Merry Christmas

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Trading Hours - Christmas & New Year Christmas Parade fun Thurs 24th December 7am ~ 2pm Wed 30st December 9am ~ 3pm Te Awamutu Courier editor Dean Taylor Fri 25th December Closed Thur 31st December 9am ~ 1pm Sat 26th December Closed Fri 1st January Closed captures the fun and festivity of the 2020 Mon 28th December Closed Sat 2nd January Closed Te Awamutu Rotary Christmas Parade Tue 29th December 9am ~ 3pm Mon 4th January Closed Normal trading hours resume Tuesday 5th January 2021

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas & New Year TIMMO’S ITM Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu Phone: 07 871 7545 Email: [email protected]

Best Commercial Float award went to Rosetown Motor Group and the Imperious Dance Company won Best 2020 Float award. latest addition to the franchise fleet - The Footmobile. Emergency services lead the way for the Te Awamutu Rotary Christmas Parade. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Our offi ce will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and will be re-opening with skeleton staff on the Monday 11th January 2021 at 8.30am with all staff back available on Monday 18th January 2021 at 8.30am

Nothing says Christmas in Te Awamutu like the Brass Band playing carols from the back of a Falun Dafa Association's 'big band' was a crowd favourite and won Best truck. Club and Community entry. Plenty of participation and enthusiasm on the winning float.

Accident and Medical Centre The team at the TA Courier would like to thank you all Open 7 days per week • X-ray 7 days per week for your support over this year and wish you a very Ph: 07 872 0923 • Mega Centre, 670 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu merry Christmas. Happy Christmas Hours: to all our clients. We look forward to seeing Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm • Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 3pm Public Holidays: 9am to 3pm you in 2021! We will be closed from 5pm, Thank you HOLIDAY HOURS Thursday, Dec 24 8am-6pm Wednesday, Dec 30 8am-8pm 23rd December and reopening to all our volunteers for Friday, Dec 25 9am-1pm Thursday, Dec 31 8am-6pm 8am, 11 January. your valuable work in 2020. Saturday, Dec 26 9am-3pm Friday, Jan 1 9am-1pm Sunday, Dec 27 9am-3pm Saturday, Jan 2 9am-3pm The shuttle is taking a break from Monday, Dec 28 9am-3pm Sunday, Jan 3 9am-3pm Thursday 24 December Tuesday, Dec 29 8am-8pm Monday, Jan 4 9am-3pm and will resume on Monday 18 January 2021 We wish all our patients a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous 2021. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement Thursday, December 10, 2020 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement 5

Merry

Christmasfrom the team at GFA We will be closing from 5pm on Tuesday 22nd December and reopening at 8.30am Monday 11th January 2021

Best Child and Youth Float went to Puahue Playcentre.

www.gfa.co.nz • 242Bank Street, Te Awamutu • 871 872 6444

Cheers from Te Awamutu Playcentre.

The Clinic will be closed from Thursday 24th December 2020 – Re-opening Thursday 7th January 2021.

Thank you to all our existing patients for your continued custom and support.

Waves on the bow from Beststart Te Awamutu.

■ Cars of Christmas from the parade Hoopy Christmas. Mad Hatter Costume's second placed entry. Not even the Grinch could spoil the Te Awamutu Rotary Christmas feature in today’s Driven.

The team at Strawbridges wish you all a very

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and best wishes for the MERRYMERR St John Te Awamutu Opportunity Shop will be CHRISTMAS closed from Thursday 24th December and from Mandy will reopen on Monday 11th January 2021. and the team at Thank you to our wonderful customers Get all your last minute gifts in-store open Guthrie Bowron and incredible shop volunteers for all your Tuesday 24th December Te Awamutu support in 2020 and we look forward to serving Small Appliances • Fabulous Home Decor Items you in the New Year. Kids Furniture • Toys and MORE!

STRAWBRIDGES 16 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 100% TE AWAMUTU OWNED & OPERATED Phone 07 870 3411 319 Alexandra Street • Phone 07 871 7090 6 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement Thursday, December 10, 2020

■ WIN: SIX60 DOUBLE PASS MERRY Six60 playing Claudelands CHRISTMAS

FROM THE TEAM AT GW ACCOUNTANTS

We’re taking a break from our spreadsheets to count our blessings, the pressies we need to buy, and the people we love. Our offices close at 5:00pm on Thursday 17 December 2020, he entertainment juggernaut that is Six60 giving you the chance to win a double pass to the and reopen at 8:30am on Monday 11 January 2021. is playing across New Zealand by Hamilton show. Treinstituting their popular Six60 Saturdays Expect to see such hits and fan favourites as For urgent support, please phone series of concerts. The Greatest, Please Don’t Go, Long Gone, Graeme Wansbone on 027 2287 338. Even better they’ll be making a most welcome Sundown, Raining and Never Enough among return to Hamilton and playing at the newly their recent material as well as earlier fare such established Claudelands Oval on Saturday, as Vibes, Special, So High, Rolling Stone, Only February 27 with Drax Project, Mitch James, Paige To Be, Rivers, White Lines, Forever, Don’t Give and Aacacia. If you’re passing Claudelands Arena, It Up and Don’t Forget Your Roots to name but check out the new Six60 branded perimeter a few. fencing – awesome! Just what will they bust out on the night? There’s This time Six60 is also taking on some new only one way to find out – be there! cities and large outdoor venues. Hastings on Boasting a 100 per cent Kiwi artist line up, these ACCOUNTING | TAX | CONSULTANCY January 23 and New Plymouth on January 30 are fantastic outdoor events are a unique chance to in the current mix. see some of New Zealand’s A-list artists up on the 195 Mahoe Street, Each concert has a handpicked line up of big stage again and catch debut performances from Te Awamutu musical guests meaning each show is its’ own some of our hottest new acts. exclusive experience. The promoters have advised that the concerts P: 07 872 0585 This is set to be another ground-breaking tour are a rain or shine event and, in keeping with the [email protected] for the multi-platinum selling band who recently ever changing Covid-19 situation, have sold over 130,000 tickets to their ‘Saturdays’ tour endeavoured to plan for all possibilities. They ask www.gwca.nz just earlier this year, not to mention being the first patrons to please ensure when purchasing tickets ever Kiwi act to sell out Western Springs, twice. that they can attend all of the reserve dates should

WAVE26008 Fans joining the tour will also be treated to the the concerts need to be postponed due to changes first live performance of some of Six60’s latest in New Zealand’s Covid-19 alert levels situation. material. For a full list of ticketing, venue and event The band have been working on some brand- information, including the covid delay dates for all new tracks throughout this year. events, visit eccles.co.nz Six60 Saturdays 2021 will be the largest outdoor concerts that Kiwi fans can attend in what ■ You can enter by email or mail (address to feels like an eternity after lock-down. They provide Six60 Double Pass Competition and include your a special opportunity to spend a great day of name, address and daytime phone number — entertainment in the sun with friends this summer. [email protected] or PO Box 1, Te To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are Awamutu). Deadline is 5pm Tuesday.

This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer.

TE AWAMUTU & DISTRICT MEMORIAL RSA COMMITTEE AND STAFF ‘We hope to see you again next year for all of your WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FAMILIES MERRY package, accommodation, train, ferry & bus bookings’. CHRISTMAS Christmas Afternoon Tea & Travel Talk & Friday 11th December 2020 A Very Merry Christmas HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! Burchell Pavilion, 3pm – 4pm - RSVP please and Upcoming i-SITE Travel Packages Open A Happy New Year. Train Escape to Wellington Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 10am – 3pm 21 - 24 January • 3 nights From $759.00 pp twin share Closed Sundays Club open daily Mon to Sat 11am , Sunday 1pm. Closed Christmas day. Whanganui River Experience Restaurant open for lunch Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 12noon to 2pm. 25th & 26th December 25 February - 2 March • 5 nights 1st & 2nd January Dinner Wed to Mon from 5pm. Restaurant Closed Tuesdays From $1,387.00 pp double room Restaurant open on Christmas Day for Booked lunch only. From $1,420.00 pp twin room New Years Eve entertainment Thursday 31 December 8pm 07 871 3259 “BRUISE BROTHER BAND” & “REWIND BAND” 1 Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 [email protected] Courtesy van ext push 4 free call, Wed to Mon from 4pm MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA Entry restricted to Members, Invited Guests and members of affiliated Clubs WEBSITE : teawamutursa.co.nz CourierTe Awamutu Your community newspaper for over 100 years To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement 7 Shining Ray oflight Te Awamutu this festive season Christmas his Christmas, Ray White will continue its popular tradition of Tgiving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. Light Trail The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Te Awamutu partner with Te Awamutu Rotary and Start centrally in Te Awamutu and follow the Christmas Light Trail. Kainga Aroha Community House to For corrections or additions please text details to 027 4819951 help disadvantaged people who may or email [email protected] need a little extra light in their festive We will publish the Te Awamutu Christmas Light Trail through until season. Christmas Eve. The Ray White team are calling on the local community to embrace the 365 O¯ haupo¯Rd 262 Douglas Ave giving season and dig deep for families who need it most. 369 Christie Ave 55 Bowden Pl “This is the eighth year that we’ve run ‘A little Ray of giving’ and we want 231 George Melrose Dr 181 Young St 2020 to be our biggest year yet,” says 105 Wynyard St 51 Rutherford St principal, Gregg Tickelpenny. “We urge everyone who is able to 655 Mahoe St (up long drive if 136 Rutherford St bring in a gift for those families who lights on) are less fortunate.” 261 Te Tomo St It’s a way to help put a smile on the 1181 Alexandra St face of anyone who may need some 288 Te Tomo St extra cheer at this time of year, and 99 Mahana Ln (best viewed from Alexandra St) 205B Dalton Ave (down organiser Pauline Love, says it’s as driveway) simple as can be. 330 Pakura St “All you need to do is wrap up your 349 Sinclair Tce present and drop it under the tree in 917 Pakura St our office reception, and let us know 40 Oak Ridge Dr if the gift is for a male or female and 189 Rewi St nominate an age group.” 379 Chatsfield Dr Ray White Te Awamutu, located at 401 Bank St 223 Alexandra Street, will have their 480 Cambridge Rd 1010 Bank St special giving tree in their front window 157 McNair Rd and will be collecting gifts from now 99 Fairview Rd until Wednesday, December 16. 16 Galloway St, Kihikihi “It’s a really simple way to put a 22 Mountain View Dr smile on the face of someone who 76 Rolleston St, Kihikihi might otherwise go without this 519 Fairview Rd Christmas,” says Pauline, adding that 18A Hall St, Kihikihi 603 Fairview Rd just a small gift can make the biggest 9 Whitaker St, Kihikihi difference to families who are Last year's gifts being collected for distribution by Murray and Jim from struggling at an expensive time of year. Te Awamutu Rotary and Kane from Kainga Aroha Community House.

a Little Rayof The team at Ray White Te Awamutu wishyouallaveryMerry Giving Christmasandasafeand happy holiday break

Thank you to everyone who has helped make our year so successful Our office will be closing on Wednesday 23 December and re-opening Monday 11 January 2021

Finishes Wednesday 16 Dec. Everybody deserves to smile this Christmas Drop a present into our office from now until 16 December and Agentswillbeavailableonmobileduringthebreak we’ll make sure it gets to a deserving family in our community.

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Thank you to our loyal customers for what they seem

youryyo support this year, wishing you all a veryry Consumer New Zealand concerned half of tested Merry Christmas and a sunscreens not living up to SPF protection claims onsumer NZ’s latest test of sunscreens The following products failed to meet SPF Happy New Year! found five of 10 products didn’t provide the label claims but met broad-spectrum Csun protection claimed. claims: Two of these sunscreens also failed to meet ● Banana Boat Daily Protect Sunscreen Lotion their broad-spectrum protection claims. SPF50+ Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy said ● Natural Instinct Invisible Natural Sunscreen when Consumer NZ asked the companies for SPF30 evidence to back their SPF claims, they provided ● Sukin Suncare Sheer Touch Facial Sunscreen 204 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu • Phone: 07-871 7170 • Mobile: 021 031 0097 reports from AMA Laboratories, a US sunscreen- Untinted SPF30 testing facility. The following products failed to meet SPF In 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration and broad-spectrum label claims: announced AMA’s owner had been charged with, ● Le Tan Coconut Lotion SPF50+ and some staff had pleaded guilty to, falsifying test ● Ecosol Water Shield Sunscreen SPF50+ results from 1987 to April 2017. Sun safety tips We wish you a Merry Christmas New Zealand has one of the highest rates of Look for sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or skin cancer and melanoma in the world. above, plus water resistance and broad- “Despite this, there’s no requirement for spectrum protection. and a Happy New Year sunscreen manufacturers to regularly test their Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before products. In fact, we have the unacceptable going outside. situation that the sunscreen standard is voluntary, Apply plenty – about two teaspoons for each Christmas Hours: so sunscreens don’t have to be tested at all,” Jon leg, and one teaspoon for each arm, your back, rd said. your front and your face (which includes your Closed at 12.30pm Wednesday 23 December 2020 Last year, Consumer NZ made a submission neck and ears). That adds up to about 45ml th to the Ministry of Health supporting a mandatory for a full-body application. Re-opening 8.30am Thursday 14 January 2021 sunscreen standard and calling for regulations Ignore “once-a-day” claims. Sunscreen specifying how often sunscreens must be tested. should be reapplied often – every two hours Full test results are available free on consumer. you’re outside. org.nz and will be published in the December/ Mopping up sweat or towelling dry reduces January issue of Consumer. protection: apply another coat of sunscreen The following products met SPF and broad- immediately. spectrum label claims: A sunscreen is only one part of your defence. ● Cancer Society Everyday SPF50+ Cover up with suitable clothing, a broad- ● Cetaphil Sun Kids Liposomal Lotion SPF50+ brimmed hat and UV-protective sunglasses, and ● Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Superscreen seek shade. SPF50+ When the sun’s rays are most intense ● Skinnies Conquer with Manuka Oil Sports (between 10am and 4pm September to April Sunscreen SPF50+ or when the UV index is greater than three), ● Nivea Sun Sensitive Protect SPF50 limit your time outside.

Barbara Kuriger MP for Taranaki-King Country Season Greetings & thankk you for your support throughout the year

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creative interest has taken off for one Te Awamutu Alocal with her pottery products proving to be quite popular. Nicole Joyce, an ex- primary school teacher, only started taking pottery lessons last May. By April this year she had launched her own business — Mountain View Pottery. “I’d always seen it as something that looked quite interesting, especially wheel throwing pottery,” says Nicole. Nicole got her start at the former Studio Two in Te Awamutu. When that closed she started going through to the Waikato Society of Potters in Hamilton for Nicole’s pottery pieces include Nicole Joyce had a stall selling her pottery pieces at the Waikato Market Day last month — this was the first lessons. plates, bowls, cups and vases. market she ever attended. Photo / Caitlan Johnston It was a friend who owned a gift shop in Kihikihi who sparked the idea for She has also made some Christmas I’d always seen it as her pottery to the Waikato Society of Nicole to start selling her creations. decorations including a ceramic Potters to use the kiln there. “She really liked some of my vases Christmas tree and stars. something that looked Every piece of pottery Nicole makes and said that they would probably sell These decorations as well as her quite interesting, is unique and different from the others in her shop — which they did,” says usual products are also stocked at In she says. Nicole. House Collective — a Christmas pop- especially wheel “The thing with pottery is that I can’t “So that’s how the business started, up shop in Te Awamutu showcasing always tell what the finish product will I began with promoting and advertising more than 30 local creatives products. throwing pottery look like. It depends on how long I dip on Facebook but now I have a website.” Nicole has noticed that there are Nicole Joyce it for, how many layers of paint I put She also attended her first market certain colours and finishes people tend on and where it sits in the kiln as to day last month and will be at the to favour. what will be produced,” says Nicole. Cambridge Farmers Market this “There are certain products with “I don’t attempt to make anything Saturday at Victoria Square. certain glazes that sell really well, for She makes everything in her garage look exactly the same, none of my Her products include cups, bowls, example large cups with an ice blue studio at home using her electric pieces are the same — they are all one- Nicole has started to make plates and vases. glaze over teal is popular,” says Nicole. Shimpo pottery wheel; she then takes offs.” Christmas decorations too.

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Christmas and New Livingstone Aquatics s summer approaches, Fire and Emergency “Keep your lawns watered and green — the Year Holiday Hours wants people living with a risk of wildfire greener the grass, the less likely it is burn in a Christmas Eve Dec 24th 5:30am-6:00pm Christmas Eve Dec 24th 6:00am-6:00pm Ato act now and protect their homes from wildfire. Christmas Day Dec 25th CLOSED Christmas Day Dec 25th CLOSED the wildfire hazard. This includes people living in “Prune the lower branches on trees within 30 Boxing Day Dec 26th 8:00am-4:00pm Boxing Day Dec 26th 8:00am-6:00pm rural communities, on lifestyle blocks and near metres of your home to help reduce the intensity town boundaries or large areas of scrub and bush. and spread of a wildfire.” Sunday Dec 27th 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday Dec 27th 8:00am-7:00pm Fire and Emergency Wildfire specialist Graeme As well as making your home and surrounds Monday Dec 28th 8:00am-4:00pm Monday Dec 28th 8:00am-6:00pm Still says identifying and removing fire risks around fire safe, it’s also important to ensure firefighters Tuesday Dec 29th 5:30am-9:00pm Tuesday Dec 29th 6:00am-9:00pm your home now will increase your property’s can access your property if there is a fire. Wednesday Dec 30th 5:30am-9:00pm Wednesday Dec 30th 6:00am-9:00pm chance of surviving a wildfire. “If we can’t get to you, we can’t help you,” Thursday Dec 31st 5:30am-6:00pm Thursday Dec 31st 6:00am-6:00pm “Everything within 60 metres from your house says Graeme. New Year’s Day Jan 1st 8:00am-4:00pm New Year’s Day Jan 1st 8:00am-6:00pm can determine how safe it will be in a wildfire.” “Make sure your house or number is easy for Saturday Jan 2nd 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday Jan 2nd 8:00am-6:00pm “Focus on any fire hazards in contact with your emergency services to find and that your driveway Sunday Jan 3rd 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday Jan 3rd 8:00am-7:00pm home first,” says Graeme. has enough clearance for emergency vehicles. Fire Monday Jan 4th 8:00am-4:00pm Monday Jan 4th 8:00am-6:00pm “Clear your gutters, get a non-flammable trucks need at least 4 by 4 metres.” Usual operating hours will resume Normal operating hours will doormat and remove flammable materials like Get more tips on how to keep your home fire as of Tuesday 5th January resume as of Tuesday 5th January firewood stacked against your home. safe at checkitsalright.nz/reduce-the-risk/ “Once you’ve made your home safe, work your safeguarding-your-property. way outwards to the edges of your property and You can also contact your local Fire and We wish you all a very safe and include other buildings and sheds. Emergency Area Office for more advice on “Remove long grass, shrubs, twigs and other safeguarding your property or planning a burn for Happy Christmas from the team at GoWaipa fuels that are within 10 metres of your home. land management.

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ith the season to be jolly upon “Especially if the recipient of the pet us, animal lovers might be isn’t in your immediate family – then, Wtempted to share their joy by the risks of issues down the line are putting a puppy or kitten under the amplified.” Christmas tree. 1. Pets are for life However, PD Insurance is advising Expect cats and dogs to be part of Kiwis to avoid the urge unless they are the family for the better part of 20 100 per cent sure it’s the right gift to years. “As a gift, pets not only give. keep giving, they keep taking. The pet insurer says companion The give and take lasts a long animals represent a decade-plus time,” says Le Long. “That’s commitment of love and attention. They especially clear when you PD Insurance head of NZ operations, Michelle Le Long (above) and also come at a not-inconsiderable cost consider the lifetime cost of Carolyn Press-McKenzie, founder of animal rescue charity HUHA (left). to their owner. owning a pet.” “Our advice is to not give a pet as 2. Pets need training and care the pet may cause to the property,” says 9. If you absolutely insist … a gift unless you’re sure the receiver can Dogs and cats are not toys; they Michelle. Of course, all these reasons might provide the care the animal deserves. have a mind of their own. Dogs need 6. Fluffy wants a brush pass muster for someone who really Once the novelty has worn off it can substantial training and regular Part of the reason landlords don’t like wants a pup or kitty for Christmas and and does result in pets being sent to exercise, and both cats and dogs need pets is because they can be messy. Pet is fully aware of the level and scale of shelters, or even worse,” says Michelle plenty of affection and attention. If the owners know grooming and cleaning up commitment. If that’s the case, consider Le Long, PD Insurance head of NZ pet gift recipient isn’t prepared to make 4. Expect lifestyle changes after their fur baby is part of the deal. adopting a pet from a shelter like operations. the effort, the pet will suffer. Did we mention pets need attention? Does the potential recipient of a HUHA. HUHA NZ says it receives almost 3. Pets cost money This means the lifestyle of a new pet gifted pet know what’s required? And Many fur babies need homes. This 100 calls per month from Kiwis wanting Just like humans need a doctor’s visit owner will change. are they prepared to take on the work could be your chance to save a life, assistance from the shelter because they every so often, so do pets. “We call our pets fur babies for a as well as the love and cuddles? avoiding animal farms and puppy need to give up a pet. This number In an emergency, such costs can reason because, just like children, they 7. Not to be sneezed at scams. increases after Christmas, when new skyrocket. And costs are significant need care,” says Michelle. Plenty of folks have allergies. Some 10. Don’t get it wrong pet parents realise the additional costs even when vet bills aren’t taken into That includes no more spur-of-the- to cats and dogs. Even if they’re not the With tens of thousands of abandoned and level of commitment involved. account. moment shooting away for a weekend. direct recipient of a gifted pet, others animals going into shelters every year, HUHA founder Carolyn Press- Recent PD Insurance research shows First, book a sitter or place at the kennels in the household could get the sniffles the truly sad thing is that some started McKenzie advises that people busting the most common spend on pets each or cattery. And bring a wallet. or more. life as a gifted pet. Bringing them into to give someone a pet should consider year, excluding vet bills - food, toys, 5. Renting? Pets just made it “Be aware of this reality,” says a caring family is one of the greatest giving a gift voucher from an animal boarding, grooming, etc. - is harder Michelle. “It could adversely affect home presents you can give - to the recipient shelter instead. $500-$1000 (34 per cent of If you give a pet to a person who harmony.” and to the pet. “Any good shelter will refund them respondents), followed by less than rents, it could make life a whole lot 8. Getting the snip However, giving a pet to someone if the gift recipient realises they’re not $500 (28 per cent) then $1000-$2500 harder for them. Most pets are desexed. Many animals unprepared to put in the time, money ready to own a pet after being taken (24 per cent). “Most rentals have a ‘no pets’ policy. can be a handful if not and unexpected and effort to fully experience the joy of through the adoption process. Multiply those annual costs by 20 Finding accommodation is harder for litters can make life very difficult – a fur baby can have severe “We urge anyone considering giving then add vet bills - which are significantly pet owners; bear this in mind before another factor to bear in mind if the idea consequences for the animal. a pet as a Christmas present to carefully higher if an owner doesn’t have pet considering gifting a pet. of a pet present crosses your mind. Be sure your gift will receive ample think through any pitfalls as well as the insurance - and the lifetime cost of a Also consider the gift of pet Perhaps consider getting it desexed love and care, and it will no doubt give many positives,” says Michelle. pet becomes clearer. insurance along with it, to cover damage before putting a big red bow on. the same in return.

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The discoloration is created WLife Saving New Zealand Zealand beaches and SLSNZ chief by the current picking up sand in the (SLSNZ) is asking Kiwis to consider executive Paul Dalton says it’s vital for water as it moves out to sea.” beach safety when purchasing beach every Kiwi to memorise the ‘Three Rs’ Mick says the location of rips can activity-based gifts. for surviving a rip before heading to the be difficult to predict — some recur in The national charity has compiled a beach this summer. the same place but others can appear “shopping list” of common beach “Our volunteer Surf Lifeguards and disappear suddenly and without activity-themed gifts, along with tips for across the country have already warning. He says that, while rips are helping your wha¯nau member enjoy conducted a number of rip-related particularly common around rocky their new hobby safely. rescues this patrol season,” says Paul. headlands, beachgoers should always “Covid-19 travel restrictions mean “Recent data tells us rips are one of err on the side of caution. many families are planning ‘staycations’ the main causes of incidents and fatal “The surest way to avoid getting this summer and we’re anticipating drownings on New Zealand beaches. caught in a rip is to stay out of the water some big numbers at many of our local Stand Up Paddling offers inexpensive Make sure he includes fins and an It’s also worth noting that, over the last if you’re unsure of the conditions or beaches,” says SLSNZ chief executive courses throughout the country. attached leash! A leash that’s attached 10 years, 39 per cent of fatal drownings your own physical limits,” says Mick. Paul Dalton. Sea Kayak: Does your love one own to the boogie board means your child in the coastal environment (up to 1km “Choose a lifeguarded beach where Paul says beach activity gear can a lifejacket or PFD (personal floatation will have a flotation device if they get off shore) occurred on surf beaches, possible and swim between the flags — make for a great Christmas gift but that device)? If not, definitely include one as into difficulty in the water — and fins which are notorious for rips.” Surf Lifeguards are constantly it’s important to keep your loved one’s part of their gift — it could save their will give them extra kicking power so A rip is a narrow body of water monitoring the conditions and won’t safety top of mind when making a life if they get into trouble on the water. they can swim back to shore. moving out to sea like a river. These put flags out where a rip is present.” purchase. They’ll need two forms of waterproof Fishing Gear: Is someone in your currents are caused by complex The Three Rs: “Our volunteer Surf Lifeguards know communication as well, such as a hand- wha¯nau keen to try rock fishing? If interactions between the ocean and the RELAX and float to conserve your how fun beach-based activities can be… held VHF radio, a PLB (personal locator you’re looking at buying them the gear shape of the sea bed. energy: Stay calm, relax and float. The but they’re also acutely aware of how beacon) or a cell phone in a waterproof for Christmas, be sure to include a “The bigger the waves coming into rip will not pull you under the water and quickly things can go wrong,” he says. lanyard bag. For more sea kayaking lifejacket — and make sure they wear the beach, the more water that has to is just taking you for a ride offshore. “It’s our goal to make sure Kiwis stay safety tips, check out the KASK (Kiwi it! This will help keep them afloat if move back out to sea, so the stronger Try to fight the urge to swim back to safe on our coastlines this summer and Association of Sea Kayakers) website. they’re swept off the rocks. the rip,” says Paul. shore against the current — this will use you can help by making sure your loved If they’re new to sea kayaking, then Inflatable Pool Toys: This includes “Rips pose a risk to swimmers up energy that you need to stay afloat one is set up with the right knowledge consider signing them up for a course inflatable doughnuts, unicorns and because they can quickly take people until help arrives. Most people can float and the right gear.” — or link them up with an experienced flamingos, etc., as well as old-fashioned out of their depth and cause them to for a lot longer than they can swim! Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP): If friend or family member who can show inner tubes and lilos…but the key word panic when they realise they can’t swim RAISE your hand to signal for you’re gifting someone a SUP, make them the ropes. here is “pool.” Every summer, volunteer against the current. People often fear help: Signal for help by putting your sure it comes with a leash that’s right Surf Board: Surfing New Zealand Surf Lifeguards spend hours rescuing they’ll be taken right out to sea, even hand up to attract attention from for the conditions. Your loved one will recommends lessons for first-time people who’ve been swept out to sea though rips normally end at the edge lifeguards, surfers or someone on the need a different leash for SUPing in the surfers, before choosing a board. on inflatable pool toys. Even on the of the surf zone.” beach who can get help. surf, for instance, as opposed to SUPing Surfing lessons make a great gift. You’ll calmest of beaches, an off-shore breeze SLSNZ national coastal safety RIDE the rip until it stops and you in rivers or harbour mouths. While find a list of approved surf schools on will sweep you out to sea very quickly. manager, and seasoned Surf Lifeguard, can swim back to shore or help you’re at it, make sure they’re set up the Surfing NZ website. If Santa’s delivering an inflatable pool Dr Mick Kearney, says there are several arrives: Remain floating until the with a lifejacket or PFD (personal If you are buying a surfboard, get toy, please make sure it stays home things beachgoers can look for to help current weakens. Many rips will floatation device). Check out www. some advice at a surf shop to choose when you head to the beach. identify a rip, including calm patches circulate and bring you back into supsafe.nz for more info on how to pick the best option for your loved one based Sunscreen: Sunscreen makes a great in the surf. shallower waters closer to the shore the right leash, as well as other great on their age, size and level of surfing stocking-stuffer! Just make sure it’s “A patch in the surf with fewer where you may be able to stand. Only SUP safety tips. experience — and don’t forget a quality SPF30 or higher and look for AS/NZ breaking waves might look safe to swim if and when the current has subsided, Is your loved one an experienced leash/leg-rope is essential for safe 2604 standard on the label. in, but this is often a clear sign that a and you are sure you can swim to the SUP user? If the answer is “no,” then surfing. For more safety tips, visit SLSNZ’s rip is present,” says Mick. nearest point on the shore, should you consider signing them up for a course Boogie Board: Is Santa getting the Beach Safety Messages page, or “If you see areas of deeper, darker attempt to swim to safety. as part of their gift too. New Zealand kids a boogie board for Christmas? check the Safer Boating website.

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Safe & happy holidays and a wonderful 2021 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement 15 Growing passionfruit is a delicious pleasure

assionfruit are a tasty summer fruit, enjoyed in Pdesserts, smoothies and salads; or how I devour them — simply cut in half and eaten straight out of their purple shell. Passionfruit are climbers and need a strong trellis or structure to climb across. They’ll flourish up a fence of a sunny vege plot, or garden shed. This makes them a popular addition to an already full garden, as they take up relatively little ground ‘real estate’. Passionfruit are pretty easy to grow but do require a bit of patience. They typically don’t fruit until 12-18 months after you’ve planted them. entirely happy with your won’t continue to ripen once Which makes it extra delivery, we will replace them. picked. satisfying to pick your own juicy When you’ve got your Passionfruit can be quite passionfruit straight from the seedlings, plant them roughly susceptible to aphids and other garden; especially when you see 2m apart, and apply some bugs, which can cause leaf curl. their price in the shops. mulch to keep the weeds at bay, Spraying neem oil will help, or Passionfruit prefer a sunny, and to help retain water. try garlic, cooking oil and water frost-free climate, growing well You’ll want to train your vine combo spray for a more natural in the northern regions of New vertically up to the top level of alternative. Zealand, including Gisborne and your climbing structure. A healthy vine can easily Nelson. Encourage it by pinching off the produce over 100 fruit a season. They like a fertile, free- laterals, so it grows a strong If you’re lucky enough to be from the team at Power Chill. draining spot in your garden, vertical leader. overloaded, remember the pulp and will thrive with lots of added Then when it reaches your freezes well in ice cubes too. We will be closed from 5pm December 23rd and back again on nutrients and regular watering, desired height, pinch off the top After fruiting, prune back January 5th 2021. especially when they start of the main vine to let its side your vine a lot to overwinter. fruiting. arms reach out in both Even vines that have seemingly Our on call staff will be available through the break for urgent Once you’ve found your directions. died can easily resprout and refrigeration breakdowns. perfect spot, prepare the soil by Come late spring, your vine flourish, year after year. digging in some compost, and should bloom with striking A strong vine can last around Thank you for your business through 2020 and we look forward to slow-release fertiliser. purple flowers. These mature seven years, but as they will peak working with you in 2021. You can grab your into fruit, but can still take a in fruit around 2-3 years, it’s best passionfruit seedlings from couple of months to ripen. to not leave it until they’ve Awapuni Nurseries online shop You’ll know they are ready passed their best, to plant new and have them delivered direct when their dark purple skin vines. to your door. We guarantee begins to wrinkle slightly. And Happy gardening, Call 0800 868 250 satisfaction, so if you’re not unlike other fruits, passionfruit Henri Ham 437 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3800

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