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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER programme comes to Karaka as a local farm invites the public to gain an insight into country life. Open Gates gives visitors the chance to meet genuine, down-toearth Kiwi farmers and learn more about what it takes to make sure heartland New Zealand continues to tick. Visit opengates. co.nz.

Kids’Halloween Trick Candy Treat & Seven Deadly Sins October 31, Spookers, 833 Kingseat Rd, Kingseat Beginning with a hunt through the woods for children (aged eight and up) at 4pm, Spookers is laying on a double feature for Halloween. Later, from 8pm, it’s time for more adult frights as seven deadly sins lead to severe consequences.

For details about both these events, see spookers. co.nz.

■■ GUY FAWKES Waiuku Blast to the Past November 9 (or 10 in case of rain), 6-9pm, Rugby Park, Waiuku An annual celebration of ‘explosive’ proportions, Blast to the Past offers family fun by the barrel-load. More information via waiukutown.co.nz/Events.

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Stone the crows, what an event! A fixture of the spring calendar, this annual fest’ again expects to draw crowds of both humans and their creations. In addition to a wide range of scarecrows, this event offers food stalls, entertainment and much more. Scarecrows can be delivered to the gardens on Nov 1 or 2; Visit hamiltongardens.co.nz/events.

Waikato A&P Show November 1-3, 9am-4pm, Claudelands Arena, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton At the heart of Waikato’s heartland, Hamilton is the ideal venue for one of the biggest Agricultural and Pastoral shows New Zealand has to offer, from fairground rides to animal shows. See waikatoaandp.co.nz.

Clevedon A&P Show November 9-10, Clevedon A&P Showgrounds, 107 Monument Road, Clevedon Since 1909, Clevedon has hosted this event which celebrates country life. From rural sports and shows to music, carnival rides and much more, this year’s show will likely reveal that, while times change, fun never goes out of fashion. See clevedonshow.co.nz.

Scarecrow Festival November 3, 11am–3pm, Hamilton Gardens, Hungerford Crescent (Off Cobham Drive), Hamilton

Fonterra Open Gates November 10, 11am–3pm, 66 Biddick Rd, Karaka Fonterra’s popular Open Gates

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Young Horticulturist of the Year – practical day November 13, PIA Events Centre, 59 Ward St, Pukekohe Competitors from disciplines as varied as landscaping and fruit growing will need to be practically perfect in every way should they expect to claim 2019’s Young Horticulturist of the Year laurels.

Once again, Pukekohe hosts this annual competition’s practical day – more information via younghort.co.nz.

■EXPOS ■ & FESTIVALS Taste of Auckland October 31 – November 3, The Cloud & Shed 10, Quay St, Auckland City In the mood for food? Bringing together tastes made famous by some of Auckland’s most well-respected chefs, this event takes visitors on a culinary tour with pop-up restaurants and bars, an artisan food market and entertainment on the menu.

For details, see tasteofauckland.co.nz.

Spring Wedding Fair November 9, 11am-3pm, Wrights Water Gardens, 128 Mauku Road, Patumahoe With spring in the air, wedding bells are again beginning to chime. Designed to provide inspiration for planning that big day, this event is set amid the picturesque surrounds of Wrights Water Gardens – a popular venue for weddings itself. See wrightswatergardens.co.nz for details.

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Chicks ‘n’ Giggles November 16, 10am-3pm, PIA Events Centre, 59 Ward St, Pukekohe Fashion, health and beauty take centre stage during this event specifically designed to appeal to women (and girls) who ‘just wanna have fun’! More information via nowevents.co.nz.

■HOME ■ & GARDEN Auckland Garden DesignFest November 16-17, locations vary, Auckland Behind even the most unassuming of facades visitors on this tour of 18 splendid city gardens will find hidden treasures, glorious gardens and inspiring design ideas. For more about this event (proceeds to assist a range of charities), visit gardendesignfest.co.nz.

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Kids for Kids - Big Aroha November 12-14, 7.30-9.30pm, Sir Woolf Fisher Arena, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau Well-known Kiwi entertainers Jackie Clarke and Nathan King headline this show designed to share their love of New Zealand music. See kidsforkids.org.nz or pacific.org.nz for more information.

Taking Leave November 15 – December 7, Backstage Theatre, Victoria Ave, Waiuku Shakespeare may have been able to write his way past many an obstacle but even the ‘Immortal Bard’ couldn’t avoid shuffling off this mortal coil. Facing his own mortality, a Shakespearean professor must make his peace with the world as this heart-warming dramatic comedy unfolds. See waiukutheatre.com.

Art at the Port October 27, 9am-2pm, Brasell’s Woolshed, 2181 Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Rd Arts and crafts may be the focus of this event but, with food and entertainment for all ages, it also makes for a fun-filled family day out. Visit ospa.org.nz for details.

■FAMILY ■ FUN Day Out with Thomas November 9-10, Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Glenbrook Station Rd, Waiuku Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be riding the rails again from Labour Weekend (Oct 26-28), as it opens for the summer season.

And, just a couple more weeks down the track, it will again hold its highly popular Day Out with Thomas event. For more information, visit gvr.org.nz.

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The Three Tenors October 22, from 11am, Pukekohe Town Hall, Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, and October 24, Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura Two’s company but three’s a concert!

Wrapping their considerable talents around some of the greatest melodies of all time, the New Zealand Three Tenors are expected to be in fine voice during this show. Proving how the whole can indeed be far more than the sum total of its parts, this performance sees the tenors challenge their voices to tunes from musical theatre, opera, operetta, spiritual, classical and more. Visit operatunity.co.nz.

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Rotary AllFit Coastal Run November 3, 9am-1pm, Duder Regional Park, 891 North Rd, Clevedon Get ready, get set and get fit for summer or at least in time for this five or ten kilometre run/walk, designed to raise funds for mental health charities. Details via rotarycoastalrun.nz.

Dad’s Army November 16-30, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura Who was ‘Mr Hitler’ kidding if he ever thought he could overcome the stiff upper lips of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard? Based on the iconic TV show of the same name, this play sees Captain Mannering and his hapless chaps take to

Artweek Auckland Now – October 29, various locations, Auckland If someone says ‘that’s not art’, chances are it probably is! Art in many forms – from fine arts to performances and more – take centre stage this month as creativity is discovered in many quarters. Schedule of events, see artweekauckland.co.nz.

Melbourne Cup Day November 5, 11am-9pm, Ellerslie Racecourse, 100 Ascot Ave, Remuera Why fly across the ditch to see one of the biggest races on the sporting calendar?

Flemington Racecourse may have the action on track but (as many Kiwis would argue) Ellerslie throws the best Cup Day party! For details, see ellerslie.co.nz.

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A Night at the Proms November 16, from 6pm, Possum Bourne Retirement Village, 5 Lisle Farm Drive, Pukekohe Pukekohe will be a ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ as Britannia rules and Pomp and Circumstance are the order of the day.

A celebration of the very best of British music by The Bourne Singers, followed by supper, this show is set to warm the cockles (and ‘mussels’) of our hearts.

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my office is near the town square I never encountered anyone who could tell me what they stood for or why I should vote for them. Perhaps next time?

However, that’s all for the future; meanwhile, it’s congratulations to all those who came up trumps especially some of the newcomers whom I hope will bring fresh perspectives to our committees – I’m a great believer in a balance of experience and youth and I’m always willing to take a punt of young hopefuls.

So, keep an eye on your councillors and local board members. If you are unhappy about anything in your area, ask them to address your concerns but let them know, too, if you think they are doing a good job.

As the wider Franklin area continues to burgeon there is a lot to be addressed so be vigilant citizens and don’t be afraid to take your elected team members to task – after all you voted for them… or did you?

results of the future will surely need to be more finely tuned. It was Monday morning before I managed to find any results for the Counties Manukau District Health Board.

I felt sorry for candidates waiting to hear if they were successful or not. While most Auckland Council results were through

by Sunday morning I felt overall coverage was pretty appalling – no wonder we have low voter turnout.

Despite my own reservations about some candidates, I voted as I always do – for those in which I had confidence and knew something about.

But, in light of citizens’ reluctance to do likewise, I’m hoping the call for online voting will be heeded in the future; perhaps it will encourage more people to take some civic responsibility for electing the people they want to run the city.

Should online voting go ahead, I’d then like to see more online access to candidate profiles, even short videos in order to judge their speaking ability, willingness to be truly active and their understanding of local body issues.

Interestingly, I never once bumped into candidates lobbying in King Street.

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are I say it, the Christmas countdown has started – once we hit October, the next three months always rush by and I don’t expect this year to be any different especially as so many seasonal sweets and gift lines are already on display.

But before getting down to the serious business of festive celebrations, I just had to mention the great evening of entertainment I recently enjoyed at The Franklin Club in Pukekohe.

We were just leaving when the scheduled karaoke night started. Fondly imagining some enthusiastic, if not entirely accomplished, singers doing their best with favourite songs, we weren’t going to stay.

But just then the first contender belted out Johnny Be Good and we were hooked; five us of grabbed a table and thought to stay for a couple of performances. Ninety minutes later we were still there applauding an impressive line-up of talent.

So, it’s hats off to the club’s new management for fresh ideas – karaoke of this ilk will see me back in a flash.

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hedging its bets The detrimental effects of the Auckland-driven housing boom on the horticultural industry in Pukekohe has been under scrutiny for some time.

Now, ANGELA KEMP looks at the threat of urbanisation on the town’s unique equine heritage.

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ears that the hub of Northern Harness Racing – the Franklin Park Training Centre on Station Road – could be lost to housing is not as ridiculous as some may think.

Auckland Trotting Club, which merged with Franklin Trotting Club five years ago – promising at that time to build a Training Centre of Excellence on the site – has approached Auckland Council asking for the land to be re-zoned residential under the recently released Pukekohe-Paerata Plan which details future urban areas.

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Trotting Club and Pukekohe Park raceway.

“ATC considers that a large part of its land and the land to the east of the trotting club should be identified as suitable for residential land use. This land is located in close proximity to the existing urban area. It can be readily developed”.

However, Auckland Council refused the submission as Franklin Park is zoned ‘special purpose’ (as is nearby Pukekohe Park, home to horse and motor racing) and is not part of the structure plan although land between it and the A&P Showgrounds is zoned business-light industry.

ATC argued that its current trotting activities could be maintained and protected by way of a precinct overlay while at the same time enabling ATC to divest the site at a later date.

Specifically, it sought “flexibility to enable alternative development options for the land in the event that the Training Centre of Excellence does not eventuate”.

ATC was asked to clarify its position regarding the future of Franklin Park, but its chairman, Bruce Carter declined to be interviewed.

Instead, he issued this brief statement: “It is true to say that the surrounding properties to Franklin Park have been zoned residential including Lincoln Farms. Which [means] at

some stage ATC may have to move its training centre to a more rural location at which time a fit for purpose training establishment would be created to ensure that we supported the industry going forward.”

Whether or not ATC ceases to use its Franklin holdings for training or racing, it can re-apply for re-zoning with a view to, later, selling the land to developers, Franklin Ward Councillor and Auckland Deputy Mayor, Bill Cashmore confirmed.

“If the property owner decides to sell the land, the new owner could apply for a Private Plan change or resource consent to change the zoning under the provisions just as anyone can,” he said.

“Speaking from a private perspective, I would like to see long term security [for special purpose zones].

“To have residential housing of mixed-use zones applied to adjacent land (or land in close proximity) would, almost certainly, raise reverse sensitivity issues that could restrict the use of club lands to grow the number and types of events held.”

When asked if Council would accept ATC’s submission for re-zoning if its land in Franklin was no longer being used for training or racing, Mr Cashmore would not speculate, advising that such a decision would be in the hands of a planning commission. www.ruralliving.co.nz

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ention Franklin district and its likely someone will mention horses so it should comes as no surprise that the former Franklin Trotting Club was founded 70 years ago to make a harness training centre on land in Station Road close to Pukekohe town centre.

Skip forward to 2014 when the club amalgamated with Auckland Trotting Club and the centre was re-launched as Franklin Park Training Centre with ATC pledging to put up $4 million to upgrade and further develop Pukekohe into a ‘Training Centre of Excellence’.

The success and popularity of Franklin Park speaks for itself. Spread over 38 hectares its facilities include three training surfaces where more than 220 horses are worked each morning. Nearly half of them live on site in seven horse barn complexes rented out to 11 different trainers.

There is a large cluster of trainers, about 18 in total with another 100 horses, who have set up near the club to take advantage of its facilities.

They are connected by a number of laneways running to the track from their privately-owned properties along Station and Golding Roads. A further 10 trainers float their horses to the track on a regular basis.

But now, with Auckland Trotting Club seemingly keen to hedge its bets by seeking a rule change to allow housing to be built at Franklin Park the future of the park, despite Auckland Council refusing to comply, the future of the centre is by no means certain.

END OF THE LINE FOR STATION ROAD? Harness race trainers are the major landowners in Pukekohe’s Station Road, a short trot to the town centre.

They have seen the value of their land rocket since it was identified for future urban development and it remains to be seen how long and how many will hold out against the lure of the developer’s dollar.

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on to Franklin Park. He moved there after selling his 40-acre Kumeu property to developers for $12 million.

The successful racing enthusiast moved lock stock and barrel to the Golding Road stables where he keeps more than 30 of the sport’s finest bloodlines.

He spent $500,000 bringing the former National Bloodstock property up to standard and a few million more to add on some neighbouring land. But in a sweet twist, he’s since doubled the original $9 million all-up price tag by selling to Asian developers with the caveat he can continue to lease it for the next eight years.

“That’ll just about see me out,’’ says John, 73. “I don’t know how long I’ll be around but I’m going to enjoy it while I can.’’

Next door to Franklin Park is Derek Balle Racing, a 12-acre property which is one of the top harness racing stables in the country.

Trainer and driver, Derek and his wife, Raelee have been in Station Road for the past 28 years and are accepting Pukekohe Park that change is on its way.

“The value of properties has increased dramatically in the last five years,” says Raelee.

“There is a mixture of lifestyle The future of Auckland Trotting Club’s facilities may be properties in doubt but it appears nearby Pukekohe Park is here to stay. in Station Asked if owners, Counties Racing Club, would ever consider Road, relocating its operations entirely, general manager, Greg Mitchell, stables says succinctly: and “To my knowledge, relocation has never been on the table.” training However, he confirms the club is considering developing a small facilities section (4.79 unused hectares on Manukau Road) of the 73 hectare park. and we “We are currently looking at options to ensure ownership [by the have the club] and to secure its future,” Mr Mitchell confirmed to Rural Living “If a lovely small portion of unused land can be developed into business premises, complex which will return future income to fund the cost of providing a major at Franklin recreational facility, it would be considered.”

Park in a Rural Living understands Counties Racing looked into what fantastic amount of unused land could be developed without affecting location. If park users before settling on the small parcel contained in that was taken the Plan Change application. through a land With the park’s management board due to zoning change meet later this month; Rural Living intends it could affect the to pursue any relevant updates . livelihoods of many people in the industry.”

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ports news over the past few weeks has been totally dominated by the Rugby World Cup accompanied by what was an awful experience for all – Typhoon Hagibis which unleashed its torrent of rain and strong winds on the country some 10 days ago.

As Rural Living went to print it appeared some 77 had died in the disaster and about 10 were missing. There was severe flooding and thousands of homes on Japan’s main island were left without power. Yet, amazingly, the Japanese kept the cup going and, although some games were cancelled, the competition continued.

In the build up to the cup my attention was drawn to one item concerning All Black loose forward Ardie Savea who had to wear especially made goggles in order to see clearly as he has a problem with sight in one eye.

On reading this story, it took me back more than 40 years when I was coach of the Hamilton Marist 10-12 year olds rugby team. After selecting the team we had

about 19 players in the squad who were made up of variety of skills – some good, some bad, some average but all members had a great desire to play rugby and be part of the team.

At our first team gathering I made a promise to the boys that everyone would get at least half a game each Saturday which meant each boy could expect to be stood down for a half day each season. Those parents who were present were very pleased with this decision and told me so.

On the morning of our first game one boy arrived wearing glasses; he was with his father who explained that his son’s sight was not great so glasses were necessary. The lad’s name was Merrick and he was so enthusiastic I put him on the wing in the starting team.

As the team was running on to the field the referee came over to me and said Merrick couldn’t play wearing glasses so we had no option but to remove them and play on – not great: the first time Merrick received the ball he ran the wrong

way. Subsequently he received some very uncomplimentary remarks from some team members who were unsympathetic to his situation.

Kids can be very cruel at that age.

Ardie Savea Anyway, the Photo Sky Sport next week Merrick arrived with his glass firmly taped on which seemed to give him confidence – now I know where Ardie got his idea from!

We played Merrick for the second half where, wearing his glasses, he made one or two good runs. Over the following weeks he always arrived with the taped on glasses. However, some refs still insisted they had to be removed which was a great disappointment to the boy.

Towards the end of the season we were short of players for a crucial game and had only one reserve.

For the first half that was Merrick but, as promised, I had to let him on for the second half. I can’t remember the result but I do know many young players who wear glasses today will be looking at Ardie and hoping this technology will also enable them to play successfully in the future – Go the All Blacks!

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W ith long, hot days set to arrive in no time, farmers, and more than a few lifestylers, will be preparing to shear their sheep ahead of summer heat.

Newcomers to the land, especially those who have half a dozen sheep to keep the grass down in a couple of paddocks, may well think themselves capable of the task.

But shearing is a specialised skill and its hard work to shear efficiently, without causing injury to either the sheep or the shearer.

So, for novices it’s wise to hire a contractor or, if you really want to give it a go, have lessons first and ask for an experienced shearer to supervise your efforts – just think on that television advert where dad decides to cut his daughter’s fringe…and that’s just a fringe!

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More than a bit of know-how: Before electric shearing became popular, sheep were shorn with hand shears or blades and some people still blade shear. However, blade shorn sheep will have more fleece left on than sheep which are shorn with electric shears.

Today, sheep are mostly shorn with electric shears which have three basic parts: the hand piece, comb and cutters.

Commercial sheep shears, having a powerful electric motor and are attached to the ceiling while portable electric shears have the motor inside the handle of the hand piece. The more teeth on a comb, the closer the cut.

The cutter works in a similar way to hair clippers a barber might use and they are often the first to dull – usually two or three cutters are needed for each comb – remember, dull tools are dangerous tools.

At this time of the year the inexperienced (and their sheep dogs) are busy booking local shearers, so be quick, time is moving on. Next ensure you are well prepared for your appointment.

Pen your sheep safely, preferably into groups: lambs, yearlings, rams and ewes by breed and/or grade. Wear sensible clothing and shoes when penning to avoid risk of injury.

Wet sheep should not be shorn.

Make sure you have a clean, dry surface prepared for the shearing job and sweep it after each sheep is dealt with. A well set up area will avoid safety issues – don’t take any risks. Points to remember: ◆◆Be aware of your responsibilities in and around the shearing shed or designated area. ◆◆Check shearing and crutching equipment regularly (if you have it). ◆◆Use correct techniques when manually handling and shearing sheep; two people may be needed to handle rams; they can be feisty and strong. ◆◆Always wash and dry hands after contact with sheep to avoid diseases humans can catch from animals (zoonoses) ◆◆Identify risks and eliminate or minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable ◆◆Have procedures in place to deal with emergencies Rural Living — October/November 2019 — 11

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Nicole Baker Born and raised in Franklin, Nicole Baker manages the Modern School of Music Counties/Coromandel, co-ordinating the 31 teachers who operate across the region and tutor more than 1200 students.

Her role includes teaching the piano and keyboard at Pukekohe East School, a change from her previous horticultural life working with native plants and Amenity Horticulture in Onewhero. Rural Living talked to Nicole, over the gate, about the school and the impact music has on young people today.

You took on the role of manager for the Modern School of Music Counties/ Coromandel four years ago do you live in Counties or Coromandel and what is your background?

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My childhood education was at Aka Aka School and my teen years at Waiuku College. I left home aged 17 to train in horticulture. Like many Kiwis, I travelled and lived in both Auckland and Wellington, working at the Auckland and Wellington www.ruralliving.co.nz

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Botanic Gardens with short stints overseas.

At 25, I returned to Pukekohe (where I still live) and continued working in horticulture before a career change at 34 when I began working in music education. I have been in my present role for the past four years. I’m married with two teenage boys who are musical too.

How long has the Modern School of Music been established and does it operate only in the Counties/ Coromandel area?

NZMSM is one of the longest running nationwide music schools in the country (more than 65 years). My own experience was learning to play the organ in the 1980s/early 90s with NZMSM and then becoming a church organist at the age of 12 in Waiuku.

Does the school focus on teaching any particular instruments or does it cover a cross section?

We offer a diverse range. Piano/keyboard and guitar are our main instruments but we also offer ukulele, vocals, recorder, electric guitar, bass guitar and drums.

What sort of performance opportunities does the music school offer?

Our biggest highlight of the year is our annual music competitions in Pukekohe, held in June, during which there are more than 900 student performances over two days. Our entertainment class is very popular and this year, Bombay Primary School’s rock band – Real Steel – were the winners with their original instrumental piece written by their music teacher, Nick Warner, and band members.

While the guitar is consistently popular, our number of pianists and drummers increased this year. This increased popularity is due to digital pianos becoming an attractive instrument of choice at home as well as kids enjoying the use of technology e.g. learning to play the drums along to their favourite Spotify tunes.

What about the popularity of other instruments?

In previous years ukulele and vocals have been popular options. Children love being involved in the annual Ukulele Festival in Auckland, and there has been a rise of ukulele performers and singers on reality shows.

What are the benefits of young people learning music?

Students develop new coping skills. It’s great for brain development, relaxation, increasing confidence, improved time management and creativity. It’s also a great way to help get kids off screens.

Does the school have a curriculum for each instrument and does it concentrate on classical or (as its name suggests) contemporary music?

The music we teach is focused on creativity, song arrangement and improvisation. We provide our own method books, offering a mixture of styles including contemporary, classical, rock, blues, Latin and folk. We include popular music which appeals to the students’ musical tastes. We also offer our own NZMSM practical exams for modern and contemporary piano, keyboard and guitar and music theory exams

Where do tutors teach and how often?

I have tutors in Takanini, Hauraki Plains, Te Kauwhata, Waiuku and Pukekohe areas. They offer in-school lessons in some 40 primary schools (as far as Waihi Beach) and at the teachers’ home studios; most lessons are once a week for 20 minutes.

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How long do students tend to stay; do they generally move on to other teaching academies or private teachers?

Some of our students drop off when they go to high school and study NCEA music; they may change instruments and some go on to create bands and even enter the Smoke Free Rock Quest. Others continue to study through our advanced NZMSM

music exams which open opportunities to become part time or full time NZMSM teachers.

Do you know if any of your students have gone on to achieve a music career or cameo in any particular field – musical theatre, popular band, opera, philharmonic or symphony orchestra?

Two past students who stand out are 22-year-old, Paige Tapara from Clarks Beach and 19-year-old, Jenni Smith from Waiuku. Paige an rhythm and blues pop singer/song writer recently signed up with Sony Records, toured with Kiwi group, Drax Project and opened for George Ezra at Spark Arena.

Jenni is a country music singer/ song writer who recently won the NZ Country Music Song Writer Award and is competing in the 2020 Entertainer of the Year Awards. Jenni also teaches part time for NZMSM while she studies music at Auckland University.

If you could grow any fruit or vegetable and/or raise any animal what would it be and why?

Black-Boy peaches are my favourite and grow well in Auckland conditions. I also love jersey calves from my Calf Club days at Aka Aka school.

If you could be Minister of Arts, Culture & Heritage for a day what would be the first thing you would do and why?

I’d love to see families on community services cards receive subsidies for free music lessons and funding to support school field trips to music concerts and into our native bush. In this way our children could discover and appreciate our culture and heritage through sound and nature.

If you could ask any three musicians/ composers (living or dead) to dinner who would they be and why?

One of the most difficult questions to ask any music lover. It would have to be my three favourite female Kiwi artists, Aldous Harding, Nadia Reid and Tami Neilson.

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“Our Hempy Bars were made for children and families. They really are a perfect superfood and snack for kids, and we’ve had a very enthusiastic response from all the children and adults who have tried them.”

A qualified pharmacist and nutritionist, Brendon joined forces with Brad Lake (a former rural banker) and agribusiness expert, Michael Burnett, to ensure The

n an age that sees Paddy Gower ‘on weed’ and certain politicians going for ‘toke’ in efforts to decriminalise or even legalise marijuana, it’s not surprising to see enterprising Kiwis keen to cash in on a newly-accepted cash crop.

However, those keen to hit higher heights courtesy of new Hempy Bars may be disappointed.

“We want to educate the world about the huge nutritional and environmental benefits of hemp,” says Brendon McIntosh from The Brothers Green. “Of course, this has to start with removing the stigma from hemp and any association with THC.”

Brothers Green would become a growing business in more ways than one. In addition to its new bars, the company also produces hemp clothing and skincare ranges.

However, without support from Te Ohaka’s (the Centre for Growth & Innovation) Ministry of Awesome (MoA), the business may have never even taken root.

“The Brothers Green were part of the first cohort of entrepreneurs to enter Te Ohaka,” Marian Johnson from MoA adds.

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VET TALK

Spring + warmth = worms Dr Henry Yule BVSc (Dist.)

Spring is finally here and with the warmth comes the worms!

Unfortunately, our lifestyle block animals are infected by a variety of different worms. These produce eggs which pass out onto the pasture in their dung. These eggs then develop and become infective larvae.

The number of larvae present on pasture is directly affected by the weather. Spring’s warm and moist conditions are the best for larval development. These larvae are infective to other animals grazing the pasture and hence the cycle of re-infection continues.

The number of eggs and larvae present on pasture is much higher than the number of worms inside animals, therefore effective worm management is more than just drenching.

Lambs, kids and calves should receive their first drench (de-wormer) at about 6-10 weeks old after they’ve been grazing the grass for a few weeks. It is important to use “First Drench” in lambs and goat kids to protect against tape worm, those grotty white segments you see in their stools (pictured). Expect to see more after drenching, as all the dead adults flush out!

Remember, any drench can be dangerous if overdosed so make sure an accu-

rate weight of the animals is estimated (even better is actually getting a weight).

If you are drenching a group, try and dose to the individual.

Under drenching can be just as problematic because the strongest worms will survive and breed, creating an army of SUPER WORMS resistant to our drenches.

As many lifestyle blocks graze animals between one to two paddocks throughout the year, this can quickly become a headache.

If you believe drench resistance is becoming a problem on your property, a few things to look out for include failure of animals to thrive (even after drenching) and animals that continue to have diarrhoea after treatment (but again, not always).

If you are concerned about this, then it is best to have a discussion with your vet about management strategies going forward. This will involve taking some poo samples to look at the egg burden before, and then 10 days after a drench. Changes in grazing strategies and cross grazing may be recommended.

Adults require regular drenching during

CHECKLIST n Equine – keep a close check on your horse’s coat for evidence of ticks and it’s time to get your faecal egg counts in order to plan spring drenching. With plenty of grass growth it is time to restrict grazing in those prone to laminitis or grass colic. Call our equine team on 09 238 2471 to discuss any worries you have. n Sheep – shearing, flystrike protection, facial eczema control and drenching for barber’s pole worm are all needed over the next few months.

Sign up to our lifestyle plans and we can sort this for you. n Pets – cats and dogs need worming every three months too. An adult worm can lay up to 200,000 eggs per day! summer to protect them against barber’s pole, a nasty blood-sucking worm which makes affected animals very anaemic.

Sheep, goats and alpaca are at high risk, especially if run together.

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For the love of it There are both givers and takers in this world and Rob Essex definitely falls into the former category. He’s been recognised for his voluntary work with Equestrian Sports New Zealand which he continues to do despite a lifechanging medical condition. He spoke to ANGELA KEMP.

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ob has been an eventing steward and cross-country judge for more than 20 years. It’s an unpaid role and before his retirement he would take annual holiday leave from his sales job to fulfil eventing obligations.

“You don’t do it for the money.

Sometimes you get gas money if you’re lucky. If you volunteer, you volunteer. It’s a great sport, great for kids and I love seeing them come through the ranks. I have a great passion for my sport,” says the Pukekawa local.

Rob’s been named ‘Volunteer of the Month’ by the ESNZ after being nominated by the organisation’s eventing sport manager, Eliza Johns.

“He has been the eventing chief steward at the Horse of the Year multiple times and deals with the complexities of the show with consummate ease,” she says.

“He always has the sport’s best interests at heart and willingly offers his time and wise experienced advice to mentor and develop others.

“His infectious smile can brighten the dampest of days at an event and while Rob’s health has made it more difficult for him over the past few years, he continues to volunteer despite this. He is most definitely deserving of this award.”

Four years earlier, when he was aged 61, Rob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His illness means he is restricted in what he can do but it hasn’t stopped him from doing what he loves.

“My mobility has been affected, I can’t move freely and I sometimes struggle to communicate and I get quite embarrassed.

I have to think about how to walk, I can’t tie a shoe lace and I can’t write anymore only print.

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think and I know how they work.

“I was asked to go to the (Tokyo) Olympics but I said, ‘no’ because I don’t feel I can do the job to the best of my ability.”

Rob became involved with eventing through his wife of 43 years, Sally, who used to attend pony club.

“I got bored watching Sally ride so I started building some jumps for her at home. One day Jennifer Millar, who’s now the patron of ESNZ, said to me ‘I’ve seen you around quite a bit at the horse trials.

Do you fancy training as a TD (technical delegate)?’ It went from there.”

Rob, who confesses to having an ‘uneventful’ riding career, generally confined to an occasional gentle hack on one of his wife’s horses, was quick to learn. After completing his training to become a TD he became an international test steward, working at the Olympic Games and the World Games.

He’s also been the Eventing Steward at the NZ Horse of the Year Show for the past six years.

“I did the Sydney Olympics and the World Equestrian Games in Spain in 2002 but now spend most of my time mentoring and training new people coming on to international level. It’s getting harder to get people to officiate because they are afraid of conflict and sometimes people speak to you with some disdain.”

But he received no such treatment from HRH Princess Anne who Rob met when she was competing at the Sydney Olympics.

“She was a very nice person, very down to earth and her fellow riders called her Anne; she was just part of the team, although I called her Ma’am.

“I’ve met all sorts of interesting people

“You don’t do it for the money. Sometimes you get gas money if you’re lucky. If you volunteer, you volunteer. It’s a great sport, great for kids and I love seeing them come through the ranks.

I have a great passion for my sport,”

and famous riders – Mark Todd, Andrew Nicholson, Shane Rose from Australia and British equestrian, Lucinda Green. Mark Todd rides like a silk scarf, so smooth. He can make a horse turn circles and he’s a nice bloke with it.”

As a TD, Rob has to visit the course before a competition to confirm it meets health and safety regulations. These include measuring the distance of the jumps and the distances of the courses. It also covers the safety of spectators.

“We have two sayings in the trade: ‘what if’ and ‘the Coroner said’. You can get serious injuries; it’s a high risk sport. The worst I’ve had on my watch is a broken neck.”

The injured rider was Catriona Williams who went on to form the Catwalk Trust charity for spinal cord research.

“You have to be calm in times of adversity which is what I try to teach to my proteges.”

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THE GREAT UNKNOWN Forget heading into the great wide open, it’s paths that lead to the great unknown that are more likely to take us to places we’ve never been. However, because a little knowledge of the unknown before we set out can be an advantage, legendary tramper and mountaineer, Geoff Spearpoint, has provided this detailed guide for exploring the Southern Alps. Including personal accounts of his favourite trips, this book is sure to be favoured by those who choose paths less travelled.

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DAY WALKS IN NEW ZEALAND Many readers are raring to escape the confines of urban living, if only for a little while.

This month, Rural Living puts the great outdoors under the spotlight.

Since first being published back in 2007, Day Walks in New Zealand has become a ‘go-to’ guide for people keen to explore our country’s great outdoors. This new, revised edition goes one step further – many, many steps, in fact – to add to an already comprehensive tome.

Featuring day walks to full-day tramps, this book has plenty of new paths to tread.

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DES TOWNSON – A SAILING LEGACY With one eye on the horizon and another on the prize, Des Townson led a remarkable life. Delving beneath the surface, Brian Peet presents a book that chronicles Des’ passion for sailing and his life-long contribution to the sport. More than just a yachtie’s yarn, this biography offers an inspiring saga.

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THE EDIBLE GARDEN COOKBOOK Modern living seldom allows as much room (or time) to ‘grow our own’ as many of us would like. But, as this book reveals, even those with more petite gardens can reap quite the harvest. In addition to helping readers maximise what space they have available, Paul West also reveals how to make the most of the time we do have around the home to cultivate abundant gardens.

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Winter is coming ... ALREADY! As we head into summer, it can be easy to forget how the worst of winter weather can affect farm life. So, to ensure they are well set for next year, farmers should already be planning for winter grazing.

“Choosing paddocks is a crucial part of planning for winter,” says Tony Finch from DairyNZ. “Critical source areas [low lying parts of a farm, such as gullies], waterways, shelter, water troughs and being prepared for prolonged weather events all need to be taken into account.”

Because they are time-consuming to graze and present an environmental risk – when soil, E.coli and phosphorus are carried by surface water into waterways – paddocks with multiple slopes and large critical source areas are best avoided for winter crop grazing, he advises.

In addition, buffer zones or grass strips in and around critical source areas and next to waterways will help slow water flows and trap contaminants. These should be left uncultivated and un-grazed.

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fence paddocks and position feed and water troughs; portable troughs can help reduce the amount of walking cows need to do, decreasing soil damage and mud.

Cow lying time is another factor to consider, Mr Finch adds.

“Correct lying times, at least eight hours a day, reduce the risk of lameness and stress on the animal. On a winter break-fed paddock, consider how your cows will have access to enough dry areas to lie down.”

Aside from these points, there is more to consider with information accessible via dairynz.co.nz/wintering.

“There’s been a lot of focus on winter grazing practices recently. As a result of this, there has been strong attendance at wintering events as everyone is keen to improve their knowledge. Successful wintering is good for the cows, the environment and the people involved but planning and work begins now.”

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What’s up with D. O’C...

At home in the metropolis of our nation’s capital as or out on the land (in either in gumboots or a new suit), New Zealand’s intrepid Minister of Agriculture, Rural Communities has been keen to keep the wheels of our primary industries in ‘spin’, as these reports based on releases from his office show.

IS EIGHT ENOUGH? Eight new projects have been given the ‘green’ light with $1.56 million invested from the public purse to fund them.

“New Zealand is a world leader of research to reduce emissions in the agriculture sector. The latest projects will help researchers, government and farmers better understand and adapt to the effects of climate change,” Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor confirmed recently.

“The last funding comes on top of the $229 million investment we made in the farming sector through the sustainable land use package.”

Provided through the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change Research Programme, the funding will help farmers face challenges posed by a changing climate, the Minister believes.

“Many farmers are quietly getting on with the work of introducing more sustainable on-farm practices and the Government wants to support them.”

urban counterparts,” Mr O’Connor says.

“Researchers have polled New Zealanders and found that is simply not true... our primary producers are valued, respected and appreciated by city folk.”

While 68 percent of respondents declared a positive view of horticulture (and just 4% rating it negatively), Sheep and beef farming were rated positively by 54 percent (12% negatively). Dairy also scored well (51% positive, 20% negative) and received its most favourable responses from Auckland’s participants.

“I would say to our farmers and growers, New Zealanders value your work,” Mr O’Connor added. “There is a lot to be positive about. Primary sector exports are strong, reaching record highs, and the Government is looking to the long-term to make sure it stays that way.”

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forecast to rise 3.8 percent, with meat and wool prices remaining near record highs.

“Our nation’s farmers and growers produce some of the highest quality food in the world – and the world knows it,”Mr O’Connor said. “They are bringing home record export returns and that’s something for them to be really proud of.”

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Ensuring New Zealand gets more out of Bangkok for its buck was high on Mr O’Connor’s agenda in mid October.

“The RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) would anchor NZ in [an] agreement covering 16 countries, almost half the world’s population and markets that take more than half our total exports,” he said before heading to Thailand for final negotiations on the agreement.

“It could also provide us a free trade relationship with India, a fast-growing economy with a GDP of more than $2.6 trillion in 2018.”

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Some have called for ‘Bridges’ to overcome a perceived urban-rural divide, but our Minister of Agriculture and Rural Communities believes the gap may not be as extensive as many may have thought.

“Findings [from UMR Market Research] are at odds with the perception that farmers are not well-liked by their

Mr O’Connor has been up on his SOPI box keen to share findings from a recent report.

“Total dairy export revenue is up 8.7 per cent to $18.1 billion – that’s a $1.47 billion increase, which is just staggering, and the sector appears to be set up for another favourable production season,” the Minister said following last month’s release of the latest Situation and Outlook report for the Primary Industries (SOPI).

The report also reveals that, for the year ending June 2020, horticulture revenue is

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Reading the latest report from MPI on the spread of wallaby is worrying. DOC and councils have spent 10 years trying to contain existing populations in Canterbury and Rotorua to no avail and now we are seeing reports of wallaby well outside these areas.

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We actually have five wallaby species in NZ, and they’ve been here for some 140 years. Canterbury has the huge Bennets Wallaby; Rotorua district has the little Dama Wallaby and Kawau Island has four species – Dama, Parma, Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby and the stunning Swamp Wallaby.

There was a sixth variety, the Black Striped Wallaby, but this has not been seen since the 1960s and is thought to have died out.

Rangitoto and Motutapu Island had the Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby. These guys love rocky-steep country and Rangitoto proved absolutely ideal. By the mid-1980s they had taken over both islands to the serious detriment of the world’s largest Pohutukawa forest on Rangitoto.

Working with wallabies was a lot of fun.

Over the course of this work we studied them in Rotorua and also spent a lot of time with them on Kawau Island.

Years later I actually returned to Kawau to capture wallabies for the Australian Government (two species had become almost extinct in Australia) and, even later, I did a live capture operation on the Island for a Wellington Zoo exhibition.

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Pukekohe calling When London’s calling, Nigel Harvey might be a little too far out of range to answer these days but, as a long-time amateur radio enthusiast, he has been at the cutting edge of communications’ technology for many years. Recently, JON RAWLINSON discovered that, when it comes to people connecting with people, the more things change, the more they remain the same.

“Our radio was just a receiver, but it was vital for getting the news and what-have-you – I don’t think we were even delivered a paper back then...

One day, it went ‘phut!’ but I got it going again and have been keen on them ever since.”

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In fact, long before the first intrepid voyagers set out on the information super highway, this communications’ enthusiast was already a veteran of riding the airwaves.

“We don’t use Facebook or anything like that but we do have computers and talk with friends on FaceTime now and then,” he explains as I chat with him and wife, Beth, at their Pukekohe home.

“I still prefer the radio, though. You get to meet plenty of new people and many of them have turned out to be great friends. It really does make the world smaller.”

An enthusiast of both CB (Citizens Band) and Ham radio, Nigel goes by the call sign ZL1 (for Auckland, New Zealand) VEY (the last three letters of his name). The term ‘Ham ’ is thought to have originated from a combination of call signs (HYMAN, ALMY and MURRAY) representing some of its first users from the Harvard Radio Club in the USA. Anyone can dabble in CB radio but users are more limited in terms of bands they should access and they are not supposed to build and repair their equipment, unlike Ham radio which is only intended for knowledgeable amateurs.

“To get into [Ham radio] you have to pass an exam,” Nigel confirms. “If you were on the air and you hadn’t passed your exam, they’d tell you to get off pretty quick! You have to have a licence because there’s so much communication you don’t want to go blocking people or getting in the way of emergency use.”

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some who, in today’s terms, may be considered ‘trolls’.

“You do get all sorts, but not that many nasty people. When there are people like that, we just wouldn’t talk to them. That always seemed to do the trick,” he smiles.

Spending too much time in front of a screen may be a concern to some but Beth says she’s never too bothered about how much time Nigel spends with his ‘ears on’.

“Dairy farming [near Patumahoe] didn’t leave him with much time and although we’re now retired, he still spends only an average of an hour or so a day,” she confirms. “He certainly doesn’t let it run his life.”

Nigel’s (near) life-long passion for ‘surfing the airwaves’ began when radio was king.

“When I was growing up, way out in the country [on a farm near Te Kuiti], our radio was just a receiver, but it was vital for getting the news and whathave-you – I don’t think we were even delivered a paper back then,” he says.

“One day, it went ‘phut!’ but I got it going again and have been keen on them ever since.”

After the family moved to Browns Bay, war news began to dominate the airwaves. Nigel did his bit by joining the ATC (Air Training Corps) where he learned to fly Tiger Moth biplanes during the Second World War. He says radio was a vital tool in the air and for the military in general.

“When Japan bombed Darwin, they called up as many young fellows as they could. I was still too young so I had to get permission from my parents to go overseas [to Australia]. We were based at a huge aerodrome near Cairns. I never saw any active service but we were kept very busy.”

When the war ended, Nigel had no further inclination to continue flying through the air but his passion for communicating on it really did take off.

“I got out of the Air Force as quick as I could; I had uncles who served in

fighters and bombers in Europe and they told me to get the hell out of it! I never went flying again after that,” he recalls. “I’d always wanted to farm so I started working towards that, however, after the war, radio technology flew ahead and there were a lot of ex-army sets around so there was no shortage of people to talk to.”

From 1954-60 Nigel’s family ran the Hunua General Store. During this time he met Beth (some would say appropriately) on a blind date.

“While we were in Hunua, I met several people who were also keen on amateur radio. I found it fascinating.

After Beth and I married, we bought our dairy farm in Patumahoe and that’s when I really got my own radios going.”

Although Patumahoe isn’t too far from Auckland, during the couple’s early years on the farm, Nigel says his radios (first, CB and, later Ham radio) helped him contend with the sense of isolation many rural people experienced.

“I even connected up an old set so we could use it on a motor launch we had at the time – we used to go out to Great Barrier Island and all over the place. A good radio is one of the most important pieces of gear on a boat; if you get into trouble, it can be the difference between life and death.”

Nigel and Beth have now left farm life behind, leasing their land to a neighbour in the 1990s before selling and moving to Pukekohe last year.

ZL1-VEY may now be broadcasting from a newer location but Nigel’s zeal for shooting the breeze on air is far from ‘over and out’.

“In Patumahoe I had a big tower [for an aerial] so I could talk to people all around the world. My range here is more limited but I am hoping to put up another couple of wires so I can reach Australia at least. They make some great gear these days and there are still a lot of people out there on the radio to talk to.”

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Sickness mars holiday Reay Neben is the publisher of Rural Living

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ell, do I have a story to tell.

As readers know we were off to Rarotonga when I wrote my last column and so the holiday began.

We were leaving on a Saturday at 4.25pm which meant we had the day to drop Billy out at All Seasons Cat Resort in Drury and then have a leisurely lunch before heading out to the airport.

Then came a text message from Air New Zealand to say the flight was delayed by one and a half hours. Great, we had hoped to be in Rarotonga to see the first All Black game but, with the delay, it would have been played by the time we arrived.

Not the best start to my reset holiday.

A taxi was at the airport to meet us and take us to our accommodation; by that time it was midnight in Rarotonga. I had booked not a resort but a little chalet right down on the sand by the water – the idea was to enjoy a spot where I saw no one and could just lie on a lounger and read lots of books.

But, as usual Murphy’s Law came in to play – on our first day it rained so we took a taxi into town where we hired a car. I have to say that Rarotonga is fabulous and has grown so much since we were there last.

It certainly has more motorbikes than I

have seen before but I didn’t see a lot of crash helmets being worn. Mind you, no one goes faster than 40km/ph!

On with the holiday – the next couple of days were lovely and lying on the loungers became the norm along with popping out to a nice cafe for lunch.

Really, our only thoughts were, what time should we eat and what time should we leave the beach?

All was going to plan until the fourth day when Brian said he wasn’t feeling well and had no energy at all. I knew he wasn’t right when he didn’t want a wine and didn’t want to amble to the water’s edge.

The next day I took him to the hospital where he was immediately admitted. After a number of tests, it appeared he had a virus which had attacked his chest. The

doctors and staff were wonderful but there he had to stay. I asked the doctor if we could take an early flight home but he said Brian wouldn’t be able to travel for about a week.

Being on holiday that became a huge problem as our booking was coming to an end and I had nowhere to stay for the extra days. Luckily, Brian responded to all the drugs and with Air NZ’s approval, and an oxygen tank bought up from New Zealand, he was allowed to travel.

Whoopee! However he had to be delivered to Raro airport by ambulance and put in a wheelchair, something I hadn’t anticipated – there I was with one wheelchair and two bags but no one to help.

Once the bags were deposited at check-in it was easier but getting the chair through customs was an effort.

We went into the Air NZ lounge and, thankfully, when it was time to board one of the men came and took him onto the plane. The oxygen was put on and then it was four hours of movies!

When we arrived in Auckland a wheelchair was bought to the plane and off we went. The ground staff told me there was a staff shortage and they couldn’t take us through but if we waited it could be up to half an hour before they would find someone to assist, so I pushed the chair. Now I have come home for a rest – Brian has recovered well but I’m not quite sure about me.

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ioneering, practical and timeless – Danish design has consistently been at the forefront of the applied arts and long been considered a shorthand for modern living.

Now, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is set to open a major exhibition, Denmark Design, which charts developments in Danish design from the 19th century until today.

Opening on October 26 it will have a focus on the post-World War II period and will present more than 200 original objects from furniture to fabrics, graphic design to jewellery, and ceramics to toys.

Auckland Art Gallery director Kirsten Paisley says, it will showcase the groundbreaking creativity and enduring appeal of Danish design.

“These objects are renowned across the world as timeless in their ingenuity and international resonance,” she says.

“New Zealanders have been bringing classic examples of Danish design into their homes since the 1950s – from the sleek Panton chair to the ubiquitous

Bodem coffee press, icons of Danish design are synonymous with the art of homemaking.”

Exploring the processes of designing and making, the exhibition will reveal how the Danes have considered not just the wellbeing of the individual user, but also materials, economics, environment and society to result in an approach that offers us all a new way of living – a design for life.

Denmark Design coordinating curator Emma Jameson says Denmark has been at the vanguard of design because of its nuanced balancing of function and aesthetics.

“By displaying the objects individually and within staged home settings, the exhibition will showcase the craftsmanship of Danish design while emphasising how design items were, and still are, intended for the everyday needs of the home.”

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STRAIGHT FROM THE RUNWAYS TO YOU

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR DENTURES?

Owner of Alberts Hair salon, Natasha Harris, is loving this season’s hair trends which step back in time a couple of decades and more!

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f you needed further proof that the ’80s and ’90s are taking over this summer 2020’s hair trends, you just need to look at the fashion shows which have been gracing runways.

Models have been wearing their hair brushed out and pulled back with combs—a look that was loosely inspired by Princess Diana (and, like, so many of new generation mums).

By Helen Stehbens, Sanctuary Dental

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ld mattresses… you use them every day. You can get to sleep on them but you may not have a restful, comfortable night and you may wake up with a sore back or neck.

Dentures can be like this too. In fact, because of wear and tear you may be unable to eat a varied, healthy diet and you could be spending most of your day either in pain or discomfort to which you have grown accustomed.

Dentures, like mattresses, are porous so they retain stains and odours and can taste stale. They wear down and the teeth change shape which is very ageing for your smile.

Over the years, the shape and size of jaw bones change, too.

Fortunately, dentures which haven’t worn down can be relined to produce a nice tight fit again. However, if there is significant wear then the height of your bite will be shortened.

This can lead to an increase in the lines and wrinkles around the mouth some of which can become infected with fungus (thrush).

This over-closure (shortening) means less support for the jaw joint, neck and back. It’s a little-known fact that the facial muscles are bracing muscles which support the spine.

As you can see there are many benefits to updating you old, worn dentures.

All about your wellbeing

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incontinence M odern society has dispensed with many ‘taboo’ health subjects, but urinary incontinence remains sensitive.

However, registered nurse and appearance medicine professional, Linda Gormly believes this cause of so much embarrassment and distress should to be more widely addressed.

“For many people, especially women, who are the greatest sufferers, dealing with incontinence has generally meant wearing pads, nappies or special incontinence pants. They may also practice specific exercises to strength the pelvic muscles and, in some cases, may require a surgical procedure.

“None are entirely satisfactory but new BTL emsella treatments are a great option for women of any age who want a noninvasive solution for leakage as well as improved quality of life,” Linda says.

“Most people associate incontinence

with the elderly but it can affect women of all ages. Childbirth, menopause and body ageing can all lead to incontinence prompted by insufficient support of the pelvic organs by the pelvic floor muscles.

This then affects bladder control.”

But, Linda’s purchase of a BTL emsella chair provides breakthrough treatment.

“It employs painless electromagnetic energy to generate deep pelvic floor muscle stimulation which leads to regained control over strengthened pelvic floor muscles and the bladder. A single BTL emsella session generates thousands of tingling kegel-like contractions to help retrain the muscles.”

Linda says clients who have two half hour sessions per week over three weeks report significant pad reduction and marked improvement in their quality of life.

“Importantly, this is non-invasive with no recovery time. Clients remain fully clothed during treatment. Improvements are often

seen over the treatment period and, at the end, results can astound.

“With BTL emsella, sufferers usually enjoy improved confidence when attending social occasions or going shopping. It can mean an end to pads, no more embarrassing leaks when coughing or sneezing or renewed control over sudden urges.

Linda was attending a conference in Australia where the emsella chair was demonstrated. “I bought it on the spot. To my mind, every rest home and doctor’s surgery should have one – the outcomes can be life-changing.”

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Fortunately, clinical dental technician, Dr Marc Adams, and the team from All Dentures (in Pukekohe and Papatoetoe) are on hand to ensure smiles can last a lifetime.

“Years ago, dentures could be cumbersome and uncomfortable, but we’ve come a long way since then,” he says. “These days, by drawing on the best techniques and equipment modern technology can offer, at All Dentures we can tailor-make top quality dentures to suit.”

From full or partial dentures to repairs, relines and even mouth guards,

Marc’s highly trained team can ‘make it, fit it and fix it.’

“From initial consultation to dental work – undertaken by dentists and oral surgeons – we provide a comprehensive service, offering the highest level of care during every step of treatment,” Marc explains.

“We’re committed to making quality dentures that are comfortable and functional for our patients so they can get back to sinking their teeth into life!”

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HOISIN AND GINGER PULLED PORK

bao buns Steve Barton is accustomed to catering for big crowds, very big crowds! The Ellerslie Event Centre and Auckland Racing Club’s executive chef can expect to plan full meals for more than 2500 people on the busiest race days. He calculates he has served more than two million people throughout his career which includes 23 years in his present position. This month, Steve has generously agreed to share a favourite recipe from Ellerslie Event Centre’s extensive menu. Hoisin and ginger pulled pork bao buns are easy for readers to prepare at home – just right for the long summer evenings ahead. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS Pork ◆◆3kg – 3.5kg pork shoulder fat trimmed ◆◆2 tsp five spice powder ◆◆Salt and pepper ◆◆1 tsp dried chilli flakes or smoked chilli flakes ◆◆2 tsp grated fresh ginger (about 10cm piece of ginger) ◆◆6 – 8 cloves garlic sliced ◆◆300ml hoisin sauce ◆◆250ml (1 cup) ginger beer Slaw ◆◆2 tbsp lime juice ◆◆2 tbsp lemon juice ◆◆2 tbsp rice vinegar ◆◆1 tbsp sugar ◆◆2 cups finely shredded cabbage Other fillings ◆◆Fresh sliced cucumber ◆◆Pickled carrot ◆◆Fresh coriander

METHOD Rub pork generously with the salt, pepper, five spice, chilli and ginger. Place in the main pot of the slow cooker and allow to marinate for about an hour. Pour over the hoisin sauce, ginger beer and add the garlic. Turn it onto slow, cover and cook for about 8-9 hours depending on the size of your pork.

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and shred. It will literally pull apart. Pour the sauce over it and keep anything left over in a pot for later if desired.

To make the slaw, mix all the dressing ingredients together and toss with 2 cups of finely shredded cabbage.

Making the bao dough from scratch involves a bit more effort. You could just buy these from any supermarket, but if you would like the real thing, here is how to make authentic buns!

If making the dough, add yeast to the water in the bowl of a stand mixer and allow it to activate for about 10 minutes.

Use the paddle attachment, add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix briefly

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until you have a dough. Scrape the paddle, attach the dough hook and continue kneading for about 5 minutes. Remove from the bowl onto a floured surface and briefly knead to form a round dough ball that is springy to the touch.

Place this in a greased bowl, cover with a sheet of greased cling film and allow the dough to prove in a warm place for about an hour. It should double in size.

Pinch back the risen dough on a floured surface and roll this into a log shape.

Divide this into 12 equal parts. Roll each of these parts into a ball and place on a floured tray. Cover with a tea towel and allow the dough to prove for a second time for around 30 minutes. It should double in size again.

While this is proving, cut out 12 8cmx8cm squares of baking paper. Fill a steamer with water and set to STEAM. Roll a bun into an oval shape, dip a chopstick into a bottle of oil and fold the two pieces over this stick, which you then slide out. Place this folded piece of dough on a piece of baking paper. Repeat with all 12 pieces.

Steam the buns three at a time in the steamer for 5 minutes. They will be firm to the touch and cooked through. Repeat until they are all cooked.

To assemble the bao bun, add sliced cucumber and pickle to the bottom of the bun, fill with pulled pork, and finish off with the dressed slaw and fresh coriander.

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In efforts to raise money to fight breast cancer, Sweet Louise has released the Sweet October Cookbook ­— download for $31 from sweetlouise. co.nz. To help share the love, Rural Living has one of the 31 recipes from this e-book designed to whet our appetites thanks to Sweet Louise member, Hilary Chung.

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AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Serves 6

“This is one of my favourite recipes.

It is pure raw goodness!

And a perfect way to use up ripe avocados. Avocados contain many nutrients you need in your diet – they are full of healthy fats, rich in potassium, vitamins C & E and antioxidants that keep the immune system strong and your skin beautiful.” – Hilary Chung.

INGREDIENTS Mousse ◆◆2 large ripe avocados ◆◆3/4 cup of milk of your choice – for vegan use a plant-based milk ◆◆3/4 cup + 1 tbsp raw cacao powder ◆◆1/2 cup maple syrup, coconut nectar or raw agave ◆◆1 tsp vanilla essence ◆◆½ tsp sea salt ◆◆2 tbsp cacao butter, melted ◆◆2 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil, melted Chocolate crumb ◆◆3 tbsp caster sugar (or substitute coconut sugar) ◆◆2 tbsp each: cocoa and flour (or substitute gluten-free flour) ◆◆1/3 cup ground almonds ◆◆2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled To prepare the mousse, put all the ingredients except the last two (cacao butter and coconut oil) into a bowl and blend until smooth with a stick blender. With the blender running, gently add the melted cacao butter and coconut oil. Mix until combined.

Refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving. Garnish with toasted hazelnuts and chocolate crumb.

To prepare the chocolate crumb, preheat the oven to 170°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the sugar, cocoa, flour and almonds into a small bowl. Mix until combined.

Pour in butter and mix with your fingers to form irregular-sized crumbs. Scatter the crumbs onto the baking tray and bake for about 10 minutes until firm and toasted. Cool. Store in a sealed container. www.ruralliving.co.nz

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It’s starting to warm up and everything is growing! Get your summer vegetables ready by putting mulch or pea straw down to help them in the dryer months ahead, get the weeds under control and rejuvenate outdoor areas with a waterblast, scrub and paint.

In the Veggie Patch • Attracting bees – plant bee-friendly flowers such as echiums, lavenders and salvia in or near the vegetable garden. Most edible plants need bees for pollination, so get them hanging out in your garden

• Plant basil and beans: these are crops that tend to perform better if you wait until now.

Because they are tender, they like the warmth of summer

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for summer – give them a deep water or, after a shower of rain, layer pea straw or mulch around them.

The rest of the Garden • Our product for getting through the hot weather, in spaces where the soil gets dry, is Aquaturf Max G. It has a great formulation to help water penetrate to the roots of the grass or garden soil

• Get on top of weeds threatening the rest of the garden – particularly the vine types ones such as convolvulus and Cape ivy that choke desirable garden plants.

• Waterblast paths and paved areas; paint or scrub the outdoor furniture – this gives the garden a clean, crisp look

• Lawns that are growing weeds – this is because the grass hasn’t grown strongly enough. Spray with Broadsword (kills weeds, not grass), then re-sow with seed if necessary

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een cooks are generally familiar with a wide range of recipes using aubergines – those gorgeous, egg-shaped, deep purple skinned, spongy flesh vegetables which are, in fact, a berry and member of the nightshade family as are tomatoes and potatoes.

Also known as eggplant because of their shape, their culinary usefulness is recognised in many countries and by many cultures. They are used in a wide range of dishes ranging from moussaka and baba ghanoush to ratatouille, curries, vegetarian bakes, chutney, smoky Indian baingan bharta and so much more.

Also delicious char grilled or oven roasted, they pair well with aromatic spices such as garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin and turmeric whilst sitting easily alongside onions, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, zucchini and goat’s cheese.

While most will know them for being of a good size, filling the palm of an open hand, fewer people are familiar with the ‘baby eggplants’ widely used in India and Asia and often known as ‘brinjal’.

Hugely popular and suitable for many different dishes, keen cooks and gardeners can grow their own using Yates Eggplant ‘Baby Brinjal’ seeds, the perfect way to have at hand this tasty and productive Indian-style eggplant with petite, oval shaped, glossy purple and white striped fruit with a creamy texture. Baby eggplant can be long and narrow or short and stout, the Yates variety falls into the latter category with the word ‘baby’ referring to their petite size.

Once discovered and appreciated, it’s easy to find an array of recipes to hero this tasty veggie/fruit. Try them fried, braised, roasted and grilled – roasted brinjal can also be pureed or chopped to make chutney, tapenade or various dips. The hearty flesh makes then suitable as a meat substitute in vegan and vegetarian dishes or prepare as bite-side canapes, hollowed, stuffed and then roasted.

Importantly, they are an excellent source of dietary fibre to maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Yates Eggplant ‘Baby Brinjal’ seeds can be sown direct where they are to grow, in a sunny well-drained veggie patch, or seedlings can be raised in punnets of Yates Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix then transplanted when they are about 5cm high.

To encourage a great harvest, as soon as the seedlings are established start feeding each week with Yates Thrive® Flower & Fruit Soluble Fertiliser, which is boosted with extra potassium to promote flowering and fruit development.

Eggplant fruit can be picked starting from around 17 weeks after sowing although for best fruit quality, harvest ensure skin is smooth and shiny. Cut fruit from the plant using secateurs, leaving 2 cm of stem on the fruit to improve storage. But don’t leave for too long – eggplant is best used within a day or two.

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he arrival of spring has brought an increase in new listings suggesting greater confidence is starting to creep back into the market.

The number of properties sold in September reached their highest level of the past three years. Median house prices have also regained some momentum after a midyear stagnation with the Auckland region experiencing a 2% increase in the median house price compared to this time last year Barfoot & Thompson saw new listings grow by 14.4% last month compared to August sales and a 12.2% increase on the previous three months. This has resulted in greater choice for buyers and assisted sales numbers which reached 771 for the month throughout the Auckland region, up 3.4% on August and a 6.8% rise from the same time last year.

The Real Estate Institute’s House Price Index rose to a record high for September and was up 3.6 %.

However, listing numbers are still not meeting demand and with a fusion of solid buyer interest and a shortage of lifestyle properties, prices have remained stable.

The larger banks are predicting the housing market upturn will gather pace and house prices will increase by up to 7% in the New Year mainly due to the cancellation of the CGT and a decrease in mortgage rates.

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can almost hear all your exclamations of joy now that winter weather is on its way out and spring is here! What’s more, I can almost hear all the exclamations of anguish about the cleaning too!

This season signifies renewal, freshness and change. For many of us it comes with new goals for self-improvement; for others it’s about home improvement. If you are living in a relatively new home, it’s a good time to see what attention each area of your new home may need in order to keep your warranties valid.

For those in older homes, it’s a good time to check on maintenance tasks. Taking care of these things will ensure your home not only LOOKS great for longer but also PERFORMS great too! If you aren’t sure where to start here’s some hints to help:

EXTERIOR: ◆◆Wash the outside of your home – Why: It keeps roof and wall claddings free from moss, lichen, spray, bugs or dirt build up which damage, rot and discolour them ◆◆Clean spouting and downpipes – Why: Keeping them clean reduces the risk of blockages and leaks which over time can damage the interior and exterior of your home ◆◆Recoat cedar and other timber surfaces as needed – Why: Cedar is beautiful if maintained, but needs love to stay that way ◆◆Replace water filters – Why: If you are on tank water, you should be replacing these regularly to ensure good water quality and pressure

INTERIOR: ◆◆Wipe all painted surfaces – Why: Keeping these spaces clean prolongs their life and by getting up close to clean, you can spot damage, mildew or bulging. These may indicate there is a bigger problem to address! Best to sort them sooner rather than later! ◆◆Check tapware for leaks – Why: It can reduce water consumption or create damage to surrounding areas ◆◆Check window, door and appliance seals – Why: These can make a big difference to heating and cooling your home, or the running cost of appliances ◆◆Declutter cupboards and storage spaces – Why: Airflow helps the home to maintain optimal conditions. When there is too much clutter in a confined area, airflow is reduced and can lead to stale fabrics and finishes. Plus, it just helps you feel GOOD! We wish you a happy Spring Clean and a healthy home,

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When it comes to selling a home, which may have provided comfortable living over many years, be sure all rooms and the landscaping are up to scratch before your list. A first good impression is the first step to a sale.

KITCHENS/BATHROOMS: The state of these two rooms can be important selling points – if either has become shabby, it may hinder a sale so, consider carefully whether cabinetry, flooring and/or hardware needs replacing.

A kitchen may involve major work and can prove expensive depending how many extras you plan to include. Remember, it is possible to source complete, costeffective and attractive kitchens through the likes of Mitre 10 Mega, kitchen outlet stores and more.

It may even be possible to just replace outer cabinet doors and drawer fronts, leaving interior shelves, and the like, in place. Consider a paint job and updating hardware if you cannot replace doors or cabinets entirely.

While hardwood floors are sure to attract buyers, this may prove expensive if not already in place. Why not consider vinyl – warm underfoot, forgiving of accidents and can look just like floorboards!

When it comes to bathrooms, it’s easy to go overboard purchasing the latest innovations but it is also possible to install functional, good looking vanities quite cheaply. Many bathroom outlets have

low-priced packages which include vanity, toilet and shower units. A little greenery, candles and sweet smelling aromatherapy oils provide the finishing touch.

HEATING/INSULATION: Improving energy efficiency of your house is likely to pay off when you sell it. Studies show that contemporary homebuyers prefer energyefficient homes due to environmental concerns as well as gaining long-term savings. Ensure ceiling and underfloor insulation (where applicable) are in place.

If heating is minimal consider a couple of heat pumps and perhaps one of the less expensive ventilation systems. If yours is an older home retro-double glazing may be an option and, some cases, basic solar

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LANDSCAPING/KERB APPEAL: Never under-estimate the impact kerb appeal plays in determining the perceived value of your home. Consider repainting the exterior/and or roof (where applicable), fixing guttering and improving the landscaping especially out front. Small things, such as a new front door, updated garage doors or adding new shrubs or potted plants can enhance your home and entice potential buyers. Ensure fences are painted and in good repair.

These are just a few suggestions for ensuring your home is spic, span and ready for sale when the time comes!

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Downsizing from farm to small block Do your plans for the new year include downsizing the family farm and opting for a smaller scale, rural lifestyle, either by subdividing or selling and relocating? It’s a tempting idea for many people keen to ease their workload or fund a retirement lifestyle.

There are some crucial factors to consider to ensure you find the right property for your dream lifestyle and before signing on the bottom line.

rural real estate consultants from the area you’re looking to move to. They’ll have a good understanding of what types of properties are available, and the cost as well as what level of commitment it takes to run them.

Firstly, think about what you really want. This is obviously true for any property purchase. Start by creating a perfect wish list of what your new lifestyle might be. Then research the kind of property and location that might match that and your budget.

Secondly, be realistic. Chucking in relentless early morning milkings for a few hectares of fruit trees might seem like a breeze compared to running a full-size farm, but lifestyle blocks can still be a huge amount of physical work.

There’s a delicate tipping point with lifestyle properties when it comes to time and income. But, that doesn’t mean balance is not achievable. It’s

simply a matter of have a thorough, clear understanding of what work will be involved and how much money you will need. This is about the different options for an income stream, whether it’s more passive, such as renting land for grazing animals, or more labour intensive, such as growing fruit trees or grapevines.

If possible, talk to other people who have made the move and talk to specialist

Finally, do your due diligence.

Again, this is obviously standard practise before committing to any property purchase, but there are specific things to consider regarding lifestyle properties.

A good lifestyle and rural specialist sales consultant can help advise on what you need to know and help you find the right property. With a bit of research and planning to get the formula right for a successful, downsized rural lifestyle, it is possible to make that change a reality.

Need an ear to talk through your options?

Give Jo-Ann a call – she is happy to help.

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FEEDING FARMING’S CASH COW The Dairy Women’s Network is working with Franklin Law and ASB to help ensure the future of farming adds up. Designed to help build financial confidence, the organisation’s newest workshops focus on the fundamentals of rural banking and the role they play within dairy farming.

“Maintaining control of your business and ensuring it is resilient enough to continue to be profitable is paramount,” Jules Benton from DWN says. “ASB Rural wants to build greater knowledge, awareness and understanding of financial management, develop stronger budgeting skills and behaviour and connect customers with tools which can really help to make that process a whole lot easier.”

This month on October 29, Franklin Law will host workshops at Pukekohe’s Campbell Tyson Business Centre. The

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Fundamentals Workshop is geared towards garnering a general understanding and the Bigger Picture Workshops are specifically designed to assist more experienced dairy operators.

“We believe the 90 minute Fundamentals Workshops are extremely important for those just starting out or who have been running their finances for only a few years,” Ms Benton adds.

“We needed to cover off both ends of the experience scale.”

For more information (including details of the Pukekohe workshop) visit dwn.co.nz/events-page.

Half a million little reasons expect to tempt agritech concerns to grow big through the Sprout Accelerator programme.

Drawing from an investment pool of $500,000, eight specially selected New Zealand start-ups will soon follow the lead of one of last year’s recipients, Arepa.

“The mentors and experts I engaged with were great,” the food and beverage company’s CEO and founder, Angus Brown, says. “They backed my thinking and ideas but also challenged me to ensure Arepa was on the right path.

They’re passionate about my company and its potential for success which also boosted my confidence.”

Funded by industry partners (as well as the Government, through state-owned-enterprise, Callaghan Innovation), Sprout Accelerator assists entrepreneurs across the primary sector.

Registrations for the Accelerator close November 22; see sproutaccelerator.com for details.

RE/MAX PUKEKOHE HAS NEW OWNERS

RE/MAX New Zealand is proud to announce this top performing husband and wife team, is taking over RE/MAX Pukekohe. The office, set in the expanding Franklin area, will welcome the existing team together with a new Property Management Team.

the great strengths of RE/ MAX 2Aspire will continue to shine – our local knowledge, experience and longevity in the market, our reputation for honesty and integrity, and the successful outcomes we achieve for our customers’.

“We are also conversant and trained in auctions, tenders and deadline sales.

“We anticipate further growth and welcome contact from selfmotivated people who have a passion to excel, computer savvy, Licensed Real Estate Salespeople or near completion.

– with RE/MAX 2Aspire. Contact Peter or Maureen Strong on 027 53 555 14, email office@remax2aspire.co.nz 64 Queen Street, Waiuku | 65 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe KAT6825

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The husband and wife ownership team opened RE/MAX 2Aspire in Waiuku in 2017.

“When we opened in Waiuku, we knew we would have an amazing platform for growth, and that we would grow based on a culture of putting people first.

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