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Hanmer SpringSCanterbury’s alpine spa

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Lisbon in lights

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Short & long-term health benefits

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Nature is a trusty balm to soothe the soul and few places exemplify that better than Hanmer Springs, New Zealand’s premium alpine spa

destination. The inland drive on State Highway

7, through the Weka Pass and Hurunui District, is cinematically mood-lifting. It’s an underrated landscape, where wizard hat-shaped peaks shuffle into view, interspersed with lush pastures, rolling tussocks, rushing rivers and the whimsical scattering of limestone outcrops.

Crossing the Waiau Gorge Bridge, Hanmer’s broad bowl of earth-brown farmland is spectacularly encircled by imperial mountain ranges, streaked in snow and slender fingers of mist. It’s a stirring setting for the alpine spa, which has faithfully served as a sanctuary for the weak, weary and leisure-seeking for centuries (it was first discovered by pounamu-gathering Maori).

Hanmer is still the premier destination to get into hot water, with its thermal pools and spa reaping the rewards of a multi-million dollar makeover. I plump for a nocturnal soak in the sizzling waters, hopscotching between the rockpools, aquatherapy pools and sulphur pools, under a twinkling chandelier of stars as dense clouds of hot steam billow into the night. It’s far less busy after dark, accentuating the nature’s theatrical ambience.

Lushly bracketed in native gardens,

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there are 15 open-air thermal pools to try. After lounging in the soothing watery embrace, one of the ingenious new enhancements is the underfloor heating in the changing sheds, combating the fear of freezing as I get dressed.

Recently, the pools’ people commissioned some expert analysis that revealed the thermal water is 173 years old. First falling as rain, the water seeps into underground reservoirs, where it’s heated by the earth’s core, before making its way back up to the surface.

As I laze in its mineral-rich embrace, I marvel that this water’s journey commenced shortly after the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. Photo: Liz Robson

Hot water warms tHe soulMike Yardley considers the water’s history as he soaks in the hot pools in Hanmer springs.

Waiau Gorge.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa.

The road to Hanmer.

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Now the four alternative flag options have been revealed, it’s quickly become a hot topic of discussion around the country. I’m sure many

of you have discussed it with friends, colleagues and family. It’s great to see this being debated and discussed so enthusiastically. People clearly have a broad range of views, but at least everyone has an opinion.

Ultimately, we are a proud nation. And if we have a new flag that embraces the future, I think we’re more likely to display that flag and show the world who we are. I believe a new flag can reflect a forward-looking, confident New Zealand that is building its own identity in the 21st century. Our flag can be our choice rather than the 19th century adaptation of a British ensign.

A new flag gives us the opportunity to stand apart from the rest of the world with something that is uniquely Kiwi. It would address the frequent confusion between the New Zealand and Australian flags that happens overseas and even here at home.

I understand some people may be reluctant to change, just as they were in Canada when the

The big flag debatemaple leaf was chosen. But Canadians have come to love their new flag and, when they proudly fly it now, very few would recall the turbulent beginning that design had.  

This is a good time for a national discussion and, for the only time in New Zealand’s history, we all have a say in choosing the flag we want to represent us.

The current New Zealand flag has served us well. It has flown to remember the servicemen and women who gave their lives for our country. It has flown at funerals, at national days and at Gallipoli. It has flown when our sportspeople have won gold medals at the Olympic Games.

But New Zealanders as individuals most often choose the symbol of the silver fern to represent them. Ultimately, when we mark the gravestones of our fallen soldiers, it is with the silver fern, not the flag, and I believe our soldiers fought and died for the values and principles of our country, not for the flag. To me, choosing a modern emblem to represent the New Zealanders of today does not disrespect that sacrifice.

Like many sporting teams, the All Blacks’ jersey has a silver fern on it, and when I go to different sports events, the crowds wear that fern proudly. In a sense, the people have already spoken. They have adopted a symbol that unites them as belonging to a young and proudly independent country that has achieved a lot and has more to do.

Our flag should tell that story.

A couple of months ago, my twin-sister Val and I turned 50. It was a cause for celebration and, as many of you will know, for reflection.

I’ve also now had several months in the role as Opposition Leader, tasked with turning around a Labour Party that had reached 25 per cent at the last election. I’ve spent that time in the job reflecting and listening more than I’ve been talking. Over the past few months you may have noticed a difference in Labour. We’re getting our house in order, focusing on the issues that matter. We are engaging with New Zealanders on things that affect their day-to-day lives: core Labour issues. A job you can rely on. A house you can afford. Looking after Kiwi kids. Doing what’s right, not what’s easy.

Just a few weeks ago the question was: is the economy in trouble or not? Now it’s: are we in recession or not?

This seems to have come as a surprise to National. It shouldn’t have. As an MP, I have heard many New Zealanders over the past few months becoming progressively more concerned about the resilience of our economy. John Key and Bill English believed their own spin. They ignored the looming global economic storm clouds because they thought New Zealand could ride them out. They’ve become, I believe, recklessly complacent.

The truth was they wasted the good times created by the Christchurch rebuild and the skyrocketing milk price. They ignored the old adage – fix the roof while the sun is shining. In the good years, they had the opportunity to strengthen our economic resilience by encouraging a range of industries, markets and regions to grow so we wouldn’t rely on just one.

Instead they focused on one industry – dairy – and one market – China. Now that China is set for a big slowdown and the international milk

John Key– Prime Minister

Mike Yardley – Writer/Broadcaster

Winston Peters – New Zealand First Leader

Time to tackle

hard issues

price has fallen through the floor, we are in some trouble.

There are things that can be done, but right now there seems to be no Plan B for our economy. It’s not enough to wave the white flag; we need action, especially for our Heartland towns and regions where the effects of the downturn are often felt first. Bringing forward some infrastructure projects, especially those that will grow jobs and productivity in the regions, is a first step. Becoming an active partner in the economy is what is needed right now, partnering with businesses and local councils to find those industries where investment will make a real difference.

But that kind of action requires facing the truth and, right now, John Key won’t do that. The truth is Key isn’t worried about talking down the economy; he’s worried about talking about the economy at all. That’s the worst approach possible. We need to face up to the facts. Our country is far too reliant on commodity prices. We don’t add enough value to the goods we produce. Instead we send raw logs to China where they manufacture them into all sorts of things and often send them back here to New Zealand.

That’s ridiculous. Labour wants the raw products we milk, mine and harvest to be manufactured into good products here. We also want to help new and innovative projects take the opportunities in the changing economy.

That’s how we create good, well-paying jobs that provide a living for our young people.

None of that is easy and it does require listening, reflecting then taking action. That’s the kind of Government I will lead.

Andrew Little – Labour Party Leader

As much as the USA seems to interminably be in election campaign mode, the opening shots of the 2016 Presidential Primary season have

become quite the thriller. Hillary Clinton’s slow march to her

coronation as the Democrat nominee can only be punctured by Hillary Clinton. Her profound digital mismanagement of officials’ emails, selectively scrubbed from her own private email server, is stalking her like one of Bill’s jilted lovers. But the incredible Clintons wrote the book on how to survive a scandal.

The Republican race resembles a civil war, with a 17-strong circus of candidates, including the stark-raving rabid. Establishment favourite Jeb Bush is like a blimp with a flattie. Does Jeb want this job or is he running out of dynastic duty?

Meanwhile, the political buzz is all about Donald Trump. His press conferences are outrageously compelling. His rage against political correctness and illegal immigration, and his undeniable job creation credentials is

resonating with many voters fed up with the political class and media elites. In the age of reality television and the culture of celebrity, Trump is confounding the Washington establishment. But could Trump really stomach the role reversal of being the apprentice, at the hiring and firing mercy of voters? Either way, campaign season is just warming up.

US campaign season heats up

New Zealand First has a record of achievements on behalf of senior New Zealanders, which includes raising NZ Super to 66 per cent of

the net average wage, removing the surtax and founding the SuperGold Card.

We are concerned about the hit on NZ Super from so many older immigrants to New Zealand.

Often, people are surprised when we say a new immigrant can receive full NZ Super at the age of 65 after being here only 10 years.

Compared with other countries, New Zealand has a high percentage of older immigrants entering on the parent reunion category. Over 80,000 immigrants have arrived in New Zealand since 2000, over the age of 50, and all are eligible for NZ Super at 65. NZ Super is equivalent to $448,000 over average life expectancy.

We think this is unfair to those hardworking Kiwis who have spent their lives working and

Making NZ Super

fairer for all

This simply means New Zealanders will receive NZ

Super based on the time they have

been a resident in New Zealand,

not their age.

living here, and we want that to change. New Zealand First’s New Zealand

Superannuation and Retirement Income (Pro-rate Entitlement) Amendment Bill will turn the way NZ Super is paid on its head and make it fairer for all New Zealanders.

Instead of automatically paying NZ Super to New Zealanders when they turn 65, no matter their ties to this country or contribution, we want NZ Super paid on a pro-rata basis.

This simply means New Zealanders will receive NZ Super based on the time they have been a resident in New Zealand, not their age. This is much fairer to New Zealanders, immigrants and future taxpayers.

The Bill is expected to have its first reading in Parliament on September 26, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to have a much-needed and long-overdue debate on superannuation. While other parties refuse to face challenges, New Zealand First is putting forward a NZ Super proposal that makes common sense.

A singing group for people experiencing memory loss and dementia, older adults, and anyone who would like to sing old favourite songs in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

PHONE: 0800THEMUSE (843687)WEBSITE: www.themuse.org.nz

WHEN: Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm (in school terms only)WHERE: Forfar Courts, 95 Forfar Street, ChristchurchCOST: A suggested donation of $2 - $10 per week

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A new singing group is meeting in Christchurch for older adults, people experiencing memory loss and dementia, and anyone

who would like to sing old favourites in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Th e Keepsake Singers is an initiative of Th e Muse Community Music Trust, with support from Community and Public Health, a division of the Canterbury District Health Board.

Th e Keepsake Singers have developed from the Rockers of Ages choirs, which have been run by Th e Muse since their launch in August 2011. Th ey were initially a recovery project for older people following the Canterbury earthquakes, but are now well-established and ongoing.

Th e Rockers of Ages choirs are open choirs, with a special focus on the needs of older singers. Th e Rockers learn a repertoire of new songs, including contemporary and international song in four-part harmony, and perform regularly together. New members are always welcome.

Th e challenge of learning modern songs and songs in other languages, and developing musical and vocal skills, combined with an opportunity to make friends and have social time has a range of health, social and emotional benefi ts for members.

Th e Keepsake Singers is less demanding in terms of new learning. It is more of a sing-along than a choir, with participants singing songs in unison. It has the same aim of providing the pleasure and benefi ts of singing with other people, and the added bonus of an opportunity to enjoy a social occasion. However, the new group meets the particular needs of its members by focusing on songs that

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• Th e Keepsake Singers meet every Tuesday during school terms, from 2pm to 4pm, at Forfar Courts, 95 Forfar Street, St Albans, Christchurch. As with Th e Rockers of Ages choirs, there is a suggested donation of $2 to $10 per week, and all are welcome. People do not have to attend every week. Find out more at www.themuse.org.nz, phone 0800 THEMUSE (0800 843 687) or email info@themuse.org.nz.

• Th e Muse Community Music Trust is committed to bringing music to everyone. If you would like to join the Rockers of Ages or Keepsake Singers but there are barriers to you getting involved, let Th e Muse know. Extra support may be available.

have been familiar to them in the past.Th e group is led by Steve Langley, an

experienced musician, teacher and counsellor. Steve has been part of the Natural Magic Pirate Band for many years and combines singing, playing saxophone and ukulele, with a gift for leading groups where everyone can join in.

the new group meets the particular needs of its members by focusing on songs that have been familiar to them in the past.

The type of training athletes are doing these days is the same sort of training most benefi cial to older adults. Granted, most people aged over 65

don’t need the stamina or endurance younger counterparts do when playing their sport, but when it comes to power training, the two groups have a lot in common.

Everyone is aware that ageing may bring a decline in muscle mass and strength, but it is now also known that power also declines aft er the age of 60, at a rate of up to three times faster than strength.

Having more power allows an athlete to move faster and more explosively, and it therefore follows that muscles becoming less powerful will compromise movements requiring the body to move at speed against gravity.

Th is applies to many normal daily activities, including:• Brakingquicklywhendriving• Stepping back to regain balance after a

stumble

KeeP aCtIVeto maintain power, strength, balance

and mobility

• Lifting loads from a low level to high orvice versa

• Gettinginandoutofchairs,sofasandcars(especially if the seat is low)

• Climbing stairs and negotiating unevenground and curbs

Th e Super Senior Programme can be done at home in only 20 to 30 minutes. It involves six simple exercises that address the areas of functional fi tness particularly important to older adults, namely power, balance and mobility.

Available for purchase online, the programme comes with an easy-to-use stretchy band with handles, which is kind to arthritic hands, and user guides on how to follow the programme.

For more information on the programme, including a short video, see www.superseniorexercise.co.nz

staying strong and functional past 60 allows people to continue all the activities

and past-times they enjoy.

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Few cities are defined by disaster quite like Lisbon in Portugal. I don’t know if Christchurch will have a similar frame of reference in 360 years’ time, but

Lisbon’s story is graphically underpinned by the 1755 catastrophe, when a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and monster tsunami obliterated much of the city and ended 100,000 lives.

The legacy of the disaster was Lisbon’s rebirth as a visually seductive city. The ruling king wanted Lisbon to rival the elegance of

a city of history, music and glorious pastries

Mike Yardley revels in lisbon’s rebirth.Europe’s big capitals, so colonial wealth was lavished on constructing leafy boulevards, frothy fountains and acres of art nouveau architecture. It’s best exemplified by strolling down the oh-so-Parisian expanse of Avenida de Liberdade, flanked by lofty architectural confections, furnished in wave-patterned tile-mosaic sidewalks and shaded with leafy plane trees.

Lisbon sprawls across seven hills, which you can scale on a trademark yellow funicular

or tram. Alternatively, you can access the nightspot Mecca barrio of Bairro Alto, where traditional fado music wafts from the taverns, via the Santa Justa elevator. This mega-sized outdoor elevator is a riot of wrought iron, a sort of ‘Dr Seuss goes Gothic’ folly, built in 1849 as a novelty by one of Gustave Eiffel’s star pupils.

I suggest heading west to riverside Belem, Portugal’s gateway to the world during its golden age of discovery and colonial conquest. Marvel at Belem Tower, the magnificent medieval fort that served as the port’s watchtower. Nearby, the Monument to the Discoveries is a stirring sculptural salute to Portugal’s famed explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan, and from where they set sail.

Pop across the road to Jeronimos Monastery, miraculously unscathed by the quake, where many explorers would pray for safe voyage. If you’re a devotee of the custard egg tart, you must go to the pastry shop Fabrica dos Pasteis de Belem. They are the sole custodians of the original secret egg tart recipe, created by the monks from Jeronimos Monastery in the 17th century. In 1834, the monastery was closed and the recipe was sold to the sugar refinery. In 1837, the refinery’s owners opened the pastry shop, and it’s the cradle of the custard egg tart craze.

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Belem Tower.

Monument of the Discoveries.

Commerce Square.

Lisbon’s furnicular.

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By Dylan ThomasDramatised and presented by Ray Henwood

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

One of the most magical Christmas

stories ever

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The town of Swansea, Wales, which is where Dylan Thomas’s stories are set, had changed little by the time Ray Henwood was growing up there.

But, while Dylan lived in more salubrious surroundings, Ray was a “Sandfields boy” and played in many of the areas described in the stories.

It is a truly timeless tale, which shows that family celebrations have not changed much, even in countries that celebrate a summer Christmas. Dylan’s work brings back memories that resonate so well with young and old. The show is a wonderful celebration of festive experiences.

Ray has performed on stage, in movies, television and on the radio. He is thrilled to be at Circa Theatre once again to present this pre-Christmas treat.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales is a delightfully lyrical tribute to childhood Christmases.

Affectionate and poetic, it is a sweet

the most magical Christmas story

Following the success of his previous pre-Christmas show, A Christmas Carol, celebrated New Zealand actor Ray Henwood maintains tradition to present

the heartwarming Christmas story by Dylan Thomas, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, this year.

homage to bygone days and those Christmas memories that linger with people for years.•A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan

Thomas runs at the Circa Theatre, Wellington, from November 28 until December 20.

Ray has performed on stage, in movies, television and on the radio. He is thrilled to be at Circa Theatre once again to present this pre-Christmas treat. Ray Henwood.

Photo: Stephen A’Court

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‘For you the war is over’ was a phrase heard by about 450 New Zealand airmen when they were captured in  German-occupied

Europe during World War II, and it marked the beginning of their new lives as prisoners of war (POW).

The prisoners then began adjusting to life ‘behind the wire’, surviving on limited rations, dealing with difficult living conditions and coping with boredom.

Captured! at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch follows the journey of a POW, revealing what it was like to be shot  down, captured, interrogated and imprisoned. It gives the audience an insight into everyday life  in a POW camp, describing escape attempts, forced marches and eventual liberation, focusing on the personal stories of New Zealand’s airmen.

Th e Captured! experience includes discovering what it was like to be a POW in Europe during World War II. People can hear stories about escape, evasion and capture, view genuine escape aids from collections and enjoy special morning or aft ernoon tea ‘rations’, all within the uniquely-themed setting of the Air Force Museum’s mock POW barrack hut.

ENtErtAINMENt/PuZZLEs

CRYPTIC

ACROSS

DOWN

CROSSWORD NO. 5022

ACROSS1. Deride (4)7. Notes (9)8. Harvest (4)9. Pack (4)10. Hike11. Besides (4)14. Intentional (10)16. Overseer (10)19. Always (4)22. Elevator (4)24. Summon (4)25. Journey (4)26. Yield (9)27. Off spring (4)

DOWN1. Code (5)2. Stupid (5)3. Unbalanced (6)4. Gossamer (6)5. Bit (4)6. Publicise (9)12. Sumptuous (9)13. Fringe (4)15. Uncommon (4)17. Empty (6)18. Morose (6)20. Brink (5)21. Quick (5)23. Spin (4)

EASY

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

SUDOKU NO. 2001MEDIUM

1. Maintains its grippings (5). 2. Due to having nothing to shoot at (5). 3. Th e beer is a little watery? No way! (6). 4. Hardens again in the sun, I fi nd out (6). 5. Listen! Th ere’s a female outside! (4). 6. Increases to about eight birds (9). 12. As a worker, I do get upset by the remedies (9). 13. Frightened for a day (4). 15. Whose have turned sour? (4). 17. Th e diplomat, given a portion of chicken, disposed of it (6). 18 Unrestrained desire? No; the other way round (6). 20. A bit detached (5). 21. Pleased there’s very soft grass about (5). 23. On the day, it’s his turn to serve in the canteen (4).

1. Love being in a dance band (4). 7. Was fi rst and looked one over inside (9). 8. Set at lunchtime when the youth came round (4). 9. At half past one, right by the prison (4). 10. About silver being in fashion (4). 11. Th eir story is again included (4). 14. Poet who knew the value of what he wrote? (10). 16. A blooming weed? (4,6). 19. Like but say nothing about the frame (4). 22. What a doctor will be, if one goes to him with it! (4). Left with the GI (4). 25. Th e instrument aft er a second goes off -key (4). 26 Th e feeling that one’s going over big? (9). 27. Support the stoppage (4).

museum creates air Force Pow

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Duration: Two hours

Cost: $19 per person, including morning or aft ernoon tea (minimum eight people).

Bookings are essential: phone the Public Programmes Team at (03) 343 9504 oremail programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz

About the experience:

Captured! at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch follows the journey of a POW, revealing what it was like to be shot down,

captured, interrogated and imprisoned.

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FOrWArD 50SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 20158

‘For you the war is over’ was a phrase heard by about 450 New Zealand airmen when they were captured in  German-occupied

Europe during World War II, and it marked the beginning of their new lives as prisoners of war (POW).

The prisoners then began adjusting to life ‘behind the wire’, surviving on limited rations, dealing with difficult living conditions and coping with boredom.

Captured! at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch follows the journey of a POW, revealing what it was like to be shot  down, captured, interrogated and imprisoned. It gives the audience an insight into everyday life  in a POW camp, describing escape attempts, forced marches and eventual liberation, focusing on the personal stories of New Zealand’s airmen.

Th e Captured! experience includes discovering what it was like to be a POW in Europe during World War II. People can hear stories about escape, evasion and capture, view genuine escape aids from collections and enjoy special morning or aft ernoon tea ‘rations’, all within the uniquely-themed setting of the Air Force Museum’s mock POW barrack hut.

ENtErtAINMENt/PuZZLEs

CRYPTIC

ACROSS

DOWN

CROSSWORD NO. 5022

ACROSS1. Deride (4)7. Notes (9)8. Harvest (4)9. Pack (4)10. Hike11. Besides (4)14. Intentional (10)16. Overseer (10)19. Always (4)22. Elevator (4)24. Summon (4)25. Journey (4)26. Yield (9)27. Off spring (4)

DOWN1. Code (5)2. Stupid (5)3. Unbalanced (6)4. Gossamer (6)5. Bit (4)6. Publicise (9)12. Sumptuous (9)13. Fringe (4)15. Uncommon (4)17. Empty (6)18. Morose (6)20. Brink (5)21. Quick (5)23. Spin (4)

EASY

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

SUDOKU NO. 2001MEDIUM

1. Maintains its grippings (5). 2. Due to having nothing to shoot at (5). 3. Th e beer is a little watery? No way! (6). 4. Hardens again in the sun, I fi nd out (6). 5. Listen! Th ere’s a female outside! (4). 6. Increases to about eight birds (9). 12. As a worker, I do get upset by the remedies (9). 13. Frightened for a day (4). 15. Whose have turned sour? (4). 17. Th e diplomat, given a portion of chicken, disposed of it (6). 18 Unrestrained desire? No; the other way round (6). 20. A bit detached (5). 21. Pleased there’s very soft grass about (5). 23. On the day, it’s his turn to serve in the canteen (4).

1. Love being in a dance band (4). 7. Was fi rst and looked one over inside (9). 8. Set at lunchtime when the youth came round (4). 9. At half past one, right by the prison (4). 10. About silver being in fashion (4). 11. Th eir story is again included (4). 14. Poet who knew the value of what he wrote? (10). 16. A blooming weed? (4,6). 19. Like but say nothing about the frame (4). 22. What a doctor will be, if one goes to him with it! (4). Left with the GI (4). 25. Th e instrument aft er a second goes off -key (4). 26 Th e feeling that one’s going over big? (9). 27. Support the stoppage (4).

museum creates air Force Pow

experience

Duration: Two hours

Cost: $19 per person, including morning or aft ernoon tea (minimum eight people).

Bookings are essential: phone the Public Programmes Team at (03) 343 9504 oremail programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz

About the experience:

Captured! at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch follows the journey of a POW, revealing what it was like to be shot down,

captured, interrogated and imprisoned.

suDoKu

Solutions to puzzles

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A new range of small mobile photo printers has introduced a fun way to share happy snaps on the go, overcoming one of the limitations

of the digital-camera revolution. Now, people can share small prints of photos with family and friends at the click of a button.

The Polaroid Zip printer is a pocket-sized wireless photo printer that connects with phones and tablets over Bluetooth, allowing users to print mini photos (they are also stickers) on demand. It produces small prints, roughly 3cm by 7.5cm, in reasonable full-colour quality, given the 7.5cm by 12cm by 1.5cm size of the printer.

With a price tag in the region of $280, the

Zip is a fun, but relatively expensive toy. It uses ink-free technology, so the only consumable is the special ink-free paper, which costs just under $40 for a pack of 30.

Canon’s Selphy range does not match Polaroid’s Zip for compact size, but offers an interesting range of alternatives with larger print sizes.

The Selphy CP901 is priced at $120 to $140. It can print in credit card or postcard size (and as paper or stickers, depending on the paper used) and prints in 300x300 DPI, offering quality prints that are hard to beat.

The Selphy CP901 prints wirelessly, via cable or directly from a camera card, and has a colour LCD screen and print-optimise

Polaroid’s Zip printer is Sharon Davis’s top pick.

Sharon Davis can’t deny the benefit of sharing printed photos on the go.

function, as well as basic editing options. At 18cm by 13cm by 6cm, it is more than double the size of the Zip, but with more on offer. However, the optional battery, for truly portable printing on the go, is not included in the standard bundle.

If size, portability and ease of use are important factors, then the Zip is a strong

contender. If people want a good-quality print and the option to print various photo sizes, then the Selphy CP901 is highly recommended, but be aware that there are some print-quality issues when printing from a computer. If size and wireless printing are not important criteria, Epson’s PictureMate Charm could also be considered.

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expert advice ensures wishes are written up correctly and estates are put in order, Jim McIlroy says.

It’s one thing making a will, and another remembering to update it. As time passes, if people aren’t organised and reviewing it, they are potentially creating future headaches

and litigation challenges for the executor. Significant life changes, particularly the

impact of a relationship status, can dictate the outcome of a will and might mean that an estate goes to an ex-partner and children miss out.

While it is common knowledge that a remarriage after a divorce automatically revokes an old will, a separation means that the will remains the same. If people enter into a de facto relationship after a separation and don’t update their will or manage assets appropriately, there is a greater potential for messy estate distribution outcomes.

Jim McIlroy, Public Trust’s estates manager, says a will is more than an inventory transfer of assets; it is an essential “road map” of last wishes, which easily guides close friends and family during a very sensitive time. He warns of two common scenarios that cause unnecessary grief and are avoidable with proper independent advice and foresight.

Scenario one:¡ The first includes a separation later in life,

after children have left the nest. It’s an “informal type of arrangement” where the couple drift apart. The couple agree to Mum living in the former family home without ever engaging lawyers to deal with a formal division of assets. Unexpectedly, she dies without updating her will, leaving her new de facto partner having to move out, or buy out, because the executor has been asked to realise the equity in the property on behalf of the beneficiaries – her ex-husband and adult children. “If you are in a relationship, never assume that your estate will automatically go to your partner. If you have been together for less than three years and you die without an updated will, actually your partner may get nothing,” Jim says.

Scenario two:¡ A couple with mature dependents separate

amicably on good terms. They divide up their

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assets happily without ever seeking an official decree of divorce through court. As time passes, the Dad moves into another relationship and decides to purchase a house in a joint name with his new partner. At the beginning of the relationship, they overlook drawing up a property relationship agreement to define all assets they’ve individually brought into the relationship. Three years pass, triggering a situation where all assets become the joint property of the new couple. Unexpectedly, Dad dies without updating his will and all assets automatically pass to his second partner, devastating his children from first marriage. The executor is then instructed to make an application to court under Property (Relationships) Amendment Act 2001 to claw back part of the value of that house. “The lesson here is to remember when you do separate, particularly if you’re in the mature age group and move into a new relationship, you need to think very carefully. You will have a body of assets, so step back and get advice, as there could be children from both relationships on both sides that are affected if you aren’t organised,” Jim says.

Jim believes the most considered approach is to seek independent advice and make sure the proper value of the assets is attained, and have a will that strikes a balance between all beneficiaries to avoid litigation later.

Each year, about five per cent of the wills that go through probate are contested. The bulk of these claims involve wills that leave unequal shares to children or involve second families, with the children of a former marriage claiming against a surviving step-parent.

After seeing family members fight over possessions, Jim stresses the importance of taking the time to get expert advice. It will ensure wishes are written up correctly to put estates all in order. “Get things clarified by taking prudent advice, get your important assets separated by mutual agreement and always remember to update your will – it’s crucial,” Jim adds.

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options aplenty for retirement village living

Fleur McDonald says moving to a retirement village requires research,

advice and understanding.

Security, companionship, support and on-site healthcare are just some of the reasons people might contemplate moving to a retirement village. But, the

implications of buying in a retirement village are varied and often seem quite complex. It’s not the same as buying a residential property. The most important thing to remember is that the decision relies on the type of lifestyle desired. Here are some things to keep in mind when thinking about the move to retirement village living.

The lifestyle When on the lookout for a new home, people should think about the essentials and pick a village that enables them to achieve their goals. Look at different villages to find one that ticks all the boxes.

The future Does the village have hospital or dementia-level care? If needs change, are residents able to move within the village to a different level of care? Who makes the decision that a different level of care is needed? What are the residents’ rights in those circumstances? Will existing residents have priority over a new resident? What happens if there is no available space?

Title There are four common legal structures used in retirement villages – cross leases, leases for life, licences to occupy or unit titles. Potential residents are required to seek legal advice before signing an occupation right agreement and make sure their lawyer explains how the village is structured.

• As with all areas of law, it is important that you seek good advice from a team who understands how this area may impact on you and your legal requirements. At Harmans, we have experience dealing with estate planning strategies. Give Fleur McDonald a call on 03 352 2293 to arrange an appointment to discuss your situation.

The money People need to make sure they understand exactly what the purchase price or “entry payment” is paying for. What ongoing fees are there? Will those fees change? If so, how will they change? On terminating the agreement, what money will be refunded? How is this calculated? What costs will be taken out of any refund and when will it be received?

Safeguards Are there any safeguards? If the retirement village is registered, it will either have a statutory supervisor or an exemption certificate. Find out what a statutory supervisor is, if need be. If the village isn’t registered, it should have an exemption certificate. Ask to see the exemption certificate. Ask why they have an exemption certificate.

The decision to move into a retirement village is not one people should rush; they should take time to consider all the options, making a checklist of the ‘for’ and ‘against’, and involving family and friends in the decision-making process. It is also important to use the appropriate legal and financial advice. financial advice.

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If the idea of a new car sounds appealing, but pricewise off the showroom fl oor is a little out of reach, Honda may have just the answer with the new Jazz. While the fi rst

of the 1.5-litre models starts at $25,500, there is an entry-level model with a 1.3-litre engine and kicks off at an aff ordable $23,700.

Th e Jazz S gets much the same kit as its stablemates, bar for a few specifi cation items I could certainly live without, but, fi tment aside, it is still the versatile, trendy, small hatchback that represents everything Jazz has stood for in the past. And, what’s more, it is a fuel miser, which will appeal to those who make fuel effi ciency an important part of the buying criteria. Honda claims a 5.1-litre per 100km (55mpg) combined cycle rating.

Th e fi gure is even more remarkable when considering that during testing time, the Jazz S was used mostly at city speeds. My son had been taken ill and that necessitated several trips to and from the hospital while he was in care. However, I did get the opportunity to make my usual weekend test run, which registered a 4.4l/100km (65mpg) instantaneous fi gure at

Jazz stands out in crowded market

Honda’s Jazz s is an impressive entry-level model, Ross Kiddie says.

100km/h (engine speed 2000rpm).On the subject of fi gures, Honda also claims

a 73kW power output for the 1.3-litre engine, with 119Nm of torque available at 5000rpm.

Th ese aren’t dynamic fi gures, but my theory is, if you haven’t driven the 1.5-litre model, then you are not going to be bothered. Th e engine feels zingy and lively underfoot, sure it doesn’t have quite the dynamism of its stablemate but it doesn’t miss by much. Th e S will accelerate to 100km/h in around 12sec and easily completes an overtaking manoeuvre in 7.2sec.

Drive is sent though a continuously variable transmission; there’s no manual option on the S, but the automatic would be the choice for the majority of buyers anyway. CVT doesn’t load the engine, and there’s always a feeling that power is available no matter what speed the car is travelling.

Th e cabin is modern and fresh and has the versatile ‘Magic Seat’ arrangements that epitomises Jazz. It has a functional interior and one that looks aft er its occupants. It’s amazingly roomy for a small car and has boot space to envy (363 litres).

Up front, the driving position is commanding. Th ere is ample movement fore and aft , while seat height adjustment caters for those short on stature.

In all forms, the new Jazz comes with satellite navigation. It is screened through a large, centre digital touch display, which also incorporates a raft of other functions. Th e system is quite deep, but once the desired settings are in place, there is little need to take them out of default mode.

Th e new Jazz is technically upmarket in the cabin; it will interface with smart phones, or if you like to listen to the national programme on radio, a touch of the screen will provide the desired entertainment.

Th e Jazz S is a comfortable highway traveller and feels light and manageable to drive. It sits on high-quality Dunlop Sport rubber. While the tyres are small in size at 175/65 x 15in, they off er high grip levels and are quiet on the road.

Th e Jazz in all forms is a tidy package. I’ve driven three of the new series from entry-level to the range-topping Mugen. I’m pretty

impressed with the series in total. While there is a lot of competition in the small-hatch market, the Jazz stands out for its quality of build and fi nesse that is typically Honda-esque.

Th at is the reason why many Jazz buyers are return customers – the Honda way of manufacture is alluring, and the S is also there for those who would like to step into the brand. Th ey won’t be disappointed.

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a good night’s sleep is the dream

scientists are discovering that sleep is as important to our long-term health as the more obvious factors of food intake and exercise, writes Sharon Davis.

It is a well-known fact that insuffi cient sleep negatively aff ects memory and concentration, and increases the likelihood of accidents and mistakes, but scientists

have recently found evidence that insuffi cient sleep is linked to the development of many types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

One of the previously unappreciated functions of sleep is that it plays a role in clearing the brain of accumulated junk. Th e glymphatic pathway clears waste from the

brain by allowing the cerebrospinal fl uid to exchange with interstitial fl uid, similar to the way the body's lymphatic system clears waste from organs. Th e brain’s waste includes amyloid and tau proteins, which negatively aff ect brain processes if they accumulate in the brain.

In all neurodegenerative diseases, accumulated protein waste suff ocates and kills the neuronal network in the brain. Th e brain’s ability to clear the glymphatic pathway works most effi ciently during sleep, which explains the

link between sleep defi ciency and many types of dementia and neurological diseases.

Another recent study has considered the eff ect of sleeping posture on the brain’s ability to clear waste. Researchers at Stony Brook University in the United States used rats to measure the eff ectiveness of the glympathic pathway in various body positions – lying face-up, face-down and on their sides. Results show that the lateral, or side position, is the most eff ective position for clearing waste from the brain.

While the results still need to be verifi ed, with testing using MRI imaging and other methods on humans, it seems that both the amount of sleep and how you sleep can aff ect health.

Sleeping for seven to nine hours a night is the recommendation for adults, but sleep quality is also important. People who toss and turn, or have diffi culty falling asleep are more likely

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to develop cognitive problems and memory loss, while people who suff er from sleep apnea (frequent waking due to interruptions in breathing during sleep) are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

As you might expect, too much shut eye is almost as bad as insuffi cient sleep. Researchers have found that adults who sleep more than nine to ten hours a night are more likely to suff er from a stroke. Getting the right amount of quality sleep, on a regular basis, is what counts for a longer, healthier life.

Research suggests that sleeping on one’s side is the most effective position for clearing waste from the brain.

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Auckland’s most sought-aft er suburbs play host to a charity fundraiser in November. A show-stopping collection of 20 high-end, original

and inspirational gardens will be open for viewing by the public, three of which have been designed by acclaimed landscape architect Robin Shafer.

“Th e three designs I have in the festival are all very diff erent,” Robin says. She has worked in the business for more than 30 years and specialises in incorporating water features, especially swimming pools, which she says adds to a family’s use of the garden and keeps the kids at home.

In what is the antithesis of current Auckland building trends, one of Robin’s designs centres on a historic St Heliers property that is regaining space. Once situated on a large section, the subdividing took its toll, but its present-day owners have clawed back the land as neighbouring properties have become available. Th e garden has opened up once again, with Robin’s classical design, which includes traditional roses. Th e process took more than six years to be completed.

Completely diff erent is a contemporary

making her markDiana Noonan talks to landscape architect robin shafer, who is showcasing three special designs at the auckland Garden DesignFest.

Kohimarama-build, for which smart thinking was required to make the most of a slender garden space. With the use of retaining walls, Robin says a generous-sized pool was incorporated into the design, as well as plenty of space on the sloping section for the family’s children to kick a ball around.

A villa property in Herne Bay completes Robin’s trio of off erings, and one senses satisfaction in her voice as she describes “exciting transformations”, including the creation of family lawn space, all while working beneath two giant pohutukawa trees. At the exhibition, the homeowner will be sharing photos of the garden, before Robin put her design skills to work, to really give the shock factor.

Auckland Garden DesignFest takes place every second year, and as well as off ering the chance to visit these beautiful and intelligently constructed gardens, money the event raises will contribute to a range of children’s charities.

Robin Shafer’s garden designs are on show during the Auckland Garden DesignFest.

Landscape architect Robin Shafer. Photo: Robin Smith

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Travel is about much more than just ticking off the sights on the well-trodden tourist trail. It’s about experiencing new cultures, savouring

local cuisine, hearing new melodies and meeting fascinating people. An incredible world is out there to be explored, and World Journeys has put together a range of escorted tours with that in mind.

Travelling to some of the world’s most exciting, challenging and exotic countries is all the more achievable in a small group of like-minded Kiwi travellers. With a maximum group size of 24, all tours in the new 2016 Journeys brochure are guaranteed to depart, so travellers can book with confi dence.

Some journeys include both land touring and cruising, such as the popular Best of the Med journey, which tours Italy’s picturesque Cinque Terre and Lake Como, followed by a cruise from Venice to iconic ports of the Mediterranean, fi nally arriving in Barcelona with time to explore its fabulous tapas bars.

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A newly popular destination is Japan, where small-group travel can overcome the language diffi culties people might otherwise face. World Journeys embraces the seasons, travelling in spring for the Cherry Blossom Festival, or in autumn for spectacular foliage.

Most of all, people love the conviviality of group travel. Th ere’s company if desired, but also time to explore alone. Every person brings something to the mix; there might be a keen photographer in the group who can give tips, or an epic shopper who masters haggling in the markets.

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