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Issue 37 Hamilton March The Hamilton & Waikato Lifestyle Magazine for those in the Prime of their lives!

A Warm Welcome Successful Breeding Waikato Drought & for City’s Newest Season for the Tara-Iti Adverse Event for Sports Park Primary Sector

also inside Trivia, History, Recipes, Humour, Prizes, Crossword, Events, Advice, Entertainment, News, Gardening, Brain-Teasers, Health, Cars, Shows, And Much More! How Often Should You Clean Your Carpets?

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Contact Romano Manuel – 022 045 4892, romano@ manuelmedianz.com, www.manuelmedianz.com Issue 37 PRIME HAMILTON | PRIME TAURANGA March 2020

From the Editors Welcome to the March edition of Prime Hamilton! As we move into autumn the ongoing drought in the Waikato In this edition, as well as stories relating to the is still the most tangible discomfort in our communities. drought and the coronavirus, we also focus on what’s Our rivers fl ows show record low levels and recently the happening in Hamilton, as well as our regular features government has declared drought conditions in Waikato. and an article on the formation of New Zealand. The spread of the corona virus is increasing across the globe and we are likely to see many more infections in We trust that you will enjoy this month’s magazine New Zealand, as well as in Hamilton. It is estimated that fl u and would like to thank our advertisers for providing kills about 500 people a year in New Zealand, so it is very us with such a diverse selection of material! important that we are prepared to deal with a disease that could be ten times more deadly than the seasonal fl u. Romano and Lisa

Prime Walks in the Waikato By Ceana Priest This Edition: OPAPAKA PĀ WALK

Climb through forest teeming with bird-life to a fortiﬁ ed pā and kūmara pit remnants. There are some pretty impressive views of the countryside too.

This walk climbs through native The storage pits are still visible on - forest to a fence line where you the slopes and would have had MAORI HISTORY: This was the FACILITIES/DOGS: No toilets / wander past wind-beaten trees timber and earth roofs to protect the site of a battle between Ngāti Hia no dogs here. to a former pā site, and amazing kūmara and tubers during winter. and a war party led by Tāne Tinorau. views of the lush Waitomo After the battle Tāne Tinorau lay HOW TO GET THERE: About 2km countryside. It’s obvious why It’s a steady climb to the top with down his dog skin cloak as a sign of before Waitomo Village on your right. this pā was occupied by Ngāti a healthy dose of stairs but as it’s peace and the area became known Hia during times of trouble in a short walk, it’s very doable with as Te Horahanga o te kahu o Taane ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ceana is the late 1700s. The steep slopes kids. There are plenty of plant Tinorau, the place where Tāne a Hamilton mum raising an explorer were a natural defence against identifi cation labels along the -Tinorau spread out his garment. called Finn who adores bugs and raiding war parties. You can still way which could motivate less splashing in forest streams. After see the ditches and where the enthusiastic explorers to try and TIME: Allow 60min return. struggling to fi nd accessible adventures, wooden palisades would have be the fi rst one to get to them. she has published family-friendly surrounded the key living areas. That worked for us! ACCESSIBILITY: Stile, steps and a guidebooks for Auckland, Central North steady climb up a well graded path. Island and Hamilton & Waikato. CONTACT: [email protected], www.outdoorkid.co.nz 3 1976 Lotus Esprit Series I By the 1970s the voluptuous shapes of sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s gave way to distinctive and futuristic wedge designs. Pointy cars like the Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Countach changed the automotive landscape. But neither one of them were ever driven by James Bond.

In The Spy Who Loved Me, the secret agent drove the white Series I Lotus Esprit hard. Yet the moment that sticks in everyone's mind is when the car transforms into a submarine after Bond jumps the car into the water. The Lotus sprouts stabilizer ﬁ ns and props, and later, it drives up onto the beach as it morphs back into a car – with beachgoers staring slack-jawed.

The legendary design house Giugiaro was tasked to create something very forward looking – they didn’t disappoint. Becoming one of the ﬁ rst "folded paper" designs, its wedge shape has become timeless. The Esprit became a the ﬂ agship for Lotus – a British icon, a masterclass in lightweight engineering and a worthy successor to the Lotus Elite.

Originally, Giorgetto Giugiaro wanted it to be called Kiwi, but Lotus cars of the time all began with the letter E. Esprit was chosen and in 1975 the ﬁ nished car was shown at the Paris Motor Show.

The fi berglass bodied car wowed spectators and drivers alike. Underneath the eye-catching silhouette was a steel backbone chassis that was strong but also light. Lotus has always been known for engineering great handling cars, and the Esprit was no diff erent off ering composure and agility. Lotus' claim of acceleration from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) may have been optimistic, as actual road tests revealed a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 8 seconds and a top speed of about 214 km/h (133 mph).

Lotus only built 894 S1s, but the Esprit became one of the longest-lived designs of all time. In 2013, SpaceX/Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk plonked down just over a million dollars to buy ‘Wet Nellie’, the white Lotus Esprit from the 1977 James Bond ﬁ lm The Spy Who Loved Me. It must amuse Musk that this car doesn’t actually have wheels and can only be driven underwater. Resuscitated Roads are Vitally Needed SMART WATER ALERT LEVELS

Motorists around the country will be welcoming the Smart Water is a partnership between Hamilton City, Waikato District & Waipa District Councils and aims to announcement from the Government of multiple foster a greater understanding and appreciation of water major roading projects being resuscitated. from source to tap and support schools, organisations “New Zealand is in desperate The only sour note for the and the community to use water sustainably. need of more modern highways AA in the programme is that in many places and it is great the extension of the Waikato news that the Government is Expressway from Cambridge responding to that,” says AA to Piarere is not included. Principal Infrastructure Adviser Barney Irvine. “This is a missed opportunity to make the most of the Some of the key roading projects investment that’s already gone that the AA is particularly glad to into the Waikato Expressway, see progress are: and to support road safety HAMILTON & WAIKATO • The Tauranga Northern Link, and economic growth in and SH2 between Te Puna Waikato, and the Upper North you're on and Omokoroa Island as a whole.” • SH1 between Otaki and Levin Meanwhile, Barney says the No sprinklers • SH1 between Whangarei announcement brings much- Hand-held hosing anytime and Marsden Point needed balance to transport investment, after funding Applies to residents of Tauwhare, Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Te Kowhai, Newstead/Eureka, Stonebridge area & Hutchinson Road only (as water is supplied “Those three highways have been for building and maintaining by Hamilton City Council). For the rest of Waikato District, no water restrictions. some of the highest risk roads in roads has been under the country for decades. The two pressure over the last couple stretches of SH1 and SH2 from of years due to more transport west of Tauranga to Katikati had spending going into other 35 fatal crashes and 62 serious areas. crashes between them over WAIPĀ ﬁ ve years. “Driving is still the main way that people and goods move you're on “Other recent expressway around in New Zealand and it’s projects like in Waikato and crucial that we keep investing Kapiti have shown that once a in upgrading the many roads No use of outside water systems new, modern highway is built the around the country Applies to residents of Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Kaipaki, Ōhaupō & surrounding fatal crashes all but disappear that aren’t up to areas only. Cambridge & Kihikihi are on Alert Level 1. Sprinklers allowed and serious crashes drop the standard they 6-8am and 6-8pm. Hand-held hosing any time. signiﬁ cantly as well.” should be.” 4 Think outsourcing your laundry, house cleaning or even dinner making.

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5 Prime Crossword Answers page 34

Across Down 1 Puts on 1 Disorderly revelry 5 Welt 2 Approves 9 A black tea 3 Neither ___ 10 Relative magnitudes 4 Charred 12 A kind of macaw 5 Small songbird 13 Mistake 6 Sincere 14 Cheer 7 Courtyards 15 Not just walking 8 Kings of the jungle 17 Scheme 9 Remits 19 Not diﬃ cult 11 Unrestrained revelry 20 Makes changes to 16 Inuit boat 22 Roman deity 18 Reasonable 25 A creative person 21 Attempting 29 Economic independence 22 Lipids 31 Consumer Price Index 23 Hearing-related 32 Clan 24 Practical 33 Homeric epic 26 Cake frosting 35 French for "Room" 27 Straddles 36 A stupid foolish person 28 Neat 37 Scallion 30 Stink 38 Performance bookings 34 52 in Roman numerals

3. I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. 5. During World War II, the mathematician Prime Brain Teasers Who am I? Abraham Wald was asked to help with Answers on page 34 determining which parts of the allied 4. A bus driver was heading down a street in forces’ planes must be armoured Hamilton. He went right past a stop sign 1. What do the letter T and an island have in better. After examining the surviving without stopping, turned left where there common? American planes, he noticed that there was a “no left turn” sign, and went the wrong were many holes in the fuselage, and 2. A man is sitting in his cabin in way on a one-way street. Then he went on very few in the engines. After careful Christchurch. Three hours later he gets out the left side of the road past a cop car. Yet, thinking, he suggested that the armour of his cabin in Auckland. How is this possible? he didn’t break any traﬃ c laws. Why not? on the engines must be improved. Why?

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Road safety is about helping people feel safe while The course is for people who have been driving getting from one place to another. This may involve for most of their lives and might need a bit of walking, cycling, e-bikes, scooter or skates. an update on changes to road rules, defensive driving tips, intersections and roundabout rules, A Road Safety Co-ordinator has many responsibilities, medication and driving, and rural and urban from setting up child car restraint checks, supporting driving. The course does not involve any on schools with walking school buses or their road road instruction, tests or assessments. safety plans, cycle safety, driver licencing programs, driver refresher courses and setting up campaigns Anyone with concerns around road safety are covering seat belt use, distraction, speed, alcohol welcome to contact their local road safety and drugs, roads and roadsides. co-ordinator at their local district council.

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8 FRANKTON TOWN HALL – Used as a roller skating rink. Date 4th August 1978 FOUNTAIN AT HAMILTON GARDENS – This fountain is at the entrance to the Victorian Flower Garden at Hamilton Gardens. Houses can be seen on the far side of Cobham Drive. Date 22nd August 1979

DENNIS FIRE ENGINES AT HAMILTON FIRE STATION – HAMILTON COMEDY CLUB – The Hamilton Comedy Club was formed Hamilton Fire Station – 1924 and 1916 Dennis ﬁ re engines. 1924 model on the left in 1899 and had several local notable members including Tom Jolly, is the smaller of the two and is ﬁ tted with a 350 gpm (gallons per minute, A.S. Brewis and R.E. Manning. Date c. 1900 or 1591 litres per minute) pump. Date c. 1924

BOATING LAKE ROTOROA – F R Frear and Mrs Bathgate in a boat rented TRAIN CROSSING VICTORIA STREET – Date 5th April 1957 from the bearded man at Hamilton Lake (Lake Rotoroa). Rowing boats were available for hire at 1 shilling per hour. Date c. 1910

9 Barbara Kuriger MP for Taranaki-King Country

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10 Barbara Kuriger MP Prime Recipe Oven As the local Member of Parliament for Taranaki-King Country one of the larger rural electorate seats in New Zealand, I get Style to travel around talking to many people, visiting communities, A modern twist to a traditional attending meeting and events. cooking method. Hangi

My passion as a Rural Provincial On a personal note, I am married INGREDIENTS METHOD MP is to ensure that the messages to Louis. We celebrated our 40th • 4 large cabbage leaves Heat oven to 180°C. and issues I hear from you are Wedding Anniversary last year. We • 2 kumara, cut into In a large bowl mix the vegetables, taken back to Parliament where have 3 children and are Grannie and 4 pieces meats, herbs, spices and oil so all are I can advocate on your behalf. Poppa to our 6 grandchildren, who • 2 potato, cut into evenly coated. The issues that face rural New certainly give us plenty of enjoyment 4 pieces Zealand are concerning and it is whilst keeping us on our toes. In a large pot of boiling water blanch • ¼ pumpkin, cut into my job to ensure these are heard, the cabbage leaves until they begin 4 pieces acknowledged and addressed. Something that may surprise some to soften. I have been the MP for Taranaki- of you is during my down time • 4 chicken thigh pieces Divide ingredients between the cabbage King Country since 2014, and am I am passionate about V8 Supercar (4 drumsticks bone leaves and roll up so all ingredients deeply honoured and privileged racing and enjoying nothing more removed) are secured inside. Place in a roasting to represent the people of this than when I have the opportunity • 4 lamb chops dish that just fi ts all of the cabbage electorate. of watching Louis as he races his • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs leaf parcels. Star Car. I am also an avid Chiefs • 2 tsp smoked paprika Pour half a cup of water into the I have a leadership role within the supporter. • 1 tbsp oil roasting dish. Cover with tin foil and National Party Caucus and one I bake for approximately 2 hours. am proud of. As the Senior Whip If you would like me to come to it is my responsibility to ensure all an event or attend a community National Party MP’s are where they meeting, please do not hesitate to should be. I cast votes on behalf of contact one of my electorate offi ces the National Party during a party in either Te Awamutu 07 870 1005 vote, approve leave absences from [email protected]. parliament when MP’s have events nz or Inglewood 06 756 6032 kuriger. during House Sitting days, and to [email protected]. ensure the day to day running of Throughout the year, I host events the National Party Caucus runs with National Party Spokespeople. smoothly. It is also a pastoral role If you would like information about ensuring that especially with the these, please do not hesitate to newer MP’s that they are OK. It is contact one of my offi ces. a huge adjustment when starting out as a new MP with signifi cant Authorised by Barbara Kuriger MP, days away from home and long Parliament Buildings, Wellington working hours.

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11 Artist impression central community area and bowling green

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Artist impression - Stanaway Apartments A beautiful place to call Home

Karaka Pines Rototuna is a retirement village where you will be ﬁ nancially better off, because you keep the capital gain upon sale. The village will feature a selection of architecturally designed homes enhanced by beautiful landscaping. At the hub will be a clubhouse where the village community comes together for socialising and recreation.

Karaka Pines Rototuna is going to be a beautiful place to call home. Find us at: Corner of Borman Road & Hare Puke Drive, Rototuna, Hamilton Our range of modern, well appointed, spacious homes are designed for retirement living. Choose from a range of two or three bedroom homes - stand alone, duplex or apartment. All this within an aesthetically pleasing village Own your retirement environment where site management will take care of maintenance and other concerns and a strong sense of community will thrive. At Karaka Pines Rototuna you receive the sale price of your unit, including the capital gain, less a 12.5 percent The community centre overlooks the village bowling green and gardens. facilities fee and a one-off refurbishment fee. This is in contrast with most villages where you only receive 70 – Bowls, petanque, billiards and a gymnasium will be on offer and a communal 80% of your original buy price. area will cater for games, cards, crafts, Melbourne Cup nights and more. Our excellent standard of service and well-designed village ensure you will be signifi cantly better off than under Parks, a golf course, cafes, a supermarket and health care are in close vicinity the traditional retirement village model. We think this is only fair. with Radius Glaisdale Aged Care facility just across the road. At Karaka Pines Rototuna you will gain the fi nancial benefi t from selling your unit. That is, you receive the selling Artist impression - Stanaway ground fl oor price, including the capital gain.

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• A weekly fee to cover the costs of living in the village This is what Home looks like • A one-off refurbishment fee covering the cost of bringing the unit to near-new condition Just as we recognise that no two residents will be the same, we know housing wants and needs will differ. And so… we’ve ensured Karaka Pines Rototuna offers a • A one-off facilities fee of 12.5 percent of your selling price. mix of housing options. You can discount the facilities fee to 10 percent of your buy price if you choose to pay this upfront, or another Our accommodation comprises a mix of stand-alone houses, duplex units and apartments. Some feature single garages, some double. Some are two-bedroom, alternative is that you can fi x the weekly fee at $100/week with the facilities fee at 25% of the sale price. some three, and there are studies too. With the apartments you have a choice of ground or fi rst fl oor. On the ground fl oor you can walk out to your patio and At Karaka Pines Rototuna you will be better off in every way. garden. On the fi rst fl oor, accessed by elevator, you can enjoy the views from a generous deck. Select what sort of home and living style best suits you.

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12 Artist impression central community area and bowling green

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13 RECOVERY STARTS HERE

As we move into 2020, it strikes me that some people will have made resolutions for the new decade to cut down their drinking. Some people will have been successful, and I am really pleased for them. However I am sure that there are some people that had the best intentions in the world, and they have struggled.

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Te Kōhanga Reo is a Māori development initiative, aimed at maintaining and strengthening Māori language and philosophies within a cultural framework. Below is the history of Te Kohanga Reo Tua Rua O Tokoroa.

Our ﬁ rst hui took place on 17 February 1984 in a classroom at Matarawa We operated out of a ‘classroom’ at Matarawa Primary School for 10 years Primary School, Tokoroa and acknowledge Derek Nimmo and Lochie Tinkler (past Headmasters).

Besides the 9 whānau; there were representatives from: We purchased the Ettrick Place Kindergarten in early 1994: • Mrs Rovina Taitoko – The Community Oﬃ ce of Māori Aﬀ airs • Upgraded and opened in July 1994 • Mrs Mary Dykstra and Mrs Sarah Coster – The Māori Women’s • Kaumaatua Te Ao Peehi Kara “blessed our Whare “Uenuku,” and formally Welfare League opened by Te Arikinui Te Atairangi Kaahu • Mr Dyer – Headmaster of Matarawa Primary School • We celebrated our 10 years as a Kohanga at the same time

There was another Kohanga Reo in Tokoroa at the time of our We purchased the Plunket Room, that was situated next to the Ettrick Place establishment (Te Kohanga Reo Tuatahi O Tokoroa). kindergarten in 1997. Were offi cially blessed and named Matanuku by Koro Matangi Hepi (after the stream that fl ows through our area). Our offi cial opening was 5 March 1984 (hence we became and still retain Te Kohanga Reo Tua Rua O Tokoroa). We are licensed for 20 over 2’s and 10 under 2’s (total 30).

Te Kohanga Reo Whakatauki Tua Rua O Tokoroa KIA MAU KI NGĀ TĀONGA TUKU IHO Ā O TĀTOU TĪPUNA KIA TŪ TANGATA AI NGĀ TAMARIKI MOKOPUNA I ROTO Kaupapa Whakahaere (Maori Language Early Childhood Service Provider) I TE AO HURIHURI KIA Ū HOKI KI TE WHANGAI I TE REO MĀORI ME NGĀ TIKANGA KIA KITEA AI I TE TINO RANGATIRATANGA O NGA TAMARIKI

Holdfast to the treasures passed down from our ancestors To enable our ‘children’ to stand tall in this ever changing world Be consistent in the delivery of our Māori language in all its entirety Wahi Noho (Physical Address): 11 Ettrick Place, Tokoroa, 3420 and unquestionable etiquette Waea Koorero (Telephone): 07 886 6520 So that our “Children” are strengthened in their ‘Self Determination’ Imera (Email): [email protected]

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20 1. Which epidemic caused 80 death in New Zealand in 1952? Hamilton Square Dance Club 2. Which town in New Zealand Prime Formed in 1975, the Hamilton Square Dance Club has celebrates Gumboot Day every been off ering a mix of Fun & Friendship Set to Music to year? people ranging from the young to the young at heart. 3. Which current politician is a former captain of the Auckland What is Square Dancing? Health & Fitness: Square Dancing Maori rugby team? will keep you fi t, both mind and Think of it as “Team Dancing”. You body. During an evening of dancing 4. Which city in New Zealand has dance in a team of eight people you could walk 5 kilometres, and a suburb called Northland? – four men & four women – set the best part about it is that you Answers on page 34 5. What is the Maori name for up in the formation of a square probably won’t realise you have the Museum of New Zealand? 8. What is the birthstone for March? (approximately 4 metres x 4 done it! metres). From this formation we 6. Into which sea does the Nile 9. One and a half litres of champagne also dance in lines and circles but Other Reasons: Friendship, fl ow? is known as a what? it is all “Square Dancing”. Team Eff ort, and general social interaction. 7. Afrikaans was developed from 10. What was the name of Ritchie While learning to Square Dance you which European language? Valens’ girlfriend? become familiar with the square Modern Square Dancing is a dance terms. From that time on, you world wide recreation which was simply follow the calls or directions` standardised in the 1970’s so that of the person at the front of the hall you can “Learn Here – Dance World An afternoon (a bit like “Simon Says”). This person Wide”, and the dancing is “called” is the “Caller”. in English no matter where you not to be missed! are in the world – Japan, Sweden, There is no “fancy footwork” and Germany...USA. Fashion Over A Teacup invites you to has been described as “Rhythmic Walking” by some of our members. How do I learn? As a rule we dance a bracket of dances called a “tip” lasting During March and early April the Join us for a Ploughman’s lunch followed by an afternoon of Fashion around 15 minutes and then rest Hamilton Square Dance Club is 12 noon, Sunday 5th April at Te Awa Life Care Village, Cambridge. a bit before dancing again. The off ering three FREE introductory For tickets please phone Marie Treleaven at Hospice Waikato on (07) 859 1260 or music comes from a wide range of nights (Thursday’s March 12th, email [email protected]. Tickets can also be purchased genres from the classics through 19th and 26th) where you can at Paper Plus Cambridge or Va Va Voom Boutique in Hamilton. to modern day including 60’s, 70’s come and ”Give It A Go”. These and Country plus many more. nights will be followed by a 10 week $60pp Although traditionally the dress course starting Thursday April included petticoats and bolo ties 2nd). All nights are in the Frankton (and lot of members still love to Primary School Hall on Rifl e Range wear this), these days we are a lot Rd, starting at 7.30pm and going more relaxed and smart casual through to 9.30pm. If you would is the order of the day! like to see what Square Dancing is all about come and see us at the Why should I Square Dance? Hamilton Gardens on the Round Lawn between 1pm and 3pm Today’s The reasons are many and varied! on Sunday March 8th. We look forward to seeing you there! Recreation: When you enter the square dance hall you leave your SQUARE DANCING For more info phone cares and worries of everyday 0800 8 2 Square life behind you. or fi nd us on Modern Music Intellect & Challenge: Your brain, as Facebook well as your feet, will be kept active. Hamilton Square Dancing stimulates your Square Casual Dress thinking and the challenge results Dance from not knowing what the caller Club. Fun & Challenging will call next! The New Social Network WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT ….. TRY SQUARE DANCING TODAY!

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21 Expedition Reveals the Violent Birth of Earth’s Hidden Continent Zealandia, Forged in a Ring of Fire By Rupert Sutherland (Professor of tectonics and geophysics, Victoria University of Wellington) and Gerald Dickens (Professor, Rice University)

Three years ago, the identifi cation of Zealandia as a continent made global headlines. Now, newly published results from our scientifi c drilling expedition reveal the largely submerged Zealandia continent, which stretches across fi ve million square kilometres beneath the southwest Pacifi c Ocean, was shaped by two tectonic events.

First it was ripped away from Australia The evidence remains compelling that this is at At about that time, two other sites became submerged and Antarctica, and then it was carved least part of the answer to how the geography of into deeper water, and then the whole region subsided by forces that started the Pacifi c Ring Zealandia formed. But detailed surveys during an additional kilometre to its present depth. These of Fire. the 1990s and 2000s, carried out to establish dramatic changes in northern Zealandia, an area sovereignty over the Zealandia continental mass about the size of India, coincided with buckling of rock Zealandia has an unusual geography for by New Zealand, Australia and France, suggested layers (known as strata) and the formation of underwater a continent. More than half the surface other contributing factors. volcanoes throughout the western Pacifi c. area of Earth’s other six continents are composed of low-lying land and shallow In 2017, we led a nine-week expedition into The expedition drilled for samples at six sites, marked seas, and they have relatively narrow the southwest Pacifi c as part of the International on this map with stars. IODP, Author provided mountain ranges and steep continental Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), with 32 slopes in the deep ocean. scientists on board the research vessel JOIDES Resolution. Our aim was to unravel In contrast, Zealandia is mostly hidden why Zealandia is so diff erent from the beneath more than one kilometre of other continents. water and could be classifi ed as more than 90% continental slope. This makes Our newly published results have been drawn it a challenge to explore. from that expedition, where we collected new samples and sought to test our hypothesis that The fi rst scientifi c drilling expedition formation of the Pacifi c Ring of Fire played to sample in the area where we now a key role in shaping Zealandia. know Zealandia is took place in 1972 between Australia, New Zealand and We collected sediment cores from up to 864 New Caledonia. The results suggested metres beneath the seabed at six sites far away tectonic forces stretched and thinned from land or shallow water. At the deepest site, Zealandia’s crust until it was ripped the water was fi ve kilometres deep and our from the ancient supercontinent drill weighed 300 tonnes. We used fossils from Gondwana about 85 million years ago, three of the sites to show northern Zealandia during the time of dinosaurs. This became much shallower and likely even had created a deep ocean: the Tasman Sea. land areas between 50 and 35 million years ago.

The Pacifi c Ring of Fire is a zone of volcanoes and earthquakes running along the west coasts of north and south America, past Alaska and Japan, and then through the western Pacifi c to New Zealand. The violent geological activity in this zone refl ects deeper unrest at the boundaries of tectonic plates, caused by “subduction processes” – where one tectonic plate converges on another and sinks back deep into the earth.

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24 COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) With it’s ﬁ rst case of the COVID-19 identiﬁ ed at the end of February, New Zealand is now in the “containment phase” of dealing with this worldwide epidemic.

The outbreaks in Italy and Iran, along with a large ‘Our Technical Advisory Group will assess the evolving The chances of community outbreak one in South Korea in late February, have convinced global situation and what actions the Ministry needs remained low, the ministry said, and many epidemiologists that attempts to keep the to take to respond to the changing situation and to public risk from the new infection was virus contained within China have run their course; support New Zealand’s overall response to COVID-19,’ being well managed because of the it will now spread from second countries to third says the Ministry’s Director of Public Health Dr public messaging, awareness of Covid-19 countries and on around the world. Caroline McElnay. and public health response to managing cases and contacts. Globally, at the beginning of march, more than 90 Dr McElnay says she also wants to emphasise the 000 people in over 75 countries have been infected. need for people to ring ahead if they are concerned Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 Over 3000 have died, the majority in China’s Hubei they may have COVID-19. number, 0800 358 5453, is free and province. Studies suggest that the number of available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. people who have left China carrying the disease is ‘It’s really important that we continue to take More than 5 thousand people have signifi cantly higher than would be inferred from the a precautionary approach to suspected cases. now registered with Healthline as being cases so far reported to have cropped up elsewhere, in self-isolation and we are regularly ‘If you have recently returned from a country or region strongly suggesting that the virus’s spread has checking on their wellbeing and welfare. internationally with recent increase in cases and have been underestimated. The Economist reports that a fever, diffi culty breathing or a cough it’s important some public-health offi cials still talk in terms of the you ring Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 number fi rst window for containment coming closer and closer or ring your general practice before making a visit and to closing. In reality, it seems to have slammed shut. potentially putting others at risk,’ says Dr McElnay.

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Huge thanks to our European forefathers from where this now wide spread (in every sense) vegetable was ﬁ rst developed. Being relatively easy to grow from seed or seedling, in composted and nutrient dense soil, even the beginner gardener can see a good harvest for their eﬀ orts.

POLLINATION When it comes to pollination there can be a few challenges. Here’s a bit more info: One of the issues you can fi nd if pollination isn’t Zucchini produce male and female fl owers, happening is that your fruit will begin to grow, and with the female fl owers producing fruit. then start to rot at the end before growing to full size. Once the male fl owers open and release This means that the pollen hasn’t been able to travel their pollen, they fall off . Female fl owers down the seed path within the growing fruit. This (which grow into zucchini) need to be happened with one of my plants this season, and I got pollinated by male fl owers. If bees aren't out my cotton buds and did a little hand pollinating to in abundance you can do this by hand by help things along. The fruit soon righted themselves rubbing the pollen from the male fl ower and we’re off to a good harvest for this plant. onto the female fl ower.

Garden Planting Garden Harvesting For the fi rst time ever in my garden I’ve planted a Compared to last month my harvest is telling second round of tomato seedlings. (Partly because a completely diff erent story. The very dry some of my fi rst ones have just not survived in conditions are taking a huge toll on my tomatoes the dry heat.) I think there’s an opportunity for with some just curling up on me. How are yours an autumn harvest. You could also put in more faring? The dwarf beans I sowed from seed are cucumber and zucchini seedlings. Now is also now beginning to fl ower which is promising, and a good time to sow a later set of leek seedlings I’m still picking zucchini, cucumber and the last and spring onions for a late winter harvest. of my summer kohlrabi and spring onions.

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Summer Fruit and Zucchini Ice Cream Sorbet RECIPE of the Month Anyone with zucchini in the garden will relate to the struggle to use them as fast as they grow. Even with cooking them every night, passing them on to the neighbours, we still have more than we can Recipe by Nicola Galloway deal with. Here’s an ice cream sorbet recipe featuring zucchini. Perfect in this hot dry weather, and a of Homegrown Kitchen good one to keep up your sleeve for those times of over-abundance. In season zucchini adds a silky, almost sorbet like texture. Best when using smaller zucchini and peeled ﬁ rst, for a milder ﬂ avour.

Ingredients 1 cup frozen berries (any mix you have to hand will do) 2-3 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup 1 cup frozen peach or plum slices cup cream or coconut cream ½ cup frozen zucchini slices 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method 1. Place the berries, peach, plum and zucchini 3. Scoop soft serve ice cream straight slices in a food processor and leave for 10 or into bowls to enjoy. so minutes to soften slightly. 4. If you want to store ice cream for 2. Add the honey, cream and vanilla and blend later, pour into a sealable container until smooth. QUICK TIP: If the fruit initially and freeze. Allow to soften a little jumps around the machine, leave a little before serving. For larger settings the longer to soften more before blending. recipe also doubles well. 26 Currently Under Development at Hamilton Gardens Following the successful openings of two new gardens this summer, Hamilton Gardens is continuing to grow. Visitors have been enthralled by the quirky Surrealist Garden and swept up in the wild romance of the Picturesque Garden, the newest additions to the Fantasy Collection at Hamilton Gardens. And more is yet to come. You may’ve spotted the construction underway on the new gardens at the western end of the Enclosed Gardens, near to the Mansﬁ eld Garden. Some still have several years of work ahead, but it is expected that the next garden to open, in 2021, will be the Ancient Egyptian Garden.

Pasifika Garden A tall glasshouse will enclose the Pasiﬁ ka Garden, a microclimate showcasing productive plants from the South Paciﬁ c. It will also feature a Samoan fale afalau (shelter).

Medieval Garden Evoking Europe’s 13th century, this cloistered courtyard will showcase plants used in medieval times for medicinal purposes. There’ll also be a glimpse into a minimalist monastic garden.

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Mirren stars in new thriller McKellen, 80, also recalled how ‘The Good Liar’ alongside Sir working in ensemble casts Ian McKellen, but the 80-year- helped him develop his skills A Warm Welcome for City’s Newest old thespian has reservations in the early phase of his career. about the special eff ect, admitting he was made to He said: “I began acting Sports Park look more youthful in one professionally in a company Hamilton’s newest sports park – Korikori Park – in North Rototuna of the ‘X Men’ fi lms and the that did a lot of plays together, was offi cially opened with a special community event. results were disappointing. it’s always about the people you work with.” Ian recalled: “Patrick Stewart Complete with musical “This is a $6 million project delivered and I were made younger in entertainment, including a Kapa as part of the Hamilton City Council’s one of the X Men movies Haka performance by students current 10-year plan. It refl ects our and it looked ridiculous.” of Rototuna High School, sports commitment to meeting the needs demonstrations from the Waikato of our sporting community as well Bay of Plenty Football club, food as providing green recreational space trucks, face painting and kite fl ying – for all Hamiltonians.” families gathered to enjoy a summer afternoon in the new park. Korikori Park is located opposite indoor sports facility The Peak and includes fi ve Following a Whakatau, led by Matua full sized football fi elds, including one Piripi Matika of Ngaati Wairere, full sand carpet, two cricket ovals and Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate walking paths. It is part of the central welcomed those in attendance and hub of what will be the Rototuna Village. spoke of the park’s importance for the city. The park’s name ‘Korikori’ means ‘wriggle’ and refers to the wriggling of the tuna “I’m really thrilled to have this high- (eels) of the area, which was previously a class sports park now open for use lake, swamp and wetlands. Korikori also in Hamilton. It’s a great play space refers to the way people play and move for friends and family to enjoy! It’s over the space. perfect for informal recreation and fun and will become home to a The next stage of the park’s development range of sporting codes like football, will begin this year and includes the cricket, volleyball and lacrosse,” says construction of changing rooms, public Mayor Southgate. toilets and a groundsman shed.

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30 A Dinosaur rEvolution is Coming to Waikato Museum Visitors to Waikato Museum will be the ﬁ rst in New Zealand to see the latest international exhibition about dinosaurs that has already wowed thousands of Australians.

Opening on Saturday 7 March, Dinosaur To add to the excitement Waikato Museum launched an ‘early bird’ GrabOne special deal for the ﬁ rst rEvolution: Secrets of Survival unveils the latest 50 large family passes (two adults and up to four children) to be sold at $25 instead of the normal research about these extraordinary creatures admission price of $40. “It’s a great deal for the ﬁ rst 50 lucky families, so we expect those tickets will that ruled the earth until 65 million years ago. be snapped up fast,” says Ms Meecham.

This family-friendly exhibition uses life-sized The exhibition runs from 7 March until 14 June, and Waikato animated models, skeletons, fossils and dig pits Museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm. to show the bizarre and complex way in which dinosaurs evolved – and what we now know about their appearance from fossils found in China, including the spikes, quills, protofeathers and feathers that covered their skin.

Visitors can see what Tyrannosaurus Rex may have really looked like, and ﬁ nd out about the clash of evolutionary strategies from which only the smallest dinosaurs would ﬂ y away to survive extinction!

Created by Gondwana Studios in Australia, the exhibition has been breaking attendance records across the Tasman. It attracted more than 57,000 visitors to the South Australian Museum while on display there, more than double the museum’s previous record of 27,000.

Waikato Museum Director Cherie Meecham says: “It’s a thrill to be the ﬁ rst to bring this exhibition and its fascinating new information about dinosaurs to New Zealand.

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