Summerset Scene Winter 2018, Issue Three

Summerset •

W I N T E R

2 0 1 8

•

Scene

SOARING THROUGH THE SKIES PRIMROSE TURNBULL • CAPTURING THE COUNTRY LLOYD HOMER WINTER WINNERS CORN, COCONUT & CORIANDER FRITTERS • KEEP MINDS SHARP CROSSWORDS & PUZZLES

COVER IMAGE | Napier resident Primrose Turnbull.

hello from Emily

Warkworth Parnell Hobsonville

St Johns

Ellerslie

Manukau

Karaka

Katikati

Rototuna Hamilton

More than

4,700

Taupo New Plymouth

New Zealanders call

Summerset home

Te Awa Napier Hastings

Wanganui Levin

Havelock North

Paraparaumu

Palmerston North Trentham Lower Hutt

Richmond Aotea Kenepuru Nelson

Avonhead Wigram

Casebrook

KEY = Summerset village = Planned village Dunedin

Good

S O RT

Summerset by the Lake resident John Calder is known around the village for lending a helping hand. But recently, the Taupo man has become famous for raising money to purchase brassieres for women in Tonga affected by the recent devastating Tropical Cyclone Gita.

“My wife saw a documentary about three sisters who had to share a bra between them, which is where the idea came from.” John and his wife let village residents know of their plans, and within a few days they had about 30 bras on their doorstep – and money pouring in. “Each bra is in its own little bag, to make it more personal and professional, and many are brand new.” The couple are going to Tonga in June on a cruise and will be dropping off the hundreds of donated bras while they are there.

I’m so glad you’ve picked up the Winter Issue of Summerset Scene.

I’ve received such great feedback about the magazine so far, and love knowing you enjoy reading the interesting stories of residents who live in Summerset villages.

We love being able to celebrate your stories with the rest of our extended Summerset family.

Our winter edition is full of fantastic features and columns, including Wigram’s Justine Whitaker, who is off to Spain to compete in the World Masters Athletics Championships (can someone say, ‘Wow!’?), and Napier resident Primrose Turnbull, who was one of the region’s first female pilots. Check out her cover shot!

You can also read about Summerset’s new food offering and speaker series, and enjoy learning about Trentham’s Lloyd Homer, who has scaled an impressive repertoire of New Zealand’s rugged landscapes to photograph for what is now GNS Science.

Islands as a nice getaway in this colder weather. We also bring a new motoring column to you this edition. Let me know what you think!

Julian is looking forward to visiting Nelson residents in July, and Manukau and Karaka residents in August. Keep your eye out for him – he’d love to chat and answer any burning questions you may have.

As always, please get in touch if you know a Summerset resident who would be interesting to read about.

I look forward to hearing from you, and meeting many more of you soon.

Emily Elliott SUMMERSET SCENE EDITOR

There are mouth-watering recipes such as the corn, coconut and coriander fritters featured on page 33, and the travel feature on page 46 certainly presents the Bay of

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

2

Summerset Scene | Winter Issue

Summerset Scene | Winter Issue

3

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!

contents

magazine@summerset.co.nz 04 830 (04) 8301175 1175

F E AT U R E S

COLUMNS

6.

CAPTURING THE COUNTRY

10.

SOARING THROUGH THE SKIES

14.

A MATTER OF TASTE

16.

HER WEIGHT IN GOLD

18.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

19.

ON A HIGH NOTE

20.

OUR NEWS 26.

28

FASHION 44.

DELICIOUS RECIPES 32.

30

HEALTH 45.

HEALTH 41

IN THE GARDEN 36.

34

TRAVEL LOG 46.

42

CRAFT CORNER 39.

37

BRAIN TEASE 48.

44

BOOK REVIEWS 40.

38

AROUND SUMMERSET 50.

46

MOTORING 42.

FASHION 40

SUMMERSET DIRECTORY 51.

47

TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW

22.

PHOTOS OF THE PAST

24.

STAFF PROFILE: JILL-MARIE JOHNSTON

Capturing the country B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

With a career envied by many, Lloyd Homer survived two plane crashes to continue working as a passionate landscape and geological photographer, often in extreme conditions, and captured the vast, rugged scenery of New Zealand.

Trentham resident Lloyd Homer has seen areas of New Zealand’s terrain that most people wouldn’t know exist. His job as a photographer for the New Zealand Geological Survey (now GNS Science) saw him scaling the land and soaring the skies to capture the country’s geological landscape, resulting in more than 140,000 aerial and landscape photos.

Lloyd’s work has been recognised internationally, and he received a bronze medal from Sir Edmund Hillary for his contribution to science. However, the creative and adventurous 76-year-old didn’t start his photographic career familiar with the process of developing images in the dark room.

“I was a draughtsman, and I worked next to a photographer. I did one map as a draughtsman and decided, ‘No more!’ It wasn’t creative enough for me. I got a job as an assistant to the photographer, and he taught me what I needed to know. It was all black-and-white development then, no colour.”

With a love for the outdoors and a passion for tramping and climbing, Lloyd had found his ideal job, which allowed him to see the whole country – including areas that had never been accessed before. He has flown over all of New Zealand’s national parks countless times, always with the door open (or off completely), and with a Perspex floor in the plane.

Left | Lloyd Homer still has the door from a plane crash.

Above | An aerial photograph of The Matukituki River sweeping into Lake Wanaka.

6

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

7

“I could be out in the field for weeks on end. It was tremendous. Some of the caving photos I took, no one had ever been there. Now the caves are open to tourists!” Lloyd continues, “The structure of the country is exciting to me. I love the formation of the land and how it changes with earthquakes and volcanoes – the manufacture of the Earth.”

L L O Y D ' S W I F E , S H E R Y L , S AY S H E H A D N O F E A R . “ L LOY D WO U L D H A N G O U T O F PLANES, OVER CLIFF EDGES, AND PERCH ON TREE BRANCHES TO GET THE PERFECT PHOTO!”

Lloyd was involved in two plane crashes where the aircraft was a write-off, and many emergency landings. He still has the door from one plane crash.

Although Lloyd was based in Lower Hutt, his job took him to other countries, including Hawaii and Hong Kong. He published four books and had his work featured in countless others around the world. “I did what I loved and got paid for it. My work is geology, not just pretty pictures. I loved it because you always got a result from the work you’d done and where you’d been. You had something to show for it.”

Numerous posters were made from Lloyd’s photographs, some of which sold very well and are iconic images still on sale today. He was never one for hanging up his own work, but many friends and family did. “I just did my photography, I never thought they’d sell.” He worked with a Pentax 67, and his favourite camera, a Technorama 617.

A selection of Lloyd’s work is currently on display at Upper Hutt’s Expressions until 1 July.

8

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

9

Soaring through the skies

BY MICHELLE BROOKER

Primrose Turnbull still remembers the shock on the faces of US Air Force personnel when she flew her plane into Kidlington airfield when she was in her 20s. “‘It’s a gal,’ they said, thinking I was a spy!”

Primrose Turnbull learned to fly at the age of 21 and it wasn’t long before she was flying through English skies.

The 80-year-old Summerset in the Bay resident decided she wanted to be a pilot at the age of seven. It was just after VE Day in May 1945.

Primrose had finished her first term as a boarder at a prep school in Hastings and was flying from Wellington to see her grandmother in Nelson.

“My mother took me to the airport in Rongotai and saw me safely climb aboard. She spoke with the pilot, whom she knew from when she was a Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF)

member. I was impressed. When I landed in Nelson there was a tiny little yellow plane sitting in front of the hangar. My grandmother was there to meet me and I announced to her that I was going to fly when I grew up,” says Primrose. “From then on, every time I jumped on a plane as a passenger, I wanted to fly.”

Primrose’s father died when she was 12. He left her some money, which she held onto, and after training and qualifying as a nurse in Hawke’s Bay, she decided she was going to put it towards learning to fly. She applied for an all-expenses-paid year-long scholarship with

Left | Primrose Turnbull learned to fly at the age of 21.

Above | Primrose and her friend Penny Dowling at the Hawke’s Bay East Coast Aero Club in January 1960.

10

Summerset Scene | Summer Winter 2018 Issue

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

11

“I got my licence in 1959.

As far as I know there were no other women flying in Hawke’s Bay then.”

the Hawke’s Bay East Coast Aero Club – 65 people applied and she ended up with the third placing, which gave her a year’s free club membership.

“I got my licence in 1959. As far as I know there were no other women flying in Hawke’s Bay then,” Primrose says. “I started flying a Tiger Moth, and soon moved on to Piper Cub and Whitney Straight planes. Flying was like taking a holiday to me – it gave me a sense of freedom. I was a nurse by day and a pilot in my spare time,” she continues. “I enjoyed performing aerobatics immensely.”

Primrose soon caught the travelling bug and spent a few years in England, where she got a British pilot’s licence and flew a converted Tiger Moth. One of the crucial tests to obtain a British pilot’s licence was to fly a solo cross-country flight, and find two airfields and land on them. This proved to be quite an interesting experience for Primrose because,

12

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

unlike New Zealand, the British did not have manuals to allow pilots to study the maps or configurations of airfields. It all depended on the instructors’ memories of the fields and Ordnance Survey maps.

“It turned out I had landed at Brize Norton – a US Air Force base. They thought I was a spy and I was questioned for some time,” she says.

“I had to explain that I was a New Zealander and had lost direction and, in fact, was not a spy.”

“I flew to Luton with no problems, but Kidlington eluded me. I was told in initial instructions not to land on the concrete runways, which you couldn’t in the Jackaroos [converted Tigers] as they had a skid rather than a rear wheel,” she says. “I probably flew right past Kidlington, not knowing it was my second destination. I landed 6 miles further at Little Rissington – the Royal Air Force School of Flying. They gave me expert advice on how to fly to Kidlington. Back in the air, the winds changed and I found myself looking at another huge airfield. As night was falling, I had to land there. As the Jackeroo came to a standstill, a group of armed airfield police approached and when I got out they exclaimed, ‘It’s a gal!’

Primrose eventually returned to New Zealand, where she lived in Auckland and started flying a Cessna 150. She later went back to Hawke’s Bay and retired from flying at the age of 28.

“I flew my last plane over Lake Taupo with my husband Brian and our then 3½-month-old son,” she says.

" T H E Y T H O U G H T I WA S A S P Y A N D I WA S QUESTIONED FOR SOME TIME . I HAD TO E X P L A I N T H AT I WA S A N E W Z E A L A N D E R A N D H A D L O S T D I R E C T I O N A N D, I N FA C T, WA S N O T A S P Y.”

Primrose says the flying legacy continues in the family, as one of her grandsons hopes to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Above | Primrose was one of the first female pilots in Hawke’s Bay. A special thank you to Art Deco Aviation for allowing Summerset to use their Tiger Moth.

Summerset SummersetScene Scene| Autumn | Winter Issue 2018

13

taste A matter of

BY LOUISE NOLAN

Residents are experiencing a fresh food offering across Summerset’s villages, thanks to a new partnership with three different caterers.

up of family-style meals. Most of the dishes include fresh herbs from Levin’s own herb garden,” says Ruth.

Head of Villages Justin Fox says Summerset looked into how it could provide locally sourced, wholesome food to both village and Care Centre residents, while also committing to locally owned and operated New Zealand businesses that are proven food operators and

For the head chefs at Paraparaumu and Levin, it is an opportunity to learn new skills from someone with years of experience catering to large audiences. Gina Collins-Smith, Chef Manager at Summerset by the Ranges in Levin, says she has enjoyed developing her skills. “It’s been really awesome working with Ruth – she’s got amazing talent and knowledge. She’s very open to sharing and discussing ideas as well.”

passionate about working in aged care.

“The food in our villages is really important to us and our residents. The new partnership ensures we deliver food that is tasty as well as improving overall health and well-being. All the caterers have been chosen for their dedication to providing a more regionally focused menu in our villages, featuring wholesome, flavourful, delicious, locally grown produce,” says Justin.

He continues, “It’s been a really busy first few months for our caterers learning the likes and dislikes of our residents. It’s great to get resident feedback so we can continue to develop the food offering. We are really delighted with the change as we know how important food is to residents’ experiences.”

All food is prepared on site by local chefs, and the providers – White Tie Health Services, Kerr & Ladbrook Health Services and Cater Plus – began making meals for the Divine Cafés, Divine at Home and Care Centres in March.

In addition, well-known Wellington-based chef Ruth Pretty is working with our in-house teams at Paraparaumu and Levin to deliver exciting new recipes and menus. “I’m really enjoying this project I’m working on with Summerset. I want to make the food really tasty, with menus made

14

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

White Tie Health Services has been working with a dietitian to ensure their meals enhance the well-being of residents. “We want to not only keep residents well, but boost immune systems, aid sleep and promote good gut health,” says White Tie’s Director, Katie Duncan.

SUMMERSET’S NEW FOOD PROVIDERS White Tie Health Services: Warkworth, Ellerslie, Manukau, Karaka, Dunedin, Nelson, Hobsonville, Casebrook and Wigram.

“ W E WA N T T O K E E P M E A L S T R U E T O O U R P H I L O S O P H Y O F W E L L - C O O K E D F O O D. W E H AV E B E E N T R Y I N G S O M E N E W T H I N G S F O R O U R R E S I D E N T S , B U T I T A L WAY S C O M E S B A C K T O F L AV O U R S O M E F O O D W I T H S O F T T E X T U R E S .”

Kerr & Ladbrook Health Services: Hamilton, Katikati, Taupo, Havelock North, Napier and New Plymouth.

Cater Plus: Palmerston North, Wanganui, Trentham and Aotea.

Kerr & Ladbrook Health Services Head Chef Dave Kerr Residents at Summerset at Aotea were treated to a taste test in March, where they were able to try some of the new items on offer from Cater Plus, as well as meet some of the team who will be providing food on a daily basis. Positive comments ranged from “The food was fantastic – I really enjoyed it. My favourite so far are the pies” to “The food is absolutely delicious. The chutney is extra special.”

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

15

Her weight in gold B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

When 76-year-old Justine Whitaker took up athletics six years ago, she didn’t expect to gain a ranking of sixth best in the world or to compete internationally as a self-taught sportswoman. Now she’s heading to Spain for the World Masters Athletics Championships.

“I’m naturally competitive with myself,” admits the Summerset at Wigram resident, who bought athletic equipment on a whim one day in a bid to teach herself. A retired physical education teacher, she then entered herself in the South Island Masters Games, confessing, “I couldn’t throw a javelin at that stage, and didn’t know what a heavy weight was!”

Shortly after, she went on to win five gold medals at a Wellington-based competition. “I became hooked, and thought, ‘If I want to compete, I need to become good.’” Justine competes regularly on Saturdays alongside Canterbury’s under-18s and under-21s, and says she picks up tips and tricks from watching them. “I visualise a lot, and try different things. When I can’t sleep, I practise in bed in my head!”

Carrs Basin, a green space across the road from Justine’s Summerset villa, provides a great area for her training, which takes place three to four days each week year-round. “I created my own throwing style, which is working for me. I call it the ‘Whitaker Whirl’.

“On a nice day, there is nothing better than being on a field and throwing something as hard and far as you can. You feel powerful,” she says, before sheepishly adding, “then tired!”

Justine is chuffed with her ranking and progress to date, especially as she has two artificial hips and one artificial knee. “I compete with ladies who have been doing athletics their whole lives, and have been at Olympic and Commonwealth level, so it’s a lot of fun and excitement. I’ve got something to strive for – my competition has been doing it for 40 years!”

“ W H I L E I ’ M A L I V E , I WA N T T O B E A B L E T O R E A L LY L I V E . T H E Y S AY A C H A I R I S A KILLER, AND I SPEND A LOT OF TIME R E A D I N G , S O AT H L E T I C S B A L A N C E S T H E T I M E O U T.”

Justine is now preparing for the World Masters Athletics Championships in Spain in September, where she will be competing in heavy weight throw, discus, javelin, shot put and hammer throw events. “Discus is normally my favourite, but I’ve had so much success recently with heavy weight that I’ve really started enjoying that! I’ve got a Spanish phrasebook – I’m really looking forward to it.”

Justine is aiming to get into the finals, which means placing in the top eight for her age group. She currently holds the national title for discus. “While I’m alive, I want to be able to really live. They say a chair is a killer, and I spend a lot of time reading, so athletics balances the time out,” she jokes. “Movement is good for the brain, and the brain is my most treasured organ.”

Left | Wigram resident Justine Whitaker is training for world ranking.

16

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

17

On the write track Adrienne Frater is no stranger to words, having penned and published more than 100 adult short stories, radio stories and children’s books – including for New Zealand’s School Journal – since she began writing in 2000.

The Summerset in the Sun resident fell into writing at the age of 54 when she attended a creative writing course. In 2004, her stories were broadcast by Radio New Zealand around the same time she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia. Writing then became her escape. “I didn’t go anywhere due to being sick, and writing took me places.”

She has twice been a prize winner in the Commonwealth Short Story competition and won three national competitions. “I like to write quickly and get it all down on the page, then edit it to death,” she explains about her approach. “I like every word to be a polished stone in a river. My writing must be accessible and get readers to turn the page.”

Adrienne says her first goal was to have a story accepted into the accredited School Journal

18

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

publication within her first 20 submissions.

She proudly states that she achieved her goal within three.

Her inspiration comes from what she calls her cabinet of curiosities – a shelf in her writing room filled with trinkets.

“ I L O V E B E I N G E X P E R I M E N TA L W I T H W R I T I N G . I T ’ S A L WAY S A Z A N Y B I T O F M E T H AT G E T S T O C O M E O U T.”

In May, Adrienne published her first non-fiction book, Take Heart, about her journey with cardiomyopathy and heart failure. “I’d like to think my writing is there to help people,” says Adrienne.

She has also started a new project, writing about coming to terms with her husband’s ailing health and adjusting to life in a retirement village. “It’s important for me to feel as though I’m useful. I need a role, and I can write.”

On a high note When Graeme, Grant and Grahame started playing musical instruments in their pre-teens, they didn’t expect they’d be part of a band when they hit retirement.

However, the unlikely trio have been dubbed Summerset at Wigram’s ‘Three G’s Brass Band’ after they discovered their common connection – they all played brass instruments while growing up and, at some points, alongside each other.

Cornet player Graeme Aldridge is the man who makes sure the group is practising regularly, say band members Grant Hutchings and Grahame Wright, on trombone and euphonium, respectively. Graeme arranges the music and his expertise is held in high regard by his fellow band members.

“I started playing the cornet when I was six, and kept playing until I was about 24 years old, when I started conducting,” says Graeme. “I won a few New Zealand championships, and all of the Canterbury champs as a teen,” he adds sheepishly.

Graeme then spent 20 years conducting the Wigram Air Force Band as his full-time occupation, and went on to receive a New Zealand Order of Merit for service to bands in 1997.

Grant says he was thrust into playing trombone as his father was an eager musician. “It was a hobby, and I played in town bands, only retiring from it last year. It’s satisfying playing and being part of a band. It gives you a good feeling when people come up to you and say they appreciate it.”

Grahame played in brass bands through high school and into his early working years (and, for a period of time, with Grant), before he set the euphonium aside. He hadn’t played for 55 years when he crossed paths with Graeme and Grant at Summerset at Wigram.

“They joked about me playing again, and the next thing I know, a euphonium turned up!

Graeme had managed to get one second-hand.

It’s been a great opportunity to play again,” says Grahame.

The trio practise twice a week, and started playing for residents in November. They’ve become a popular ensemble at the village.

“If you want to be happy, make someone else happy – that’s what we’re doing. We’d hate it if the band fell through now, we really enjoy it,” says Grant. “We’ve all got very different personalities, which makes it interesting!”

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

19

To learn something new

BY LOUISE NOLAN

A new series being launched across Summerset’s villages will see a number of speakers present on topics relevant to residents.

Brain researcher Gillian Eadie kicked off the Summerset Connect series, at Ellerslie village in March. Gillian, along with her sister Dr Allison Lamont, have spent years researching why brains tend to forget information, and have developed six key skills to ensure brain and memory connections stay active. They are passionate about protecting and enhancing memory, and created the Auckland-based Memory Foundation in 2008 to educate people.

“It is never too early or late to exercise the mind.

Often, we are exercising our brains without realising. A crossword, Sudoku puzzle or social interaction are all forms of brain activity. Our brain connections grow right to the very last day of your life, if you give them something to do.” “ I N S T E A D O F S AY I N G , ‘O H ! I ’ M L O S I N G M Y M E M O R Y ’ O R ‘ I ’ M H AV I N G A S E N I O R M O M E N T ’ , W E N E E D T O A C T I V E LY M A I N TA I N OUR MEMORY EVEN THOUGH OUR B R A I N S A R E D E S I G N E D TO D I S R EGA R D I N F O R M AT I O N .”

experience when she couldn’t remember if she’d closed the garage door. Most of us have been there and now we have some helpful tips to keep on top of these things,” said attendee Brian Kilby.

The Summerset Connect series also includes presentations from Sue Dwan, on getting your affairs in order; Sharon Giblett and Liz Koh, on financial planning in retirement; and international speaker Eva Bennett, on making the most of your retirement years.

CEO Julian Cook says Summerset Connect is a way for residents to enjoy hearing from esteemed and qualified speakers. “Learning and connecting with new information can be really interesting and stimulating. We’re really excited about the speakers we’ve invited to present across our villages over the next year, and hope residents feel well informed.”

R E S E A R C H S H O W S T H AT J U S T 2 0 M I N U T E S O F G E N T L E WA L K I N G E V E R Y D AY I S E N O U G H T O R E G E N E R AT E T H E B R A I N A N D VA S C U L A R C E L L S I N T H E B O D Y.

Gillian says research shows that by creating cognitive reserve, we can actually push back the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by five years. “If you can push back the symptoms of the disease by five years – why wouldn’t you?”

Summerset Connect will travel to villages throughout the country in 2018. Speaker details will be in your village newsletter and posters around your village.

Ellerslie residents say Gillian’s presentation was informative, and her down-to-earth manner was easy to listen to. “She told us about her own

Opposite | Researcher and founder of the Memory

20

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

K E E P YO U R B R A I N ACT I V E 1. Next time you read something, randomly select 10 words and write them down. Look at the words for 30 seconds and then turn over the paper. How many can you remember?

Try this with a friend – have them read out the words and see how many you can remember!

2. Think of the alphabet, say the last five letters in reverse, starting with Z… 3. When you are next going for a walk around the village, add up all the numbers on the letterboxes.

As you walk back home, subtract them all.

Foundation, Gillian Eadie.

Summerset SummersetScene Scene| Summer | Winter Issue 2018

21

Pictures of the past

In May, Summerset on the Coast celebrated 22 of its residents who are over 90 years old in a photographic exhibition, an event that was reported in local and regional newspapers.

As part of International Day of the Older Person

“Photography is a hobby of mine. It was so

in 2017 ,Paraparaumu village 90s Plus Club

special to take photos of our residents holding

residents were asked to bring a photo of their

photos from when they were in their 20s –

younger selves to a special afternoon tea.

that’s my age. It really got me thinking.” More

Part-time photographer, and 22-year-old

than 200 friends, family and community

caregiver at the village, Samantha Major took

members flocked to view the exhibition. Here

photos took photos of the residents, which

are four of the 22 featured in the exhibition.

were then mounted and exhibited.

Dora Barnett, 95

Beth Hickman, 92

Jack Monaghan, 96

John Dunmore, 94

When she was in her early 20s, Dora was in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in the UK. She started out driving ambulances, before moving on to drive a multitude of vehicles. Based at Netley Hospital, she drove specialist doctors to their clinics for different battalions around the country, and served alongside Princess (now Queen) Elizabeth at one point.

Beth was 19 at the time her photo was taken, and was studying at a teacher training college in Auckland. She specialised in teaching infants, and was head of an infant school for half of her career. She retired in 1984 after 42 years of teaching.

Jack was 23 and serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy during the Second World War when his photo was taken. Prior to it, he volunteered to serve with the Royal Navy in the UK, and was stationed on board corvette warships, protecting convoys of vessels crossing the Atlantic between the UK and North America during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Born in France, John wrote his first book when he was 11 years old and gave it to his mum.

He went on to write and publish more than 30 books, most about his main field of study: the exploration of the Pacific by French navigators.

John’s work is highly regarded by scholars, and he was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM), a Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) and an Officier de l’Ordre des Palmes académiques (Officer of the Order of Academic Palms).

“It was hard being away from home to start with, but once you got to know the other girls it was a lot of fun. We had training, and had to complete a 10-week course. I passed it in eight weeks! We had to know everything about the car. Then we were posted to different places to drive whomever we needed to – I spent most time at the hospital driving doctors. Places were being bombed all around us, but you just got on with it and we were all in it together. It was an important group – there were army units all over the country and we had to take doctors to them.

I really could say that was the most enjoyable time of my life."

22

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

“I enjoyed teaching and seeing the children grow and develop. I preferred the country school over the city school – it was much closer with the community and involved with community events. Teaching in the infant department was my favourite; you had them wanting to learn. I loved the contact with children and knowing you’d helped them and given them stability they may not have had at home. Teaching was an enjoyable experience.

You had to have a good sense of humour!”

“New Zealand only had a limited number of ships and they were in the Pacific. They were fully crewed so there were no vacancies. So we could volunteer for the Royal Navy. We were like sheepdogs all around the convoy. They were all in the middle in rows and we were around the sides. We were young; we did what we were told – you knew your place and you had a job to do.

There were highly skilled people from all over working together in what I call a game of cat and mouse. We had a lot of different jobs, from looking after the machinery and fuel to monitoring German submarine signals. Often, if there was one submarine, there was a group of them!”

“My speciality was the great French navigators and explorers. Some people studied James Cook, I studied the French ones. I did my PhD under the man who had written books on Captain James Cook. It was very interesting.

My latest book, Scoundrels and Eccentrics of the Pacific, is being launched at Unity Books in Wellington in June. This will be my last one, I think! Receiving the CNZM was nice– it’s nice to have a pat on the back occasionally.”

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

23

S TA F F P R O F I L E

Jill-Marie Johnston B Y E M I LY E L L I O T T

With a background in community newspapers, Activities Coordinator Jill-Marie Johnston can always be found with her iPad tucked under her arm ready to take photos of village life, or scrolling through Pinterest sourcing inspiration for her next creative venture.

Based in Napier’s Summerset in the Bay, Jill-Marie Johnston organises optional events, outings and activities for residents.

She knows everyone in the village. “There are always major events that I’m working toward, and I really enjoy organising workshops and seeing people interact with each other and try new activities.”

Jill-Marie has been working at Summerset for almost two years, and started as the Care Centre’s recreational therapist, which she says developed her understanding of aged care. “I’ve learned the procedures Summerset has in place to make sure residents feel safe and well cared for. We have to remember that we are working in their home.” She was drawn to apply for the role after looking after her ill mother.

She also organised events and hobbies in her private life, which she saw as a skill she could use to bring life to the village and residents. “It’s all about people. This isn’t a job to me – I’ve just gained about 200 new friends, all different and all lovely.”

JILL-MARIE IS FROM OUR SUMMERSET IN T H E B AY V I L L A G E

In her downtime, Jill-Marie loves making intricate 3D pop-up cards of complex

buildings, such as the Taj Mahal. She also has a passion for ink and paper, having taught calligraphy for 20 years. She’s brought both skills to the village, running workshops for interested residents.

“I LOVE SOURCING NEW IDEAS FOR ACT I V I T I E S. I ’ M A P E RS O N W H O A L WAY S T H I N K S B I G . I A M A P E R F E C T I O N I S T B Y N AT U R E , A N D WA N T E V E R Y O N E T O E N J O Y T H E M S E LV E S .”

Many of the skills Jill-Marie uses on a day-to-day basis at Summerset come from more than 30 years of working in the community newspaper sector, where she was involved in layout and design before going on to manage the Napier Mail and Hastings Mail. “I love putting together our village’s monthly newsletter, The Dazzler. I get huge enjoyment out of doing it.

Left | Jill-Marie loves capturing photos of residents enjoying village life.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

25

OUR NEWS

MORE EMPLOYEE REWARDS FOR SUMMERSET STAFF Last year, Summerset introduced a suite of benefits for staff to thank them for the dedication they put into bringing the best of life to residents.

This included free health insurance and funeral cover, long-service leave, sponsored sports teams and a staff share scheme.

We are excited to announce that we’ve introduced more benefits to continue to

SUMMERSET PURCHASES LAND FOR SECOND NAPIER VILLAGE Summerset has purchased land to build its second Napier retirement village in the suburb of Te Awa. The 9ha property on Eriksen Road is close to the popular 18-hole Maraenui Golf Club and the coastline along Marine Parade.

The proposed village will be Summerset’s fourth in Hawke’s Bay. It already has villages in Havelock North, Hastings and Taradale.

Summerset CEO Julian Cook is delighted to secure the land. “Demand for homes at our other Hawke’s Bay villages is high. We have been looking for the right piece of land in the area for some time so more people can experience the Summerset lifestyle.”

The village will offer a flourishing retirement community with around 320 homes, including two- and three-bedroom villas, and one-bedroom serviced apartments. There will also be rest-home and hospital-level care, as well as Summerset’s first Memory Care Centre in Hawke’s Bay.

Above | Operations Manager Stuart Cheeseman and CEO Julian Cook on the recently purchase Te Awa land.

26

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset’s innovative, award-winning Memory Care concept means people living with dementia have their own one-bedroom apartment complete with living space and bathroom in a secure environment.

“IT’S REALLY SATISFYING TO BE ABLE TO BRING OUR MEMORY CARE CONCEPT TO HAWKE’S BAY. THESE CENTRES PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF HAVING THEIR OWN HOME WITHIN A SECURE CENTRE, PURPOSE DESIGNED FOR THEIR NEEDS,” SAYS JULIAN.

recognise the great work carried out by our team. These include Summerset staff celebrating their birthday by taking the day off, and going into a regular quarterly draw to win one of three travel vouchers, each worth $3,000. Sick leave will now be available from the first day of employment instead of after six months, and Summerset will recognise the hard work staff put into fundraising by making donations to nationwide charities. We have also introduced a referral payment scheme for staff who introduce talented and committed people to Summerset.

We want our staff to stay safe, healthy and well, so we are offering two new types of leave for staff, in case they need some additional support. These are domestic abuse leave, and exceptional leave for instances where a staff member is suffering from a prolonged illness that results in a significant period of time away from work. We are also offering an interest-free hardship loan scheme to help out our staff if they face unexpected or exceptional expenses.

We want our staff to come to work happy and healthy, and believe that these new benefits (along with those introduced last year) will ensure our staff continue to do their best every day for all our residents.

ROTOTUNA VILLAGE WELCOMES FIRST RESIDENTS Hamilton-based residents will be moving into their newly finished homes this month as they get the keys to Summerset’s newest village, Summerset Rototuna.

The site has been under construction since mid-2017, and the first residents are excited to be moving into the developing village in the next couple of weeks. Once completed, the village will have 270 homes in a mixture of villas, serviced apartments and townhouses. The Village Centre will include our Divine Café, an indoor swimming pool and spa pool, a gym, beauty salon and movie theatre.

We’ll be meeting some of the new residents and featuring them in the Spring 2018 Issue.

Welcome home, Summerset Rototuna residents!

Above | An artist’s impression of a bedroom.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

27

RATES REBATES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS Eligible Summerset residents will soon be able to apply for a rates rebate. Parliament has recently passed an amendment to the Rates Rebate Act 1973, which means that eligible retirement village residents who occupy their homes under a licence to occupy contract (like an occupation right agreement) can apply to their local council for a rates rebate for the relevant ratings year.

SUMMERSET AND BOWLS NEW ZEALAND Summerset announced a new partnership with Bowls New Zealand in April, which CEO Julian Cook says was only natural given the number of residents playing bowls throughout the country.

“Each of our 23 villages has its own bowling green, where residents hold several bowling sessions a week,” he says. “Through this collaboration we’ll be part of bringing players together to enjoy a popular sport, and Bowls New Zealand has over 500 clubs and 35,564 registered players in New Zealand. We will also be working with Bowls New Zealand to achieve its vision of New Zealand being the best bowling country in the world.”

Bowls CEO Mark Cameron is excited about the partnership. “Bowls is one of the most inclusive sports in New Zealand. A bowling green is a great place to socialise. You hear stories about last week, last year or the last decade, and they are retold with the same passion as they were the first time,” he says. “Bowls has a rich history that you get to take part in when you play, and we want to share that with all New Zealanders.”

28

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Residents will have until 30 June 2019 to apply for a rebate for the ratings year 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019. To be eligible for a full rates rebate of $620, the gross income of a resident or couple in the preceding tax year must be $24,790 or less. The amount that can be claimed depends on: •

how much the resident(s) contributed to the rates paid by the village operator;

•

the income of the resident(s); and

•

whether any dependents are living with the resident(s).

The current pension is $23,405 gross per annum for a single person, so some Summerset residents are likely to benefit under this new law.

Summerset is currently working with the Department of Internal Affairs and councils to determine how individual village teams can help residents apply for a rates rebate. More information on how this will work will be made available in the next couple of months.

RESIDENTS’ WORK SHED OPENS Summerset Mountain View residents are celebrating after the ribbon was cut on their brand-new village work shed in New Plymouth, with CEO Julian Cook deeming it open for use. Coincidentally, the village was also hosting the Ranfurly Shield on the same day, which was displayed among Taranaki rugby memorabilia at the opening event.

The residents colloquially call the new space the ‘Man Cave’, but all residents have use of it. Many were gathered at the official opening to check out the working space and the kitted-out bar, with its flat-screen TV, beer fridge and loungers.

When resident Les Prentice moved to Summerset, he missed the social aspect of male friendship. Les started a men’s meet and greet afternoon, where the idea of a work shed was seeded. On the day of the opening, Les was there to see the finished product.

Several residents have already put their woodworking talents to use around the village.

Over Christmas, leftover pallets from the construction site were used to create Christmas trees to decorate the village lanes.

R E S I D E N T N E I L S P E D D I N G S AY S R E S I D E N T S A R E D E L I G H T E D TO H AV E A S PAC E TO WO R K IN. “ YO U S H O U L D B E A B L E TO D O T H E S T U F F Y O U ’ V E A L WAY S D O N E . T H I S I S J U S T A N O T H E R WAY F O R P E O P L E T O D O T H AT A N D M A K E T H E M O S T O F I T.”

A work shed like the New Plymouth one will soon feature at villages throughout the country. For many residents, moving to a Summerset village has meant leaving their shed or workshop behind. This space allows them to work on a personal project or hobby, or socialise in the bar.

Above | New Plymouth’s Office Manager, Kay Weston (left), with residents Denis and Maureen Whiting.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

29

HAWKE’S BAY HOSTS CLASSICAL TALENT Hawke’s Bay residents enjoyed operatic songs, arias and popular show music when talented artists from the Dame Malvina Major Foundation performed at Summerset in the Bay and Summerset in the Orchard.

Affectionately dubbed Opera in the Bay by the residents of both villages, the ticketed event was opened up to families and the wider public, and guests had a chance to meet the talented performers after the show.

APPLAUDED AND AWARDED FOR HARD WORK In March, Summerset celebrated its dedicated staff who go above and beyond to bring the best of life to residents.

This year’s Applause Awards, Summerset’s annual staff recognition event, received more than 850 nominations in 22 categories, and saw 88 finalists attend a black tie ceremony in Wellington.

The awards honour employees, teams and villages who do their best to live out Summerset’s values and make the lives of residents the best they can be.

Paraparaumu Village’s Care Centre Manager, Marjorie Nillo, was named the supreme winner.

Marjorie has consistently made impressive improvements to the care centre, including increasing staff engagement from 58 per cent to 79 per cent since 2015. She knows her staff really well on both a professional and personal level, and treats every resident with empathy, compassion and professionalism. She put her win down to the passion she has for her job: “Listen to your passion.

If you’re passionate, you will give it 110 per cent.”

30

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

The hotly contested Village of the Year award was taken out by Summerset in the Orchard, Hastings.

Village Manager Allan den Boer was delighted to bring the award home to his team: “It is a privilege and I enjoy working with my team every day.”

" I F Y O U ' R E P A S S I O N AT E , Y O U W I L L G I V E I T 1 1 0 P E R C E N T, " S AY S M A R J O R I E N I L L O.

The foundation says it was thrilled to be able to work with Summerset to present the next generation of talent to Summerset residents. “A partnership with Summerset for a concert series seemed a logical step, with enthusiastic audiences craving intellectual stimulation or a nice melody,” says the Foundation's Events Manager, Travis Gravatt.

Napier village’s Activities Coordinator, Jill-Marie Johnston, says it was very exciting to have such a high calibre of artists performing. “We love our community to be part of our village. It was also great to enjoy a chat with performers over wine and nibbles,” she says.

NEW UNIFORMS FOR SUMMERSET STAFF Later this year, Summerset staff will be brightly dressed in their new uniforms, created by up-and-coming Wellingtonbased textile designer Lucilla Gray.

The uniforms have undergone a vigorous trial and test period, during which some staff were able to provide feedback after wearing the garments.

The design features Summerset’s new colours of red and purple, and is based on the tī kōuka, or cabbage tree, which symbolises the journey through life. The different clothing items have been designed with specific jobs and positions in mind, and garments can be mixed and matched to suit staff preference and body type.

Allan says receiving the award meant a lot for staff at the village. “We’ve come together as a group and that’s why we’ve done so well.”

Above | Care Centre Manager Majorie Nillo was Summerset’s

Above | The pattern featured on Summerset's new uniforms.

supreme winner.

Left | Performers met with residents at Opera in the Bay.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

31

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

TRYI

NG O UT S RE CIPE S? SEN D

JAN’

DELICIOUS RECIPES

US A AND PHO TO LET US K WHA NOW T YO U TH INK!

WINTER winners

WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO

Alternatively, you can throw together an

INVITE YOUR SUMMERSET

freeze for that unexpected visitor.

FRIENDS ROUND FOR A LIGHT LUNCH OR WARMING DINNER. AND IF YOU PREPARE WELL , YOU CAN RELAX AND REALLY ENJOY THEIR COMPANY.

unbaked treat (see the lemon slice recipe) to Although we’re all inclined to cook just enough for one meal, winter is the perfect time to bring out the slow cooker. A casserole providing four

CORN, COCONUT & CORIANDER FRITTERS SERVES 4

servings can be cooked using little power, then divided into meal portions and frozen for enjoyment later.

A slow-cooked roast chicken is also a delight.

Pop a bed of veges such as chopped carrots, celery, leeks and potatoes in an oiled cooker.

Season the chicken with herbs – tie with cotton string if preferred – then place on a piece of folded baking paper large enough to go up the sides of the cooker. This looks a little like a sling and makes it easier to remove the chicken. Place the chicken in its ‘sling’ on top of the veges, then add half a cup of chicken stock. Cover and cook on low for about six hours, until tender. Leftover chicken can be added to stir-fries, soups and sandwiches.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups whole corn kernels 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup coriander leaves and stems, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons self-raising flour 1–2 tablespoons rice-bran oil

Grilled or microwaved bacon, sliced fresh fruit, maple syrup, sweet chilli sauce TIPS mixture can be prepared ahead (to the stage where the egg whites are added) and refrigerated for up to one hour.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Blanch and drain the corn, then leave to cool.

Combine with the egg yolks, coconut milk, coriander, salt, pepper and flour. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the corn mixture. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Take heaped tablespoons of the batter and place in the pan – you will need to work in batches.

Cook on a low heat until bubbles appear on the top. Flip over and continue cooking until the

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Plain milk could replace the coconut milk. The

32

METHOD

underside of the fritters is golden. Keep warm in the oven while cooking the remainder. You should have about 16 fritters.

To serve, place one fritter in the centre of each of four serving plates. Top with optional extras such as bacon and/or fruit, and then stack on top alternating fritters and filling. Finally, drizzle over maple syrup or sweet chilli sauce.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

33

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE & ROSEMARY

UNBAKED LEMON SLICE

SERVES 4

SERVES 20

This is great served with crushed cooked Perla potatoes and

Edible flower wafers are available in the cake decoration

cooked minted peas that have been puréed.

aisle of your supermarket.

INGREDIENTS 65g cream cheese, softened 1–2 teaspoons chopped rosemary leaves 2 large skinned and boned chicken breasts 4–8 slices streaky bacon freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup dry white wine or tangy apple juice

METHOD Combine the cream cheese and rosemary.

Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise and make a pocket in each. Divide the cream

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Base

Grease the base of a 20cm slice pan and

100g butter

line the base with baking paper. Melt the

1/2 can sweetened condensed milk

butter and combine with the condensed

250g packet malt biscuits or similar, finely crushed

milk. Add the remaining base ingredients,

pockets, pressing in well. Wrap a strip of

3/4 cup desiccated coconut

mix well, and press into the pan. Level the

bacon around each breast and secure with

finely grated rind of a lemon

top by rolling with a straight-sided glass. To

cheese mixture evenly between the

cocktail sticks, if required. Sprinkle with black pepper. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Cook the chicken breasts on medium for about 15 minutes, turning often. Cover occasionally. Alternatively, brown the chicken in the frying pan and place in the oven at 180°C for 12–15 minutes. Remove the chicken to a warm platter. Add the wine or juice to the pan.

Icing 150g cream cheese 25g butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 3/4 cups icing sugar Garnish chopped nuts, grated lemon peel and/or wafer

prepare the icing, soften the cream cheese and butter, and beat together well. Add the lemon juice. Gradually mix in the icing sugar to the required consistency. Spread over the biscuit base and refrigerate. When firm, cut into slices and decorate the top as preferred. Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.

Bring to the boil and simmer, stirring, until reduced. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.

34

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

35

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

IN THE GARDEN

Pin-up

posies

BRING BACK THE BUTTONHOLE, SAYS LYNDA HALLINAN, AND ADD A LITTLE OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN GLAMOUR TO YOUR LAPEL THIS WINTER. In the olden days, I lecture my five- and seven-year-old sons whenever they misbehave, life was hard. Children were seen and not heard, and teachers were quick to whip out their canes to control unruly pupils. There were no iPads or Nerf guns and, when times were really tough, your mum had to sew all your clothes out of recycled sugar sacks and upcycled hand-me-downs.

On the plus side, I tell my kids, you only had to have a bath once a week, nanas always had full baking tins and little boys were allowed to roam free in the streets, completely unsupervised, until it was time for tea.

Also, everyone was much more smartly dressed, and not only when they were in their Sunday best. Men hitched up their

36

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

pants, tucked in their shirts, straightened their ties and polished their shoes, while ladies wore stockings and matching hats and gloves in all seasons. Lads a-courting bought their sweethearts floral corsages to wear to dance halls and formal balls, while, with apologies to Marty Robbins, debonair gents donned white sports coats with pink carnations.

The more things change, the more they stay the same: when my 16-year-old nephew accompanied his first girlfriend to the school ball this winter, she asked for a burgundy wrist corsage to complement her gown. I offered to make it – and a matching boutonnière to pin to his tuxedo – but apparently letting your auntie bring you flowers from her garden is embarrassingly uncool!

My buttonholes might not meet the exacting tastes of a teenage lothario, but every month I take a basketful of teeny-tiny posies along to my local Ararimu Women’s Institute meeting, where they’re handed out to members celebrating a birthday that month.

I’m not sure who gets the most pleasure from this simple act of garden charity, for making buttonholes is easily as enjoyable as receiving them as a gift. My friend Fiona and I have whiled away many a pleasant afternoon trussing together pint-sized sprays of candyfloss-pink ‘The Fairy’ or pale salmon-pink ‘Cécile Brünner’ rose buds, lacy white Orlaya, baby blue forget-me-nots, pink yarrow and the feathery silver foliage of velvet centaurea (Centaurea cineraria).

Unlike other age-old domestic arts, from baking the perfect sponge cake to hand-stitching a Battenberg lace trim, making buttonholes requires nothing more than nimble fingers, a pair of sharp scissors, a roll of floristry tape (from Spotlight or other craft supplier), a few dressmakers’ pins and a flower garden to go foraging in.

Because buttonholes are designed to be small but perfectly formed, a ‘less is more’ approach is best. Start with a single fern frond, glossy camellia leaf or sprig of heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) for the backdrop, and slip a few slender-stemmed flowers and buds in front.

Aim for one superstar bloom – a rose bud, sweet pea, primula, miniature orchid or ruffled carnation – surrounded by a supporting cast of wispy companions such as Gypsophila, false aster (Boltonia asteroides) and dainty lilac Thalictrum.

E V E N I N W I N T E R, W H E N M OST GA R D E N S A R E R A R E LY L O O K I N G T H E I R B E S T, T H E R E ' S A L WAY S E N O U G H T O P I C K FOR BUTTONHOLES

Even in winter, when most gardens are rarely looking their best, there’s always enough to pick for buttonholes – and that’s part of their beauty.

A little nip here and a snip there will provide everything you need, and no one is any the wiser for your crafty cutting.

Recently, while visiting friends at Summerset at Karaka, across the Pahurehure Inlet in south Auckland, I did a sly stocktake of suitable subjects for winter buttonholes. Dotted throughout the communal gardens I came across burgundyleaved Chinese fringe-flowers (Loropetalum

Left, Top & Above | Buttonholes are easy to make.

Photo by: Lynda Hallinan.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

37

ARTICLE BY LOUANA MCCORMACK

chinense), white Flower Carpet roses, Centaurea ‘Silver Lace’, Asplenium ferns, sasanqua camellias, dainty heucheras, feathery green Acacia ‘Limelight’ and the popular native hedge plant Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’.

Winter vegetable gardens also yield intriguing options for buttonholes, from the butter-yellow flowers of brassicas that have gone to seed, to quiffs of ‘Russian Red’ kale, parsley seedheads, parsnip flowers, pea tendrils and spoon-shaped tatsoi greens.

Funnily enough, the tradition of tucking tiny posies into your top buttonhole actually began in the edible garden. In ancient Greece, groomsmen carried sprigs of fresh herbs up the aisle to fend off any evil spirits that might have wicked intentions for their bride. This practice regained popularity in Victorian England, when flower merchants set up street stalls to sell scented lapel boutonnières and nosegays to travelling salesmen as they went about their work.

The invention of roll-on deodorant – and rotary washing machines – eventually put paid to the demand for those petite air fresheners, but that’s no reason not to don a buttonhole these days simply for its dapper good looks.

P R E T T Y P I C K I N GS • The best buttonhole blooms have slender rather than chunky stems. Cut stems 8–10cm long and strip off any lower leaves before you start arranging.

• Scented buttonholes are a delight, but even in very small doses some floral fragrances can be overpowering. Erlicheer narcissus and English lavender aren't to everyone's taste, whereas opting for fragrant foliage – a single scented geranium leaf, or a sprig of lemon-scented myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) – gives buttonholes a subtle scratch 'n' sniff appeal.

• Tuck in herbs such as sage, rosemary and dill, but hold the fennel!

GAT H E R YO U R SU P P L I E S • Cardboard, to wrap the wool around

STEP 1

STEP 2

• Ruler or measuring tape • Wool • Scissors • Hot-glue gun or PVA glue

METHOD

GA R D E N I N G C H EC K L I ST • Plant pansies, polyanthus and Iceland poppies for bedding colour.

• Make marmalade, lemon curd and citrus cordials.

• Beat the winter lurgy with a homemade lemon and honey hot toddy. In a cup, combine two tablespoons mānuka honey, the juice of one lemon, a fresh sage leaf and a generous shot of your favourite tipple, then top up with boiling water.

• Be kind to the birds and bees. Don't be in a rush to prune back seedheads and berries that offer winter fodder for wildlife. Make a simple bird feeder by melting nuts, seeds and lard together to set into moulds or press into open pine cones to hang from trees.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

The winter months can feel gloomy – gardens slowly stop producing bright, big blooms, we are inside more and it can be hard to make our living areas look lively. These easy-tomake pompom flowers will brighten your day and are a perfect way to use up small scraps of wool. Make one or two, or a great big bouquet!

• Small stick or old, brightly coloured knitting needle

• Sow broad beans, climbing peas, perennial rocket, baby carrots, spinach, silverbeet and kale. Feed fortnightly with liquid fertiliser.

38

A B R I G H T BU N C H

CRAFT CORNER

STEP 3

1. Cut a piece of cardboard to the width needed for your desired pompom size – to produce the size pictured, use a piece measuring 7–12cm. Wrap the wool around the cardboard approximately 30 times, being careful not to do so too tightly.

2. To tie the pompom together, cut a 20cm length of wool.

Carefully slide the wrapped wool off the cardboard, keeping it in a tight bundle. Use the 20cm length of wool to make a tight knot around the middle of the bundle to secure it. Make this first knot as tight as you can, then tie a second knot for extra security.

STEP 4

3. Use scissors to cut through the loops on each side of the bundle. Go slowly, cutting the outer loops first and then the ones closer to the middle. Leave the long ends of the ties – these are cut off later.

4. Once you have cut the loops, you will have a spiky pompom!

Leave it like this, or trim it if you prefer a tighter look.

Rolling the pompom in your hands will make it even fluffier.

5. Follow the ends of the long ties to the knot, and squirt in a large drop of hot glue or PVA glue over it. Working quickly, position the end of the stick on the glue and hold it in place until the glue cools or sets, being careful not to touch the glue. The long ties can now be cut off.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

39

D E A R M RS. B I R D by AJ PE ARC E

G O G I R L by BA RBA RA E LSE BOOK

There is much to enjoy in this original and charming novel! While living in London during the Blitz, Emmeline Lake and her best friend Bunty are trying to remain cheerful, despite the nightly bombings and disruption of life as they knew it. Emmy would love to be a war correspondent, so when she sees an advertisement for a job at a prestigious publisher of newspapers, she jumps at the chance to achieve her dream. But in her haste to impress at the interview, she doesn’t ask any questions. She doesn’t realise she is committing herself to something quite different – typing letters for Henrietta Bird, the agony aunt for a failing women’s magazine (part of the publisher’s business, but far removed from the prestigious London Evening Chronicle Emmy hoped to work for).

Macmillan RRP $34.99

Emmy rolls up her sleeves and gets on with the job of typing, but she soon discovers Mrs Bird doesn’t respond to many of the letters. Emmy finds herself worrying about the women who write in with tales of grief, indecision, failed love and other real-life problems, so she takes matters into her own hands and writes to the individuals to help them. Meanwhile, Emmy has her own personal problems to worry about, as the bombs continue to rain down on her and Bunty.

This stunning illustrated storybook is filled with tales of epic REVIEWS New Zealand women, and is inspiring and powerful in equal measures. Go Girl introduces both young and old readers to successful Kiwi women who have achieved across a range of pursuits. Some are household names, while others will be wonderful discoveries. It is a beautiful representation of our country – women from all walks of life and cultures are represented, and award-winning children’s author Barbara Else expertly weaves their stories into a delightful, easy-to-read format.

Puffin RRP $45

Else said that when she was approached to write the book, she never considered saying no. “I wasn’t sure I’d meet the challenge but I absolutely wanted to try because young people – actually, all of us – need real-life stories that encourage us to stay true to our own goals.”

O DYSS E Y O F T H E U N K N OW N A N Z AC by DAV ID H ASTINGS

The Wife Between Us is a brilliantly plotted book. The opening chapters alternate between an older woman, whose former husband Richard is about to marry a younger woman, and the younger woman set to marry Richard.

Odyssey of the Unknown Anzac is an extraordinary non-fiction book that reads like a mystery thriller.

More than ten years after the end of the First World War, a soldier was living in a Sydney psychiatric hospital, his identity unknown. He was found wandering the streets of London during the war and claimed to be an Australian digger, but was unable to volunteer any more information about who he was.

The older woman is a shadow of her former self, finding solace in alcohol, and obsessed with her pretty replacement. The younger woman is preparing for her wedding, but feels like someone is watching her. Richard, a hedge fund manager, is a man who at first seems loving and caring, but as the novel progresses becomes increasingly controlling and intimidating.

Thousands of people responded to an article in the Sydney Sun about the soldier, hoping he was their lost relative. Within two weeks, the man was identified as George McQuay and was reunited with his mother in New Zealand.

It’s impossible to say much more about this novel without giving everything away. But there comes a certain point where you suddenly understand that what you have been reading isn’t what you thought it was – the viewpoint changes abruptly, giving you a completely different understanding of what you previously read. Another twist near the end perfectly brings the book to a satisfying close.

Macmillan RRP $36.99

The genius of The Wife Between Us is that, when the reader discovers the complete truth, it is emotionally satisfying.

The authors are Greer Hendricks, a former journalist who works as an editor with Simon & Schuster in New York, and Sarah Pekkanen, who started out as an investigative journalist and now writes novels from her home in Washington, DC. The Wife Between Us is a first-rate read that is both completely unputdownable and emotionally fulfilling.

A two-page spread near the end places each of the epic go girls on a timeline – from 1824 to 1997 – and includes a space for the reader to add their own details.

Māori warrior Ahumai Te Paerata’s story sits alongside that of athlete Beatrice Faumuina, while singer Lorde and golfer Lydia Ko also feature. Swimmer Sophie Pascoe, archer Neroli Fairhall and politician Mojo Mathers share their stories of pushing past physical challenges.

The characters are delightful, and the book described a distinct period in history with such an air of authenticity that you feel as if you are standing on the bombed streets with Emmy, trying to remain cheerful despite the terrible events taking place. It captures the language of the time beautifully – the author has collected magazines from this era – which adds to the storyline in the way people think and engage with one another. This novel is both funny and moving, a tale of love and friendship, loss and understanding, and ultimately of kindness and compassion.

T H E W I F E B E T W E E N US by G R E E R H E N D R I C KS & SA R A H P E K K A NE N

Striking portraits by well-known Kiwi artists, including Fifi Colston, Phoebe Morris, Vasanti Unka and Ali Teo, accompany each story. The illustrations are gorgeous, each offering a unique perspective of the subject. Mini biographies about the author and artists are delightful, with a self-portrait of each artist giving a sneak peek into their mind.

George’s story began when he was posted from rural New Zealand, to Gallipoli and the Western Front. David Hastings pieces together his experience, through desertion and hospitals, to his final return to New Zealand.

Auckland University Press RRP $34.99

But there are many mysteries along the way. Why, when George was deemed unfit to serve on the way to Gallipoli, was he put in the thick of the fighting there? Did he really lose his memory, or was he trying to save his skin? Was he actually mentally unwell, and was his illness exacerbated by the harsh realities of a brutal war?

This book is gripping from the opening page, as you slowly discover George’s heart-breaking experience and long journey back to his family. The author takes us deep into the experience of the First World War and into the depths of the human mind.

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

40

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

41

ARTICLE BY CAMERON OFFICER

MOTORING

MOTORING CITROËN C3 FEEL +

The default setting when thinking of ‘European cars’ these days is to imagine the output of the German auto giants – your BMWs, Audis and Volkswagens. Unless you’re an unapologetic Francophile, the likes of Peugeot, Citroën and Renault don’t really get much of a look-in.

For some, Škoda is still the punchline to a joke, rather than the maker of very good cars it has now become under Volkswagen ownership. And as for SEAT, once you’ve been advised that, no, it isn’t pronounced how it looks, the general population is still none the wiser. Spanish?

Do they make cars then?

But here are two facts for you when it comes to European cars. First, not all the best ones are made in Germany. And second, if you’re after a deft wee hatchback or compact SUV with a bit of Continental flair, you no longer have to spend the earth (over and above an equivalent Japanese model) to get something rather lovely to live with.

Underneath all that surface shine, the C3 also has a great little engine: a three-cylinder turbo petrol that has a sharpish growl to it when under the pump. It feels sprightly and engaging on the road. The interior is as appealing as the exterior, with interesting, cheery design accents and a nice big touchscreen front and centre, for all your music and hands-free phone calling. And it comes with a reversing camera and plenty of other safety equipment.

The other great thing is that this car costs $27,990. To buy a Toyota Corolla with an equivalent amount of finery straight out of the box, you’d need to spend another $10,000, and the same is true of a Hyundai i30. For a true European car with both pedigree and plenty of kit on board, you can’t go far wrong with the C3.

TA K E T H E N E W C I T R O Ë N C 3 , F O R E XA M P L E . I T’S A T R A D I T I O N A L H AT C H B A C K B U T P U T T O G E T H E R B Y A C O M P A N Y T H AT G L O R I E S I N B E I N G J U S T T H AT L I T T L E B I T L E F T O F C E N T R E .

THE STATISTICS ENGINE: 1.2-litre PureTech 3-cylinder turbo petrol POWER: 81kW TORQUE: 205Nm FUEL ECONOMY: 4.9 litres/100km PRICE: $27,990

42

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

The looks won’t be to everyone’s taste. Those ‘Airbumps’ along the lower doors are very fashion forward. But they do blend in with the bodywork a bit more, depending on what exterior colours you choose (and believe me, you’ll be seeing many more two-tone colour schemes on cars over the next couple of years as manufacturers embrace their inner ’70s). The Airbumps actually have a practical side to them too: their scratch-resistant surface protects the doors against supermarket car park scrapes.

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

43

ARTICLE BY LUCY CORRY

ARTICLE BY KRIS TYNAN

FASHION

H E A LT H

STYLE OH BABY, IT’S GETTING COLD OUTSIDE. HERE’S HOW TO STAY WARM – AND LOOK HOT – THIS WINTER.

The days may be dreary and cold, and wet weather may keep you indoors, but winter is a great season for lovers of fashion. The trick to looking stylishly layered, rather than wrapped up like the Michelin Man, is a bit of planning.

Starting with cosy under layers (what did we do before merino?) gives you an excellent foundation to build on. If you feel the cold, you’ll be pleased that roll-neck knit tops have made a huge comeback, along with shearling coats and suede boots. Use different textures in your middle layers – thicker fabrics like corduroy, velvet and woven wool are brilliant in winter.

Scarves – or ‘neckwear’, as the fashion world likes to call them – are for more than just keeping warm. Picking a scarf in one of the season’s on-trend colours is a great way to update your wardrobe. Berry tones and deep navy are classic winter favourites, and much kinder to the complexion than basic black.

44

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Ice-cream shades such as minty green, pale pink and baby blue are also great tones that help to light up skin that’s washed out by winter cold. Do you remember the spice shades of the 1970s? Colours like cinnamon, mustard and paprika are all back with a vengeance this season, and they look great with other shades like cream, winter white, burgundy and navy blue.

Winter is a great time to dust off beautiful pieces from times past. A classic wool coat never goes out of style. A pair of gloves is a must and can be a fun way to add colour or texture to an outfit. If you’ve got a great brooch collection, consider wearing them in a cluster on your winter coat rather than one at a time.

TOP TIP: If you have got a spare hour or so, get some friends together for a few laughs while you try out scarf-styling tips from the Internet (Google ‘how to tie scarves’).

STEPPING IT UP Although single-level or bungalow living has many advantages, it’s important to keep practising step-ups so you can navigate bus steps, stairs and pavement curbs. Stepping up requires strength and balance, which the following exercise aims to build.

You’ll need to find a step or staircase to use – perhaps you live in a village with stairs in the main block, or maybe there is something suitable in your garden? It could be worth investing in a metal ‘step stool’; you can find one at Mitre 10 or Bunnings for around $20.

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Position the step side-on to a wall, chair or bench so you have something to use for balance. If you’re exercising on a staircase, use the handrail. Lightly holding onto something will give you confidence, but concentrate on making your legs do the work, not your arms.

Place one foot on the top of the step and drive up onto it.

Step back down with the same leg you stepped up with. Do this a few times, then swap

When you can step up with confidence, practise stepping down sideways. This is easier than stepping off forwards, as it places less stress on the

the leading leg. Make sure you position your whole foot on the step – don’t let your heel drop off the end.

knee joint. It is also easier to use the rail (or wall, chair or bench) for balance when it is in front of you.

Bonus.

Set yourself the goal of stepping up and down most days. If it’s been a while since you’ve had practice on steps or stairs, start with a few repetitions and gradually build this number to 10 as you get stronger. Work within your limits – when your legs feel a bit tired, that means you’ve been engaging the right muscles!

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

45

ARTICLE BY AMELIA NORMAN

ACTIVITIES

TRAVEL LOG

THE BAY OF

ISLANDS Winter is settling in, and brings with it a perfect opportunity to visit the ‘winterless north’. The Bay of Islands’ mild climate offers pleasant temperatures year-round, meaning it’s always a good time to explore the beaches, history and culture of this iconic region.

ACCOMMODATION

EATING

Paihia makes a good base for exploring the sprawling bays and coastal settlements. The town is the departure point for most water activities in the area and is within easy driving distance to other local destinations and attractions.

Breakfast at one of the many Paihia cafés overlooking the water is a must. Alternatively, self-catering is easy thanks to the town’s centrally located Countdown supermarket.

Accommodation ranges from budget to high-end, with waterfront resorts and hotels aplenty. It’s all about the view here! Breakwater Motel is a comfortable, centrally located option with excellent ocean vistas if your budget stretches to a waterfront or seaview suite.

If you’re looking for tranquillity, head 3km north of Paihia to Falls Motel and Waterfront Campground. Overlooking the pretty Haruru Falls and Waitangi Lagoon, this quiet complex promises views from every room as well as a pool, private beach access and free kayak hire.

46

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

If you’re not off on an all-day tour or cruise, Paihia has many delicious lunch options. Fish and chips on the beach is a great choice, or head to the stunning 35 Degrees South waterfront restaurant, which includes its own 60,000-litre aquarium! Sit outside over the water, and enjoy fresh line-caught fish, shellfish, pasta, steak or salads.

For dinner, don’t go past the historic Duke of Marlborough Hotel on the waterfront in Russell – New Zealand’s first capital city – a short walk from the jetty and ferry to Paihia. Expect plentiful seafood, and an impressive wine list.

Considered the birthplace of our nation, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a must-visit. A two-minute drive or 25-minute walk north of Paihia, the idyllic setting is home to the historic Treaty House and Te Whare Rūnanga (the magnificently carved meeting house), the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe and the new Museum of Waitangi. Purchase a day pass to include a guided tour and cultural performance. New Zealand residents get half-price admission with identification.

History buffs will enjoy a trip to nearby Kerikeri.

Known for its abundant fruit production and artistic residents, it’s home to Kemp House; the country’s oldest building, and the Stone Store; the oldest stone building. The Discover Kerikeri Tour, operated by Fullers GreatSights, is an easy and fun guided afternoon tour, departing Paihia daily at 1pm.

The Fullers GreatSights office on the Paihia waterfront is also where to book your obligatory Bay of Islands cruise. Whether you wish to see dolphins, explore the idyllic bays, or spend the day on a traditional gaff-rigged schooner, there is a cruise option for everyone.

RESIDENT OPINIONS

Brian Carter SUMMERSET AT MONTEREY PARK, HOBSONVILLE

“We spent 10 years in a motorhome, and we frequently visited the Bay of Islands.

We love Aroha Island, about 8km north of Kerikeri. It’s a very unique place, and it’s quiet and remote – you think you’re in the middle of nowhere, but you’re just in the harbour! There are kiwi, and though we weren’t quick enough to see them, you can hear them making sounds at night.”

THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Rona Weston STATISTICS Region | Northland Airport | Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri Main road | State Highway 11 Population | 1,719 (Paihia)

SUMMERSET AT MONTEREY PARK, HOBSONVILLE

“I grew up in the Bay of Islands – I was born in Kawakawa. Our family had a boat at Derek Landing and on weekends we’d take a picnic to Paihia. We’d go down the river and you’d arrive in the waters between Russell and Paihia. The two towns differ greatly despite being beside each other. My favourite place was the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It’s all roped off now, but I used to play on the big anchor. I have great memories of Haruru Falls, which is just up from Paihia – it’s a lovely place for lunch.”

Left | The Bay of Islands is sparkling blue throughout the year.

Photo by: Mark Mckeown

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

47

PUZZLES

BRAIN TEASE

SPLITDECISION

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

TARGET 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.

Good 28 Very Good 36 Excellent 42+

E C M E P T F R I

WORDWHEEL

Insert the missing letter in each puzzle to make an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anticlockwise

2

1

3

ACROSS: 1 Puppy, 4 Dig one’s heels in, 11 Birds, 14 Stops, 15 Sidetracked, 16 Scribble, 19 Builder, 20 Hedge, 21 Habitable, 24 Duplicate, 26 Drench, 27 Baffle, 31 Beret, 32 Ambrosia, 34 Indiscreet, 38 Correct, 39 Divide, 40 Diesel, 41 Filo, 42 Enchant, 45 Investment, 50 Shotgun, 54 Need, 55 Crisis, 56 Unique, 57 Dappled, 60 Incredible, 61 Galoshes, 62 Coast, 65 Creeds, 66 Herald, 67 Recurrent, 72 Barbecued, 73 Lever, 74 Bulldog, 79 Traction, 80 Complicated, 81 Crate, 82 Deter, 83 Bare-faced cheek, 84 Cover.

DOWN: 2 Untrue, 3 Pupil, 5 Iris, 6 Overeat, 7 Enrage, 8 Hack, 9 Elevated, 10 Nectar, 11 Brilliance, 12 Ruby, 13 Spectre, 17 Realm, 18 Disconnect, 22 Scamp, 23 Offering, 25 Unearth, 26 Dialect, 28 Heroin, 29 Aspire, 30 Biceps, 33 Reign, 35 Thorn, 36 Scan, 37 Edge, 42 Ennui, 43 Clenched, 44 Turnip, 45 Insolvency, 46 Vase, 47 Smudged, 48 Mainly, 49 Nouns, 51 Head, 52 Typhoon, 53 Uneasy, 58 Headmaster, 59 Demur, 63 Taper off, 64 Argue, 65 Chatted, 68 Eyelash, 69 Absorb, 70 Behind, 71 Soothe, 75 Largo, 76 Gait, 77 Epic, 78 Fete.

WORDWHEEL: 1. OUTSIDER. 2. WHISPERS. 3. SAILBOAT.

48

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

CODECRACKER

SPLIT DECISION

TARGET creep crepe crept crimp empire emptier epic IMPERFECT peer père perfect peri perm permit pert peter piece pier pierce prefect price prim prime receipt recipe ripe temp temper trip tripe

CROSSWORD

All puzzles copyright The Puzzle Company

ACROSS 1 Young dog (5) 4 Refuse stubbornly to move or be persuaded (3,4,5,2) 11 Avian creatures (5) 14 Organ controls (5) 15 Distracted from the main topic (11) 16 Messy writing (8) 19 House maker (7) 20 Row of shrubs (5) 21 Fit to live in (9) 24 Copy (9) 26 Soak (6) 27 Confound (6) 31 Soft hat (5) 32 Food of the gods (8) 34 Not keeping confidences (10) 38 Rectify (7) 39 Separate into parts (6) 40 Motor fuel (6) 41 Pastry type (4) 42 Bewitch (7) 45 Money laid out with an expectation of profit (10)

50 54 55 56 57 60 61 62 65 66 67 72 73 74 79 80 81 82 83 84

Firearm (7) Poverty (4) Emergency (6) One and only (6) With patches of colour (7) Hard to believe (10) Waterproof overshoes (8) Freewheel (5) Screed (anag)(6) Usher in (6) Happening repeatedly (9) Cooked outdoors (9) Crowbar (5) Dog breed (7) Tyre grip (8) Intricate, involved (11) Shipping box (5) Frighten off (5) Sheer impudence (4-5,5) Lid (5)

DOWN 2 False (6) 3 Student (5) 5 Eye part (4) 6 Dine to excess (7) 7 Anger (6) 8 Horse for ordinary riding (4) 9 Raised (8) 10 Trance (anag)(6) 11 Great brightness (10) 12 Gemstone (4) 13 Apparition (7) 17 Kingdom (5) 18 Unhitch (10) 22 Rascal (5) 23 Donation (8) 25 Dig up (7) 26 Local tongue (7) 28 Addictive drug (6) 29 Praise (anag)(6) 30 Arm muscles (6) 33 Rule over (5) 35 Prickle (5) 36 Glance over quickly (4) 37 Border (4)

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 58 59 63 64 65 68 69 70 71 75 76 77 78

Boredom (5) Held tightly (8) Root vegetable (6) Bankruptcy (10) Flower holder (4) Blurred (7) On the whole (6) Naming words (5) Leader (4) Tropical storm (7) Nervous (6) School boss (10) Raise objections (5) Become gradually less (5,3) Debate (5) Talked informally (7) Facial hair (7) Soak up (6) In arrears (6) Calm (6) Performed slowly (mus)(5) Walk (4) Long narrative poem (4) Festival (4)

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

49

AROUND

1

2

3

Directory AUCKLAND

TA R A N A K I

Summerset Falls

Summerset Mountain View

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

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

Summerset at Monterey Park

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

1 Squadron Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618 Phone (09) 951 8920 Summerset at Heritage Park

8 Harrison Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1060 Phone (09) 950 7960 Summerset by the Park

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

4

Summerset at Karaka

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 WA I K AT O Summerset down the Lane

5

7

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

Kimbrae Drive, Hamilton 3281 Phone (07) 981 7822 Summerset by the Lake

2 Wharewaka Road, Wharewaka, Taupo 3330 Phone (07) 376 9470 B AY O F P L E N T Y Summerset by the Sea

6

181 Park Road, Katikati 3129 Phone (07) 985 6890 H AW K E ’ S B AY Summerset in the Bay

79 Merlot Drive, Greenmeadows, Napier 4112 Phone (06) 845 2840 Summerset in the Orchard

1228 Ada Street, Parkvale, Hastings 4122 Phone (06) 974 1310 Summerset Te Awa* 1 HOPPY EASTER: Hamilton residents were woken up by the Easter Bunny’s helpers delivering treats. 2 FLOWER POWER: Trentham ladies had a flower-arranging session with resident Jeanette Morris. 3 BACK IN TIME: Havelock North residents visited the Technology Museum in Napier. 4 WALK IN THE PARK: Wanganui care centre residents enjoying the village gardens in autumn.

Corner of Kenny Road, Napier Phone (06) 833 5852 Summerset in the Vines

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

5 GRAND TIME: Nelson village celebrated St Patrick’s Day with games and cheer. 6 COLOUR-BULL: Hamilton

ladies took a trip to Morrinsville to see the painted cows.

Summerset in the River City

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

180 Ruapehu Drive, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4410 Phone (06) 354 4964 Summerset by the Ranges

102 Liverpool Street, Levin 5510 Phone (06) 367 0337 WELLINGTON Summerset on the Coast

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

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

15 Aotea Drive, Aotea, Porirua 5024 Phone (04) 235 0011 Summerset at the Course

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

Boulcott’s Farm, Military Road, Lower Hutt 5010 Phone (04) 894 7374 NELSON Summerset in the Sun

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

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

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

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

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

Summerset at Bishopscourt

7 GOODS GALORE: Napier’s knitting group were busy clicking their

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

needles to make garments for charity. * Proposed village

50

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

Summerset Scene | Winter 2018

51