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Commuter train on track for trials Quick
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The new Hamilton-Auckland com-
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out the tracks in August and CONTACT US
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Once trial runs are complete, Hamilton
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carriages get on the rails, a bless- call 0800 287 322.
ing with iwi, dignitaries and key land is not the objective that we diesel train and get on to the wifi and other operations.
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Vercoe said the fledgling ser- Saturday. The route will start million and includes the re- Vercoe said.
vice could be electrified in future from Frankton Station and travel development work at the The project is led by the Wai- NZ MEDIA COUNCIL
and rerouted to follow the Wai- via Rotokauri and Huntly Station Rotokauri, Frankton and Huntly kato Regional Council, working This paper adheres to the principles
kato Expressway. before terminating at Papakura stations, work developing a main- with KiwiRail, Hamilton City of the New Zealand Media Council.
‘‘A diesel train taking 88 Station in South Auckland. tenance facility at Te Rapa, rolling Council, Waikato District Council To find out more or complain visit
minutes from Hamilton to Auck- ‘‘At Papakura, you get off the stock refurbishment, ticketing, and Auckland Transport. mediacouncil.org.nz.neighbourly.co.nz AUGUST 5, 2020, HAMILTON PRESS 3
Nexus between blaze and troubled childhood
PHILLIPA YALDEN always inherent risk to firefight-
ers that attend.
Twelve days after getting out of Osborne’s two previous
jail, Piripi Osborne set a fire that convictions for arson warranted
caused an estimated $4 million an uplift of six months. Osborne
worth of damage to a central was sentenced to 12 months
Hamilton building. imprisonment in January 2019
Osborne was sent back to jail and it was 12 days after his
for three years and four months release the fire was set.
last week after earlier pleading She gave a full 25 per cent dis-
guilty to one charge of arson in count for an early guilty plea.
Hamilton District Court. In considering Osborne’s
During sentencing, the court background, Judge Kim Saun-
heard that Osborne had set fire ders found there is a nexus
to a stack of wooden pallets at the between Osborne’s childhood
back of an unoccupied commer- and his offending.
cial building in central Hamil- Osborne had a ‘‘stable and
ton. loving’’ environment living with
The incident happened on his grandparents until the age of
December 15 last year, court 9. After the death of his
documents show, and resulted in grandparents, Osborne was
a blaze that burned into the roof exposed to a violent and abusive
of the building beside the former life where alcohol and drug use
Munns Menswear building on were present as well as gang
Victoria St. associations.
More than 20 firefighters Judge Saunders said the
attended the fire that took two report states Osborne wants to
hours to get under control. become a builder and ‘‘that is a
Flames sent plumes of black good goal’’.
smoke into the skies on that ‘‘In order for you to be able to
Sunday afternoon. follow through you will need a
The fire caused significant lot of counselling.
damage provisionally estimated ‘‘There is a path forward but
to be about $4m, Judge Kim that means you will need some
Saunders said. intensive release conditions
Referring to the cultural when you are released including
report, defence lawyer Gerard a residential rehabilitation pro-
Walsh said Osborne speaks posi- gramme.’’
tively about his life up until he She gave an end 40 per cent
was 9, when his grandfather discount for personal and miti-
died. Then things went downhill. The fire in central Hamilton on December 15, 2019. gating factors before sentencing
‘‘It’s hard to imagine a more Osborne to three years and four
disastrous path has been left to a realm of three years was appro- raised in a cultural report would at four and a half years. She months jail, reminding him that
9-year-old than what was left to priate. warrant a discount in noted the commercial premises there is another way to get a
his young man.’’ Crown prosecutor Bernadette sentencing. were unoccupied, but significant good bed and meals apart from
He said an end sentence in the Vaili accepted that matters The judge started sentencing damage did occur and there is jail.
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Guilty pleas over family’s escape bid
PHILLIPA YALDEN leader, Billy Te Kahika, was asked
to leave the youth court hearing.
A family who allegedly escaped an Under the Oranga Tamariki
isolation hotel in Hamilton to go Act anyone wanting to be present
and view the body of the children’s during Youth Court proceedings
father have admitted to the charge must have permission from the
in court. judge and be whanau of a person
A 37-year-old woman and her appearing.
children aged 18, 17, 16 and 12 Te Kahika earlier approved a
absconded from the Distinction press release from his political
Hotel on Garnett Ave on the even- party saying he would be
ing of Friday, 24 July. attending the hearing in the Ham-
None can be named for legal ilton District Court in ‘‘solidarity’’
reasons under jurisdiction of the of the family.
Youth Court. Te Kahika told the judge that
They had flown over from he had whanaungatanga con-
Brisbane after the children’s nections with the whanau and had
father suffered a stroke and died driven down from Auckland to be
on July 20. ‘‘present and observe’’.
They applied for compassion- Judge Cocurullo said that
ate consideration for leave to view although Te Kahika had repres-
their fathers body prior to the ented himself well and had well
funeral. meaning sentiments, he could not
At 6.40pm the woman allegedly help thinking there was a ‘‘pre-
opened a window at the hotel and dominance’’ of political interest in
absconded. the media release issued in an
Four of the family members, election cycle.
including the mother, were swiftly ‘‘I am concerned that Mr Te
arrested in Hamilton. The 17-year- Kahika has not had any formal
old, a boy, made it to Auckland connection with these people
where he spent time with his before this court case and the
father’s body. media release is quite a clear illus-
The 37-year-old mother first tration that at the heart of him
appeared at the Hamilton Youth being present is in part, a political
Court charged with breaching the A family of five escaped from Hamilton’s Distinction Hotel on July 24. MARK TAYLOR/STUFF agenda.’’
Coronavirus Health Act notice on His request to be present was
the Saturday morning. ment and a fine of up to $4000. sentencing in Auckland in through youth advocates they refused.
Three teenagers were also In court on Wednesday the August. were not denying the charge. Each The escapees are not the first to
charged with failing to comply 37-year-old, woman represented in The 18-year-old also entered a was remanded to reappear in the allegedly abscond from the
with an order made under section court by defence counsel Joe guilty plea to the one charge Youth Court at Auckland next facility.
11 of the Covid-19 public health Hamblett, pleaded guilty to the through lawyer Michael Talbot month. Previously, Martin McVicar
response act 2020 by leaving a charge. and was remanded for sentencing All were bailed to a managed allegedly escaped the same prem-
managed isolation facility. Judge Noel Cocurullo ordered in Auckland District Court in isolation facility. ises to visit a liquor store. He was
The charge carries a maximum pre-sentence reports and September. Earlier in proceedings arrested after allegedly cutting
penalty of six months’ imprison- remanded the woman on bail for Two of the youths indicated Advance NZ political party co- through fence ties to break out.
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OPINION SHOP LOCAL
Shopping in your city helps us all
VANESSA WILLIAMS
general manager, Hamilton
Central Business Association
S
hopping local, buying
local, eating local,
spending local,
experiencing local does
appear to be a theme that is
continuing to gain traction in the
marketplace.
This is fantastic to see and a
theme that I hope not only
continues, but becomes the new
buying habit.
As we all know, we are now
dealing in the new phase of life as
we know it.
There may be more pain to We’re supporting
come, with businesses and our local businesses
employees still facing a period of Stuff is joining with 2degrees
uncertainty, but there has been a Business which is offering five
flipside to this coin. $20,000 advertising packages to
The businesses that have been support local businesses in
able to rise to challenge that Auckland, Waikato and Bay of
Covid-19 placed on them are those Plenty. Businesses are invited to
capitalising on the emotion and enter and a judging panel will
genuine want of the public to Vanessa Williams is general manager of the Hamilton Central Business Association. DOMINICO ZAPATA/STUFF decide on four of the winning
support local businesses. businesses, the fifth will be decided
Statistics are showing that available, they are choosing to There has been a lot of press locally, it is a joy. We have a city by a People’s Choice vote. For a
although there are fewer use it and use it locally. this year around the benefits of to be proud of that offers a blend chance to win, enter at: 2degrees.
transactions in the city, the There are some obvious shopping locally, from the of businesses, large and small. nz/shoplocal
transactions that are occurring logistical benefits to spending economic dollar and its circular Retail offerings from thrift to
are of a higher dollar value. locally. With borders closed and flow locally, through to designer, hospitality options
This has meant when Covid-19 still rampant supporting the businesses of your from eat and run to fine dining
comparing to the same time last throughout many countries, friends and neighbours. and beauty and wellness services, economy on track and will also
year, there has actually been a supply and delivery of overseas However, one area that I do from advice to transformation. ensure that our local businesses
higher local spend. Although the goods is a growing issue. Now is not believe has got enough Your shopping, buying, eating, continue to be front of mind in a
market is naturally cautious and the locals’ time to shine, with airtime is how lucky we are to spending and experiencing local more competitive marketplace.
understandably so, for those who goods and services available on have the local business we do! It businesses will contribute Supporting local businesses
do have discretionary income the doorstep of the buying public. is not a hardship to have to spend towards keeping our local supports us all.
Waikato,
how could
$20,000 help
your business? Emma Gillard, Emma’s at Oxford,
North Canterbury - 2019 winner.
Blair Wigglesworth, Crate Clothing,
Hamilton and Mount Maunganui
- 2019 winner.
2degrees Shop Local is back for another year,
with five $20,000 advertising packages for local
businesses. With more Kiwis choosing to keep
it local, and shop local, let us know how that
money could help your business.
Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal Saran and Amy Tepavac, Hamills Fishing and
Hunting Specialists, Taupo - 2019 winners.
Luke and Rachael, Barefoot Sailing
Adventures, Bay of Islands - 2019 winners.
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FOR FAIR
FOR KIWI BUSINESS
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Backyard banter IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEIGHBOURLY AND ITS PARTNERS
Gardening good sorts sought Neighbourly is a 100 per cent
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JO MCCARROLL that helps the neighbourhoods of
EDITOR OF NZ GARDENER Aotearoa thrive. By exchanging
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Opinion: As the editor of NZ Gardener, I services in a safe and trusted way,
get to meet a lot of gardeners.
And that’s lucky for me because
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and that has actually been proved,
definitively, by peer-reviewed science. But
gardeners are also astonishingly generous, Nominate
freely sharing their expertise, time and Can you help us find New Zealand’s 2020
energy in their communities and often Gardener of the Year? Ryman Healthcare,
using their horticultural skills to try and with NZ Gardener, are on the hunt for green-
benefit the people around them. fingered good sorts – individuals or groups
At NZ Gardener we think such who have used their gardening skills to help
horticultural superheroes deserve to be other people. Head to Neighbourly to
celebrated. So for more than a decade we Aucklander Mark Dennis, left, was named nominate someone today – www.
have held an annual competition to find Gardener of the Year in 2018, and Southlander neighbourly.co.nz/goty
Kiwis who are using gardening to benefit John MacManus, above, was named Gardener
others. And we are once again on the hunt of the Year in 2019.
for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the gardeners out there making a difference ...
Year. So what sort of gardeners are we up to lift families in Southland out of that helps others recover from addiction, a and every year I am proved wrong as the
looking for? Over the years we have poverty. The volunteers offer help in a finalist in 2019. Or Sister Loyola Galvin, our nominations come in. So if you know
celebrated all sorts of incredible New variety of ways but since many families winner in 2008, who – after doing a someone who should be the Ryman
Zealanders. were struggling to put food on the table, permaculture course, aged 81 – set up a Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020, let
Take Mark Dennis, in Helensville, our John, an experienced gardener, offered to large organic garden at the Home of me know. I love reading the nominations,
2018 winner, who set up a fruit and vege grow veges that are used in the food boxes Compassion in Wellington, which she ran and talking to the finalists, and hearing
stand at his front gate to share excess distributed to 29 families in need. as a community gardening scheme for city about the amazing work they are doing –
harvests, for free, with the people in need ... Or there’s Railene Mabin in apartment dwellers who wanted to learn tirelessly, voluntarily and often over many
and in doing so started a grassroots Waipukurau, who for nearly 50 years has how to grow a few veges. years – to make New Zealand a better place
movement that saw stands set up over the opened up her Central Hawke’s Bay I wish I could tell you about all the for us all. If you know a greenfingered Kiwi
whole of New Zealand. Or there’s our 2019 gardens for PYO daffodils to raise money for finalists and winners we have had over the who deserves to be celebrated, tell us their
winner John MacManus, from Invercargill, Plunket, a finalist in 2015. Or Hone Pene, in years. The standard is so high that every story ... and we can share it with the rest of
a founding member of a volunteer group set Te Atatu, who runs a native plant nursery year I think there can’t be any more great New Zealand.
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Is it possible to be an ethical landlord?
Landlords can be ethical, or
unethical, just as less-frequently
ROB vilified investors in other asset
STOCK classes can be.
MONEY MATTERS I’ve just finished looking
through the portfolio of one
OPINION: Landlord is a dirty mainstream giant KiwiSaver fund
word to some, and if you really with nearly 150,000 people with
want to get the after-dinner savings in it.
conversation going just ask: ‘‘Is it No doubt few suspect they
unethical to be a landlord?’’ could be deemed unethical for
Some people genuinely believe their choice, but it contained a
it is. shareholding in a bank through
They see landlords as being which Jeffrey Epstein managed his
prime movers in pushing up money, despite its managers
property prices, milking the tax knowing his paedophile
system, aligning themselves with predilections, and another bank
the politics of preserving privilege, fined more than $2 billion for
and failing to maintain their money laundering.
properties to first-world standards. The fund had a shareholding in
This view sees landlords as Rio Tinto, which is to shut Tiwai
contributors to misery and Point, the world’s cleanest
keeping an underclass down. Landlording is like many legal industries. It can be done ethically, or unethically. BRADEN FASTIER/STUFF aluminium smelter. It also
It is demonstrably true that contained investments in six of the
houses let out to rent are on industry, and they genuinely can’t In every profession there are world’s largest carbon emitters.
average damper and colder than GOLDEN RULES: understand why they’re not ethical, and less ethical, ways of It had shares in a company that
homes lived in by their owners, viewed on a par with other legal, going about things, once legal makes a children’s breakfast
* Build your wealth
despite many of them having made regulated industries. minimum standards have been cereal composed of nearly 40 per
* Do it legally
their owners a fortune in capital Sure, they operate in a market met. You can open an organic, free- cent sugar.
* Ethics is a matter for your own
gains. in which the economic incentive is range, fair-trade cafe, or a fast-food It even had a few companies
conscience
It’s also demonstrably true that to secure the best return possible, joint specialising in the kinds of that own and rent out property,
home owners express higher levels minimising costs and maximising foods and drinks that have left including residential property.
of life satisfaction than renters do. landlords are an easy target for income. New Zealand one of the fattest
Because of this, it could be lazy moralists who want cartoon That’s a crime/balancing act countries in the world.
argued a country able to get more villains to blame society’s real almost every business is guilty of. For landlords the temptation CALL TO ACTION
people into owning their own failings on. It’s amazing landlords don’t can be to skimp on maintenance, Got a question for Rob Stock or an
homes will become a better place, I know many landlords feel figure more alongside the likes of and to use equity gains as leverage issue you want him to tackle?
with happier, healthier people. unloved, especially by the Labour fast-food servers, financial to buy more properties, rather Contact him by going online to
Surely, anyone participating in and Green parties, and we in the planners, corporate chief than funding upgrades to the Neighbourly and typing the name
an economic system that doesn’t media who do love a good ‘‘bad executives, tow truck drivers, properties they already own. of our newspaper into the search
work towards that could be landlord’’ story, though we also journalists, real estate agents, car And some landlords do behave bar. Click our name and select
accused of playing an unethical run plenty on bad tenant salesmen, sex workers, politicians, in ways that prevent tenants from Contact from the menu bar and
game. behaviour. and telemarketers in the lists of feeling like they have a ‘‘home’’ at ‘‘message our reporter’’ from the
But this is simplistic, and But theirs is a regulated, legal least trusted professions. all. drop-down menu.
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OLDER & BOLDER
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Get to know your neighbours Thanks, volunteers
Volunteers are the honours the
EO comment lifeblood of Age
Concern. Its reach
collective energies
and mana of all
with over 250 volunteers in
Brent Nielsen volunteers exceeds Aotearoa. They grow
Executive Officer the paid staff of 12. our people, open
Age Concern Hamilton ‘‘We want to be a minds, open hearts
premier organisation and create joy! The
Has the world got kinder? Care for for people to theme was ‘Te Hua o
others feels palpably different for We are 30 per cent busier now volunteer through,’’ te Mahi Tahi I, The
me since our lockdown earlier this than one year ago and need both says Brent Nielsen, benefit of working
year. new volunteers and people to executive officer at together’, something
At Age Concern, we hope visit, all across the Waikato, Age Concern Age Concern values
getting to know your neighbours whether that be Hamilton, towns Hamilton. ‘‘We genuinely and appreciates.
is something everyone has done. or rural areas. appreciate the rewarding A whopping number of boxes of
Neighbours are an immediate For something completely contribution volunteers make to donuts (pictured) were delivered
resource, so if you are an older different during August, Shona the lives of older people.’’ by Age Concern staff to thank
person, please take the initiative How, NZ Registered Music National Volunteer Week, June volunteers who give compassion,
to meet your neighbours. You Therapist, is providing a free 22 to 26, was a time to caring, joy and communication to
never know when their help may opportunity to connect with acknowledge the outstanding older people. As the slogan says,
be helpful. others and with music. contributions Age Concern ‘‘we do-nut know what we would
Likewise, if you live next to an Music Therapy is the planned volunteers make. The week do without you’’.
older person, be sure to introduce humans; we still need security and use of music to assist with the
yourself and keep an eye on what we still need to be part of a pack. healing and personal growth of
is happening in your streets. It’s so simple to take a minute people with identified emotional, How volunteering saved me
This applies equally to rural to just acquaint yourself with intellectual, physical or social
areas and towns or cities. neighbours and I implore each needs. Lockdown, which kicked in soon after I arrived in New Zealand, left me
As our forefathers grew up on reader to do that to make our The evidence shows the more virtually friendless in a new country. I was lonely and sad. The days felt
farms, everyone knew their communities safer and better. that people participate in dark and the nights, darker. Then, I came across an opportunity to
neighbours. Rural halls hosted If you have another hour most Community Music Therapy, the become a ‘Phone Friend’ for a lonely older person ‘waiting for their
rural events and sports facilities weeks, your time as a precious gift better everyone feels. sunshine’. My heart knew it was something I had to sign up for. I became
attracted large social crowds. to add brightness to the life of We enjoyed joy and laughter on an Age Concern Hamilton volunteer and have been calling my client, an
As farming blocks got larger another would be greatly received July 17 for our Community Music octogenarian without friends, every week. We talk about all things under
and farming became more as a volunteer visitor for Age Therapy taster with 21 people the sun: her family, favourite TV shows and recipes. Her childlike
mechanised, the number of rural Concern. present. Anyone present will tell enthusiasm when she talks about her favourite topics fills me with joy.
dwellers began to fall, along with Our free service matches older you how good this activity was. I feel so happy to put a smile on her face and look forward to talking
knowing each other’s neighbours. people with nearby volunteers for Contact Age Concern for more to her. My days are so much brighter now. Being an Age Concern
Nothing has changed for us as once a week company. details, phone 07 838 2266. volunteer truly ‘saved’ me! (Anonymous)
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Some people in the community are
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Celebrating Age Connect through education
Centre activities Connection Central is Age
Concern Hamilton’s education
programme, held every Friday,
9.30am-11.30am at the
August 21:
What’s changed since lockdown
for business? With Jodie Collins.
August 28:
September 25:
Age Concern AGM and guest
speaker.
October 2:
Celebrating Age Centre for older activities and more. Schedule of Celebrating Age Centre, 30 End of Life bill referendum – what Art therapy for healthier and
people’s activities, 30 Victoria activities available from the centre Victoria St, Hamilton. A donation we are voting for. With Heather happy living
Street, Hamilton. Open: or emailed on request from Age for each session is appreciated. Major. October 9:
8.30am–3pm, Monday–Friday. Concern staff. July 31: September 4: Christ with café cruise music
Available for hire after hours. SeniorNet Options. Cooking with Shanti. October 16:
For bookings and hireage, phone Weekly Activities August 7: September 11: Arboretum visit
Anne or Marcia on 838 2266. One-on-one support for cellphone, Intergenerational meeting. October 23:
Onsite offices are: Monday laptop, devices. September 18: Springtime food treats
Age Concern: Monday–Friday, Zumba Gold, 9.30am–10.15am. August 14: Relaxation, the science of breath October 30:
8.30am–3pm. See page XXX for Grey Power Seminar, 10am– Justice of the Peace services. and sound healing. Age Friendly Hamilton update
staff contact details. 11.30am, free.
Easy-peasy exercise as we age
Grey Power: Monday– Tuesday
Wednesday, 9.30am–12noon Sit and Be Fit, 9.30am–10.30am.
Phone 07 834-0668. Thursday
SeniorNet: Onsite for classes Upright & Active, 10am–11am.
and meetings only. Phone Pat, 07 U3A French Class, 1pm–3pm.
859-1390. New members intro Friday Physical inactivity as a result of a phone while you walk around the
third Wednesday of month in Age Concern Education Seminar, sedentary lifestyle can lead to park, or the block. If you can
Front Lounge, 12noon. 9.30am–11.30am. ‘disuse syndrome’, which may comfortably talk, but not sing,
Daytime activities include: Age Concern Members Lounge, include conditions and illnesses you’re doing moderate intensity
Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Upright & 11.30am–1pm, Last Friday of such as premature ageing, activity. This is where you want to
Active, Sit & Be Fit, Grey Power month. obesity, cardiovascular be!
meetings, Age Concern Education Most activities have a small cost vulnerability, depression and 2. Do the housework: Housework
seminars, U3A groups, Chinese component. Please feel free to call musculoskeletal fragility. Every can be a real bother, but it can
Golden Age Society, lessons & 07 838-2266 for more details. additional hour a day you spend also do you a world of good. Next
sitting is linked to doubling the time you’re dusting, vacuuming or
risk of being disabled. tidying, step up the pace to turn
Free refresher for older drivers Low intensity exercise such as chores into exercise.
gardening and walking are great, should still be able to talk while 3. Play with the grandchildren:
The next Staying Safe course is at the Celebrating Age Centre, but 30 minutes of ‘‘moderate exercising/playing, but singing is Running around after little ones in
Tuesday August 18, 2020, from 9.30am to 2pm. For details, phone Age intensity’’ activity daily is essential more difficult. For example: the backyard can be healthy as
Concern Hamilton, 07 838-2266, or or email brent@ageconcern.gen.nz to combat a sedentary lifestyle. 1. Go for a walk and talk: Grab a well as fun, if you keep up the
Moderate exercise means you walking buddy, or talk on the intensity level (see walk and talk).
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services,
Driving service contacts
Executive Officer & Education
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Brent Nielsen, phone 07 838-2266,
email brent@ageconcern.gen.nz
Getting out and about and doing the things Senior Administrator:
you have always done is an important part Marcia Black, phone 07 838-2266,
of keeping independent. email admin@ageconcern.gen.nz
Freedom Drivers offers a safe, Administrator:
trustworthy, caring service that is about Anne Clarke, phone 07 838-2266,
much more than just transport, say local email anne@ageconcern.gen.nz
operators Mia and Katie. Elder Abuse Prevention Co-ordinators:
‘‘Our personalised service is offered in Bruce MacDonald, phone 07 839-6716,
the wider Hamilton area and Cambridge, email bruce@ageconcern.gen.nz
bringing reliable, friendly transport right to Jo Lyttle, phone 07 839-6716,
your door,’’ says Mia. email elderabuse@ageconcern.gen.nz
‘‘We offer a friendly service with extra Supportive Services:
help at either end of the journey, depending TBC, phone 07 282 1096:
on your needs. For medical appointments Accredited Visiting Service Regional
we’ll make sure you get to the right place Co-ordinators:
and will wait if necessary, or pick you up Katie McKeever, phone 07 838-0328,
after the appointment. We can help out with email avs@ageconcern.gen.nz
shopping and other errands. We really value
our customers and look forward to getting
to know you. Please give us a call to find
Welcome to new members Michelle Mackie, phone 07 282-1271,
email avshamilton@ageconcern.gen.nz
Bridgette Saunders, phone 07 282-1259,
out more about the service.’’ Welcome to new members of Age Concern Hamilton, May email avs2@ageconcern.gen.nz
Service is personalised and Freedom 2020 – July 2020: Shopping & Volunteer Services Leader &
prices are comparable to (and often less) William Harty, Julianne Christian, Linda Howard, Tonia Events & Membership Co-ordinator:
than a standard taxi, says Kate. Total Maguire, Jose Deller, Eve Parsons, Keitha Burton, Anthony Lucy Willard, phone 07 838-0158,
Mobility cards are accepted and the drivers Hartmann, Shirley Harrison, Michele Vowles, Frank Fransen, email Lucy@ageconcern.gen.nz
are ACC Registered. Margaret Liley. Health Education Trainer:
Freedom Drivers is a pre-booked, pre- Thank you to members who added a donation to their Margrit Neukomm, phone 07 282-1095,
quoted service. membership, May 2020 – July 2020: Margaret Sumner. email margrit@ageconcern.gen.nz
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The joy of pets – and better health – as we age
For some people, living with pets also tend to take better care of
can increase life satisfaction and themselves, studies have shown.
improve health. Having a pet adds routine to the
This has led some to argue that day with the need for regular
it is fiscally responsible to help feeding, watering, grooming,
people in financial need pay for playing and exercise.
their pets on the grounds the This can be just the boost an
human-animal bond could reduce older person needs to get up and
long-term health costs. be ready for the day, as well as a
Ageing in place – that is, reason to stay up and participate
continuing to live in your home in other activities.
and community independently and Researcher Lisa F. Carver, of
comfortably – is associated with Queen’s University in Canada,
decreased depression and a closer says helping seniors care and
connection to friends and family. provide for their animals is win-
‘‘Family’’ for a lot of people win for society.
includes their pets. She says for this reason
The companionship animals governments should consider
provide has been linked to better ABOVE: Pets provide supporting pet ownership for
health in several ways. companionship and a sense of seniors by providing funding for
One study of people in Germany purpose, which are linked to many people in financial need.
and Australia found those who health benefits in old age. ‘‘Given the many quality-of-life
continuously own a pet are RIGHT: Dog walking is good exercise and health-related benefits of pet
healthiest, visiting a doctor less but may be onerous for some ownership, developing community
often than non-pet owners. owners. support programmes dedicated to
More specifically, researchers keeping pets and older adults
have found a connection between are often the main reasons a together is expected to result in
pet ownership and reduced person gets a pet, but they also savings to healthcare systems and
cardiovascular disease risk, provide valuable stimulation and a being a great way to exercise, Age Concern Canterbury has social programmes,’’ she says.
lowered blood pressure and lower sense of purpose. although playing with pets of any previously noted that pets aid Pets aren’t right for everyone,
cholesterol. This may be felt by pet owners kind will help keep people active. recovery from illness and though. For some, pet ownership
Other research has suggested as an easing of stress and anxiety, For some people, dogs will require hospitalisation because the can be stressful, expensive and
people with pets are less lonely, and an overall lifting of mood. too much exercise. determination of pet owners to even dangerous. Dogs in
have stronger support networks Many retirement villages and The commitment involved in get home to see their animals particular are more suited to
and are more likely to be involved aged-care facilities have a house looking after an animal can also generates a stronger drive to people in active retirement due to
in community activities. cat, dog or birds for this reason. motivate people toward better rehabilitate. their need for exercise and
Companionship and affection Dog walking has the bonus of health. Elderly people who own pets socialisation.
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Drink-driving remains an area of concern
OPINION: The decrease in drink-driving incidents has begun to flatten out, which shows there is still more to do. An MP from each side of the House gives their views.
investment by 25 per cent to around driving. A major change we also
$1 billion per year over the next decade.
This extra funding will support new In the implemented was the introduction of
alcohol interlocks for repeat offenders
enforcement technologies for the police,
including drug testing equipment,
blue which reduced the reoffending rate by
about 60 per cent. Although interlocks can
additional safety measures like median
and roadside crash barriers, and a
corner be costly to the taxpayer, this could be
expanded due to the potential to save lives.
number of intersection upgrades like Stuart Smith What’s concerning is that the number of
roundabouts and raised pedestrian Kaikoura MP, National drink-driving incidents has begun to flatten
crossings. out, which shows that there is still more to
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lcohol and drugs can seriously Even before this strategy was ach year drunk drivers are do. We simply cannot accept drink-driving
affect our driving by slowing our launched, the Government had responsible for multiple avoidable as a reality of life in New Zealand.
reaction times and impairing our implemented mandatory alcohol interlock deaths and injuries, with a social It is important that we continue to look
senses and judgment. I believe device systems for repeat drunk drivers. cost amounting to hundreds of for ways to reduce death and serious injury
more can be done to stop people from More recently, the Government millions. on our roads. However, one of the basic
driving under the influence. proposed legislation that will allow police Action taken by the previous tenets of a civilised society is that any
Road crashes in New Zealand, on to test if drivers are under the influence of Government had a major impact on punishment or law change should be
average, kill one person every day and drugs – anywhere, anytime, just as they do reducing drink-driving incidents. Starting proportionate to meeting its objectives.
injure one person every hour – and now for alcohol. with the Alcohol Reform Bill, which saw the Going to zero alcohol limits for drivers
alcohol is the second biggest contributing We need to do more to stop impaired biggest changes to alcohol laws in 30 years, would be going too far by not allowing New
factor. drivers getting behind the wheel. we made laws which ensured bars closed Zealanders to go about normal daily life.
We have all seen road safety Enforcement on our roads is a key part of earlier, limited alcohol promotions and Fewer drink-driving offences mean safer
advertisements that discourage bad this, but every one of us must challenge required minors to have a parent’s express streets, so we want to ensure that everyone is
behaviour or encourage good behaviour. dangerous driving behaviours in our consent to drink. making the right decisions before driving.
These campaigns are intended to get friends and whānau. These changes also lowered the adult Simple ways we could influence people to
people thinking about the serious risks Advice from the New Zealand legal alcohol limits for drivers and make the right decisions could be through
associated with dangerous driving, be it Transport Agency is simple. introduced zero alcohol limits for repeat better public awareness campaigns and
speeding or driving under the influence. Be prepared. If you’re planning on offenders and drivers aged under 20. education programmes or increasing police
The challenge is getting people to drinking, plan not to drive. Don’t go along By sending a clear message that presence on our roads.
understand that these risks apply to all of with other people’s bad decisions to drive consuming alcohol at high levels when We could also look at introducing better
us. while impaired. And ask a doctor or driving is unacceptable, we witnessed a public transport at night-time to ensure
The Government launched its new road pharmacist if the drugs you’re taking huge shift in behaviour which saw a lower Kiwis can get home easily and safely without
safety strategy, Road to Zero, in December could affect your driving. number of young drivers detected drinking incurring too much expense.
last year. This strategy is based on the We all must do our bit to keep our and driving. If we were to implement harsher penalties
idea that no loss of life is acceptable. roads safe. The Government is playing its We saw a drop in the number of people for drink-driving offences, it would be
Road to Zero sets a target to reduce part by investing significantly in health facing drink-driving charges every year essential that it went through a rigorous
annual deaths and serious injuries by promotion and road safety. Now we need from 2009 to 2017 reflecting how these consultation process to ensure we aren’t
40 per cent by 2030. It also includes a new to drive responsibly – and make sure our changes created a better understanding by penalising the everyday Kiwi from enjoying
commitment to boost road safety friends and whānau do, too. New Zealanders of the dangers of drink- their lives.
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Volunteering – the power of you
T
urns out, you don’t need a for volunteers to lend a hand.
cape or a flashy For example, assisting people
superpower to be a hero. with cancer get to and from
Many are simply good at treatment appointments is an
driving, making a great cup of tea important task. This is made
or just listening. possible by 1,300 volunteer drivers
Every year the Cancer Society around the country, who together
needs thousands of volunteers travel over one million kilometers
with powers just like these so it every year. Oncology hosts are
can continue to support, inform trained to work within hospital
and empower those facing cancer. wards. They offer comfort through
Helga Wientjes, who oversees a compassionate ear or cup of tea,
volunteering at the Cancer as well as connect people with
Society, wants to encourage more cancer to the network of support
people to consider what they can available through the Cancer
offer, and gain, through Society.
volunteering. Meanwhile, regular events and
‘‘People can sometimes assume fundraising opportunities offer
they don’t have the right skills or the chance for short-term or ‘one-
experience to make a difference. off’ volunteering.
But simple life skills, compassion Later this month the Cancer Daffodil Day is Friday, August 28. Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to
and empathy are where it all Society will be celebrating the 30th the Cancer Society.
starts.’’ anniversary of Daffodil Day -- the
‘‘There is also so much to most important day in its army of volunteers who have
gain,’’ she says. ‘‘Volunteering can fundraising calendar which relies helped build it into a symbol of Keen to volunteer?
have a powerful effect on your on the support of more than 11,000 hope for all New Zealanders
Cancer Society volunteers come from all walks of life. They all share a
own mental and physical health. volunteers. Monies raised go impacted by cancer.’’
commitment to reducing the impact and incidence of cancer.
For many it opens up new towards support services, Daffodil Day is Friday August
You can offer as much or as little time as you like – there are a range of
friendships, offers new education and awareness 28. Please support the superhero
regular, flexible and one-off opportunities
experiences and creates a real programmes, and fund vital volunteers in your neighborhood
Cancer Society volunteers are supported with a full orientation. Some roles
sense of pride.’’ research into the causes and with a donation to the Cancer
also include training workshops and regular update sessions.
Just as the Cancer Society treatments of all types of cancers. Society, donate online at www.
Simply register at Bit.ly/volunteerCSNZ or contact your local Cancer
offers a broad range of support ‘‘Daffodil Day is an iconic event daffodilday.org.nz or at your local
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bcourttennis@slingshot.co.nz. www.sporty.co.nz/wtta Waikato Good Companions Social
month at Biddy Mulligan’s on Hood offer free listings for all free or low-
Radio Electronics Group: Are Male Voices Waikato: Club Inc. Good music, great supper,
St at 8pm. Blackboard concert and cost community events. To place a
you interested amateur radio? Unauditioned men’s choir; weekly visitors welcome. Contact John
all are welcome to put their names submission for the What’s On
Meetings are on the second practices at the Glenview Club, Greenwood 07 855 6189.
down and play, or just sit back and column of your local paper: Visit
Saturday of the month at the Mondays, 6.45pm. Contact Graeme Alcoholics Anonymous
enjoy. Ring Chris 0275990752. www.neighbourly.co.nz/whats-on,
Glenview Club. Contact: John on 027 273 0901, Alan 027 484 meetings in Hamilton: Where is
Try Croquet: Croquet offers gentle choose the name of the newspaper
Lisignoli 0212045990. 211 2211. your drinking taking you? There
exercise, social interaction and you want to list in, and enter the
Peacockes Road, Glenview. Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club are AA meetings every day. Call
stimulates your brain. Tuesdays or event details. Please note that you
Hamilton Contact Arthritis aka Junats: Active club for kids 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757)
Fridays at 44 Oxford St. Details on will need to be a Neighbourly
Support Group: Group meets 10-18yrs interested in natural to find one, or every Monday
website www.sporty.co.nz/ member to list an event.
every last Wednesday of the month history and science. Meet Fridays 7.30pm, St Peters Church, 51
claudelandscroquetclub or ring at St Clare’s Co-operating Parish, 97 during term 7pm-8:30pm at Wintec Victoria St, Hamilton Central
Mandy 85 64603. Tuihikaramea Rd, Dinsdale, 1.30pm- classes Hamilton Gardens Gate 2. Vinyl Appreciation Club: leadership, partnership and service.
Craft Club: Mondays 10am-12pm – 3pm. Phone Pennie Evans 847 Ph Dave 021-684640 email Members meet every Thursday Hamilton Aikido Club: Classes are
Bring a craft, socialise and meet 7080 after 6pm. ddnk@infogen.net.nz 7pm, in the upstairs room at the Mondays and Wednesday 6pm to
new people. Glenview Community Craft/Sewing Group: Monday Christian Meditation: Meets Waikato Commerce Club, 197 7pm. Hamilton Aikido club, Waikato
Centre, 12 Tomin Road, Glenview. 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Waimarie every week. www.wccm.org Rosie Collingwood St. Members are University gate 4, Mirror room.
Puketaha Indoor Bowling Club: Hamilton East Community House, 021933624, Elizabeth 022 0741223. encouraged to bring their own Phoenix Line Dancers: Weekly
All welcome to try indoor bowls at 53 Wellington St. Sewing machine St Mary’s Chapel, 47 Clyde St, records and will hear them being classes for absolute beginner
Puketaha Hall every Monday night. available, no tutor. Phone 07 858 Hamilton East. played by a local DJ, followed by through to advanced dancers.
7.15pm start. For info contact Bruce 3453. Cancer Society support group: discussions about the various artist Beginner classes Mondays 2pm –
829 9677 or Alison 856 4606. Hillcrest Bowling Club: Twilight For anyone living with cancer and and genres. Phone Rocky 021 932 3pm and Wednesays 10am – 11am,
Dinsdale Toastmasters: Meet at bowls every Wednesday. Make up those caring for someone with 075. Wesley Hall, Heaphy Terrace.
the Western Community Centre, 46 a team of family or friends. Contact cancer. Meets on the second Cancer Society Walk and Talk Contact Phoenix Adamson
Hyde Ave, Hamilton on Tuesday Tony 0275255710. Hillcrest Bowling Tuesday of the month at the group: Meets on the first, third and
from 7.15pm-9pm. Ralph 020 4016 0272448462 or email phoenix_
Club, 111 Cambridge Rd. Cancer Society office, 511 Grey St at fourth Tuesday of the month, 10am.
4192. adamson09@hotmail.com
Claudelands Bowling Club: Roll 10.30am. Contact Contactkaytaylor@cancersociety.
Hamilton East Croquet Club: 86 ups Tuesdays, Thursdays, kaytaylor@cancersociety.org.nz or org.nz or phone 07 9035809 for Indoor Bowls: St Andrews IBC,
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Duncan Rd, St Andrews. Club night 0272013965. infused dance moves. Every step from 5.30pm, for dinner/business Dance Folkus: Learn traditional
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Maeroa Rd, Hamilton Mondays and Social clubs Tuesday and Friday Gallagher Aquatic Centre, 40 organisation making our dancefolkus@slingshot.co.nz or
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