AgedPlus Village Business Magazine | July 2021

July/August 2021 I Vol. 3 I No. 04

Village Design

Tamahere Country Club

YesChef

André Kassal

Wellbeing Diabetic Diets

Entertainment Olympics@RYMAN

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Outdoor LIVING Updating exteriors to fit the changing needs of a new generation of retirees.

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the future DISRUPTORS he Retirement village and aged care industry in New Zealand are worldrenowned. They play an essential role in providing communities for New Zealand’s ageing population. With an often perceived disconnect in understanding the difference between aged care and retirement villages, the line is becoming more blurred by the proportion of rest homes, hospital and dementia beds co-located within retirement villages.

In the recent JLL whitepaper* of the 422 villages identified within the NZRVD, 65 percent contained an aged care facility providing 19,300 co-located aged care beds. This is 50 percent of the total aged care industry’s bed count.

The Auckland region accounts for most retirement villages. With an estimated 22 percent of the national village stock, the big six holds between them an estimated 43 percent of villages throughout the country and approximately 60 percent of national unit numbers. That still leaves a majority of facilities owned independently of the big six.

The sector has continued to expand through 2020/21 with refurbishment and extensions of existing villages. There is also a promising pipeline of new retirement villages. The ongoing challenge

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to the industry is to ensure that the right style of units is delivered in desired locations to meet the future needs of our ageing population.

The synergies between retirement villages and care facilities are apparent as the addition of care suites in new retirement villages directly respond to consumer demand.

As more and more of the baby boomer generation enter retirement, this group will be the future disruptors. Their tastes, experiences and requirements will push the sector ahead with new designs, innovations, care services, activities and catering options.

We hope you enjoy the read this month, focusing on village business, from design, innovation, lifestyle changes, product trends, and menu choices. There’s more to read online and on our social media platforms, and don’t forget to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter.

Tania Walters

tania@reviewmags.com

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The expected 75+ population growth in Auckland between 2020/2033

existing retirement villages that have commenced upgrades and development

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14.3%

retirement village units in New Zealand

TANIA WALTERS Publisher

*9th JLL whitepaper is based on JLL New Zealand’s Retirement Village and Aged Care databases and provides a snapshot of the industry for 2020

is the national penetration rate

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History in the Making

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New evidence of identity for Seniors

Microsoft opens donations and discounts program to aged care providers

Ryman Healthcare has wanted to do an Olympics for some time.

Easy access to goods and services with Kiwi Access Card

Microsoft has re-opened their donated and discounted licencing program to New Zealand aged care organisations.

10 RVA Releases A Blueprint To Take Us Forward

You may have seen some media coverage of the Commission for Financial Capability’s (CFFC) White Paper that proposes a review of the retirement village legislation.

12 Quiz Night

The way people play trivia games continues to evolve.

14 Redefines Socail Living

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Tamahere Country Club’s clubhouse, which opened in June, is a special addition to the retirement village, from its design to its function.

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17. High End Luxury

Proudly presented by Interior Design and Procurement Specialists, Furnz Group offers New Zealands highest end in retirement luxury, with the lavish and luxurious Clubhouse as the central heart of the village.

20 Retire in Style

Sanderson Group, luxury retirement village developers, is a family-owned business, started

by Fraser Sanderson, the group has been developing quality luxury villages since 1987.

24 Village Developments 26 Wet Rooms – A New Level of Bathroom Design

Wet rooms are totally waterproofed bathrooms with a shower area at the same level as the rest of the floor. The biggest challenge with these designs is ensuring everything is waterproof.

28 Focal Point Basin

Countertop basins allow mix and match to bathroom furniture like never before.

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30 Making Accessibility Look Good

The lack of bathrooms designed to accommodate accessibility, can largely be attributed to the assumption that accessible bathrooms must be tasteless to be functional.

34 Stimulating, Sustainable & Timeless Designs

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Luke Edwards Interior Design specialises in bringing interiors to life with a one of a kind design style, mixing a “method design” philosophy with the forward-thinking Neuro Design” principles to create stimulating, sustainable and timeless designs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a seismic shift in the style of senior living designs, with emerging product trends promoting wellness, cleanliness and durability as well as style.

38 Amotto Discusses Changes

Having worked with retirement villages through design, construction, implementation, assessment and compliance of their swimming and spa pool facilities, Amotto Consultancy Ltd has seen several changes in the needs and requirements of existing and new village developments and their aquatic facilities.

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40 Resort Style Retirement at Pacific Coast Village

The population of New Zealand is aging and many of the baby boomers are choosing to live in retirement villages. One of the latest villages catering to this population is Pacific Coast Village.

44 Outdoor Living

Designers are updating the interiors of retirement villages to fit the changing needs of a new generation of retirees.

46 Chef’s Table Innovation at Ryman

New Zealand’s finest brown trout first tempted German-born chef André Kassal to Kiwi shores ten years ago.

48 Under the microscope: Gut bacteria and immunity

Discovering how our diet may impact immune response, a New Zealand Covid vaccine study is underway in Rotorua and Christchurch.

52 Diabetes Management Is Always Changing

It’s well-recognised that “diabetic diets” are a thing of the past.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Ryman Healthcare has wanted to do an Olympics for some time.

Now, collaborating with Aware Group and sponsored by New Zealand and Australian Olympics, it can. ith Olympics@Ryman, Brandon Hutcheson, Aware Group’s chief executive, set out to provide an enjoyable cross-Tasman event for Ryman residents while exploring the use of technology to match the actual Olympics. They developed technology solutions to connect all the 41 villages across Australia and New Zealand using artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology. Aware Group has created the opportunity for residents to have a fun and engaging event.

This pioneering tech brings together 12,500 residents across Australia and New Zealand, giving them a world-first retirement village Olympic games. Getting into the spirit of the games, residents can compete across five disciplines, lawn bowls, cycling, walking, swimming, and Quiznastics. Each activity uses technology that will allow Aware to synchronise the competitors into finals shared via Youtube.

Quizzes are a big drawcard for older adults, and the Quiznastics event holds a special place for Hutcheson.

“It creates engagement and promotes storytelling.

“After the quiz, you have people asking, ‘how did you know that?’, and it gets people telling stories,” he said.

For the Quiznastics event, each contestant has a controller with buttons that have been colour coordinated with the corresponding on-screen multi-choice answers. Colour coordination allows for those who are audibly or visually impaired to have equal opportunities when participating.

“Synchronising the buttons was tricky,” said Hutcheson.

“Accounting for connectivity issues or internet speeds is difficult. We have designed it in a way

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that if something does go wrong, everyone can still participate and collate it at the end.”

The tech solutions from Aware Group include using Fitbit technology in the relay walk, special sensors for the swimming events and augmented reality technology for the cycle races.

The sensory timing pads in the swimming events record the swimmers’ times. Due to the time zone difference between Australia and New Zealand and weather conditions, each contestants participation will be recorded, edited, and overlayed to synchronise the competition for all to watch upon release. This emerging technology provides a safe and engaging way for residents to be part of the action by removing obstacles to participation.

Olympics@Ryman bowling events will have an engineer at each end wearing a HoloLens and GPS to position each bowl.

“We could have used lasers,” said Hutcheson, “which would’ve been a lot easier, but it lacks essence.

“AI simulates the essence of a game, and residents feel more comfortable with the accuracy of a real bowl instead of lines.”

The use of AI will also contribute to the residents’ wellbeing long after Olympics@Ryman is over. One possibility for the future will be using an AI robot to place bowls on each site during the event.

“After talking to residents, I found that some don’t feel comfortable asking other people to play against them to practise,” said Hutcheson.

“But when we tested the robot, we had residents coming up asking how it works and getting excited about using it.”

So just like playing chess against a computer, residents would play bowls against the AI robot.

Aware Group has designed the technology used in the Olympics@Ryman to be reused and

incorporated into future village designs.

“You have to design proactively, not reactively,” said Hutcheson.

“It is costly to install or refit technology down the line to accommodate shifting needs if you only design for now. If you don’t design proactively, you won’t have the tech.”

With an average age of residents in the 80–85 range, Hutcheson found after speaking with residents on their experience with technology that the most popular request was for a single remote.

“They just want a single remote that does everything,’” said Hutcheson.

However, with the baby boomers entering retirement, what technology was satisfactory to the previous generation of retirees is unlikely to be acceptable to the next generation. Tech will be

more familiar, and demands will be greater.

The Olympics@Ryman challenge was to provide enjoyment for older people while upholding health and wellbeing in a post-COVID environment.

To see how far technology can go to bring people together internationally in a safe way.

Once the Olympics@Ryman finals are complete, the closing ceremony will be broadcast in real-time so that residents can celebrate together. Olympics@ Ryman will have made history as the first to compete in cross-Tasman village games.

“Using technology to improve the residents’ experience is the future of healthcare,” said Hutcheson.

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New evidence of identity for Seniors Easy access to goods and services with Kiwi Access Card

The new Kiwi Access Card has been designed to give seniors the freedom they

need to access goods and services throughout New Zealand. It is an easy and convenient way to help get the most out of life, especially if someone does not hold a valid driver’s licence and/or passport.

The card has been specifically designed with New Zealand’s over 60s and retired community in mind, to ensure a reliable and secure evidence of identity

card that is affordable and that can be easily applied for at participating NZ Post Shops or AA Centres.

The Kiwi Access Card has replaced the 18+ Card. It can be used as an evidence of age and identity card throughout New Zealand and is available to both New Zealand nationals and foreign visitors.

Launched by Hospitality New Zealand, the new Kiwi Access Card has been created

to better facilitate access to goods and services for everyone in New Zealand.

It is the ideal means of identification for someone who does not have a valid passport and/or driver licence. Application forms can be found at participating NZ Post Shop or AA Centre or download the form online. The Kiwi Access Card retails at $55 including GST.

Microsoft opens donations and discounts program to aged care providers

Microsoft has re-opened their donated and discounted licencing program to New Zealand aged care organisations.

Now, instead of paying full price, many organisations through the sector can save as much as 95% off RRP for the crucial Microsoft applications they use every day.

Microsoft is utilised in almost every workplace worldwide.

From popular applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, to some of its more technical products like servers and operating systems, you’re sure to have used a Microsoft product in your lifetime.

Microsoft’s offer will allow eligible aged care organisations to re-allocate thousands of dollars to support those in need of their services. And with digital transformation being a key focus for many, access to best-of-breed technology and modern systems becomes viable for those organisations.

Who is eligible?

Microsoft has opened the program to organisations with a primary focus on serving the aged community, including nursing facilities, senior citizen retirement communities, and group homes. Organisations that also provide home health care will be eligible for the program. Home health care is defined as services provided at home or a group residence such as skilled nursing care, skilled care services like physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and medical social services.

If your organisation does not fit with the above eligibility criteria, don’t worry, there are over 60 leading technology partners that donate and discount their products and services to the New Zealand not-for-profit sector.

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How to access the program

To access donated and discounted Microsoft products, your organisation will need to be qualified by TechSoup New Zealand, which is the recognised administrator of donated and discounted technology for not-for-profits in New Zealand.

TechSoup New Zealand’s program is free to join and access.

Who is TechSoup New Zealand?

TechSoup New Zealand is a registered charity and notfor-profit organisation committed to building stronger communities through technology. Since 2007, we’ve supported the New Zealand charity sector with donated and discounted IT products, online learning, and specialised consulting services.

RVA COLUMN

RVA Releases A Blueprint To Take Us Forward

You may have seen some media coverage of the Commission for Financial Capability’s (CFFC) White Paper that proposes a review of the retirement village legislation. In our view this proposal is misplaced, as the legislative framework protecting residents’ interests in the village is both robust and world-leading.

JOHN COLLYNS Executive director, Retirement Villages Association

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he beauty of the regime is that it allows a huge range of commercial terms that allow residents genuine choice about their village. Looking for somewhere that shares capital gain? There are villages that do that. Want the certainty of a fixed weekly fees? 60 percent of villages offer that. And so on.

However, we also recognize that there are aspects of the commercial terms, which are the focus of the CFFC’s White Paper, that can create problems for residents, especially if units take longer to re-licence than expected and families have to wait longer than desirable for the repayment of the capital sum.

On 25 May 2021, at our Conference, the RVA launched a comprehensive blueprint to introduce a range of improvements in the industry. In particular, the blueprint includes providing residents with a stronger voice, strengthening the complaints process and working with the CFFC to monitor re-licensing times so best practice standards can be developed.

The RVA will also explore establishing an Ombudsman to hear and resolve complaints and invite an independent member of the public to sit on its Executive to represent residents’ interests. Retired High Court Judge Hon. Dr John Priestly QC is already the independent chair of the RVA’s separate Disciplinary Authority to look at complaints about egregious operator behaviour.

“The growth of our sector, the fact more than 100 Kiwis are choosing to move into a retirement village every week and the overwhelming satisfaction levels among residents clearly demonstrates that we have struck the right balance between robust

regulatory oversight and effective self-governance,” said RVA President Graham Wilkinson.

“However, we accept there is always room for improvement and refinement around certain practices as our sector and our offering evolves.

This blueprint sets out the tangible and definitive steps we will be taking to achieve that goal.”

As a first step, the RVA has invited the Hon Tracy Martin, a former Minister for Seniors, to be the Independent Member on the RVA’s Executive Committee to ensure the residents’ voice is heard at our Board level. We are delighted that someone with Tracey’s mana and experience has agreed to take up the role.

As part of the blueprint, the RVA has agreed with the CFFC to survey all members annually to examine emerging trends and work with members, residents and the Retirement Commissioner to design a best practice approach to re-licensing that reflects the reality of the local real estate market, yet ensures residents’ estates do not wait an unreasonable period of time for a refund.

“We agree there is a role for continuously educating operators and residents about the relicensing process and to encourage best practice including dealing with potential drawn-out relicensing times,” said Mr Wilkinson.

The blueprint also sets out plans to review Occupation Rights Agreements (ORAs) to address any perceived unfair terms or confusing clauses and ensure clarity around what the resident and operator are responsible for, in particular, repairs, maintenance and replacement of operator-owned chattels.

“We will work with our members, residents and the Retirement Commissioner to identify best practice for future ORAs which define each party’s responsibilities, so that residents are not responsible for usual maintenance and replacement of operator-owned chattels, whilst protecting

operators from bearing the cost of making good resident abuse or damage to chattels.

“Already some operators have moved towards this position and we anticipate the majority of operators will follow quickly.” The RVA has worked with the CFFC to develop best practice standards around the disclosure of information about residents’ transfer to care and have called for these to be incorporated into the Retirement Villages Code of Practice.

“We also agree that the retirement sector can encourage best practice standards, as is illustrated by the sector actively encouraging operators to stop charging all fees when a resident moves out,” said Mr Wilkinson. “This is an example of education and market pressure. The practice was extremely rare 20 years ago, but today the majority of villages have adopted this practice and we expect more to follow, although this will always be a challenge for smaller and not-for-profit villages.”

Last year, the RVA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Retirement Village Residents Association of New Zealand to work

“The fact more than 100 Kiwis are choosing to move into a retirement village every week and the overwhelming satisfaction levels among residents clearly demonstrates that we have struck the right balance between robust regulatory oversight and effective self-governance.” together on issues. These include guidelines on dealing with the media, ensuring complaints raised via either organisation are dealt with expeditiously and fairly, implementing a comprehensive village manager training programme, and regular meetings between both the RVA and the RVRA’s Executive Committees.

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ENTERTAINMENT SHAUN WALLACE competing at Titirangi’s Pinesong Village in 2019 against two residents.

QUIZ Night The way people play trivia games continues to evolve.

From folks enjoying Trivial Pursuit at home or attending a pub trivia night, the basic premise remains the same. People enjoy the thrill of providing correct answers to questions about lesser-known facts. tudies have shown we get a rush, neuro-reward signal or a dopamine burst from winning. However, unlike gambling and even video games, trivia is generally not a habit that’s a problem. There are no pitfalls, it’s fun, and it takes up time. People enjoy interacting with others at these events, which is an excellent exercise for the brain and memory.

Quiz nights are a great form of entertainment in retirement villages. That is no surprise as competitive games are fun, and they are even more so when there are great drinks and food to share.

There is no better way to show off all of the unique, sometimes useless, facts and figures we have stored in our memory banks. Team quiz events are even more fun because it lets residents gather with friends for a chance to shine.

Believe it or Not quiz events are New Zealand’s largest provider of all things trivia, notably weekly pub quizzes and corporate and charity events. They are on many platforms, including inflight on the Air New Zealand domestic trivia channel, NZME with their quizzes online and in the NZ Herald, and also TV shows, including the

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new Nine Lives on TV2, and Sky TV with their dedicated quiz channel. Including quiz events on village entertainment schedules has never been easier than with Believe it or Not. “We’ve always known that the aged care sector has residents with sharp minds, so for some time have been designing a product to suit. We supplied Arvida, Bupa, Heritage, Metlifecare, Oceania, Ryman, and Summerset with quizzes to get them through last year’s first lockdown,” said founder and sales manager Brendan Lochead.

“It was a popular choice with residents.”

The team learned a lot from supplying those quizzes; coming up with a formula that works in aged care proved challenging – the questions needed to be topical, fun, and relevant to the age group, challenging an audience that had a wealth of general knowledge. “Many villages run their own in-house quizzes, so we thought whatever we came up with had to have a distinct point of difference.

Our six round multimedia quiz provides that.”

On a recent visit to the monthly quiz evening at Remuera Gardens, residents were extremely positive about the quiz. Wendy Stringer has attended every one since it began in March.

“I actually never thought it would take off, as other quizzes I’d seen were not that great, but now there’s a real buzz around the village and everybody keeps asking when the next one is,” she explained. “The residents really enjoy it, they enjoy the contact with each other and the competitive aspects of it and it’s very professionally done.”

The Believe It or Not team has partnered with Shaun Wallace (also known from The Chase as “The Dark Destroyer”), since Shaun approached them in 2019. Shaun it turns out, is an avid fan, having spent time researching the worldwide quiz market.

In 2019, Shaun made two trips to New Zealand, touring with Brendan from Believe it or Not, sharing stories from his time on The Chase, and even visiting residents in aged care facilities in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch, and taking on some of the residents in a Final Chase style competition!

For more information on how to include a Believe It or Not Quiz Event in your entertainment schedule, contact the team on info@believeitornot.co.nz. In fact, if you mention you saw this article they will offer a free multimedia quiz to your village, with a special welcome from Shaun Wallace himself!

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DESIGN

Redefines

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SOCIAL

Tamahere Country Club’s clubhouse, which opened in June, is a special addition to the retirement village, from its design to its function. The building is a central hub for socialisation and relaxation with a lounge, billiards room, library, outdoor area, theatre, bar and dining area.

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feeling of luxury greets residents from the outset with a hand-laid parquetry flooring was painstakingly pieced together one plank at a time in the foyer, along with Cappidocia Vein brushed tile. Three magnificent, large handmade lights illuminate the space.

Moving into the lounge, the space is decorated with New Zealand made furniture. A gas fireplace is the main feature, standing 1.5m tall by 1.2m wide. The fireplace has individually cut and placed firebricks and mosaic tiles custom designed and made in Hinuera. For the music lovers, there is a Yamaha CVP809 Grand Piano with a wooden NFX piano action, a stateof-the-art sound system, and a full digital recording suite.

The billiards room brings back luxury with walls lined in Ralph Lauren wallpaper, over 300m of hand-stained, oak edge clashing, and nine-foot, full-sized, fully restored Barton McGill ‘Traditional’ tables. These billiard tables are handmade from African Mahogany and fitted with Italian slates.

Luxurious finishes continue into the bathrooms as well.

Female restrooms are tiled in large Italian tiles, inspired by the British Burlington stone, alongside white penny mosaics.

Male restrooms are adorned with Italian Orvieto tile inspired by a rare quartzite marble from South America, paired with penny mosaics.

With over 260 adjustable shelves, the library houses not only an elaborate collection of literature but a piece of history. The room features a magnificent clock crafted by development manager Nathan Sanderson’s great-great-greatgreat-grandfather Henry Sanderson in the 1700s.

The outside space spares no compromise on luxury either.

Dotted with New Zealand designed armchairs, residents and

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guests can sit and enjoy looking at the Sanderson stainless steel fountain. The patio is tiled with the Italian-made Floor Gres range, one of the hardest porcelains available.

Both the bowling green and p’etanque court are up to standard, with a pebbled playing surface and French quality competition standard balls for p’etanque, and certified world bowl standard ‘Greengauge’ carpet with a hardwood exterior for bowling.

Back inside, the 50 seater theatre has the latest technology and sleekest design. A combination of ash, brass, kwila and walnut was handcrafted by English artisan Jonathon Scales to create a one of a kind, bespoke door. A huge 250 inch 4K screen and 4K Sony super bright laser projector with surround sound will allow residents to immerse themselves with quality visuals and sound.

The bar features locally sourced and sustainably crafted Zara bar tables and 15 hanging chain screens with smoked brass, mirrored glass behind.

Finally, the dining area has handmade, solid European oak dining chairs and over 300 onsite handcrafted routed ceiling panels. Meals can be brought to guests with dining mobile trolly units crafted from Caesarstone and lacquered oak veneer over an engineered steel frame.

As with all their buildings, Sanderson Group uses quality materials to “build what’s going to last,” said Nathan Sanderson.

Sanderson said their goal was to design and build the “best village in New Zealand,” with quality, long-term homes, which also applies to the clubhouse.

With more projects in the works and the hopes of expanding nationally, New Zealand will likely see many great developments from Sanderson Group in the near future.

HIGH END LUXURY

Proudly presented by Interior Design and Procurement Specialists, Furnz Group offers New Zealands highest end in retirement luxury, with the lavish and luxurious Clubhouse as the central heart of the village.

Furnz Group feels privileged to be involved in presenting this opulent Clubhouse, with every space finely procured and refined with exclusive, bespoke furniture, fittings and fabrics, catering to the luxurious lifestyle that retirees dream of.

On entry, residents are greeted with a wealth of sophistication and elegance, with levels of craftsmanship that bring classic into the contemporary. Furnz Group has procured a variety of colour customisation, fabrics and textures, catering to any social event, mood, and lifestyle interest of the Tamahere residents.

From the stunning consoles to the European Eichholtz petrified wood, to the divine Cole & Sons wall panel murals, each item has been uniquely curated by master artisans from

around the world. The balance of textural contemporary elements such as the steel frame loungers, beautifully transitions to soft enigmatic decorative fabric collections.

Layers of painted flowers, artful, dynamic geometrics with hints of Oriental watercolours add texture and depth to the design. The florals link to the delicately hand drawn bathroom mural, creating a contrast to the masculine inspired, Ralph Lauren themed billiard room around the corner. As an overall result, Furnz Group has presented a stunning Clubhouse providing residents with an elegant and inviting space in which to relax and socialise.

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Sanderson Group, luxury retirement village developers, is a family-owned business, started by Fraser Sanderson, the group has been developing quality luxury villages since 1987.

“We build long term homes, from the quality of materials to the architectural design, each element is carefully considered.”

NATHAN SANDERSON Development Manager

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anderson’s latest development, the Tamahere Country Club, features architecturally designed villas and apartments with an onsite clubhouse, health spa, and bowling green. It is located close to a shopping precinct with a grocer, medical centre, pharmacy, and hair and beauty salon.

The village itself is still considered rural, though it is just 10 minutes from Hamilton central, and Waikato hospital.

“We build long term homes,” said Nathan Sanderson, development manager. From the quality of materials to the architectural design, each element is carefully considered.

“For example we use 140mm studs, instead of the standard 90mm studs, R4 insulation in the walls and R5 in the ceiling. This keeps houses warm in the winter and cooler in the summer.”

Sanderson’s also use low-emissivity glass, which minimises the amount of infrared and ultraviolet light that comes through the glass without minimising the amount of light that enters the space.

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Features include quality materials, such as two-pot lacquer in the kitchen, stone benchtops, timber flooring and underfloor heating in the bathroom.

“We build something that is going to last,” said Sanderson. Smart-home systems are also offered as an optional extra.

With an architectural team and 35 different designs, each home can be customised to the resident’s requirements through an in-depth consulting process.

“Everything is customisable,” Sanderson said.

“You can even choose where you want the trees to go if you want.” Sanderson hopes Tamahere will be complete by the end of next year, as there are mutliple projects within the works.

A new dementia care and rest home for the Waikato, which will feature a new model for care facility living, is on track for consent this year and breaking ground mid next year. Matamata Country Club and Te Awamutu Country Club are also pending approval.

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FAIRWAY GARDENS, New Zealand | Golflands, Auckland. Still in development, this bespoke village is projected to be completed in early 2022 and will have 58 two and three bedroom apartments across four architecturally-designed buildings.

THE FOUNDATION VILLAGE, New Zealand | Parnell, Auckland Generus Living Group has just been given consent to build New Zealand’s first six-star retirement village, the Foundation Village.

FORRESTERS BEACH, Australia | Forresters Beach, New South Wales Forresters Beach is a premium, resort-style retirement village in the planning and assessment stages. Stage seven and eight are projected to be completed in 2022.

THE VERGE AT BURLEIGH, Australia | Miami, Queensland With stage one now complete, The Verge at Burleigh has entered stage two of this medium-rise retirement village.

THE RISE AT WOOD GLEN, Australia | Erina, New South Wales Perfect for now and ideal for later, The Rise at Wood Glen has sold out at stage one, and will commence construction of its stage two apartments in late 2021.

PAREWAITAI, New Zealand | Papamoa Beach, Papamoa. Still under development, Parewaitai will be a lifestyle retirement village with 110 independent villas, apartments, a community centre and aged care facility.

THE GREEN TARRAGINDI, Australia | Tarragindi, Queensland The Green Tarragindi is a new retirement living opportunity in the preconstruction stages.

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DESIGN

Wet Rooms

DESIGN

– A NEW LEVEL OF BATHROOM DESIGN

Wet rooms are totally waterproofed bathrooms with a shower area at the same level as the rest of the floor. The biggest challenge with these designs is ensuring everything is waterproof.

The next step is luxury and comfort, which can be added through under tile heating.

ulia Ostapenko, digital marketing specialist for Warmup, explained that wet room designs are becoming increasingly popular in aged care and retirement village design because of the versatility.

“It is an entry level shower and can be custom designed to be any size to accommodate wheelchair access, with or without glass

screens or three walls and a curtain, and handles can be installed where needed.”

The added benefit of underfloor heating is warmth. Not only does it heat the whole space, it also helps dry the floor quickly, which reduces the risk of slips. The heat is controlled by a thermostat and can be programmed to a schedule to maximise ease of use and

efficiency. Ostapenko advises designers to allow enough space in the shower for a chair or seat to be installed later-on. She also suggests Channell drains, as they remove the odd, four-corner slope from tiled showers.

“Channell drains offer a more effective and comfortable alternative without the risk of a puddle of dirty water around a slow

drain.” Ostapenko assures designers that underfloor heating for showers is not expensive to install and costeffective to run. The running costs are comparable, and often less than, fan heaters. Once installed, the thermostat can be programmed to turn on and off as required, maximising cost-effectiveness and heating efficiency.

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focal

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basins

Countertop basins allow mix and match to bathroom furniture like never before.

White and coloured designs in vitreous china, mineral and resin mixes, ceramic materials and stone composites are trending.

Though white basins continue to be the most popular choice. They come in varied shapes and forms as well as design aesthetics. Matt white and black, as well as colourful basins in muted dusky natural tones, are available in many options.

Coloured resin/mineral or concrete composite basins are a stylish, durable addition to create a unique appealing space.

MODERN LED AMBIENCE LED lighting is a very desirable option for bathrooms and there are many choices of mirrors and cabinets that feature these built in.

The overall ambience of the room should be considered as well as practical choices.

Illuminating from the side for example is best to avoid shadows if task lighting is required.

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Making

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AMY WALLER Amotto Consultancy founding director

The lack of bathrooms designed to accommodate accessibility, can largely be attributed to the assumption that accessible bathrooms must be tasteless to be functional.

etween January 2015 and December 2018, ACC reported an average of 28,297 accidents in the bathroom resulting in injury. This was an average increase of 13 percent from 2015 to 2018. These accidents that go through ACC cost the taxpayer an average of $35,498,751.

SA Plumbing Supply director Sean Paterson compared the addition of safety railings in bathrooms to the use of car seatbelts.

“They save lives and reduce serious injury,” he said.

In 2018, there were 4363 hospitalisations for traffic related injuries, but the number of falls in the shower space alone, per annum, is over 10 thousand, 6 thousand in the toilet area, 5 thousand in the bath area, and 7.5 thousand in the bathroom area. This is 6.5 times the amount of

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vehicle related accidents.

By simply incorporating rails, or reinforcing walls for future installation, developers can minimise the risk of injury to residents and save money.

“Adding $20-$30 worth of extra timber to reinforce walls so rails can be installed later on can save up to $20,000 in refitments,” said Paterson.

Adding rails in the bathroom also adds value to the home. 30 percent of the population has a disability of some sort, yet only 2 percent of homes are built to Universal Design principles.

This is a massive lack of supply.

Paterson also thinks rails should be a mandatory instalment in all bathrooms and luxury retirement village developer Northlit’s managing director Matthew Laity agrees.

For all Northlit homes, rails are pre-installed in both the shower and toilet area. They are not optional.

DESIGN Ponte Giulio – Hug Console Basin w/ Drawer & Rail, Prestige+ Support Rail, Hug Cabinet & Rail

“It’s one of those things you should just have,” said Laity.

Accessible bathrooms can and should be beautiful spaces that don’t make it obvious they are designed to accommodate someone with a disability. With advancements in design, there are other options beyond the stainless-steel hospital rail.

“Village bathrooms, some look like your typical bathroom, then you see others and they have attempted to create an accessible bathroom, but it looks like a hospital bathroom,” said Laity.

This is why Laity chose SA Plumbing’s Hewi rail system, “because they don’t look like a hospital rail.”

“The rails are sleek an come in an assortment of colours to suit any colour scheme,” Laity continued.

“We generally go with the white or grey finish, but they’re not just clunky stainless steel.”

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1. Ponte Giulio – Prestige+ Shower Rail with Self Locking Baskets, Hug Console Basin w/ Drawer & Rail, Prestige+ Support Rail 2. Hewi - System 900 Shower Rail 1100mm + 400mm Rail in Matt Black, 400mm Toilet Rail w/ Upgrade Toilet Roll Kit & Hinged Shower Seat, Hewi 850mm Washbasin 3. Hewi - System 900 T Shower Rail & Side Rail in Matt Black with Hanging Seats.

4. Hewi - System 900 T Shower Rail in Matt Black & Hinged Shower Seat

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The Hewi system also incorporates accessibility into functionality.

“We use the T-shower rail, so it doubles as a shower head holder, and a grab rail. The same goes for the toilet roll holder, which is also a grab rail.”

“That is the most challenging part,” said Laity.

“Making a bathroom accessible and functional for the older community, but not making it look like it’s out of a hospital bathroom.

“The Hewi rails look tidy, and not out of place.”

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Paterson argued that the cost of providing fine, accessible equipment is more than outweighed by the financial and practical advantages it provides developers, and the greatly enhanced experience for future resident’s that can be offered in every bathroom.

“Life is about experiences and the goal should be equally positive for able bodied people, and disabled people.”

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STIMULATING,

SUSTAINABLE

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DESIGNS

Luke Edwards Interior Design specialises in bringing interiors to life with a one of a kind design style, mixing a “method design” philosophy with the forward-thinking Neuro Design” principles to create stimulating, sustainable and timeless designs.

esigner Luke Edwards has, over the years, repeatedly found himself naturally designing in a certain way. Still, he never had the words to describe it until he coined the term ‘method design’.

“It’s quite strategic and scientific in its process, but at the same time very fluid,” said Edwards.

Edwards’ method captures a brand’s personality, mixing it with the character of the space and being able to ground an interior to its location helps tell a story and connect residents.

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brand, space, and a detailed design brief to create a foundation for the final design.

“It’s a bit like building a character for a story or getting all the ingredients together in cooking,” he explained. When done thoroughly, the design process becomes fun and exciting because details start falling into place.

“It’s a timeless approach to designing,” noted Edwards. He combines this method design philosophy with ‘neuro design principles’. He believes it is the most efficient and creative way of designing interiors.

Edwards neuro design principles are rooted

in both holistic design and neuroarchitecture.

Understanding how the interior environment affects the user’s wellbeing through light, colour, texture, materials, sound, psychology, visual qualities, emotion, biophilia, shape, pattern, and layout.

“The goal is to use these to make the interior space stimulating and comfortable.

“Every interior design project and space is unique. There will always be different degrees and levels to how much each of these is incorporated.”

When he began designing wallpapers, Edwards wanted to carry parts of this approach into his wallpaper designs.

“They’re designed this way, using the simplicity of colours, shape, pattern, and texture to create standout graphic designs. Partly as it helps to be visually easier to recognise and remember.”

All Edwards’ wallpapers are sustainably digitally printed on various textured commercial grade papers. For some collections, the paper stock has a slight roughness which helps add to the character of the designs. For Edwards, it’s not about the ‘designer’ aspect of the wallpaper but about using wallpaper as a cost-effective option to bring a timeless graphic quality into interior spaces.

“Each wallpaper design tells its own story.

Whether used purely for the colours or for the graphic patterns, they add something new, exciting and different to any space they’re in.”

As a designer, Edwards felt he’d never found a wallpaper that could add a simple graphic touch.

“That’s one of the reasons why I started designing my wallpapers. The design comes from a completely different perspective than anything else out there.”

Despite COVID-19’s impact on the business, Edwards used the setback to set up. He focused on updating business processes to create a stronger foundation for growth, completely redesigned a collection, and launched five design collections.

“The wallpapers will allow me to reach and have an impact in a variety of interiors, and the people experiencing them, worldwide. This is something I’m looking forward to,” said Edwards.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a seismic shift in the style of senior living designs, with emerging product trends promoting wellness, cleanliness and durability as well as style.

Designed to support holistic health, Fitbit has announced a new Fitbit tracker and smartwatch with a new Stress Management Score among its features.

Fitbit Luxe gives insights into the wearer's wellbeing through the Health Metrics dashboard in the Fitbit app to help identify changes that could be caused by increased stress or fatigue. It is Fitbit’s most elevated tracker while with Luxe, there is also six months of Fitbit Premium for added support and deeper data analysis. Luxe is a beautiful, sleek tracker with a colour touchscreen and up to five days of battery life.

Mirror cabinets are fantastic for maximising storage space and this circular mirror cabinet makes it look sleek and stylish.

Featuring luxury clear glass tubes, arranged on an antique brass finish frame in four tiers gives this statement lighting piece an impressive waterfall effect.

Nespresso Professional has launched the Nespresso Momento Coffee & Milk machine to complement the Nespresso Momento range.

The Nespresso Momento Coffee & Milk delivers a range of delicious New Zealand style milk-based coffees from lattes, cappuccino’s and flat whites – at a simple touch of a button.

Inspired by the evolution of new workplaces, the machine has been designed to create high-quality coffee experiences that bring employees together, improve productivity and create added business value.

Make benchtops the statement piece of the kitchen by making them colourful.

LED strip lights can be hidden along the skirting boards or under vanities and provide low light, with sensor options available, to softly illuminate without harsh brightness.

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DESIGN

Amotto Discusses Changes Having worked with retirement villages through design, construction, implementation, assessment and compliance of their swimming and spa pool facilities, Amotto Consultancy Ltd has seen several changes in the needs and requirements of existing and new village developments and their aquatic facilities.

AMY WALLER Amotto Consultancy founding director

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wimming and spa pool facilities in retirement villages are no longer a ‘nice to have,’” said Amy Waller, Amotto Consultancy founding director, “they are now a highly prized feature of any new village development.”

The size, function, purpose, and design need to be carefully considered, with discerning residents seeing this as a necessary addition to their lifestyle in the village.

“What has been made apparent is that a lot of the older facilities are not meeting the standard,” Waller continued.

They are often designed without complying with water quality requirements, resident safety and comfort, or assessing the facility’s current condition and recommendations for upgrades and improvements.

Assisting villages with compliance and ongoing operational support for water quality and maintenance will make a big difference in resident enjoyment and assurance that your facility meets New Zealand and Australian standards.

The safety of residents goes hand in hand with accessibility.

“With an assessment of an existing facility, we often find that features such as handrails or nonslip surfaces aren’t always in place or meet safety requirements,” Waller said.

Hoists or ramps are already mandatory overseas and have been for years. However, New Zealand has only just made this a requirement for new developments. It is essential to consider how all village residents can comfortably and safely use the village aquatic facilities at the design stage.

“Those that are less able, or even considering residents recovering from surgery or injury, means that hoists or ramps need to be integrated into design at the very beginning,” noted Waller.

“Allowing for these at the design stage means a more holistic approach and can help maintain a high level of integration.”

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It is more challenging to retrofit accessibility equipment with an existing aquatic facility, but just as necessary, said Waller. Considering how swimming pools are currently being used or how the spa pool may be of use to residents, investigating hoist options would be an investment as they can often be included with only minor adjustments.

Water quality also needs to be carefully managed.

“With retirement village aquatic facilities having a large number of vulnerable guests, it is imperative they are treated in the same way a public facility would be,” said Waller.

“Ensuring the water is treated to a standard that complies with industry requirements, ongoing assessment, and management is easily achievable and can be much easier to manage than possibly first considered.”

Waller suggests that providing site-specific operational procedures and tailored training will mean that water quality can be managed consistently across one or more villages and work towards meeting industry standards.

“With the leisure facilities of aged care and retirement villages being an expectation, rather than an add on, as well as the design and style being of a higher spec than ever before, your village swimming and spa pool facilities need to be top of your list for consideration and management, meeting industry standards for water quality, operations, and safety of residents.”

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“Swimming and spa pool facilities in retirement villages are no longer a ‘nice to have’ . . .”

DESIGN

“Maintaining good air quality within and around the pool enclosure, for the heatlth and comfort of pool users, is one of the most important tasks of the design team.”

Bahman Al Nadaf, Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd

Resort Style Retirement at Pacific Coast Village The population of New Zealand is aging and many of the baby boomers are choosing to live in retirement villages. One of the latest villages catering to this population is Pacific Coast Village. Pacific Coast Village is “Resort Style Retirement living at it’s finest.” The complex is designed by award-winning Sumich Chaplin Architects and has been built to the highest standards.

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The indoor Pool Pavilion features a 25 metre long pool heated to 32°C, a separate spa heated to 39°C, cardio room and sun deck that are enjoyed by residents every day of the year. The role of the pool pavilion is “to create a lifestyle comparable with resorts on Australia’s Gold Coast” says Graham Wilkinson, Managing partner of Pacific Coast Village.

integrated heating, ventilation and condensation control systems with “Duoheat” and “Vent-Air” to provide thermal comfort for indoor pool users. This presented a credible option for a successful, reliable and functional Indoor Pool Heating and Condensation Control System for the bespoke Indoor Pool Complex under construction at the Pacific Coast Village.

On the official opening day, 15 December 2015, the chairman of the residents’ committee, Don Allan said, “residents are thrilled with the latest additions and I believe that facilities like the pool are one of the reasons for the strong growth of the village over the past year.”

The Method

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Heat Source – For energy efficient pool, spa, air and shower water heating

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Air Handling Units – To supply fresh outside heated air and return air handling system to remove humid air from the enclosure with heat recovery

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Air Distribution Ducting – To distribute air evenly on all surfaces by either an exposed under ceiling or underground duct work around the perimeter of the pool

Richard Mora, project manager at Generus Living Group, was researching Indoor Pool heating and ventilation options. He had a preliminary design from a consulting firm based on a gas boiler system and simple duct design. The design had potential to create problems of uneven air distribution, leading to condensation in certain areas of the pool enclosure, and a high energy bill.

Bahman Al Nadaf from Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd explained the benefits of using Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd heating and condensation control systems. “Maintaining good air quality within and around the pool enclosure, for the health and comfort of pool users, is one of the most important tasks of the design team,” says Bahman. He recalls Richard’s subsequent factory visit where he demonstrated their method of using

There are three major components to the integrated Duoheat and Vent-Air system.

One of the main criteria for any indoor pool is to create a comfort zone for swimmers and maintain good indoor air quality, especially for the elderly. However, it is equally important to protect the structure from excessively high humidity levels and condensation. Condensation in an indoor pool is not only unsightly but if ignored, could damage the integrity of the building envelope, which could create a dangerous environment and expensive maintenance costs.

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Artists Impression of the Indoor Pool Pavilion

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Inside the Indoor Pool Pavilion looking out

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Indoor Pool Pavilion an external view

Our design team’s goal was to ensure good quality indoor air by introducing 100% outdoor air, preheated as necessary and exhaust 100% of the stale and moisture laden air from the pool enclosure for humidity control through a recovery system.

To achieve thermal comfort for swimmers in the Retirement Village Indoor Pool, it is required to keep pool water at 32°C. This warmer temperature leads to a much higher evaporation rate.

Energy is also needed to compensate the heat loss from the pool and the ventilation to minimise the rate of evaporation from the surface of the pool. Indoor pool facilities consume a great deal of energy. Therefore being able to find a cost effective system is essential.

The core of the heating system is a dual purpose “Performance Plus” heat pump custom built at the West Auckland factory of Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd. This “Duoheat” heat pump has a unique design using two independent heat exchangers; a titanium one to heat the pool water and another heat exchanger to heat a buffer tank to a higher temperature very economically. Each application has its own control systems controlling the desired set temperature to achieve a higher COP. The “Vent-Air” ventilation and condensation control system is based on a Supply Air Handler with an extra heating coil. All unit frames are powder coated for extra protection and the coils are epoxy coated as well to provide a long lasting life in an environment that promotes corrosion. The return Vent-Air is equipped with heat recovery coils to recover as much energy as possible from the departing air to preheat the water for the incoming air in the first stage or recovery. The second stage of recovery is when the exhausting hot and humid air passes through the “Duoheat” heat pump(s) evaporator coil(s), producing more favourable conditions for the heat pump, and reducing the total heating cost.

Air Distribution The air distribution is designed to ensure air flow prevents condensation build-up and to create a comfortable environment in the pool deck area. Extra care is taken with ducting at the design stage to avoid creating drafty areas by using nozzles to direct air evenly to all needed surfaces.

The Result Pacific Coast indoor pool and spa runs on a fraction of cost of an equivalent size indoor pool facility. The core of the heating system consists of two eco-friendly and energy efficient “Duoheat” heat pumps, providing all the heat for the pool enclosure, pool water, spa water, hot water for showers, and air heating for condensation control.

A year on from the project Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd has managed to deliver all the promises that were made before being awarded this project. A big thank you goes to Richard Mora for choosing Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd approach to heating and ventilating indoor pools. The project team at Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd would also like to thank all the parties and trades people involved in this project. Without their full co-operation, Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd would not have finished this project successfully.

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OUTDOOR

Outdoor LIVING

Designers are updating the interiors of retirement villages to fit the changing needs of a new generation of retirees. Exterior spaces also have a makeover as communal outdoor living areas gain popularity for those looking to downsize but retain independent living. roviding a safe environment that is easily accessible for older adults and still caters for those with mobility issues is challenging.

Striving for a clutter-free design by keeping furniture groupings tight allows for wide aisles or open areas between activity spaces such as lawn bowls or petanque and those wanting to watch the game.

1. Reclining by the pool has never looked nor felt better in these daybeds.

Outdoor furniture should require little maintenance and be quick drying. Easy to clean cushions that are stain and mould resistant and withstand exposure to the sun are good options.

Because outdoor seating often gets moved around, including lightweight furniture with aluminium or wicker is an excellent lightweight option and are easy for older adults to carry.

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2. The open weave of this rope chair provides a latticed structure whilst still allowing flow for comfortability and breathability.

3. Water features are an easy, beautiful way to add live art to outdoor areas.

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4. The days of sitting and chatting around the fire are back with this modern, outdoor firepit.

5. Grounded and sturdy, this chair is a stylish option for any outdoor area.

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6. Swing seats are a timeless piece of outdoor furniture, as well as a fun aesthetic.

7. This outdoor heat lamp doesn’t compromise on aesthetic for functionality.

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8. The Saler Bench is a reinterpretation of the classic wooden bench.

Its contemporary design lends itself to any setting.

9. Umbrella’s are effective shaders, but often get in the way, so a wall mounted outdoor umbrella is the perfect solution.

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Chef’s Table Innovation at Ryman New Zealand’s finest brown trout first tempted German-born chef André Kassal to Kiwi shores ten years ago.

ANDRÉ KASSAL Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

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’m addicted to fishing!” he laughed.

“When I worked on the cruise ship, I’d always see these videos of fly fishing brown trout, so I got myself a job in Franz Jozef.”

As beautiful as it is in the South Island, André eventually decided to head for Auckland’s bright lights and blue harbours. A job at Ponsonby restaurant Sidart and then, more recently, a large catering company.

One kayak, one boat and one wedding later, André is now in his happy place.

“I have bought myself a boat, and now my wife and I are both crazily addicted to fishing!

“From June to January, we landed three fish over 10kg, and we released them all.”

While fishing is his passion in his spare time, he didn’t have a lot of it - he had been working 70-80 hours a week in his previous role, so he was ready for a change.

His wife is a registered nurse at Grace Joel village. When a vacancy came up at Edmund Hillary, she encouraged him to join the Ryman family.

Within a short time, he was Senior Lead Chef, and he’s not looked back.

“It’s a better work-life balance, I’m not working ridiculous hours like before, and I get to have lovely interactions with the residents.”

A new Ryman initiative that has coincided with André’s arrival is Chef ’s Table.

Chef ’s Table is a special invitation to about a dozen residents to have lunch with the chef, seeing the behind the scenes activity. André plates up the meal, and then the group sit down and enjoy the meal together.

“The residents are surprised at what our team can do,” said André.

The organisation required to prepare the 400 meals in the village each day, plus 300 morning and afternoon teas, is impressive. All while offering a balanced diet that caters for a range of needs but with plenty of variety has prompted admiration from André and poses a new challenge he is ready to face.

“The whole system is quite impressive.

Providing variety throughout the four-week cycle involves careful planning,” said Andre.

From a background including working in fivestar Kempinski Hotels and fine dining restaurants in Switzerland, André relishes the chance to show off some of his creativity and flair at the village’s fortnightly fine dining nights.

He offered up a three-course meal for his first

official fine dining night, including a vegetarian entrée of roasted cauliflower puree, topped with goat’s cheese, brown butter, watercress, and toasted almonds, a main of beef cheeks and braised carrots on a wholegrain mustard mash.

He rounded the menu off with a delicious Crème Brulee with berries.

“I got a standing ovation!” he said proudly.

And while he loves catching fish in his spare time, his favourite dishes to prepare are those that include braising meat.

“Cooking a steak, beef cheek or lamb shank, I like it to be tender but not falling apart. I enjoy this cooking the most.

“And those European dishes are really where my strength lies. I know them inside out, and I can cook them with confidence.”

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FOOD

under the microscope:

gut bacteria

and immunity Discovering how our diet may impact immune response, a New Zealand Covid vaccine study is underway in Rotorua and Christchurch. Observing New Zealand's unique response to the PfizerBioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. accine Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand is leading the study. It will observe the response of at least 300 New Zealanders over 12 months after their second vaccination.

A small team from the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in Wellington is involved in the study, including

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translational immunologists Doctors Alissa Cait and David O'Sullivan.

A yet to be published Institute study has pointed towards a possible link between a high-fibre diet and a more significant immune response to the seasonal influenza vaccine.

“One of the findings that we had was that people who ate more fibre had a different

microbiome. So the bacteria that like to eat fibre were expanded – and they have stronger responses to the influenza vaccine,” Cait said.

"What's interesting about that study was that the effect of fibre was strongest in people that had never been vaccinated before."

Still recruiting for participants in Rotorua and Christchurch, the study will be part of the Government-funded research programme Ka Mātau, Ka Ora, led by Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand clinical director Dr Fran Priddy.

As most worldwide vaccine studies took place in areas with high Covid exposure, this programme would provide a unique snapshot of how New Zealanders responded, focusing on the Māori and Pacific populations.

“We'll have samples from a representative number of New Zealanders, by ethnicity, but also by age and gender,” explained Priddy.

“But it's not just looking at the immune response to the Pfizer vaccine. In the study, we are characterising New Zealand's immune response,” he said.

“The idea that you could improve your immune system by your dietary habits is quite appealing,” O'Sullivan said.

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NEW CAFÉ HAS FRIENDLY VIBE AT ERNEST RUTHERFORD VILLAGE Ernest Rutherford Village in Nelson, now sports a stylish new café, selling freshly baked goods and barista coffee, plus an extensive selection of teas. The café vibe is friendly, light and spacious with doors opening onto a patio where tables and sun umbrellas are at the ready for those who like lunch or just a cappuccino al fresco style with a view of the garden and bowling green.

Elesha Clark loves her job as a barista and enjoys welcoming the regular residents as well as the community. She’s got to know her customers and can sometimes be seen making their daily coffee fix while they are still walking in! She says it’s getting busy lately, especially at the weekends with word-ofmouth recommendations meaning more families of residents and locals are popping in for lunch or a quick coffee with ‘a sweet little something’. They like the homemade food, ginger gems, warming pastries, delicious homemade pies, quiches and fresh salads as well as those with a modern twist like gluten-free lemon honey cakes and friands.

“We have a bowling group who come in most Fridays who enjoy being able to look over the green during their get-together, and we also have some pilots who’ve been in – crew that like to keep in touch.

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“It’s lovely to see the community come in here as the village is part of this community. Customers often ask about the village and chat with the residents. They love it!”

Obi is the first of its kind, revolutionary dining device for individuals who lack upper extremity function. With the touch of a switch, Obi allows users to select between four compartments of food and to command when the food is delivered to their mouth. Obi increases independence, social interaction, and effective food capturing like never before. It accommodates a spectrum of people who have difficulty feeding themselves, however, users should possess the ability to safely, and successfully, operate Obi as well as the ability to chew and swallow without assistance.

WELLBEING

diabetes management is always changing It’s well-recognised that “diabetic diets” are a thing of the past.

NICOLE TAYLOR New Zealand Registered Dietitian

his is because dietary restrictions (such as low sugar, low salt, or reduced-fat diets) limit intake and food enjoyment, increase the incidence of malnutrition and ultimately cause harm (Volkert, 2018). Nursing staff now face the conflict of trying to improve a resident’s blood sugars, while residents are encouraged to enjoy a more liberalised diet allowing biscuits, cakes, and other high sugar foods of their preference.

The NZ Society for the Study of Diabetes recommends a relaxed HbAlc target of 5470mmol/mol where the risks of hypoglycaemia are greater than the benefits of tight control (NZSSD, 2021) for those with reduced life expectancy due to non-diabetic comorbidities, old age and frailty or cognitive impairment, and functional dependency. Consequently, blood glucose targets are also relaxed. An example target range in aged care could be 6 -14mmol/L, avoiding the risk of hypoglycaemia, <4mmol/L. To improve dietary management for residents with diabetes whilst protecting quality of life and

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reducing the risk of malnutrition, the following is recommended: • Menus should offer similar amounts of carbohydrates across the breakfast, midday, and evening meal, to help stabilise carbohydrate intake and improve blood glucose management.

• A carbohydrate & protein-containing snack should be offered prior to bedtime to assist with stabilising blood sugars over the night and into the morning e.g cheese and crackers, yoghurt, wheatmeal sandwiches with protein.

• High fibre options (e.g wheatmeal bread and bran baking as opposed to white bread and white flour products) should be offered throughout the day in place of highly refined carbohydrates. This would be beneficial to all residents.

• Encourage good hydration to manage the increased risk of dehydration experienced by elderly residents with diabetes.

Please note that this advice is generalised and should not replace individualised advice from a doctor, diabetes Nurse Specialist, or registered dietitian.

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