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Bay Rains ay Rains’ is a fundraising project to raise much-needed funds for the Australian bush fire victims. Although some of the fires have dissipated, there is so much ongoing devastation to be put right. There will be for years to come, both physically and mentally. We can only begin to imagine the despair and desolation. The idea for a fundraising concert was formulated by Black Sheep Restaurant owner Peta Clavis, Brooke Stinson from Hybrid Blues and Rosemary Balu from Artbop. What better way to have a fundraiser than bringing all our talented local musicians together in one place? To host it in three venues. When Waihī Beach Hotel and The Barrel Room both agreed to donate their venues along with the Black Sheep Restaurant, the three dates were set. The request for musicians and bands to donate their time was met with an overwhelming 30 responses from bands all over New Zealand including Shabang, Electric Universe, Stones in the Ocean, LA Thompson, The Dirty Tones, The Sunny Outlaws, Flava Town, to name a few. On top of these, The Chalkie White Band is coming all the way from Australia. Ticket sales from all three venues will be donated to several causes, including the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Australian Farming Relief Fund, Australian Red Cross and Beyond Blue. But we need your help to make it happen. 1. Flights for five band members from Sydney to Tauranga (we are hoping local businesses could get on board and donate) 2. Advertising – across all media: radio, television, newspapers, newsletters, social media etc 3. Kids entertainment, e.g. face painting, bouncy castles, kids stage shows etc 4. Sausages & bread rolls for sausage sizzles 5. A stretch tent/marquee for the courtyard at the Black Sheep in the event that it rains on the day 6. Staging 7. Volunteers on the day – on the bbq’s, behind the bar, supervising children’s entertainment, clearing tables etc. Many hands make light work. 8. Product donations for raffles/silent auctions 9. Monetary Donations Thank you to those very generous people who have already put their hand up and donated their air bnb’s for visiting musicians to stay in, and also Lizard News, Mills Reef Winery, Figment Design and The Sun. If you are unable to help with any of the above, please buy a ticket and come along to one or more of the venues and support the events. Tickets will go on sale 1st February and will be available from all venues and through Eventfinda. If you can sponsor, either in part or in full, any of the above, please get in touch with the venues: Peta – blacksheepbarandgrill@gmail.com 07 578 6767; Amy – amy@Waihībeachhotel.co.nz 07 863 5402; Carolyn – info@barrelroom.co.nz 07 578 0603. Article supplied.

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he design for the Ōmokoroa waterfront is neat but too fussy. A new, improved public toilet / changing building is desperately needed as the present building is unsanitary, and there is no other public toilet/changing room in Ōmokoroa. Increasing population increases the need for public toilets. Messing around with the foreshore is a recipe for disaster given global warming, high tide marks and with a northeasterly wind, flooding of the proposed play area will result. It is agreed that the children’s facilities could be improved, modernised and sadly wrapped in cotton wool. The lullaby swing should be retained, as all generations use it, and the swing unit expanded. Why remove the existing concrete footpath from the car park to the toilets? It is ideal to frame the play area, and it removes the need for a new hard surface path from the car/boat park, maintaining the grassed area of the Domain. As WBoPDC hardly ever maintains anything in Ōmokoroa, it is likely the new gear will rapidly fall into disrepair. What the Ōmokoroa Domain needs are the following: more car and boat parking, relocated camper van parks off the Harbour View Road access to the Domain, improved modern public changing and toilet facilities, at least two more

boat ramp lanes of greater width than the present ramps, to actively police unregistered and unwarranted vehicles cluttering the car parks. Spend ratepayers money wisely. For heaven’s sake use common sense. Do it once and do it right, and listen to the residents who live here, not some consultants’ dream. (Edited). John Budden, Ōmokoroa. Point of clarification: A District Council spokesperson has confirmed to Lizard News there is no intention of removing the existing ablution block, as this letter initially suggested - Matthew.

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or personal hardship. Nevertheless, as a nation, we have faced deadly disasters. In my life, these events, locations and death toll include the Tangiwai Disaster, National Park, 24/12/1953, 151; Strongman coal mine, Reefton, January 1967, 19; Wāhine, Wellington, 10/4/1968, 51; Erebus, Scott Base, 28/11/1979, 257; Aramoana massacre, Dunedin, 13/11/1990, 13; Cave Creek, Paparoa N/P, 28/4/1995, 14; Pike River Mine, Greymouth, 19/11/2010, 29; Christchurch earthquake, 22/2/2011, 185; Christchurch mosque massacre, 15/3/2019, 51; White Island eruption, Bay of Plenty, 9/12/2019, 20. This is a total of 790, 12 per annum. The national road toll 2000-2016 was 5377, or 336 per annum. Hugh Reynolds, Ōmokoroa.

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20 years of speed shearing By Maree Morton

e Puna Speed Shear celebrated 20 years on Saturday 11th January. The people came, the shearers travelled, and we all came together that evening to raise money for Assistance Dogs New Zealand. On Saturday morning, the committee and an amazing group of volunteers set up the Te Puna Speed Shear for the 20th time. The truck stage was set up, and the lambs were loaded on a Lifestyle Transport truck and backed up to the stage - and we were ready to go. What a great night at Top Shot bar, with the fastest time in the open final by Jimmy Samuels of 16.36 secs and the senior final Chris Dickson with 17.38 secs. Thanks to our major sponsors JMC Te

Puna and Stihl Shop Tauranga / Waihī with other sponsors Bennett Fertilisers, Silver Fern Shearing gear, RWR, Simon Rose Shearing, FMG Insurance, Bill and Noelene Bishop Lifestyle Transport, Elco Direct Wool Buyers, John and Lisa Dalziel Partnership, Tauranga Te Puna Katikati Vets, Gary and Deidre Sobye, Vereker Ltd, Boehringer Ingelheim, Farmlands Gates and a large group of locals that volunteer their time. Money raised at this event is donated to Assistance Dogs New Zealand to help them to do the amazing work that they do, changing families’ lives. If you would like to see a little, check out Te Puna Speed Shear Facebook page and you can see videos of some of the shearing from the night, celebrating 20 years of speed shearing in Te Puna.

Action from the 20th Te Puna Speed Shear at Top Shot bar. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

Dumbfounded over dumpsite

By Matthew Farrell Te Puna couple say many locals are furious to have found out the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has been considering a massive dumpsite nearby for 15 months, without informing them. Elly Nederhoff and her husband Leo who live on Te Puna Road were terrified to learn of an application to dump 436,000 cubic meters of fill at 109 Clarke Road; an earthworks operation they say is equivalent to 43,600 trucks. They share a 300-metre boundary with the property, but it’s currently unclear whether they have to be formally notified and regarded as an affected party. “We are in our mid-60s, and may not be able to sell our property until we are 85 years old. I discovered this by sheer coincidence,” says Elly. “With one truckload being ten cubic metres - over 18 years this is 2,422 trucks per year - or nine trucks per weekday; on average, one truck every hour until 2038.” Elly says the application states a part of the clean fill from Western Bay development sites may be suitable for recycling and can be carted back off-site at a later date to be used elsewhere. This would mean even more truck movements. It also states a bulldozer or excavator will spread material into the clean fill area. “I strongly remember the horrible

ongoing noise and dust we had in a previous 16-month dumping episode in 2017/18,” says Elly. A box ticked on the date stamped 24th October 2018 application from the Gee Tong Trust advises written approval has been obtained from all affected parties if any, or a summary of consultation carried out has been provided. “How can this be true? We have 300 meters of shared boundary. Clearly, we will be affected. We have not signed anything and we would not,” says Elly. Elly says after months of enquiries, she received an email from the Regional Council’s consents team leader, Dylan Makgill, stating that Western Bay of Plenty District Council has advised the Regional Council there is a flood hazard layer over half of the property. Earthworks in the zone would require consent from WBoPDC. As of Thursday 9th January, the District Council hadn’t received an application to consent earthworks. Lizard News understands the applicant has been asked to do extensive and costly flood modelling which will determine whether or not the application goes ahead. At this time, the application is on hold, and no notification decision will be made by the Regional Council until flooding risks associated with the dumping have been assessed. Elly Nederhoff says she has written to every Regional Councillor to appeal for support.

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New Police app launched

Z Police have released a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices, providing another channel for the public to access policing services, information, news and safety alerts. It’s available for download from Google Play and Apple’s App Store. The app can also be used to report incidents and issues via the new 105 online form. 105 is the free, 24/7 nationwide phone number for Police non-emergencies, to report or update things that have already hap-

pened and that don’t need urgent assistance. The app will help you make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105 or 0800 105 105 for things like the following: Your car or bike has been stolen; someone has vandalised your wall; you’ve lost your wallet or phone, or your handbag has been taken; someone broke into your car and might have taken something; you’re a retailer, and someone has shoplifted or driven off without paying for gas; you suspect a scam or drug dealing; your house has been burgled. If you think the burglar may still be in your home or running down the street, do not go inside - contact Police immediately by

calling 111. 111 is the emergency number for Police, Fire and Ambulance. The 111 emergency number should be used for instances when: There is a fire of any sort; you need an ambulance because someone is seriously hurt; someone is breaking into your house right now; there is a car accident where people might be hurt, or cars are blocking the road; someone has been assaulted, and the offender is still there; you are afraid for your safety and or those around you; so-called “boy racers” are driving dangerously, or you otherwise need an emergency Police response.

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Property valuations increase New property valuations for the Western Bay have been released, with increases across most sectors highlighting a strong economy and continued development growth. Ratepayers have been receiving information on their revaluation.

Apata crash State Highway 2 at Apata was closed due to a serious crash between Wainui South Road and Esdaile Road on the morning of Tuesday 14th January. Detours were put in place.

Island View ideas Council is keen to hear how you use the Reserve, what you like about it and what sort of play activities you might want to do (and where) to make the Re-

serve more enjoyable. Join staff there for a family fun day with a free sausage sizzle, bouncy castle and face painting on Saturday 1st February from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Staff will also be at Waihī Beach Sunday Market the following day from 9am to 1pm.

Have your say on recycling trial Council is deciding whether to create additional rural recycling drop-off points across the District. A trial is taking place at BP Pongakawa from 30th November to 30th May 2020. A manned trailer takes domestic recycling, 9am-1pm every second Saturday including glass bottles and jars, plastic graded 1 and 2, tin and aluminium cans, paper and flattened cardboard. To assist Council on whether the trial

is going well or not, please have your say by filling out a feedback form by 31st May 2020.

Ōmokoroa Domain Consultation has now closed on the design plan for the Ōmokoroa Domain Playground. The draft concept was created with the help of five local schools during Term 2 last year - Ōmokoroa Point, Pahoia, Whakamārama, Te Puna and Ōmokoroa No. 1. The design is full of ideas contributed by students, including harbour themes, climbing structures, swings, trampolines and tunnels. The feedback period ended on Friday 31st January. What's on 2019 saw a variety of community

events take place across our District, such as the Te Puke Sikh Parade and Katikati Festival of Cultures. These bought people together, creating a sense of pride and belonging. To keep track of what's coming up and what's happening in the Western Bay community, check out Council's new events calendar. You can also submit your own event. Skateboard found A skateboard was handed in to the Ōmokoroa Police Information Centre at the library on Friday 17th January. Community Constable Paul Wrigley says a person who can describe it effectively and claims ownership may retrieve it from the library, or it will be taken to Monmouth Street station.

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A smashing and slashing time

By Matthew Farrell, for Community Patrol here have been a couple of nights of significant vandalism in the Ōmokoroa area over the summer holiday period. The first on Monday 30th December included the slashing of the Musa Sushi teardrop flag and the removal of drain covers at the Fresh Choice road front. Nearby, there was damage to

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the Tall Poppy real estate signage at Brendon Place, while on Hamurana Road, several letterboxes were damaged. One was reportedly thrown on the roof of a neighbouring property. The noticeboard outside The Centre was considerably damaged on the night of Friday 17th January, as well as minor damage to the car parking sign at Ōmokoroa Library. The holiday season usually brings an increase in burglaries, thefts and car break-ins. However, Neighbourhood Support advises that reported crime over the past month has been low in Ōmokoroa with just one burglary notified in Owen Place. As Community Patrollers ourselves, we know from living here, talking to other locals and observing Facebook chatter that there is more low-level anti-social crime here than is being reported to Police, which paints a disproportionate official picture. It is important to stay vigilant. If you see something suspicious or out of place, call the Police – either on the non-emergency 105 number or 111 if there is an immediate threat to people or property. This could very well prevent future theft or vandalism. Posting on the Ōmokoroa Community Facebook page does not have the same impact.

Ōmokoroa Neighbourhood Support

By Cathy Taylor and Annabel Reyes e recently featured a Nissan Terrano that the Police were looking for in relation to a burglary in Ōmokoroa. We are pleased to say that sufficient information has been provided and the Police no longer seek information about the vehicle. Enquiries are continuing. Thank you to those who provided information. Please make sure that when you receive your new Neighbourhood Support stickers that you affix them to your window, front entrance or letterbox in a prominent position so that they are clearly visible. We have noticed that not many of the new stickers have been deployed. Apart from the fact that all those stickers are costly to provide, having them displayed is a really strong deterrent for criminals. Let’s do everything we can to pro-

tect our community. Did you move house or change your email in 2019? Advise us so we can update your details in our database. One of our greatest tools for building Neighbourhood Support is by word of mouth from our current members. If you have new neighbours, we would appreciate you mentioning Neighbourhood Support to them and encouraging them to join up. The more members we have, the better protection we create in our community. If you know someone on Western Avenue that would make a good Street Coordinator, email nsomokoroa@wbopns.org.nz Ōmokoroa Neighbourhood Support area coordinators are Cathy Taylor on 021 704 686 and Annabel Reyes on 021 445 476.

Works lead to SH2 delays

By Matthew Farrell elays of more than an hour were being experienced by motorists travelling on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Tauranga last month. The NZ Transport Agency says disruption to journeys was because of several work sites in the area. This included repair works and resurfacing at the Ōmokoroa intersection and locations in Te Puna. NZTA’s system manager for Bay of Plenty, Rob Campbell, says to minimise the effects works have been carried out overnight, however, temporary speed restrictions have been required during the day to ensure the safety of road users and prevent damage to vehicles. “We appreciate it can be frustrating for local residents, but these important works help improve the road, increase safety and will make everyone’s journeys more enjoyable,” he says. Mr Campbell encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra time for summer journeys and consider delaying non-essential travel, where possible. The Transport Agency says this summer’s work is part of the biggest maintenance and improvement programme undertaken in the past decade.

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Twilight season’s roaring start By Jenni Wilson

he first of the 2020 Katikati Twilight Concerts got off to a roaring start with the band HALO paying homage to The Best of British, with tunes like ‘Benny and the Jets’, ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ and ‘Hey Jude’. The 1400 strong crowd were treated to a great show that was a real crowdpleaser. Local lad, Louie Campbell, opened with some original tunes as well as popular favourites. Certainly an impressive young talent and someone we will watch for in the future. Three tertiary study grants were presented on behalf of the Twilight Concert Committee to very deserving recipients, of which Louie was one. The other two went to Phoebe Robertson and Charlotte Kelly. All three are going on to study at tertiary

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The crowd enjoying the first Twilight Concert at Haiku Reserve.

level. MCs Dave and Dan reminded the crowd of how special the Twilight Concerts are and that there are very few events now where you can take your own food and drinks out for a great night of family entertainment in a picnic atmosphere. The second concert is a Jersey Boys Tribute on January 25th and the third and final concert in the series is set for February 8th, so you still have time to get tickets for this show where Anna Hawkins and Friends are performing. New Zealand songstress Anna Hawkins crosses the great divide of classical, folk and popular music. Anna is excited to perform some of her new show, Songbirds, for the first time, as she pays homage to the female singer/songwriters of the 60s and 70s who revolutionised folk music. Special guest

appearance by sister Lisa Grace Hawkins will wow audiences with her spine-tingling voice. Support act for this concert is Katikati’s own Murphys Lore. Specialising in Irish music, they will play some popular sing-along numbers. All concerts are at the Haiku Reserve in the Katikati township. Gates open at 5pm. Music starts at 6pm. Tickets are $25pp at the gate or online at katikaticoncerts@gmail.com or call Dianne on 07 549 3522. Kids under 15 free with an adult. Bring a deck chair and your favourite picnic snacks to the beautiful Haiku Reserve for some great family entertainment. If wet, the concert will be held at the same time the following day. Additional information is available at www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz or call 07 549 3549.

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By Clare Green ook at the progress! A diehard team of workers spent their precious weekends in December and January to start the installation of new sliding doors, a deck, verandah, and extension of the storeroom, which will be the new kitchen. A big thank you to Mike, Liz, Rachael and Matthew Carter, Truan, Karla, Anton and Quinn Pennell, John and Jen Rowlandson, Colin Hewens and Steve Richardson, Chris Hutchings, Chris Obeling Brown, Chris and Donna Cum-

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Western Ave pedestrian concerns

By Matthew Farrell n Ōmokoroa woman is unhappy with the way a subdivision is being developed on her property boundary, saying she has safety concerns over vehicle and pedestrian access even after meeting Council representatives. Jennie Morrow lives at 41 Western Ave, where there is a 90-degree bend at the end of a long straight. “I disagree with how close the subdivision access roadway is to my driveway, given the safety of this bend. It’s quite a dangerous road. Cars race up and down, and I had my mailbox destroyed by a car recently. I’m always worried about kids using the middle of the road to get to the skate path,” says

Jennie. Jennie says there has been a lack of courtesy as she was not informed by Council or the subdivision developers about the removal of two mature silver birch trees and substantial earthworks cutting into the verge a couple of metres from her driveway. “The biggest issue will be for people walking or using golf carts to access Links View Drive to Western Ave. The existing walkway should be permanently diverted the other side of a large native tree, away from the subdivision driveway.” Lizard News understands the new driveway for 43 Western Ave will be six metres wide, the same as the current Western Ave, providing access for 10 or

Access development underway at 43 Western Ave. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

11 new homes. Jennie believes some of the property is swampland with serious water issues. “They call it a right of way, rather than a new road because that allows them to have a one-metre setback, and get around having a five-metre setback. If they kerb and channel everything it will be a dangerous, narrow path for walkers,” she says. “I have picked up my broken mailbox. I don’t want to be picking up broken scooters or children with broken bones. In the next couple of years, there will be more than 50 new homes off Western Ave. That is a lot of extra traffic. They need to get this right, now.” Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s strategic property manager, Blaise Williams, says he and Councillor Murray Grainger met Ms Morrow on-site on Friday 17th January at short notice - to consider her concerns regarding the access adjacent her driveway, and the removal of two trees on Council’s road berm. “We had a constructive meeting. An agreement was reached on some minor remediation or beautification that could be discussed, once the subdivision access way is completed. “Two trees needed to be removed as part of the subdivision consent. This was done with full knowledge of the Council as the road controlling authority. Two reasons were to provide safe sight lines and allowing unfettered public access to the walkway. “The new accessway being constructed on to Western Avenue is a temporary access, pending the possible

future construction of a Hamurana Road extension. It is acknowledged that this road connection to Kayelene Place may be built sometime in the future. “The accessway onto Western Avenue required a traffic assessment considered by Council’s development engineering team before approval of the subdivision consent. While traffic has increased along Western Avenue over recent years due to planned urban subdivisional development, it is still a relatively low traffic area,” says Blaise. Jennie remains dissatisfied with the planned driveway and footpath and believes a pedestrian crossing will be needed to the new pavilion and library.

Car day for locals fun, free car day is being planned for locals to show off their pride and joy to others. Whether it’s a fire engine, motorbike or truck - classic, vintage or different owners are being encouraged to “get it out of the shed for the day” on Sunday 9th February. It’ll be taking place at 760 Esdaile Road, Pahoia from 10am to 5pm. The message from the organisers is that it is BYO everything, so bring your own chair, blanket, food and drinks - and a hat for the sun (or rain). With power, a barbecue and a loo onsite you can bring Granny and the kids, and park in the paddock.

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A fond farewell for Preschool owner By Matthew Farrell

new direction is calling for outgoing Ōmokoroa Preschool owner Vicky Scammell after a 31-year teaching career. After starting in Kawerau, then managing several preschools around Tauranga, Vicky began her own centre in Maungatapu in 2010 before seeing the growth of Ōmokoroa in 2013. Ōmokoroa Preschool was then built on the corner of Margaret Drive, opening in 2015. With 13 staff caring for 53 children and a waiting list, it’s a popular choice for parents and caregivers. It’s still bustling, but Vicky says the time is right for a change. “A move has been coming together for a while. I have worked in the past for Victim Support, and I want to get into the trauma team with the Ministry of Education,” she says. It means going back to university at Bethlehem College and upskilling to become a counsellor or

Vicky Scammell gets ready to farewell her Preschool whānau.

psychologist. Vicky will continue to live in Ōmokoroa, as she has since 2014. “Giving up this career is the scary bit. It is something I have loved and known all my life. I worked for Victim Support from 2015 to 2018. I had taken a break from it, but I will be going back in that direction,” she says. Vicky wants to thank the wonderful parents and children, and fantastic staff that have kept the Preschool running the way it does. What does she see as their point of difference? “Our extra-curricular activities swimming, yoga, and playball - and our huge playground, garden and avo trees. And the friendly nature of our staff. Everyone would say that, but staff are unique,” she says. Vicky says Ōmokoroa Preschool is very community-focused, but that so are the teams at the other childcare centres - which she says is what makes Ōmokoroa such a great place.

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By Ian Blunt Chief Fire Officer he Christmas period ended quietly for both firefighters and first responders for the Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade. Firefighters responded 116 times in 2019, the First Responders 127 times producing a total for 243 call-outs for the

Ōmokoroa brigade. Thank you to all of our personnel who have dedicated themselves to helping those in need in our community. 2020 started with a motor vehicle accident; a car leaving State Highway 2 at the Wainui Stream bridge. To date, we have responded to five motor vehicle accidents up to Friday 24th January -

thankfully with no fatalities or severe injuries. However, a crash every five days does bring into question the dubious driving of some persons. Please think of others and of course yourself when driving on our congested highway. We have also responded to three vegetation fires so far in January, thankfully

all reasonably small. Please be aware of the tinder-dry conditions at present. Call-outs to two faulty alarm systems were also attended. The First Responders have attended all the MVAs in support of firefighters, along with calls to abdominal pains, chest pains, and strokes - answering nine call-outs in total for the year so far.

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Let’s talk teeth A sour note

e all know that sugar is bad for our teeth. But sugar isn’t the only culprit when it comes to tooth decay. High levels of acid in everyday foods and drinks can be just as harmful. Think of citric fruits such as oranges, fruit juice, sports drinks, wine, vinegar in salad dressings, or sour tasting fruit gum or lollies, to name just a few. High-acid foods and drinks can wear away your teeth, causing decay, sensitivity and discolouring.

by using a straw and ﬁnishing the drink quickly instead of sipping over a long period of time. And while brushing your teeth is a good idea in principle, please wait at least half an hour after eating or drinking anything acidic. Acid softens your enamel, so brushing immediately after eating or drinking high-acid foods or drinks can actually cause damage. In the meantime you can always rinse your mouth with tap water.

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KiwiCamp used by visitors to Waihī Beach reedom campers visiting Waihī Beach this summer have had a new facility to make their holiday easier. The new pay-as-you-go KiwiCamp facility, at the large carpark along Seaforth Road towards Bowentown, opened just before Christmas to provide a welcome hub for all visitors. Through a digital key system, KiwiCamp provides cooking, dishwashing, ablution, laundry facilities, waste and recycling options and wireless internet and device charging. Anyone can use the facility’s services provided they have KiwiCash digital keys, and use of the toilets is free. Digital Keys are available for purchase for $5 at all five Council area offices in the Western Bay and some Waihī Beach retailers. It will be monitored closely over summer and its success evaluated at the end of the summer season, says Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Reserves and Facilities Manager Peter Watson. In addition to the CCTV cameras on the facility, the site will be checked twice a day by Council’s monitoring and compliance contractor over summer.

“KiwiCamp is a great facility that I am sure will be well used by freedom campers and other visitors this summer. It will take the pressure off other sites in

the Waihī Beach area where freedom camping has caused concern in past summers,” says Peter. Council was one of only three councils

The new KiwiCamp facility on Seaforth Road. PHOTO: Supplied.

to gain funding for the facility and other freedom camping resources from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Council applied for the funding to help address a lack of amenities for freedom camping in the peak summer season – particularly in popular areas such as Waihī Beach. Council gained $340,000 in total - $200,000 for the KiwiCamp facility and the balance for compactor rubbish bins and increased security monitoring across the District. Freedom campers, who wish to camp overnight at the Bowentown Seaforth Road carpark next to the new facility, must still comply with Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw. This requires any vehicle to be self-contained and only stay for a maximum of three nights in any four-week period. Council has 47 freedom camping sites across the District, and Council employs a security firm from October to March to monitor and ensure compliance with the bylaw. For more information on freedom camping, visit Council’s website. Article supplied.

Freedom camping compliance estern Bay of Plenty has some lovely beaches and camping spots, but campers need to be aware that camping is not permitted all areas of the District. Restrictions apply under Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw, and Council ensures campers are complying in two ways.

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Firstly, District Council contractors respond to all freedom camping complaints made to the contact centre, any time day or night, by residents and members of the public. The best time to make a complaint is in the evening or early morning, when it is clear the vehicle occupants are prepar-

ing to, or already have camped overnight. Secondly, Council contractors patrol all reserves in the Waihī Beach area and reserves in Te Puke, Paengaroa, Maketū, Pukehina, Te Puna, Ōmokoroa and Tuapiro Point where freedom camping restrictions apply. These patrols take place

nightly and in the early morning. Seasonal weekend monitoring commences on Labour Weekend, with daily monitoring running from Friday 20th December until Friday 7th February. Weekend monitoring then continues through to the end of Easter weekend. Article supplied.

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Recreational water quality he waterways and coastal areas of the Western Bay are popular places to visit during summer - but it's a good idea to check out the quality of water before you jump in. Keeping you up to date with the water quality of local estuaries, beaches, rivers and lakes is the job of Toi Te Ora Public Health. If a recreational water site is significantly contaminated, Toi Te Ora will erect signs to warn where swimming is

not advised due to the health risk. Waterways are tested regularly for bacterial contamination from human or animal faeces, and for the bacteria which cause blue-green algae or algal blooms. So when you're swimming or collecting shellfish this summer - look before you leap and make the most of our wonderful waterways. You will find current local health warnings at toiteora.govt.nz/health_warnings Article supplied. ADVERTORIAL

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Share your Anzac plans 020 commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two, and groups from around the district will be planning events to mark Anzac Day. If you are organising a dawn service, a community memorial, a dinner dance, wreath-laying or any other form of re-

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Schools: what parents need to know By Taryn Johnson of Maths Mattas

ost teachers go into teaching for good reasons and want your child to succeed. But even the best teachers are human. If your student gets a teacher who, for whatever reason, they are not getting on with, help them to use the situation to their advantage. Use it to prepare them for the ‘real world’. Acknowledge the teacher’s behaviour as wrong and work from there. For example, what would they do if they had a boss like this teacher? How can they make the situation work for them? The loudest drum gets the most attention. If there is something you are not happy with, become the polite but persistently dripping tap until it’s sorted. Regardless of your own experience with education, you are the expert on your child. Keep informed about what is happening and if you don’t know, find out. Knowledge is power. If your ‘Johnny’ op-

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Katikati community leading hearts and minds program n exciting community program is getting off the ground in Katikati. Katikati Taiao’s award-winning community action research project is moving into the ‘doing’ phase, with community members leading the change they want to see within Katikati. Led by researcher Tessa Mackenzie, the plan is called Hearts and Minds, or Ngā Ngākau Me Ngā Hinengaro O Katikati. A community-led ‘seedling’ group, Whirihia Te Ara Ki Mua, or ‘Weaving A Pathway Forward’ - partnered with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) - has been formed to lead the actions. Start-up funding from DIA has been granted for four projects identified in the research.

1.Youth Wellbeing. The “engaging rangitahi and young people in positive pathways” project has commenced, with an effort to identify all local and regional resources that could better prepare our young people in the transition from college to training, education or employment. 2.The Mana Whenua Action Plan is to develop a broader community links with the culture and traditions of iwi who hold a connection to the land around Katikati. 3.Sharing the Hearts and Minds research widely with the community, and inviting members of all communities in Katikati to propose and engage in projects and initiatives that support shared visions identified by

the community. 4.Connection to Taiao, the natural environment. Katikati Taiao is hosting a forum on the Circular Economy Organic Waste Pilot on 23rd March at Pātuki Manawa, with an industry session from 3pm to 5.30pm and a meeting for the broader community from 6pm to 8pm. It’s a chance to hear leading industry and academic speakers share cuttingedge ideas and technology linking the circular economy with composting waste at industrial and backyard levels. They will demonstrate the social, cultural, environmental, employment and economic benefits for the community of processing our organic waste into a valuable end product.

Tessa won the Billie Award at the Community Research Awards. L-R: research facilitator David Aupapa, Hearts and Minds of Katikati lead researcher Tessa Mackenzie, and Garth Nowland-Foreman - the son of Billie, who the award is named after. PHOTO: Supplied.

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Waihī Beach Community Plan draft Waihī Beach Community Plan has been open for public consultation this summer. It has come about as a result of an entirely communityled process with no District Council involvement. The project has been driven by local interest group representatives, setting out a vision and direction for Waihī Beach by 2029. During September 2019, representatives held public workshops in Waihī Beach, Bowentown and Athenree. These workshops gave the community and individuals a chance to discuss in more detail the aspirations and actions required to achieve goals. As well as giving feedback, people discussed what the draft plan meant to them, their whānau and their community.

Organisations identified what role they could play in improving well-being for everyone who lives and works in the Waihī Beach Ward, including Bowentown and Athenree. Partnerships were discussed, including ways in which everyone can work together more efficiently with the resources available to achieve shared outcomes. Public engagement dates were held on Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th and Friday 10th January and consultation closed on Friday 17th January. After public engagement on the draft has been analysed, the final Community Plan will be published, including a Stage 1 Action Plan for the first three years, based on feedback and information gathered. It is proposed the Waihī Beach Community Board will

set up four working groups, one for each objective. An appointed Community Board member will sit on each group to support the delivery of the Plan - and ensure the views and needs of the community are held front and centre. The Community Board is to deliver a Communication Plan to ensure the public are kept upto-date on actions. The final Community Plan will feed into Council’s Long Term Plan 2021/31. For more information, see waihibeach2029.co.nz and the Facebook page @waihibeach2029. For any specific questions, contact facilitator Portia McKenzie on portia@ministryofpotential.co.nz Article supplied.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – WEEKLY EVENTS

Here are some of the groups and activities which happen regularly in the area. If you have a regular group you’d like to add to the list, please email liz@lizardnews.net or call 548 1200. Mindful hatha yoga classes 9.30-10.30am and 6-7pm. Chair Yoga 11-12. Yoga for Every Body, 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042. Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club. Roll-up, names in by 12.30 for 1 o’clock start. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Sports Pavilion, Western Avenue. Call Denise on 548 1385. Wise & Wonderful Arts & crafts, games and afternoon tea for seniors. Pick up and drop off available in Katikati area. 1.30-3pm at Katikati Community Centre. Contact info@katikaticommunity.nz or 549 0399 to register. Gold coin. Yoga/Qi Gong Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 4pm-5.30pm. Contact Karin 548 1787. Twilight Bowls from 5pm. Ōmokoroa Bowling Club, Hamurana Road. Starting 11 February through to 17 March. Teams of three or individuals. $20/team/night or $100 season. Bowls supplied. Contact Graeme Thacker 548 2576 or Club 548 0077. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 5-7pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668. Darts, Serious Singles Register names by 6.50pm for a 7pm start. Oche fees apply. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405.

Public swimming every day at Dave Hume Pool, Katikati. Check www.davehumepoolkk.com for times and prices, or call 549 1069.

MONDAYS

Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 9-11am. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 9.30am start. Names in by 9-15am please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9.30am. $5 or $40 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Fitness Fun Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am. Contact Gloria on 021 139 2448. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.30-10.30am. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Postnatal Support Group 10am-12pm. Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome. Starts back 10th Feb. Phone 549 4522. Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street. Community Tai Chi Katikati Memorial Hall Lounge 1pm during school terms. $5 or $40 per term. Contact Trish on communitytaichinz@gmail.com or 021 482 842. Movie Matinee 1.30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati. Tickets $10. Limited seats. 549 5250. Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall in the afternoons. Call David Luxton on 548 0521. IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls 8 - 11. 6-7.30pm Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall. Call 548 2515. Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6.15-7.45pm. Contact Mollie 021 177 8018. Table Tennis at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Any age 5.15-7pm, Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single, $5 per couple. Includes supper. While-sole shoes preferred. Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741. Cards 500 7pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club. $3 includes tea and biscuits. Prizes plus raffles once a month. Carpooling from Katikati available. New members welcome. Contact Lorraine Taylor on 548 1404.

WEDNESDAYS

Gentle hatha yoga classes 8.15-9.15am and 121pm. Yoga for Every Body, 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042. Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. Mainly Music at Ōmokoroa Community Church from 9.15am. Email office@theocc.org.nz or call 548 2515. Te Puna Playcentre 9.15am-noon. 225 Te Puna Road. Email tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253. Katikati Parents Group 9.30-11am at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome. Starts back 12th Feb. Phone 549 4522. Community Tai Chi Waihī Beach RSA 9.30am during school terms. $5 or $40 per term. Contact Trish on communitytaichinz@gmail.com or 021 482 842. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9.30am. $5 or $40 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Zumba Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am. Contact Carla 578 8780. Keep on your Feet Seated and standing exercises to music. All ages. 9.30-10.30am and 10.45-11.45pm at Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion. $6 or $50 for 10. Contact Maureen on maureen@bodiwellness.co.nz or 027 533 6363. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1pm start. Names in by 12.45pm please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. Community Tai Chi Bethlehem Hall 1pm during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842. Adults Ballet Plus class 2pm St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, Katikati. Small friendly class $8 per lesson. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753. After School Workshop 5-8 year olds 3.304.30pm Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Contact: atriumgallerynz@gmail.com for further information.

TUESDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Barry 027 492 6475. Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control from 8am and from 1.30pm. Contact Shirley on 552 2707. Te Puna Tennis Club casual tennis. 9am start. Casual and new players welcome. Phone Catherine 021 506855. Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Pahoia Creative Fibre group Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 9.30am. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm. Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more. New members welcome. Call Barbara on 544 0920 or 021 144 6329. Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Contact Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763.

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Katikati Family Time Trials 5km time trial series is all-round family fun where you can track your time each week. 6pm every Wednesday 5th-26th February. Beach Road boat ramp. Twilight tennis at Te Puna Tennis Club. 6pm start. Phone Catherine 021 506855. Social Pool Night register names by 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. $5 entry fee. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405. Justice of the Peace clinic 6.30-7.30pm Te Puna School Library. Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 7-8pm. Contact Sarah 021 022 19892. Quiz Night Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road. 79.30pm. Casual Soccer at 7.15pm at Western Ave Sports Grounds bottom field. Over 12 years old. Call Hamish on 552 6427.

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Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 9-11am. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Whakamārama Community Library 9am-noon. Visit whakalibrary.com or drop in to see our eclectic mix of books. Whakamārama Playgroup Whakamārama Hall at 9.30am-noon. Contact Alison on 021 873 057. Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9amnoon. Refreshments provided. Contact Jackie on 548 1518 or see Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists. Te Puna Playcentre 9.15am-noon. 225 Te Puna Road. Email tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253. Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Contact Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre, McDonnell Street. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 11.30am-12.30pm. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Rummikub at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1pm start, $3 per person. Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Beginners 1.30-3pm. Call Joce 552 0791 or 021 486 265. After School Workshop 9-13 year olds. 3.30-4.40pm Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Contact: atriumgallerynz@gmail.com for further information. Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $5 Beginners. 5.45-7pm. Call Shirley 548 1633. Ōmokoroa Pahoia Sea Scouts North end of Ōmokoroa Domain 6.30-8.30pm term time. For more info contact omokoroapahoia@group.scouts.nz Social Club Darts Top Shot Bar, Te Puna. Register by 6pm for 6.15 start. Oche fees apply. Contact 552 6405. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 7-7.45pm. $5 or $40 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Ōmokoroa Songsters Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall during school terms from 7-8:30pm. Contact Richard Francis 548 0046, Jean Taylor 548 2808, Heather Reynolds 548 1620. Katikati Concert Band 7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club. We welcome all ages and experience. Contact Mick 021 217 1780.

Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall in the evening. Call David Luxton on 548 0521.

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Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Barry 027 492 6475. Friends of the Blade contact Colin Hewens on 552 6771 or via a direct message on the Facebook page: Friends of the Blade. Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. General session 9am-noon. Call Shirley on 548 1633. Preschool Storytime ‘Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Ōmokoroa Library. Caregivers, please stay with your children. Free to attend. Sewing, Mending & Knitting with SuperGrans 10-11am at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Sewing machine available. All welcome. Starts back 14th Feb. Phone 549 4522. Cooking with SuperGrans Fortnightly on 13th/27th Feb and 12th/26th March. 10-11am at The Hub, Katikati. Creating cheap, easy, healthy meals. All welcome. Phone 549 4522. Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon at Bethlehem Community Church, 138 Moffat Road. Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road. Ōmokoroa Friendship Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall 10am-12.15pm for $4. Morning tea and lunch provided. Drop in or call Barbara Walls on 548 2899. Mingles Over 50s Singles Club Running Bird Cafe at 11am. Email omokoroa.mingles@xtra.co.nz or just turn up for a coffee. Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club. Roll-up, names in by 12.30 for 1 o’clock start. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Bolivia Cards Ōmokoroa Bowling Club at 12.45pm. All enquires to Linley on 07 218 7003. Cards 500 at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1-4pm. $2 per person. Whakamārama Farmers Market 3-6pm at Whakamārama Hall. $5 per table. Community produce swap table - gold coin koha. A waste-free event. Bring containers and bags. Contact Billy 021 047 8628 or Debbie 07 552 5141. Katikati Plant & Produce Market A&P Showgrounds 3.30-6pm. Contact Pauline Van Rijen 549 2449.

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Mindful hatha yoga classes 8.15-9.15 and 9.30-10.30am. Yoga for Every Body, 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042. Ōmokoroa Toy Library 9.30-11am behind the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1-3pm. Names in by 12.45pm please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 2-5pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668.

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Sun 2nd Spiritualist Centre for Growth & Awareness has a different guest speaker each 1st Sunday at Katikati Community Centre, Beach Road, from 1-2pm. $5.00 min entry. All welcome. Call Annie 021 149 2144. Sun 2nd Katikati A&P Show at the Show Grounds, Major Street. Sun 2nd Katipatch Garden Party from 9.30am to 3.30pm at Katipatch, 113 Pukekura Road. Sun 2nd Katikati Folk Open Mic 3pm every 1st Sunday of the month. Blackboard (open mic) session at Forta Leza, 2656 Main Highway, Aongatete. Also 1st March. Mon 3rd Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts). 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6.00pm. Contact Colin 576 9110. Also 2nd March. Mon 3rd Waihī Beach Community Board meeting. 6.30pm at Waihī Beach Community Centre. Tue 4th Women’s Textile Shed 1st Tuesday at Tauranga Arts & Craft Centre, Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. 9.30am-2.00pm, $15 per person. Contact Kim Cutting at cuttingkim@gmail.com or 021 513 093. Also 3rd March. Tue 4th Feb Waste Free Living Workshop With Kate Meads. Exciting and inspirational education around ways you can minimize waste at home. 6.30-9pm Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road. Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz. Tue 4th Ōmokoroa Community Board meeting. 7pm at Ōmokoroa Community Church. Wed 5th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am-12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Also 4th March. Wed 5th Feb Growing food with SuperGrans. 10-11am at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. All welcome. Every 1st Wednesday. Phone 549 4522. Thu 6th Waitangi Day

Thu 6th Ōmokoroa Peninsula Club 9.30am. 1st Thursday of the month at the Ōmokoroa Community Church (excl Dec/Jan). Contact Anne on 548 0566 or Margaret on 548 2737. Also 5th March.

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Fri 7th Albi & The Wolves play Katikati Folk Club at the Arts Junction. An acoustic guitar, an electric violin, a double bass, three voices and a stomp! Doors open 7pm. Tickets on the door. Sat 8th-Sun 9th Surf Life Boat Championships, 3 The Esplanade, Waihī Beach. info@waihibeachlifeguards.co.nz Sat 8th Katikati Lions Moggies Market Katikati War Memorial Hall from 8am. Every 2nd Saturday. Contact Alan 027 279 1096 (outside) or Sharon 022 318 0196 (inside). Sat 8th Feb Katikati Twilight Concert Anna Hawkins & Friends are performing at the Haiku Reserve. $25. See katikaticoncerts.co.nz for more info. Sun 9th The Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Market 9am-noon Western Ave carpark 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Barbara Haseltine on 548 2255. Sun 9th Katikati Tramping Club for information phone Peter 863 8781 by Friday. Sun 9th Muso Jam Session at Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. 2nd Sunday each month. 3-6pm. Mon 10th Friends of Cooney Reserve working bee the 2nd Monday of the month 9.30am-noon. Contact Jan on 548 2299 for more information. Wed 12th Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Club 6pm at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact Keith and Rosemary Searle on 548 2117. Wed 12th Alchemy Poetry at the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road from 6pm-8pm or thereabouts. Read your own work or that of a published poet. Every 2nd Wednesday. Call 571 8722 or 021 145 5810. Wed 12th Katikati Community Board meeting. 7pm at The Hub, Pātuki Manawa.

Thu 13th Friends of Puketoki Trapping/checking every 2nd Thursday. Meet at Leyland Road carpark. Contact John Budden on 548 1180 or Terry Edwards on 552 6222. Thu 13th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details. Thu 13th Katikati Genealogy Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 1 Mulgan Street, Katikati at 1.30pm. $5. New members welcome. Contact Jeanette 027 348 3259.

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Fri 14th Family Planning appointments 101pm and drop-in (no appointment needed) 1.304pm. To book call 578 8539. Katikati Midwives Rooms, 14 Jocelyn Street, Katikati. Every 2nd Friday. See familyplanning.org.nz Fri 14th Bethlehem Night Market every 2nd Friday from 5.30-8.30pm at Bethlehem Hall. Facebook: cnmbethlehem or contact Jen on 021 672 281 cnmbethlehem@gmail.com. Sat 15th Katikati Artisan Market 9am-1pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati. Every 3rd Saturday. Sun 16th Car Boot Sale at the Lighthouse Cafe, 10 Lockington Road, Aongatete. Every 3rd Sunday 8am-12.30pm. $5 per car. Call Nancy 022 092 1316. Sun 16th Sunday Scribblers 11am-12.30pm. Working on memoirs starting with fun warm-up writing exercises. Every 3rd Sunday. Summerset Retirement Village, Park Road, Katikati. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753. Sun 16th Katikati Folk Club Jam sessions 5pm every 3rd Sunday. Informal jam sessions at the Forta Leza, 2656 State Highway 2, Aongatete. Sun 16th Friendship Force meets at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall in the evening of the 3rd Sunday of the month. Ph Jonathan on 572 2091. Mon 17th Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts). 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6pm. Contact Colin 576 9110. Wed 19th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am-12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Wed 19th Ōmokoroa Acoustic Jam Ōmokoroa Boat Club 7pm. Play, sing, enjoy. Gold coin donation. Refreshments available. Every 3rd Wednesday. Contact Heather 548 1620 or Trish 548 0753. Thu 20th Boomerang Bags Katikati sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are distributed free to the community. Contact Jizzy on 549 2337 or txt Robyn on 021 1584038 to join or donate fabric. 1st and 3rd Thursday at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 3.305.30pm. Fri 21st Thank Whaka It’s Friday every 3rd Friday from 6-9 pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner and meet the community. Whakamārama Hall. Sat 22nd Katikati Lions Garage Sale 8-11am behind Caltex Service Station, Main Road, Katikati. Every 4th Saturday. Sat 22th Katikati Tramping Club 8.30am Golden Cross to Maratoto and return. Easy to moderate, 5-6 hours. Call Ian 8637927 by 7.30pm Fri 21st.

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Sun 23rd Atrium Art & Artisan Fair 11am-3pm last Sunday monthly. Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. Locally Handmade Art & Wares. To book, contact aaafair17@gmail.com Sun 23rd Poets’ Corner. 11am-noon every fourth Sunday at Summerset Retirement Village. Park Rd Katikati. All welcome. Read, listen, learn different forms of poetry $2. Call Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753. Thu 27th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details. Thu 27th Probus Club of Ōmokoroa 9.30amnoon at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall every 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Jean 548 2239 or Carol on 863 7292. Fri 28th Family Planning appointments 101pm and drop-in (no appointment needed) 1.304pm. To book call 578 8539. Katikati Midwives Rooms 14 Jocelyn Street, Katikati. Every 2nd Friday. See familyplanning.org.nz Thu 27th Probus Club of Ōmokoroa appointments 10-1pm and drop-in (no appointment needed) 1.30-4pm. To book call 578 8539. Katikati Midwives Rooms 14 Jocelyn Street, Katikati. Every 2nd Friday. See familyplanning.org.nz Sat 29th Wander Dogs at Anzac Bay. This is a family friendly event, so grab your leashes, pull along your owners and come and join Alfie for some summer fun in Bowentown. 10am start. Remember to bring some water, hat and sunblock. Sun 1st March Bay Rains concert fundraiser for Australia. The Barrel Room 2pm – 9pm. $20 from eventfinda. Line up: LA Thompson, Louie Campbell, Soren Olsen and more. Sat 7th March Bay Rains concert fundraiser for Australia. Waihī Beach Hotel noon to midnight. $30 from eventfinda. Line up: Rion Lydon, Electric Universe, The Dirty Tones, Flava Town, Nikau & the Natives, 50 Daze, Anthony Coulter & Denise Hyde and many more. Sat 7th March Queen & Bee Gees Tribute Concert 4.30-10pm at Western Avenue sports ground. Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz Sports pavilion fundraiser. Sat 7th Meet the Mediums 7-9pm Katikati Community Centre, Beach Road, Katikati. Tickets $10 available from the above venue. Limited numbers so be in quick. Call Annie 021 149 2144. Sat 14th March Bay Rains concert fundraiser for Australia.The Black Sheep Restaurant. Noon to midnight $30 from eventfinda. Line up: Shabang, Chalkie White Band, Brownie & Mutley, Stones in the Ocean, Sunny Outlaw Club, Max Heddroom, Steve Wright, Jaysen Brown, Richard Allen, Lloyd Akroyd, Leah Michelle Carroll, and many more.

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Thu 6th Boomerang Bags Katikati sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are distributed free to the community. Contact Jizzy on 549 2337 or txt Robyn on 021 1584038 to join or donate fabric. 1st and 3rd Thursday at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 3.305.30pm. Also 5th March.

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Sat 1st Crop Swap Backyard gardeners, home bakers and food foragers swap and share high quality local food. 1st Saturday of the month at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Ph 07 549 4522. Email: info@supergranswbop.org.nz

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Thumbs up to summer water conservation efforts estern Bay residents and holidaymakers alike are being encouraged to keep up the good work when it comes to water conservation this sum-

mer. Summer water restrictions haven't been imposed in the Western Bay since 2013 and District Council utilities manager Kelvin Hill intends to keep it that way. As the dry summer continues, the District's water supply is holding, but demand is increasing daily, prompting a reminder for everyone to practise smart water use. "Year on year, more holidaymakers enjoy summer in the region and, overall, I think there's a greater understanding of the importance of careful water use over this period," says Kelvin. "Everyone has been doing well so far, and I encourage people to keep on top of their water use." While the District's reservoirs are looking healthy at

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present, the current dry spell looks set to last and, with daily demand increasing, levels will quickly be depleted, says Kelvin. "If the dry spell continues and reservoirs aren't kept at manageable levels to meet regular demand, we may have to put water restrictions in place. "There are many ways to conserve water, and if we all play our part and use water wisely, Council will hopefully avoid imposing restrictions." Tips for smart water use include installing a shower head with a low flow rate, turning off the tap when brushing teeth or shaving and using a bowl to scrub vegetables in the kitchen sink, rather than under a running tap. Irrigating gardens can use a lot of water too. It's best to water plants in the early morning or evening to minimise evaporation. Placing mulch around plants also reduces water loss. Article supplied.

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ver wondered what life would be like if we were charged a utility fee similar to our power, for the water we use? Probably not is most likely to be your answer. In times of extreme, dry weather conditions, our supply can be seriously at risk, taking into account the machinery and effort that goes into getting the water to your tap. Over this summer I have pondered this, and I decided to monitor what can be done to make my water go round twice. • The grandies bath time, although not a huge bath full, produced several

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bucket loads – maybe 200 litres which was very welcome on our veggie and fruit tree garden – to expect good production you need to water. The kitchen sink had a bowl under the taps, and when rinsing vegetables, that cup or glass, the dishcloth and knife, many bowls were again emptied onto the garden. Placing that big squashy bucket we all have in the shower, you’ll be amazed at the bucketful that is normally draining down the plughole. Draining the veggie water, etc. when cooking into a bucket to sprinkle around plants when cold. The water not drunk on that walk or ride goes straight onto the thirsty

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plants near the front door – no reason to tip down the drain. After exercise or salty sea swim consider hosing off under the hose in the garden – at least it’s on the lawn and not down the drain. Again stand over a bucket or tray and water something. Salt left on the skin is often beneficial. We should all by now have the message to wash our vehicles only when necessary and only on the lawns. Emptying teapot and coffee grounds into the compost helps to keep the compost moist in the summer heat. Stale water from your pet bowls goes onto the garden too. The usual toilet line – if it’s yellow let it mellow.

Without being too anal about this (oops it sounds as if I am), it doesn’t take much time to have the bucket filled any time of day. The kids and/or significant other can be persuaded to do the water recycling too. All the above is free, having spent some time recycling the water. Currently, we are charged $20 - $40 a quarter for water. Should the water become expensive or restricted, I’ll be sorted. But remember, very quickly it’s easy to have a flood when that bucket overflows through inattention. Watch toddlers around buckets of water, and with the greywater, water the ground rather than the veggies and fruit trees with the produce you’ll be eating.

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Final farewell for Katipatch e sure to pack your hat and sunscreen when you come along to our Garden Party as the weather is sure to be hot. Sunday 2nd February is the date to arrive at Katipatch sometime between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Allow yourself plenty of time to admire the 80+ quilts hanging on the clotheslines, sample the delicious food for sale and wander around the craft stalls, all while you enjoy the live music floating on the breeze. Oh, and don’t forget to visit our shop! This will be the very last Garden Party for Katipatch, so if you’ve never experienced this wonderful day out, make sure you get to this one. Katipatch is located at 113 Pukekura Road, Katikati. Visit katipatch.co.nz for

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Hinde, the book is endorsed by the Auckland Kindergarten Association for supporting the settling process of children new to early childhood education. “Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend!” can be read with other language greetings found in the book, such as; “Hello! Talofa! Welcome new friend!”, a simple way to include the cultures of our New Zealand children. Bring the littlies and come along to “Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend!” book launch at 1pm on Saturday 22nd February at Tauranga City Library together with story-time, music and activities. Take a peek inside the book at www.rachelweston.co.nz which will be available from 7th February from Whitcoulls and all other good book stores. Article supplied.

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2020: the year of promise By Todd Muller Bay of Plenty MP t’s that time of year when the holidays are over, and we’re getting our heads around the return to the reality of daily life. Ironically, this is often when we see the most settled weather, looking at blue sky, sunshine and calm water from our office windows. I hope that, like me, you have enjoyed some time off with your loved ones, here as well as further afield. Or perhaps you’ve seen your hard work in the garden come to fruition, as this is a wonderful time for the produce our region is known for. Avocados, corn and berries are summer highlights in our household. But it’s great to be back into the swing of things, and 2020 is going to be an exciting year, with a General Election to be contested. I will be sorry to farewell Ōmokoroa due to the proposed boundary changes, but I know that you’ll be in safe hands with neighbouring Coromandel MP Scott Simpson taking you in. Scott has been fighting alongside me since 2017 to get State Highway 2 4-laned, and we will both continue to lobby NZTA to

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A new Space programme for Ōmokoroa parents mokoroa Playcentre is excited to host the next intake of Space for new babies and their parents. The Space programme will begin in the middle of February and will be on Wednesday mornings 9.15-11.15am during school term time at Ōmokoroa Playcentre. Space is aimed mainly at first-time parents, but many of our parents take the opportunity to bring their second or third baby to Space to be able to have a special activity each week with their wee one. Space promotes a supportive network for parents of new babies, as well as providing informative and interesting topics of discussion such as sleep, neurological development, and changing identities and expectations. Ruby Nevin attended Space in 2019 with her daughter Eilish and said "I loved our time at Space. As a new Mum, Space was the perfect place to come every Wednesday. I enjoyed catching up with other mums, the supportive and nurturing environment, learning about infant development and different ways to support my baby's learning." For Ruby, the best part was "the life long friends we have made." E-J Weller attended Space with her son in 2017 and said that "Space was the highlight of each week, and it was so good to have a group of people that you could get in touch with when you're going crazy with a cry-

ing baby at 4am!" Another mum who completed the programme said that Space was "really good for meeting other local mums in the same season of life, as I was new to the area." The Space programme is aimed at babies born between October 2019 and January 2020. If you know someone who might be interested, please go to http://www.bookwhen.com/spacebopplaycentres. Space at BOP Playcentres also has a Facebook page with further information. Article supplied.

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Upcoming sailing dates By John Budden s the Lizard goes to press, the Ōmokoroa Boat Club’s next senior sailing event is Sunday 26th January with a voyage to Karewa for double points. We are aiming to start at Panepane around 11am. It’s a great sail in good conditions. Then on Sunday 2nd February there’s a 10am briefing for an 11am harbour event. Junior sailing next takes place on Saturdays 1st, and 15th February at 10am. On Thursday 6th February we have Waitangi Day adults sailing dinghies. Note the junior sailors have a day off to watch this time around. The briefing and sign-in is at the club boat shed at 1pm, with boats rigged and on the beach by 3pm. We aim to start once the course is laid between 3.30 and 4pm. We’ll start Le Mans style off the beach, and the course will be able to be viewed from the club deck, as will the finish. We will need support in rescue boats and on the beach. Contact me on 548 1180 if you can help. The aim is to have fun, and all sailors will get a certificate. The duck and rowing races will have a new format on Saturday 4th April, managed by Club Commodore Tim Raeburn.

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estern Bay and Tauranga City Councils have gained recognition for the Welcoming Communities programme that has been successfully piloted in the region for the past two years. The two councils are among ten in New Zealand that have gained accreditation from Immigration New Zealand (INZ) for their success in implementing the programme. Western Bay Council Mayor Garry Webber says Welcoming Communities has been a catalyst for raising awareness of the ethnic diversity of the region. "The programme has helped enhance the community spirit and aroha that makes the Western Bay such a welcoming place. We look forward to continuing to embrace the District's cultural diversity and to build and strengthen cohesive and culturally connected communities". Immigration New Zealand's General

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Annual growth in Bayhopper bus network ne year on from major changes and the western Bay’s Bayhopper bus network is seeing promising increases in patronage. Since launching the changes 12 months ago, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council managed network has seen a growth in patronage of nearly 6.7% to 1,631,686 passengers as of 7th December 2019 from 1,528,214 the previous year. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport chairman, Andrew von Dadelszen, says the growth in passenger use is positive, especially after the rocky start the network had. “There were significant challenges with the implementation of the new contract, particularly at the beginning of the school year,” Cr von Dadelszen says. It was the first time the network had been significantly changed since 2008, with the changes designed to improve

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Lottery luck he Heart Foundation Lottery's No. 121 1st prize was won by a Katikati resident. The lucky winner is now the proud owner of a Jennian dream home in Whitianga. The bi-monthly lottery offers holidays, vehicles and cash prizes, but the grand prize is a brand new, fully furnished house in one of several towns around the country. Heart disease is still the single leading cause of death in this country, with more than one of us currently losing our life every 90 minutes. The Heart Foundation is New Zealand's only heart health charity and relies on the goodwill of supporters to fund its lifesaving work. 100% of proceeds from the lottery goes to fund research and development, training and education about heart health.

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Mobile phone coverage arrives at TECT Park ECT Park has a cell tower – and as part of the celebration of this longawaited technology – the park is having a brand makeover. The tower was turned on at a special ceremony in December attended by Western Bay District and Tauranga City mayors, Garry Webber and Tenby Powell, TECT Chairperson Bill Holland, Deputy Chairperson Natalie Bridges and TECT Trustee Peter Blackwell, Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumātua Des Tata and Sonny Rānapia, Rural Connectivity Group Engagement Manager Caitlin Metz and Park Manager Bill Wheeler. A brand change will see the park drop the words ‘All Terrain’ from its name shifting the emphasis to the strong association with its sponsor TECT, which has naming rights. Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber says the facility is the coming of age for TECT Park. “Until now, lack of telecommunications has been a risk factor to users’ safety and has also been a barrier to commercial development at the park and hindered our ability to promote the park to its full potential as a tourist and visitor attraction,” says Garry. ‘From its inception, one of the Park’s core values has been “create” and, with the development of basic infrastructure such as telecommunications, roading and power, the two councils are providing users with the tools to create their own dream playground at TECT Park. “Our thanks go to the Rural Connectiv-

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mokoroa’s latest sporting group met on Sunday, 12th January when, fuelled by a coffee from Beached on Blue, the group moved to the Domain to seek out a suitable area to play. Pétanque is a very distant Gallic cousin to bowls, originally developed as a variant of jeu provençal in 1910, in the town of La Ciotat near Marseilles. A former jeu provençal player named Jules Lenoir was afflicted by rheumatism so severe that he could no longer run before throwing a boule. In fact, he could barely stand. A good friend named Ernest Pitiot was a local café owner. In order to accommodate his friend Lenoir, Pitiot developed a variant form of the game in

which the length of the pitch or field was reduced by roughly half, and a player, instead of running to throw a boule, stood, stationary, in a circle. They called the game pieds tanqués, “feet planted” (on the ground), a name that eventually evolved into the game’s current name, pétanque. It is a sport particularly suited to those of a less athletic persuasion but nevertheless provides an opportunity for exercise, fresh air and socialising. Hand/eye coordination, as well as a reasonably fit throwing arm are all that are needed to participate – and maybe a little patience! So if you would like to ‘have a go’, particularly novices – the more the merrier. The group resolved to meet every Sunday at 10.30am at Beached on Blue.

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Omokoroa Tide Chart February 2020 Omokoroa Tides

Fishing Guide Moon Phase

Omokoroa Tides

Fishing Guide Moon Phase

1 Sat 1:39 7:44 14:02 20:18

2 Sun 1.7 0.4 1.8 0.4

1.7 0.5 1.8 0.4

R 12:52 17 Mon 3:22 9:23 15:42 21:54

2:20 8:26 14:42 21:01

3 Mon

1.9 0.3 1.9 0.2

R 0:45 S 15:19

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1.7 0.5 1.7 0.4

S 0:23 R 13:49 18 Tue 4:20 10:21 16:38 22:50

3:05 9:12 15:27 21:47

4 Tue

1.8 0.4 1.8 0.3

R 1:27 S 16:21

1.7 0.5 1.7 0.4

4:53 11:01 17:11 23:34

S 0:51 R 14:49 19 Wed 5:19 11:21 17:35 23:47

3:56 10:04 16:16 22:39

5 Wed

R 2:14 S 17:19

S 1:23 R 15:50 20 Thu 6:18 1.8 12:20 0.4 18:33 1.8

1.7 0.5 1.7 0.4

0:44 7:13 13:17 19:29

7 Fri

5:53 1.7 12:01 0.5 18:10 1.7

0:31 6:54 13:03 19:11

0.3 1.8 0.4 1.8

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0.4 1.8 0.5 1.8

1:29 7:53 14:01 20:10

0.3 1.8 0.4 1.8

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R 5:59 S 20:08

0.3 1.9 0.4 1.8

R 6:57 S 20:39

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R 5:00 S 19:34

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R 11:40 S 22:51

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Ōmokoroa Boat Club roundup By Tim Raeburn Commodore 019 was a busy year for the club, especially the latter half, with the completion of the extension over the north deck and most of the internal renovations now complete. The extension has really improved the ambience of the club and the usable space, which Steve and Louise from Skippers Restaurant have utilised to the full. Thank you to both for being so flexible during the renovations, and for again providing members with an excellent menu and great service. The New Year will see the whole club being re-carpeted and final touches added to the members’ bar. The ‘flight of paddles’, which now hangs in the entrance of the club, was completed by the men of the ‘Last of the Summer wine group’ together with Irene Keech and Diane Luscombe. Each person designed two paddles which had six layers of varnish painted on before some very intricate designs were added. This was done in their own time and I think we can all agree they look amazing. To committee member Cory and her husband Brian who have spent many hours re-hanging the numerous pictures around the club - they look fantastic. There is now half a dinghy hanging above the bar in the restaurant and a new dinghy signing-in table in the members’ lounge. This project was dreamt up and

completed by past commodore Phil Cox and club captain Steve Willoughby. It has lifted the look of the club. Special mention should also be made of John Budden and all the volunteers who have, again, run a very successful junior sailing programme this year. This continues to be free for member’s children and only $30 for non-members, which is outstanding value. Whether it is sanding and re-painting the Optimist dinghies or running the Thursday night draw (thank you Dougy) these projects and activities are done in people’s spare time, for free, for the benefit of the club and its members. It is these people that really make the club special. So, when you see these individuals down at the OBC please say thank you and let them know you appreciate what they have done – maybe even shout them a beer! Thank you to my Committee for all their hard work this year. The fishing competitions, bands, themed nights, duck races, kids’ Christmas party etc. could not take place without you. Thank you too, to our great cleaning team of Angie and David and our lovely bar staff, Donna, Nicky, Michelle, and Shanneke. All your work is much appreciated. Finally, thank you to Fee our club manager. Much of your work goes on behind the scenes, but the smooth running of the OBC is down to you. Tight lines and fair winds.

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