Summerset by the Ranges offered her space at the village. “I cut at Summerset by the Ranges four days a week. People just wouldn’t let me retire; I’ve still got over 50 clients!”

Sidney sees village residents, as well as her own private clients. Hairdressing runs in the family, says Sidney. “My mother was a hairdresser and demonstrated for big companies like Wella, and my son is a hairdresser.”

Left | Hairdresser Sidney Gilroy works out of Summerset by the Ranges in Levin.

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Service fit for the Queen B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

A local charity that started as a one-woman band turned into a global network honoured by the Queen. Meet Erin McMenamin, the humble, albeit no-nonsense, brains behind SuperGrans.

When injury forced Erin McMenamin to take two years off from her boutique chocolate business, she had no idea that she’d create what would become a global charity deserving of a Queen’s Service Medal. Originally from an accounts background, the Summerset at the Course resident founded SuperGrans with the goal of passing on homemaking skills to younger people in need – including budgeting, cooking, cleaning and managing a home.

SuperGrans started in the Hutt Valley in 1994, and grew to a group of 25 mature volunteers across the Wellington region who saw anyone who needed help. “The visits to people’s homes from volunteers covered things as simple as folding clothes and putting them away once they’d been washed, to making a bed, planning meals, budgeting and thinking ahead,” says Erin.

The charity soon expanded to the Wairarapa and Levin, before reaching Dunedin and Gisborne. It now serves nine regions in New Zealand, as well as Canberra in Australia and regions in England.

“It was well worth it. You saw the difference in people,” reflects Erin. “There are two instances I remember well – both people were from

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broken marriages and had multiple problems.

They both ended up buying their own homes, which was brilliant.”

“It was a privilege to be able to help. The difference it made to me as a person was very marked. I started seeing people differently.”

Many of the skills Erin passed on to others had been passed on to her by her parents. “My mum taught all us kids how to cook and we had our night of cooking and our own jobs to do.”

Erin and her family were bewildered when she was awarded with a Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community in 2012. “Oh yes, I’d forgotten about that,” she laughs as she tries to brush the question off. “I had dinner at Government House, and met Camilla. I’d never seen so much silverware in my life,” she jokes.

“Even to this day I don’t understand why I got it. I don’t feel as though I’ve done anything different to what others may have done. I have a passion for people and helping people. That’s all.”

Erin worked with SuperGrans until she was 68, at which point she decided to retire.

“SuperGrans has worked with thousands of people over the years, and the need will never go away. There will always be people needing some kind of assistance, and that doesn’t have to be monetary all the time.”

Erin still volunteers her time to various community groups, projects and Trentham village initiatives. “I’m not very good at saying no, or sitting still, and I love meeting people. I like to stay busy!”

Opposite | Summerset at the Course resident Erin McMenamin was awarded a QSM for her charity, SuperGrans.

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Thank you to everyone who entered our annual resident photo competition. We received a number of high-calibre entries, every one of which wonderfully portrayed Summerset and its people, as well as the beauty of New Zealand.

We’re thrilled to showcase this year’s winners of our four categories: Life at Summerset, Your Summerset Village, Iconic Local Images, and Summerset People. The winners explain why they submitted their photographs, and what they like about their images.

Our Grand Prize winner, Terry McBeth from Summerset at the Course, Trentham, captured all categories in one iconic Kiwi image.

Congratulations to everyone who entered. We look forward to receiving your photographs next year.

TITLE: NOT THE WINDOW! PHOTOGRAPHER: TERRY MCBETH “Summerset allows and encourages you to enjoy yourself no matter what. This image of Summerset at the Course residents taken at a Boxing Day lunch barbeque is just that – people having fun, doing something they probably didn’t think they’d be doing. The batter really hit it and got the ball going!

“I’m really taken aback about being a Grand Prize winner. I’m glad the image stood out as a point of difference.”

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TITLE: WALKING THE DOG AT SUMMERSET, MONTEREY PARK PHOTOGRAPHER: PATSY SCHWABE

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“This is such a beautiful photo. On my bucket list is to continue to see the sunset, and Summerset at Monterey Park really shows it beautifully. I was enjoying the sunset when a resident walked past with their dog – it was perfect. To me, the image symbolises the beauty here. I’m a tramper and I love the bush, and seeing the water and the sunsets here gives me the nicety the bush used to.”

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TITLE: RENDEZVOUS AT VILLA 15 PHOTOGRAPHER: GRANT HITCHINGS “I used to write for a vintage car club, and I came across a story of a doctor, but I didn’t have a photo. I decided to stage and re-create one. It came out so well, and everyone loved it. So when the photo competition came up, I decided to do a similar thing again.

Summerset people are so nice, great, and friendly. I thought this photo was good to showcase the people and the gardens. Everyone was very helpful and were more than happy for me to set up an image. It was a lot of fun.”

TITLE: VAN OUTING – LICK THIS! PHOTOGRAPHER: JILL-MARIE JOHNSTON, NAPIER ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

TITLE: GOAT ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHER: JENNY TREZISE “I find Goat Island very photogenic. It’s a fabulous place and I often take visitors there. The area is very intriguing. I love the sea and water, and the place is off the beaten track. I thought it was an interesting shot – the trees get the big birds that nest in them, and you can see them feeding their chicks. It’s fascinating! I love photography as a hobby. I’m known as the paparazzi around Summerset Falls – I take photos of all the groups!”

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“This was such a fun day out. We were exploring Napier and the hills. It was a hot day, and we topped it off with ice cream – we enjoyed tasting some local produce (the ice cream was Rush Munroe’s). Nola’s mouth is always wide open with a smile. She enjoys going out and always has lots of fun. The van outings are typical of Summerset life – it’s great to see people who wouldn’t normally go out enjoy themselves. It’s such a fabulous image.”

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S TA F F P R O F I L E

Karlene Haddock B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

Aside from ensuring village life at Ellerslie runs smoothly, Karlene Haddock has a passion for triathlons, cheese sandwiches and her dog, Pixie.

Summerset at Heritage Park Office Manager Karlene Haddock likes the challenges provided by working in a developing village, and loves the residents she gets to work with even more. “Anything can happen, and it usually does. That’s the fun thing! No day is the same.”

Karlene has been at Summerset since 2016, after taking a break from her accountancy career to spend time with her two daughters. She enjoys developing relationships with residents, and says her high standards ensure she keeps things running smoothly.

KARLENE IS FROM O U R S U M M E R S E T AT H E R I TAG E PA R K VILLAGE

“I’ve always been good with numbers, so it’s been nice getting back into that again. I love knowing I’ve done everything I can to make a resident’s move-in experience a good one, and that I do get to make a difference.

You need to be able to turn your hand to anything that needs doing in

a developing village – I really enjoy coming to work!”

Ellerslie’s care centre is opening, and there are many people moving into the village. Karlene says she’s busy with document management, billing and helping residents with the process of moving in.

Karlene is known for her toasted cheese sandwiches and her exercise habits, both of which she admits she enjoys every day. “I love cheese and jam – if I were stuck on a desert island I’d take that! And I was involved with triathlons for many years. I’ve done the ocean swim from Rangitoto Island and the New York Marathon. I still swim, run and walk my labradoodle, Pixie.”

“A F T E R W O R K , I T ’ S A L L FA M I LY. I S P E N D A L O T O F T I M E AT M Y DAU G H T E RS’ S P O RT I N G E V E N TS, AND I LOVE SPENDING TIME W I T H T H E FA M I LY.”

Left | Karlene Haddock keeps village life at Ellerslie’s Summerset at Heritage Park running smoothly.

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OUR NEWS

TRENTHAM VILLAGE CENTRE OPENS

ROMEO AND JULIET TAKES STAGE

Summerset at the Course residents celebrated the opening of their new village centre in December. The facility marks an eagerly anticipated milestone in the journey to completing renovations at the village, says Village Manager David Jahnke.

Residents from Summerset’s three Wellington villages – Trentham, Aotea and Paraparaumu – took to the stage with professional actors in Nextstage Theatre’s production of romeojuliet@twilight early this month.

“This is not just a new building, but a social hub for the village. It won’t be used only for planned activities, but residents and their families and friends can pop in casually and socially.”

Residents have been using the village centre since the end of November. Facilities include the Divine Café, a library and a bar, and amenities such as pool and table-tennis tables, pétanque, and indoor and outdoor bowls.

“This is the heart and soul of the village. I’m really proud of what Summerset’s in-house development and design teams have come up with. The design, fit-out and theme are all related to racing, which ties in to the stunning views we have of the racecourse,” says David.

Barry Yandle, president of the residents’ committee at Trentham, says, “We never envisaged such a space. Residents are bringing family and friends to show it off.”

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Upper Hutt City Mayor Wayne Guppy attended the opening to cut the cake and speak to residents. “What great facilities to enjoy with your children and grandchildren! You all deserve the wonderful facilities you have here,” he enthused.

Trentham’s development will be completed this year with the addition of a pool and outdoor facilities such as mini-golf and a children’s playground.

While some of the residents have been avidly involved with theatre, others volunteered as a way to try something new. The show, a modern twist on Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet, highlighted and sparked conversation about the myths surrounding what it’s like to be an older person, elder abuse, euthanasia, greed and love in later life.

Trentham resident Celia Hulbert says she has been involved with theatre from a young age.

“I’ve done all sorts of things on and off. I wanted to be in romeojuliet@twilight because it was different, and there was a really neat twist in the story. I thought it was a good opportunity to get back into theatre again.”

Jean Morris and Brian Simpson from Summerset on the Coast haven’t been involved in theatre before, but decided they’d like to try something different. “It’s been a little bit unnerving and out of our comfort zone,” says Jean. “But we’ve enjoyed it more than we were expecting,” adds Brian.

Actress Geraldine Brophy adapted the old tale, and directed the show, which is set in a retirement village called Twilight.

Top | Trentham residents enjoyed a celebratory cake.

Botttom | Admiring the view from the balcony.

Romeo and Juliet, both in their 70s, meet in the village and fall in love. However, Juliet’s granddaughter Lady Capulet and her lawyer friend Paris want to break the couple up as they fear for Lady Capulet’s inheritance.

THE SHOW PLAYED IN LOWER HUTT’S LITTLE THEATRE ON 28 FEBRUARY AND 1, 2 AND 3 MARCH TO AN ENTERTAINED AUDIENCE.

Top | Summerset residents rehearse for romeojuliet@twilight.

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A NEW LOOK FOR FOOD IN OUR VILLAGES

CHRISTMAS PINE TREE GETS SEND-OFF

The food on offer in Summerset’s villages is really important to us and our residents, so we’ve partnered with three regionally based providers, along with an in-house team, to ensure we deliver food that is delicious and improves overall health and wellbeing.

Summerset was part of a heart-warming Christmas tale in December when a pine tree named Colin, which was planted on the proposed St Johns village development site, was farewelled.

In addition, well-known Wellington chef Ruth Pretty is working with our in-house teams at Paraparaumu and Levin to deliver exciting new recipes and menus.

White Tie Health Services, Kerr & Ladbrook Health Services and Cater Plus are now making meals for the care centres and cafés at the following villages:

All of our selected caterers are proven food operators, passionate about working in aged care, and have been chosen for their dedication to providing a more regionally focused menu in our villages, featuring wholesome, flavourful, delicious, and locally grown food. All food will be prepared on site by local chefs employed by the new food providers.

• Warkworth, Hobsonville, Ellerslie, Manukau, Karaka, Nelson, Dunedin, Wigram and Casebrook – White Tie

Look out for the feature on our new food providers in the June edition of Summerset Scene.

• Hamilton, Katikati, Taupo, Havelock North, Napier and New Plymouth – Kerr & Ladbrook • P almerston North, Wanganui, Trentham and Aotea – Cater Plus

Above | Chefs Artie and Julie from White Tie prepare food for Summerset residents in Ellerslie.

Colin was planted 28 years ago by site neighbour Tai Mitchell and his granddaughter Anne Veale (who was four years old at the time). It was a Christmas tree that Tai couldn’t bring himself to throw out onto the kerb once the festive season had ended, so it was put in the soil and dutifully watered by Anne.

When Anne heard that Summerset was planning to build a retirement village on the site, she contacted Summerset Development Manager Dylan Pell to ask if she could pay to have Colin felled and the top given to her grandmother as a Christmas present.

Dylan went a step further, offering to pay for Auckland arborist Craig Webb, and to fly Anne up from New Plymouth for the felling of Colin so she could present the tree to her grandmother.

“ I T S TA R T E D O F F A S T H E I R C H R I S T M A S TREE AND NOW IT’LL END AS THEIR C H R I ST M AS T R E E . I T’S C O M E F U L L C I R C L E ,” S A I D A N N E W H E N S H E G AV E COLIN TO HER GRANDMOTHER.

Summerset has applied to Auckland Council for resource consent to build 344 homes on the 2.5ha St Johns Road site. The site has stunning views to Rangitoto and central Auckland. The proposed village will include two- and three-bedroom villas and apartments, one-bedroom serviced apartments and high-quality rest-home and hospital care, as well as Summerset’s award-winning memory care centre concept.

Top Left | Anne, Dylan and Craig at Summerset’s St Johns development site.

Top right | Anne Veale with her grandmother, Anne Mitchell.

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PAT WRITES NOVEL OF MEMOIRS

SUMMERSET PUBLISHES BOOK

Summerset in the Vines held a book launch for resident author Pat Frykberg in November, which saw more than a hundred relatives, friends and community members travelling to hear about her latest achievement.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Summerset’s first village in Wanganui last November, we’re publishing Summerset: Loving the Life for 20 years.

“Sixty-four years ago, Doug and I emigrated from South Africa to Havelock North. Doug was in the South African Army for all of World War II and fought alongside the New Zealanders in North Africa and Italy. We could not accept nor live in post-war apartheid South Africa and we decided on New Zealand because of the admiration Doug had for the men he had met,” she says.

Although Pat is now a proud New Zealander, she felt she had to pay homage to her family’s past and leave a legacy behind for her grandchildren. “I started doing a lot of genealogy to find out more about our ancestors. We found out my mother had faked her age in 1895 before compulsory registration of births, marriages and deaths came into effect in South Africa. It was only when she passed away that we found out she was 93, not 84 like she’d told us. That’s what first inspired me to write my books,” Pat says.

Pat’s books can be found at the National Library of New Zealand, the New Zealand Society of Genealogy and Havelock North Library.

Above | Pat Frykberg signs copies at the launch of her

Opposite page | Beginning construction at Paraparaumu,

second book.

one of Summerset’s first villages.

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The book details the history of Summerset, which started in the 1990s, when the company’s founder, John O’Sullivan, went to visit his grandmother in an old-fashioned geriatric ward in Waikanae. She was in a large room with a number of people, all separated by plastic curtains between the beds.

John remembers stretching his arms out and being able to touch all the ‘walls’. “I started thinking. I knew there had to be an opportunity

LIVING TO 100

Many a Golden Afternoon follows Pat’s previous book, Many a Glorious Morning, and highlights her time in New Zealand as a South African immigrant.

Having moved around Namibia and South Africa for most of her life, Pat was used to change and starting afresh. She and Doug settled in Havelock North relatively smoothly, and appreciated the inclusive community and the sense of security the town offered.

A recent article in the UK’s The Telegraph reported that 25 percent of children born in the UK today can expect to reach the age of 100. The article provided humorous tips on making it to a century, including: ONE: Be a woman – males engage in risky behaviour and generally don’t live as long.

TWO: Stay in school – educated people live

for proper aged care, where everyone has their own room and facilities. Our nanas and grandads needed somewhere they could live with dignity,” he says. This was the start of Summerset.

The book delves into the first few years of Summerset, with commentary from John and first CEO Norah Barlow. It also looks at the private equity days of the company as it was prepared for public listing on the stock exchange in 2011. Residents, including Pat Callum, who has been at Paraparaumu village since it opened, talk about living at our villages.

We’re sending copies of the book to Summerset villages, so look out for it in your village library.

longer and make better choices (like not smoking). THREE: Take up golf – walking around outside for 4–5 hours has to be good for you.

We’d love to hear your tips on increasing your chances of becoming a centenarian. Send them to magazine@summerset.co.nz, and we will publish the top 10 in the Winter Issue of Summerset Scene.

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R E C I P E S BY JA N B I LTO N

DELICIOUS RECIPES

AUTUMN enticements TRYI

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TO M ATO & I TA L I A N B E A N SO U P SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil

Add the onion and carrot, and sauté on a

1 carrot, diced

low heat, until softened – about 10 minutes.

800g can whole tomatoes in juice 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Cooler days also encourage us to think soups rather than salads, and sharing a pot of healthy soup is a great way to enjoy time with your Summerset friends.

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The perfect accompaniment for coffee is a delicious light cheese muffin. Each muffin can be wrapped in plastic film and stored in an airtight container in the freezer – ready to microwave for 30 seconds whenever you feel the urge to enjoy the great taste of cheese.

And for Easter, you can surprise your friends or family with savoury or sweet French toast prepared from hot cross buns.

Easy – and, oh, so deliciously different.

Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan.

1 onion, diced

1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes

With the memories of summer’s pleasures fading fast and the woes of winter lying in wait, now is the time to make the most of the mellow fruitfulness of autumn. Feijoas, figs, nashi, passionfruit and persimmon, along with the first kiwifruit, are just a few delicious options for snacks, breakfasts and desserts.

METHOD

4 cloves garlic, finely sliced flaky sea salt to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 cups vegetable stock 400g can cannellini beans, drained 2–3 cups sliced spinach leaves (or deveined, sliced kale)

Add the tomatoes, mashing them up a little. Add the chilli flakes, fennel seeds, garlic and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until thickened. Add the vinegar, stock and drained beans. Simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavours to mellow.

Just before serving, stir in the spinach or kale and cook until wilted. Makes about 8 cups.

TIPS Great garnished with croutons or finely grated Parmesan cheese. The soup may be frozen in batches without the spinach or kale.

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HOT CROSS BUN FRENCH TOAST

LIGHT CHEESE MUFFINS

SERVES 2

SERVES 9

Choose traditional buns rather than those with chocolate.

Your Summerset friends will be lining up for these. The muffin tops can be garnished with

INGREDIENTS 2 hot cross buns, split in half crosswise 1/2 cup cream 2 small eggs finely grated rind of an orange 2–4 tablespoons table spread or butter TIPS

METHOD Place the split buns in a single layer on the base of a shallow pan. Whisk the cream, eggs and orange rind until well combined.

Pour evenly over the buns. Turn the buns

chopped bacon, herbs or sliced sundried tomatoes before baking. Buttermilk keeps these muffins light.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1/2 cup canola oil or other mild-flavoured

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly oil a

vegetable oil

nine-hole muffin pan. Combine the oil, buttermilk and eggs in a bowl, beating until

to ensure they are well coated. Cover and

1/2 cup buttermilk

refrigerate overnight or for several hours.

2 large eggs

well mixed. Sift in the flour and salt, then

Melt the table spread in a large non-stick

2 cups self-raising flour

add the cheese. Mix until just combined.

Flavour the whipped cream with a little

frying pan. Pan-fry the buns until they are

1/2 teaspoon salt

ground cinnamon, if preferred.

golden on both sides and the egg mixture

1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheddar cheese

has set.

Toppings: Serve with grilled bacon and maple syrup for breakfast or brunch, or with fresh fruit and whipped cream or ice cream and maple syrup for dessert.

Spoon into the muffin holes and bake until golden or a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean – about 15 minutes.

TIPS Fill any empty muffin holes with water before baking. This will provide a little extra moisture in the oven to help the muffins rise.

Buttermilk can be used in pikelets and quick breads, for marinating chicken, and in smoothies and salad dressings. Any that is left over can be frozen in ice-cube trays.

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A RT I C L E BY LY N DA H A L L I N A N

IN THE GARDEN

fruitful

harvests IF YOUR EYES ARE BIGGER THAN YOUR BACKYARD, ADVISES LYNDA HALLINAN, PLANT DWARF FRUIT TREES IN POTS

What must real estate agents make of gardeners? While most house hunters count bedrooms and bathrooms, prospective buyers with green fingers demand to know the soil type, sun orientation and whether there’s Oxalis in the flower beds. Faded carpet can be lifted and dated wallpaper easily stripped off, but heavy clay or a sighting of Convolvulus can soon put the kibosh on a potential sale.

‘Starkrimson’ pears, almonds, peaches, nectarines, plums, and ‘Liberty’ and ‘Granny Smith’ apples. ‘Liberty’ is a joy to behold – a disease-resistant American variety with small, crisp, shiny red fruit that’s delicious fresh off the branch – and ‘Granny Smith’ is a versatile, reliable and attractive variety if you have room for only one fruit tree.

Small house, big garden: that’s my rule of thumb, although I’ve taken it to the extreme here at Foggydale Farm in the Hunua Ranges, southeast of Auckland. Our house is just 70m2, with a 22ha backyard I share with sheep, pigs, chooks and a motley crew of Belted Galloway cattle.

But before I moved to the country, I lived in a wee workingman’s cottage in central Auckland – the only bedroom was smaller than most modern walk-in wardrobes. Despite its do-up status, I was sold on the place as soon as I did a stocktake of the garden.

A stone’s throw from one of the city’s busiest motorways, my urban Garden of Eden wasn’t particularly peaceful but it was fringed with mature fruit trees, including avocados, an heirloom ‘Gravenstein’ apple, figs, loquats, plums, elderberries, bananas and a beautiful old ‘Bartlett’ pear that kept me and all the neighbourhood birds well fed. I picked pears by the wheelbarrowload.

To that fruit salad I added grafted trees with Lilliputian proportions, such as dwarf ‘Pixzee’ peaches, ‘Blush Babe’ apples, ‘Nectar Babe’ nectarines, ‘Maypole’ crabs and compact citruses on ‘Flying Dragon’ rootstock. By the time I’d satisfied my gluttonous intentions (I’ll have one of everything, thanks!), my edible inventory ran to 95 fruit trees and berry bushes.

Then I sold up, and the new owners bulldozed the section to make way for a new villa.

These things happen – we all move on eventually – but when I shifted to Foggydale Farm, planting a paddock-sized orchard was my first winter priority. I bedded in bareroot

Modern plant breeders are big on small trees, releasing natural midgets such as the pear ‘Garden Belle’, ‘Aprigold’ apricots and ‘Autento’ apples, none of which grows taller than 3m.

Citrus trees, especially ‘Meyer’ lemons, ‘Tahitian’ limes and ‘Satsuma’ mandarins, also live quite happily in large containers. Regular watering in summer and a twice-yearly application of slow-release fertiliser, in mid-spring and late summer, keeps them sweet.

Despite the sunny climate, the clay soil at Summerset in the Bay in Napier makes life hard on citruses – “Our lemons are only waist-high, despite having been here at least 12 years,” says

Left and Above | Photos by Sally Tagg.

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gardener Matt Wallace – but feijoas and olives flourish on a limestone base. In late autumn, residents band together to harvest the olives, which are then pressed to make oil to sell at fundraising fairs.

At Summerset Down the Lane in Hamilton, ‘Black Doris’ plums, apples and feijoas are dotted about the grounds, with lemons, oranges and a small but prolific mandarin, known affectionately as “the hidden one”, tucked away at the back of the village. “Some residents take ownership of the fruit trees closest to their villas, getting involved with pruning and being quick to report problems,” says Village Manager Cecilia Storm.

“Oh yes,” chuckles Dulcie McArthur, the head gardener at Summerset in the Sun in Nelson, “I’ve got 400 bosses and every one has an opinion on how best to prune ‘their’ fruit trees.”

My grandfathers weren’t afraid to wield a pruning saw, and didn’t take kindly to interference from my grandmothers (unless it was with a cup of tea), so I can just imagine Dulcie, up a ladder with her loppers, being offered pruning hints from below.

from jars of marmalade to pear and ginger chutney, apple sauce, ‘Damson’ jam and ‘Black Doris’ compote for winter porridge.

At Summerset in the Sun, ripe fruit is popped on the front desk with a ‘help yourself’ sign. “No

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As a plus, ‘Blackboy’ peaches come true from seed, which means if you’re given a particularly delicious peach this autumn, you can crack open the pit, sow the seed inside, and – all going to plan – harvest your own fruit within five years.

treats

Easter is a fabulous reason to get together with village friends for hot cross buns and a cup of tea. These little paper-cup baskets will make a decorative addition to your festive table, or the perfect gift for your friends and family. They’re quick and easy to make, and are also perfect for Easter egg hunts if your grandchildren pop in for a visit! Purchase some pretty printed cups, or decorate plain ones – you could even name them.

SU P P L I E S N E E D E D • Paper cups – printed or plain • Paper or plastic straws

I confess I’ve been a little lax when it comes to pruning my own ‘Blackboy’ peaches, so at this time of the year you’ll inevitably find me balanced precariously on the top rung of our ladder, waving a long pole with a wire basket overhead. I don’t mind when the birds raid my pears or peck holes in my plums, but I can’t bear to miss out on even a single heirloom ‘Blackboy’, its fuzzy brown skin concealing deep blood-red flesh.

• 30cm pipe cleaners, one per cup

Said the actor Will Rogers, “You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes, because that’s where the fruit is.”

2. Thread the pipe cleaner through the trimmed paper straw. Make sure the straw is in the centre of the pipe cleaner, then turn each end of the pipe cleaner down 90 degrees.

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p o ts a n d b u lb s in g n ri e w lo in fi rs t, s p ri n g -f e s ia s g o e • P la n t fr d n a s. ffo d il s hy a c in th beds. Da li p s a n d tu y b d nd fo ll owe a n s ie s a d u la s , p n le a c , s m a ri g o ld lo u r.

• Po t u p s ta n t c o in r fo s u th n a ngs ly po c t s e e d li a s . P ro te ic s s la r il ra b c a te rp w in te r b u tt e rf ly • P la n t e g a b b a it e c h. fro m w h ect mes w it h in s el e g a dam n c e fe n n a n d F lo re t o o tr e e a rro ts , b • S ow c e n’, d ire c t.

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CRAFT CORNER

• Skewer • Shredded paper (or paper to make your own) • Chocolate eggs or small Easter treats

METHOD 1. Lay a straw across the top of the cup and use a pencil to mark its width. This is the length of your handle. Cut the straw to size.

3. Use the skewer to make two holes in the paper cup, approximately 1cm from the rim and on opposite sides.

4. Push one end of the pipe cleaner through the hole from the outside of the cup to the inside. Allow 3cm of pipe cleaner inside the cup, and twist, knot and secure it there.

Repeat on the other side of the cup. The handle should now be attached.

STEP 2

Then, of course, there’s the primeval pleasure that comes from putting away surplus fruit for winter. My grandmothers, both frugal farming wives with more mouths to feed than money to feed them, were dab hands at preserving.

Nothing went to waste; they made everything,

Dulcie says the most popular fruit is peaches.

“Our ‘Golden Queens’ have on and off years, but the best fruiting trees by far here are the heritage ‘Blackboy’ peaches. Every year, without fail, they are laden.”

EASTER

STEP 1

I suspect we develop protective feelings for fruit trees because, like children, they need nurturing to reach their potential. They also appeal at a sensory level. There’s the beauty and optimism of dainty spring blossoms, the flavour and fragrance of tree-ripened fruit, and, as a bonus, flaming autumn colours. Persimmons are particularly pyrotechnic, while at Jackson Orchards near Cromwell, thousands of espaliered apricot trees have become quite a tourist attraction for busloads of autumn visitors.

one likes to see anything go to waste,” says Dulcie. “Even the crab apples are picked and made into jams and jellies for a gold coin donation.” There’s quite a variety, too, from ‘Black Doris’ and ‘Burbank’ plums to ‘Conference’ pears, figs, feijoas, citrus and sweet cherries.

“We keep our nets at the ready, otherwise every year we have to fight the birds for the cherries,” she says.

5. Fill the cup with shredded paper, or create your own by cutting long strips. Add a chocolate egg or two, or a couple of treats.

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T H E R E ST O F T H E I R L I V E S by Je a n - Pa u l D i d i e r la u re n t

I N A JA M by Kris ten Day In a Jam is a fantastic Kiwi guide for the novice preserver, which unlike international books uses ingredients that are readily available in New Zealand.

A great introduction clearly explains the unique differences between jam, jelly, marmalade and curd.

A thorough overview gives insight about pectin and the differing levels found in fruits, and provides a recipe for making your own pectin from apples.

Comprehensive instructions then guide the novice on setting up equipment and the importance of sterilising jars.

Jean-Paul Didierlaurent’s debut novel, The Reader on the 6.27, was enchanting, and his second novel, The Rest of Their Lives, is even easier to fall in love with.

The Rest of Their Lives follows the story of an unlikely group of characters.

Ambroise is an embalmer, living in a small French town with his feisty grandmother, Beth. He spends more time with the dead than he does with the living, and despite being a good-looking and personable young man, his profession is the kiss of death to any serious relationships. Most women bolt when they discover what he does, or become unhealthily interested, causing his relationships to end quickly. Even his estranged father, who has a Nobel Prize in Medicine, despises Ambroise’s choice of vocation.

At the same time, Manelle spends her days caring for the elderly in their homes. She has a mixture of clients, most of whom she adores spending time with, and at least one who works to make her life difficult. There isn’t much energy left after a busy day, so she spends her evenings at home alone.

Macmillan RRP $34.99

But then Ambroise and Manelle’s worlds collide when 82-year-old retired chef Samuel decides to take a trip to Switzerland. This becomes a road trip like no other, with Beth also in the thick of things.

Filled with practical advice, the interesting and varied recipes are accompanied by lovely photos, and the last section of the book – titled ‘Companion Pieces’ – is full of delicious ways in which the jams and curds can be used in baking. On the downside, while the overall presentation is stunning, some recipes may be a bit hard to read. A guide on when fruits are in season would also have been useful, although this is something the preserver will discover through experience.

Bateman Publishing RRP $29.99

This is a charming novel that celebrates and affirms life. The characters are colourful and completely loveable, and just as the storyline looks like it is heading in one direction, a welcome surprise takes it down a completely different road, beautifully drawing together a number of strands. This is a novel with wonderful characters, and ultimately imparts a sense of joy at how precious life is.

T H E N EC E SSA RY A N G E L by C. K . Ste a d

A S H O RT H I STO RY O F T H E N E W Z E A L A N D WA RS

by G ordon Mc La uc h l a n

A skilfully written literary novel, The Necessary Angel takes us into the world of books, with a tale peopled by academics, writers and lecturers immersed in literature. Set in 2014, it follows the story of Max, an expat Kiwi who has “lived in Paris long enough to feel at ease” and is married to a French woman.

However, Max is estranged from his wife, living in a downstairs apartment while she lives with the children upstairs in the same building.

Gordon McLauchlan is the author of more than 20 books. His latest is a short, accessible history of the New Zealand Wars, which, as he says in his introduction, he hopes will help readers understand the nineteenth-century conflict and how it has influenced who we are as New Zealanders today.

Living in relationship limbo, Max is drawn to several women. The story follows his liaisons and infidelities in a world where literary criticism is a key part of the story. The novel also plays on issues of terrorism and migration in Europe.

When an artwork is stolen, the novel takes off in a new direction as a mystery, and the reader is rewarded by a surprising, satisfying twist at the end. Paris comes vividly to life as we follow the characters through the backstreets and courtyards.

Allen and Unwin RRP $36.99

The Necessary Angel is C.K. Stead’s first novel in five years, and it shows a writer in masterful control of his material. It is not a quick read, but an intricate story that has love and fidelity at its core. It is also a novel about literature and the importance of books in everyday life. Although the pages burst with discussions between the characters about books, readers shouldn’t worry if they are not familiar with all the works – this is an interesting aspect of the novel whether you have read the books or not.

C.K. Stead has won many awards for his writing, and I predict he will win more for The Necessary Angel. This is an edgy and intellectual novel; elegant fiction that inspires curiosity to turn the pages.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Bateman Publishing RRP $29.99

The opening chapter sets the context of the New Zealand Wars – first, the high loss of life being suffered by Māori, and second, the power of the British Empire at its peak, as it expanded into other countries. Colonial settlers came to New Zealand seeking a better life for themselves, but skirmishes between Māori and Pākehā became inevitable around problems over land ownership, escalating to war in some areas. McLauchlan addresses reasons for the struggle between Māori and colonial powers, highlights major battles, discusses the consequences for New Zealand, and examines the way the British consistently underestimated Māori and their fighting abilities – where, in fact, Māori were disciplined, strategic fighters with formidable pā defences. The wars present a history of misunderstandings and conflict, fierce battles and terrible utu, but also bravery and people doing their best to achieve peace. A Short History of the New Zealand Wars is a fascinating read that will appeal to a wide range of people, and is a fabulous introduction to this period of New Zealand history.

R E V I E WS BY N Z B O O K LOV E RS W W W. N Z B O O K LOV E RS.C O. N Z

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ARTICLE BY KRIS TYNAN

FASHION

H E A LT H

STYLE AS SUMMER FADES, IT’S TIME TO LIGHT UP AUTUMN WITH GOLD AND SILVER. HERE’S HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY.

EXERCISE IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE

IS SITTING THE NEW SMOKING?

The ‘bird-dog’ is one of the most commonly recommended exercises for older adults. It challenges your balance and strengthens your core. Having a strong core is like having a good foundation upon which to build your house – if the foundations are not right, things won’t be too stable in other areas! The bird-dog technique:

Emerging research suggests that prolonged sitting can be as bad for our health as smoking.

It gives three compelling reasons to take regular butt breaks:

1. G et on all fours to adopt a ‘table top’ position. You can do this on a bed or bench if you have difficulty getting onto and up from the floor.

2. I magine you are balancing a glass of wine on your back. As you do so, extend one arm out in front of you to shoulder height.

If you wear your special gold and silver jewellery all the time, it can become dulled by exposure to dust, dirt and moisturisers, especially if you’ve been diligent about applying sunscreen all summer. While you can take it to a specialist jeweller for a deep clean and polish, it’s easy to perform a DIY job at home using everyday ingredients to bring the sparkle back.

Gold jewellery, including rings set with precious or semi-precious gemstones, can be cleaned in warm, soapy water. Fill a bowl of water and set it on a table to lessen the risk of accidentally losing anything down the plughole! Use an old, soft toothbrush to clean gently around the settings, then rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.

You can also clean gold and gemstone jewellery by dropping it into a jar or bowl of undiluted white vinegar. Let it sit in the vinegar for 10 minutes, shaking the jar or stirring the bowl occasionally, then rinse well with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

If you have silver jewellery, this magic trick will make it gleam again. Line a small tray or dish with foil, then lay the jewellery on top. Sprinkle over about half a cup of baking soda, then pour boiling water from the kettle over the top and watch as the baking soda fizzes. Wait a couple of minutes, then flip the jewellery over to clean the other side. Carefully pour off the solution, then rinse the jewellery with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

3. Return your arm to the floor. Now extend the other arm.

4. M ake things harder – at the same time as you extend one arm in front of you, extend the opposite leg behind you to hip height.

5. Swap over the arms and legs you’re extending.

6. Repeat the exercise 8–10 times.

ONE: After as little as 10–20 minutes sitting on our rear end, our metabolism slows down, making blood-sugar management more difficult and fat storage more likely.

TWO: Because the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain is much more efficient when movement is involved, our brain ‘downshifts’ when we are sitting, making it more difficult to pay attention.

THREE: Our posture when seated (or slumped) is far from ideal and can lead to back and neck pain.

Simple ‘butt break’ movements: • M arch in place, tapping your opposite knee with alternate hands.

• D o a volcano stretch – start with hands, palms together, in heart centre, then reach high and sweep the arms around to your side. Repeat.

• G et your hips moving. Use a hula hoop, and also include figure-of-eight and side-to-side movements.

• Try some torso turns, side bends and shoulder rolls.

• D o a little toe-tapping, or touch the heel and then the toe to the ground.

Above | Summerset Scene editor, Emily, demonstrates the bird-dog.

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of the Day’ puzzle on the wall (and you’ll get a jet plane lolly for your efforts).

TRAVEL LOG

For a casual evening meal, The Smokehouse on Mapua Wharf is a local icon that doesn’t disappoint. It sells a range of premium seafood that is mānuka-smoked in traditional brick kilns. The tasty selection can be eaten on the spot with chips, or taken away.

MAPUA

Located on the Waimea Inlet and conveniently nestled between bustling Nelson and the iconic Abel Tasman National Park, the tiny settlement of Mapua is a relaxing base for exploring the sunny top of the South Island. Mapua is Māori for ‘abundance’, and the name couldn’t be more apt.

ACCOMMODATION

EATING

Just minutes away from the bustle of Mapua Wharf, on Higgs Road, you’ll find For Puffed Pedallers. This B&B-style accommodation was named for those travelling the Great Taste Trail bike route that runs through Mapua, although hosts Coralie and Paul welcome all travellers.

The accommodation is comfortable, private and peaceful. Sit and relax in the couple’s exquisite garden, join them for a chat in the living room or wander down the hill to explore the dining options on offer at Mapua Wharf.

Start the morning at Mapua Wharf for a choice of classy establishments offering everything from muesli and smoothies to cooked breakfasts.

The seaside location is perfect for lingering over the morning paper with an extra coffee.

If you’re seeking a more independent stay, there are a number of baches available for rent around Mapua Wharf, a popular option with many visitors. Browse websites such as airbnb.co.nz or bookabach.co.nz to find a selection of holiday homes, from cosy seaside getaways to spacious contemporary houses fit for the kids and grandkids.

Top | The tranquil Mapua Wharf.

Photo by: Chocolate Dog Photography

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Before heading off on one of the many nearby day adventures, check out Mapua Village Bakery for lunch provisions. Open from 7.30am daily on Aranui Road, it has a great selection of rolls, sandwiches, gourmet pies and treats. Pop into the nearby Four Square supermarket to add fruit, cheese, drinks and other items for a picnic.

RESIDENT OPINIONS

ACTIVITIES Located on the Great Taste Trail bike route, Mapua is an ideal place to hire a couple of bikes (or E-bikes) and explore the well-formed cycleway, which heads to Nelson, Motueka or Kaiteriteri.

Pop into Trail Journeys on Mapua Wharf for everything you need for an independent day hire or to book a guided day trip through local wineries. You can also purchase your Mapua Ferry tickets here if you’re heading across the inlet to explore Rabbit Island.

If you fancy a round of golf at one of New Zealand’s most picturesque greens, Tasman Golf Club is for you. A quick 15-minute drive north of Mapua will bring you to the challenging nine-hole course. The club welcomes visitors with a daily green fee, which allows you to spend as much time as you like enjoying the stunning location as well as the golf.

Easter visitors won’t be able to miss the Mapua Easter Fair, an annual fundraising event that has been running on Easter Sunday for more than 30 years. This family day out features over 200 stalls selling arts, crafts, garden items, food and second-hand goods, as well as all the traditional fair attractions.

Come evening, the Sprig & Fern Tavern on Aranui Road is a local favourite. The spacious gastro-pub resides in a historic schoolhouse MAPUA STATISTICS

and offers a delicious take on fish and chips, salads, burgers and pizzas. The range of local wines and own Nelson-brewed craft beers is impressive, as is the top-notch service.

Wordsmiths be warned: you won’t be able to leave until you’ve solved the ‘Nine-letter Word

Region | Tasman Airport | Served by Nelson Airport Main road | State Highway 60 Population | 2,220

Colleen and Roy Sew Hoy SUMMERSET AT WIGRAM

“Our friends live in Nelson, and we visit at least once a year. We often potter out to Mapua – we love the seafood there! It’s a lovely spot, and there are lots of boutique places. It’s a little village and a very Kiwi place. There’s a wee brewery, and a nice homeware place which I usually make a beeline for! One time we visited, we hopped on the boat and went to Rabbit Island, which was a brilliant trip.”

Betty Van Rooyen SUMMERSET IN THE SUN

“Mapua is a very special place. I moved here in 2001 and I’ve been visiting ever since. I go about once a month – it’s a must for taking visitors! It’s a short, easy and very pretty drive. There are some amazing restaurants, and they’ve redone the shopping complex so it’s very attractive and right on the sea. Just up the road is a shop called Tessa Mae’s. It’s a magnet – you can’t go to Mapua without going there. As soon as I say I’m going to Mapua, the car is full!”

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PUZZLES

BRAIN TEASE

SPLITDECISION

Reveal a completed crossword by deleting one of the two letters in each divided square.

TARGET

Good 28 Very Good 36 Excellent 42+

C B N A I A O L T

WORDWHEEL WordWheel 4

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Insert one letter in eachWordWheel puzzle to make a nine-letter I R word

P EWordWheel T I

Add one letter to complete a nineletter word, reading clockwise or anticlockwise. Previous solution: FLOWERING

3 CROSSWORD

ACROSS: 1 Copious, 4 Peeping Tom, 9 Attract, 13 Deck, 14 Impair, 15 Voodoo, 16 Command, 19 Telephoned, 20 Depleted, 21 Major, 24 Snails, 25 Endear, 27 Classmate, 32 Sapphire, 33 Squint, 34 Gesture, 38 Fletcher, 39 Locate, 40 Earn, 41 Vague, 42 Diets, 45 Run the gauntlet, 52 Balsa, 55 Herbs, 56 Eden, 57 Enough, 58 Vigorous, 61 Ignored, 62 Triple, 63 Insecure, 66 Astronomy, 68 Dreary, 69 Sprout, 73 Tepid, 74 Golf club, 76 Accelerate, 81 Trumpet, 82 Tomato, 83 Lodger, 84 Bier, 85 Regrets, 86 Understood, 87 Tolstoy.

DOWN: 1 Cadet, 2 Peculiar, 3 Summon, 4 Phase, 5 Ears, 6 Invader, 7 Groups, 8 Ozone, 10 Took, 11 Remnant, 12 Censor, 17 Appliances, 18 Sense, 22 Behemoth, 23 Impel, 24 Stuffed, 26 Nail, 28 Lenient, 29 Appear, 30 Bureau, 31 Argues, 33 Slang, 35 Tiara, 36 Cede, 37 True, 43 Ice age, 44 Taboo, 46 Undo, 47 Tantrum, 48 Exempt, 49 Above, 50 Negligee, 51 Twitch, 52 Biographer, 53 Lion, 54 Assault, 59 Zebra, 60 User, 64 Snoop, 65 Botanist, 67 Swimmer, 68 Dubious, 70 Decree, 71 Please, 72 Deceit, 75 Frown, 77 Coded, 78 Early, 79 Bent, 80 Alto.

WORDWHEEL: 1. REPRODUCE. 2. IRREGULAR. 3. ACQUITTAL.

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T A U C

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Add one letter to complete a nineletter word, reading clockwise or anticlockwise. Previous solution: REPRODUCE

Add one letter to complete a nineletter word, reading clockwise or

anticlockwise.

CODECRACKER

SPLIT DECISION

Previous solution: IRREGULAR

TARGET ablation actin action albino alit anabolic anti antic atonic bail bait bint biota blain boil botanic BOTANICAL cabin cation ciao coati coil coin coital icon into iota laic lain lanai liana linac lino lint lion loin loti nail noil obit obtain oilcan otic tail toil tonic

How many words of four letters or more can you make? Each letter must be used only once and all words must contain the centre letter.

The nine-letter word will definitely be familiar to you.

No words starting with a capital are allowed, no plurals ending in s unless the word is also a verb.

All puzzles copyright The Puzzle Company

ACROSS 1 Plentiful (7) 4 Clandestine observer (7,3) 9 Draw attention (7) 13 Floor on ship (4) 14 Make imperfect (6) 15 Black magic (6) 16 Order (7) 19 Called (10) 20 Used up (8) 21 Army officer (5) 24 Shelled creatures (6) 25 Cause to be liked (6) 27 Fellow student (9) 32 Gemstone (8) 33 Look with half-closed eyes (6) 34 Signal (7) 38 Maker of arrows (8) 39 Find (6) 40 Gain by work (4) 41 Indistinct (5) 42 Tides (anag) (5) 45 Be hounded on all sides; endure an onslaught of criticism (3,3,8)

52 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 66 68 69 73 74 76 81 82 83 84 85 86 87

Modeller’s wood (5) Food-flavouring plants (5) Biblical garden (4) Sufficient (6) Energetic (8) Snubbed (7) Threefold (6) Lacking self-confidence or assurance (8) Scientific star study (9) Dull and depressing (6) New shoot (6) Lukewarm (5) Wood or iron, for example (4,4) Speed up (10) Blown instrument (7) Red fruit (6) Live-in tenant (6) Coffin stand (4) Pangs of conscience (7) Grasped (10) Russian writer (7)

DOWN 1 Trainee (5) 2 Odd (8) 3 Send for (6) 4 Distinct period; stage (5) 5 Cereal heads (4) 6 Raider (7) 7 Classifies (6) 8 Stratospheric gas (5) 10 Stole (4) 11 Leftover (7) 12 Film cutter (6) 17 Domestic machines (10) 18 Feel (5) 22 Enormous creature (8) 23 Drive forward (5) 24 Crammed full (7) 26 Steel pin (4) 28 Showing tolerance (7) 29 Seem (6) 30 Writing desk (6) 31 Quarrels (6) 33 Jargon (5) 35 Jewelled headdress (5) 36 Yield (4) 37 Accurate (4)

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Bygone period (3,3) Forbidden (5) Loosen (4) Temper fit (7) Not liable to (6) Over (5) Woman’s garment (8) Small quick spasm (6) Life story writer (10) Big cat (4) Attack (7) Striped animal (5) Consumer (4) Pry (5) Studier of plants (8) Bather (7) Open to doubt or suspicion (7) Edict (6) Make happy (6) Fraudulence (6) Scowl (5) In cipher (5) Premature (5) Bowed (4) Singing voice (4)

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AROUND

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Directory AUCKLAND

M A N U WAT U _ WA N G A N U I

Summerset Falls

Summerset in the River City

31 Mansel Drive, Warkworth 0910 Phone (09) 425 1200

40 Burton Avenue, Wanganui East, Wanganui 4500 Phone (06) 343 3133

Summerset at Monterey Park

Summerset on Summerhill

1 Squadron Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618 Phone (09) 951 8920

180 Ruapehu Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4410 Phone (06) 354 4964

Summerset at Heritage Park

Summerset by the Ranges

8 Harrison Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1060 Phone (09) 950 7960

102 Liverpool Street, Levin 5510 Phone (06) 367 0337

Summerset by the Park

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7 Flat Bush School Road, Flat Bush 2019 Phone (09) 272 3950

WELLINGTON

Summerset at Karaka

104 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu 5032 Phone (04) 298 3540

49 Pararekau Road, Karaka 2580 Phone (09) 951 8900 Summerset Parnell*

23 Cheshire Street, Parnell 1052 Phone (09) 950 8212 Summerset St Johns*

188 St Johns Road, St Johns 1072 Phone (09) 950 7982

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visited in January.

Boulcott’s Farm, Military Road, Lower Hutt 5010 Phone (04) 894 7374

Kimbrae Drive, Hamilton 3281 Phone (07) 981 7822

NELSON

Summerset by the Lake

16 Sargeson Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011 Phone (03) 538 0000

7 Take a dip: Relaxing has never been so easy! Napier residents unwind at Ocean Spa for an afternoon.

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Summerset in the Sun

Summerset Richmond*

1 Hill Street North, Richmond, Nelson 7020 Phone (03) 744 3432 CANTERBURY Summerset at Wigram

H AW K E ’ S B AY

135 Awatea Road, Wigram, Christchurch 8025 Phone (03) 741 0870

Summerset in the Bay

Summerset Avonhead*

79 Merlot Drive, Greenmeadows, Napier 4112 Phone (06) 845 2840

120 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042 Phone (03) 357 3202

Summerset in the Orchard

Summerset on Cavendish

1228 Ada Street, Parkvale, Hastings 4122 Phone (06) 974 1310 Summerset in the Vines

249 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 4130 Phone (06) 877 1185

5 Peaceful places: A trip to Ngatea Water Gardens was an idyllic escape for Hamilton residents on a hot

February day. 6 Vroom Vroom: Wigram resident Ray Eder was given a ride around town by his grandson. What a bike!

Summerset at the Course

Summerset Lower Hutt*

181 Park Road, Katikati 3129 Phone (07) 985 6890

so easy… 4 Smell the flowers: A trip to a local lavender farm was a sweet-smelling delight for Hamilton residents when they

15 Aotea Drive, Aotea, Porirua 5024 Phone (04) 235 0011

206 Dixon Road, Hamilton 3206 Phone (07) 843 0157

Summerset by the Sea

3 A quick ride: AvantiPlus brought their new E-bikes to Summerset in the Sun – they were a hit! Riding a bike has never been

Summerset at Aotea

Summerset down the Lane

B AY O F P L E N T Y

residents George and Jill enjoyed a swim in the pool every day in summer – rain or shine, they love the water!

Bluff Road, Kenepuru, Porirua 5022 Phone (04) 230 6722

20 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018 Phone (04) 527 2980

2 Wharewaka Road, Wharewaka, Taupo 3330 Phone (07) 376 9470

1 Birthday Smile: Jean celebrated her 99th birthday at Summerset in the River City in January. 2 Splish Splash: Nelson

Summerset Kenepuru*

WA I K AT O

Summerset Rototuna

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Summerset on the Coast

TA R A N A K I

147 Cavendish Road, Casebrook, Christchurch 8051 Phone (03) 741 3340 O TA G O

Summerset at Bishopscourt

36 Shetland Street, Wakari, Dunedin 9010 Phone (03) 950 3110

Summerset Mountain View

35 Fernbrook Drive, Vogeltown, New Plymouth 4310 Phone (06) 824 8900

* Proposed village

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