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Norfolk’s island paradiseFor an island escape that’s unexpectedly diverse and not at all a predictable tourist trap,

Diana Noonan reveals the hidden treasures Norfolk Island has to offer for a holiday in the sun.

Diana Noonan travelled to Norfolk Island courtesy of Air New Zealand.

With its hilly terrain comprising an intriguing combination of bush trails, wild, cliff-edged coast

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There’s a myth circulating about Norfolk Island and I want to dispel it. An adventurous traveller since I was first able to carry a pack, and a slow-foodie to boot, I have, until recently, shied away from this so-called tame and middle-class island. However, as I discovered on a recent visit to the subtropical paradise, the loss has been all mine.

With a population of just over 2000, together with a hilly terrain comprising an intriguing combination of bush trails, wild, cliff-edged coast and tranquil swimming bays, there’s no limit to what Norfolk can offer – even in a single day. If you’re a runner, walker or a fit cyclist, the quiet roads dotted with docile cattle grazing the verges (they have right of way) is simply made for exercise in the great outdoors. If you prefer a rental car to take you around the 8 x 5 kilometre island, you’ll find one is almost always available when you book your accommodation.

A natural history buff, I first checked out the botanic gardens and national park (flora is a little bit Kiwi, a little bit Aussie, depending

on which side of the hill you’re standing), and then I decided to get up close to the local economy and way of life by taking a tour of The Hilli Goat Farm. Organic gardening and cheese making, Norfolk Island style, are the order of the day there, and Emily Ryves, whose business venture the farm is, was quite happy for me to stroll round the family orchard and veggie garden while she fixed me a platter of her own produce.

The World Heritage Site at Kingston - once a grim British penal colony - was right below my accommodation at Kentia Holiday Apartments so I trekked down the hill on foot one morning before the rest of the world was up, or so I thought, and soaked up the history offered by a stroll through the old graveyard. The road lined with the magnificently preserved Georgian architecture buildings faced solemnly over an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean. On my way to see them, I met several locals out for their morning exercise who were happy to stop for a chat. Norfolk Islanders are like that – friendly and relaxed, and as

comfortable with visitors as they are with themselves. Later in the day I returned to the historic site to visit the several museums there, all within easy walking distance of each other.

What I like most about Norfolk Island, apart from the fresh organic produce for sale outside various shops in the village (be sure to take coins for the honesty boxes!) is the sheer variety the place has to offer. History in the morning, snorkeling in the lagoon in the afternoon (wet suits for hire along with guide if you don’t want to do this independently, or a glass bottomed boat tour if you prefer), then a tiki tour to some of the local liquor specialists for a little treat.

I enjoyed a casual tasting session at Norfolk Island Liqueurs (a bottle of the locally made macadamia liqueur is recommended) then sampled a few of the wines on offer at Two Chimneys Vineyard, where I wished I had space in my pack for a whole crate of the Sparkling Chambourcin.

Air New Zealand flies once a week to Norfolk and although returning earlier via Brisbane

would be an option if you wanted a little shopping and a city fix on your way home, I wouldn’t want to spend any less than seven days on the island. A week gives you time to relax, do your own thing and still have time to take in a tour or two. I highly recommend a squiz at the late Colleen McCullough’s luxurious home for its supremely eclectic décor, and if you miss out on dining at The Hilli and Norfolk Blue restaurants, both of which offer sophisticated menus, you’re doing yourself a disservice. But, most of all, a week on Norfolk is what you want if you’re serious about ‘going hilli’ – that’s Norfolk Island speak for ‘chilling out’.

Far from tame or middle-class, Norfolk Island is a hundred destinations in one with a host of experiences as diverse from each other as it’s possible to imagine. What’s even more intriguing about this patch of paradise is how the Norfolk Islanders themselves manage to team their ‘hilli’ approach to life with a top-quality service that any visitor to the island is unlikely to forget.

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When complete, the new facilities at Burwood Hospital will include 230 inpatient beds. It will manage 80,000 outpatient visits every year. The hospital will also feature:• Anew‘frontofhouse’area,includinganewmainentrance,caféandreception

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Some services and hospital wards (mainly for older people) will move from The Princess Margaret Hospital to brand-new facilities at Burwood from June 2016.

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Those of us with green fingers know only too well the joys gardening can bring, but as we grow older maintaining our gardens seems to be more of a chore than a pleasure. Local landscape designer Craig Wilson shares a few

helpful suggestions to help you get the most out of your outdoor areas with minimal fuss.

Call Craig Wilson at FORM Garden Architecture on 03 981 7503, or visit www.form.net.nz for expert landscaping and garden design.

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Replacing large, expansive gardens with a rolling carpet of lawn will significantly reduce garden maintenance, as will paving or decking areas which you can use to relax and enjoy your outdoor areas more.

If your gardening experience is taking more time to care for than you have time to relax and enjoy it, then it may be time to consider implementing some clever energy-saving solutions.

If you’ve enjoyed gardening over the years the question becomes how to maintain all the colour, form and life of a real garden without expending needless amounts of time and energy. If you find yourself in this position there are a few handy hints worth considering.

One of the obvious difficulties as we grow older, especially when gardening, is the problem our achy muscles and creaky bones cause us. Bending over and crouching close

to the ground is either too painful or near to impossible. By introducing a few raised planters, you will reduce stress on your body.

Not only will the raised height mean less bending over harvesting veggies and doing the weeding, but also the extra height will maximise visual impact on your planting of choice.

As your planters are being built (timber sleepers and plastered concrete block make good construction materials), you can backfill them with organic rich growing media, which is extremely useful in areas that have naturally poor soil.

Reduce the need for laborious weeding by

changing the composition of your plantings to include more evergreen ground cover. Once a total ground cover is established, weeds will have been overtaken by the new plantings while creating a full, lush look.

By reducing deciduous species, you will also cut down on the amount of pruning and leaf clean up. Instead you may like to try the likes of Heuchera, Lomandra, Trachelospermum or Mondo grass to achieve this.

Another great way to reduce the need for weeding is to finish garden beds with a generous layer of mulch or fine bark while it helps retain valuable moisture in warmer weather.

If your budget allows, increasing the amount of paving will result in less lawn or beds to tend to. This may even enable you to extend an outdoor living space to accommodate a new seating arrangement or an outdoor dining table and chairs.

In a larger area that has had extensive gardens, consider reducing garden bed width, and maybe even remove garden beds altogether in favour of lawn. This simplification of your space can also produce a greater visual sense of tranquility.

As you begin to implement some of these suggestions, you will find more time to enjoy your outdoor spaces and less time labouring.

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Recipe and edited excerpt from Afternoon Teaat Home by Will Torrent, photography by MattRussell, is published by Ryland Peters & Small,

distributed in New Zealand by Bookreps NZ Ltd.

Will Torrent is back with a new book, Afternoon Tea at Home, which showcases his award-winning chefing and pâtisserie techniques in 80 beautifully illustrated recipes, so you too can treat your guests to an

array of mouth-watering, bite-sized morsels like these fruited scones served at The Ritz.

High tea, anyone?

Afternoon tea has been around since the 1800s and was traditionally served between the hours of 4pm and 7pm, however these days, most establishments prefer to serve afternoon tea from lunchtime onwards, and continue until it’s time to begin their evening dinner service.

With the rise in popularity of tea drinking in the 19th century, it is said that Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, and other ladies of the upper social classes would get a little peckish ahead of dinner. The solution was to have a cup of tea and a light snack mid-afternoon to keep the hunger pangs at bay.

This soon became part of a daily routine and the Duchess began to invite friends to the house to join her for refreshment, and the rest, as they say, is history. However, it was thanks to Queen Victoria that afternoon tea came to be the more formal affair we enjoy today. During her reign, tea service became increasingly grand and enjoying the ritual in the country’s celebrated dining rooms held social status. Etiquette played a big part, from the dress code to the way that tea was poured and stirred.

Today there are no strict rules when serving an afternoon tea, but traditionally it will consist of an ornate three-tiered cake stand displaying a selection of dainty finger sandwiches and other small savouries, warm scones with accompanying pots of clotted cream and preserves, and a variety of visually appealing bite-size cakes and pastries. Accompanied by your choice of a pot of freshly brewed loose-leaf tea, usually Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Assam are offered.

The Ritz in London has been serving afternoon tea since it opened its doors in 1906 and still remains the place to go for a quintessentially British afternoon tea. Last year alone, over 14,000 guests took tea in the glamorous setting of The Palm Court where an incredible 1200 scones are made and served everyday. So popular are they that they have never left the menu.

FRUITED SCONES

Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix together with your fingertips to the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Add the buttermilk and gently stir to combine until a dough forms. Add the raisins and knead lightly to spread them throughout the dough. Don’t overwork the dough – the less you work it the more light and fluffy the scones will be. Cover the bowl and set aside to rest for 10 minutes. This allows the dough to relax to avoid toughness.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and roll out to a thickness of 1cm / 3⁄8inch. Stamp out rounds using the cookie cutter, turn them over and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Bring any scraps of dough together, re-roll and stamp out as many rounds as you can.

Brush the tops of each round with a little beaten egg to glaze.Cover the sheets with a clean kitchen cloth and set aside in a

warm place to rise and prove for 30 minutes.Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) Gas 3.Bake the scones in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes

until a skewer inserted into the middle of a scone comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Serve warm or cold with jam and clotted cream on the side.

INGREDIENTS400g strong flour60g caster sugar30g baking powderA small pinch of salt60g butter250ml buttermilk100g raisins1 beaten egg, for glazing

TO SERVEGood-quality jam of your choosingClotted creamA 5cm/2inch round cookie cutter A baking sheet lined with baking parchment

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Take a slower pace of life and discover the joys of self-sufficiency - from designing your own kitchen garden to

building the perfect fire, to creating rustic interiors - in a new book by an English couple who have embraced the good life.

The bedrooms at Walnuts Farm are almost monastic in their simplicity. Bella likes a room to feel uncluttered, free of all distraction and therefore conducive to sleep. When the couple first moved in they found the peace and quiet unnerving – no aircraft, no road traffic, no light pollution – but now they’ve come to expect it and embrace it.

The two south-facing bedrooms are the lightest and brightest and perhaps the most appealing in their aspect, as they look out across the wildflower meadow to the mixed native woodland hedgerow that marks the boundary with the neighbouring land.

When the pair arrived, one of the first things Bella did was rip up the pale green linoleum flooring that ran throughout the upper floor to discover wonderful wide oak floor planks, which they painted black in an attempt to even up the colour tone of worn, mismatched boards and whitewash the wooden walls and ceilings.

In stark contrast to the whitewashed bedrooms, the dark and cosy sitting room was inspired by the smoking rooms seen in traditional English gentlemen’s clubs. “It is a masculine, pared-back style, which appeals to us both.”

In the early evening, the fading light slants across the wooden floor, the fire crackles as it burns, the beeswax candle and electric table lamps glow, and the inglenook fireplace is so deep that you

can comfortably tuck your armchair in close to the wood burner.

They had the narrow Georgian sofa reupholstered in chocolate Hungarian linen to match the dark grey and bitter chocolate colour scheme, and the floor is simple painted hardboard, which has become so scratched and scuffed that it looks rather like old slate or stone, but has the advantage that it is warm to walk on.

With only two table lamps and one standard lamp to cast a dim light, and they sneakily hide away a postage stamp-sized television behind closed doors of a large built-in cupboard.

Living within Walnuts Farm, the couple’s natural habitat offers a wonderful mix of natural finds like birds’ feathers, eggshells, flowers, decorative branches, pieces of driftwood, birds’ nests and rabbit skulls unearthed in hedgerows and ditches. Like their Victorian forebears, they like to create cabinets of curiosities, frame objects to transform them into wall art or arrange them on mantelpieces, windowsills or tabletops.

Natural discoveries are to be found in every room of the farmhouse and are an integral part of what makes Bella and Nick’s home truly personal.

“Our mantel is decorated with an eclectic mix of natural objects like the beautifully made bird’s nest that was found abandoned in a hedge in the kitchen garden. We added the hand-blown quail’s eggs for fun,” says Bella.

The Good Life

This edited excerpt from The New Homesteader, by Bella and Nick Ivins, is published by Ryland Peters and Small,

and distributed in New Zealand by Bookreps NZ Ltd.Available from April 2016.

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It’s 1962 – the Beatles have their first hit, James Bond his first film – and Randolph Churchill is holding a luncheon party to celebrate the 88th birthday of his admired but estranged father. Sir Winston is a fading force, and there is unfinished business in his loving but dysfunctional family. Meanwhile, the socially inept Dr Jenkins, a newly appointed research assistant to Randolph, is pursuing his own agenda and forms a surprising bond with the wily Winston.

Winston’s Birthday is a dynamic mix of comedy and drama that will plunge you deep behind the façade of Churchill’s family politics during the last years of the great man’s life.

The show is directed by Lara Macgregor who says, “At the heart of Winston’s success is a craving for his father’s approval. This launched a lifetime course of self-improvement in an attempt to achieve it. In turn, Winston’s children crave the same approval from him. This play is a smart and funny imagining of what mending family rifts in pursuit of parental approval might entail. But as Clementine so aptly states – ‘You cannot mend a lifetime in a lunchtime’ – watch out, Winston!”

Featuring Hilary Halba, Geoffrey Heath, Jonathan Martin, Yvonne Martin and Roy Snow, Winston’s Birthday is produced in collaboration between Fortune Theatre and The Court Theatre by arrangement with Playmarket.

Book now at www.fortunetheatre.co.nz, or call 03 477 8323 today.

Clever design means many more ways to wear one piece. Put your wardrobe to work with effortless multi-tasking garments which can be worn a multitude of different ways. Folding in an origami-style fashion, body-skimming silhouettes offer every generation the opportunity to dress elegantly no matter the occasion.

Chunky knits make a comeback for both men and women, while mixed-gauge pieces and clever knit structures create inspiring textural effects add interest. Fine Merino layering comes in rich marled shades of ruby and blue with a splash of sunstone peach.

The popular Energy and Slouchy pants for women are introduced in luxurious new fabrics, and the new Bliss pant offers the guise of a dress pant with all the comfort of a pair of Merino track pants.

Wrap yourself in a cocoon of warmth and comfort with this season’s winter coats for men and women that are designed for maximum style and comfort.

Visit www.untouchedworld.co.nz for your nearest stockist.

Winston’s BirthdaySecrets are revealed, resentments released and new understandings formed in this fresh and funny perspective on an iconic and larger than life family.

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People behind the planesThe Air Force Museum is full of memorable personal stories, like that of James ‘Jimmy’ Ward whose incredible act of heroism made him the first New Zealand airman to be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC).

Jimmy joined the RNZAF in July 1940 and after sailing to England, joined No 75 (NZ) Squadron RAF flying Wellington bombers.

On July 7, 1941, Jimmy was flying as second pilot on a raid on Munster in Germany. On the way home, a German night fighter attacked the Wellington. Smoke filled the aircraft and flames spurted near the starboard engine, threatening to engulf the entire wing.

Jimmy volunteered to extinguish the fire. Tying the aircraft’s dingy rope around his waist, he grabbed a canvas engine cover and squeezed through the astro hatch in the fuselage roof. With a howling wind tearing at him, he kicked footholds through the fabric so that he could climb down the side of the fuselage onto the wing.

Lying as flat as his bulky parachute would allow, Jimmy inched his way across the wing towards the fire with the cover stuffed into his jacket. On reaching the fire, he tried to smother the flames with the cover. Then, exhausted, he returned to the inside of the aircraft. The flames gradually died and the Wellington limped home safely. For this outstanding act of bravery, Jimmy Ward was awarded the Victoria Cross, so becoming New Zealand’s first ‘air’ VC.

This is just one of the amazing stories that bring the Air Force Museum to life. Enjoy one of the unique programmes on offer this summer and discover for yourself what makes the Air Force Museum of New Zealand so special.

To discover more about the people behind the planes, contact the Public Programmes Team on 03 343 9504 or email programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz.

Acts of bravery like those of Sergeant James Allen Ward VC bring wartime heroes to life in a range of programmes at Wigrams’s Air Force Museum.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common and painful condition. The medicines currently available for treating OA pain are not ideal: they are either inadequately effective or cause unpleasant or dangerous side effects. As an increasing number of OA patients are told their condition is not serious enough to warrant surgery, or are put on long surgery wait lists, general practitioners are left with few options when it comes to offering patients pain relief that is effective and safe for long-term use.

Consequently, some OA sufferers and their doctors have sought alternative pain relief alternatives. While some patients have found relief in medications like nortriptyline, which has also been successfully used in treating chronic pain and neuralgia (nerve pain), its long-term effects have not yet been properly tested in clinical trials.

Now there may be a solution in sight with recent research revealing how the brain processes pain in OA suffers, which has opened up the possibility of

using different types of medicines for this kind of pain.

With new trials being led by Dr Ben Hudson, a Christchurch GP and University of Otago lecturer, the Christchurch Department of General Practice is trialing nortriptyline for those suffering from chronic knee pain as a result of osteoarthritis. If this study proves successful, nortriptyline may provide a useful medication option for knee OA sufferers.

Recruitment of 200 patients is being sought within the Canterbury region. Half of the study participants will receive nortriptyline and the other half will receive a placebo. Prior to a participant’s inclusion, the research nurses will complete a telephone eligibility test for the study. A more in-depth eligibility assessment is then completed at the Christchurch-based clinic. Once a participant is accepted into the study, there are two further follow up visits to the clinic and four telephone calls over a period of the 14-week study.

Cantabrians interested in taking part in this study or seeking further information, visit www.otago.ac.nz/nortika or contact the research administrator Alison Parsons

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New pain relief studyFor those suffering from chronic knee osteoarthritis, help may

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For many years Trusts have been an integral part of any legal asset protection and estate management toolbox. However, a decision to use a Trust to protect your assets needs to be made not only with a view to applicable trust law, but increasingly, also in line with social security law.

A Trust is a relationship where one party (a Trustee) is under an obligation to hold property for the benefit of another person (a Beneficiary). The nature of the obligation a Trustee has to the Beneficiary will be determined by the terms of the Trust Deed.

Trusts have historically been used as a vehicle to protect assets, such as the family home, and where possible, to preserve those assets for future generations. Property is sold to the Trust, and the resulting debt owed by the Trust is then gifted away over time. Once gifting is complete, the Trust Property is protected.

In contrast, the Social Security Act 1964 makes it clear that the purpose of social security law is to “ensure that…financial support…is provided to people taking into account –

(i) that where appropriate they should use the resources available to them before seeking financial support under this Act.”

So while Trusts still have a place in estate planning and asset protection for some, it may be that for others, there is in fact merit

in not having assets in a Trust, particularly in light of social security law and asset tested benefits.

As such, each situation will need careful consideration on its own merits. For example, eligibility for a residential care subsidy or residential care loan will depend on what assets you have, any gifting you may have undertaken in the years preceding your application and how much income you and/or your spouse or partner earns.

The Social Security (Long Term Residential Care) Regulations 2005 make clear the level of gifting permitted by the Ministry of Social Development. Any gift over the prescribed thresholds will be treated as if it were an asset still held by the donor and therefore available to pay the donor’s care costs.

Therefore it is important that when you consider forming a Trust, you understand all the implications of the choices you make, both now and in the future, and that you seek sound advice from a team who understands how this area may impact on you and your legal requirements.

Trusts continue to provide clients with a useful mechanism to hold property, however it is important to seek sound advice from a team of legal experts who understand how this area may impact on you and your legal requirements.

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Once over the middle age hump and heading towards retirement, pets have a wealth of benefits for your physical and mental health. However, it pays to carefully consider your options before taking the plunge and save yourself the headache of ending up with a pet that doesn’t suit your change in pace.

Early on in my parents’ retirement, I strongly suggested they think about introducing a dog to their empty nest. I had heard about the myriad of benefits and knew it would help to ward off boredom and inactivity with daily walks with a furry four-legged companion along the beach or through the forest.

Never having had a dog before, I now realise there were a few important factors they failed to take into consideration. Having adored labradors all her life, it’s the breed my mum had her heart set on from the beginning. However, in retrospect I can see that perhaps a dog with less energy would have been better suited to her age, lifestyle and personality. Dogs that require a great deal of physical and mental stimulation can be exhausting, so keep this in mind when researching different breeds and their characteristics.

Another way to eliminate the laborious and expensive puppy training process is to opt for an adult dog that has already been put through his paces. Visit local shelters and rescue groups where you can find the perfect pooch to suit your individual needs.

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Fill the grid so thatevery row and every3x3 square contains

the digits 1 to 9

How to solveSudoku!

Solution No.2002

VERY EASY

7 61 3 6 5 9 7

6 4 94 6 7 3

8 5 2 44 3 9 1

7 4 83 7 8 5 4 99 1

7 5 3 9 4 2 1 6 88 9 6 1 5 3 4 7 22 4 1 6 7 8 5 3 91 3 7 8 9 4 2 5 69 2 8 5 6 1 7 4 34 6 5 3 2 7 9 8 13 8 9 7 1 5 6 2 46 7 2 4 3 9 8 1 55 1 4 2 8 6 3 9 7

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Although many superfoods like exotic acai berries and maca contain high levels of nutrient or phytochemicals that offer a myriad of health benefits, such as strengthening your immune system, fighting off free radicals, providing energy, slowing ageing and enhancing your skin and complexion, there are many more everyday superfoods that are much cheaper and often overlooked.

Some of the more affordable alternatives include berries, nuts, seeds, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, avocados, fish, eggs, honey and even dark chocolate, so there’s no need to fill your cupboards with expensive and harder-to-find specialty ingredients to eat well.

For as little as $4, the following six foods are commonly available at your local supermarket to enable you to create nutritious and delicious meals that won’t break the bank.

OATSHigh in fibre, oats are not only really

cheap, but they will fill you up. A versatile breakfast idea, homemade granola is easy to prepare and what’s more, you can tailor make it to include your favourite nuts, seeds and dried fruits, without any nasty preservatives. For optimal nutrition buy whole oats, not the quick variety.

LENTILSNot just for vegetarians, lentils can be prepared in a variety of ways with tantalising ingredient combinations. Packed full of fibre and protein, they are not only a great meat substitute, but save money, too. Use as a thickener in curries and stews by simply replacing 100g of meat with 1/4 cup dried lentils. Add lentils to the sauce and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

BROWN RICEA far superior option to white rice as it hasn’t had its hull and bran removed. This means it maintains a whole portfolio of nutrients, is an excellent source of fibre, keeps you fuller for longer and stabilises

blood sugar levels, which is particularly important for people with insulin sensitivity and those trying to lose weight.

Add brown rice to your favourite salad ingredients to give your normal salad a bit of oomph, or try my Rainbow Bowl recipe. Cook more than you need and make quick and easy homemade sushi the next day.

EGGSEggs are such a versatile ingredient

and one that is easy to turn to when you’re short on time or can’t be bothered cooking.

Omelettes are a quick and cheap meal option that you can load up with your favourite greens, as are eggs on toast with avocado. Make mini egg muffins by simply filling muffin tins with veggies and your favourite herbs, pour in whisked eggs and bake in the oven until cooked.

Frittatas can be easily be repurposed for lunch or dinner the next day, so you only need to cook once and have a meal two or thee times again.

Free range eggs will cost you roughly 70 cents each, and are even cheaper if you buy them at your local farmers’ market.

CHICK PEASAdd nutritional bulk to a range of meals with these legumes that are super cheap - especially in bulk - and can be used to make hummus to add to stir-fries, salads and stews, or any curry recipe.

SEASONAL FRUIT AND VEGGIESIt is always cheaper to buy your produce in season, so be mindful of what’s in season and how far produce has travelled to get to you. If it is out of season in your country, it has likely been flown in from another country, not only increasing cost, but also reducing its nutritional value and increasing the likelihood of being fumigated to retain its freshness.

Of course it’s even cheaper still if you can grow your own. If you aren’t green fingered, start by growing herbs on your windowsill and progress from there.

Nutritious, delicious & affordableKeep it simple with everyday food, is Annabelle Matson’s mantra

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CREATING FLAVOURMaking sauces and condiments from scratch not only guarantees that we are eating all natural ingredients, it also translates to big savings.

Annabelle’s favourite flavoursome ingredients:

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Like many I guess, I’ve made some pretty disastrous car buying decisions over the years. However, it’s the car I didn’t buy which is perhaps the most perplexing.

For many years Subaru has offered its entry level Impreza at a bargain price. I remember when I first contemplated buying an Impreza in 2004, brand-new it was sitting at $24,990, alloy wheels adding an extra $1000. The irony was that I talked two people into buying that car, and even today they both still use it as a regular commute – I would say that was a worthy investment.

Well today, the Impreza is still around and, what’s more, it comes in at the bargain price of $29,990 and for what you get with the Impreza that would have to be the bargain of today’s new car market until a new generation model lands, that is the only Impreza to be had – the WRX aside.

Labeled Impreza S-Edition, the 30k model arrives with a lot of kit, notwithstanding the fundamental element, which makes up Impreza – and all Subaru models for that matter – four-wheel-drive.

The symmetrical four-wheel-drive system is one of Subaru’s key selling points, and the Impreza benefits greatly from it. It has grip, driveability and transmits a solid driving feel,

which only manifests with all-wheel-drive.That goes a long way towards promoting

a high degree of safety; the Impreza feels tight and controlled on the road, it delivers feedback that is involving and confidence-inspiring. This is all delivered through chassis and suspension elements, which are complex and high quality. There’s nothing about the way the Impreza is built that would reflect in its budget price.

In terms of fitment, the Impreza S has dual zone climate control, alloy wheels, complex infotainment system and touchscreen technology, cruise control, multifunction steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted paddles and automatic stop-start technology. There are also minor but handy features such as USB connections in the cabin, front and rear.

At 4.5m, the Impreza isn’t a big car, but it is mid-size and, as such, it could be classed as a genuine five-seater, although it is cosy rearwards for three adults. However for the average family, the Impreza is a hatchback that is capable and has good cargo proportions – 340 litres to 1230 litres.

Up front sits a 2-litre, petrol-fuelled, four-cylinder engine. One of Subaru’s main manufacturing differences lies with the engine’s design. The four-potter is

horizontally opposed; I have a lot of respect for boxer engines, for one I like alternative technology and, for another, boxer engines develop a lot of natural torque. That being the case, they are strong through the mid-range, yet will happily rev to the top end without apparent fuss.

Subaru has constantly refined the horizontally opposed engine development. Not only is it more complex now with twin camshafts over each bank of cylinders, but it has been developed to the point where it is as efficient as any four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine.

Subaru claim a 6.8-litre per 100km combined cycle fuel usage rating, which equates to around 42mpg in imperial terms. On my four-day test the comprehensive trip computer was constantly listing around 8.2l/100km (35mpg), which was relative given that I spent a lot of time in inner city traffic and slow speed conditions. On the highway the trip computer lists an instantaneous readout of 7l/100km (40mpg) cruising at 100km/h, the engine turning over quite relaxed at just 2000rpm.

Power is rated at a generous 110kW (6200rpm) and 196Nm (4200rpm), which are healthy figures for a 1995cc engine, and if you add into the equation the almost

direct drive through a continuously variable automatic transmission, then the Impreza feels lively under the accelerator, returning a standstill to 100km/h time of just a fraction over 11sec.

Because the Impreza naturally feels agile, I took the test car on the road leading to Lake Coleridge. I didn’t venture far past Terrace Downs, but I pushed hard enough to glean satisfaction from the way the Impreza handles. Grip in the first instance is delivered by low decibel, but sticky Yokohama tyres 205/55 x 16in, and if you add in the drive you get from each corner the Impreza feels balanced and nimble, so much so it doesn’t seem like a mainstream car.

And that is the way Subaru as a company would like you to relate to its cars – it isn’t a niche market operator, it sells way too many cars for that, but it is positioned on a limb and I think that is why it has done so well globally. In New Zealand we see four-wheel-drive as far more than a safety mechanism, it is the car for many alpine sport ecreational users, and even the Impreza fits into that bracket.

If only I could talk my wife into parting with a few dollars, I could then exorcise the demons that haunt me every time I think about that lost Impreza opportunity.

Value for moneyMotoring editor Ross Kiddie discovers

what he’s been missing out on when he gets behind the wheel of Subaru’s new Impreza S-Edition.

PRICE:Subaru Impreza S, $29,990

DIMENSIONS:Length 4580mm; width 1740mm;

height 1465mm

CONFIGURATION:Four-cylinder longitudinal (boxer), four-wheel-drive, 1995cc, 110kW,

196Nm, continuously variable automatic

PERFORMANCE:0-100km/h, 11sec

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Lifelong friendships have been forged on World Journeys’ tours, and many return to travel with them again and again.

World Journeys tours are much more than simply ticking off the sights on the well-trodden tourist trail. To the World Journeys’ team, travel is all about experiencing new cultures, savoring local cuisine, hearing new melodies and meeting fascinating people.

An incredible world out there beckons to be explored, but it can be a daunting prospect doing it on your own, so we’ve put together a range of small group escorted tours with just this in mind.

Travelling to some of the world’s most exciting, challenging and exotic countries is all the more achievable in a small group of like-minded Kiwi travellers. With a maximum group size of 24, all tours are guaranteed to depart so you can book with confidence.

Some journeys include both land tours and cruises, such as the popular Best of

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An exciting new destination on offer through World Journeys this year is Japan, when the stunning autumnal colours will put on a show in October. The mountains and lakes of this more sparsely populated area are spectacular, especially at this time of year when the ginkgo and maple trees are turning every conceivable hue of gold and red. Discover the shogun’s fascinating history, sublime culinary delicacies – the seafood in particular is exquisite – and the charming hospitality of the local people.

Couples, singles and small groups of friends enjoy the variety of company combined with the extraordinary destinations we offer, from Africa to South America, Europe, Indochina and Persia – there’s something for everyone!

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