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NZPF
Issue 03 / March 2021
Floral News & Inspiration
2021 Autumn Issue Featuring
ANZAC Wreaths: Design & Protocol Taking a Closer Look at Zinnias
Principles of Design: Contrast & Repetition
NZPF News
A Breeder's Perspective on Dahlias
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Contents
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President’s Message
6
Dahlias
A Breeder's Perspective
8
Zinnias
Spotlight on these popular flowers
10
ANZAC Wreaths
Wreath Laying Ceremonies
14
Into the Garden
With our patron Kate Jacobsen
18
A Floral Career
Megan Parker, Floristry tutor
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Principles of Design
Contrast
Repetition
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NZPF News 3
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4 NZPF News
Megan with co-judge Richard Go at Melbourne
International Flower and Garden Show
President's Message
Hello everyone, I trust the summer months With that in mind, on pages 10-12 of this issue
brought a number of brides into your store. I did you will find an article put together by myself and
wonder at one stage in February when Auckland two life members of NZPF Coral Macdonald and
moved to Level 3 whilst the rest of the country was Malcolm Angus. We all understand the power
in Level 2 if we were in for further postponements of knowledge, and the article provides you with
of weddings and events, like what was experienced the correct protocol of laying a state wreath on
last year. Thankfully we did not need to worry. Anzac Day, a truly honorable task. Protocols are
difficult to find, so it is lovely to share these with
I am happy to say my summer brides all
our members. Thank you Coral and Malcolm for
experienced a magical day filled with happy
compiling this for our members.
memories and fabulous flowers.
It occurred to me after we sent out our last mail-
As artists we strive for perfection for each client.
out that I should let our members know that last
I love the fact they are all individuals, and their
year, our printer started sending the NZPF News
wants are quite different from the previous
in a clear biodegradable film postal sleeve. We
bride. It has been exciting to see the change in
understand how important it is to be working with
style this season. Mine ranged from sleek crisp
companies that are working hard to use a more
white, through to tumbling autumnal tones and
environmentally friendly product.
shades, draping fabric and rambling branches of
blackberries. At the end of this month, I was due to be back
in Melbourne as Head Judge of the Melbourne
In the flower world we celebrate and work towards a
International Flower Show. I was there last year
number of celebrations on the calendar - weddings,
when the restrictions came in and had to return
Easter, Anzac day and of course Mother’s Day are the
to New Zealand. The 2021 show has now been
next major events to prepare for.
postponed until October this year, so hopefully
Planning for Easter weddings will be well with the roll-out of vaccines the show may still go
underway. You may be starting to think of your ahead. It is such an amazing show to be involved in.
wraps and designs for Mother’s Day, taking photos,
Good luck with your upcoming events over the
sorting prices etc. to load onto your website or
next few months. Do your thing and enjoy the
have ready to send out to your client database.
pleasure you bring to everyone.
Ordering of Anzac bases, pins, laurel or magnolia
leaves and off course those red, white and blue
flowers, will be the next thing on your list to do. Megan
NZPF News 5
Dahlias 6 NZPF News
A Breeder's Perspective Dr Keith Hammett
My entry to the Dahlia world was by way of the exhibition It has always amused me that sacred cows of the show
show bench in the UK when I was a teenager. In that world, such as ramrod straight stems, and spherical
world, while cultivars deemed worthy of exhibition bloom form with perfect centres are often the antithesis
might be considered to be examples of fine symmetrical of florists’ and flower farmers’ requirements. The cultivar
sculpture, the real interest for exhibitors is to see who is ‘Café au Lait’ is a case in point. This cultivar was bred
able to grow blooms to match predetermined standards by Bruidegom in the Netherlands and first introduced
as closely as possible. Aesthetics are seldom discussed. 1968. It has weak stems, raggedy floret arrangement
Competitive flower shows are sporting events where it is and highly variable bloom colour, all serious faults in
competitors’ growing skills that are being measured. the show world. Notwithstanding, I have seen it used
very effectively, both in bridesmaids’ bouquets and low
Great care is needed to transport exhibition blooms to
arrangements and note that people are prepared to pay
show venues, so exhibition cultivars have generally been
silly prices for dubious tubers on Trade Me.
considered unsuitable for the florist trade. Dahlias have
also had the reputation of having only a short vase life. I I have long known that there have been cultivars
recall hearing the observation that “the only real use for developed in Japan as florist flowers and more recently
Dahlia blooms was for them to be cast into the grave at a learn that there are now strains available as seed. Unlike
burial”. the “spheres on sticks” so beloved by exhibitors, these
cultivars seem budlike, often with hard green un-
Inasmuch as for a quarter of a century I bred Dahlias
developed centres, a very serious fault on the show bench.
capable of winning on the show bench, and subsequently
after seeing the wild Dahlia species in Mexico, I have bred Clearly a compact budlike bloom with the promise of
garden types, I cannot claim any real knowledge of how opening out when it reaches the end user, makes such
florists view Dahlias and what parameters are considered cultivars much more amenable to transport and export. I
desirable in a commercial cultivar. guess the hard green centres are akin to the green shoulders
of some tomato cultivars where the green shoulders give
I am conscious that in recent years the fashion
the illusion of the fruit being especially fresh.
pendulum has swung to the extent that there is almost
a Dahlia mania occurring at the moment. With garden Flower farmers of course tend to sell bunches of flowers
Dahlias I have been credited with exciting interest rather than elaborate arrangements and often from the
gate or at farmers’ markets. This enables a more Catholic
by breeding cultivars with dark and different shaped
range of types to be acceptable. This is good news to a flower
foliage. At the same time the flower farmer phenomenon
breeder as it allows new types to be explored free of the
has blossomed in some Western nations led by Erin
constraints of the show world or the garden centre trade.
Benzakein of Floret Flowers in the USA, which has
thrown a spotlight onto Dahlias. Breeding flowers, like floristry, is a branch of the visual arts.
NZPF News 7
8 NZPF News
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT...
Zinnias
Phonetic pronunciation: ZIN-NEE-YA designs either. If they were to be used, you would need
to replace them on the Wednesday. We often did this
Cut flower life span: 5-7 days
with Iris when they were available. They were used in
Zinnias, what magical flowers they are! Colourful corporate flowers and were replaced on the Wednesday.
and bright, pretty and playful, they are the type of
EXTRA INFORMATION
flowers that always make you smile.
It is best to sow Zinnias in early spring. They are frost
tender annuals and grow best when positioned in full sun.
The romantic meaning of a Zinnia is Thoughtful
Purchasing and Care of Zinnias:
Recollections. Zinnias are native to Mexico, and were
named after the German botany professor Johann • The ideal stage is when the flower is open, with the
Gottfried Zinn. History has it that Zinnias were planted centre still looking tight.
in the garden of Montezuma (the last Aztec Emperor). • Ensure the centre of the flower is not showing any
Incredible to think there is information on Zinnias signs of pollination (they are close to past their best at
dating back that far! this stage).
I love using Zinnias. For many years in floristry we were • Recut stems on 45 degree angle, place in tepid water
very limited to the colours we could purchase, but now for ten minutes then pop in fresh cool water. Do not
the varieties and colours are endless. place them in deep water - they prefer shallow water,
They come in different sizes from dwarf through to just like gerberas.
extra-large. This season I have loved using Benary Giant • Remove any foliage that sits below the water line
(pictured), as the head size is impressive along with their
Enjoy these treasures!
lasting quality. I adore the coral, deep red, bright pink,
golden yellow and the salmon.
The dwarf ones can add that pop of colour in a wee
nosegay or tight posy, and the larger ones are perfect in
a handtied posy, either for the shop or a wedding. Just be
aware that, as Zinnias have a hollow stem, if you tie them
too tight they can break, so an internal wire (20-22 gauge)
is a good option.
Zinnias do not like floral foam, so if I use them in an
arrangement, I pop them in their own water vial.
Another little tip to be aware of - don’t pop them in the
fridge, as their petals can burn. They are very delicate,
and are not a flower I would suggest is used in corporate
NZPF News 9
ANZAC
Wreaths
Example with Magnolia leaves going
the same direction around the frame.WREATH L AY IN G C E RE MON IE S
Last October at our AGM, two of our Life Members of
NZPF, Coral Macdonald and Malcom Angus, provided
us with the Protocol for the laying of Wreath at State
Ceremonies. The sharing of knowledge is an important
aspect of training and as NZPF was created as an
industry standard setting body, it is great to have these
protocols written out.
Wreaths Cards
• Use a polystyrene frame base with oasis focal. Oasis • Cards for a Formal Wreath Laying Ceremony need to
needs to be wrapped in cling film and securely tied to be neat and tidy.
frame, or plastic frame base with oasis enclosed in the
• Cards provided by the customer should be attached
base.
neatly and not glued or cellotaped to a piece of
• No cardboard base with oasis on top. Cardboard soaks cardboard.
up moisture, drips water and collapses. Cardboard
• Cards which are written by the Florist should be on a
base is not suitable to be used for a Formal Wreath
plain card. No business name and details on any card
Laying Ceremony.
is acceptable. This is not a business opportunity.
Dimensions • Cards need to be secured well to the tribute.
• Polystyrene frame diameter - approximately 450mm. • Laminated cards are good for protecting against
damage from moisture or rain which can make the
• Width of overall focal area from front of frame
card unreadable.
including flowers and foliage – 110mm.
• Please take into consideration when selecting the
• Good balance must be achieved so that the wreath
materials for use in the tribute e.g. avoiding use of
does not topple forward when placed on stands. This
sticky flowers, highly perfumed flowers, pollen etc.
is very important!
• When you are using plastic frames filled with wet
oasis, the weight is to be kept to a minimum as they
can become very heavy when picked up and have
been dropped on numerous occasions. Often the
veterans who are involved in presenting and laying
these tributes are elderly and frail and can have
problems handling these. These frames can cause
weight and balance issues.
Governor General
• If the Governor General is laying a
tribute at a ceremony, no other wreath or
chaplet etc. can be larger than the one the
Governor General is laying as the Queen’s
representative. This is a very strict protocol.
NZPF News 11Q&A
Q. Is there a reason why only red, white and blue Q. Does it matter how I place my leaves?
flowers are used? A. Yes it does matter how you place your leaves. There is
A. Yes, as it is a symbol of the colour of both New Zealand a traditional pattern to follow with the placement of your
and the Australian Flag. leaves. Once you have the placement correct you can
continue to place the leaves on the wreath frame in the
Q. If I am using 1/3 block of floral foam at the front of same direction, or you can bring both side up to meet in
my polystyrene wreath frame, why can't I wrap it in the middle at the top.
cellophane?
A. Although cellophane holds the water helping the
foam stay moist, you cannot push the flower and foliage
stems through. Cling film is great as it is thinner, helping
the foam stay moist but it also allows you to push the
flower and foliage stems through. I often use a toothpick
or wooden skewer to start the hole.
A close up of leaf placement (Camellia leaves).
A wreath base with Camellia leaves, which is pointed at the top.
The foam has been taped on and wrapped in cling film.
Q. What is the correct leaf to use in an Anzac Tribute?
A. If at all possible Laurel leaves should be used. They
are not always available at the market, so often smaller
Magnolia leaves or larger Camellia leaves are used as a
replacement.
Q. Do I need to put a ribbon in my wreath?
A. No you do not need to put a ribbon in, however
sometimes it is great to use a ribbon if you need to bring Example of leaves meeting at the top, the sides are a mirror image.
The leaves used on this are Laurel leaves.
more colour through, if you are short on red, white or blue.
- Wreath construction photos supplied by Megan Parker.
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NZPF News 13INTO THE
GARDEN
Catching up with what’s happening
in our patron Kate’s garden
WORDS BY Kate Jacobson
14 NZPF NewsHydrangeas
Everything old becomes new again
Who would have thought that so many of our old florist staples - before
hot house flowers banished them - would become so loved by a new
generation of home owners?
Interior decorators, hotels and restaurants are charmed beautiful white one called 'Claire'. These for some reason
by hydrangeas, zinnias, asters and dahlias ,and other old- have been listed in-store as "Princess Lillies", which of
fashioned and scented flowers. Who could pass a bowl course makes it impossible to find out anything about
of perennial phlox and not be stopped in their tracks by them - I find it so unprofessional to not use a botanical
their wonderful perfume? name. Remember, unless you have a large area keep
them in pots, I have found to my cost that they are all
As a gardener I have always grown and used these garden
enthusiastic spreaders, some just take longer. If you have
flowers, and in my days as a florist they were always used
them in your garden, you will also have their fabulous
to supplement commercial flowers. Now, with the return
seed pods to use in arrangements.
to popularity of these blooms and commercial flowers
being so expensive, comes a big opportunity to change
your way of thinking and make money.
Mitre 10 has become one of my ‘go to’ places for good
quality plants and they are stocking a great variety at
the moment (also don’t forget the left-over amaryllis,
some will go straight into pots and send up a good stem).
Their staff seem to have some good basic training and
are helpful with advice (here in Cambridge, anyway).
The first plants to take to take my eye were a group of
Alstroemeria, in particular one called Temple of the Alstroemeria
'Temple of the Sun'
Sun – red with crème touches at the petal edges – and a
NZPF News 15Have a look at the potted dahlias – I found lovely large
pots of cut flower quality and stem length, and if picked
carefully, looking for the tiny flower buds in the axles of
the pairs of leaves, the canny florist will be rewarded with
a good succession of blooms and plants for next year.
Calendula plants were big and strong, and 'Touch of Red'
took my eye, as did Larkspur and Antirrhinum 'Madam
Butterfly'. I also noticed some very big pots of a single
red dahlia with beautiful dark foliage, very pretty for cut
flowers or posy foliage, and they last well. Did you know
that you can take cuttings of dahlias? So you could grow
several pots of these to add to your foliage choices. Geraniums
I know geraniums have a strong scent which some
people find offensive, but if you use them in bowls where
they will not be handled they will be fine, for like many
plants, it’s the handling that brings out the scent and
their colour blends well with carnations and roses.
Chris from Tipton & Hurst, an American florist business,
has been one of the treats from Covid. You will find him
on Facebook and Instagram (and if I can find him, anyone
can!). It’s an absolutely huge shop and they have put on
a daily demo from their first lockdown. Since Christmas,
it's been every second day, and it's so interesting to see the
way they use materials. Some of them we don’t know but
others, including Pittosporum are NZ natives. Cineraria
‘Silver Dust’ is a foliage which we grow as a bedding plant
but they use its pretty grey foliage in bowls and bunches
and it's so easy to grow. Do look at this program, I’m sure
you will enjoy it. (Find them on Facebook & Instagram
Calendula 'Touch of Red'
@tiptonhurst or visit their website at tiptonhurst.com)
It is not too late to plant zinnia seed or seedlings now,
and there are some lovely tall varieties as well as the
oh-so-useful 'Green Envy'. Try Kings or Egmont seed
catalogues for these. Just remember to spray for white
butterfly as the caterpillars love your summer annual!
An old net curtain makes good protection for these.
Cineraria 'Silver Dust'
There is a new range of Echinacea out called Moodz in
lovely moody colours, very pickable or very attractive in
pots and of course perennial. Leucanthemum 'Paladin' is
a newish daisy with soft creamy white flowers. It's a really
Zinnia 'Green Envy'
good doer, and daisies are such good fillers, cut and come
again, and it will flower over a long time.
16 NZPF NewsLeucanthemum 'Paladin'
Rex begonia
Mitre 10 also had a lovely selection of Old/New Again pot
plants. I saw peperomias whose leaves are so lovely for
corsages, Rex begonias (the leaf ones) which are again
I have always had several plants of Statice Salt Lake or popular and even some gloxinias which used to be such a
similar, a good perennial which is really good in dry huge seller. I can’t remember when I last saw one of these!
situations. This statice has lovely long branching stems
I asked the ladies also what they were advising customers
of lavender flowers but its leaves to me are the special
to do in their gardens during this odd season. One said
feature. A good stem, elongated form and a lovely grey/
her big project - possibly expensive but worth it - was to
green colour, and like Hostas are a perfect edging for
dig ‘Saturaid’ through her garden. She had experimented
posy or bouquet and help give the professional finish.
and found it cut down watering garden and pots by at
least 50%. They are also reminding people to water
well and deeply (not sprinkle) and then to mulch.
Dead heading is also really important to keep plants
growing and providing flowers, as once seed is set their
job is done! Phostogen is one of the plant foods they
recommend, and I always use potash (liquid) at this time
to give flowering (or fruiting) plants a good boost for
another round. Lastly, if your roses are looking a little sad
or tired, give them a boost of Epsom salts and you will
quickly see the difference.
Limonium 'Salt Lake'
Don’t forget to have a good browse at the succulents. I
was particularly taken with the long flower bud stems in
a lovely grey/white colour on one called Echeveria ‘Topsy
Turvy’ with interesting twisted leaves. Succulents are
so easy to grow and multiply with lovely shapes. They
are great for bowls over winter with orchids and spring
Gloxinias
blossom branches when flowers are short.
I also found and succumbed to a lovely pot of tiny Lastly, thank you all so much for your kind thoughts
zantedeschias. It had 15 flowers and would have been conveyed to me on the passing of my husband Graeme.
lovely in bouquets, corsages or buttonholes. There are His was a very long and arduous journey and your
so many potted plants like this to buy from places, like thoughts were much appreciated.
Kate
potted colour – use the flowers and you often still have
the plant.
NZPF News 17A Floral Career Megan Parker
NZPF Dip.MF, Master Florist
Many dream of this, some succeed and sadly, some never expresses the same look or feel but that is art, not
have the opportunity. everyone can be your customer. They come to you for you
look, your style, your inspiration.
So in 2018, when I was given the opportunity to create
and work alongside a team from The Open Polytechnic As a florist I see many things. Attention to detail is my
developing an online Level 2, fees-free Floristry course curse, you could say, but that’s what makes us who we
for all New Zealanders, imagine how I jumped at that! are. I have discovered from many students who have
completed our Level 2 National Certificate in Floristry,
My dream is to share knowledge, knowledge of flowers.
they now see more when wandering through a garden,
Not to lock it away, for if we keep it to ourselves it will
driving to work, or walking down the street. There are so
be lost. Knowledge is power and power is strength and
many exciting things to see and smell.
many of us need strength in our lives to survive.
The beauty of all things floral is like a smorgasbord of
Some told us it could not be done, but for those who
colour and form - a simple stem of Japanese anemone
know me, I am pretty determined to prove things can be
dancing delicately in the breeze, the heavenly perfume
done and done extremely well.
in the still night air of jasmine penetrating your senses.
Times are changing and life continues to evolve. We only It’s the little things that these Floristry students have
need to look at the recent worldwide outbreak everyone learned, like being able to appreciate the complex
has endured due to Covid-19, some countries more than structure of a peony as it opens from a tightly budded
others. ball into a silken ball of delicate tissue-like petals,
For many, our online course has been a blessing immaculately layered and creating incredible repetition.
during a time when the world was changing. Homes As florists, we have the ability to create flowers that have
were filled with family members, you could not go an effect on everyone - we can bring pleasure to people’s
out to socialise or work, but you could go online and lives, we bring back childhood memories, and our talents
learn the basics in floristry. There was time to study bring joy and happiness and should not be overlooked.
and research the principles and elements. Amazing Flowers can say everything or nothing - they do whatever
images could be found on incredible sites such as www. is needed for a particular occasion.
floralfundamentals.com, making it the perfect time to
Enjoy your new chosen passion or career, and feel blessed
start studying.
you have this special love for flowers and the ability to
Floristry is an art, it is a form of expression. Not everyone create beauty for others.
18 NZPF NewsFloristry is an art...
it is a form of expression.
NZPF News 19Principles of Design
CONTRAST
In daily life Contrast stimulates our senses and keeps
us interested and alert.
A floral design maybe dull and uninteresting without
Contrast, variation or drama to relieve the monotony.
Contrast can be achieved by the dramatic use of
different colours, textures and forms within the
design. Often a variation of colour is all that is needed
to achieve Contrast and to give the design a vital
compelling quality.
Differing textures hold our interest and strong
Contrast in forms can create tension within a design,
which is very dramatic.
Traditional designs depend on subtle contrasts in
Colour, Texture, Form and sometimes Line.
Use of darker or duller colours behind an Area of
Dominance creates a shadowing effect, which provides
visual depth. Contrast in this area is also a strong
enhancing design tool. In daily life Contrast stimulates
our senses and keeps us interested and alert.
A floral design maybe dull and uninteresting without
Contrast, variation or drama to relieve the monotony.
Contrast can be achieved by the dramatic use of
different colours, textures and forms within the
design. Often a variation of colour is all that is needed
to achieve Contrast and to give the design a vital
compelling quality.
Differing textures hold our interest and strong Contrast
in forms can create tension within a design, which is
very dramatic.
Traditional designs depend on subtle contrasts in
Colour, Texture, Form and sometimes Line.
Use of darker or duller colours behind an Area of
Dominance creates a shadowing effect, which provides
visual depth. Contrast in this area is also a strong
enhancing design tool.
20 NZPF NewsPrinciples of Design REPETITION Repetition is the repeating of Lines, Groups, Forms, Textures and Colours in a design to achieve accent or Rhythm. A minor detail picked up and repeated, emphasises and magnifies its effectiveness. Consider the petals of a camellia or the repetition in a succulent rosette and how the repetition creates its own natural rhythm. Repetition in traditional design is more subtle in its application whilst in contemporary designs or in the current minimalist trends in landscaping or interior design it is much more dramatically evident. Using a Colour or Form in isolation the eye will see only this aspect of the design. Using a series of Colours and Forms to ensure Repetition will keep the eye moving and of course Rhythm occurs. Repetition when skillfully used can be an exciting design tool. NZPF News 21
NZPF Executive & Secretary
PRESIDENT
Megan Parker NZPF Dip.MF
Mobile: 027 589 4453
megan@wildaboutflowers.co.nz
We are a non-profit organisation
who promote and maintain the VICE PRESIDENT
highest standards of Floristry. Rosie Slicker-Young
• We encourage our members to have a commitment Ph. (04) 494 6495
and passion for their profession and work with us rosie.young76@gmail.com
to achieve higher standards in floristry designs and
business practices. APPOINTED BY
• We work with The Open Polytechnic providing Level 2 THE EXECUTIVE
training in the workplace or off-site location. Sheryl Watkin Dip.NZPF
Ph. (04) 233 2140
• We provide assessments and qualifications for Level 3,
info@wellington-florist.co.nz
Level 4, Diploma and Masters.
• We provide weekend and educational workshops.
ASSESSMENT CO-ORDINATOR
• We are affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Institute of
Colleen Ryan Dip.NZPF
Horticulture with our certificates being endorsed by
Ph. (04) 568 7088
RNZIH.
flowersetc@xtra.co.nz
• New Zealand Professional Florists is recognised by
a major flower sending organisation (with Interflora
holding an Executive position providing current DIPLOMA HOLDER
industry knowledge). Celeste Shotter Dip.NZPF
Ph. (04) 296 1455
• We can provide a suitable contact for private tuition
copsefordflowers@xtra.co.nz
(cost to be negotiated direct with tutor).
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22 NZPF NewsPatron, Life & Affiliated Members
PATRON AFFILIATED MEMBERS
Mrs Kate Jacobsen NZPF Dip.MF Interflora Pacific Unit Ltd
P.O.Box 1048
Christchurch 8140
LIFE MEMBERS
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Mr Malcolm Angus NZPF Dip.MF
3 Cleary St
Mrs Pamela Jenkins-Lane NZPF Dip.MF
Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011
Mrs Carol King NZPF Dip.MF
Daphne Studio of Design PTY Ltd
Mrs Colleen Murphy Dip.NZPF
Suite 4, 15 Airdrie Rd
Ms Ann Stewart Dip.NZPF Swanson, Auckland
Mrs Noeline Wareham Dip.NZPF
Oceans Floral Ltd
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Mrs Coral Macdonald NZPF Dip.MF Botany, Auckland 2163
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Paraparaumu Nelson
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The executive wishes to advise that due to Covid-19,
all current members will be given a year's free membership until 31 August 2021.
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