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Official publication of Age Concern Horowhenua
Age Concern Manawatu
Age Concern Kapiti
See inside for contact details
Horowhenua / Kapiti / Manawatu
Winter 2017
Serving the needs of older people
World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day June 15th
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Driving Miss Daisy
Horowhenua/Kapiti/Manawatu
Contact Details
Age Concern Kapiti Driving Miss Daisy’s – more than just a
1st Floor, Coastlands Mall, Rimu Rd
Paraparaumu evening at the Opera driving service
Age Concern Horowhenua Inc. A trip to the opera may conjure up images of
538 Queen Street, Phone: (04) 298 8879 stuffiness, exclusivity and big city theatres, attended
Levin 5510 Email: admin@ageconcernkapiti.co.nz regularly by the same ‘opera’ crowd. But times are
Office hours: Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm changing and opera is starting to enjoy a renaissance
Phone: (06) 367 2181 in the big cities and regions alike.
Email: admin@ageconcernhoro.co.nz Executive Committee and Staff of
Driving Miss Daisy was proud to support the
Office hours: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 3.00pm Age Concern Kapiti production of Carmen held during the popular Napier
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(Age Concern Horowhenua) Executive Committee Art Deco festival this February. They promoted the
Roger Booth (Chairman), Beverley Chappell, opera to their client base, and organised a fleet of
Age Concern Horowhenua Margaret Faulkner, Sonya Sloan, Duncan McDonald, vehicles to transport people to and from the event
Sonia Pratt, Jill Stansfield, Jane Yoong. free of charge, as well as providing a light supper. In
Committee 2015 total, eleven Driving Miss Daisy vehicles transported
To contact phone (06) 367 2181 Staff
100 theatre-goers.
Dermot Whelan (General Manager), Tristine Tilly
(Leave a message)
(Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Coordinator), Many people who enjoyed the Driving Miss Daisy
Board Members: Alison Miller (Accredited Visiting Service Co-ordinator hospitality were already clients, however a number
Chairperson: Diane Brown and Health Promotion). had never used the service before as they still Driving Miss Daisy is your
Committee: Graham Smellie Peter Dyer drive. Those who were new to Driving Miss Daisy safe, friendly and reliable companion
Diane Welch Daphne Linnell Age Concern Manawatu commented that they were pleased they had tried driving service.
Linda Neale Tony Straw 51 Waldegrave Street, the service as they don't like to drive at night, they
We can drive and accompany you to:
Keith Neale Palmerston North worried about parking, they could not see at night, or
they often didn’t have a friend to go out with. Using • Transporting you to your appointments
Staff: Driving Miss Daisy on this occasion was a wonderful • Grocery shopping
EANP Coordinator: Dan Geraghty Phone: (06) 355 2832
Work Cellphone: 027 356 0510 way for them to experience the excellent service and • Airport pick-ups
Administration/Manager: Oana Michael enjoy a night out with a group of like minded people.
Email: robyn.baker@ageconcern.org.nz • Companion outings
Activities Coordinator: Robynne Merwood Office hours: Please call Robyn to make an Feedback from this was extremely positive. Many • Keeping your independence
appointment were grateful for the thoughtful Daisy Drivers who • Taking children to outings
dropped them right outside the theatre. Others • Or even transporting your pet!
commented that they would never normally choose
to go to the opera, but it was a wonderful experience. ACC approved provider.
Horowhenua�s oldest operating name
C004345 AC Horowh/Kapiti
Some people who were collected in the same car had Bookings are essential – call today and make
in locksmithing servicing foxton, Levin,
never met before; Driving Miss Daisy was excited to your next outing a pleasure!
otaki, Waikanae and districts. hear that since the evening they had become firm
friends and were meeting for lunch or coffee. And
everyone commented on the high quality service that
Waikanae North
Looking after you, your family Driving Miss Daisy and their drivers provided. Phone: (04) 293 3042
and the small print. (son of Ken)
Kapiti
P 06 368 9239 0274 733 236 If you’d like to organise an outing for a group of
friends, whether it’s during the day or evening, please
Phone: (04) 298 3689
E info@cslaw.co.nz call your local Driving Miss Daisy to discuss.
28 Queen Street, Levin Waikanae North - Dave Peters
Blair Handcock 0274 733 236 aa r oadservice Contractor (04) 293 3042 021 503 945
P: 06 368 8163 E: qualitykeys@xtra.co.nz cslaw.co.nz Kapiti - Philip Murray www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
Levin Shopping Mall, 191 Oxford Street, Levin (04) 298 3689 027 491 8993
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Greetings from Robynne at And thirdly our Staying Safe Driver Refresher
Courses.
independence meaning Enjoy life with Enliven
Age Concern Horowhenua Please see the article in this magazine on our
Hope you’re keeping warm as winter sets in.
‘STAYING SAFE’ driver refresher courses. Enliven creates elder-centred
Age Concern Horowhenua will continue to organise
pets welcome variety communities that recognise
Just a reminder about the ongoing workshops and the individual and support
workshops/seminars/activities that will interest
activities organised for the elderly of Levin and
support people in a way that’s right
surrounding districts
and inspire you. We will advertise “what, when and
where” when arranged.
trusted for them. Come and see!
Firstly, our Get Fit while you Sit Classes. I would like to invite the elderly to make suggestions active caring Feilding
• Coombrae Home and Village
These classes are very well attended and full of for what you would like to see, do or learn. You are
hilarity. Participants leave with a smile. It’s a half
hour once or twice a week spent to increase your
welcome to phone (06) 367 2181 or call in at 538
choice fun Palmerston North
• Brightwater Home and Village
Queen Street, Levin anytime between 9am and 3pm. • Willard Home
fitness and enjoy a lot of social interaction. After
the exercises are over we laugh even more having a Kindest regards
Levin
cuppa and chat about everything and nothing.
If you have a disability and would like to participate, Robynne • Reevedon Home and Village
• Levin Home for War Veterans
our qualified instructor has the appropriate exercises
for you. We aim to strengthen your muscles to Paraparaumu
prevent falls. • Kapiti Day Activity Programme
Please
You will need to complete a pre assessment
evaluation form so we are aware of what exercises Retirement villages I Rest homes I Hospital care
will be safe and be of benefit to you. Dementia care I Respite I Health recovery I Day programmes
Some information for you should you like to register:
Where: Thompson House, Kent Street, Levin
When: Mondays and Thursdays 1.30pm
SUPPORT Visit: www.enlivencentral.org.nz | Phone: 0508 36 54 83
Perfect home found with Enliven “Reevedon Home was my husband’s home, and now
OUR ADVERTISERS
Instructor: Debbie Waldin
Choosing the perfect rest home was easy for it’s mine. It’s the most welcoming and warm place
Horowhenua woman Noleen Seddon, who decided to and caregivers are marvelous,” says Noleen.
Please phone (06) 367 2181 or call in at 538 Queen
make Enliven’s Reevedon Home her own long before
Street, Levin from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday to “I feel at home here. The staff treat me so nicely -
moving in.
register your interest. they’ve all been so kind and so good.”
That’s because Noleen already knew what a vibrant,
Secondly our “Nat and Chat” friendship group. Age Concern Horowhenua gratefully homely and unique home Reevedon is, having spent Enliven, part of the not-for-profit organisation
A group of great people who get together once per acknowledging our Sponsors time volunteering there and visiting family that lived Presbyterian Support Central, provides a range
month. The aim of this group is again, to make at the home. of aged care services in Horowhenua, Kapiti and
possible some social interaction and maybe form Manawatu, including day activity programmes, rest
friendships. I organise a guest speaker to come and “My husband lived at Reevedon Home for almost home and hospital care, and independent retirement
talk about interesting stuff!! We covered a wide three years before he passed away in 2001. I was living.
variety of topics last year and hope to do the same going there every day to see him,” Noleen explains.
this year. We are always open to ideas/suggestions Sites include Coombrae Home and Village in Feilding,
from the public as to what they would like to know She enjoyed the home’s atmosphere so much that Willard Home and Brightwater Home and Village in
about. I would be delighted to receive a call from you she became a volunteer. Palmerston North, Levin Home for War Veterans,
to register your interest. Reevedon Home and Village in Levin, and Kapiti Day
“I’ve stopped now because of my health, but when Programme in Paraparaumu.
Next gathering will be on Friday 26 May 2017. Our
I volunteered I used to help with anything and
Guest speaker will be Daphne who is an Interior
everything. I was really proud of it.” To find out more about Enliven’s homes and villages
Designer.
near you, call 0508 ENLIVEN or visit
It will be an interesting morning, full of ideas, Noleen has lived at Reevedon Home since January www.enlivencentral.org.nz
inspiration and get our creative juices flowing. this year and says she couldn’t be happier.
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The SuperGold Card NZ Super clients and their non-qualified spouse/
partners who receive an income-tested payment
Prepare for your future - helpful, as they are required to encourage the person
to act on their own behalf, and to stay connected to
The SuperGold Card is a free
discounts and concessions
must also meet the Community Services Card income set up an enduring power the community, as much as possible.
test.
card available to all New
Zealanders who are aged
of attorney For their Property Attorney, the person should choose
Most current clients who transfer to NZ Super someone who will be able to handle their money
65 years or over and those Having an enduring power of attorney in place means matters easily and responsibly and keep accurate
from another benefit do not need to reapply for a
under 65 years receiving greater peace of mind for a person, as they choose records. The person will need to talk to the people
Community Services Card. The Seniors Support
New Zealand Superannuation someone they trust to act on their behalf and in their they wish to be their attorney(s) first.
Centre (SSC) identifies eligible clients and will send
or the Veteran's Pension. The card is automatically best interests should they lose capacity to manage
them a combined SuperGold/Community Services
sent to all New Zealand residents who receive NZ their own affairs. It also means a lot less stress for Visit the Ministry of Social Development's website at:
Card.
Superannuation or a Veteran's Pension, or if they their family and friends as they know that the person www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-cando/seniorcitizerns/
are aged 65 years or over and are receiving some has made arrangements. your-rights/enduring-power-of-attorney
Income cut-out points (current)
other form of assistance from the Ministry of Social Below are the income cut-out points for Community
Development. There are two types of enduring
Services Card at 1 April 2017. power of attorney:
SuperGold Card with Community Services Card • Personal Care and Welfare
Family size Gross annual income cut-out point. enduring power of attorney.
included CALL (04) 385 9144
NZ Super clients who qualify for a Community • Property enduring power of
New Zealand Superannuation clients FREEPHONE 0800 432 766
Services Card (CSC) will have the relevant details attorney.
Single, sharing accommodation $26,949.00
printed on the back of their SuperGold Card. A CSC is Single, living alone $28,626.00 Most people set up both types Caring for your Hearing WELLINGTON
income tested and provides clients with subsidised Married, civil union or de facto couple $42.836.00 of enduring power of attorney. Level 2, 15 Courtenay Place
prescription charges and reduced fees for after- 2-person family (1 adult + 1 child) $49,993.00 For independent
hours doctors’ visits and GP visits outside their PHO 3-person family $60,402.00 Under a Personal Care and professional advice
PARAPARAUMU
(Primary Health Organisation). NZ Super clients with Welfare enduring power of 8A Ihakara Street
4-person family $68,682.00 • Hearing assessments
a SuperGold Card with a CSC included will not need a 5-person family $76,790.00 attorney, a person chooses one • Digital hearing aids - all WAIKANAE
separate Community Services Card. 6-person family $85,852.00 person to make decisions about brands (60 day trial) Waikanae Specialist Centre,
Each extra family member for families of 7 or more their personal care and welfare • Tinnitus assessments and Marae Lane
Veteran SuperGold Card $7,986.00 on their behalf if they become treatment
Clients receiving a Veteran's Pension automatically • ACC, Ministry of Health LEVIN
mentally incapable. SeeHear, 174 Oxford Street
and War Veterans
receive a Veteran branded Did you know you can have your photo added to funding
SuperGold Card. The Veteran Under a Property enduring
your Gold Card please talk to the staff at Te Takere • Musician and noise plugs
SuperGold Card is a specially power of attorney, a person can info@courtenayhearing.co.nz
on what you need to take in for them to do this for • Accessories, Batteries
branded version of the appoint one or more attorneys and Servicing www.courtenayhearing.co.nz
you.
SuperGold Card and includes to make decisions about their
a Community Services Card. property affairs. Serving the Kapiti area since 1993
A person can, if they wish, give Here at Courtenay Hearing Centre we focus on providing solutions
For more details please see
their property attorney authority that best meet people’s needs and budget. We source products from
www.supergold.govt.nz or phone 0800 254 565 or
all the major hearing instrument manufacturers - from whom we are
email: information@supergold.govt.nz Pre-Paid to manage their property affairs
while they still have capacity. independent, allowing us to provide unbiased professional advice, and to
Choosing an attorney is one offer the best solution to maximise your hearing potential.
Who can get a Community Services Card?
To be able to receive a Community Services Card, a
Funeral of the most important steps a Courtenay Hearing Centre provides a full range of audiology services
person can take in setting up including tinnitus assessment and treatment, ear protection solutions,
client must meet the qualifications.
Trust an enduring power of attorney. assistive listening devices as well as batteries, hearing aid repairs and
Note: Clients receiving a Residential Care Subsidy accessories.
For their Personal Care and
automatically qualify for and receive a card. Welfare Attorney they will want If you or a family member are having problems hearing, call and make
to select someone who knows an appointment today to see the team at Courtenay Hearing Centre at a
Veteran’s Pension clients and their spouse/partners their personal likes and dislikes location near you, for friendly, professional advice.
automatically qualify for and receive a card. well. Having them live nearby is Visit our website www.courtenayhearing.co.nz for more information.
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Elder Abuse and Neglect could they keep talking while we trace the origin of
the call. It’s really amazing how quickly they will hang
high objects. Store heavy, regularly used objects
down lower. Use smoke alarms and long life light A REASON TO SMILE
On Thursday the 13th of April a public forum was up and not bother you again for the next couple of bulbs so you don't have to change them so often. • New Dentures - individually created
held on various topics including the enduring power months. • Same day denture repairs
of attorney, wills and advanced care planning. 3. Powercords • Relining of existing dentures
Further information regarding the services that Snaking power cords, telephone wires and general • Partial Dentures
Unfortunately it was held on the day before Good are available from the Age Concern Office can be clutter are easy to trip over. Get them out of harm's • Custom-made mouthguards for all sports
Friday and the Met Service was warning people obtained by one simple phone call 367 2181. way with cord clips, quick release power cords or • Professional Denture Cleaning Service
to prepare for the arrival of a cyclone that was multi-boxes. Secure any loose cords or wires to the • Outstanding after sales support - FREE/UNLIMITED
predicated to be worse than the Wahine storm. I am available to speak to any groups or individuals wall. Tidy away general clutter. Use baskets and other ease clinics for the life of your BDL dentures
Still, despite these setbacks around 50 brave souls about my role as the Elder Abuse, Neglect Prevention storage systems
ventured out to the Cossie Club in Levin. After a Coordinator with Age Concern. However please note 4. Puddles
short introduction of the various professionals that I only work Monday to Wednesday but can speak Wet areas are hazardous. Wipe up spills as soon
in attendance and explaining the afternoons at anytime and our Office in Levin is staffed Monday Registered Clinical Dental Technician
as they happen with mops, sponges or cloths. Use
format people were given the opportunity to speak to Friday.
individually to Lawyers, Social Workers, Community
nonslip bath and shower mats. Use floor mats to Ashley C Hughes (PG CDT Otago)
absorb any excess water. Install handrails to assist All NEW work guaranteed
Constable, Funeral Directors and St Johns Ambulance Book your FREE consultation now
staff. Dan Geraghty when getting out of the bath or shower. If renovating,
install nonslip flooring in wet rooms (bathroom, FREE Winz and Insurance Quotes
Elder Abuse Neglect Prevention Coordinator
kitchen and laundry). 10% OFF NEW
It was a form of “speed dating” in that people could
engage with whatever service they felt they needed DENTURES ONLY
to get information from and then move onto the next Taking action to “FIGHT THE 5. Rugs and mats
Unsecured rugs and mats on floors and stairs can
(excludes repairs)
Valid from 1st May - 31st May 2017
one.
5” common home safety cause falls. Secure them with anti-slip tape or spray
The comments from the people who attended as well hazards!
on a nonslip coating. Use carpet grips for mats. DENTURE CLINIC
Repair damaged carpet on stairs. If you're buying a 151 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North
as the professionals was so positive that I am having new rug look for one with a nonslip backing. Wear Phone: 06 355 0022 Email:bdladmin@inspire.net.nz
Moss, rugs, power cords, chairs and puddles - these
discussions with other agencies about arranging shoes or slippers (rather than socks) on wooden
are just 5 of the many things responsible for more
another forum later in the year and hopefully in better floors.
than 280,000 serious falls around New Zealand
weather conditions.
homes last year. Find out how to take action and fight For more safety advice and resources visit
the 5 - here are tips to avoid injuries and make your www.homesafety.co.nz
Since the beginning of the year I have been kept very
home safer!
busy with a steady stream of new referrals coming
into the office for further investigation. The important
message is that if you know of someone who is
1. Moss
Moss on outside
An article written by a
allegedly been abused either emotionally, physically
or financially or through neglect please get in touch
steps, paths participant who attends our
and decks can
with us at Age Concern. be very slippery. Get fit while you Sit class
Water blast, As a participant of the Nat and Chat Friendship
Scams are on the rise again and recently they have scrub or spray mornings I can readily recommend them. Robyn who
involved unsolicited phone calls about your home these areas with organises them always has someone come who can
computer is running very slow. If you haven’t initiated moss removal products. Cut trees and shrubs back talk to us on subjects that are of interest to those
the contact with a reputable computer company, to prevent shade - conditions which moss-thrive in. of us who attend. I have picked up some helpful
then the simple message to the unsolicited caller is Highlight step edges with painted strips. Light any information from all the ones I have attended. There
“What!! Are you giving me a computer-thank you very dim outside areas. Build new decks with grooved is always time for discussion and a cuppa is offered
much because I don’t have one.” timber. When painting decks use nonslip paint or a at the start or end of the morning when there is
grit additive. usually more discussion and chin wag. Thanks to Age
Another favourite strategy of mine is when I get
2. Chairs Concern and Robyn for organising these friendly and
rung up for telemarketing or some other type of
Chairs aren't ladders and are very unstable if you informative mornings.
harassment call, I often say that I am on the witness
protection programme or a secret service agent and stand on them. Use a ladder or step ladder to reach Regards Dianne
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The Expo provided us a fine opportunity to raise
NEWS FROM AGE awareness of Age Concern Kapiti and our services. Did you know...
All the other stall-holders I talked to were pleased
CONCERN KAPITI with the interaction and exposure they gained from
• 11% of people are left handed
• August has the highest percentage of births
By Dermot Whelan, Manager Age Concern Kapiti the day too.
• Unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it
• An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain
A big thank you to the KOPC and KCDC for staging a
successful Expo. • 8% of people have an extra rib
• The Hawaiian alphabet has 13 letters
• Reindeer like bananas
Staff Changes • Goldfish can see both infrared and ultraviolet
Unfortunately, our excellent Accredited Visiting light
Service (AVS) Co-ordinator Sandie Lagarde has • Camel's milk doesn't curdle
had to resign because of ill health. Sandie has for
Age Concern Kapiti stall at the “Age on the Go” Expo some time been suffering from
Go to www.facebook.com/ in Waikanae. persistent lower back pain, and
ageconcernkapiti many treatments have been FULL BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
by the KOPC and Kapiti Coast District Council staff. tried by Doctors, Physios and TILL 3.30PM EVERY DAY - BYO
to follow us on Facebook. Organiser-in-chief, the indefatigable Sonya Sloan Specialists over the past couple Riverstone
(who is also an Executive Committee Member of of years to identify the problem • We use Organic Milk only
It is full of interesting articles, information and video
clips about matters concerning the elderly. If you see Age Concern Kapiti) and several other dedicated and eliminate her pain. She Café • Fairtrade Organic Coffee
any stories you think might be useful for our facebook KOPC members were on duty at 6.45am Saturday took a 3 month ‘sabbatical’ Otaki, NZ • Dine in or Take away
page, please contact the office on (04) 298 8879. in preparation for the doors opening to the public at from the AVS job late last year
• Free Parking front and rear of cafe
9.30am. Tremendous and admirable commitment to in a determined effort to strictly
adhere to the pain management 170 State Highway 1 • Free Wi-Fi
ensure everything ran smoothly on the day, which it
Age on the Go Expo did. course she was on at that time. (Next to Kathmandu) • Wheelchair Access
The Waikanae Memorial Hall was again the venue for That treatment did not work
the Kapiti Older Persons’ Council (KOPC) ‘Age on the Mayor Gurunathan and KOPC Chairman John Hayes so she is now on a different
OPEN 7 DAYS
Go Expo’ on Saturday 29 April. There were about 40 formally welcomed everyone to the event and the treatment which we are all
hoping will fix the issue.
from 6.30am 10% DISCOUNT FOR GOLD CARD HOLDERS
stalls, exhibits and displays of social, recreational, public had the opportunity to talk to and get advice MONDAY - FRIDAY
health and lifestyle opportunities for older people on from Chiropractors, Hearing and Medical Companies,
the Kapiti Coast. The event was very well organised and a Bowen Therapy Consultant. (Bowen Therapy Alison Miller (formerly Alison Ph: (06) 364 6742 Use your Farmlands Card and
is a gentle form of body work in which very subtle Payne, until her February riverstonecafe@xtra.co.nz receive 10% OFF your purchase
moves performed over muscles and connective marriage to Glenn Miller) has
tissue send messages deep into the body, retrieving taken over the AVS job from
cellular memory of a preferred, relaxed, balanced Sandie. Alison has been our Relaxed and friendly Riverstone Café
way of wellbeing). Vanessa Shaw from Parkinson’s Health Promotion Co-ordinator Riverstone Cafe at the highway shops in Otaki is the friendly cafe that
Education, Sheena and Emma from Alzheimers for 3 years and is now doing loves to offer a 10 percent discount for Gold Card holders Monday to
Staying at home in your later Wellington were there too. Two of the most popular both jobs. She has settled in Friday.
years is now an affordable stalls were Menz Shed and Kapiti Genealogy. Menz nicely to her AVS role and our
and safe option thanks to
the care and support Care Shed do amazing work in the community and volunteer visitors and clients It's the cafe everyone's talking about because it's relaxed and offers
on Call provides. Genealogy is a topic which intrigues people the older will have the opportunity to good old home cooked meals, slices and cakes worthy of grandma's
From a couple of hours of they get. meet Alison soon (if they haven’t kitchen, and coffee that rivals anything the big cities can serve. There's
help around the home per already). free wifi to catch up with the grandkids' Facebook activities, dining
week, to full time care, Care
on Call has experienced, Age Concern Kapiti had a stall at the Expo (see inside or outside in the Riverstone garden, wheelchair access and
trained and thoroughly photo) which attracted plenty of visitors, many of Get well soon Sandie and keep free parking at the front or back.
screened carers available to
cater to your unique needs. auckland@careoncall.co.nz
Kapiti 0800 776 815 whom were very interested in our Accredited Visiting up the good work Alison.
Please call us or visit our website 0800 99 00 11
Manawatu 0800 336 636 Service (AVS) and fitness classes. Our Elder Abuse Riverstone Cafe uses only organic milk and Fairtrade coffee, and has
for more information. www.careoncall.co.nz and Neglect Prevention Co-ordinator Tristine was plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The cafe is open seven
engaged in discussions about Elder Abuse. days a week, closing only on Christmas Day.
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Kapiti Older Persons’ Age Concern Kapiti
Council activities
Age Concern Kapiti works effectively with several A reminder of
other groups and organisations in our District. One some Age Concern
such organisation is the Kapiti Older Persons’ Council Kapiti activities
(KOPC). Led by Chairman John Hayes, the KOPC which you may
(formerly the Council of Elders) was established like to consider
in 2008 as a voice for older people living in the partaking in or
community. As mentioned earlier in this piece, the recommending to a friend. The Healthy Ageing
KOPC has just staged a successful “Age on the Go” Together (H.A.T.) Group meets on the first Thursday
Expo. The KOPC is committed to working with the of every month at the Paraparaumu Library meeting
Kapiti Coast District Council (KCDC) and the wider room from 10.30am - 12noon. We provide transport
community to ensure the Kapiti Coast becomes to and from the venue (for which there is a small
an age friendly district. It also advises the KCDC to charge) and a nice free morning tea. As the H.A.T.
influence policy and planning. Group is funded by the Ministry of Health, we have a
guest speaker every month talking on health-related
The KOPC is currently working on a Submission on topics. Our guest speaker at our 1 June meeting will
the Kapiti Coast District Council Community Facilities be Emma Fromings, Educator Alzheimers Wellington.
Strategy. The first draft of the submission is strong. It Emma will be talking about what to do to maintain
illustrates how outdoor spaces and other community brain health, normal ageing changes, what to do if
facilities are basic features of an Age friendly concerned about changes in memory and thinking.
community, which the Kapiti Coast District Council Plus an overview of dementia.
aspires to in its Long Term Plan. The submission lists
features which should be available in open spaces The Fitness for Fun group works out at Snap Fitness,
and other community facilities. Kapiti Road, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 10.15 - 11am). Come as often as you
Age Concern Kapiti participates in the KOPC monthly
meetings (last Wednesday of every month from 1pm -
like, cost just $3 per person per session. Call Alison 2017 Kapiti Elder Person of “Rosalie, Diane and Sandra from a knitting group in
Waikanae who have provided items for Age Concern
or Dermot on (04) 298 8879 for further information.
3pm). Jill Stansfield, one of our Executive Committee the Year Award Kapiti clients/members who are in need of warm
members, is also a committee member of KOPC, Also, we are having a Movie night fundraiser on 24 clothing/blankets during the winter. Thanks ladies,
and both Tristine and I attend the monthly meetings Planning is well underway for this award. We will be that is a lovely gesture and it is much appreciated.”
May at Shoreline Cinema, Waikanae. Thank you to
and update the KOPC on matters of interest to Age calling for nominations later this month. The Awards
everybody who bought tickets. We sold all 65 tickets
Concern Kapiti. These meetings, at the Council ceremony will be held on Tuesday 26 September.
in 5 days! Fabulous community support for which we
Chambers, are open to the public. Now in its fourth year, the organising group of Sonya
are most grateful. The movie - The Zookeeper’s Wife
Sloan, Nic Veltman, John Hayes and Dermot Whelan
- is a good one. It tells the account of keepers of the
will be shaping an entertaining event to acknowledge
Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped
the tremendous voluntary contributions that people
save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi
make to our community. We urge you to take time
invasion.
to consider nominating somebody who is doing just
that. Nominations must be 65 or older and live in
Our annual Street Appeal is on Thursday 15 June.
Kapiti.
This is our major fundraiser each year. We always
hold it on June 15 which is World Elder Abuse We look forward to seeing who will join previous
Awareness Day. Thanks to all who have given up winners Betty van Gaalen (2014), Trevor Daniell 70 Kimberley Road, Levin
some time on the day to collect for us. Each year we (2015) and Valerie Freeman (2016) as previous Phone: (06) 927 9903 or 027 367 8004
try and have our collectors at more sites throughout winners of this prestigious award. www.speldhurstcountryestate.co.nz
the Kapiti District. If you are keen to give us an hour Email: speldhurstcountryestate@gmail.com
The Elder Person of the Year Award is jointly
or more of your time this year, please contact the Age
organised by Age Concern Kapiti and the Kapiti Older A Disclosure Statement is available upon
Concern Kapiti office on (04) 298 8879. Thank you. request by contacting the Village Manager - Debra Bishop
Persons’ Council.
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Brian Colegate - Friday 1956 and only then did he learn that he
was destined to live and work in a bush camp.
Get Well Soon Beverley
A Remarkable Man He remained there for 30 months before a nine All of us at Age Concern Kapiti wish Beverley Burt a
speedy recovery from her illness which has seen her
By Dermot Whelan, Manager, Age Concern Kapiti month hitch hike back to the UK. He married Ann in
1960 and the following year they emigrated to New having to ‘retire’ from her Accredited Visitor role with
Brian Colegate is a remarkable man. I first met Brian Zealand. us.
when he came to our Fitness for Fun classes at Snap What’s remarkable about Beverley is that she has
Fitness on Kapiti Road. He has since written his life In his mid-twenties Brian was diagnosed suffering been an Accredited Visitor with us for 17 years!
story, BI-POLAR EXPEDITION, and has spoken to from bipolar disorder. Chronic bouts of depression During that time she has visited several clients,
many groups and organisations since the book was jeopardised his progress at work but an increasing including one who she already knew from delivering
launched. I invited Brian to speak to our monthly insight into what triggered them eventually led to ‘Meals on Wheels’ to her. When Beverley filled in her
Healthy Ageing Together (H.A.T) group last year on an ability to keep well. A graver dimension in family “Questionnaire for intending Visitors” back in 2000,
the topic of Positive Ageing. He had his audience life emerged when one of Brian’s two sons was she simply wrote “To give time to a good cause”
enthralled from the word go. Brian is keen, willing stricken down with schizophrenia, echoing childhood in answer to the question “Reasons for wanting to
and able to talk to your group or organisation. You will memories. become an Accredited Visitor.”
not be disappointed.
Brian’s wife Ann remained the absolute rock of the Beverley, 86, has certainly given time, plenty of it,
Brian has recently begun his 80th year in this world, household through difficult times until it was Brian’s over a 17 year span. Thanks Beverley, we appreciate
and every Sunday this winter he will again be lacing turn to become Ann’s primary carer, with community so much how you have been a wonderful visitor for so
up his boots to play football for Kapiti Coast United. support, until it became necessary for her to move long.
Beverley Burt ‘retires’ after 17 years as a volunteer
into nursing home care.
Here’s some insights into Brian’s wonderful book; Take care and get well soon. visitor.
Through perseverance and an abiding belief that
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someone in our community just contact us here at has found them very informative and worthwhile.
AGE CONCERN NZ MANAWATU our Age Concern office. We look forward to hearing Our response to these workshops have been
from you. overwhelming and we have another one coming up in Nearing the age
OUTREACH UP-DATE Palmerston North on: where you have
Zumba Gold: Term two has started already and our • Monday 29th of May from 10am until 2.30pm Nearing
to renew the yourage
Hello from Age Concern NZ Manawatu Outreach and
Happy Mother Day to all our mums out there. Doesn’t
new days of Wednesday and Fridays have become
the norm. Zumba Gold starts at 10.30am at Deans
at Milife Independent Living Retirement Village,
53 Brooklyn Heights Drive, Palmerston North.
wherelicence?
driver you have
matter how young or old you are, once a mum you Dance Studio in Featherston Street, Palmerston Registration is necessary, please phone Jeanie at
towellrenew
How your
do you know the road rules?
are always a mum. North and goes for an hour. Keeping active and Horizons: 0508 800 800 to book your place. driver licence?
staying connected in our community is a vital tool Staying Safe
How well doisyou
a FREE
knowclassroom
the road rules?
based, road rule refresher course
It's May already, how did that happen? Wintery in reducing social isolation, loneliness and we who Age Concern NZ Manawatu Outreach cover the that aims to build confidence of older drivers
and increase their knowledge of road code
days are creeping in. 2017 has started off as an attend have all made new friends. So come join us in Tararua rural communities, and acknowledge the Staying
changes, Safe
safe is apractices
driving FREE classroom
and other
action packed year here in the Manawatu with some a fun morning of exercise and dance. important need for supporting our older people in based,options.
transport road rule refresher course
that aims to build confidence of older drivers
changes and lots of exciting community workshops to these areas, to remain at home living independently. and increase their knowledge of road code
implement. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 2017 We are excited to advertise that we will also be ‘STAYING SAFE’ DRIVER REFRESHER COURSE ASSISTS OLDER DRIVERS
changes, safe driving practices and other
transport options.
running a workshop in Pahaitua/Tararua region, in a ‘Staying Safe’ is a FREE course for older A driver licence is an important symbol of
Accredited Visiting Service (AVS): Our AVS service Women’s Self Defence: These women’s self-defence collaborative venture with Debbie at Horizon Regional 'Staying Safe' is a FREE course for older drivers
drivers who want to keep driving safely for as
long as possible. The course gives participants
independence and one which many older New
Zealanders rely on to allow them to drive their
has teamed up with Palmerston North local library course dates have been confirmed and are: Council in Woodville.
a chance
who want to keep driving safely
‘STAYING SAFE’ DRIVER REFRESHER vehicles
to keep up-to-date with the road code
and to catch up with any changes to the road rules.
COURSE ASSISTS
for shopping,
of friends and family.
OLDER
appointments DRIVERS
or the visiting
Home Library Service Coordinator. We have arranged • Tuesday June 13th at 1pm until 4pm for as long as possible.
It will also provide information about the licence
‘Staying Safe’ is a FREE course for older
renewal process from the age of 75 years as well as
drivers who want to keep driving safely for as
A driver
While olderlicence
independence
is anhave
drivers don’t important
and one if
as manysymbol
which
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manyinolder New
outline alternative ways to get around safely for as they and older passengers, involved a crash,
a Library session on the 10th of May at 10am for our • Wednesday June 14th at 9am until 12 noon Pahiatua/Tararua Dates: long as possible. The course gives participants
long as possible.
a chance to keep up-to-date with the road code
Zealanders
are more
vehicles
or killed.
at
for
rely
riskon
of
shopping,
to allowseriously
being them to drive
appointments
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injured
or the visiting
volunteers. The Home Library Service Coordinator will At the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, • Monday the 18th of September at the Pahiatua
and The courses usually run from 10am until 3pm,
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usually runchanges to theuntil
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rules. of friends and family.
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take everyone through the data base & discuss what 569 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North. Marae off Tiraumea Road, Riccarton Rd, Pahiatua. sessions are very informal and there are
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as well as
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assess
themselves
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their manydriving
if involved
crashes,
and othersin a crash,
safe.
support Library Service provides. The Library are also It will start at 10am until 2.30pm. Lunch will be
long no tests to sit at the end.
as possible.
bag’ and workbook to take away. The ageing process can affect a rangeinjured
are more at risk of being seriously
or killed.to driving – including eyesight,
essential
of skills
The courses usually run from 10am until 3pm, memory, decision-making and reaction times.
putting on a light morning tea for everyone to kick Feilding Dates are: served and it’s free. sessions are very informal and there are no
tests to sit at the end. A light lunch is provided
It is important for all drivers, regardless of age, to
regularly and honestly assess their own driving
start the morning. This is a great opportunity to learn • Tuesday 27th June at 1pm until 4pm free of charge and all participants receive a ‘goody
To find out when the next Staying Safe course is
To find out when
bag’ and workbook to take away. the next Staying Safe
capabilities to keep themselves and others safe.
course
Theisageing
being process
held in can
Levin,
affect a range of skills
new skills for our volunteers to pass to their client • Thursday 29th June at 9am until 12 noon Dannevirke: We are also arranging a workshop in contact Robynne Merwood at Age Concern
being held
Courses are in Levin,
run regularly throughout contact
essential
the year, however,
to driving 06
Horowhenua,
Robynne Merwod
– including
367 2181.
memory, decision-making and reaction times.
bookings are essential.
eyesight,
that they visit. We are working in conjunction with Angela at Dannevirke this year on the 25th September, but the at Age Concern Horowhenua on (06) 367 2181.
Manchester House to present the Feilding Course. venue needs to be confirmed. Please keep watching To find out when the next Staying Safe course is being held in Levin,
Courses areMerwood run regularly
contact
Horizons Robynne
Regional Council at Age
and Age Concern Concernthroughout
Horowhenua Horowhenua, 06 367the year,
2181.
Our AVS service is such a worthwhile service and our your local newspapers confirmed date, Age Concern – supporting arehowever,
Coursesolder run regularly
drivers to stay safe on
bookings are essential.
throughout
the road. the year, however, bookings are essential.
volunteers tells us about the amazing friendships Pahiatua/Tararua dates are: Yet to be confirmed, Manawatu Facebook page, GP notice boards or the
they have made over the years with their visitors. but will be later in the year. next addition of this magazine. Horizons Regional Council and Age Concern Horowhenua
So please if you have an hour a week spare to visit Women’s self-defence is a must for women 65+ – supporting older drivers to stay safe on the road.
living on their own, and will help promote confidence I would like to say again a big thankyou again to
by learning new skills and techniques to help keep Horizons Regional Council Jeanie and Debbie for all
safe. It’s such a worthwhile two day course, it’s free
and also it’s an opportunity to meet new people. Put
your hard work and support. Such a pleasure working
with you both. HOW DO I STAY IN
these dates on your calendar, come along, bring a
friend, your granddaughter and share ideas about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day WEAAD: 15th
THE HOME I LOVE?
Are you aged 60 or over? Do you own your own home? Do you want
empowering yourself. Morning tea and refreshments June 2017. Plans are under way to celebrate and more flexibility with your finances and the independence to spend
will be provided. If transport is difficult let us know learn more about how older people can live free your retirement how you choose?
from abuse and neglect. This year we are holding A Heartland Home Equity Loan works by allowing you to borrow
and we will try to help. against the equity in your home, without having to make repayments
an information booth outside The Warehouse, giving until you leave or sell your property.*
Staying Safe Driving Workshop: Age Concern out pamphlets and providing information on what is The money from a Home Equity Loan can be used for things like home
renovations, medical procedures, a holiday overseas, debt repayment
NZ Manawatu Outreach would like to say a big Elder Abuse, and how to contact our service. We have or even helping children or grandchildren buy homes of their own.
thank you to Horizons Regional Council and Road arranged that the clock tower in the Square to turn Donna Wilson
Safety Coordinator Jeanie Boost-Turner, for their purple at 12 o’clock to mark the occasion. 04 499 5503 or 027 437 2149
collaboration in a joint venture implementing these donna.wilson@heartland.co.nz
Staying Safe Driving workshops, in Manawatu this
year. These workshops have been hugely supported Robyn Baker *Heartland Seniors Finance is a division of
Heartland Bank Limited. Terms and conditions
by older people and their feedback tells us everyone apply. Heartland Bank Limited’s lending criteria,
Age Concern Manawatu fees and charges also apply.Page 18 Page 19
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Levin Rotary Citizens Advice Bureau
Experience means everything -
Levin Rotarians have a proud tradition of doing good
in the community and further afield. We raise funds
Levin
for community causes and youth projects and are Our Citizens Advice Bureau has been here in Levin for
don’t trust your most valuable asset always quick off the mark to respond to emergencies nearly 40 years. The concept is much older. It grew
in the wrong hands in the Pacific Islands. out of a perceived need in England for a publically
available source of information and advice on a wide
Levin Rotary has a membership of over 50 men range of the problems and situations that ordinary
• Successfully selling properties with outstanding Boutique office at 346 Rosetta Road, and women from various professions who engage citizens might come up against in their everyday lives.
results from Paekakariki - Otaki Raumati Beach (opposite Marine Gardens) In England these help centres are still called ‘Advice
in various activities to improve the lives of members
• Support your local professional of our local community. Some of the projects shops’. In New Zealand they became ‘ Citizens Advice
undertaken include the sale and distribution of Bureaux’
• Free advice on presenting your home to get
a premium result - professional home staging firewood, our annual Christmas trailer raffle, the
available Rotary Cave tour, assistance with Food Bank Here in Levin we have a group of volunteer
collection days, assisting other charities with their interviewers to listen to your problem and then assist
street appeals, charity movie screenings at Focal you to consider possible solutions. To give the best
Why choose Ceinwen - Simple - just Point Cinema as well as a Movie Morning for senior advice we can we have substantial resources and
compare her results to anyone else citizens. This year we also ran two events to raise contacts. Many simple problems merely involve
money for the local Women’s Refuge – a Pop up getting a contact source – a phone number, an
Shop and Hats and High Tea. address or a location. More searching are the
Ceinwen Howard problems involving rights, consumer protection, and
0800 684 663 A current major fundraiser for the club is the building getting attention from authorities. Some problems
027 334 4401 of the Rotary Charity House, to be auctioned to the have legal implications and to some extent we can
Call Ceinwen today for a confidential chat -
public on completion. The proceeds from the auction help with our free legal advice clinic which involves
including a complimentary market appraisal ceinwen@tavenierhoward.co.nz
will be donated to the Te Hinaki Trust who provide some of our district’s lawyers acting in a voluntary
Chrome Books to local Levin schools. capacity.
After 11 years in the business and 33 years living important first stage as first impressions are
Levin Rotary is a major sponsor of programmes Our Levin base is in Jack Allen House, 21 Durham
and working on the Kapiti Coast Ceinwen is still imperative to obtain a premium for your property.
to benefit local youth to attend annual Rotary life Street and our phone number is 368 9521. We have
very passionate about Real Estate and the positive This can be as simple as washing down the house
changing residential programmes such as the the office staffed 10am – 2pm Monday to Thursday
feedback from hundreds of happy vendors and and repairing any small cracks or flaking paint, trim
Rotary Youth Leadership Course in Wellington, and 10am –12pm Fridays. And yes, we are always
purchasers speak for themselves. They talk about her trees and take all garden waste away. Clean the
Rotary Science and Technology Forum in Auckland interested in training more volunteers – particularly
enthusiasm, knowledge, preparation help to go onto windows, shampoo the carpets and declutter all
and the Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment if you’re a graduate of the university of life (that is,
the market, her energy levels, her pleasant manor rooms. If you are not able to complete these jobs
in Hawera. We also run a Rotary Youth Driver actively retired!).
and most importantly the outstanding results that there are some wonderful people who are cost
achieves premium prices. effective to come and remedy and help you be ready Awareness programme and fund a Brush In
project which provides toothbrushes to local Early
The market has changed dramatically over the past
to come to the market. Ceinwen often comes to your
property months or sometimes a year or so ahead Childhood Education Centres, and provide illustrated Peter Dyer
dictionaries to low decile schools. Chairman
decade and especially over the past 12 months. We of going onto the market to discuss what should be
have the expressway open, the continuation of the done for preparation and where to spend your money
expressway North underway and Transmission Gully wisely. This can add tens of thousands of dollars to In the wider community there are many donations
due to open in 2020. This has bought hundreds of the sale price. to organisations such as the Horowhenua Health
buyers to Kapiti, purchasing existing home, building Shuttle, Arohanui Hospice, Cancer Society, Women’s
new home and embracing everything that Kapiti now It has never been a better time to come to the market Refuge and the Levin Adventure Park.
offers to families, executives, retirees and young and enjoy the return, as no one can predict how long
couples. The result of this has caused a dramatic this current market will last. If you have not kept up On a global level our club has raised funds for
lack of properties coming onto the market and with with the market lately - no worries, Ceinwen is happy disaster relief in Nepal following the earthquake
comes increased prices due to high demand and to come and talk to you for a chat and no obligation early last year, and Emergency Response Kits for the
competition. market appraisal - you have nothing to lose - call Pacific Islands following the disasters there, as well
Preparing your home for the market is a very Ceinwen today on 0800 684 663. as for polio eradication elsewhere in the world.Page 20 Page 21
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Levin Arthritis Support that affects the joints and because it is “systemic”
(affecting the entire body), it can affect other parts of
Happy Hookers The Internet and the Elderly
Group the body as well. The Happy Hookers is a leisure marching team based
in Levin. Two ladies travel from Foxton and one from
Many might think that social media is the exclusive
domain of the younger generation. However many of
Levin Arthritis Support Group is celebrating their 30th Fibromyalgia often causes widespread pain leading
Waitaere beach. our older adults have enthusiastically adopted it to
birthday in September. people to describe the symptoms as if it ‘hurts all
Our ages range from 30 some thing to 60 some keep up with the times. Grandparents are becoming
The first get together was held on 10 August 1987 over’.
thing. proficient in alien things like Skype and Facebook
at the Masonic Village Hall where a committee was Gout is another common form of arthritis. Marching is a sport that involves a team doing set and liking it. It has become a healthy emotional
elected. movements to music. There is a left beat in the outlet and word of its benefits has spread like wildfire
By joining a support group you can learn more about
A good meeting attendance over the years have how to manage your form of arthritis and join others music and the marchers left foot hits the ground on among the elderly.
heard many and varied interesting speakers, enjoyed with similar problems. Meetings include raffles, sales that beat. You then swing your arms to match the
meals, won raffles, door prizes and birthday draws opposite foot. So if your left foot is on the ground, The use of internet helps people to bridge the
table, exercises and speakers covering many and
as well as devouring the fresh fruit and veg and fresh your right arm is in the front of the body and swung at geographic gap between them and their loved ones
varied topics. The Levin Arthritis Support Group holds
baking from the sales table. waist height front and back. far away and as a way to re-connect with friends.
regular educational classes.
Also, the informational and educational aspects of
• There are more than 100 different types of The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month the internet are well used.
We have lots of fun at trainings which are held every
arthritis at the Levin Cosmopolitan Club at 1.30pm. Thursday evenings at the events centre in Victoria
• Arthritis is a serious health condition with no For more information phone Yvonne (06) 368 5068 Te Takere, Levin offer free of charge 1 to 2 hour
Street, Levin. We train from 6.00pm - 7.00pm.
known cure or Carroll (06) 368 6255. workshops. These workshops are hands on and are
I have been coaching the team for the past 18 years.
• Arthritis is the single greatest cause of disability in only small groups.
Some of the ladies did not know how to march,
New Zealand
• More than half a million people are affected by Broccoli Soup I remember telling them its just an extension of
walking. Then I would throw in a left and right turn
Phone (06) 368 1953 for more information.
arthritis during their lifetime
and a mark time. There faces would change and they
• 25,440 New Zealanders will not be able to work Serves: 2 to 3
would give me that look of yeah right.
this year due to their arthritis Cooks in 20 minutes
• Children get arthritis too Difficulty: Super Easy
We travel to Whanganui, Fielding, Palmerston North,
• Women get arthritis more than men Ingredients: and Wellington area for display days. These days give
• Sports and other injuries can lead to arthritis 1 clove of garlic the teams the opportunity to show off their display of
• You can do a lot for yourself to make coping with 2 sticks of celery marching.
arthritis easier 400g broccoli Leisure marching has no rules, like the competitive
Some of the most commons forms of Arthritis are - ½ a bunch of fresh mint side of marching. The team can choose their own
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Olive oil music to march to and wear any type of uniform.
Almost half of all people over the age of 60 and 1 litre organic chicken or vegetable stock The only thing that is required of a team is that their
virtually all over the age of 80 will have osteoarthritis. Ricotta cheese display is no longer then 5 minutes.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory illness Method
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Trim and roughly chop Every year a North Island nationals is held. This is
the celery and broccoli. where all teams in the north island congregate into
Pick the mint leaves, then finely chop most of them, one town to march. Then in March of every year a
saving a few baby leaves to garnish. New Zealand nationals is held. There is such a variety
of teams with different uniforms and music. Get the support of professional
Heat a splash of oil in a pan, then soften the garlic
and celery for about 2 to 3 minutes, then add the Great fun to participate in and lots of people come advice with easy access locations
broccoli and stock. to watch and see what all the fuss is about. New
members are often found from these days.
Susie Mills and Fleur Hobson
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, then blitz
with a handful of mint in Property, Wills and Powers of Attorney
However if anyone is interested in having a go please
a food processor. Waikanae and Otaki offices
feel free to come along to our practice and have a
Season and serve, then look or you can contact Julie on 363 7592.
office@susiemills.com | 04 293 3735
crumble over the ricotta
and scatter with the
reserved mint leaves.You can also read
