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For the

love of flying

Issue 13 - Summer 2018

s a Tauranga local, my love for machinery and particularly aeroplanes began as a young lad when I would frequently ask to go to the Tauranga Airport to watch the planes taking off and landing.

Attending Otumoetai College, I grew up alongside the Nuku family from Motiti Island. As a teenager, I would regularly holiday on Motiti Island with the Nuku’s whenever the opportunity arose.

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The flights to the Island were always a highlight for me. On one trip, our pilot was local identity John Martin. Once I got chatting with John and because of my obvious interest in aviation, he encouraged me to consider taking up flying lessons. After leaving school, while working in the construction industry in 1989, I began flying lessons and didn’t stop until I completed my Commercial Pilots licence in 1991. Flying had become my passion and I soon got a job as a Line Pilot for Sun Air, flying the Motiti run.

Paul Ensor at the controls of an Island Air Cessna during a return trip from Motiti Island. Photo - Andy Belcher

Island Air Charter begins… In 1995, I took the plunge and ventured out on my own by starting the aviation company, Island Air Charters. With just one Cessna 206 aircraft parked outside on chains and a small flight office at Tauranga Airport, I began building up the business through my close relationships with the Motiti Island people. The small pre-fab office building that I built lived on the same site where the hangar stands today.

Island Air commenced business in a prefabricated office and the 206 chained to ground ouside.

In 1997, a second Cessna was purchased and as the Tauranga region grew, so too increased the work in Aerial Photography, while Charters and Scenic flights became more regular business. About this time, we were also outgrowing our small flight office, so I campaigned to try and build a hangar on a horse paddock next to our flight office. But at that time, the Airport wasn’t sure where their future development was heading, so I couldn’t get permission.

23 years after it all began, Island Air Charter enjoys the privilege of the aircraft fleet being tucked away at night safely in their own hangar. Photo - Andy Belcher

Instead, in 2000 we purchased Bay Aircraft’s old hangar, bought a third aircraft and we operated out of there until 2004 when the museum opened next door to us and it became cramped. In alignment with the new Airport development plan, we were graciously granted permission by the Airport to move the horses along and we built our current hangar where it still stands today and where it all began!

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You name it, we’ve carted it Without a doubt the 1,500 – 2,000 yearly flights to Motiti over 30 years have been a privilege to be involved with, to say the least. In the early days, with no regular boat service and just one barge, the Motiti locals relied heavily on the flight service to get to and from the island. Island Air has also carried freight, from avocados and crayfish coming off the island, to delivering bobby calves, sheep, goats, chooks, pigs, pallets of beer, cement, building materials, motorbikes, you name it, we’ve carted it.

Today we’re as much a part of the Motiti way of life as we were when we started and even carry the Flying Doctor service there each month. It has been a privilege beyond words to share in the lives of the families that live on Motiti. I am equally grateful for the support that they reciprocate to Island Air and our pilots.

Growing new pilots One of the great unanticipated spin-offs of the past 22 years we have been in business, is the training and employment of about 20 young pilots who are now dotted

around the world captaining all types of aircraft from float planes in Hamilton Island, Dash-8’s for Air NZ, to intercontinental Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The hands on experience gained flying at Island Air, sets up pilots to manage many different scenarios with comfort and ease. Giving these young people a chance in aviation, as I was also given in the early years, is an essential process within the aviation industry and one that builds a bond of mutual trust and respect for life with each other.

A unique view of a Brydes whale breaching the surface offshore Tauranga taken from an Island Air Cessna aircraft – September 2018. See sketch of a Brydes whale on the top right of the front cover, this issue. Photo – Andy Belcher.

After close to 30 years flying over Tauranga I never tire of the beauty of our region from the air. There is so much to see, from Coromandel to Cape Runaway, White Island, Rotorua lakes and thermal activity, there are so many exciting scenic flights on offer. It is for this reason we have always operated the high-wing Cessna Aircraft as it gives passengers the greatest visibility and everyone gets an unobstructed window seat of the views below. Scenic Flights are an affordable way to view the Bay from above. Our 15 minute ‘City and Surf’ flight is very popular and is only $75 per person for 2-3 passengers. There has hardly been a scenic flight passenger who hasn’t stepped off the aircraft without wearing a grin from ear to ear. There is nothing better than being appreciated for your work! By Paul Ensor

A typical day on an Island Air Charter Cessna 172 sight-seeing flight. Photo – Andy Belcher

I write for this magazine to share my passion for the Tauranga region and my love of flying.

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Every scenic flight is unique

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Up, UP and away… to Motiti Island

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to the bottom. with the main land. The day in the life of a Motiti opener for many a pilot over The world of general pilot sees them organising the years. Early starts, the aviation, or GA as it is freight and passenger pick constant barrage of phone affectionately known, is up and drop offs for the calls, cross winds and wind challenging and tightly locals. This could mean shear all became standard regulated. When Paul coordinating the logistics of parts of our day. Paul Ensor decided to set up Island Air getting 100 people to the stood alongside pilots and provide the island with island for a Tangi, or taking such as Craig Larsen, Myles a regular island service with primary store to ing liquor “Encou a drive torag the Durrant, Adam Robinson, scheduled flights, it was a to walk, bike or n dre chil ool sch restock beer and cigarettes Alex Hilbron, Cole Mossman, decision that us other pilots ter to school brings many e to scoo some unfortunate sole Jayden Mossman and PJ they’re mor ns mea It benefits. all admired but considered who has run which brings veout. acti Sanson to name a few. All lly sica phy brave. significant health benefits.” would go on to achieve After 20 years of service Running a scheduled great things in aviation. The Paul’s love of the Island air service to a remote challenges of Motiti Island and its people still shines community suchunder as this flying provided training Our bodies are madeafor movement and children Getting to school your own ‘steam’ through. He knows everyone are happiest they’re physically can be a you great social to catch up intoopportunity the lives ground thatwhen produced goodactive. Ourintegrates by their first name and is role as their parents and caregivers is to ensure with friends. It also encourages children to be of the local residents. You capable pilots that would we provide protected and attractive environments more independent while at the same time committed to continuing become their connection be sort after by the aviation so children can be themselves and safely explore nurturing a level of freedom. the service he has built community. their surroundings. One alternative to driving kids

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of his exploits to the island resulted in some interesting sagas. One of the more famous being the time Healthier he more active children was flying his microlight independence back after a days' fishing Increased off for children the rocks, prior to gaining Safer and closer communities his commercial pilot licence. Unfortunately, Paul suffered Opportunities for children to a fuel blockage in oneinteract of with the road environment hisTO fuel lines and couldn’tin a safe and active way WALK, CYCLE, restart the it SCOOTER engine OR JOINwhen Reduced chaos and traffic cutAout… 500 metres congestion around school gates KIDSabout ON FEET WALKING off the coast.BUS

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After ditching the craft, he spent the next hour in the water withAn environmentally friendly form to and boats trying to locate him of transport from school as darkness approached. Children arrive at school fresh and Fortunately, the story has ready to learn The walking school a happy ending with the pace, allowing children to bus sets a more-relaxed worthy decisions. It fosters learn about making good, road only casualty being the Supported with fun incentive a great it is an invaluable part sense of community and of our week. 20-pound snapper that Paul resources Mel Young had to abandon with the Reduced travel cost OMANU VOLUNTEER PARENT microlight, as it sunk gently Local identity John Martin is well known in Tauranga for skydiving business, hence the parachute on his back. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/TravelSafeBOP

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to school for parents is to walk, bike or scooter Paul’s connections with with their children, at least occasionally. This gives Motiti Island back totime thebeing active parents and theirgo children some exploring new things veryandearly days, andtogether. some

up. The drone of a Cessna 206 or 172 grinding its way out to the island laden with supplies looks set to continue well into the future. With Motiti lodge gaining traction and set to increase visitors to the island and the maturity of the avocado orchards Set thmore seeing e scactivity, ene foPaul can some busyr times a hexpect ealthie r, safer ahead.

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Paul: Part of our whānau We have known Paul Ensor for over two decades now. Treated with great respect and a mentor over the years. He is wha-nau. A flight into town can be “Wow” or “Frightening" but with our most experienced pilot Paul Ensor it is okay. Eight minutes in the air is enough. On a nice day the view from the air is wonderful.

In the past we held fishing competitions sponsored by Island Air. Paul played a big part with helicopter ride treats and lolly drops from the air for the kids, finished with a big BBQ with fish caught by the 50 to 60 entrants. These were great times and Paul and his Pilots flying the whānau in to take part. During the Rena disaster there was again a heavy load of continuously flying with people hosted here on the Marae for weeks on end.

Billy Hoete weighed in this 22lb snapper – the morning after the fishing competition - too late bro!

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Paul goes the extra mile to bring groceries, petrol and diesel, not to mention hens, ducks and piglets, and more frequently, urgent supplies of cigarettes and butter! Before the coming of age of the helicopter, Paul was there for us. In an emergency you can be reassured the ambulance wailing to the last light and early rising sun as Paul carries the sick or injured back to the mainland – and he arranges the ambulance as well. We are very grateful for Paul whenever he is needed in a medical emergency. And so thankful for Paul’s services being available on demand. He also brings in the Flying Doctors, school groups and visitors in the weekends. By Hariata, Motiti Island resident I write for Bay Waka to reminise over the good times.

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From Motiti to Dash 8 Q300

uring the final stages of flight school, I spent most of my free time at Island Air Charter, where I began with sweeping the floors and scrubbing the planes, which eventually lead into the beginning of an exciting adventure. Kicking things off in the Cessna 172, Paul Ensor began an extensive training programme which entailed operating in adverse conditions with precision in and out of both airstrips on Motiti Island, before stepping things up to the larger Cessna 206. I could go on about the various experiences I have gained towards my flying skills, however that is only a small aspect of the job. Being able to share the personal connection that Paul has with Motiti Island and the locals over the years is truly something quite special. Having a coffee and a chat between flights, I have expanded my local knowledge ten-fold and thoroughly enjoyed hearing stories from Motiti island and Te Patuwai hapĹŤ right through to the history of White Island which I could then share in my commentary on local scenic flights.

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Island Air has been a great starting point for my career and lead in to the Airlines. Now flying Dash 8 Q300 aircraft all over New Zealand I have a new learning curve, but the skills that I gained flying with Paul and the Crew at Island Air have helped immensely. Island Air truly has the family friendly vibe attached to it, so much so that I still find myself down there on days off sharing a coffee, a few laughs and occasionally beating Paul at a game of darts. By Cole Mossman, Co-Pilot, Dash 8 Q300

From Motiti Island to Hamilton Island Australia My Island Air and Motiti journey started in 2012. I had been volunteering part time sweeping the hangar and washing planes for Paul, then I obtained my commercial license and immediately started working for Paul as a Line Pilot. The training was exciting learning a new set of skills for strip flying in outback New Zealand.

Once approved to fly the Motiti route I was soon flying the mighty Cessna 206 which was a goal for me as a youngster. It was in that machine I really found out what I was good at and Paul shared with me a sense of pride in our work we did. He was, and is so passionate about Motiti and its people, this would brush off on myself and other pilots. I will always have fond memories of flying for Paul

and the island, especially being able to go surfing on my lunch breaks! Today I fly Dehavilland Beaver seaplanes in Hamilton Island Australia.

On his first day, Cole called in to see Paul at Island Air, just before commencing work in a Dash 8 Q300 - August 2018.

The people skills and the hard work ethic that I learnt at Island Air still is with me to this day and I have enormous gratitude to Paul and his family, and the people of Motiti for making

me who I am as a pilot and person. By Dane Bendall I write for this magazine to let people know about the best little airline in Tauranga.

Bare-footed Dehavilland Beaver seaplane Pilot Dane Bendall on the beach at Hamilton Island, Australia.

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The first time I met Paul Ensor was the day I passed my commercial pilots license flight test. With my fresh commercial pilots licence in hand I made my way a few doors down to Paul’s hangar at Island Air. I presented myself (an overweight, pimply, 18-year-old with zero commercial aviation experience) and expressed my deep desire to fly his aeroplanes. I never could have imagined in my wildest dreams that that meeting would be the start of my journey to becoming a Boeing Captain, flying to over 45 countries on three continents, leading a multinational, multicultural team just ten years later at the age of 28 years old. Paul played an instrumental part in my career and a crucial role in helping me accomplish the achievements I have made thus far. Arriving at Paul’s hangar that day I had no idea what he looked like so thought it best to ask directions to his office from the first person I encountered. During my brief exposure to aviation I was expecting to be directed to a glass corner office on a mezzanine floor within the hangar. Within this office would be a man of a certain age, wearing a crisp white shirt, busy organising charters and rosters, however this was not to be. The first person I encountered was in fact Paul and he was standing up to his waste in a ditch just outside the hangar! There was no crisp white shirt, no glass corner office although he was on the phone and did seem to be booking flights…… I wasn’t completely wrong! With a pen in hand but no paper available he was writing the details of his call on a plank of wood.

I quickly adjusted my approach and expectations, Paul was obviously a no-nonsense sort of chap and my first impression was that he didn’t suffer fools gladly. I realised at that moment I was leaving the protective, warm cradle of the flight school and entering the hardnosed business world of commercial aviation. I politely introduced myself, said that I had just gained my commercial pilot license and that I wanted…. if possible….. on the off chance, if a job was available…… to work for him. Paul, in return and equally politely replied that unfortunately he didn’t have any flying positions available. Instead, he suggested I might like to help around the hangar and in return he would give me type ratings on his aircraft, the C206 & BN2 Islander. He then told me I could start today by digging out the remainder of the halffinished trench he was standing in. I didn’t know at the time of course but there, in that ditch, began my journey in commercial aviation. Over time Paul slowly brought me into a flying role. He took me under his wing as his “Aviation Apprentice”, guiding and moulding me into a, “seat of the pants pilot” where intuition and experience were my best friends. It was during this time, on short strips with heavy loads and challenging weather that I would cut my teeth for my first few years. Paul’s approach was very hands on and somewhat agricultural at times but that was Paul. You had to prove to him you were good enough on the ground to be entitled to be in the air in one of his aircraft. I cleaned restrooms, removed cow dung from the pod, re-arranged

Paul’s tool shed and at the time I may have found the tasks to be mundane. In reality though he was giving me the chance, a chance to prove myself and an opportunity that few took. An opportunity that was in fact my “golden ticket” for which I shall be forever grateful. Paul’s company, Island Air Charter's principle business was and still is serving the residents of Motiti Island. The reason Paul has maintained the monopoly on this route for the last ten years is not only because he has dedicated so much time to faithfully serving the Motiti community but also by earning their trust. One only must ask anyone who has safely flown with Paul over the past decade and you will soon see how admired and respected he is, not only as an aviator but also a close friend of the Motiti people. As all things do, my tenure at Island Air came to an end when new opportunities to progress presented themselves. But these new opportunities only came to pass due to the skills and solid foundation Paul and Island Air gave me. Paul not only gave me an opportunity, he gave me the ability to have the career I do today. I am now fortunate enough to fly some of the most modern and sophisticated jet airliners around the world and can’t help but to think where it all started. Thank you Paul, for giving me that incredible opportunity those few years ago. By Captain Joshua Canuel I write for this magazine to share the huge respect and gratitude I have for Paul and Island Air.

Tauranga lad, Captain Joshua Canuel (28) is rumoured to be the youngest Boeing 737 MAX Captain in the world today.

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From Aviation Apprentice to Boeing pilot

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Transpower in Maungatapu – Decision appealed

he existence of 110,000-volt un-insulated lines over Te Ariki Park, owned by Ngāti He hapū, and across Rangataua Bay were installed 60 years ago and have a long and sometimes sorry story behind them. The Crown Law office stated the installation was illegal. The line is now said to be close to collapse, with significant safety implications. A number of parties, including Ngāti He, the Maungatapu Marae, and the local community claim that a number of subsequent agreements with Transpower and its predecessor have not been honoured. The Tauranga Moana Management Plan, in Clause 15.2 states that this original line was to be re-routed ‘along the state highway and the bridge’.

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The line was never relocated. Now Transpower has obtained consent from 2 local authorities to demolish it and erect a new line 250 metres away beside the highway, but on additional new poles, up to twice the height of existing poles, and rather than being routed along the bridge, by TrustPower’s cheapest option which is to sling the conductors (cables) across the Bay, beside the bridge, between an 11 storey pole beside the Marae, and a 14 story pole on the Matapihi foreshore opposite. The new line would be ‘right in the face of the Marae’ according to Marae Trustee Tai Taikato. Transpower have offered the Marae a PA system so that speakers can be heard on the Marae’s front lawn over the hum of the conductors. The poles would also be visible from Devonport Road, Memorial Park and even NZTA say, clearly from its offices in Harrington House. Submitters opposing the erection of these galvanised super-poles beside the harbour, also intruding on the beautiful view of Tauranga people see when arriving in Tauranga along this stretch of highway over the Maungatapu Bridge, would blight the environment for the next 70 years. A group of people concerned about the abuse of the rights of the Maungatapu Marae, the visual impairment of the view of everyone using the bridge and nearby, have formed the Tauranga Environmental Protection Society Inc ‘to promote and protect both the natural and built environment in Tauranga’. The Society has appealed the Commissioner’s decision to grant consent to Transpower on behalf of our local Council’s to the Environment Court where it will be reheard. A myriad of legislation exists governing what Transpower may and may not do in a sensitive area such as this. The land on either side of the harbour where the super poles for the lines strung across the harbour is designated as being of ‘Outstanding Natural Feature and Landscape (ONFL). It also contravenes the ‘NZ Coastal Policy Statement’, The ‘Regional Policy Statement’, and ‘The Regional Coastal Environment Plan’. It is even contradictory to Transpower’s own policy that new HV lines in urban areas will be buried. Transpower has stated that this is not a new line, it is maintenance of the old line 250 metres away. The Society’s appeal also claims that Transpower’s Proposal is contrary to Policy 4, 6, and 7 of the ‘National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission’. The Society has expressed its goal that both local authorities and two state owned enterprises, Transpower and NZTA will all sit around the table to discuss their own goals and responsibilities in this location, and how a cooperative approach could go a long way to

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Protection Society Incorporated efficiently achieve these and minimise costs and adverse effects on others. The Society believes there is a solution which would result in (i) the reinstatement of amenity, safety, and traditional rights on both sides of the bridge to Ngati He, (ii) safety improvements to the Maungatapu Bridge in accordance with the new Government Policy Statement on Land Transport, (iii) a more secure and lower maintenance HV cable for Transpower and (iv) access for pedestrians and cyclists between Welcome Bay, Ohauiti, Polytech, Hairini, and Maungatapu with the CBD and Bayfair to bring effect to Tauranga City Council’s Cycle Plan. It is hoped that these Council’s and State Owned Enterprises will show a willingness to work outside their silos and identify a win – win situation for all parties. Maungatapu Marae Trustees and Ngai Te Rangi Iwi have joined the Appeal. The Society is pleased that Transpower’s Counsel and Company Secretary David Knight has visited Tauranga to discuss the situation with it in a constructive manner. Other parties mentioned have also agreed to meet to explore this opportunity and we hope that a good outcome can be achieved before we have to ask the Environment Court to rule on the matter. By Peter McArthur, Chair Tauranga Environmental Protection Society Inc Tauranga Environmental Protection Society really appreciates the interest and support given to it by the team at Bay Waka to help our city grow well!

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Skin in the Game Matters in an Uncertain World US writer Nassim Taleb puts forward the idea that human societies are becoming more fragile through the systems, rules and regulations we put in place to protect ourselves. We become less individually capable of dealing with chaos and uncertainty because we seek to lock down anything that could be destabilising. Our children are kept away from anything that could hurt them, so they develop no brain pathways to allow them to keep themselves safe around knives, fire or traffic. Without learning safety for themselves through trial and error the first time they are free of parental control, which usually involves cars, can be deadly.

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If people are not exposed to having to deal with the slings and arrows of life as children they go out into the world as teenagers unarmed and unskilled without resilience and mechanisms to give perspective to a broken heart, or bullying, recognising dishonest people, or knowing how to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe – other people have always done that for them. So, they die in cars or by their own hand. We may have kept them safe but have made them fragile. Taleb argues we are all being negatively impacted by groups with no skin in the game – academics, bureaucrats and ‘advisors’ – having too much influence in how we lead our lives leading to tragic consequences.

Fragilising our Health Recently I was talking with an Ear Nose and Throat specialist in Dunedin. He told me how people in developing countries have very small tonsils whereas people in wealthier countries have huge tonsils by comparison. His explanation was that in developing countries things are not as sterile as they are in places like New Zealand, therefore the body’s antibodies are active in protecting the body. It is what the human body has evolved to do over thousands of years living in environments alive with pathogens. In developed countries our antibodies are basically unemployed as there are few threats to protect against, so they go looking for trouble and start attacking

our own bodies – hence the inflamed tonsils. Health conditions such as hay fever, asthma, eczema and a range of other auto-immune conditions are prevalent in wealthy countries but not seen in developing countries. He was backing Talab’s point that in our attempts to make ourselves safe through sterility we are paradoxically making ourselves fragile.

Ideology Masquerading As Protection We can look at a raft of legislation that direct our lives and see how, while they may have good intent, are causing damage through fragilising us and making our society as a whole less resilient. An electrician now needs certification for working at heights if he is to take a ladder off his van roof rack. Health and Safety regulations would be one of the great “fragilisers” of our time. Another is the Resource Management Act which has created an animal called a planner who gets to direct all parts of our lives. In effect socialism of the sort that underpinned the failed Soviet ideology of centrally planned decision-making by the party, so no thinking was welcomed or expected by individuals. Planners or political commissars tell us what is good for us. The problem is, as Talab points out, they have no skin in the game themselves. They are not taking risks with their own money, or innovating; they are focused on preventing risks for themselves and their organisation. Having created this thing called a planner we have fragilised our society.

Paradox of Policy We also see fragility at work in government plans to change rental laws. One property buyer I was speaking with this week told me that he is constantly being approached by landlords wanting to quit their rental properties because of the looming costs to be imposed by new rental legislation. Landlords will have no say in tenants having pets, so landlords shiver at the prospect of having a pit bull next door to a house full of children

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without any ability to prevent that nightmare. We make our children less safe through trying to improve rental accommodation. The new law will require landlords to ensure the houses have no draughts. With older houses that is practically impossible and from a health perspective undesirable. The answer for landlords will be to sell or bulldoze the old houses which rent at a lower price and build new houses that rent at levels unattainable for those who were renting the older houses. So, the paradox is there will be fewer rental houses available and with less supply and larger demand rents will spike up. New legislation to ‘protect’ us will cause a huge problem for people who need a rental house – fewer rental houses available at much higher rents.

Exist Successfully within Uncertainty Where decisions are made by people without skin in the game there will always be a resulting problem that is bigger than the original problem. As Taleb says, we should be seeking antifragility not safety and failed attempts to keep back the tides of uncertainty. By Dr Del Carlini I write for Bay Waka because it is a place for ideas.

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TECT – Unexplained Opinion: In a previous article I concluded by saying, “TECT needs to explain to its consumers why, or if it is prudent for its consumers, to continue to hold shares in TrustPower, whether its consumers are getting fair value from TrustPower, and why TECT should continue to exist”. TECT has not responded, so I have decided to investigate myself. The Players Are: • Trust Power: its shareholders profit through often tax-free appreciation of the value of their shares when sold, and from dividends, a share of the Trust Power’s annual profits paid out to shareholders.

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• TECT: it holds 27% of the shares in Trust Power and income derived from these shares is used to provide benefits to those who buy their power from Trust Power (approximately 56,000) who reside in the Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty district. 78% is paid directly to TECT consumers, and the remainder is paid to a number of community organisations selected by TECT Trustees. • Infratil: it holds a controlling 51% of the shares in Trust Power

How the Market Works The electricity market was de-regulated by Government many years ago with the goal of bringing competition to the retail sale of electricity by power distribution companies, who in turn buy that power from power generation companies. The electricity is transported from the generating companies to local sub stations by Transpower, a state-owned enterprise, and from there to the consumer by a local lines company such as PowerCo. Irrespective of where the consumer is located, he or she can purchase electricity from most any of the electricity retailers who appear to compete vigorously for market share.

TECT Cheques Only consumers who live in Tauranga City or Western Bay of Plenty, who purchase their electricity from Trust Power receive an annual cheque from TECT which represents their share of Trust Power profits received by TECT. 22% of these profits are paid to local charities identified by TECT Trustees, the remaining profits are distributed each year to these consumers in a cheque, referred to as ‘the TECT cheque’, prior to Christmas each year.

Market Knowledge In a complex and changing market Consumer NZ has created an online tool to allow consumers to compare the cost of their electricity requirements from the full range of providers. This tool can be seen at www.powerswitch. org.nz PowerSwitch requires your address, asks a number of questions about your insulation, methods of heating, number of people in the home, whether it is occupied during the day, and details of your previous power accounts.

From this information PowerSwitch advises what your power would cost each year, from each of the different providers.

My Own Situation I live with my wife in an insulated house with two heat pumps and a Kent fire for heating. Our current provider is Mercury Energy. My PowerSwitch report from Consumer NZ has informed me that if I switched to Electric Kiwi as my provider I would save $560 per annum. But if I switched to Trust Power and signed a 3-year contract, my annual power cost would increase by $915 per annum. In my situation, buying power from Trust Power on a 3 year contract would cost us $1,475 more than purchasing the same electricity from ElectricKiwi. Is purchasing power from TrustPower to get a TECT cheque the same as the Chrisco Christmas Hamper Club?

Pricing Differential Outside BOP I then entered addresses in other centres in the PowerSwitch tool and discovered that Trust Power electricity rates appear to be higher in Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty than anywhere else in New Zealand. In Tauranga, TrustPower charge 25.36c per unit, however in Auckland TrustPower charge just 19.99c per unit, a power cost saving of 21% for Aucklanders who are not eligible for the TECT cheque. It is also cheaper in Hamilton and Wellington. Does Trust Power think that BOP electricity consumers will continue to pay this additional cost just to get their TECT cheque?

Infratil If Trust Power is making greater profits from Tauranga consumers who are paying a higher unit price for their electricity in order to receive a rebate or profit distribution through the TECT cheque, it should be noted that TECT cheques arise from just TECT’s 28% shareholding. Where does the other 78% of this additional profit get paid out? Bay Waka passed this opinion piece to TECT for comment before publishing, and TECT expressed no concern about these comments and did not wish to make any further comment at the time. By Peter McArthur I write for Bay Waka to help explain the fine-print.

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OPINION: We spoke about Tauranga’s need for an Urban Strategy in Bay Waka Issue 11 titled ‘Density done well’. Cities around the world are dealing with the consequences of changing population demographics and policies that have failed to effectively manage the relationships between land-use, mobility, equality and population health. Continued population growth, not solely from immigration, but from the fact that many of us have more than two grandchildren, places an ever-increasing demand on our cities.

in a happier, more vibrant neighbourhood

Wake up Housing

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A stand-alone house on a sizeable section has been the traditional New Zealand family home and remains the housing aspiration of many, however affordability of this type of housing is now well beyond the reach of many. Construction costs for new housing have skyrocketed. The price of existing housing stock has followed, and those looking for profit have driven demand even higher in the expectation that the value of their investment will continue to soar. This has exacerbated the affordability problem, not just to buy a home, but also to rent a home. In time, this has created a serious problem for many, and in time this will adversely affect everyone in one way or another.

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The need to travel long distances from our homes to our places of work, education, entertainment and for other services coupled with our high reliance on the private motorcar leads to a decline in physical activity giving rise to other problems such as noise, pollution, stress and poor physical fitness. These quickly manifest themselves as chronic (non-communicable) diseases including diabetes, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, mental illness, chronic pain, chronic kidney disease and dementia. When these do strike, it is often too late to think of the benefits of living in a better urban environment.

Engagement

‘In 2017 community engagement on both the Tauranga Transport Programme and the Environment Strategy provided strong feedback that Tauranga needed to move toward a more compact city as a way to address environmental concerns and to address transport issues.’

Tauranga Urban Strategy Vision 2050 – now it’s up to 'You'!

It really is, the time is now. TCC have just released its proposed urban strategy for yet more consultation. City Hall continues to be rather sheepish in the manner it is guiding our city I feel, and want your instructions to give them confidence to follow ‘international best practice’ to achieve the wondrous aspirational goals they keep telling us they have for our city. World expert on urban development Gil Penalosa reminds us: continues on page 17 ...

This is currently illegal in our Tauranga residential zone, because it is:

Over height Over bulk Over density Overshadowing Insufficient setback Insufficient onsite parking Excess site coverage Insufficient side yard No exterior living space

In appropriate locations in Tauranga, I think this would make a very nice home. Is this really such a bad idea for Tauranga?

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years, mayors have come and gone, we have worked collaboratively with neighbours (Smartgrowth), and it might not be unreasonable to suggest

The quality of our future city is now up to 'You'. Guidance you provide through this public consultation will dictate the quality of Tauranga and its many neighbourhood communities you and future generations will experience.

Strategy 2050, it is out now for public consultation and this closes when the crackers go off on 5th November. Pages 8 & 9 outline the hub of the proposal which is designed to address our need for better urban development and solve the problems which already exist. ‘The Tauranga Urban Strategy proposes that more homes are located within 5 to 15-minutes from the local centre’

A Compact City ‘The proposed strategy contains the city’s aspirations for how we focus growth within the existing urban area, increase the density of housing in new urban areas, while also improving housing choice, accessibility, vibrant centres and connected neighbourhoods and a quality-built environment that complements our stunning natural environment’.

that little more than words have been created so far. A well planned compact city or brown field densification always results in a greater choice in housing style, costs, and a safer more vibrant city.

Civic leaders have spoken about the need to create a ‘compact city’ for many

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What Could This look Like?

When people can live in close proximity to the things that contribute to the quality of our lives, preschools, schools, swimming pools, libraries, shopping centres, medical facilities, the beach, our places of work, our need for car parks and roads, petrol and road taxes, insurance and registrations all diminish. Our lives are improved. Wider choices of housing leads to more appropriate housing for all sectors of our community.

Centres Based Intensification

Recognising feedback from earlier public consultation, the strategy describes continues on page 18 ...

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• Change is not unanimous. • When you say “no” to something, you say “yes” to something else, and • Creating a great city is not a technical or financial issue; it’s an issue of political will.

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Recycling right with kerbside glass collections Tauranga’s first ever, council-led kerbside glass collection service got underway on 1 October 2018. The service provided to every residential property in Tauranga, is expected to prevent around 6000 tonnes of glass per year being sent to landfill. The service is strictly for glass bottles and jars – rinsed and without lids. If other materials are put in the crate it won’t be emptied as the contents will not be accepted at the glass recycling plant.

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Another common reason for non-collection of glass is if the crate is overfilled. If the crate is filled past the top edge, glass can easily

fall out when lifted and shatter, and the crate may also become too heavy for the collector to lift. Both of these are health and safety issues. The collector will also not empty the crate if there is broken glass in it. This is because collectors need to manually handle the glass in order to separate it into different colours as they put it into the truck. If there is broken glass in the crate, the collectors can easily cut themselves. Residents are asked to wrap any broken glass in newspaper and put it in their rubbish bin or bag instead. Full details about what can and cannot be put in the crate is in the brochure that was delivered with

An example of an overfilled glass crate.

the collection crates (taped to the bottom) or on the council website at www. tauranga.govt.nz/glass.

Tauranga City Council has written for this magazine to let people know how to make the most out of their kerbside glass recycling service.

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Wake up in a happier, more vibrant neighbourhood more mixed-use developments in town centres and higher density housing within a 5 to 15-minute walk of these town centres. Pictures on page 8 show well designed 4-storey apartments within immediate proximity of these Town Centres, and 3-level town house type developments within a 5 to 15-minute walk. Page 9 identifies the locations of Tauranga town centres in which this type of development is proposed. The major commercial centres shown on page 9 are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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The Cities long term plan in response to the ‘National Policy on Urban Development Capacity 2016’ identifies additional smaller centres for this type of ‘centres based’ intensification. These are shown as smaller dots on Page 9.

This is a managed, controlled, and costeffective method to create a compact city. Sadly Councillors are tempted, in what I have referred to as their ‘sheepish’ nature. To start with centres based intensification in just one location. What sort of timid half-baked idea is that? We are not a tin pot town. Tauranga is a large, diverse and widely spread city. We need strong, wellfounded and clear management of our urban development. I recommend that all eight of the major centres shown on page 9 of the ‘Proposed Tauranga Urban Strategy 2050’ are opened to this type of development now.

Quality & Cost

These need not be mutually exclusive. If we do not want to leave the quality of our urban development to individual property developers, the community must set standards. The Council should be taking a leadership role here, (rather than paying out for past errors). The Council should be following international best practice. We are not unique. Council have proposed little to achieve the Governments desire to see better, warmer, more affordable

homes built in close proximity to location of community amenities. Council have used words like: ‘a qualitybuilt environment that complements our stunning natural environment’. What an absurd specification for the quality of our urban environment. I ask you to consider what you expect. Should all new homes achieve a Home Star score of 6 or more? What percentage of homes should be able to be purchased by a family with a specified income and deposit? These are issues which will define the quality of our 'City'. Find out how to have your say online: BayLive.nz/2050 Hard copies of all documents and submission forms are available at Council reception and libraries. By Peter McArthur I write for Bay Waka to encourage us all that unless you have your say, this Council may not do what the majority of the people want.

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Transforming internet coverage in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Bay Waka wanted to talk with Evolution Networks Director, Mark Simpson about why he felt their offerings in the Eastern Bay of Plenty were vital to the development of a reliable internet infrastructure in the region. Sulphur lurking underground has been a headache for Kawerau internet users for years. The old copper wire network is literally crumbling, leaving residents and businesses with poor internet coverage until now.

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Evolution Networks, a locally based internet service provider has installed a number of towers to boost high speed internet coverage to over 80% in Kawerau.

plans to transform Internet coverage across the region. “Right now, we are negotiating to install another 26 towers across the Bay to significantly lift internet coverage rates”, Mark explains, “For Eastern Bay businesses and communities to thrive, they have to be connected. Technology is rapidly changing industries like horticulture and farming for example. A farmer can now monitor soil temperatures, and weather conditions with internet enabled technology, but you can’t if coverage isn’t reliable.” Talking to the team it’s clear they are driven by a focus to deliver internet for the whole community.

The installation of community Wi-Fi hotspots in Edgecumbe and Kawerau demonstrate this. Mark explains, “A new hotspot for Kawerau covers the Scout Club and Firmin Park. Not only will the community be able to connect, but organisers of and participants in events like the King of The Mountain, and slalom kayaking on the river can access reliable internet services too. That’s a great community benefit.” By Mark Simpson, Evolution Networks I agreed to this interview because the Bay Waka’s community service and stories align with ours.

“You had a situation where every time it rained heavily in Kawerau, people would lose their internet connection", says Mark Simpson of Evolution Networks. “We’ve worked with the council to significantly improve wireless coverage to the town, and we’re making further investments in towers to increase coverage further.” Evolution Networks are particularly excited about the potential of fibre services for Kawerau. “Any customer in Kawerau who signs up with us now, will automatically get switched over to fibre free of charge when it launches.”

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Reasons why to do business in Whakatane

The Eastern Bay of Plenty is a great place to do business. Technology Support and Supply company Stratus Blue have set up base in Whakatane to further support local businesses by local people. Bay Waka caught up with Stratus Blue to talk about their new office in Whakatane and why they wanted to expand their support into the wider Eastern Bay Community. Opening an office in Whakatane in June this year, Stratus Blue saw this as a natural progression and a hugely beneficial development for local business. Staunchly Bay of Plenty owned and operated, they manage and support IT needs for SMEs across the region. "With our hands-on, family first culture, proactive solutions and local focus assures customers that they are in safe and familiar

hands" says Tony Snow, Director and co-owner of Stratus Blue. "Technology is a big part of any business these days and to have someone you can trust looking after these critical business systems, see them in the supermarket, on the sports field and around town is important for a future partner for your business" he said. "With IT consultants and support engineers on the ground living and working in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, and more staff with a variety of expertise and qualifications just an hour away in Tauranga, support and service is enhanced, and down time is minimised", explains Mr Snow. The 5 reasons Stratus Blue chose to expand into the Eastern Bay of Plenty are (i) It is rich in business opportunities, from professional services

and primary industries to sustainable enterprises. (ii) It has an entrepreneurial culture, (iii) Great local people and (iv) Good infrastructure in rail, road and air transportation services and finally (v) A strong environmental focus - not to mention the beaches and the east coast scenery is outstanding! With the advent of cloud computing, the team at Stratus Blue saw the need for good technology service, advice, products and services for the business-tobusiness community, offering flexibility, mobility and risk minimisation solutions. Stratus clouds are characterized by a horizontal layering with a uniform base and the team at Stratus Blue are uniform in their approach and the foundation of the business is built on over 100 years of collective experience in the technology world layering their expertise to

Tony Snow, CEO, Stratus Blue

support Local Business across New Zealand and within the Bay of Plenty. Stratus Blue are delighted to be providing the business owners of Whakatane, Opotiki, Kawerau, Edgecumbe, and surrounding districts with an enhanced range of services and IT support to ensure business continuity in a fast-paced and everchanging technology world. Learn more about how Stratus Blue can assist your business in the region; from fast internet services, and business phone solutions. For technology support and consultancy contact: • www.stratusblue.co.nz • assist@stratusblue.co.nz • phone: 07 777 0010 • freephone: 0800 2 ASSIST.

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The technology specialists in town... If you have never heard of PB Technologies listen up! PB Tech as they are commonly known have been a computer, phone and all technology Online Retailer, selling at wholesale prices to the public for years. They have had shops popping up here and there around the country, but it wasn’t until last year that they finally setup shop at 86 Second Avenue here in Tauranga!

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As a home and business computer service provider, we couldn’t be happier to have our dedicated computer supplier selling all the equipment we recommend to our customers. Better still, it was Alan Martin of LG Martin and Son (who remembers them and their iconic TV advertisements?!) who said, “It’s the putting right that counts”, and having computer qualified sales and service people, makes a huge difference by reducing potential post-sale issues which we find ourselves dealing with most often. So, thinking of getting a new computer or phone? Please seek the advice of the highly trained PB Tech staff who are very happy to help you before running off to the usual retail

store suspects – right approach, right outcome! You can also call Silver Service IT and we’ll take you for an online tour of their shop to find what you are looking for, if you prefer to stay at home. Look at offers in the advert (on the right) and take advantage of free delivery from their online store. But best of all, if you’re like me and enjoy looking at the latest

By Jim Swan, Home & SME IT Consultant, Silver Service IT Ltd, phone: 07-262 1000 I write for this magazine to let everyone know about the very best computer store in town!

Looking for love online

Looking for love online is fraught with risk and adventure. In a worst-case scenario, we have heard about people making an overseas journey and unwittingly becoming someone’s drug mule. There are also regular tales of people being fleeced out of their life savings. In a best-case scenario, they lived happily ever after.

those characters (men or women) at the same time and, not based in New Zealand at all.

where not only are the recommended sites listed but also the ones to be avoided and why.

What we needed in New Zealand was a place where you could find out the names of the legitimate dating sites that had been verified as such. This will avoid most of the risk associated with using the Google search engine to find such sites.

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After some recent feedback, we set out to look at how to identify fake friendship sites from real ones, to help men and women alike find their way around online safely when they are new to this online-dating scene.

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For example, “What about that Gondola up the Mount then, how many times have you been up”?

Verified dating sites The most important fact to be aware of is that there is an enormous collection of fake identities existing online purporting to be local people seeking love, sex, or other contact with you. Typically, if you arrive at the wrong site you will find umpteen available men or women in your ‘area’ but behind it all are a small group of (usually) men, pretending to be all

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After some research we were very surprised to discover that local entrepreneur Sheldon Nesdale had undertaken and recorded this research some time ago and has since maintained this information up-todate at one website since 2013. We also discovered inside a whitepaper on Online Dating in NZ, written by Wellington Law faculty of Victoria University in 2015, where this website was acknowledged for providing a complete list of the Online Dating Sites (ODS). So, lonely date-seeking readers, we recommend Sheldon’s website: NZDatingWebsites.co.nz,

Use discernment people. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Be suspicious, you don’t have to be rude, but if you are in a chat with someone, ask a question that could trip them up.

Questions like this will quickly determine if you are talking to a legitimate local person. A fake personality will often take the bait and answer positively to simply carry the conversation on. Take the time to get your approach right and keep your expectations in check with reality. Risk will be reduced, while potential legitimate outcomes have more chance to be discovered. By Jim Swan Silver Service IT www.silverservice.co.nz I write for this magazine to help make the world a better place.

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Bay Waka Westpac Tauranga Business Awards

The Westpac Tauranga Business Awards are in the final stages of the entry process with the judging due to start early October. There are some excellent entries, which is always indicative of the strength of the growing businesses and economy of the Bay. It is always inspiring to see the range of businesses and just how well they are doing. All use the awards entry process to benchmark their business, to put that stake in the ground and look for external assessment.

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We often become “store blind” to something we are so deeply involved with, so having independent judges look at your business allows you to reset your approach.

Giving back to the community This year has seen the introduction of a new category, “The Corporate Sponsorship Award” sponsored by Air New Zealand. We are looking for nominations of those businesses that you know give back to the community, and we are looking for nominations from you the community. This award recognises a company for their outstanding contribution through sponsorship and philanthropy to the region, and will be judged amongst other factors on social and economic impact, community wellbeing and investment in the region. The gala dinner where the awards are announced is on Friday the 9th of November – tickets available from anne@tauranga. org.nz – where the theme is “Marvellous Business”, again celebrating the business success. By Anne Pankhurst I write for this magazine because I love the community involvement that it has, and it is real.

She needed a hero… so she became one Was sitting in a Turkish café in Hong Kong recently having a quiet meal and the waiter Nevzat Durmus, sat down and started conversing. Man, what this guy didn’t know about geopolitics probably didn’t matter, let alone exist. He had a wide range of knowledge regarding a range of different topics. In real school management it’s a similar thing. Amongst us on a daily basis hugely talented people are within our breathing space, yet we so often overlook them, because we fail to see or value their potency let alone their potential.

Helping to grow people professionally As an Iwi leader, I have a responsibility to identify and prosper our future leaders, like most. Sometimes they are in humble positions within your very organisation and they are mouse quiet either in voice or about their potential. Other times they are noisy, sometimes about the fact that they were incarcerated during their lives at the behest of HM Hotel service. I have been a car enthusiast all of my life (another name for a petrol head I suppose) so I often look at cars or motorcycles at what they are going to be or could be looking like in 12 months’ time. It’s the same with staff. "How can I be part of the facilitation of this person’s professional development?" This I believe, is the art of vision management.

Hidden gems Employing people with their potential in mind, often women but not always, frequently sole parents are wonderful vessels of knowledge and survival. Sole parents understand frugality, challenge, sadness and vision. Sole parents are veterans of everything and this in reality is part of their unrecognised currency. The work we do interacting with humans, these people trained in this everyday with their babies. People who have been through hardship, they talk

differently, you can hear the wisdom in their kōrero – but you have to listen. Setting the environment to effectively utilize this latent presently invisible skill requires organisations and managers to be listeners and hear the views of staff and to provide environments for them to express their views. They did not leave school at an early age, schools often left them in some of the most damaging and sometimes humiliating ways. It’s painful in memory, and the thought of repeating that voluntarily as an adult is somewhat repulsive to their present mindset.

Fuelling the dream But you can see in their hearts, through their eyes, this is what they want. To fulfil what was once a failure into a formidable future they only dreamed of. Our job is to tune into their vision and manifest it for all of us. Keeping the pressure on to help realise their dream that will either directly or indirectly benefit the Iwi. At Ngai Te Rangi, nobody gets bonded when we pay for their study and release people to study on pay and work time. They may work in administration, and they study social work, but our society needs more trained social workers. But its more than that, it’s a direct challenge on education deprivation of our people. He may qualify in social work and because he had been in jail he will never be a registered social worker, but he has within his grasp a life that he was till then merely a spectator in. It may mean that I might have to do without an admin person for several weeks per annum – that's ok as it makes sure I increase my admin skill and self-reliance – I have a role to play as well and I must also do my bit for others education emancipation. Keeping in mind, that we are educating our people, for the world not just for us. By Paora Stanley, CEO, Ngāi Te Rangi I write for this magazine because I enjoy cognitive inspiration.

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I work in communications, so my job is to ensure that people find out what’s going on. Therefore it’s pretty ironic that my choice of profession is one of the most misunderstood in today’s society. I also happen to work for a council, so there’s another challenge. Many people have a set view of councils, and if those views are not entirely based on fact, it can be hard to change them. So what do we actually do in the communications team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council? Well, to begin with, we share with our community the work we’re involved in. We do this through our website, Facebook page, through radio and print advertising, email newsletters and

through the media. Using those channels we publicise planting days, run campaigns to stop the spread of pests which threaten our environment, inform our residents about our public transport network and educate them on maritime safety and civil defence. There’s also a vast array of publications to be produced, including annual plans and reports, brochures, fact sheets, posters and adverts. Our in-house graphics team may be working on a small flyer one day and a 150-page brochure the next. Other current projects include revamping our website so it’s easier for people to obtain the information they’re looking

for and also putting together a residents’ survey to check how the public rates the services we’re delivering. The second major stream of our work is internal communications, which is vital in a large organisation spread across offices in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Rotorua and Whakatane. We produce daily email newsletters and internal publications to keep everyone up to speed with the activities of such a diverse and complex organisation. No two days are ever remotely similar, but our desire to serve the community well remains constant. By Sam Rossiter-Stead

Sam Rossiter-Stead Communications Manager Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Sam Rossiter-Stead is the Communications Manager for Bay of Plenty Regional Council. He has written for Bay Waka as he is passionate about the region and the work he’s involved with on behalf of the community.

If everyone did their bit I read a lot of reports on what is happening nationally and across the Bay of Plenty. There is no shortage of matters of concern. Many issues relate to the impact of man on the environment – like climate change, water quality, air quality, loss of biodiversity, biosecurity, growth management and traffic congestion to name a few. Unsurprisingly, I hear people muttering about the need to invest more to solve the problems we see on a daily basis sTaRTER or read about in the media. Quality helium balloons, balloon sculptures I am just as and decorating guilty as the next Themed party products person of sitting Cake candles in a row of traffic Hen party novelties wishing someone Party lighting hire would just fix the road to get rid of a traffic pinchpoint. Or getting cross when I 415 Cameron Road, Tauranga see someone Phone: 07 579 5836 has dumped E: tauranga@partystarter.co.nz www.partystarter.co.nz their rubbish

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on the side of a rural road. Or being concerned when I read about plastic in the oceans. However, in many instances, we humans are the contributors of the problem in the first place. If everyone did their bit to reduce the activities that have led to the Jane Nees problem, imagine how much Deputy Chair easier fixing up the resulting Bay of Plenty Regional Council problem would be. The conundrum is, often we are unwilling to change what we do because we prioritise our convenience above everything else. Or our habits are such that until we are forced to change, we keep on doing things the same old way. However, it is our world and our way of life that is at stake. So, just as government is calling for New Zealanders to be an army of 4.7 million people to protect our biosecurity – lets everyone do their bit, and change our habits and activities to be kinder on our earth. By Jane Nees, Deputy Chair, BOP Regional Council I write for Bay Waka because it’s a growing source of local news and views.

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Recently there has been a spate of serious and fatal crashes on the Bay of Plenty state highway network. No matter what the cause, every one of those crashes is a tragedy. The Bay of Plenty is over-represented in crashes involving driver distraction, and the local Police and the NZ Transport Agency are committed to raising awareness about the risks. A safe road system free of death and serious injury can only be achieved through safer speeds, safer vehicles, safer roads and safer road users.

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Bay Venues goes extra mile for child safety

Bay Venues is going the extra mile to ensure the road safety of children transported to its OSCAR after-school care and school holiday programmes. “Extra vehicle safety initiatives have been introduced for all the OSCAR fleet”, says OSCAR childcare manager Melissa Ingram. “We are carrying people’s precious cargo. We don’t want to just meet legal requirements, we want to go beyond the call of duty to ensure their safety.” Melissa says the significant investment involves the installation of forward-facing restraints and full back boosters, suitable for five to 13-yearolds. Staff have been trained in vehicle restraint use and all drivers have committed to an AA Defensive Driving Course. The vehicles are fully serviced six monthly. “All this is in line with our high quality, high-standards programme,” Melissa says.

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Bay Venues’ safety moves have been applauded by Tauranga Plunket’s Injury Prevention Co-ordinator Donna Tuck, who’s keen to see others follow suit. OSCAR supervisor Ella Gemmell ensures Spencer-Lee Wairepo, 7, is super-safe.

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KOHA The Gift of knowledge Sir Apirana Ngata once said “It is the taiaha of knowledge that will win the battles for Māori in the future.” When creator Tommy Kapai saw this quote on a TikiTiki East Coast school wall - where he was teaching a creative writing course many moons ago, it was then he took up the challenge to try and create relevant resources to normalize the Māori language.

“It seemed a perfect match for a perfect koha/gift being available in a garage, given the game and the colouring book are a resource to teach the correct translation and pronunciation of prominent Māori place names and sites of historical significance”, he said. The creative genius behind the Indigenous brand is very much a whanau affair. Mother, Andrea Keast has put the stunning graphic designs together and son Milan has complemented his mother’s flare by breathing life into each page of the book with his divine drawings. Milan was also instrumental in much of the game concept of KOHA. Core Education who are investor/partners in Koha provided a very capable team of Māori researches who captured the essence of what creator Tommy Kapai

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KOHA is the realisation of many years teaching in well over 200 schools throughout Aotearoa for Kapai, and on Labour day Saturday, the first three toanga/ treasures of KOHA will go into 10 Z stations across the Bay of Plenty, with the opportunity to eventually cover all of Z’s 200 plus outlets throughout Aotearoa.

The KOHA game is available in time for Christmas, for purchase at participating Z petrol stations in Bay of Plenty.

had in his mind. All together a team of 17 talented individuals came together to create a toanga for all of Aotearoa to enjoy the perfect present for Christmas. KOHA is a gift for families to share around the family table. For Tommy and his team, KOHA is all about opening up the window of understanding of the Māori world by normalizing the language in a Board game and colouring book. “If it works for us here, we will create a similar range of relevant resources for other indigenous countries across the planet, whose identities have been suffering in silence for far too long”, concluded Tommy. By Tommy Kapai Wilson, Te Pirirakau, Te Puna I write for this magazine because I believe in knowledge; being the best weapon to fight any battle with.

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Pigs and rapiti tackle rubbish at Waldorf school community wanting to achieve zero-waste at our annual fair; an event that attracts about 1000 families from the region. With a few years of experience under our belt, we are extremely proud of our progress yearto-year.

Waldorf School Fair always enjoys the challenge to try and achieve zero waste.

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Did you know that 18 truck and trailer loads of Tauranga waste is sent over the Kaimai Ranges and buried into landfills in the Waikato every weekday? To make matters worse, did you know half of this is compostable? Acutely aware of the fact above, Tauranga Waldorf School does its bit to raise awareness amongst our school community. With some creative thinking and planning, it is possible to steer away from this as the default option. Plastic-free lunchbox contents, using beeswax wraps instead of cling wrap, parents sharing recipes of quick-and-easy homemade

children’s snacks, buying bulk foods in organic compostable packaging are just some of day-to-day initiatives. While at school the 'Rubbish Rapiti/Rabbits' consists of small teams of children that proudly hop along true to their name and sort waste correctly in the various labelled bins. In addition, the friendly pigs in our school farm happily devour scraps to help our cause with much gusto. Onsite composting ends up feeding the veggie gardens that the children tend to. These everyday attitudes have led to a more ambitious goal for the

We bulk purchase compostable product and food packaging, ensure that stall holders are aligned with our ethos, and just like the Rubbish Rapiti, we guide fair-goers to the correct sorting of waste. Two years ago, the amount of waste from the school fair that was sent to landfill was 4.1kgs, last year this was just over 2 kgs (less than 1% of total waste). So, what happened to the rest? Well here's the biodegradable breakdown: • 91% (approximately 616kg) of the waste was composted • 5% (approximately 36kg was food waste and made for delicious treats for the pigs) • 3% (approximately 20kg) of waste was recyclable For this year’s fair, we will continue to work towards

reducing the amount of waste again. Another key focus for us is to maximise the number of reusable cups for hot drinks. Even though we’ve used compostable cups in previous years, we are keen to push that to the next level and go reusable. To help you get your environmentally-friendly hot drink fix, we will have free-to-use boomerang cups and keep cups for sale. (added bonus of a free hot drink with the purchase of a keep cup.) If you already have a reusable takeaway cup, please bring it along when you order your hot drink. The event is often referred to as a simply magical day amongst fairgoers. We believe zero-waste is one of the aspects that adds to this. Come experience the magic for yourself at the Tauranga Waldorf School Fair & Open Day on 11th November 2018 10am-3pm. By Namita Davey I write for this magazine because it is a valuable publication that informs and connects our community.

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Mindfulness is becoming a common term, but what does it actually mean? Mindfulness means not to forget. This can mean being aware of (not forgetting) what’s happening around you, but mindfulness is most useful when we use it to observe and control our mind. All our problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and anger are all feelings experienced within the mind. If we follow certain mental habits then these feelings will naturally arise. For example, if we constantly worry about what other people think of us, examining whether they like us or not, that mental habit will lead to problems such as anxiety. Through developing our mindfulness, we can remember to observe our mind and become aware of what’s happening within it, while maintaining equanimity. This allows us to see that it is our own mental habits that cause our problems and suffering. Once we clearly understand this we can direct our mind away from mental habits that lead to problems such as anxiety and cultivate mental habits that lead to peaceful and joyful states of mind. Meditation is training in mindfulness, by improving our mindfulness we can overcome all of our problems and live a happier and more meaningful life. Therefore, training in meditation is one of the most beneficial things we can do for ourselves and others. “The function of mindfulness is to prevent distractions. The more stable our mindfulness, the fewer distracting thoughts we will have. When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” Geshe Kelsang Gyatso If you are interested in Buddhism or just meditation, regardless of experience, you are welcome to attend a weekly drop-in class at Greerton Library (every Thursday at 7pm). Classes cost $15 per person, all proceeds go to spreading Buddhist teachings. Everyone is welcome! www.meditateintauranga.org By Mathew Stewart I write for this magazine to help people find a happy meaningful life.

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Salutations from Ellie the cow at Walnut Tree Farm

(I once heard a spider say “salutations” and some pig seemed to like it, and it kinda took off from there amongst the farm yard set). The girls and I are enjoying the spring sunshine; it means the grass is starting to grow again, much to the farmer’s relief. Winter milking is an art form in itself, and the challenge of running on a grass-based system on our tiny farm, means we girls have a limited supply of milk to share through winter.

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best on encouragement I’ve noticed in my time of looking after them. The Farmers have been working hard on extending the vegetable garden and are now pleased to say that the fridge is full of Walnut Tree farm home-grown goodies! The Farmers grow veges using organic fertilisers and practices. It’s a bit like having a ‘farmers market’ available 7 days. They also had to build a cute little fence to protect the garden because the new bull, “young Hank”, kept jumping the yard and taking a nip at the kale; must be a millennial. By Ellie the Jersey Cow I write for this magazine because its full of heart for this comooo-nity.

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Chef Stephen’s - The Happy Puku Catering Co.

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"Here comes the sun" and that signals lighter fresh healthy dishes to be enjoyed with family and friends. The following recipe is a festive Lebanese dish that I have done many times …nice and light and an explosion of taste and texture....so enjoy!

Ingredients - 1 kg Fresh Salmon or any local fresh caught fish like Snapper (pin bones removed); - Salt (Malton is good) and ground pepper; - Extra virgin cold pressed Olive oil (Burts from Farmers market is excellent)

Summer Festive Salmon This is a show-off dinner party and Christmas lunch dish. As the french say, "le mariage parfait” -the perfect marriage of cooked salmon, a tahini and yoghurt dressing, freshly chopped aromatic herbs and grilled walnuts, and a touch of chilli, is simply a taste sensation. The dish is served at room temperature, so you can cook the salmon up to three hours in advance.

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For 6 persons or 4 very hungry appetites!

Nutty Cream (yogurt and Tahini) - 1 50g Yogurt (natural unsweetened Greek yogurt) - 3 tbspoons Tahini (sesame paste) well stirred - 1 clove garlic (try Mr Cooney’s Organic Garlic from Te Puna) - Juice of one lemon - 1 tspoon freshly ground pepper Tarator (Herb salad) - 60g grilled walnuts - 1 cup of fresh coriander leaves chopped - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves - 1 medium red onion, finely diced - 1 long mild red chilli seeded and finely diced - ½ tspoon Sumac (red berry that is grinded - that gives a tangy/tarty taste and often replaced lemons. Great on salads and Fish) - 60mls extra virgin olive Oil (Burts Frantoio)

Preparation Season the salmon with salt and ground pepper and a splash of olive oil. Wrap in baking paper and place skin side down. Put onto baking tray. Bake Salmon for 25 min. in the centre of the oven at 150 degrees. Salmon should be medium rare. Remove from oven and leave to rest. Chop up roughly the coriander and mint. Add the grilled walnuts, red onion, chilli, olive oil and lemon juice and season. Add the sumac. To serve the Salmon, smear the exposed surface with a little yogurt tahini sauce, then pack on the Tarator herb salad topping neatly and evenly. Serve at room temperature with some extra sauce on the side. ..et voila with a nice glass of Pinot Gris I say “Bon Appetit! By Chef Stephen, the happy puku I write for this magazine because it has such a good open community vibe.

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Thanks to all those Riddler’s who sent in an answer to go into the draw to win the pretty cool remote-controlled cockroach prize.

An Uber passenger gently tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped inches from a shop window.

This time, everyone got the answer correct which was pretty impressive! Yes indded, the answer was the letter E. Congratulations to Natalie Moffat, who sent sent er representatives Harmony (7) and Amaia (5) to uplift the little critter from us!

For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, “Look man, don’t ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me!” The passenger apologized and said, “I didn’t realize that a small tap would scare you so much.” The driver replied, “Sorry, it’s not really your fault. Today is my first day as an Uber driver – I’ve been driving a hearse for the last 25 years.”

e So, to be in th next supere draw to win th cool remotecontrolled cockroach, all o is you have to d wing riddle: llo answer the fo What does man love more than life? Fear more than death or mortal strife? What do the poor have, what the rich require, And what contented men desire? What does the miser spend, the spendthrift save, And all men carry to their graves?

Send your answer to: win@baywaka.nz, or post to P.O. Box 137, Tauranga 3140, but remember to include your email or phone number so we can contact you!

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So, a ‘Welcome’ shout-out to the new kai shop in the hood and next time you’re passing, pop in and say ‘Hi’ – grab some kai to go! Bear in mind if you live in Arataki, Pyes Pa or Greerton you can reach this shop in 5-minutes driving at 100 km/h so could be another takeaway option and still get the food home hot! Something to think about! Try the dumplings!! By Bay Waka team We write for this magazine because we like happy families.

Bay Waka went to find out more about the origin of the dumpling idea. It turned out that Jacky is originally from north China where the main meal is noodles and dumplings, and so after applying our professional tasting services, we concluded these most delicious dumplings to be – authentic! Apart from the refreshing continuous friendliness and smiles from the moment you walk in, a big thumbs up on the food quality from our whanau – especially the non-greasy chips!

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Rescue helicopter receives donation We were very pleased to receive a donation of $500 from the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (BOP). This will be well spent on pampering our helicopter, a deserving grand old dame of an aircraft whose age we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possibly disclose (thirty-four but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell!). The aircraft is a MesserschmittBolkow-Blohm or a MBB BK117; the latest version is now called an Airbus EC145 T2 and they are slightly bigger with a more modern cockpit. We have two pilots and two crewmen at the Tauranga base, normally one of each on duty at any time. We carry out about five jobs a week, so between 20 and 25 jobs a month.

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The area we cover is pretty much the Bay of Plenty and out to the East Cape. The community and our sponsors fund roughly 50% of our annual operating cost and the various government departments fund the rest through our flight hour charge-out rate.

Pilot Liam Brettkelly accepts a donation from President Graham Beaumont of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club.

Our work is made up of interhospital transfers between Tauranga, Whakatane, Waikato and Auckland hospitals, accident and emergency work and Police search and rescue etc. By Liam Brettkelly, Base Manager/Pilot The Jag Club Members in photo (right) Ray Davies 2009 4-2 Litre XKR (front) John Bickers, 2001 4 litre XK8 (middle) President Graham Beaumont, 1996 4 litre XJS Celebration Edition (rear)

Bay Waka scooped the photo of all four beautiful machines recently lined up on the DHB helipad in Tauranga.

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Jaguar: “Grace, Space and Pace and always at an affordable price” and beverages are served, so the refreshment is not far away. There will also be a gold coin fund raiser to support the TECT Rescue Helicopter, a worthy cause and none of us know when we may need it! The show will feature all types of Jaguars and include a People’s Choice Award for the lineup of the Jaguars attending. There will be many iconic cars lined up, including a very rare XKSS Jaguar worth $1.7million, C-type and D-type racing Jaguars that won Le Mans in the 1950’s, XK120, XK140 and XK150, XJ6 examples and many more Jaguars, both older and new. A rare treat to have so many fine cars assembled together. As a demonstration of the appeal of Jaguar Cars, it is worth noting that Jaguar Cats are one of the rare survivors of the once proud British Motor industry, albeit owned by an Indian company, who still design and manufacture high performance cars in Britain. The marketing slogan of Jaguar, under Sir William Lyons, the Company’s founder, was: “Space, Pace and Grace and always at an affordable price”. By Graham Beaumont, President Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (BOP) I write for this magazine to share my passion and enthusiasm for Jaguar cars; wonderful cars that can be seen 10am – 1pm Masonic Park, The Strand 10th November.

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The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (BOP) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, which is quite a milestone as very few clubs survive that long. Also, this year marks the 70th anniversary of the famous XK120 Jaguar, which was revolutionary when launched in 1948 and the 50th anniversary of the XJ6 saloon car. Jaguars have always had a certain appeal with the public and once you have owned one you develop a connection to your car that transcends just the nuts and bolts. It is a proud heritage and one that continues to this day with some very exciting offerings. Jaguar Clubs throughout New Zealand, 14 by our reckoning, are active and have kept the x-factor alive by providing a forum for owners and enthusiasts to gather, network, drive, chat and maintain that Jaguar enthusiasm. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we in the Bay of Plenty invite all Jaguar owners to join us to help celebrate a special Jaguar weekend which includes a Car Show on the 10th of November to celebrate these milestones. If you own a Jag and are wanting to participate in the weekend’s activities, please make sure to register first at 027 507 4841. Members of the Public are also welcome to come along between 10am and 1pm to the Masonic Park, The Strand, Tauranga and look over some of the fine motor cars on show and the Strand has many places where great food

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Want something changed? Petition!

s a theme for this edition’s column, I want to talk about petitions. Petitions are a great way to rally a community around a cause, give voice to shared frustration, and get your issue noticed by those who have the ability to – and as your locally elected MP I feel it is incumbent on me to get in behind good causes and support locals who are driving these kinds of projects and influencing positive change. A good example of this is the petition of local Papamoa resident Judy Killalea, who is petitioning the House of Representatives asking the Minister of Health to provide funding for after-hours Accident and Emergency healthcare in Papamoa that could also service customers from other parts of Tauranga, Te Puke and rural Bay of Plenty.

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Papamoa is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing areas with increasing numbers of young families and more senior residents choosing to call that

community home. We have all seen the exponential growth that has occurred over the last few years. As the community continues to grow we need to ensure that residents have access to local after-hours medical support to deliver better health outcomes and offer peace of mind.

I’m proud to be supporting these petitions, supporting where I can when it comes to process and profile in the media. Please do take the time to sign them on my website toddmuller.co.nz and if you have an idea for a petition that you’d like to discuss – do get in touch with me! I’d love to hear your ideas.

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Another example is the petition of Jo Linthwaite, a mother from Whakamarama, who is petitioning for a high school northwest of the Wairoa River that would alleviate the pressure on local schools due to roll growth – a frustration I know a number who live out that way share.

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Friendship Clubs – what we’re all about Friendship Club members were originally members of Probus, but some clubs in NZ decided to form our own organisation and left the Australian Probus organisation to form their own Friendship Clubs. (Probus Clubs are still active in BOP - Ed.) Now the Friendship Clubs work alongside each other, basically doing the same thing and still retaining charitable status. In fact, we in the Bay who join Friendship, took the opportunity to align with other local clubs, so when we are organizing events, perhaps hiring a coach, or block booking an event which involves more people than there are in the club, we have wide contacts.

One of the first examples we have of this, is the Arataki Club near Bayfair. They have booked on December 6th next, the whole of the 16th Avenue Theatre for their current Xmas show “Stepping Out”. The event is now fully booked. Friendship says it all, our members are all active retirees, who enjoy the company of other like-minded folk, we meet monthly and enjoy theatre trips, coach and train trips, cruises and local events such as ten pin bowling, mini-golf, day-time cinema or just lunches in local cafes and with Xmas approaching, dinner in local hostelries.

A group from Papamoa Palms Friendship Club recently went on an adventure to Adelaide! Why not!

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Organising gets results The one big problem we all have is finding people willing to do the organizing. After a lifetime of work, bringing up kids who still cling to parents in their retirement and the general struggles we all face from time to time, who wants to be organizing events for others to enjoy? Fortunately, we all find these goodhearted souls, so if you want to come and join us and listen to local speakers, have a laugh and enjoy Friendship, please contact one of our local clubs. By Trevor Swindles I write for this magazine, because of their interest in local events and their added interest in local Societies.

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STEPPING OUT

23 November to 8 December 2018 (Comedy) By Richard Harris | Directed by Merv Beets Synopsis: This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins, Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. 5 double passes for opening Tickets on sale now night to give away. Answer the following Book Online at iTicket.co.nz (no booking fees) Q: Name two 16th Ave sponsors! Over The Counter at iSite (booking fees apply) Send your answer to PO Box 137 or Phone iTicket toll free on 0508 484 253 email: win@baywaka.nz On The Door from 6.30pm, performance nights

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Low energy due to low nutrients Nutrients are the ingredients for health and energy. The most important is water! Drink 2 litres a day of plain water. High quality fats (i.e. Cold Pressed oils, or extra virgin oils) are essential for energy. The B vitamins are the most important of the micronutrients for energy. Exercise Boosts Energy Lack of movement can make you feel tired. A walk outside which makes you slightly breathless will help you feel more alert. Herbal Medicine There are several herbs we prescribe at the clinic to help energy. These help by supporting areas of the body such as the adrenal glands, nervous system, bowels or liver which when functioning poorly will cause low energy.

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November 2018 - January 2019

Through Andy Belcher’s lens

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Acclaimed member of Maketu Coast Acclaimed member of Maketu Coast Guard, Shane Beech riding his Jet ski. Guard Shane Beech was riding his Jet ski with great precision and speed. I grabbed my Nikon, attached my 70 to After reading this, pick up your cameras and try something 200mm zoom lens and quickly dialled in a 1/2000th second new. The results may surprise you! shutter speed. As I lined Shane up in my viewfinder he By Andy Belcher went airborne over a wave. I pushed the shutter button and motor drive with focus tracking took ten nice sharp images I write for Bay Waka because I really enjoy the variety of in 2 seconds! Then all I had to do was choose my favourite. relevant content. Photographing jet sprint boats is extremely challenging. Phone: 021 444 830 | Facebook: baylive.nz/andy-facebook They accelerate faster to 100 km/h than a Formula One car. Web Site: www.andybelcher.com You don’t wish them to crash but if they do it happens very quickly. The only way to capture this with a photo is to give it your absolute full concentration for several hours and pan the camera with every single boat. This crash happened WELCOME BAY during the practice session of the World Championship event at Bay Park and I was ready. As you can see the fast OHAUITI shutter speed has frozen the action.

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Tale of a Deserving Win…… You couldn’t find a more worthy or admirable team to win the WBOP Championship other than our Pāpaka U13 Rugby team. Not only were they dragged through the proverbial political mud. They had all the odds stacked against them heading into their final on the 1st of September this year. A season that started with 2 simple words: Honesty & Team. “An honest player will train and play well, and play to the best of their ability for the Team, not for himself,” says Coach Matua Parkinson, a veteran of the Pāpaka jersey himself, having played his 300th game for the Pāpaka Premiers this season.

wear the beloved Pāpaka crest on their chest. Throughout the season, boys are encouraged to return later in their rugby careers to play once again. Some, or in this team’s case, most of our players whakapapa to this Club. Their 3rd generation bloodlines are the very foundations it is built on. The core of the team has played together since U6’s. So, to conclude their JMC rugby days on an ultimate high was a huge cherry on top. Only conceding one lost in their round robin games, they qualified for a home semi-final against a welldrilled Te Puke team. A well fought win confirmed their place in the final.

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“I pick my team on character and potential, having natural talent is a bonus, but a good coach will harness and develop a young man to the best of his ability. Becoming a humble and respectful boy on and off the field will reflect that coaching,” says Matua.

Throughout the entire season, these boys were taught not only the skill set of their positions and team systems, they were introduced to the art of mental imagery and self-belief. Being well prepared mentally and physically is the difference.

Early February kicked off pre-season training, nearly three months of grueling fitness, team runs, individual skills and most importantly team culture was instilled. The U13 grade is seen as the epitome of JMC rugby, it is the last grade they can play club rugby before they head off to College but hopefully not their last time to ever

“Both myself and co-coach Atirau Ohia never doubted our team for one minute, we both had given each player the confidence and drive to want to win the final for each other and to win as a team,” says a delighted Matua. This is the 2nd year in a row Matua has coached this grade, his son, Kiira

Parkinson played for 2017 WBOP Pāpaka U13 Championship team too. Being the youngest member of that team, he was able to play the grade for a second time and having his Dad as coach again was a bonus. Nothing was to change heading into the final. Warm up was the same the only moment that was different was the pre-game team talk. No loud music, no yelling, only positive affirmations and breathing techniques. They had done all the hard work prior to this game and were chomping at the bit to get out there and WIN…… and win they b***** did! The moment they ran out of the changing shed and onto Moore Park and recited the Haka “Maunganui” I knew these boys were up for action and full noise. Every single player played to the best of their ability, playing an HONEST game for the TEAM. The final whistle blew with the score of 47-19. A very convincing and well DESERVING win! Kia whakapapaka au i a ahau. Ngā mihi, By Cheri Parkinson, Manager U13 Pāpaka I write for this for Bay Waka for my love and loyalty to all our future Pāpaka’s.

Coach Matua Parkinson and the 2018 Under 13 winners of the JMC rugby WBOP Championship - U13 Ngā Pāpaka o Rangataua from Maungatapu!

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Having an issue, question or problem we are available to empower and direct to you to a satisfactory conclusion with a variety of options. Come and see one of our friendly volunteers. Not sure? Ask us! Citizens Advice Bureau is in Papamoa three times a week! Where: Community Centre at 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa

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Karanga manu – The call of the bird I’ve always talked to manu (birds); I was raised that way. It was only a matter of time that I would duet with kōkako. The call of the kōkako is complex and unique. The kōkako sings in duet with its mate and neighbouring Kōkako for three known reasons: to defend its territory; to guard its mate; and to communicate. In a healthy forest, the call of the kōkako is heard in the morning from daybreak. The performance of a song marks their territory, like one gets up in the morning to say loudly “This is my home.” Their song can last over 30 seconds, opened with short “mews,” and gradually bursts into an enchanting song. I think of it as their way to see who’s about, which reminds me of a karanga: a spiritual call that has been heard through generations of whanau (family). Silent pauses are given for other kōkako to express and reveal themselves. I imagine they say, “I hear you.”

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When kōkako duet, they interweave their melodies and finish each other’s sentences. I wanted to experience this; I trained my ears by spending a lot of quiet time listening, observing and practicing my playing of traditional Māori flutes.

Traditional Māori flutes can be practised to enable a duet with kōkako.

As New Zealanders we are becoming increasingly aware of the loss of our native species and silence in our forests due to pests. To lose these species is to lose a large part of what makes this country such a distinctive and special place. The songful North Island kōkako - nationally recovering (Picture: Matt Binns)

The Kōkako

The kōkako is one of NZ’s most striking birds. The simple combination of three colours – grey, black and blue – is attractive, paired with a beautiful haunting call. Together with kererū and kākā, kōkako are the only birds large enough to digest and transport some of NZ’s larger native seeds. Their presence helps to keep our forests diverse and healthy.

Bay of Plenty - an ecological hotspot Kōkako are a very special bird. The Department prioritises growing kōkako populations in the Bay of Plenty. This is acheived through extending and sustaining pest control at five keys sites - Rotoehu, Kaharoa, Otanewainuku, Mokaihaha, and Opuiaki - with siginificant contributions from community conservation groups. Bay of Plenty kōkako populations are considered to be a stronghold, with an estimated five hundred individuals extending over the five key sites. In 1999, the North Island Kōkako population fell to an estimated 780 birds. Today, the North Island population exceeds 1,600.

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Possums and rats have contributed to the decline of many bird species by preying on eggs, chicks, and nesting females. They also compete for habitat and food causing significant damage by stripping trees, eating native flowers and seeds. Without active management, bird populations will continue to decline or become locally extinct.

Recovery Plan The Department and community groups are working to boost kōkako numbers. For kōkako numbers to recover there Possum eating chick (Picture: DOC) needs to be: • long-term control of predators using traps and poison • Looking after genetics by moving kōkako from diﬀerent areas to breed with diﬀerent kokako birds • Planting natives to improve kōkako habitat • Bringing kōkako back to areas where they once lived.

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The Future The long term preservation and restoration of the kōkako, other species and the eco-systems that support them, will ensure the the Bay of Plenty’s indigenous biodiversity remains for future generations. Community involvement in surveys, pest control, and monitoring is vital for kōkako survival.

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ARRC prize draw winners announced In the previous issue of Bay Waka, we offered to give away 2 sets of the 10-book series introducing children to conservation of some of New Zealand’s most treasured wildlife! Readers only had to let us know the Maori name for the eel, which of course Andy Belcher had told everyone in his column was a Tuna Kuwharuwharu (long finned eel). Congratulations to our two lucky winners Stella (4) with her mother Julia and the delightful Liz Mason who answered correctly and came first out of the draw!

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Spring Has Sprung! Spring has arrived and with it our usual onslaught of orphaned and injured wildlife, mainly baby birds. Many of these are fledgling birds (usually thrushes and blackbirds) that have just left the nest. They can often fly or at least hop around quite efficiently as they’re learning to fly and have their parents in close proximity watching over them. It is best to observe them from a distance to assess if they have any major injuries such as a drooping wing or bleeding area. This being the case, intervention is appropriate and they can be gently caught and brought in for care. For uninjured fledglings, they are best left to be raised by their parents. Where possible, return these birds to the nearest tree or hedge (difficult for cats to penetrate), or place them in a box at a height – an ice-cream box can have drainage holes punctured in the bottom, be lined with wood shavings or leaves and be hung from a branch or even a clothes line. It is a fallacy that handling a baby bird will deter their parents from caring for them but try and keep handling to a minimum.

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Watch to see that their parents return, (they usually do once they hear their offspring calling) and if they don’t return or there is a high risk of cats in the surrounds that might prey on them, then re-consider intervention. Winners of the set of ARRC books, Julia with daughter Stella (4) and Liz Mason accompanied by Liza Schneider.

By Dr Liz Schneider, ARRC Wildlife Trust (arrc.org.nz) I write for this magazine to educate and empower people to help wildlife and the environment.

Two baby silvereye or wax-eye rest easy at ARRC. Their Māori name, tauhou, means 'stranger' or more literally 'new arrival'.

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November 2018 - January 2019

Fireworks and Freaked Out Dogs

So, what can we do? If our dog comes running to us trembling and wants to bury their head in our laps, we ignore them, right? If we don’t ignore them and let them cuddle up, we are effectively saying its ok to be irrationally scared and we are rewarding the “bad” behaviour. Actually, it is better to comfort the dog in a calm and relaxed manner, maybe interact in some way to distract them (e.g. play fetch with a toy), than to increase their anxiety by ignoring them. Closing windows and curtains and putting some music on can also help.

Just don’t play Katy Perry’s song Firework! Providing a dog with somewhere they can hide like a covered crate, can also help some dogs. Some fearful dogs will even hide behind a TV or cabinet or similar, possibly causing some damage to the TV in the process. Just remember although their fear may seem to be irrational or even stupid to many of us, to them it is real, and their ensuing behaviour is something they cannot control. In some cases, anti-anxiety medications may be required. Some natural or herbal supplements can also help. There is also a product called D.A.P (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) which can have a natural calming effect.

Welcome `Bay Vet Clinic recommend natural calming supplements and creating a safe space inside the home for your dog to escape the Fireworks chaos.

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Pets & Wildlife

Its only a month or less until our night sky is lit up in remembrance of some guy we know little about. While fireworks can be spectacular for us to watch, for some dogs the noise can trigger an extreme fear response. Trembling, pacing up and down, whining, digging, barking and trying to hide away are some of the things they may do. Some dogs can be destructive or toilet indoors.

Issue 13 - Summer 2018

Bay Waka

CLASSIFIEDS Our Community

Our Community

CHESS CLUBS, come and play a game, e-mail Caleb at chess@baywaka.nz.

FREEMASONRY Composed of men of character with high ideals and worthwhile values who strive to make a difference in themselves and our community. Learn more about one of the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organisations. Phone or text Paul - 027 249 4617

Support Services FREE DIABETICS INFO, advice & support from The Diabetes Centre @ Graced, 174 Eleventh Ave Tauranga. Drop-in 10am to 12-noon Monday’s. INFOline: 07 571 3422.

COMMUNITY SPACES & VENUES Arataki Comm. Centre 577 8565 Merivale Comm. Centre 578 6450 Ohauiti Settlers Hall 0800 042 848 Oropi Comm. Hall 0800 146 767 Papamoa Comm. Centre 577 8566 Papamoa Sport & Rec. 577 8556 Rangataua Club 021 0261 6996 W.Bay Comm. Centre: 544 9774

Recommended Services ACUPUNCTURE & MASSAGE, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist, ACC provider, April Zhou, Maungatapu Clinic, open 7-days by appointment. Phone: 021 0879 0276, Website: www.wellbeingacu.co.

COMMUNITY HALLS (BAY VENUES) Bethlehem Cliff Road Building Elizabeth St. Comm. & Arts Centre Greerton Matua Tauriko Welcome Bay Waipuna Park Pavilion

Our Community

Classifieds

A PLACE TO BEE, free craft session Thursday’s 11am-1pm at Welcome Bay Lighthouse Church. Knitting, crochet, adult colouring, handmade cards. Pop in to play, or call Mel: 027 576 3105.

CONTACT: Dahna - 027 839 2789

Welcome aboard OUR Mobile Library Welcome Aboard the Mobile Library

The Tauranga mobile library visits locations throughout the city six days a week.

The Tauranga mobile library visits locations throughout the city six days a week. You’ll find us near shopping centres, on residential estates, by Primary schools and at several You’ll find us near shopping centres, on residential estates, by Primary schools and at several retirement homes. retirement homes. Check out the timetable below to locate a convenient stop near you!

Check out the timetable below to locate a convenient stop near you!

You can check out the full timetable details on the library website at: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz.

You can check out the full timetable details on the library website at: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz November

2018/19 Mobile Library stops

Weekday

Time

December

January

February

Maungatapu Shops

Monday

9.15 – 10.30 am

Change Point (Poike Rd)

Monday

10.45 – 11.30 am

129 Haukore Street (Hairini)

Monday

11.40 – 12.15 pm

The Avenues, Tenth Ave

Tuesday

9.20 – 9.50 am

Welcome Bay Primary School

Wednesday

10.00 – 12.15 pm

Greenwood Park Village

Wednesday

1.45 – 2.20 pm

77 Victory Street (Welcome Bay)

Wednesday

2.30 – 3.45 pm

Monowai St. (Opp. Monowai Village)

Thursday

2.05 – 3.25 pm

21 Landing Dr, The Lakes

Friday

3.00 – 3.50 pm

137 Gloucester Rd.

Saturday

9.30 – 10.00 am

203 Grenada St

Saturday

10.15 – 10.50am

80, Fourteenth Ave

Tuesday

11.30 – 12.00 pm

Short Place (Off Karewa Pde – E. Papamoa)

Wednesday

3.15 – 3.45 pm

54 Osprey Drive (Welcome Bay)

Thursday

2.10 – 3.45 pm

20 3Jan 3

No service on Public holidays: Dec 25, 26 | Jan 1, 2, 28 | Feb 6. No service to school stops in December and January.

No All service on Public holidays: Dec school 25, 26;stops Jan 1, 2, please 28; Febnote 6 that these are very busy stops where school classes must be given priority of service. NB: patrons are welcome to visit but No service to school stops in December & January NB: All patrons are welcome to visit school stops but please note that these are very busy stops where school classes must be given priority of service.

Bay Waka

November 2018 - January 2019

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Barry Fredheim - LJ Hooker

KOHA - The Gift of Knowledge

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BBQ's & More

Party Starter

Bizobike NZ

PB Technologies - Second Avenue

Cheesecake Shop

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

49, 53

Chef Stephen's - Taste of Summer recipe Department of Conversation

39 50 - 51

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RWL Car Park Markings

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Eves Realty - Nicola Cooke

Tauranga Environmental Protection. Society

Evolution Networks

The Accounting Studio - Pierre Lombard

Farmer Autovillage

Todd Muller MP

Fireworks available from Hyalite

Travel Safe - Tauranga City Council

First National Real Estate

Tauranga Waldorf School - Fair & Open Day 34 - 35

Four Square Welcome Bay

Walnut Tree Farm - fresh milk 24/7

Friends of the Library

Welcome Bay Vet Clinic

Friendships Clubs

Westpac Tauranga Business Awards

Fun Zone!

Western BOP District Council

Holistic Vets

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6, 28 - 29

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