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– VEGGIE GRAB NOT SO SWEET Jack Hobbs – glad locals can enjoy the gardens during lockdown – see story pages 2.

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GROWING STRONGER Walking has become the number one activity for many people during the Covid-19 lockdown and those living close to the Auckland Botanic Gardens have been lucky they can still wander these beautiful grounds. However, how are the gardens, themselves, faring? HELEN PERRY spoke to manager, Jack Hobbs about what the lockdown means to plants and the staff who care for them.

Like most Kiwis, Jack Hobbs has been working from his Mauku home combining virtual staff meetings and paperwork with preparing and presenting a regular gardening programme on the Auckland Botanic Gardens Facebook site as well as maintaining his own five-acre property.

It’s all a fair way from his usual work environment at the gardens which are in partial lockdown.

“Like me, staff members are working remotely and although we have security on the job, disappointingly, a few plants, mainly edible veggies, such as cabbages, have been stolen. Discouraging but not the end of the world,” Jack says With the pedestrian gates left open so locals can use the gardens for their daily walks, Jack says he’s pleased so many people are enjoying the opportunity.

“Unfortunately, the car park, toilets and drinking fountains are closed but, for those living nearby, a wander through the grounds is just the tonic to relieve housebound days.”

While many people are enjoying the beauty and tranquility of this botanical wonderland, the gardens still need care to thrive.

and supporters have been working behind the scenes ensuring they stay in touch with gardeners and plant lovers.

“We are permitted to have one person on site to water plants, especially those in the glasshouses. Even this minimal care is enough to ensure endangered and precious plants don’t die,” Jack explains.

“Every Friday I present a ‘what to do in your garden’ programme via our Facebook page; other staff members also offer educational programmes regarding plants and their care. Most are also recorded so they can be accessed down the track.”

However, lawns, will have to wait before mowing takes place – “fortunately, they are not too bad although the recent rain might prompt a growth spurt, he says.”

On an especially bright note, the lockdown came on the heels of the biennial Sculpture in the Gardens event which closed on March 1.

“The good news was we were able to purchase one of the sculptures, a Chris Moore work called, Entwined. It’s a stunning piece and we’re thrilled to have it. Now, we just have to wait before we can relocate it.”

And, despite the lockdown, many staff

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If monitoring 64 hectares remotely isn’t enough to keep Jack busy, he says Easter weekend provided him the ideal opportunity to work on his own garden – pruning, sowing grass seed and planting some seedlings.

“A lot of people are using the lockdown to garden, and so am I. It’s very satisfying; I love it.”

What’s more, readers will be able to visit Jack’s garden later this year. His will be one featured in the Franklin Hospice Garden Ramble, scheduled for mid-November – something to look forward to and a great cause.

L A U S U S A T O N S S E N BUSI

SURVIVING LOCKDOWN This week sees the start of a short series on local business people – how they are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown and what they see for themselves in the future. Today we talk to NATASHA HARRIS from Alberts Hair Salon in Pukekohe.

Knowing the importance of the Covid-19 lockdown, and being firmly behind the measures taken, doesn’t mean surviving the restrictions has been easy for Natasha Harris, owner of well known Pukekohe hair salon, Alberts.

She knows the country will have to return to level two before she can again open the doors to clients and that, she says, “is stressful and frustrating.”

But the lockdown has also put further pressure on her as the mother of four children aged 7, 9, 11 and 13 years.

“Just following the teaching regime is extremely difficult. In fact, it’s a bit of a nightmare trying to keep four children, at different levels, on task as well as getting my head around their individual study programmes. I’ve come to realise I’m no teacher and there are days when I just want to quit, but you have to push on.”

However, a bigger issue for Natasha is the effect the lockdown is having on her business. “The salon may be closed but there is still a whole lot of business as usual to attend to – rent, bills and staff wages. Thankfully, we have applied for the Government subsidy and, at this stage, we have retained the whole team.

“I’m also in the process of setting up an online retail store, something we were already looking into but is now essential for Alberts moving through to level three. Our hope is that our clients can maintain their hair care at home without compromise.

Our environmentally-friendly hair products, makeup and equipment, such hair dryers and straighteners, are in demand. So, co-ordinating stock and

then putting time aside from assisting the children to co-ordinate orders, is a further hurdle.”

But there has been an upside, too.

Natasha says has been moved and grateful for the many messages of support sent from clients who have emailed to check that she’s doing okay.

“Of course, they also have their hair frustrations, particularly some of my professional clients who are either essential workers or are still video conferencing and the like. They need to look groomed and some are desperate for a cut or colour; they’re holding up their hands to be first through the door and seated when we eventually re-open.”

In the meantime, Natasha says downtime at home as meant her husband (in the roofing industry) has managed to tackle a multitude of jobs on the family’s Ardmore property.

“While there is no end in sight for Alberts yet, we have managed to catch up on some much needed maintenance around the house,” she says. “It’s not been all book work for the children either. Holidays provided fun times and, fortunately, having a bit of land has meant there’s plenty for them to do outside, too.”

While level two may still be a way off, Natasha says she is confident about the salon’s future. “The country’s been through one big recession in recent years and we survived that. I believe, we will do so again and I’m sure hair services will remain in demand. I am very hopeful of a bright outcome even if it takes time.”

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HOIHO PENGUINS SEALORD SAVES! While many Kiwis will be tucking into tins from the back of the pantry during the lockdown, hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) can be assured that fresh food is on the way, thanks to Fisheries New Zealand and Sealord.

“We don’t generally have trouble keeping our patients’ food supply going, but Covid-19 has presented all kinds of challenges,” explains Jordana Whyte from the Wildlife Hospital Trust.

“Between the eight penguins in the hospital and 28 in rehab at Penguin Place, the hoiho are cranking through a 25kg box of white fish per day.”

Although the hospital’s usual suppliers were unable to assist when forced to operate at limited capacity during the lockdown, Sealord came to the rescue, donating approximately one tonne of southern blue whiting.

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“We were really happy to support the penguins and the Wildlife Hospital, which does great work,” Doug Paulin from Sealord says. “We had access to fish suitable for hoiho, so it was just a matter of making it happen. We’ve been supporting a number of causes and communities facing challenges due to Covid-19. [This case] shows even animals are not immune to the impact.”

For more information about the Wildlife Hospital Trust, and to help support its good work, visit wildlifehospitaldunedin.org.nz.

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news SALES UP AND DOWN The market for lifestyle blocks has remained resilient during the early part of this year with 1765 lifestyle property sales in the three months ended March 2020 compared to 1612 for the same three months in the previous year. This represents an increase of 9.5%.

Gwyn Thurlow

Data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) last week showed the median price for all lifestyle properties sold in those three months was $715,000. This was $35,000 (+ 5.1%) higher than in the three months ended March 2019.

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THE BUCK STOPS HERE...

In all, a total of 7213 lifestyle properties were sold across the country in the year to March 2020, 228 (+3.3%) more than were sold in the year to March 2019.

On a more sombre note, farm sales across the country numbered 281 for the three months ended March 2020, down by 50 (15.1%) on the same period in the previous year. The median price per hectare for all farms sold in that same three months was $21,130 (-9.6%) compared to $23,383 recorded for three months ended March 2019.

The REINZ data also showed a total of 1216 farms sold in the year to March 2020, 15.9% fewer than were sold in the year to March 2019, with 32.6% less dairy farms, 14.3% less grazing farms, 26.1% less finishing farms and 14.1% less arable farms sold over that period.

POULTRY

CLICK & COLLECT

Although hunters have had to lay down their guns of late, during the shutdown, a new leader will soon be ‘laying down the law’ at the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association.

“I’m looking forward to leading the NZDA and helping it and the wider hunting community face the significant and very real challenges which are developing,” the organisation’s new chief executive, Gwyn

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Thurlow, says. “It is a big job but I look forward to rising to that challenge on behalf of our members and all recreational hunters.”

A keen hunter and highly experienced lawyer, Mr Thurlow has been a member of the NZDA since 2003, serving in roles including treasurer and vice-president of the Wellington branch and secretary of the NZDA National Heritage Trust.

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FROM THE EDITOR

SUPPORTING NZ-MADE Here we go – level three kicks in at 11.59pm tonight and, although for most of us there will be little change to lockdown rules, it certainly feels like a step towards normality. I, for one, am excited that advances are being made.

However, this is not the time to become complacent – when I heard on TVNZ 1’s Breakfast programme that one church service in Korea gave rise to more than 4000 cases of Covid-19 infection in just one week, it reminded me that it wouldn’t take much for a lapse to result in disaster.

On the other hand, I think the nation can feel cheered and optimistic that many people can return to work and that level two is on the horizon – it will, indeed, bring more normality to our lives even if there’s still a long way to go.

In particular, my thoughts go out to small business – companies who must be wondering how quickly orders for their goods or services will flow in, if at all, especially when many folk, like those

businesses, are also struggling financially.

Whilst knowing our economy depends greatly on the balance of imports and exports and that trade is vital, I keep thinking this is a time when Kiwis should commit to NZ-made where we can. Supporting local business may prevent company closures, help many to return to a profitable state and, subsequently, prevent loss of more jobs.

Of course, national and international companies employ Kiwis too but I hope they have been better positioned to survive Covid-19.

On the other hand, I am no economics expert so, it’s just little old me (and, I’m sure, others) who feels a need to support local companies which have loyally sought to retain staff these past weeks and are also committed to using quality local materials and delivering a high standard of workmanship.

That said, I can’t wait for the day when I can hug my grandsons again, hold the faces of my beautiful children and

just share a meal together. They too are ‘NZ-made’ and my most precious commodity. On their shoulders, and others of their generation, rests the future.

What’s more, after seeing their handling of the lockdown – their children and their work responsibilities – and that of so many young families in our neighbourhood, I think we can count on good times to come albeit not as quickly as some of us would like.

Here’s to riding out these next few weeks (perhaps months) with a smile and, even a song in our hearts.

Kia kaha,

Helen Perry, Editor

G THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN Two weeks ago the central precinct of King Street in Pukekohe was empty. Our local streets are still largely free of vehicles and, for sure, Manukau Road no way resembles the heavily trafficked, bustling commercial district locals are accustomed to negotiating. While shopping online is convenient, especially during lockdown, no doubt many will still welcome the chance to physically visit shops and businesses again where they can talk to staff and touch, feel, try on or test the goods they wish to buy; hopefully soon.

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news HUNTING – ‘ROAR’ DEAL OR BANG ON? Deer stalkers may have missed the roar but they will be aiming to be back on the hunt even under Alert Level 3 following a recent announcement by Grant Robertson, Minister for Sports and Recreation.

“Hunting on private land will be allowed under Alert Level 3, so long as hunters stay within their region and stick to their bubble. Hunting is only permitted on foot and overnight trips are not allowed. The use of quad bikes, off-road bikes, helicopters and other motorised vehicles is prohibited.”

Hunting may be permitted on private land but, as Miles Anderson from Federated Farmers points out, permission must first be obtained.

“Farmers, who have been able to continue vital pest control under Level 4, will welcome the return of responsible hunters to boost their own efforts. But, there is no obligation on the farm business to let hunters on the land – it must work for the ‘bubble’ of the farm,” he says.

And, unfortunately, this year’s roar will still be (largely) the one that got away as the Alert Level is not

expected to be lowered further until May 11 at the soonest.

“While many hunters may want to head to popular spots on public land to target the last stag of the roar, under Alert Level 3 hunting on public conservation land will remain off limits,” Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, adds.

Up-to-date guidance regarding deer hunting during the pandemic is accessible via www.deerstalkers. org.nz.

GAME ON! BAD NEWS FOR THE BIRDS Game bird season may have been delayed due to the lockdown but fowl feathered fiends (pest species) are not off the hook. When New Zealand returns to Alert Level 2 (not expected until after May 11), the game bird hunting season will open and, in some regions, seasons will be extended, Martin Taylor from Fish & Game advises. ”Game bird hunting is a national tradition and an important population management tool. It is

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great we can confirm a season will take place... [However] hunters will have to comply with the restrictions of Alert Level 2 while hunting and travelling to their hunting spots.”

Hunters will be required to hunt locally and maintain social distancing, he adds.

The official opening of the season will depend on exactly when the Alert Level is reduced; hunters should consult Fish & Game’s website (www. fishandgame.org.nz) for details regarding region-specific dates for various species.

While those keen to bag a bird may need to wait a little longer than some other hunters before enjoying a return to arms, Minister Eugenie Sage confirms there is a reason for this.

“I know this is disappointing but for many duck hunters the social interaction around hunting is an important part of the activity, especially at opening weekend.

The risks associated with groups of people coming together is too high, she adds. “All New Zealanders will still have an opportunity to hunt ducks, at the same time, once we return to Alert Level 2.”

WILD

IN THE STREETS...

When our photographer, WAYNE MARTIN went ‘cruising the streets’ he didn’t have to walk on the wild side to find tigers (no elephants), alpaca, bears and even a dragon!

Following on from last week’s window gazers, he found a host of heavenly creatures perched on letterboxes and peering over fences. He also found cheerful messages adorning fences (and footpaths) but, then, at one white picket fence he realised someone’s ‘cup’ had, indeed, ‘runneth over!’ We wonder who dispensed with a heap of underwear in favour of..….letting it all hang out! We hope this spin around the neighbourhood has made readers smile!

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news SAGE SAVES THE PLOVER! The livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Kiwis may be on the line due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the lockdown in particular, but a mercy flight has ensured that a bird of another feather is expected to prosper.

birds saw Department of Conservation experts transfer five juvenile shore plovers from Christchurch to Mana Island in Wellington with the support of Air New Zealand and the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust,” Ms Sage confirms.

“Essential work to look after rare species is continuing on a case by case basis,” Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, says about an essential flight which sought to establish a new population of shore plovers (tuturuatu).

With just 250 of these birds worldwide, establishing a self-sustaining population was deemed essential. However, extra precautions were in place.

“Serious animal welfare risks to the

with the highest levels of biosecurity and appropriate personal protective equipment to look after the birds and prevent the spread of Covid-19.

“I want to thank everyone who is staying home to save lives including all the rangers, trampers, nature lovers, and outdoors people. By sticking to the rules and staying home we’ll be able to get back into the backcountry sooner.”

“A lot of careful planning went into the operation... this essential transfer could [only] take place

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MISSION...

In general, Kiwis like to travel – spreading our wings and paying more than just a flying visit to exotic destinations is a trait many of us embrace. Recently, two intrepid New Zealanders have been spotted much further afield than expected, arriving on the small New Caledonian island of Lifou.

Zealand mallards never move more than 25km from their home, NZ Fish & Game has confirmed. This makes the 2,000km journey extremely rare and, such a journey being made by two mallards (one drake and one hen) together is thought to be unique.

After spotting the exhausted birds’ bands (attached by Fish & Game staff as part of a monitoring programme), a Lifou Island vet reported the find to the Department of Conservation office in Wellington.

Mallard ducks in the Northern Hemisphere are migratory but, since being introduced from Britain and the USA between 80 and 160 years ago, they have not been known to fly so far from home.

The great majority of banded New

Every year, thousands of mallard

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and grey ducks are banded across the Waikato and Auckland region in efforts to better understand the species’ lifecycles and ensure they are not over-hunted.

Anyone who reports finding a banded bird to the Department of Conservation or Fish & Game gains an entry into an annual prize draw.

Fish & Game confirms the Lifou island vet will have two entries and, should he win, the organisation has promised to deliver his prize personally!

AIR NZ – FREIGHT EXPECTATIONS

WILL COVID-19 ENSURE

KIWIS CASH OUT? Cash may once have been king but, in a more virus-conscious world, a cashless society could well be a safer option. However, many Kiwis still need to come to grips with the technology involved, Ingrid Cronin-Knight from MYOB (Mind Your Own Business) contends.

“Any strategy to reduce reliance on cash in order to limit the spread of Covid-19 will need to be accompanied by a comprehensive education campaign,” she says. “Surprisingly, many New Zealanders are still in the habit of carrying cash, with a small but significant number relying on it for regular payments.”

During the lockdown, most businesses still open have required people use means other than cash. This has presented problems for some, particularly older people who, while being more vulnerable to infection of Covid-19, are also the demographic most inclined to use cash, Ms Cronin-Knight confirms.

“While experts have been predicting the end of cash for some time, it is a well ingrained habit. Respondents of a survey also told us they prefer to use cash to reduce bank fees and surcharges, and to avoid eftpos minimums.

“Efforts like banks’ move to reduce costs for retailers to use contactless payment systems will likely help make those more widespread, but the cost of transaction fees are also something that is holding New Zealanders back from using their cards more frequently.

Flights of fancy might be on hold for the time being but that hasn’t meant our national airline has been able to rest its wings. Instead, the company has had to lift its game to meet an increased demand for cargo, Rick Nelson from Air New Zealand reveals.

Offering a range of charter services covering every port on the Air New Zealand network (excluding London), Air New Zealand is also providing customised options from North American markets through to Australia.

“We’ve also introduced a ‘Multi Party Charter Agreement’ which has been designed to help small and medium sized exporters and importers ensure they have options available to them to move their goods, he says.

“This is, undoubtedly, an extremely difficult time for our airline with a significant reduction in capacity due to reduced travel demand, but we are pleased to be able to keep New Zealand connected to the world.”

BREAD’ BRED BETTER? Long, dry summers are increasingly problematic as the world’s primary producers attempt to feed a growing population. What’s more (or less!), is that plants bred to provide better yields in dry seasons can also lead to reduced yields in good years.

Fortunately, researchers from The

University of Queensland have made a significant breakthrough, developing a technique to breed wheat which can deliver reasonable yields during wet or dry years.

the browning process, which can add up to 10 per cent higher harvests,” lead researcher, Doctor Jack Christopher, says.

“Field trials indicate that one to two per cent more yield is possible for every day that delays the onset of

To read more about this important research is accessible via qaafi.uq.edu.au.

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BUBBLE Boredom Beaters PUT YOUR CARDS ON THE TABLE While kids card games abound and many households have them as commercial packs – snap, go fish, old maid, cheat, memory, fish, happy families, switch, last card, 21 or rummy, perhaps now is the time learn more advanced card games.

There are many more card games to keep young minds thinking and if you don’t know enough to teach younger family members go online – instructions for most card games abound.

ANIMAL CRACKERS?

Why not take up casino (sometimes spelt cassino) a great game for two players, teach your young ones various forms of patience (some are more exacting than others) or what about learning 500, euchre, pinochle (a trick-taking game for four players).

Then there is cribbage (crib) or even that popular 50’s game, canasta, it’s rummy-style using two decks and is best as a two-player partnership.

If your kiddies are pet mad or animal crazy have them pick out an animal they know little about and then start creating their own animal dictionary – one animal a day.

ARTISTIC TIMES

Encourage them to write down things they already know about their chosen animal then follow up with information they didn’t know by researching online and in household books.

Add new facts to the initial list and paste in pictures cut from old magazines or printed from online. They might even attempt drawing their special animal.

Why not challenge the artistic side of older school children; adults in the house could have a go too. Set up an easel outdoors with either paints or a sketch pad and try recreating a scene from your yard, garden or the street outside.

If you have a view, take that into account too or encourage budding artists to focus on one thing only – a tree, a flower, the garden shed.

Once done with painting/sketching,

set everyone a poetry task – perhaps start with rhymed poetry, then encourage them to try blank verse and free verse.

It’s easy enough to google poetry guidelines and even to explore more forms of poetry, but these three should be challenge enough to begin with and could open eyes to a form of literature not explored nearly enough in this modern age.

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If they keep up the practice they can create their own A to Z of animals and, in this way, they will better learn and remember.

Boredom Beaters E L B B U B LINE N O N E P O , D E S O L C GARDEN

While Hamilton Gardens has embraced the ‘new normal’, providing online activities, the gardens themselves will remain closed even when the Covid-19 Alert Level is downgraded to Level 3.

information centre and Gardens Cafe will be closed until the Government lowers the alert level further; parkland areas are open but visitors are advised to maintain physical distancing.

Facilities including the themed gardens, playground, public toilets,

However, Hamilton Gardens continues to blossom online (see

TOUR THE GLOBE Take this lockdown opportunity to tour the world while stuck at home! Use a globe, atlas or map to pick out fantasy trips – from Disneyland to Denmark’s Legoland.

Talk about why you want to travel there and what you’d do, even if you make it all up. Check out National Geographic’s website for stories and stunning pictures of destinations both far-flung and domestic – the site’s kids’ page is also packed with suggestions. Bring Rome’s colosseum alive with stories of gladiator times, check out the musical fountains of Dubai and explore the ice cream stands, sandpits, pony rides, vintage miniature sailboat rentals, and puppet shows in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris– little ones will love it.

But there so much more in the most unexpected of places – island adventures, mystery castles, wildlife reserves, water wonderlands – mind travel is fun too.

facebook.com/HamiltonGardensNZ) providing fun ways for us to grow our knowledge. In particular, the daily quizword posts are sure to appeal to botany enthusiasts as well as those who prize a good puzzle. While at this site, the stunning photos remind us of the importance to stop and smell the flowers when we can.

TAKE THEI ORIGAM E G N E L L A H C Learning origami – the traditional Japanese art of paper folding – can be fun and challenging. There are scores of designs ranging from birds, flowers and animals through to boxes, toys, stars and more. Some are extremely easy; others take more time and skill. Start with the easy ones such as the lady bug, sail boat, pelican or blossom then move on to more challenging projects such as the four pointed star, sitting dog or lily; there are a multitude of designs to keep little hands busy. Check online origami sites; you’ll find clear concise instructions, images and difficulty ratings. As long as you have paper (virtually any kind), origami is a go for the whole family.

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VIRTUAL DINNER PARTIES –

AVO-GO! Dining out might not be possible for the time being but that doesn’t mean we can’t gather together with friends and family to share an evening meal.

Although virtual dinner experiences were on the menu before the lockdown began, these interactive, fun experiences have become all the more popular of late as people look to connect in any way they can.

“We want New Zealanders to enjoy [making] connections, even while in lockdown,” Jen Scoular from NZ Avocado says. “And, we’re doing that using the amazingly nutritious and versatile avocado as a main ingredient in three courses.”

Working with Kitchen Takeover, experts

FROZEN AVOCADO & CHILLI MARGARITA Cool it down and spice it up with this stimulating cocktail by Kitchen Takeover and master chef Shane Yardley, courtesy of NZ Avocado. For more ways to make the most from avocados, visit www.nzavocado. co.nz/recipes.

in creating digital dinner parties, NZ Avocado has created #Avopartyanyway, designed to celebrate a range of flavours through an avocado-inspired three course meal. Not only do participants cook together – with directions by acclaimed chefs – but they can eat together too.

“Kitchen Takeover is really about connecting people through delicious plates of food,” the organisation’s founder, Stacey Jones, says. “The onset of Covid-19 has meant people are forced apart so what better way to bring them together than round a virtual

dining table with new food experiences.

Dining online might just be the way of the future so why not give it a try?”

To join, or host your own #avopartyanyway, visit nzavocado.co.nz/avopartyanyway.

Participants can also be in to win prizes, share their own recipes and more.

Serves two Preparation time: 10 mins

INGREDIENTS • 1/4 avocado • 4tbsp tequila or mezcal • 2tbsp lime/lemon juice • 2 tbsp agave syrup/maple syrup • 1 1/2 tbsp of triple sec (optional) • Salt and chilli flakes to rim glass • 1/4 cup of ice • 1/4 cups sparkling water/water if not available

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METHOD Mix chilli and salt together and place on small saucer. Rim glass with lime or lemon. Press glass into chilli and salt mixture. Add all ingredients into a blender. Add more water if necessary to achieve a runny consistency. Pour into glass and serve.

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AVOCADO TORTILLAS WITH CHARRED AVOCADO, SWEETCORN & BLACK BEAN SALSA Serves two Preparation time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup flour • 3 tbsp mashed avocado • 1/4 cup hot tap water • Pinch of salt • 1/2 cup of protein of your choice e.g. chicken, beef, halloumi, tofu • 1/4 cup mayonnaise spiked with chipotle, Tabasco or the flavouring of your choice • 1 radish thinly sliced or other crunchy vegetable • 1/4 cups cucumber (pickle this if you’re feeling adventurous) • 1/4 iceberg lettuce or other lettuce of your choice • Coriander leaves for garnish Salsa • 1/2 avocado • 1 sweetcorn • 2 shallots or 1/4 red onion • Handful of coriander • 3 tbsp spoons tin of black beans or beans of your choice • 1 red chilli or pinch of chilli flakes • 1/4 peeled and deseeded cucumber • Lime juice or lemon juice, to taste • Extra virgin olive oil, to taste • 2 lime wedges

METHOD To make the avocado tortilla dough,

combine the flour and the mashed avocado in a large mixing bowl, working in the avocado with your fingers until incorporated. Dissolve salt in the water, pour approximately two thirds over the dry ingredients and immediately work it in with a fork. The dough will be in large clumps rather than a homogeneous mass. If all the dry ingredients haven’t been dampened, add the rest of the water – plus a little more, if necessary.

Heat an ungreased heavy pan over medium to medium-high heat. On a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin, roll each portion into a 9-10cm circle. Put the bread into the hot pan – you should hear a faint sizzle and see an almost immediate bubbling across the surface. Cook for 30-45 seconds, when there are browned splotches underneath flip it over and cook until the other side is browned.

Be careful not to burn. Repeat until all are cooked.

Put the dough onto your work surface and knead until smooth. It should be medium-stiff consistency — definitely not firm, but not quite as soft as most bread dough either.

Brush the protein of your choice with canola oil, season with salt and pepper and fry on a grill pan or on a barbecue until just cooked through.

Warm tortillas in a microwave until they are soft and pliable. Dress some lettuce with your spiked mayonnaise and lay a bed onto the tortilla.

Top with salsa, cucumber, radish, chopped coriander and lime wedge.

To rest the dough, divide into six portions and roll each into a ball. Set them on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and let rest at least 30 minutes – this makes the dough less springy, easier to roll.

To make the salsa, place avocado and sweetcorn in a grill pan or BBQ and char until tender and set aside to cool. Finely dice the shallots and chilli, thinly slice the cucumber and pickle. Chop the coriander. Rinse the tinned black beans. Chop the avocado and remove the sweetcorn from the cob. Mix all ingredients together. Season with salt, lime juice and extra virgin olive oil, set aside ready for use.

Extras Chipotle mayonnaise and pickled cucumber can make this recipe extra special. To learn how to make these, visit kitchentakeover.co.nz/pickledcucumber and kitchentakeover. co.nz/chipotle-mayonnaise.

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Studded with rich crimson-coloured dried cranberries, these Anzac biscuits are simply delicious.

CRANBERRY

ANZAC BISCUITS Although Anzac Day commemorations are officially over, today (Monday, April 27) is a public holiday in honour of that tragic First World War conflict so why not use it to make these traditional Anzac biscuits with a berry twist. Taken from Allyson Gofton’s scrumptious cookbook, The Baker’s Companion, they are just the ticket at this special time and even throughout the year.

Makes 24 biscuits Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15–18 minutes

mixture — it will instantly froth. Pour this mixture immediately into the dry ingredients and mix well.

INGREDIENTS

Place tablespoonfuls of mixture onto the prepared trays, leaving enough room for the biscuits to spread. Using the palm of your hand, flatten the biscuits a little.

• 1 cup flour • 1 cup well-packed soft brown sugar • 1 cup coconut (desiccated or thread) • 1 cup rolled oats • ½ cup slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds • ½ cup dried cranberries • 125 grams butter, diced • 2 tbsp golden syrup • ½ tsp baking soda • 2 tbsp hot water

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan bake). Set two racks either side of the centre of the oven. Grease two baking trays or line with baking paper.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour,

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until risen a little and golden brown. Cool on the tray for 1 minute or so before transferring to a cake rack to cool completely.

Stored in an airtight container, these will keep for 2–3 weeks. sugar, coconut, oats, almonds or pumpkin seeds and cranberries, and make a well in the centre.

In a small saucepan, heat the butter and golden syrup together but do not boil.

Dissolve the baking soda in the water in a small cup and stir into the butter

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Extracted from The Baker’s Companion

by Allyson Gofton, published by Penguin Random House NZ, RRP $55.00.

Text © Allyson Gofton, 2019.

Photography © Lottie Hedley, 2019

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news FIELDAYS 2020 OR 2.0?

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, NZ National Fieldays in Hamilton will not go ahead as planned, but the show will still go on for this iconic rural event.

Fieldays Society CEO, Peter Nation says the economic ramifications would be extensive if Fieldays was cancelled entirely.

ALL GO FOR

GYPSY DAY Gypsy day may literally be a ‘moving experience’ but, even at the best of times, it’s trying too. However, if workers in the dairy sector are unable to move themselves, their families, equipment and herds to new farms to begin fresh milking contracts, a key component of a primary industry would soon grind to a halt.

Nathan McDonald competing in the 2019 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS New Zealand Championship

“[However,] we’ll still be delivering a world class event on the world stage – albeit a digital version,” Mr Nation says.

“The beauty of a virtual experience is that people can enjoy the elements minus the health risks dictated by the current environment.”

Although hopes remain that a ‘real life’ Fieldays might still take place before the end of this year, a virtual version will ensure that the event will take place in some form regardless.

Thankfully, despite added precautions required due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s gypsy day (aka Moving Day) will go ahead, Dr Tim Mackle from DairyNZ confirms.

“Moving Day (June 1) is a key time in the dairy calendar so it’s great that a solution has been secured with the Government which will provide peace of mind for thousands of farmers.

It means we’ll move into the next dairy season in a way that keeps them and the public as safe as possible.”

The decision follows consultation between the Government and organisations including DairyNZ, Fonterra, Federated Farmers and FMG. Moving Day will proceed under any level of alert, Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, says.

This virtual experience promises to offer a new spin on the event whilst retaining all its treasured parts. From Fieldays Future Focus talks to the popular Fieldays Innovation programme, the technology will allow for an immersive experience from the comfort of one’s own home.

“It’s an industry that will play a critical role in New Zealand’s economic recovery after Covid-19, so it was vital that Moving Day went ahead. The Government has been working with sector leaders... to find solutions which work for [all involved] and protect the economy without jeopardising anyone’s health and safety.”

People accessing the content will be able to pick and choose what they wish to view in their own time and at their own pace.

Although added precautions will need to be taken, farmers have had to undertake Moving Day with “strict movement controls” in place before.

“Uncertainty has paved the way for innovation in times where there was no other choice,” Mr Nation says.

“Fieldays is our lifeblood...In many ways this hasn’t changed in light of the current crisis around the world; we’re still here connecting people over a common activity, we’ve just had to adapt as to how we do this.”

“There were already really strong precautions in place around Moving Day as a result of the Mycoplasma bovis programme.

This gives me confidence that farmers will apply very careful behaviour,” Mr O’Connor explains.

Planning to utilise a range of multimedia platforms, Fieldays online edition is expected to run June 13-26. For regular updates, as well as detailed information regarding what viewers can expect, visit www.fieldays.co.nz.

“Activities need to be restricted to just those that are absolutely necessary and any movement around New Zealand must ensure people’s ‘bubbles’ are maintained”.

All involved in Moving Day must consult industry groups for detailed guidance.

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Get off the grass!

Comical anecdotes, cute photographs and other bits and bobs sent in by our readers. Keep sending us your briefs, trivia and photos of country life – email to info@ruralliving.co.nz.

LEST WE FORGET Many locals made the effort to stand kerbside at dawn on Anzac Day in memory of those who fell at Gallipoli in the First World War but, in general, commemorations took a much quieter, less public direction this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, throughout the district there were numerous respectful acknowledgements of the sacrifices made then and in other world conflicts.

These beautiful poppies adorning a Pukekohe letterbox were just one resident’s way of showing her regard for the day and the events which led to such loss of life.

She told us she made the poppies by cutting the floral shapes from the base of 1.5 litre soft drink bottles then spray painting them before attaching them to her letterbox – a simple, but lovely tribute.

LAZY, HAZY DAYS OF LOCKDOWN Whoever said living in lockdown is a dog’s life might be right because canine pets, usually left to their own devices while families are at work and school, are now enjoying their new-found daily company. The owners of good-natured and loving, Cookie, a French bulldog/bull terrier cross, agree she has revelled in sometimes two walks a day, plenty of playtime, extra cuddles and the opportunity to commandeer ‘mum’s’ armchair whenever she can. They say persuading her to budge can be difficult but make a move into the kitchen and she’s off in a flash and begging for a treat!

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Down - 2, Pearl. 3, Nervous. 4, Arch. 5, Devilish. 6, Talon. 7, Anemone. 12, Beetroot.

14, Hatchet. 16, Lemming. 18, Earth. 20, Tiara.

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DEM BONES, DEM BONES, GONNA SIT AROUND! Maintaining connections is important during the lockdown and these two lads certainly have everything from their knee bones all the way up to their heads bones well connected. However, when many people are muttering about extra weight gained from tucking into lockdown treats, these lads look positively skeletal.

Oh well, kids will be skeletons – for fun– yet, undoubtedly, the bony look didn’t last long!

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7953 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Bl-each-ed. 6, A-C-id. 8, (man)Ages.

9, Aired-ale. 10, Steal (anag.). 11, L-adder. 13, Fi-ance. 15, (picni)C-heese. 17, Co’s-set. 19, Cha-M-p. 22, Nice work. 23, No-OK. 24, Rent.

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Down - 2, Light. 3, AB-stain. 4, He-ad. 5, Dereli-ct. 6, Adde-d. 7, Illness. 12, Beetr-oo-t.

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GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT, WAKE UP BRIGHT

The latest MECCA edit aims at ensuring good looks don’t’ slip while we’re out of the public eye. Although a trip to the hairdressers might not be on the cards right now, post salon locks which may be lacking lustre and condition, can still be pampered. Give hair the ultimate ‘at home makeover’ with Drunk Elephant’s Cocomino Glossing Shampoo and Marula Cream Conditioner. Working to gently lift dirt, the shampoo strengthens as it cleans while the conditioner gives hair a glossy, camera- ready finish. This ideal duo (RRP $44 each) is formulated to ensure hair remains sleek and beautiful.

Covid-19 job pressures, lockdown and family responsibilities means it’s imperative to get a good night’s sleep and wake refreshed for the challenges ahead.

While most folk might wish they could get eight hours sleep that’s not always possible, especially when worrying.

However, with a good exercise and nutrition plan, combined with a revitalising skincare routine, it’s possible to wake looking as if you’ve slept the night away.

On the beauty front, kotia’s regenerating night cream and brightening eye cream harness the power of New Zealand deer milk, which when combined with scientifically proven ingredients, enhance and brighten skin tone. Both are available from Life, Unichem and Independent pharmacies, permitted to open during the lockdown.

REGENERATING NIGHT CREAM (RRP $75.00)

BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM (RRP $63.00)

With its combination of Deer Milk, Superox-C and Progeline, kotia’s Regenerating Night Cream will enhance skin radiance and luminosity while reducing the signs of ageing. In particular, Superox-C assists with evening skin tone and luminosity. Apply it after cleansing so the active ingredients can work their wonders on your skin overnight.

With the help of Lanachrys 2B PF, kotia’s Brightening Eye Cream works to rid skin of dark circles by improving microcirculation in the eye area. Microcirculation helps to drain the dark blood pigments out from under eyes before they oxidise (which is what creates the shadowy look).

Keep it on your night stand for ease of reach before your beauty sleep.

LOVELY LASHES With lashes that lift and others that define it’s tricky to know which make for the perfect pair but Ardell has fabulous falsies for any occasion including Wispies (the most popular Ardell style, RRP $14.99) Natural (fit for the blushing bride, RRP $14.99) and Individuals, (RRP $14.99) made up of 10 to 20 hair fibres knotted together to create one streamlined ‘single’ lash fibre, Michael is known to use four or five per peeper. Layering on the outer corners of the lash line only, you can achieve a gorgeous, natural, lifting effect. Available from selected Farmers, Unichem and Life pharmacies.

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUR AREA? Readers know Franklin offers beauty spots like none other plus many places of interest including historic buildings, beaches, monuments and more. This week we’ve featured just some of the picturesque places and landmarks sandwiched between Karaka and Port Waikato and west to Awhitu Peninsula.

Do you know where they are? See how many you know or can guess and be in to win this stunning book, New Zealand Greatscapes, encompassing iconic, enduring images from the David Kerr Greatscapes Collection.

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WIN! REMINGTON CURL & STRAIGHT CONFIDENCE STRAIGHTENERS Whether you’re after a straight-laced style or a bouncy, curly image, Remington’s Curl & Straight Confidence is designed to give you the confidence to develop your ideal look. Thanks to their ceramic plates and micro glide comb, these straighteners provide the control needed for top styling control and ‘frizz-free’ results. What’s more, they can even ‘remember’ your favourite settings. Thanks to the good folk at Remington, we have one (RRP $299.99) up for grabs.

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WIN! FIBRE ONE SAMPLER PACKS There’s more than one way to get the fibre we need and Fibre One has plenty to go around! From Lemon Drizzle Squares and Chocolate Fudge Brownies to Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars and Milk Chocolate Popcorn Bars, Fibre One’s range (RRP $4.79 per box) may be temptingly tasty but at just 90 calories per serving, they’re ideal for those on the go too!

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WIN! AVEENO DERMEXA PRIZE PACK Seeking relief from dry, itchy skin? Well this great prize could be just the answer. We are giving one lucky reader a change to win the new Aveeno Dermexa Moisturising Cream ($22.99) formulated as suitable for eczemaprone skin and clinically proven to restore moisture and soothe dry, itchy skin. Developed by dermatologists it contains a unique triple oat complex and ceramides formula to help relieve irritated skin. Our prize pack also includes the Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion (RRP $16.99) and the Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash (RRP $16.99).

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BATTLING LOCAL BUSINESS DELIVERS BLOOMS Two years ago Frans and Suzette van Dorsser, from Blooming Hill Flowers (then Shipherd Nurseries) were featured in Rural Living magazine; their gerbera and rose growing operation, blooming bright. This week HELEN PERRY spoke to the couple about the Covid-19 lockdown and its effect on their business.

A gift of flowers is usually guaranteed to give cheer and this week the team from Puni-based Blooming Hill Flowers delivered almost 600 bouquets of beautiful blooms to medical staff at Middlemore Hospital. This act of kindness has been a Covid-19 bright spot but the flipside is the lockdown’s blow to business.

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