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Commuter train on track for trials                                                                                                                                          Quick
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CHLOE BLOMMERDE                                                                                                                                                          07 849 9666
                                                                                                                                                                    news@waikatotimes.co.nz
The new Hamilton-Auckland com-
muter rail service will be testing
out the tracks in August and                                                                                                                                    CONTACT US
authorities are already looking at
new train projects.                                                                                                                                             ADDRESS: 500 Anglesea St,
    Once trial runs are complete,                                                                                                                               Hamilton
150 passengers will be able to com-
mute between Hamilton, Huntly                                                                                                                                   NEWS: 07 849 9666,
and Auckland from November 2.                                                                                                                                   news@waikatotimes.co.nz
    Waikato regional councillor
and chair of the rail governance                                                                                                                                ADVERTISING:
committee Hugh Vercoe told Stuff                                                                                                                                Print: Lenora Rillstone. lenora.
they are also looking into a rail                                                                                                                               rillstone@stuff.co.nz, 027 505 2944.
service that connects Hamilton                                                                                                                                  Hash Janjua, hash.janjua@stuff.co.nz,
city with Huntly, Ngāruawāhia,                                                                                                                                027 505 2944
Te Awamutu and Morrinsville.
    ‘‘It can be done, all the infra-                                                                                                                            Online: Jodie Snooks,
structure is there. So all you’ve                                                                                                                               j.snooks@stuff.co.nz, 027 602 2764
got to do is get an engine, put a
carriage on behind and away you                                                                                                                                 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING:
go.                                                                                                                                                             0800 835 323 or 849 6080,
    ‘‘There are no big costs, so                                                                                                                                waikatoclassifieds@stuff.co.nz.
we’d really like this to get going,’’
Vercoe said.                            KiwiRail is refurbishing the carriages to be used in the Hamilton-Auckland passenger rail service. The newly designed   FAMILY NOTICES:
    Before the Hamilton-Auckland        carriages will be unveiled and blessed in August.                                                                       Email familynotices@stuff.co.nz or
carriages get on the rails, a bless-                                                                                                                            call 0800 287 322.
ing with iwi, dignitaries and key       land is not the objective that we       diesel train and get on to the          wifi and other operations.
stakeholders will be held at            are trying to achieve.                  Auckland Transport network and             Of that cost, $79.8 million          POSTAL ADDRESS:
KiwiRail’s Hutt workshop in Wel-           ‘‘ We would like to see regular      electrified all the way to              would come from the New Zea-            Hamilton Press, Private Bag 3086,
lington on August 13.                   public transport between Hamil-         Britomart,’’ Vercoe said.               land Transport Agency and $12.57        Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240.
    KiwiRail        has        been     ton and Auckland on a continuous           The      travel    time     from     million from the local authorities.
refurbishing the carriages since        basis.’’                                Rotokauri to Britomart in Auck-            ‘‘Things can change very             MISSED DELIVERY
March 2019. They were delayed by           Two return services will oper-       land will take just over two hours.     quickly when there’s a change in        Log a missed delivery on the
a few months due to Covid-19            ate each weekday at peak travel            Cost estimates of establishing       priority of where Government            website: fixmydelivery.co.nz or call
restrictions.                           times, with one return service on       the service have been put at $91.37     wants to spend their money,’’           0800 339 000.
    Vercoe said the fledgling ser-      Saturday. The route will start          million and includes the re-            Vercoe said.
vice could be electrified in future     from Frankton Station and travel        development work at the                    The project is led by the Wai-       NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
and rerouted to follow the Wai-         via Rotokauri and Huntly Station        Rotokauri, Frankton and Huntly          kato Regional Council, working          This paper adheres to the principles
kato Expressway.                        before terminating at Papakura          stations, work developing a main-       with KiwiRail, Hamilton City            of the New Zealand Media Council.
    ‘‘A diesel train taking 88          Station in South Auckland.              tenance facility at Te Rapa, rolling    Council, Waikato District Council       To find out more or complain visit
minutes from Hamilton to Auck-             ‘‘At Papakura, you get off the       stock refurbishment, ticketing,         and Auckland Transport.                 mediacouncil.org.nz.
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Nexus between blaze and troubled childhood
PHILLIPA YALDEN                                                                                                                                            always inherent risk to firefight-
                                                                                                                                                           ers that attend.
Twelve days after getting out of                                                                                                                               Osborne’s      two    previous
jail, Piripi Osborne set a fire that                                                                                                                       convictions for arson warranted
caused an estimated $4 million                                                                                                                             an uplift of six months. Osborne
worth of damage to a central                                                                                                                               was sentenced to 12 months
Hamilton building.                                                                                                                                         imprisonment in January 2019
    Osborne was sent back to jail                                                                                                                          and it was 12 days after his
for three years and four months                                                                                                                            release the fire was set.
last week after earlier pleading                                                                                                                               She gave a full 25 per cent dis-
guilty to one charge of arson in                                                                                                                           count for an early guilty plea.
Hamilton District Court.                                                                                                                                       In considering Osborne’s
    During sentencing, the court                                                                                                                           background, Judge Kim Saun-
heard that Osborne had set fire                                                                                                                            ders found there is a nexus
to a stack of wooden pallets at the                                                                                                                        between Osborne’s childhood
back of an unoccupied commer-                                                                                                                              and his offending.
cial building in central Hamil-                                                                                                                                Osborne had a ‘‘stable and
ton.                                                                                                                                                       loving’’ environment living with
    The incident happened on                                                                                                                               his grandparents until the age of
December 15 last year, court                                                                                                                               9. After the death of his
documents show, and resulted in                                                                                                                            grandparents, Osborne was
a blaze that burned into the roof                                                                                                                          exposed to a violent and abusive
of the building beside the former                                                                                                                          life where alcohol and drug use
Munns Menswear building on                                                                                                                                 were present as well as gang
Victoria St.                                                                                                                                               associations.
    More than 20 firefighters                                                                                                                                  Judge Saunders said the
attended the fire that took two                                                                                                                            report states Osborne wants to
hours to get under control.                                                                                                                                become a builder and ‘‘that is a
Flames sent plumes of black                                                                                                                                good goal’’.
smoke into the skies on that                                                                                                                                   ‘‘In order for you to be able to
Sunday afternoon.                                                                                                                                          follow through you will need a
    The fire caused significant                                                                                                                            lot of counselling.
damage provisionally estimated                                                                                                                                 ‘‘There is a path forward but
to be about $4m, Judge Kim                                                                                                                                 that means you will need some
Saunders said.                                                                                                                                             intensive release conditions
    Referring to the cultural                                                                                                                              when you are released including
report, defence lawyer Gerard                                                                                                                              a residential rehabilitation pro-
Walsh said Osborne speaks posi-                                                                                                                            gramme.’’
tively about his life up until he                                                                                                                              She gave an end 40 per cent
was 9, when his grandfather                                                                                                                                discount for personal and miti-
died. Then things went downhill.       The fire in central Hamilton on December 15, 2019.                                                                  gating factors before sentencing
    ‘‘It’s hard to imagine a more                                                                                                                          Osborne to three years and four
disastrous path has been left to a     realm of three years was appro-              raised in a cultural report would   at four and a half years. She      months jail, reminding him that
9-year-old than what was left to       priate.                                      warrant      a    discount     in   noted the commercial premises      there is another way to get a
his young man.’’                          Crown prosecutor Bernadette               sentencing.                         were unoccupied, but significant   good bed and meals apart from
    He said an end sentence in the     Vaili accepted that matters                     The judge started sentencing     damage did occur and there is      jail.

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Guilty pleas over family’s escape bid
PHILLIPA YALDEN                                                                                                                                        leader, Billy Te Kahika, was asked
                                                                                                                                                       to leave the youth court hearing.
A family who allegedly escaped an                                                                                                                          Under the Oranga Tamariki
isolation hotel in Hamilton to go                                                                                                                      Act anyone wanting to be present
and view the body of the children’s                                                                                                                    during Youth Court proceedings
father have admitted to the charge                                                                                                                     must have permission from the
in court.                                                                                                                                              judge and be whanau of a person
   A 37-year-old woman and her                                                                                                                         appearing.
children aged 18, 17, 16 and 12                                                                                                                            Te Kahika earlier approved a
absconded from the Distinction                                                                                                                         press release from his political
Hotel on Garnett Ave on the even-                                                                                                                      party saying he would be
ing of Friday, 24 July.                                                                                                                                attending the hearing in the Ham-
   None can be named for legal                                                                                                                         ilton District Court in ‘‘solidarity’’
reasons under jurisdiction of the                                                                                                                      of the family.
Youth Court.                                                                                                                                               Te Kahika told the judge that
   They had flown over from                                                                                                                            he had whanaungatanga con-
Brisbane after the children’s                                                                                                                          nections with the whanau and had
father suffered a stroke and died                                                                                                                      driven down from Auckland to be
on July 20.                                                                                                                                            ‘‘present and observe’’.
   They applied for compassion-                                                                                                                            Judge Cocurullo said that
ate consideration for leave to view                                                                                                                    although Te Kahika had repres-
their fathers body prior to the                                                                                                                        ented himself well and had well
funeral.                                                                                                                                               meaning sentiments, he could not
   At 6.40pm the woman allegedly                                                                                                                       help thinking there was a ‘‘pre-
opened a window at the hotel and                                                                                                                       dominance’’ of political interest in
absconded.                                                                                                                                             the media release issued in an
   Four of the family members,                                                                                                                         election cycle.
including the mother, were swiftly                                                                                                                         ‘‘I am concerned that Mr Te
arrested in Hamilton. The 17-year-                                                                                                                     Kahika has not had any formal
old, a boy, made it to Auckland                                                                                                                        connection with these people
where he spent time with his                                                                                                                           before this court case and the
father’s body.                                                                                                                                         media release is quite a clear illus-
   The 37-year-old mother first                                                                                                                        tration that at the heart of him
appeared at the Hamilton Youth                                                                                                                         being present is in part, a political
Court charged with breaching the      A family of five escaped from Hamilton’s Distinction Hotel on July 24.                       MARK TAYLOR/STUFF   agenda.’’
Coronavirus Health Act notice on                                                                                                                           His request to be present was
the Saturday morning.                 ment and a fine of up to $4000.          sentencing in Auckland in           through youth advocates they        refused.
   Three teenagers were also             In court on Wednesday the             August.                             were not denying the charge. Each       The escapees are not the first to
charged with failing to comply        37-year-old, woman represented in           The 18-year-old also entered a   was remanded to reappear in the     allegedly abscond from the
with an order made under section      court by defence counsel Joe             guilty plea to the one charge       Youth Court at Auckland next        facility.
11 of the Covid-19 public health      Hamblett, pleaded guilty to the          through lawyer Michael Talbot       month.                                  Previously, Martin McVicar
response act 2020 by leaving a        charge.                                  and was remanded for sentencing        All were bailed to a managed     allegedly escaped the same prem-
managed isolation facility.              Judge Noel Cocurullo ordered          in Auckland District Court in       isolation facility.                 ises to visit a liquor store. He was
   The charge carries a maximum       pre-sentence      reports       and      September.                             Earlier       in  proceedings    arrested after allegedly cutting
penalty of six months’ imprison-      remanded the woman on bail for              Two of the youths indicated      Advance NZ political party co-      through fence ties to break out.

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OPINION                                                                                                                                                                SHOP LOCAL

Shopping in your city helps us all
VANESSA WILLIAMS
general manager, Hamilton
Central Business Association

S
        hopping local, buying
        local, eating local,
        spending local,
        experiencing local does
appear to be a theme that is
continuing to gain traction in the
marketplace.
    This is fantastic to see and a
theme that I hope not only
continues, but becomes the new
buying habit.
    As we all know, we are now
dealing in the new phase of life as
we know it.
    There may be more pain to                                                                                                                                      We’re supporting
come, with businesses and                                                                                                                                          our local businesses
employees still facing a period of                                                                                                                                 Stuff is joining with 2degrees
uncertainty, but there has been a                                                                                                                                  Business which is offering five
flipside to this coin.                                                                                                                                             $20,000 advertising packages to
    The businesses that have been                                                                                                                                  support local businesses in
able to rise to challenge that                                                                                                                                     Auckland, Waikato and Bay of
Covid-19 placed on them are those                                                                                                                                  Plenty. Businesses are invited to
capitalising on the emotion and                                                                                                                                    enter and a judging panel will
genuine want of the public to         Vanessa Williams is general manager of the Hamilton Central Business Association.                DOMINICO ZAPATA/STUFF       decide on four of the winning
support local businesses.                                                                                                                                          businesses, the fifth will be decided
    Statistics are showing that       available, they are choosing to            There has been a lot of press        locally, it is a joy. We have a city         by a People’s Choice vote. For a
although there are fewer              use it and use it locally.             this year around the benefits of         to be proud of that offers a blend           chance to win, enter at: 2degrees.
transactions in the city, the            There are some obvious              shopping locally, from the               of businesses, large and small.              nz/shoplocal
transactions that are occurring       logistical benefits to spending        economic dollar and its circular         Retail offerings from thrift to
are of a higher dollar value.         locally. With borders closed and       flow locally, through to                 designer, hospitality options
    This has meant when               Covid-19 still rampant                 supporting the businesses of your        from eat and run to fine dining
comparing to the same time last       throughout many countries,             friends and neighbours.                  and beauty and wellness services,            economy on track and will also
year, there has actually been a       supply and delivery of overseas            However, one area that I do          from advice to transformation.               ensure that our local businesses
higher local spend. Although the      goods is a growing issue. Now is       not believe has got enough                   Your shopping, buying, eating,           continue to be front of mind in a
market is naturally cautious and      the locals’ time to shine, with        airtime is how lucky we are to           spending and experiencing local              more competitive marketplace.
understandably so, for those who      goods and services available on        have the local business we do! It        businesses will contribute                      Supporting local businesses
do have discretionary income          the doorstep of the buying public.     is not a hardship to have to spend       towards keeping our local                    supports us all.

         Waikato,
         how could
         $20,000 help

         your business?                                                                                     Emma Gillard, Emma’s at Oxford,
                                                                                                            North Canterbury - 2019 winner.
                                                                                                                                                         Blair Wigglesworth, Crate Clothing,
                                                                                                                                                         Hamilton and Mount Maunganui
                                                                                                                                                         - 2019 winner.

         2degrees Shop Local is back for another year,
         with five $20,000 advertising packages for local
         businesses. With more Kiwis choosing to keep
         it local, and shop local, let us know how that
         money could help your business.

         Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal                                                                     Saran and Amy Tepavac, Hamills Fishing and
                                                                                                            Hunting Specialists, Taupo - 2019 winners.
                                                                                                                                                         Luke and Rachael, Barefoot Sailing
                                                                                                                                                         Adventures, Bay of Islands - 2019 winners.

                                                                                                                                                         FIGHTING
                                                                                                                                                         FOR      FAIR
                                                                                                                                                         FOR KIWI BUSINESS
         Terms apply
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Backyard banter                                                                                          IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEIGHBOURLY AND ITS PARTNERS

Gardening good sorts sought                                                                                                                         Neighbourly is a 100 per cent
                                                                                                                                                    Kiwi-owned community platform
JO MCCARROLL                                                                                                                                        that helps the neighbourhoods of
EDITOR OF NZ GARDENER                                                                                                                               Aotearoa thrive. By exchanging
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Opinion: As the editor of NZ Gardener, I                                                                                                            services in a safe and trusted way,
get to meet a lot of gardeners.
    And that’s lucky for me because
                                                                                                                                                    it's never been easier to feel part of
gardeners are smarter, happy, healthier and                                                                                                         the neighbourhood. Join today at
less stressed than people who don’t garden,                                                                                                         neighbourly.co.nz
and that has actually been proved,
definitively, by peer-reviewed science. But
gardeners are also astonishingly generous,                                                                                                         Nominate
freely sharing their expertise, time and                                                                                                           Can you help us find New Zealand’s 2020
energy in their communities and often                                                                                                              Gardener of the Year? Ryman Healthcare,
using their horticultural skills to try and                                                                                                        with NZ Gardener, are on the hunt for green-
benefit the people around them.                                                                                                                    fingered good sorts – individuals or groups
    At NZ Gardener we think such                                                                                                                   who have used their gardening skills to help
horticultural superheroes deserve to be                                                                                                            other people. Head to Neighbourly to
celebrated. So for more than a decade we                                                          Aucklander Mark Dennis, left, was named          nominate someone today – www.
have held an annual competition to find                                                           Gardener of the Year in 2018, and Southlander    neighbourly.co.nz/goty
Kiwis who are using gardening to benefit                                                          John MacManus, above, was named Gardener
others. And we are once again on the hunt                                                         of the Year in 2019.
for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the                                                                                                           gardeners out there making a difference ...
Year. So what sort of gardeners are we            up to lift families in Southland out of         that helps others recover from addiction, a      and every year I am proved wrong as the
looking for? Over the years we have               poverty. The volunteers offer help in a         finalist in 2019. Or Sister Loyola Galvin, our   nominations come in. So if you know
celebrated all sorts of incredible New            variety of ways but since many families         winner in 2008, who – after doing a              someone who should be the Ryman
Zealanders.                                       were struggling to put food on the table,       permaculture course, aged 81 – set up a          Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020, let
    Take Mark Dennis, in Helensville, our         John, an experienced gardener, offered to       large organic garden at the Home of              me know. I love reading the nominations,
2018 winner, who set up a fruit and vege          grow veges that are used in the food boxes      Compassion in Wellington, which she ran          and talking to the finalists, and hearing
stand at his front gate to share excess           distributed to 29 families in need.             as a community gardening scheme for city         about the amazing work they are doing –
harvests, for free, with the people in need ...      Or there’s Railene Mabin in                  apartment dwellers who wanted to learn           tirelessly, voluntarily and often over many
and in doing so started a grassroots              Waipukurau, who for nearly 50 years has         how to grow a few veges.                         years – to make New Zealand a better place
movement that saw stands set up over the          opened up her Central Hawke’s Bay                  I wish I could tell you about all the         for us all. If you know a greenfingered Kiwi
whole of New Zealand. Or there’s our 2019         gardens for PYO daffodils to raise money for    finalists and winners we have had over the       who deserves to be celebrated, tell us their
winner John MacManus, from Invercargill,          Plunket, a finalist in 2015. Or Hone Pene, in   years. The standard is so high that every        story ... and we can share it with the rest of
a founding member of a volunteer group set        Te Atatu, who runs a native plant nursery       year I think there can’t be any more great       New Zealand.

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Chilli dish
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your winter
BEEF CHILLI CON CARNE         1 tsp sweet paprika
                              1 tsp beef stock powder
Serves 4                      1 can chopped tomatoes
Ready in 30 min               1⁄2 cup water

Ingredients                   To serve
Rice                          2 tomato, diced
11⁄2 cup jasmine rice         1 bunch coriander, leaves picked
21⁄4 cup boiling water        125g sour cream
                              Pinch of chilli flakes
Chilli                        2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 brown onion, finely diced
2 carrot, grated              Method
1⁄2 bunch silverbeet, stem    Bring a full kettle to the boil.
removed & thinly sliced                                            cooking.                                 spices and stock powder and                To finish: Prep tomato and
1 drizzle of oil              Cook rice: Combine rice, water                                                cook for a further 1 minute, until         coriander.
500g beef mince               and a pinch of salt in a medium      Prep chilli: Prep onion, carrot          fragrant.                                  Serve rice topped with chilli,
1⁄2 tsp salt                  pot and bring to the boil with the   and silverbeet.                          Add silverbeet to chilli along             tomato, coriander and sour
2 tsp smoked paprika          lid on. Once boiling, reduce to                                               with chilli beans, canned                  cream. Add chilli flakes and
1 tsp ground cumin            lowest heat to cook for 12           Cook chilli: Heat oil in a large         tomatoes and water measure.                sweet chilli sauce for adults.
1 tsp onion powder            minutes. Turn off heat and           pot on high heat. Cook onion,            Bring to a gentle simmer and
1 tsp garlic powder           steam, covered, for 5 more           carrot, beef and salt for about 5        simmer for 5-6 minutes, until
1 tsp dried oregano           minutes. Do not lift lid during      minutes, until browned. Add              sauce has thickened.                       myfoodbag.co.nz

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Is it possible to be an ethical landlord?
                                                                                                                                                                              Landlords can be ethical, or
                                                                                                                                                                          unethical, just as less-frequently
ROB                                                                                                                                                                       vilified investors in other asset
STOCK                                                                                                                                                                     classes can be.
MONEY MATTERS                                                                                                                                                                 I’ve just finished looking
                                                                                                                                                                          through the portfolio of one
OPINION: Landlord is a dirty                                                                                                                                              mainstream giant KiwiSaver fund
word to some, and if you really                                                                                                                                           with nearly 150,000 people with
want to get the after-dinner                                                                                                                                              savings in it.
conversation going just ask: ‘‘Is it                                                                                                                                          No doubt few suspect they
unethical to be a landlord?’’                                                                                                                                             could be deemed unethical for
    Some people genuinely believe                                                                                                                                         their choice, but it contained a
it is.                                                                                                                                                                    shareholding in a bank through
    They see landlords as being                                                                                                                                           which Jeffrey Epstein managed his
prime movers in pushing up                                                                                                                                                money, despite its managers
property prices, milking the tax                                                                                                                                          knowing his paedophile
system, aligning themselves with                                                                                                                                          predilections, and another bank
the politics of preserving privilege,                                                                                                                                     fined more than $2 billion for
and failing to maintain their                                                                                                                                             money laundering.
properties to first-world standards.                                                                                                                                          The fund had a shareholding in
    This view sees landlords as                                                                                                                                           Rio Tinto, which is to shut Tiwai
contributors to misery and                                                                                                                                                Point, the world’s cleanest
keeping an underclass down.               Landlording is like many legal industries. It can be done ethically, or unethically.                    BRADEN FASTIER/STUFF    aluminium smelter. It also
    It is demonstrably true that                                                                                                                                          contained investments in six of the
houses let out to rent are on                                                       industry, and they genuinely can’t               In every profession there are        world’s largest carbon emitters.
average damper and colder than            GOLDEN RULES:                             understand why they’re not                   ethical, and less ethical, ways of           It had shares in a company that
homes lived in by their owners,                                                     viewed on a par with other legal,            going about things, once legal           makes a children’s breakfast
                                          * Build your wealth
despite many of them having made                                                    regulated industries.                        minimum standards have been              cereal composed of nearly 40 per
                                          * Do it legally
their owners a fortune in capital                                                       Sure, they operate in a market           met. You can open an organic, free-      cent sugar.
                                          * Ethics is a matter for your own
gains.                                                                              in which the economic incentive is           range, fair-trade cafe, or a fast-food       It even had a few companies
                                          conscience
    It’s also demonstrably true that                                                to secure the best return possible,          joint specialising in the kinds of       that own and rent out property,
home owners express higher levels                                                   minimising costs and maximising              foods and drinks that have left          including residential property.
of life satisfaction than renters do.     landlords are an easy target for          income.                                      New Zealand one of the fattest
    Because of this, it could be          lazy moralists who want cartoon               That’s a crime/balancing act             countries in the world.
argued a country able to get more         villains to blame society’s real          almost every business is guilty of.              For landlords the temptation         CALL TO ACTION
people into owning their own              failings on.                                  It’s amazing landlords don’t             can be to skimp on maintenance,          Got a question for Rob Stock or an
homes will become a better place,             I know many landlords feel            figure more alongside the likes of           and to use equity gains as leverage      issue you want him to tackle?
with happier, healthier people.           unloved, especially by the Labour         fast-food servers, financial                 to buy more properties, rather           Contact him by going online to
    Surely, anyone participating in       and Green parties, and we in the          planners, corporate chief                    than funding upgrades to the             Neighbourly and typing the name
an economic system that doesn’t           media who do love a good ‘‘bad            executives, tow truck drivers,               properties they already own.             of our newspaper into the search
work towards that could be                landlord’’ story, though we also          journalists, real estate agents, car             And some landlords do behave         bar. Click our name and select
accused of playing an unethical           run plenty on bad tenant                  salesmen, sex workers, politicians,          in ways that prevent tenants from        Contact from the menu bar and
game.                                     behaviour.                                and telemarketers in the lists of            feeling like they have a ‘‘home’’ at     ‘‘message our reporter’’ from the
    But this is simplistic, and               But theirs is a regulated, legal      least trusted professions.                   all.                                     drop-down menu.

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Get to know your neighbours Thanks, volunteers
                                                                                                                        Volunteers are the                                 honours the
EO comment                                                                                                              lifeblood of Age
                                                                                                                        Concern. Its reach
                                                                                                                                                                           collective energies
                                                                                                                                                                           and mana of all
                                                                                                                        with over 250                                      volunteers in
Brent Nielsen                                                                                                           volunteers exceeds                                 Aotearoa. They grow
Executive Officer                                                                                                       the paid staff of 12.                              our people, open
Age Concern Hamilton                                                                                                       ‘‘We want to be a                               minds, open hearts
                                                                                                                        premier organisation                               and create joy! The
Has the world got kinder? Care for                                                                                      for people to                                      theme was ‘Te Hua o
others feels palpably different for                                                    We are 30 per cent busier now    volunteer through,’’                               te Mahi Tahi I, The
me since our lockdown earlier this                                                  than one year ago and need both     says Brent Nielsen,                                benefit of working
year.                                                                               new volunteers and people to        executive officer at                               together’, something
   At Age Concern, we hope                                                          visit, all across the Waikato,      Age Concern                                        Age Concern values
getting to know your neighbours                                                     whether that be Hamilton, towns     Hamilton. ‘‘We genuinely              and appreciates.
is something everyone has done.                                                     or rural areas.                     appreciate the rewarding                 A whopping number of boxes of
   Neighbours are an immediate                                                         For something completely         contribution volunteers make to       donuts (pictured) were delivered
resource, so if you are an older                                                    different during August, Shona      the lives of older people.’’          by Age Concern staff to thank
person, please take the initiative                                                  How, NZ Registered Music               National Volunteer Week, June      volunteers who give compassion,
to meet your neighbours. You                                                        Therapist, is providing a free      22 to 26, was a time to               caring, joy and communication to
never know when their help may                                                      opportunity to connect with         acknowledge the outstanding           older people. As the slogan says,
be helpful.                                                                         others and with music.              contributions Age Concern             ‘‘we do-nut know what we would
   Likewise, if you live next to an                                                    Music Therapy is the planned     volunteers make. The week             do without you’’.
older person, be sure to introduce            humans; we still need security and    use of music to assist with the
yourself and keep an eye on what              we still need to be part of a pack.   healing and personal growth of
is happening in your streets.                   It’s so simple to take a minute     people with identified emotional,            How volunteering saved me
   This applies equally to rural              to just acquaint yourself with        intellectual, physical or social
areas and towns or cities.                    neighbours and I implore each         needs.                              Lockdown, which kicked in soon after I arrived in New Zealand, left me
   As our forefathers grew up on              reader to do that to make our            The evidence shows the more      virtually friendless in a new country. I was lonely and sad. The days felt
farms, everyone knew their                    communities safer and better.         that people participate in          dark and the nights, darker. Then, I came across an opportunity to
neighbours. Rural halls hosted                  If you have another hour most       Community Music Therapy, the        become a ‘Phone Friend’ for a lonely older person ‘waiting for their
rural events and sports facilities            weeks, your time as a precious gift   better everyone feels.              sunshine’. My heart knew it was something I had to sign up for. I became
attracted large social crowds.                to add brightness to the life of         We enjoyed joy and laughter on   an Age Concern Hamilton volunteer and have been calling my client, an
   As farming blocks got larger               another would be greatly received     July 17 for our Community Music     octogenarian without friends, every week. We talk about all things under
and farming became more                       as a volunteer visitor for Age        Therapy taster with 21 people       the sun: her family, favourite TV shows and recipes. Her childlike
mechanised, the number of rural               Concern.                              present. Anyone present will tell   enthusiasm when she talks about her favourite topics fills me with joy.
dwellers began to fall, along with              Our free service matches older      you how good this activity was.     I feel so happy to put a smile on her face and look forward to talking
knowing each other’s neighbours.              people with nearby volunteers for        Contact Age Concern for more     to her. My days are so much brighter now. Being an Age Concern
   Nothing has changed for us as              once a week company.                  details, phone 07 838 2266.         volunteer truly ‘saved’ me! (Anonymous)

                                                                                                   Staying Safe
                                                                                              A FREE refresher course for older drivers
                                                                                                        To find out more about the next course
                                                                                                                 Celebrating Age Centre
                                                                                                                Tuesday 18 August 2020
                                                                                                                   09:30 to 2:00 p.m.
                                                                                                             Phone: Age ConcernHamilton
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                                                                                                                     on 07 838 2266
                                                                                                          or email b
                                                                                                                   brent@ageconcern.gen.nz

                Do you live alone?                                            More volunteer
                Would you like more company?                                  visitors wanted too
                                                                              Some people in the community are
                Are health and mobility issues                                lonely and isolated. Do you care about
                stopping you have the best life                               older people?

                in your community?                                            You can make a difference to someone’s life
                                                                              Time is the greatest gift you can give
                We have trained volunteers in your area that could
                                                                              • Are you willing to share, say an hour a
                pop in for a chat and share a cup of tea with you on
                                                                                week most weeks to brighten the life of
                a regular basis, maybe take you for a short walk, or
                maybe read to you if you have sight impairment?                 someone else?
                                                                              Contact Age Concern 07 838 2266
                This service is free – all you have to do is call us
                                                                              for details
                and we’ll match you with one of our lovely visitors.

                                                                           Contact:
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                                                                    Age Concern 07 838 2266
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Celebrating Age                                                                 Connect through education
Centre activities                                                               Connection Central is Age
                                                                                Concern Hamilton’s education
                                                                                programme, held every Friday,
                                                                                9.30am-11.30am at the
                                                                                                                         August 21:
                                                                                                                         What’s changed since lockdown
                                                                                                                         for business? With Jodie Collins.
                                                                                                                         August 28:
                                                                                                                                                              September 25:
                                                                                                                                                              Age Concern AGM and guest
                                                                                                                                                              speaker.
                                                                                                                                                              October 2:
Celebrating Age Centre for older      activities and more. Schedule of          Celebrating Age Centre, 30               End of Life bill referendum – what   Art therapy for healthier and
people’s activities, 30 Victoria      activities available from the centre      Victoria St, Hamilton. A donation        we are voting for. With Heather      happy living
Street, Hamilton. Open:               or emailed on request from Age            for each session is appreciated.         Major.                               October 9:
8.30am–3pm, Monday–Friday.            Concern staff.                            July 31:                                 September 4:                         Christ with café cruise music
  Available for hire after hours.                                               SeniorNet Options.                       Cooking with Shanti.                 October 16:
For bookings and hireage, phone       Weekly Activities                         August 7:                                September 11:                        Arboretum visit
Anne or Marcia on 838 2266.                                                     One-on-one support for cellphone,        Intergenerational meeting.           October 23:
  Onsite offices are:                 Monday                                    laptop, devices.                         September 18:                        Springtime food treats
  Age Concern: Monday–Friday,         Zumba Gold, 9.30am–10.15am.               August 14:                               Relaxation, the science of breath    October 30:
8.30am–3pm. See page XXX for          Grey Power Seminar, 10am–                 Justice of the Peace services.           and sound healing.                   Age Friendly Hamilton update
staff contact details.                11.30am, free.

                                                                               Easy-peasy exercise as we age
  Grey Power: Monday–                 Tuesday
Wednesday, 9.30am–12noon              Sit and Be Fit, 9.30am–10.30am.
Phone 07 834-0668.                    Thursday
  SeniorNet: Onsite for classes       Upright & Active, 10am–11am.
and meetings only. Phone Pat, 07      U3A French Class, 1pm–3pm.
859-1390. New members intro           Friday                                   Physical inactivity as a result of a                                           phone while you walk around the
third Wednesday of month in           Age Concern Education Seminar,           sedentary lifestyle can lead to                                                park, or the block. If you can
Front Lounge, 12noon.                 9.30am–11.30am.                          ‘disuse syndrome’, which may                                                   comfortably talk, but not sing,
  Daytime activities include:         Age Concern Members Lounge,              include conditions and illnesses                                               you’re doing moderate intensity
Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Upright &        11.30am–1pm, Last Friday of              such as premature ageing,                                                      activity. This is where you want to
Active, Sit & Be Fit, Grey Power      month.                                   obesity, cardiovascular                                                        be!
meetings, Age Concern Education          Most activities have a small cost     vulnerability, depression and                                                  2. Do the housework: Housework
seminars, U3A groups, Chinese         component. Please feel free to call      musculoskeletal fragility. Every                                               can be a real bother, but it can
Golden Age Society, lessons &         07 838-2266 for more details.            additional hour a day you spend                                                also do you a world of good. Next
                                                                               sitting is linked to doubling the                                              time you’re dusting, vacuuming or
                                                                               risk of being disabled.                                                        tidying, step up the pace to turn
  Free refresher for older drivers                                                Low intensity exercise such as                                              chores into exercise.
                                                                               gardening and walking are great,          should still be able to talk while   3. Play with the grandchildren:
The next Staying Safe course is at the Celebrating Age Centre,                 but 30 minutes of ‘‘moderate              exercising/playing, but singing is   Running around after little ones in
Tuesday August 18, 2020, from 9.30am to 2pm. For details, phone Age            intensity’’ activity daily is essential   more difficult. For example:         the backyard can be healthy as
Concern Hamilton, 07 838-2266, or or email brent@ageconcern.gen.nz             to combat a sedentary lifestyle.          1. Go for a walk and talk: Grab a    well as fun, if you keep up the
                                                                                  Moderate exercise means you            walking buddy, or talk on the        intensity level (see walk and talk).

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                                                                                                                         Age Concern
                                                                                                                          services,
Driving service                                                                                                            contacts
                                                                                                                       Executive Officer & Education
safe, friendly                                                                                                         Development Co-ordinator:
                                                                                                                       Brent Nielsen, phone 07 838-2266,
                                                                                                                       email brent@ageconcern.gen.nz
Getting out and about and doing the things                                                                             Senior Administrator:
you have always done is an important part                                                                              Marcia Black, phone 07 838-2266,
of keeping independent.                                                                                                email admin@ageconcern.gen.nz
  Freedom Drivers offers a safe,                                                                                       Administrator:
trustworthy, caring service that is about                                                                              Anne Clarke, phone 07 838-2266,
much more than just transport, say local                                                                               email anne@ageconcern.gen.nz
operators Mia and Katie.                                                                                               Elder Abuse Prevention Co-ordinators:
  ‘‘Our personalised service is offered in                                                                             Bruce MacDonald, phone 07 839-6716,
the wider Hamilton area and Cambridge,                                                                                 email bruce@ageconcern.gen.nz
bringing reliable, friendly transport right to                                                                         Jo Lyttle, phone 07 839-6716,
your door,’’ says Mia.                                                                                                 email elderabuse@ageconcern.gen.nz
  ‘‘We offer a friendly service with extra                                                                             Supportive Services:
help at either end of the journey, depending                                                                           TBC, phone 07 282 1096:
on your needs. For medical appointments                                                                                Accredited Visiting Service Regional
we’ll make sure you get to the right place                                                                             Co-ordinators:
and will wait if necessary, or pick you up                                                                             Katie McKeever, phone 07 838-0328,
after the appointment. We can help out with                                                                            email avs@ageconcern.gen.nz
shopping and other errands. We really value
our customers and look forward to getting
to know you. Please give us a call to find
                                                 Welcome to new members                                                Michelle Mackie, phone 07 282-1271,
                                                                                                                       email avshamilton@ageconcern.gen.nz
                                                                                                                       Bridgette Saunders, phone 07 282-1259,
out more about the service.’’                             Welcome to new members of Age Concern Hamilton, May          email avs2@ageconcern.gen.nz
  Service is personalised and Freedom                     2020 – July 2020:                                            Shopping & Volunteer Services Leader &
prices are comparable to (and often less)                   William Harty, Julianne Christian, Linda Howard, Tonia     Events & Membership Co-ordinator:
than a standard taxi, says Kate. Total                    Maguire, Jose Deller, Eve Parsons, Keitha Burton, Anthony    Lucy Willard, phone 07 838-0158,
Mobility cards are accepted and the drivers               Hartmann, Shirley Harrison, Michele Vowles, Frank Fransen,   email Lucy@ageconcern.gen.nz
are ACC Registered.                                       Margaret Liley.                                              Health Education Trainer:
  Freedom Drivers is a pre-booked, pre-                     Thank you to members who added a donation to their         Margrit Neukomm, phone 07 282-1095,
quoted service.                                           membership, May 2020 – July 2020: Margaret Sumner.           email margrit@ageconcern.gen.nz

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The joy of pets – and better health – as we age
For some people, living with pets                                                                                                                 also tend to take better care of
can increase life satisfaction and                                                                                                                themselves, studies have shown.
improve health.                                                                                                                                      Having a pet adds routine to the
    This has led some to argue that                                                                                                               day with the need for regular
it is fiscally responsible to help                                                                                                                feeding, watering, grooming,
people in financial need pay for                                                                                                                  playing and exercise.
their pets on the grounds the                                                                                                                        This can be just the boost an
human-animal bond could reduce                                                                                                                    older person needs to get up and
long-term health costs.                                                                                                                           be ready for the day, as well as a
    Ageing in place – that is,                                                                                                                    reason to stay up and participate
continuing to live in your home                                                                                                                   in other activities.
and community independently and                                                                                                                      Researcher Lisa F. Carver, of
comfortably – is associated with                                                                                                                  Queen’s University in Canada,
decreased depression and a closer                                                                                                                 says helping seniors care and
connection to friends and family.                                                                                                                 provide for their animals is win-
‘‘Family’’ for a lot of people                                                                                                                    win for society.
includes their pets.                                                                                                                                 She says for this reason
    The companionship animals                                                                                                                     governments should consider
provide has been linked to better     ABOVE: Pets provide                                                                                         supporting pet ownership for
health in several ways.               companionship and a sense of                                                                                seniors by providing funding for
    One study of people in Germany    purpose, which are linked to many                                                                           people in financial need.
and Australia found those who         health benefits in old age.                                                                                    ‘‘Given the many quality-of-life
continuously own a pet are            RIGHT: Dog walking is good exercise                                                                         and health-related benefits of pet
healthiest, visiting a doctor less    but may be onerous for some                                                                                 ownership, developing community
often than non-pet owners.            owners.                                                                                                     support programmes dedicated to
    More specifically, researchers                                                                                                                keeping pets and older adults
have found a connection between       are often the main reasons a                                                                                together is expected to result in
pet ownership and reduced             person gets a pet, but they also                                                                            savings to healthcare systems and
cardiovascular disease risk,          provide valuable stimulation and a    being a great way to exercise,         Age Concern Canterbury has     social programmes,’’ she says.
lowered blood pressure and lower      sense of purpose.                     although playing with pets of any    previously noted that pets aid      Pets aren’t right for everyone,
cholesterol.                            This may be felt by pet owners      kind will help keep people active.   recovery from illness and        though. For some, pet ownership
    Other research has suggested      as an easing of stress and anxiety,   For some people, dogs will require   hospitalisation because the      can be stressful, expensive and
people with pets are less lonely,     and an overall lifting of mood.       too much exercise.                   determination of pet owners to   even dangerous. Dogs in
have stronger support networks        Many retirement villages and             The commitment involved in        get home to see their animals    particular are more suited to
and are more likely to be involved    aged-care facilities have a house     looking after an animal can also     generates a stronger drive to    people in active retirement due to
in community activities.              cat, dog or birds for this reason.    motivate people toward better        rehabilitate.                    their need for exercise and
    Companionship and affection         Dog walking has the bonus of        health.                                Elderly people who own pets    socialisation.

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Drink-driving remains an area of concern
OPINION: The decrease in drink-driving incidents has begun to flatten out, which shows there is still more to do. An MP from each side of the House gives their views.

                                              investment by 25 per cent to around                                                                                     driving. A major change we also
                                              $1 billion per year over the next decade.
                                                  This extra funding will support new                                              In the                             implemented was the introduction of
                                                                                                                                                                      alcohol interlocks for repeat offenders
                                              enforcement technologies for the police,
                                              including drug testing equipment,
                                                                                                                                   blue                               which reduced the reoffending rate by
                                                                                                                                                                      about 60 per cent. Although interlocks can
                                              additional safety measures like median
                                              and roadside crash barriers, and a
                                                                                                                                   corner                             be costly to the taxpayer, this could be
                                                                                                                                                                      expanded due to the potential to save lives.
                                              number of intersection upgrades like                                     Stuart Smith                                       What’s concerning is that the number of
                                              roundabouts and raised pedestrian                                        Kaikoura MP, National                          drink-driving incidents has begun to flatten
                                              crossings.                                                                                                              out, which shows that there is still more to

A                                                                                                       E
         lcohol and drugs can seriously           Even before this strategy was                                  ach year drunk drivers are                           do. We simply cannot accept drink-driving
         affect our driving by slowing our    launched, the Government had                                       responsible for multiple avoidable                   as a reality of life in New Zealand.
         reaction times and impairing our     implemented mandatory alcohol interlock                            deaths and injuries, with a social                       It is important that we continue to look
         senses and judgment. I believe       device systems for repeat drunk drivers.                           cost amounting to hundreds of                        for ways to reduce death and serious injury
more can be done to stop people from              More recently, the Government                         millions.                                                     on our roads. However, one of the basic
driving under the influence.                  proposed legislation that will allow police                  Action taken by the previous                               tenets of a civilised society is that any
   Road crashes in New Zealand, on            to test if drivers are under the influence of             Government had a major impact on                              punishment or law change should be
average, kill one person every day and        drugs – anywhere, anytime, just as they do                reducing drink-driving incidents. Starting                    proportionate to meeting its objectives.
injure one person every hour – and            now for alcohol.                                          with the Alcohol Reform Bill, which saw the                       Going to zero alcohol limits for drivers
alcohol is the second biggest contributing        We need to do more to stop impaired                   biggest changes to alcohol laws in 30 years,                  would be going too far by not allowing New
factor.                                       drivers getting behind the wheel.                         we made laws which ensured bars closed                        Zealanders to go about normal daily life.
   We have all seen road safety               Enforcement on our roads is a key part of                 earlier, limited alcohol promotions and                           Fewer drink-driving offences mean safer
advertisements that discourage bad            this, but every one of us must challenge                  required minors to have a parent’s express                    streets, so we want to ensure that everyone is
behaviour or encourage good behaviour.        dangerous driving behaviours in our                       consent to drink.                                             making the right decisions before driving.
   These campaigns are intended to get        friends and whānau.                                         These changes also lowered the adult                           Simple ways we could influence people to
people thinking about the serious risks           Advice from the New Zealand                           legal alcohol limits for drivers and                          make the right decisions could be through
associated with dangerous driving, be it      Transport Agency is simple.                               introduced zero alcohol limits for repeat                     better public awareness campaigns and
speeding or driving under the influence.          Be prepared. If you’re planning on                    offenders and drivers aged under 20.                          education programmes or increasing police
   The challenge is getting people to         drinking, plan not to drive. Don’t go along                  By sending a clear message that                            presence on our roads.
understand that these risks apply to all of   with other people’s bad decisions to drive                consuming alcohol at high levels when                             We could also look at introducing better
us.                                           while impaired. And ask a doctor or                       driving is unacceptable, we witnessed a                       public transport at night-time to ensure
   The Government launched its new road       pharmacist if the drugs you’re taking                     huge shift in behaviour which saw a lower                     Kiwis can get home easily and safely without
safety strategy, Road to Zero, in December    could affect your driving.                                number of young drivers detected drinking                     incurring too much expense.
last year. This strategy is based on the          We all must do our bit to keep our                    and driving.                                                      If we were to implement harsher penalties
idea that no loss of life is acceptable.      roads safe. The Government is playing its                    We saw a drop in the number of people                      for drink-driving offences, it would be
   Road to Zero sets a target to reduce       part by investing significantly in health                 facing drink-driving charges every year                       essential that it went through a rigorous
annual deaths and serious injuries by         promotion and road safety. Now we need                    from 2009 to 2017 reflecting how these                        consultation process to ensure we aren’t
40 per cent by 2030. It also includes a new   to drive responsibly – and make sure our                  changes created a better understanding by                     penalising the everyday Kiwi from enjoying
commitment to boost road safety               friends and whānau do, too.                              New Zealanders of the dangers of drink-                       their lives.

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          urns out, you don’t need a   for volunteers to lend a hand.
          cape or a flashy                 For example, assisting people
          superpower to be a hero.     with cancer get to and from
          Many are simply good at      treatment appointments is an
driving, making a great cup of tea     important task. This is made
or just listening.                     possible by 1,300 volunteer drivers
    Every year the Cancer Society      around the country, who together
needs thousands of volunteers          travel over one million kilometers
with powers just like these so it      every year. Oncology hosts are
can continue to support, inform        trained to work within hospital
and empower those facing cancer.       wards. They offer comfort through
    Helga Wientjes, who oversees       a compassionate ear or cup of tea,
volunteering at the Cancer             as well as connect people with
Society, wants to encourage more       cancer to the network of support
people to consider what they can       available through the Cancer
offer, and gain, through               Society.
volunteering.                              Meanwhile, regular events and
    ‘‘People can sometimes assume      fundraising opportunities offer
they don’t have the right skills or    the chance for short-term or ‘one-
experience to make a difference.       off’ volunteering.
But simple life skills, compassion         Later this month the Cancer         Daffodil Day is Friday, August 28. Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to
and empathy are where it all           Society will be celebrating the 30th    the Cancer Society.
starts.’’                              anniversary of Daffodil Day -- the
    ‘‘There is also so much to         most important day in its               army of volunteers who have
gain,’’ she says. ‘‘Volunteering can   fundraising calendar which relies       helped build it into a symbol of       Keen to volunteer?
have a powerful effect on your         on the support of more than 11,000      hope for all New Zealanders
                                                                                                                      Cancer Society volunteers come from all walks of life. They all share a
own mental and physical health.        volunteers. Monies raised go            impacted by cancer.’’
                                                                                                                      commitment to reducing the impact and incidence of cancer.
For many it opens up new               towards support services,                   Daffodil Day is Friday August
                                                                                                                      You can offer as much or as little time as you like – there are a range of
friendships, offers new                education and awareness                 28. Please support the superhero
                                                                                                                      regular, flexible and one-off opportunities
experiences and creates a real         programmes, and fund vital              volunteers in your neighborhood
                                                                                                                      Cancer Society volunteers are supported with a full orientation. Some roles
sense of pride.’’                      research into the causes and            with a donation to the Cancer
                                                                                                                      also include training workshops and regular update sessions.
    Just as the Cancer Society         treatments of all types of cancers.     Society, donate online at www.
                                                                                                                      Simply register at Bit.ly/volunteerCSNZ or contact your local Cancer
offers a broad range of support            ‘‘Daffodil Day is an iconic event   daffodilday.org.nz or at your local
                                                                                                                      Society.
services, there are many options       made possible by an amazing             ANZ branch.

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new people. Glenview Community                 Craft/Sewing Group: Monday                            Christian Meditation: Meets              Waikato Commerce Club, 197             7pm. Hamilton Aikido club, Waikato
Centre, 12 Tomin Road, Glenview.               1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Waimarie                      every week. www.wccm.org Rosie           Collingwood St. Members are            University gate 4, Mirror room.
Puketaha Indoor Bowling Club:                  Hamilton East Community House,                        021933624, Elizabeth 022 0741223.        encouraged to bring their own          Phoenix Line Dancers: Weekly
All welcome to try indoor bowls at             53 Wellington St. Sewing machine                      St Mary’s Chapel, 47 Clyde St,           records and will hear them being       classes for absolute beginner
Puketaha Hall every Monday night.              available, no tutor. Phone 07 858                     Hamilton East.                           played by a local DJ, followed by      through to advanced dancers.
7.15pm start. For info contact Bruce           3453.                                                 Cancer Society support group:            discussions about the various artist   Beginner classes Mondays 2pm –
829 9677 or Alison 856 4606.                   Hillcrest Bowling Club: Twilight                      For anyone living with cancer and        and genres. Phone Rocky 021 932        3pm and Wednesays 10am – 11am,
Dinsdale Toastmasters: Meet at                 bowls every Wednesday. Make up                        those caring for someone with            075.                                   Wesley Hall, Heaphy Terrace.
the Western Community Centre, 46               a team of family or friends. Contact                  cancer. Meets on the second              Cancer Society Walk and Talk           Contact Phoenix Adamson
Hyde Ave, Hamilton on Tuesday                  Tony 0275255710. Hillcrest Bowling                    Tuesday of the month at the              group: Meets on the first, third and
from 7.15pm-9pm. Ralph 020 4016                                                                                                                                                      0272448462 or email phoenix_
                                               Club, 111 Cambridge Rd.                               Cancer Society office, 511 Grey St at    fourth Tuesday of the month, 10am.
4192.                                                                                                                                                                                adamson09@hotmail.com
                                               Claudelands Bowling Club: Roll                        10.30am. Contact                         Contactkaytaylor@cancersociety.
Hamilton East Croquet Club: 86                 ups Tuesdays, Thursdays,                              kaytaylor@cancersociety.org.nz or        org.nz or phone 07 9035809 for         Indoor Bowls: St Andrews IBC,
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Saturday from 9.30am. Phone 07                 welcome. Coaching and bowls                           Aqua Zumba Dance Fitness:                Altrusa Club of Hamilton: Meets        Andrews. Club night is every
850 1840.                                      available. 1 Kitchener St,                            Aqua Zumba combines elements of          second Tuesday of the month at         Tuesday, 7.10pm. Contact Linda
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Duncan Rd, St Andrews. Club night              0272013965.                                           infused dance moves. Every step          from 5.30pm, for dinner/business       Dance Folkus: Learn traditional
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